AL Franklin
4.5
Kim Mama’s was So Good!
I got the Chicken Katsu and it came with miso soup. And my husband got the bento box with chicken katsu and beef bulgogi. He decided that he just doesn’t like bulgogi at all, from anywhere and wishes he got something else. Next time because we will be going back. My husband still said it was 5/5⭐️ still. We cannot wait to try more, and Highly recommend!
Highly recommend!
… moreJohn Rivera
I visited this restaurant for the first time with my sweetheart yesterday. Firstly, the service was great we were greeted immediately and told us that what we’d like. The menu has a wide variety of bento and Korean style food. Our food was brought quickly, and it was very good as you can see in the pictures. Highly recommended.
… moreSarah
Have been looking for something that is somewhat authentic since moving to the area. We were just so pleased to find this place. When the Takoyaki came out covered in quivering bonito flakes we knew we found a good spot!
I had the unagi donburi, husband had the large bento with beef bulgogi and pork katsu. Pork was a little over done but still tasty! The potato salad is exactly as I remembered from my last trip east!
… moreLyndsay Corson
We’ve come here 5 times since finding the restaurant just by chance 3 weeks ago. It’s a small restaurant with delicious food. The pictures are from the first time we came. Today, we got 3 of the sandos. The chicken katsu sando was savory and delicious. The salmon sando was amazing. The strawberry fruit sando is mildly sweet and refreshing. The strawberry milkis was very tasty, especially paired with the fruit sando. Tje last time we came, we tried the cheese katsu kimchi pasta and it was amazing. I won’t stop recommending this place to everyone I know.
… moreNaima Passe
It has the perfect portion size. The food was fantastic and flavorful with the perfect amount of seasoning and sauce. The presentation was neat. The cost beats most of the Korean spots I’ve tried in the 23602 area. I love the simplicity of the menu, it made ordering very easy. I love that you get sides unlike most K-BBQ spots you’re paying around $26 for just the bulgogi meat. $23 for 2 proteins and 3 sides and a side of rice and soup is very generous. I highly recommend this place.
… moreGao Shee Her
The folks here are kind and amazing cooks! I was in town for a few days and went twice with my boyfriend who started to love the restaurant. I’ve had the katsu pasta, katsu sandwich, fruit sandwich, bento box, and a few appetizers.
… moreTara Dee
First time here and so glad we decided to try it! Said they opened 3 months ago and we were impressed with how clean, delicious and nutritious it was! Husband got the beef and pork bulgogi bento box & I got the chicken katsu bento box! Will definitely be back!
… moreMihee Jung
My dining experience at Kim Mama was amazing! My kids loved pan seared dumplings and chicken nuggets! Bibimbop was so savory and tasty. Chicken Kastu bento box was so good too! It was very clean and kids friendly. We will definitely go back there for sure!
… moreRosie Crabtree
Popped in for lunch today on a whim and we are glad we did! Peaceful, clean environment and attentive, friendly service. Delicious food – we had the pork gyoza, pork katsu sando, pork katsu bento box, and strawberry cream sando to share. We cleaned our plates! Really delicious flavors and all quickly made to order. The katsu was perfectly fried and crispy, but still juicy, and the dumplings really tasted handmade. Will definitely be returning!
… moreCheF4phantom
Got to try this new Korean/Japanese style restaurant in Newport News. I tried the JapChae noodles which were Fire. Strawberry Sando on milk bread which was so fresh tasting. Pan seared Gyoza which was not an hot as I had hoped but was still tasty. Also tried the Egg Salad Sando which was a mix of potato salad and chopped egg on toasted bread. I was not a fan of this. It seemed really dry. Tried the Omu Don which is pictured down . Presentation was on point how ever once I tried this dish I found it to be lacking in flavor. The rice had no seasoning, the pork bulgogi was very flavorful though there was little of it unfortunately, and the egg was tasty just wasn’t what I was expecting. Overall I’m glad I got to try this location and give them a try. They have some things to work on when it comes to certain things but it’s doable. BTW… It is a bit on the pricy side for 3 of us it was $82 before tip.
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