MUGUNGHWA Korean Restaurant - (Near El Cerrito, CA)

Erika Winner Delicious food and friendly atmosphere! The first time I went, I got the habanero mango shrimp burrito and I was totally blown away. I took my partner there for breakfast and we loved the pancakes and french toast, though we hope theyll add some more traditional Mexican breakfast items to the menu. Glad to have them in the neighborhood!

Mukhtiar Singh Tried out this new place tandoori flavors that just opened in Tracy and I’m so glad I did. Got the paneer skewers and chicken pakora—both were super fresh and juicy. Definitely hit the spot. Highly recommend checking it out!

Brent Poe The seafood and fish were amazing. Expect to wait for fried food as its cooked to order by weight. Big selection and friendly manager. Sauces, spices, batter mix, and some fresh veggies and citrus. Would prefer homemade tartar though. Its not in the best area, so be alert. Totally worth it the trip.

Raegan Newman What a beautiful restaurant! Came in for brunch to celebrate my birthday and had a lovely experience. Very beautiful decor and comfortable booth seating. Beautiful outdoor patios. Lemon trees are everywhere! Very spacious but still very cozy. And Jessica took care of us and did a fabulous job. Bethany was also very very helpful. She was all smiles. Lovely brunch menu. We started with the crispy brussels sprouts and they were delicious. I had a nice glass of wine then had the French rolled omelette and it was just delicious. The Boursin cheese really kicks it up a notch! Very creamy. I asked for my breakfast potatoes to be a little crispy and they were perfect. He ordered the Croque madame and it was a nice big portion and very tasty. Then I had to have a specialty drink to celebrate so ordered the slightly impeared and not only was it a beautiful presentation but very, very tasty. Beautiful views all around of the Hollywood Hills. Not too expensive, especially for the beauty of the restaurant as well as the views. Well worth it. We’ll definitely be back for happy hour!

R P Upon arrival, we were greeted by wonderful and friendly ladies and were immediately seated in the area I specifically requested. This wasnt my first time here, but I can confidently say it was the best visit yet. The restaurant is absolutely immaculate, clean, and has such a relaxing atmosphere—its beautiful! Every staff member was attentive and friendly. Our server, Daniel J., was superb! He was incredibly attentive, made sure our drinks were always filled, and cleaned the table between courses. He made us feel right at home, almost as if we were having Christmas dinner in our own home. We are "well done" steak people, and he didn’t judge us for that. Lol. The service from Daniel was top-notch! The food was absolutely delicious and on point. We had shrimp wrapped in bacon, onion soup, wedge salad, ribeye, filet mignon, carrots, twice-baked potato, and banana foster. OMG, everything was fantastic! The meat was cooked to perfection, and even though we asked for well done, it was incredibly tender. The filet mignon was like butter! Compliments to the chef for that evening—everything was to die for! The banana foster was the best Ive ever had; it wasnt overly sweet. We opted to skip the tableside show for the banana foster because it was Christmas and the restaurant was getting busy, but next time we will definitely do the show! I was just so impressed with everything! If I could give 10 stars, I absolutely would, and I don’t hand out stars lightly. Thank you for making our Christmas a wonderful experience! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Vivian Ngo Came to dine in and the service was great. They were very attentive and the food was quick. They start you off with a Pandan Tea drink that actually tastes of pandan without being watered down. Do note that this place is "Modern" Pho! They do not abide by all the traditional rules and it is different, but not bad. I ordered the Pho Nam (Fatty Brisket Pho) and the Pork & Avocado Spring Rolls. Both dishes are very light. The broth was clear and they used Banh Pho noodles (Flat Medium Rice Noodles) that are more traditional in Central Vietnam - You can see them in the photos attached. The spring rolls were also very light and refreshing with tender pork and they were delicious. The portion sizes are on the smaller-medium size which I actually appreciate, although I know a lot of people that would prefer the overly large portion sizes. It was a good amount to feel full, but not like Ive overeaten. The place is very clean and maintained on the inside. The entire time I was eating, they were wiping down utensils one by one, and were hand stamping their name on the to go bags. They are meticulous with their work, and you can definitely tell! Side note - Even their disposable chopsticks were quality (and adorable. Image attached too).