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Welcome To Muguboka Restaurant
Located in San Francisco, Muguboka Restaurant offers a welcoming and homey atmosphere, serving authentic Korean dishes with a focus on seafood and barbeque. Run by friendly ajummas, the restaurant prides itself on flavorful and generous dishes, such as tteokbokki, seafood pancake, and boneless BBQ chicken. Customers appreciate the variety of banchans and the warm service, making it a go-to spot for satisfying Korean meals. The Mool Naengmyeon, a Northern Korean cold noodle soup, is a standout dish that demonstrates the restaurant's commitment to quality and tradition. With ample parking and accommodating service, Muguboka Restaurant is a hidden gem worth exploring for a taste of homemade Korean cuisine.
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Muguboka Restaurant
Welcome to Muguboka Restaurant, a hidden gem in San Francisco's Richmond district that has been serving up authentic Korean cuisine for over 17 years. Located at 401 Balboa St, this cozy, family-run restaurant offers a unique dining experience with a focus on seafood, Korean BBQ, and delicious flavors.
Upon entering Muguboka, you'll be greeted by the friendly staff and a welcoming ambiance that makes you feel right at home. The menu features a variety of traditional Korean dishes, from the must-try tteokbokki to the flavorful samgyetang and galbijjim. Customers rave about the seafood pancake and bibim naengmyeon, as well as the crispy potstickers that are sometimes offered on the house.
One of the standout features of Muguboka is their attention to detail in providing a comfortable dining experience. Whether you're dining in, taking out, or opting for delivery, the restaurant offers a range of amenities including QR code menus, ASL proficiency, and free Wi-Fi. They also cater to special dietary needs by allowing customers to bring their own containers and providing reusable tableware.
With gender-neutral restrooms, outdoor seating, and a drive-thru option, Muguboka ensures that every guest feels welcome and accommodated. The dishes served here are not only delicious but also reflect the hard work and love put into each recipe. From the rich flavors to the generous portions, Muguboka Restaurant is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Korean cuisine in a cozy setting.
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“ wow. we stumbled into this place after a concert at golden gate park and wow what a find. an authentic korean hole in the wall run by ajummas - i guarantee you'll be able to taste their hard labor and love. the food was incredible, warm, and rich in flavor. the tteokbokki is a must order: pillowy, creamy, and simply to die for. they even gave us crispy potstickers on the house. they've curated such a warm, real space for delicious korean cooking. definitely a new favorite ”
“ My friends and I had a great experience here. We arrived before 6 PM, so getting seats and parking was easy. The ambiance was very homey, not too noisy. The ahjummas were very helpful with their recommendations. We tried the seafood pancake, bibim naengmyeon, samgyetang, and galbijjim, and also ordered the plain makgeolli, which was strong but still enjoyable. The seafood pancake stood out for having more protein than batter, which was a refreshing change from places that overdo the batter. My first time having samgyetang was in Korea, and I found it both refreshing and satisfying. My friends agreed it was excellent. My husband loved his bibim naengmyeon--no complaints there. The galbijjim's sauce was so delicious that we kept using our spoons to scoop it up, though the galbi could have been a bit more tender. They also treated us to some sundubu-jjigae on the house, which was a nice bonus. Overall, a great dining experience! ”
“ No frills Korean BBQ restaurant which is fine with me. I ordered the Dak Gu Ee which is boneless BBQ chicken. Portions were good enough to be at least a meal and a half for me. I appreciate the fact that the marinade they used to season gave it flavor but not too much. ”
“ Great Korean food! This spot is a no frills restaurant that serves homey Korean cooking. We came for dinner on Friday at about 5:45pm and we were seated right away. They give you a bunch of different banchans (side dishes) to accompany your meal and you can ask for refills of the banchan throughout your meal. We enjoyed all of them but especially liked the fish cake and the radish kimchi. We ordered the seafood pancake, the soft tofu soup, kimchi jjigae, and the dol sot bibimbap. Everything was excellent! The seafood pancake was big, had lots of seafood, and was very crispy. It was not oily at all which was nice because sometimes the pancakes can be oily. The soft tofu soup and kimchi jjigae came out boiling hot and both had a lot of flavor and were delicious. Definitely recommend the bibimbap in the dol sot over the regular one. When it's cooked in the dol sot, it's cooked in a stone pot so the rice has some amazing crunchy bits at the bottom. The staff at the restaurant were so nice! It seemed like it was family run. They also gave us some japchae on the house and it was very flavorful. ”
“ Sometimes I forget about Muguboka because it's on a quiet stretch of Balboa and 5th Avenue. We tried them many years ago and thought they were just okay, but came back recently to try again and thought the food greatly improved. On our most recent visit, we enjoyed the Mool Naengmyeon (Korean Cold Noodle Soup). This noodle soup is Northern Korean in origin and really delicious. The Sundubu-jjigae (soft tofu stew) and the Bbq Chicken were also yummy. Good variety of banchan. Located on Balboa St. and 5th Ave. ”
