Delicious but be prepared for close quarters! Also the menu was different than the one online bc it was Valentine's Day. The website maybe should've mentioned that.
Christian
Really cozy atmosphere for date night. The apps and mains were all delicious, don't think you could go wrong with any of the options.
Gary
Great restaurant and atmosphere. The food is delicious. My only complaint would be for the food to be less salty. Nice selection of food choices. The staff is very welcoming and accommodating. It was very cold the night we dined at this restaurant and the staff offered hot water and lemon right away to warm us up. I highly recommend this restaurant.
Lorna
Second brunch at Mabu and reluctant to gush about how fabu Mabu is because we want it all to ourselves!! The superb food, charming service (Joyce), gracious owner (Grace), and unpretentious, cozy, relaxed atmosphere has won our hearts and appetites!! We'll be back again and again. Try the chicken and waffles (with syrup AND hollandaise), the Dutch Baby, croque madame (my partners fave), and oh heck...everything is perfection! Just save a seat for us!!
Joanne
A cozy treasure of a restaurant with delicious food. We loved the smash burger, the leg of duck confit, the citrus salad and onion soup.
Lynn
My mom and I went before a show and enjoyed the entire experience..I called that morning to see if we could get in a little earlier and they did not make me feel like I was putting them out! Thank you...I can't wait to bring my husband!!
victor
Service was a bit "rush". Main course came when the appetizers were not finished yet. It was not enough room on table. We knew about 2h time frame, we had a show to go, and it still was enough time, but the feeling was they wanted us to leave ASAP to get ready for the next visitors. The place is small and we understand the desire to maximize turn around, but it should be done in less blunt way.
Eric
I've been to Mamboo kitchen about six times and each time the experience has been absolutely great. Service is wonderful and friendly. Yeah atmosphere is warm and inviting. That's why I'll be back BTW. The food is terrific.
Miriam
From the moment we entered the premises of Mabu, we felt welcomed. Our waiter was outstanding as was each course of food we ordered from the onion soup to the beef bourguignon which my husband ordered and the roast chicken which was succulent. The tiramisu was truly the best we have ever eaten, including during our visits to Italy. Although we were only visiting Philadelphia, we look forward to returning for another meal soon. Now for the coup de grâce, my husband lost his glasses at the restaurant and later in the evening , I received a call from our amazing waiter, who informed me they were found and he would bring them to our hotel's front desk after he was finished with his work. What more can I say!!!!!
Isabella
Criminally underrated!! We agreed that it was on of the best dinners we have had in Philly. We had the mushroom toast and warm bread as appetizers. Burger, pork milanese, sheimp and grits and beef bourguignon for dinner then we one of each dessert. everything we had was worth coming back for! Our server was great too! Cant wait to come back and try the brunch!
Walking into a small dimly lit dining room with around 10 tables all conversing in their own way givea you that hygge feeling that an intimate dinner with friends is the forte here. One server seemed elegantly handle all tables and greeted us upon entering.
Mabu is a great BYOB option with fresh influence, we enjoyed the beet citrus salad and brussel sprouts, both bursting with flavor. We also enjoyed the beef bougionion which was a heavy flavorful dish great for a cold evening. Portions were great. Service and food were both punctual. Would be back for sure, perhaps if they could add a few more veg options is my only critique. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
shea contino
Great service ambiance music and menu everything. I'll be back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hallie
Underrated. Cozy and not pretentious, yet refined atmosphere and great service. Very cute (small!) space. Turkish eggs for brunch were amazing. In a world of $33 brunch entrees, the prices were very welcome too.
S W
The establishment is quite charming. The food was satisfactory, and the prices were reasonable. The service was exemplary.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Dawn
Excellent service, great gluten free options and knowledgeable server about what was truly gluten free or modifiable. All dishes were delicious but the desserts are in a class all their own. Must try the banana pudding, tiramisu and cheesecake which had an amazing light, fluffy texture. The atmosphere is intimate and cozy. We are not local but will definitely be back when we are in the area.
Delicious but be prepared for close quarters! Also the menu was different than the one online bc it was Valentine's Day. The website maybe should've mentioned that.
Really cozy atmosphere for date night. The apps and mains were all delicious, don't think you could go wrong with any of the options.
Great restaurant and atmosphere. The food is delicious. My only complaint would be for the food to be less salty. Nice selection of food choices. The staff is very welcoming and accommodating. It was very cold the night we dined at this restaurant and the staff offered hot water and lemon right away to warm us up. I highly recommend this restaurant.
Second brunch at Mabu and reluctant to gush about how fabu Mabu is because we want it all to ourselves!! The superb food, charming service (Joyce), gracious owner (Grace), and unpretentious, cozy, relaxed atmosphere has won our hearts and appetites!! We'll be back again and again. Try the chicken and waffles (with syrup AND hollandaise), the Dutch Baby, croque madame (my partners fave), and oh heck...everything is perfection! Just save a seat for us!!
A cozy treasure of a restaurant with delicious food. We loved the smash burger, the leg of duck confit, the citrus salad and onion soup.
My mom and I went before a show and enjoyed the entire experience..I called that morning to see if we could get in a little earlier and they did not make me feel like I was putting them out! Thank you...I can't wait to bring my husband!!
Service was a bit "rush". Main course came when the appetizers were not finished yet. It was not enough room on table. We knew about 2h time frame, we had a show to go, and it still was enough time, but the feeling was they wanted us to leave ASAP to get ready for the next visitors. The place is small and we understand the desire to maximize turn around, but it should be done in less blunt way.
I've been to Mamboo kitchen about six times and each time the experience has been absolutely great. Service is wonderful and friendly. Yeah atmosphere is warm and inviting. That's why I'll be back BTW. The food is terrific.
From the moment we entered the premises of Mabu, we felt welcomed. Our waiter was outstanding as was each course of food we ordered from the onion soup to the beef bourguignon which my husband ordered and the roast chicken which was succulent. The tiramisu was truly the best we have ever eaten, including during our visits to Italy. Although we were only visiting Philadelphia, we look forward to returning for another meal soon. Now for the coup de grâce, my husband lost his glasses at the restaurant and later in the evening , I received a call from our amazing waiter, who informed me they were found and he would bring them to our hotel's front desk after he was finished with his work. What more can I say!!!!!
Criminally underrated!! We agreed that it was on of the best dinners we have had in Philly. We had the mushroom toast and warm bread as appetizers. Burger, pork milanese, sheimp and grits and beef bourguignon for dinner then we one of each dessert. everything we had was worth coming back for! Our server was great too! Cant wait to come back and try the brunch!
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Walking into a small dimly lit dining room with around 10 tables all conversing in their own way givea you that hygge feeling that an intimate dinner with friends is the forte here. One server seemed elegantly handle all tables and greeted us upon entering.
Mabu is a great BYOB option with fresh influence, we enjoyed the beet citrus salad and brussel sprouts, both bursting with flavor. We also enjoyed the beef bougionion which was a heavy flavorful dish great for a cold evening. Portions were great. Service and food were both punctual. Would be back for sure, perhaps if they could add a few more veg options is my only critique. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service ambiance music and menu everything. I'll be back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Underrated. Cozy and not pretentious, yet refined atmosphere and great service. Very cute (small!) space. Turkish eggs for brunch were amazing. In a world of $33 brunch entrees, the prices were very welcome too.
The establishment is quite charming. The food was satisfactory, and the prices were reasonable. The service was exemplary.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Excellent service, great gluten free options and knowledgeable server about what was truly gluten free or modifiable. All dishes were delicious but the desserts are in a class all their own. Must try the banana pudding, tiramisu and cheesecake which had an amazing light, fluffy texture. The atmosphere is intimate and cozy. We are not local but will definitely be back when we are in the area.
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