Dong Ting Spring - (Near Newbury Park, CA)

Jonathan Su We came to have late lunch on a Saturday afternoon. We were in the area and were hungry, so I did a quick search for restaurants nearby on Yelp and Mary Korean Bistro popped up. They are one of the newer restaurants in Fairfield. The restaurant was not busy, so we were seated right away. There was a nice ambiance, kind of a trendy contemporary feel. They give you a physical menu or you can scroll through the tablet at each table where you can order your food or the server can physically take your order. Like most Korean restaurants, once you order, they bring out a number of banchan (side dishes) to get you eating right away. Food (5/5 stars): big portion, great plating/presentation. - BBQ Special Spicy Pork: came out on a sizzling plate. Great flavor and not too spicy. - Bulgogi Bibimbap: good flavors, not too sweet or salty. Nice presentation. You can opt to have it in a sizzling hot stone bowl for $2, but we opt for just the regular bowl. - Spicy Seafood Bibimbap: great flavors, not too spicy. Can opt for the sizzling hot stone bowl as well. -Korean Fried Chicken - Honey Butter flavor: the chicken is boneless which is not my favorite as I like bone-in chicken so it is less dry and more flavorful/juicy. The honey butter flavor was not too strong to me, but tasted good overall. They did a good job with the crispiness of the batter. - Banchan: typical Banchan dishes at most Korean restaurants. The initial portion is pretty small in case you don’t like them. Once you ask for refills of your favorite ones or all the dishes, they increase the portions. Service (5/5 stars): server was very attentive and helpful. The prices are little high for lunch (not sure if they have a cheaper lunch menu on the weekdays), but portion size is big, so most people will have something to take home, especially if you fill up on the banchan. If you have leftovers to take home, they package them for you in the kitchen in a microwaveable plastic box with the top sealed in plastic wrap which is very nice to prevent spillage and no smells in your car. We had a great experience here and look forward to coming back again soon. Update (11/14/2025): Another great meal at Maru! I came in on a Friday to meet a friend for lunch. Service was quick, food was excellent. The 2 servers that helped us were very attentive. They came by to check on us and asked about banchan refills frequently. The decor is modern and clean which makes for a pleasant dinning experience. Currently, this is my go to place for Korean Food.

Shawna Polen Love love love this place! Great sushi and great food! Ive had a wide array of the dishes on the menu and all have been great. My kids have also tried a bunch on the menu and are happy. Tip: the fried rice portions are huge, if you dont want a ton, share with a friend, extra for leftovers, or shared between 2 kids. The Donburi is also great portion for kids or adults without being too much vs the bento (also awesome) that can be a ton of food. Our favorites are the calamari rings and Spicy Sunshine Roll. Clean plates everytime.

Amir Er Baran Mediterranean Restaurant is an amazing spot with great vibes and delicious food. They have live music every Friday and Saturday, which makes the atmosphere so fun and lively. They also host Bingo Night every Wednesday of the month, which is a nice and unique touch. The service is outstanding—staff are extremely helpful, friendly, and attentive. The restaurant itself is beautifully designed, very stylish and welcoming. On top of all that, the food is very tasty and well prepared. Highly recommend for a great night out!

Monica Ifland First time visit as we were actually headed for a nearby establishment. We walked by and saw the menu out front, the cheery interior and decided to give it a try. We lucked out on a weekend (arrived early) and were seated without a wait. The staff was warm and welcoming. Food came fast. The variety on the menu was impressive and I loved the Thai additions. Other than my Thai sausage being a bit gristly, everything was great. The flavor of the sausage added a nice variation on the regular breakfast fare found elsewhere. The lattes were adorable and post worthy in themselves. Agree with other reviewers that the ube latte is beyond cute, if sweet drinks are not for you, opt for a regular or matcha latte. The proprietor (or Management?)came to our table to check in which is always a nice touch. We are really happy with this serendipitous stop for breakfast. Don’t think twice about it, just go.

Angela Ackerman We were staying at a nearby hotel and were looking for a breakfast place. Google maps took us the strip mall this restaurant was at but not directly to the location. Its in the middle of the mall on the second floor. There was no wait for our party of ten. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. The portions were large and the food was great. Our party had biscuits and gravy, chicken fried steak, chicken and waffles, breakfast skillets and fish and chips. Not one complaint. The waffles were perfectly cooked. The only downside for our party was there was so much to choose from that we may have to go a second time!

Andrew Garcia Only one of five Cracker Barrels in California and this one did not disappoint. Our waitress Stacey was phenomenal. So friendly to everyone. I was craving both pecans and chocolate chips in my pancakes and they made it happen! So delicious.