MUGUNGHWA Korean Restaurant

  4.7 – 227 reviews   • Korean restaurant

✔️Breakfast ✔️Brunch ✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in ✔️Take out MUGUNGHWA Korean Restaurant 94530

Hours

Saturday11 AM–9:30 PM
Sunday11 AM–9 PM
Monday11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday11 AM–9 PM
Thursday11 AM–9 PM
Friday11 AM–9:30 PM

Address and Contact Information

Address: 10140 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Phone: (510) 989-5019

Website: https://mugunghwago.site/

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Reviews

Danielle Mallari
Amazing food! Large sizes and the price is reasonable for what you get. I ordered the yukhoe dolsot which was amazing! And my mom and I split the assorted seollangtang. It was her and my dad’s first time trying that so they thought it was plain, but good. I on the other hand, found it very comforting and great quality as someone who has had it at different places.

The banchan… specifically the kimchi and chive kimchi, are the best kimchi ive ever had! Its how I personally like my kimchi, which i know varies from person to person.

I cant wait to come back and try their other dishes! Im especially looking forward to trying their bossam!
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Alma Rey
We loved the beef bulgobi, and the little side dishes (banchan) that come with the food. Everything was so fresh and yummy. The rice comes in a hot pot and it was crispy and smokey for the whole duration of the meal. You order the food through terminals on the table, so process is very easy and fast.

Great experience and food! Plus everyone is very nice.
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Sam
The food is really good! You order through a tablet on you’re table. I forgot to take a picture of the bossam, but it was SO GOOD! The the tofu soup was so good too! The banchan was good and tasty. I would return and highly recommend! The food stayed very warm for a long time and that was perfect! Come check it out!
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Yeeun Moon
We love Mugunghwa, their food is delicious & authentic. It’s a privilege to have such well established, family owned Korean restaurant around, something that is not always given. All the main dishes, I believe, come with 6 set of side dishes and please don’t sleep on them – the portions are very generous (& you can ask for refills) and are flavorful. I think they make all their kimchi in house as well.

And as a Korean, I grew loving sotbap which is basically a rice cooked in a pot where you can take out the cooked rice to a side bowl and let the rice stuck to the pot simmer in broth which makes a nutty nooroongji. So I got pretty excited when I heard they have sotbap.

Our current favorites are: Sellongtang, galbijjim and bone harjangguk. But honestly all of their stuff is great in my opinion so try whatever sounds interesting to you!!
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Cyril Manning
Lovvve this place. Easily the best banchan and bibimbap I’ve ever had. Amazing dumplings too. A little weird how big the portions are for the price. How do they make money?
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ahkwai Lert
I’ve visited this place twice, and it came highly recommended by a friend. Everything was fantastic, especially the fried chicken and tteokbokki. It was definitely worth it, and it’s now my go-to spot for Korean fried chicken.

Moreover, the restaurant has a lovely modern decor. The staff were incredibly nice and friendly, frequently checking in to see if we needed anything else.
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Jenny Hee Kyung Lim
Good and nice clean atmosphere, tasty authentic korean foods.
fresh ingredients
And kind and smile service
especially weekdays.
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Hanna Kang
A friend recommended this place, and we decided to give it a try. The wait wasn’t too bad—about 15 minutes on a Friday evening —but they were a bit unorganized. We ordered three combo sets of meat and soup, along with their famous garlic bossam. The spicy pork was a highlight for me (it had more fat than meat, though), and the soups were rich and flavorful. While the bossam was good, it was a bit too sweet and overly garlicky for my taste. Overall, we had a great experience and will definitely return when we’re craving authentic Korean cuisine!
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A A
The star of our dinner was the Galbi Jjim. I would recommend to bring a sophisticated friend to enjoy with you. Try before they get the Michelin star they deserve!!!
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Andrea Novoa
As a huge fan of Korean food, I can confidently say Mugunghwa is on another level. This restaurant blends elegance, tradition, and flavor in the most beautiful way.

The ambiance is serene and sophisticated perfect for a special night out or anyone who truly appreciates refined Korean cuisine. The staff made the experience even better: attentive, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about each dish.

Now, let’s talk food, I tried the steamed pork dumplings plump, juicy, and full of flavor. The beef japchae had that perfect sweet-savory balance with silky glass noodles. The beef tartare bibimbap was fresh, vibrant, and perfectly seasoned.

The galbi short ribs were so tender they practically melted in my mouth, and the galbi jim was rich, hearty, and deeply comforting.

But the surprise favorite? The Mugunghwa cold noodles icy, chewy, with the perfect touch of mustard heat. So refreshing and absolutely addictive.

Every dish was a hit beautifully presented, thoughtfully prepared, and full of bold, authentic flavors.

If you’re craving a next-level Korean dining experience with gorgeous views and impeccable service, Mugunghwa is it. I’ll be dreaming about this meal for a long time
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