마루 Maru Korean Bistro

First of all, let me say that this place seems like a waste, because the food is actually good! But the rest is a disaster... An abandoned bar and counter welcomes you. Restrooms are very dirty (see photos if you feel like it). Service is deplorable. They did not even have a single spoon available when we asked for one... And dont even think of paying cash: they dont have any change to give you. We were told to wait 15 min before we could get a table, though half of the restaurant was empty.

It's a very nice, clean place, the service was excellent, but we didn't like the food. It was super sweet and the meat was very bad, completely frozen. The salad was good and very spicy. Very delicious.

As soon as we walked in, something felt a little off. The bar was bare and we didn't see many people working there. For most of our time there, we only saw our waitress working and she was covering a half full restaurant which made her run too thin and not pay enough attention to her tables. For example, we rarely had water, our appetizer came after our main dishes, and half of our dishes did not come until after half of our table was done eating. When we asked the waitress to stop the other plates from coming since we just wanted to leave, she instructed us that she couldn't since the food was already getting made. I felt that this was something they should have owned and removed it from the bill given we did not want the food at that time. A few of us went to the bathrooms while there and they were some of the worst we have seen. Worse than public bathrooms by a highway. They smelled and must not have been cleaned in weeks if not longer. Their management needs to do better by their staff and by their patrons. The food was amazing and I would highly recommend it but maybe as a takeout option.

The food was delicious. I thoroughly enjoyed this chicken and squid bulgogi dish! The staff, Amy, was very attentive and were very friendly which makes my experience with Maru very delightful. I would recommend this place to a friend.

I dined (today) at this wonderful Korean restaurant and ordered the Dolsot Beef Bibimbap and the Dolsot Seafood Bibimbap, and I must say, both dishes exceeded my expectations (I am Korean). The Dolsot Beef Bibimbap was a delightful mix of flavors and textures. The beef was tender and well-marinated, complementing the vibrant assortment of fresh vegetables. The crispy rice at the bottom of the hot stone bowl added an enjoyable crunch. It was a satisfying and hearty meal that left me feeling completely satisfied. The Dolsot Seafood Bibimbap was equally impressive. The seafood was fresh and cooked perfectly, with a lovely blend of shrimp, squid, and other ocean delights. The combination of the seafood with the vegetables and the signature spicy sauce was a taste sensation. I loved how each bite offered a different flavor profile, thanks to the variety of ingredients. In addition to the delicious food, the restaurant itself had excellent service. The staff was attentive and friendly, ensuring our experience was enjoyable from start to finish. The space was clean and well-maintained, creating a welcoming atmosphere for diners. The food came out quickly, which is always a plus when you're hungry!

This place is gem hidden in plain sight, somehow had never heard of it here until a recommendation came in, glad I went. Food was top notch, excellent service and who doesn't love Soju? Some of the best Korean I've had in quite some time, can't wait to be back. Got the pork stone bap and the fried spicy pork dumplings, highly recommend.

I absolutely loved this experience. My wife and I came here the other night, because we'd thought to give this a try. To my surprise we enjoyed ourselves and will definitely be back! Our server, which was the young lady with pink bangs She was so professinal and very attentive. The wings she recommended to us were absolutely delicious and worth the buy. To anyone who is having mixed thoughts and opinions, just do it (like NIKE) LOL, I promise you won't be disappointed;and make sure to ask for the young woman with the pink bangs, she is the person to go to! 10 outta 10 recommend and will definitely be coming back soon!

Last night I went to eat here, which was my first time, and boyyyy let me tell you…. It was was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! My server(I don’t remember her name, but I know she had pink hair) the pink haired girl was so sweet and VERY professional!! She provided me with everything I needed, and continuously checked up on me to see if things met standard. Sometimes I have anxiety when I eat out by myself, but she made me feel so welcomed and comforting and the atmosphere was very inviting as well, which was a plus! Definitely will be going back! 10 outta 10 would reccomend and ask for the young lady with the pink hair, she WONT let you down!!💯💯💯💯💯💯💯