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Some black grease came out of the extractor pipe and the waiter had a very bad attitude and didn't care when he saw it. The meat was not fresh and the Ox tongue was very, very thin. Will never come here again.

Very bad experience, we’ve been waiting for our food for 40 mins and the quality wasn’t meeting the expectation. It seems that our order wasn’t being cooked until we asked the staff. Also the inconsistency as well. Last time we’ve ordered the spicy pork belly it came with rice and lettuce, but this time only the pork belly set. The staff can’t communicate with English proficiently as well I had to explain multiple times but the staff still can’t understand.

Efficient ordering through QR code, clean establishment, well presented, and appeared recently re-fitted. Friendly actual Korean speaking wait and kitchen staff! I cannot fault the dishes (Kalguksu and Spicy Beef Soup) we ordered, tasty and perfectly seasoned as expected. I was pleasantly surprised by the banchan dish, which included japchae! Definitely recommend and will return.

This is our second visit and we enjoyed everything as usual. Loved the Kimchi Pancake, Steamed Egg and the wagyu beef were tender.

Nice and friendly staff.

The food was soooo good! I’ve been here several times and every time I ordered cold Noodles and BBQ set because you served it with side dish. (a lot!!), Korean BBQ is the best!!! That’s why I really like Korean food.💖My friends and I really enjoyed it. Staffs are so kind and take care us very well. Thank you so much Soyoung ☺️☺️ I well definitely come again.

We didn't have a booking. But they were kind enough to find us a table.

The service was fantastic. And the food was sublime.

They talked us through what to expect, how to use the vents and the recommended cook times (as the charcoal gets hotter over time).

They checked on us regularly to see that we had everything we needed, but they were also not at all pushy or overbearing, which is always a fear.

They also replaced the grill plate regularly so that the food didn't stick or start tasting burnt.

The food was sublime, we bought two of the 4 person pork and wagyu combo boxes. And it was delicious. Everything was precut, but they also provided tongs and scissors in case you wanted smaller portions.

The sides were almost as delicious as the meats, with kimchi, fermented leaves, noodles, salad etc. and they didn't skimp, when we finished our sides they brought us another round!

We also had a few too many drinks 🥃

Definitely would recommend this experience again!

First time to dine in this restaurant.
They don’t have Assorted pancakes coz lack of ingredients.
Asked staff about - how about the other Maru branch probably got this one
If they do have this item, suggest and wondering they can get that one from different branches so they still can sell it to customers.

Staff-leader replied :They are not same as other Maru restaurant so she doesn’t know and if I want to have it I can get that one in that Maru branch.

What a pity. I asked that question coz I like Maru and I want it to make money 💰

Prohibited to bring any outside drinks.
Throw away before you walk in.
Thx leader to let me to bring it in.
So kind.
I put away it coz I want to order drinks not because I don’t understand what’s your statement.

Even though food and place environment is good but Customer’s service depends on their mood.

Awesome Korean food and great customer service!

I usually go to the different branches on Elizabeth St whenever I visit Brisbane -my favourite Korean restaurant! However, from now on this is my favorite! 🤣

There are BBQ sets and a variety of meal sets. We ordered 5 different sets for 3 adults and 3 kids (under 12 years old) and food was enough.
Cold noodle(냉면) was so good for warm weather. The size of the grilled meat in the set was enough. The price was reasonable considering the serving size.
There are weekend lunch sets! Great value!

The staff were so friendly and smiling all the time 😍 I felt very welcomed!

Kids friendly. Will definitely go back when we visit Brisbane again.

I've been to Maru a few times now. Pictured below we got the Tuesday Wagyu dinner deal with 500g of Wagyu and sides included for BBQ. You have to order an alcoholic drink with it, but because I'm allergic to most alcohol they let me order another drink. They were very accommodating :)
The bbq itself is delicious and they refill all the sides for you for free. The kimchi tasted meh, but it was still okay. I think its a preference thing. Meat was all great quality. Staff come and help you with your meal throughout. The deal doesn't come with rice, which can be a bit frustrating but it isn't too expensive to just buy some. I do wish it came with it though.

I think my favourite thing about maru isn't the bbq though, but the meals. The lunch specials are AMAZING value and taste delicious. The beef bulgogi was delicious and I'd 100% recommend. Same with the Kimchi pancake! Great crunch. I'll be coming back for the lunch specials definitely. If you're a big bbq fan, I'd definitely recommend the wagyu beef deal on Tuesdays.

Tastes really authentic! Delicious!

Side dishes: kimchi and konjac noodle mayo salad
Refillable, free, and was so good! The kimchi was really damn good. The sauce was rich, thick, and spicy. I wish they sell the kimchi to takeaway! Maybe they do. I forgot to ask.

Super tasty spicy pork dosirak. Lots of side dishes and the portion was HUGE. The photo makes it look small, but its bigger than you think it is. Super filling! The spicy pork was really darn good.

The spicy baby octopus was nice, with lots of sauce, onions, and green onions. Would be great if they have a version of spicy squid instead of octopus. You get to pick a spice level, and the mild level is totally not spicy at all haha. Kids can probably eat it! Comes with perilla leaves, mayonnaise, and tobikko.

The sweet chilli fried chicken was not that nice compared to the spicy pork, which definitely tastes more authentic. The sweet chilli chicken tasted so gentrified. Probably for kids. Would not recommend getting it. The portion was HUGE though. Came with a mountain of fried chicken.

Kimchi soup was great!

Seafood pancakes were huge and delicious with tiny shrimp and octopus pieces, but it could be crispier. A pair of scissors was given to cut the pancakes yourself, which was really fun. Pancake was on the soft side. The sauce given was too little, but dipping it into the spicy octopus sauce tastes better so its fine.

Had the soju bucket with friends and a bunch of korean fried chicken. Nice and crunchy, flavoured well with kind and helpful staff.

The venue had a great vibe as well with an upstairs and downstairs.

Had dinner there 30th July 2023, the service staff were very helpful and polite. Food was awesome. I recommend the crab claws and the seafood omelette. Korean rice wine was excellent, but a bit pricey. Definitely worth a visit. Very satisfied overall.

The Spicy Cold Buckwheat Noodles is authentic and delicious. I went during lunch time and there is lunch promotion. It cost $14.80, definitely worth the money. I ordered the cream fried chicken as well, it tastes ok. The service is very fast, my food were served with minutes after I ordered from the waitress. The staff are friendly and attentive, and the trainee at the counter very smiley and I felt welcomed. The ambiance is cozy, suitable for gathering or dining in alone.

My first time visiting Maru and it was a huge let down. Expect to pay a lot, this restaurant is very expensive and the portion sizes are small. The Wagyu beef was very tough and more like a regular cheap oyster blade cut. We ordered garlic and chilli but it would just quickly burn on the very hot bbq plate and then taste off. The staff were kind enough to eventually replace the hotplate so we could continue this was good service but the table water never arrived. The beef soup with tofu and vegetables was tasty and arrived very hot. There were food bits on the table when we arrived and the bowl and cutlery were dirty. The chairs and decor are very old. Not what I expected for a restaurant.

Mary got the big reputation on BNE. That my first time eating on there. Those foods are delicious and there a lot of people in there. But beef Bovine large intestine is a little too oily and has a lot of fat in it. Wishing the restaurant holder gonna update some Vegetables and Fruits on the menu to reduce those feelings.

I've been a regular at MARU for quite some time, and it pains me to say that this time, I left disappointed. In my previous visits, I've had mostly positive experiences, but this recent one fell short of my expectations.

While I appreciate the restaurant's reputation for speed, this time the food arrived cold. It's worth noting that I've had countless enjoyable meals here in the past, but this visit left me a bit unsatisfied. The chicken was cold, and even the sizzling beef, which is supposed to be piping hot, was disappointingly cold.

Another concern was that most of the dishes seemed to be heavy on spring onions and light on the main ingredients, like beef. It's frustrating, as I know the potential for delicious food is there, but this visit missed the mark.

I hope this feedback can help MARU improve and ensure that future visits meet the standards I've come to expect from this restaurant.