Maru brings back the pride in Korean cuisine which has been downgraded in AYCE korean bbq joints with a profusion of lesser quality meats.
Maru's Dolsot Bibimbap is in an authentic dolsot (stone bowl) making the rice crispy and chewy. They serve it sizzling hot and mix it tableside for you, if you wish. All of their meats are of superior quality. You can actually taste the different inherent flavors of beef and pork so you dont have to drown non-marinated meats in sauce. The Galbi has a tasty marinade and does not have an excess of fat. The Black Pork Belly and Jumuluk (sliced beef in marinade) are also my favorites.
They serve a variety of appetizers including a generous portion of their house salad. The first time I tried Maru, they had seaweed chips which were crispy strips of seaweed sprinkled with sugar and sea salt. Yummy! I never saw it again though...
I give Maru 4 stars for setting the bar in Korean food, cleanliness, and for the owners, an old couple with a sense of humor, who makes it a point to make their rounds and talk to the customers.
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Beware of Maru's specials like the AYCE sushi and $9.95 korean bbq dishes. There are a lot of fine prints. So if you have the moola to splurge on quality and not quantity of Korean food, this is the place to be!