MUKJA

During my visit to Alley 51, I wanted to stop by this place for the kimbap. they have an extensive menu with lots of different options. I ended up getting the tuna mayo kimbap. It had tuna, cucumber, lettuce, rice, and nori. Compared to others that I have had it was good. The portion was definitely a good value. Next time, I would just try the original one. I wasn’t the biggest fan of the tuna they used in the dish. Regardless, I will definitely return to try other items on the menu.

Alley 51 is a go to, lots of options to choose from! It is crowded at times and the wait can be long too, but other than that no complaints! 10/10 great atmosphere great eats !

As you can see from the pics got into the meal and then realized I didn’t show what the beginning reveal. So you what’s left. If the pics don’t say anything but it was tasty! Now for the bad for what I paid, I’m not certain if was tasty enough. Definitely worth a try every now and then. A good repeat eat.

The udon broth tasted really good, the chicken katsu had a very unique tempura batter and was delicious. I recommend the curry chicken katsu ,please try it. The bulgogi rice bowl was very delicious. It was a new menu so I ordered it. I will go to eat this often. All the food was very generously portioned, so I felt like I could buy for one and share with two people. The place is very cute, the servers are friendly, and it's an authentic Korean restaurant, which is rare in Charlotte.

Had the udon, it was okay. Great service and great food! However, would not spend money eating lunch here as most menu items can be made at home from an instant packet.

We had a Tuna Mayo Kimbop. It was a bit expensive for the price of a kimbop, but it was really good. I was surprised in a good way! It was worth every penny. And the Tteokbokki I tried last time wasn't my cup of tea. Next time, I'm going to try Kimchi pasta :) (I took a picture after I ate a few, so it looks a little empty)

Cashier was extremely unprofessional and, honestly, insulting. I asked why my ramen didn't come with broth, and she responded, 'It doesn't come with broth, and if it did, your chicken would get soggy.' First of all, every other ramen place I've been to packages the broth separately for takeout for exactly that reason. I wasn't arguing, just asking, but her tone came across as rude and dismissive. She was young and probably inexperienced, so I get it--but it still ruined my experience.

Got the tteokbokki and kimbap combo. Spicy is usually not a problem for me but this tteokbokki was way too spicy it was not enjoyable. Not sure if there are spice level options? Kimbap was ok. Has a sweetness to it that authentic kimbap doesn’t have, the size of the roll is large so that’s a plus. The lady at the cashier couldn’t care less about being there. No eye contact, no friendliness, threw the pen, and had an underlying attitude. Overall, it was a pretty ‘meh’ first experience.

We always come here for the tteokbokki and tuna mayo kimbap. There is always a bit of a wait, but you can't really expect anything less for great food. The best kimbap we've found so far and we drive from Mooresville just to have it. Food is always on point here.

I'm so glad I finally got to check this place out!! The menu sounds so good, but it's so hard to settle on one spot inside the food hall. We tried the tuna mayo kimbap and I liked it! I can't say I would order the tuna one again, but I would try some other options. I've had kimbap once before and liked it so I'd definitely give it another chance. Service was great and fast!

Phenomenal food. Could not express this more! My favorite things here: -(Spicy) Chicken Bulgogi -Tonskatsu Kimbap -Udon -Curry Chicken Katsu (the curry is CRAVE-ABLE) They also have the options of different spice levels. They make add ins SUPER easy. It was a littttle expensive, but the quality makes up for it. The young ladies working in the front are always so kind. Very knowledgeable about the food as well & helped us pick some greaaat options. Mukja is beautifully decorated & has a cute little bar area on the side.

I ordered the beef soft tofu from Mukja, and it was really good! I enjoyed the spice level, but next time, I'll definitely make it spicier. My order was to-go, and while the customer service felt a bit dry, the quality of the food made up for it. That's why I'm giving it a 4--great food, just wish the service had been more welcoming.

Guess I'll be first! I've tried them twice...and here's my take. First of all, the booth is quite cute and catchy. Even the name is fun. "Mukja" is a korean word that means "Let's Eat". Anyway, I love their menu...great variety of Korean foods, and some Asian fusion foods...with some tantalizing combinations! First time I was here, I tried their Kimbap, with this Korean drink (Apple flavored?). Sadly, I was disappointed. Guess I was expecting Bulgogi Kimbap...but I think it was just spam for meats? My bad for not reading the menu more closely. The drink wasn't a favorite either...a bit too tarty? Oh Well. Thought I'd try again...and this time I tried their Chicken Katsu with Curry. Well, it was a very generous portion of Chicken Katsu, and it tasted good enough. However, not good enough to merit this 19 buck pricing. For that, it should be restaurant-quality...and served on a nice plate (not paper plates and plastic utensils)! Unfortunately, I didn't think this was. While crispy enough, the Katsu was just very sloppily made and cut. Curry sauce was OK...I wished it was a tad richer in flavor, and spicier. Also, the cole slaw was a really bad, tasteless version...while I loved that they threw in some Japanese radish (Takuan), it was just the most minimal sliver of radish. Lastly, I hated the "To-Go" paper carton presentation. Why not at least a large, sturdy paper plate for those dining in? The last version of Chicken Katsu with Curry I had was in Duluth...the whole platter (including Udon Soup!) costed 15 bucks, yet several times better...in taste and presentation. Not even close in comparision! (see my review for "Kisoya" in Suwanee, GA). Never again will I pay 19 bucks for something from a food court. Still, I haven't yet given up on this vendor just yet...only because I'm itching to try their Tteokbokki? Guess I'm willing to try them at least 1 more time. As a Korean, I really WANTED to love this place. However, I only halfway liked it. Again, I thought the foods were good enough, but I just thought the pricing was a bit off. If priced more fairly, I might have liked the place much more?

Authentic Korean meal. The Alley 51 food hall is such an awesome setting to experience Mukja with their flavorful ramen and the drinks that make it a full experience. The staff was happy to help and the food came out quick!

Cashier was extremely unprofessional and, honestly, insulting. I asked why my ramen didn't come with broth, and she responded, 'It doesn't come with broth, and if it did, your chicken would get soggy.' First of all, every other ramen place I've been to packages the broth separately for takeout for exactly that reason. I wasn't arguing, just asking, but her tone came across as rude and dismissive. She was young and probably inexperienced, so I get it--but it still ruined my experience.

One of the worst Korean food ever had. Not only ordered beef soup but gave me tofu instead and also found rat shit in the rice. Disgusting!

I had a really good experience from this vendor at Alley 51. I Has a bulgogi dish that was excellent. The service was also good!