Maru in Bournemouth

Excellent freshly cooked food, at a ridiculously inexpensive price. The restaurant has quite a "kitsch" feel, whilst being clean, and the staff are friendly. Visited recently in 2024 and again excellent. Takeaway this time and I even got a cup of tea whilst I was waiting.

Lovely restaurant with a great host and relaxed atmosphere. The food is well prepared and with a good selection of dishes. Highly recommend

Processed chicken and genuinely the worst £40 ever spent.

The BEST AUTHENTIC Real Korean food I've ever tasted in Bournemouth, cooked family-styled delicious homemade kimchi and bulgogi hot pots, fried rice cakes, kimchi stew, beef stew by a Korean chef. My sister and I had a really nice time dining at the restaurant, they use real soft and delicious rice, which they normally eat in Korean, like I would eat at my home in Japan or Taiwan. I would highly recommend this restaurant if you are looking for how it's like to eat if you were in Korea. Plenty of free street parking around this restaurant is also easy to find.

Amazing food and service, really enjoyed lovely waitress, thank you!

The food was delicious and so worth the price!! The staff were so lovely too definitely worth coming here!

The atmosphere at this place was fantastic for a birthday party! I had such a great time and would definitely go back. Highly recommended!

Went for the first time today and was impressed from the moment we walked in. We received a very warm welcome and the chef came out to talk us through the menu as we are new to authentic Korean food. She really took her time advising us. I'm in a wheelchair and they couldn't do enough to ensure my comfort. The food was absolutely incredible. So fresh and clean tasting, with a mix strong and subtle flavours, all presented beautifully. We have booked to come back with family in a few days because we are desperate to try more. Highly highly recommend.

i come here every year for mine and my partner’s anniversary and it never disappoints!!! always excellent wholesome food and lovely staff!!!!!

Beautiful, quaint little restaurant, friendly staff, lovely relaxed atmosphere, well decorated and sumptuous food! Highly recommend! We had a fantastic experience!

Really loved their LA Galbi! Been craving for this after watching Jinny's Kitchen and it didn't dissappoint. Very tender and yummy!. Hubby loved their Dolsot bibimbap as well. There is a wait for the food but it's all worth it. Clean toilets and Lovely staff as well. Can't wait to try their other dishes❤️ thank you!

No idea if the Chicken Katsu Ramen or the Bibimbap were authentic Korean as it was the first Korean meal for us. But it was SUPER tasty. And the starters (gyoza and yakidori) of course too. The illustrated menu is of course particularly helpful for beginners. If we lived there we could go more often... Great service, nice staff.

Went here with three of my closest mates the food was great with a busy atmosphere that felt really homely I’ll definitely be coming with more friends couldn’t recommend it more!

Wow! What an amazing restaurant. The service was fantastic as was the food. The girls were so friendly and helpful, I really can't recommend them enough

Service slow failed to ask us for desert and then when we asked informed restaurant closed won't be visiting again

Had a lovely evening tonight, superb friendly service, delicious food, will definitely be back

We did not receive our order message squid driver not available at 9 status changed to delivered however we received nothing

Fantastic experience, delicious food and very friendly service!!!

I absolutely love this restaurant. The food is incredible, the service fabulous and the ambience amazing. I fully recommend the chicken peanut balls and the bibimbap is my daughter’s favourite. And it is totally worth what you pay. Thank you!

An amazing meal with the family! My family of four went to Maru for my wife’s birthday. The food was amazing! All fresh ingredients, beautifully cooked and presented. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. It was a great evening; we will definitely be returning.

We had a really good night at MARU celebrating my birthday. The food was amazing and the service was so friendly and unobtrusive. Very good value for money and there was a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend.

First time visit after a recommendation and it did not disappoint. All the staff are lovely and helpful. Food was so delicious, I already know what I want next time. It's a bit hidden down Alma Road but it was worth finding. We will be back.

Outstanding quality and taste of Jjampong and Sullongrang. Also The thickness cooking of Kimch pancake was perfect. Personally the best Korean food in UK.

We went for the first time this evening, wanting to try out Korean food and having read many good reviews here. The restaurant was easy to find and was bright and cheerful. We found everything to be excellent. Plenty of friendly suggestions on what to eat. Beautiful food served quickly. It all tasted wonderful. We will be going back.

Never had Korean food before but what a treat, staff are very welcoming and polite and the food tasts so good and price is very reasonable. Would highly recommend. Its on a main road but plenty of side roads to find parking withing 3 minute walk.

Food I could eat was excellent however the ramen didn’t travel well at all despite being very well packed. I suspect the driver dropped it. All the soup was in the bag so wasn’t unable to eat it. Won’t use Just Eat again for delivery.

We had the most AMAZING family dinner. The food was absolutely delicious, wonderful flavours, fresh ingredients & beautifully presented. The service was friendly & attentive. We’re still raving about it the next day! Highly recommend a visit & we will definitely be back. Thank you so much!

Great Korean food, would highly recommend!!

Report to trading standards! We ordered "pajon" (파전) which is a delicious fried flour pancake with vegetables in it. I could not believe it we were served an egg omelette with veg in! Entirely not a flour pancake... I also ordered Sundubu chigae (순두부찌개) - didn't taste anything like it should have done. The owners seemed nice but I cannot understand how they serve entirely entirely different to what it should be. Can you imagine ordering a pizza and then being given a tomato and cheese omelette? No me neither ...

Food was really lovely. They made special accommodations for my partner as he doesn’t eat pork, which was super nice. We had the hot pot and BBQ, and would definitely be back as the portions were good and the food was great.

A friend and I visited the Maru at lunch time. The decor and atmosphere are great, however the food is amazing. None of this toned down hip Korean chains, this food is full on flavour with the right amount of chilli. I had kimchi Jeon for a starter, nice and hot and a very large plate full. I ordered ginger tea which was not a tea bag, but infused ginger root, so nice for a change. Then chicken katsu remen for a main. Tender chicken lightly coated in bread crumbs with a lovely noodle broth underneath. Very large portion. The food was so good I had to have a desert. This time full English all homemade. The sticky toffee pudding with homemade ice cream was light and gorgeous. All in a wonderful experience.

Delicious food, cosy atmosphere & lovely lovely service! Thank you for the birthday dinner!

Really nice atmosphere, food was delicious and a good variety of options. The staff were very friendly, attentive and helpful. Reasonable prices. Had a lovely evening will definitely be going again.

If you are looking for an authentic Korean restaurant then this it. Very nice service and approach to the customer. Food is freshly made to order. Staff is very polite and friendly. It was slightly cold inside, so some of us had to keep our coats on, but once you eat you will warm up. If you want to book a table for more than four people then you should call them, online booking doesn't allow you to do that. Recommend to visit.

These guys are great. The service was second to none, super attentive and friendly, for was excellent and very reasonably priced. Well worth a visit!!!

We went to that Corean restaurant because a friend recommended to me, with my family and it was really nice to taste something different. The food was tasty and the service was outstanding ! We had some porc roasted on the type of plancha and I really enjoyed that restaurant.

Genuinely my new favourite restaurant. Food is absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. The hosts are super friendly and helpful and explained how to best cook the BBQ and make the lettuce wraps. Lovely atmosphere, and service was still quick even though it was a busy Saturday night. 10/10

Excellent service from a very friendly team. The food was delicious too!

Amazing service and wonderful food at the restaurant. I always look forward to going and enjoy trying new things ☺️

Food quality is extremely high 👍

We’ve eaten at the pop up in Burley many times and wanted to try the restaurant and it was absolutely delicious. Food is all home made and freshly prepared and so tasty, every dish was polished off. Will definitely be returning

Came here from London, have been to all the top trendy Korean places there and this meal was as good if not better than anything I've eaten. The staff were so friendly too. You have to try the kimchi, bibimbap and homemade matcha ice cream. Will definitely be coming back!

Very tasty, fresh food! It was our first time eating Korean food and we absolutely loved it! Can't put it into words. Very friendly staff and great atmosphere We recommend! 5 stars plus Would love to come back Absolutely recommended 💯 percent 😊 Many greetings from Germany Unfortunately I forgot to take photos of the food 🙃

Great food at great value! Truly delicious. I recommend it to anyone in Bournemouth looking for Korean food.

Had an amazing birthday here, the staff were so nice, took photos of us, helped us cook our BBQ and gave us free Kimchi rice. Brilliant, a must go 😁

Called in for lunch and the food was superb and beautifully presented. Such a friendly host who helped us choose dishes and recommended the crispy sweet-chilli fried tofu, which was delicious as too were the vegetable dumplings. We'll definitely be back to try more. 😊

A little hidden gem! Gorgeous small restaurant, such welcoming and friendly people serving. Food was fantastic!

Love the food here! Traditional Korean food and the owner is really nice. Highly recommend:)) will come back again Xx

I love this place! Excellent authentic Korean food, great service and atmosphere. I came away feeling that I had been well fed, looked after and cared for by the 2 ladies that own the place. There’s clearly passion, skill and love that go into what they are doing here. I’ll be going back soon.

The food there is really nice and the service was great 👍

I have had the best evening, amazing food and such wonderful warm friendly staff! I'm so impressed I'm still at the table writing this review!! Thank you for making our evening so special and we will see you again very very soon!! Xx

Foods are good and tasty. Staffs are friendly and nice. Place is clean and tidy with warm atmosphere. Highly recommended!

Food was delicious! Our daughter did her happy food dance all the way through her meal 😂 we will be back again

The best Korean restaurant in Bournemouth. Lovely and friendly service, all of the foods are delicious, would highly recommend it. I really enjoyed it so much!! The real taste of Korea 🥹💖💖

Maru is a gem that blends Korean and British flavors. The beef bulgogi was a standout for us, bursting with flavour. Beyond the delicious food, the warm and welcoming service makes the dining experience very enjoyable. Maru deserves to be on everyone's radar. I highly recommend it!

Maru is a gem that blends Korean and British flavors. The beef bulgogi was a standout for us, bursting with flavour. Beyond the delicious food, the warm and welcoming service makes the dining experience very enjoyable. Maru deserves to be on everyone's radar. I highly recommend it!

excellent Koreanfoods. friendly staff. we'll definitely come back again. nice atmosphere in the restaurant!

Delicious Korean breakfast and Kimchi Shakshuka and seafood pancake!😋

Excellent food with extensive choice offering food throughout the day and evening plus takeaway orders. Very friendly and helpful staff with good knowledge and passion of their restaurant, food and art work in the restaurant. Well worth a try or a takeaway order

The Newly refurbished restaurant is warm and cosy with a lovely atmosphere, staff very friendly and accommodating. We shared a selection of starters which were all delicious my favourite was the prawn dumplings with micro greens dressed salad. Then I had the teriyaki chicken which was equally good. Prices are very reasonable and we would definitely recommend eating here.

We regularly visit Maru for birthdays or a treat. The service is excellent. They will help you with menu and drink choices if your new to Korean cuisine. We love the table top barbecue where you cook your food at the table to your liking. Try the squid and pork BBQ so yummy. Load up the meat and onions into lettuce leaves, add a little rice, kimchi (crunchy and freshly made), add a little gochujuan paste, roll it up as best you can and give your mouth a flovour sensation.

Lovely food , good service , went for my birthday meal with friends.

When you are tired and tired while traveling or studying... Jjambbong! Sullungtang! Osam Bulgogi! I highly recommend it..^^

The best Korean food I had in the UK🥹🥹 The stews are delicious, the stone pot rice is delicious, the various side dishes are delicious, and I think the best of them all is Jjambbong!!😆😆 I think I will come here very often whenever I miss Korean food while studying abroad in the UK!!

Always tasty, always friendly. Top recommendation from me.

Thank you for the taste of home! If you want real authentic Korean food, I definitely would recommend here - good food and friendly service! I daresay even better than my mum’s cooking at home 😂😂 I’ll be back tomorrow for some more k-bbq 🥹 감사합니다!

This is the best Korean restaurant in Bournemouth, there are around 3-4 in the area but if you want real traditional Korean food this is the place to be. Its location is perfect as it is in Charminster which is close to Bournemouth town and castle point. The prices are very reasonable and I would highly recommend the Korean BBQ which is on offer here!

The food is the best... Since I come here often, I tried a variety of things and they were all delicious. Highly recommended. Be sure to visit when you come to Bournemouth :)

Every time I come here, the owner is so kind and makes me feel welcome, so it's a nice store!! There are so many different types of Korean food and they are all delicious! I recommend this Korean restaurant in Bournemouth.

The taste of hometown really brings tears to my eyes, as if the Lord has gone there. It tastes better than the food my grandmother made. I cried while eating it.

One of the best korean restaurants in bournemouth. Great food, good vibes, people are so kind and welcoming. Would definitely recommend to everyone

If you are curious about the taste of Korea, come here! It’s a taste of 40 years of tradition! It's better than my mom's food in Korea. It's a dish with a very deep flavor and warm care. I cried after eating it.

The food was delicious and they were very friendly. ^^ Brilliant food! Friendly staff! Lovely atmosphere! Highly recommend it! 👍👍

Food was nice but could do with more noodles and meat. Service was excellent. Very relaxing music.

The best Korean food in Bournemouth. Most of all, Cheese Dakgalbi and sweet chilli chicken balls are so nice which I have ever been eating. Best recommanded restaurant.

Loved coming here for a nice dinner, host was very accommodating and answered all our curiosities about the dishes also did give recommendations and made us feel very welcome! Will definitely come back again, everything we had was delicious and the side dishes were surprisingly flavourful!

Food was amazing. Especially the Tteokboki. I love the atmosphere, it was quite and clean. Enjoyed the free kimchi.

Superb food and lovely atmosphere. The staff are really friendly too!

The food was so delicious especially the Squid and Pork belly bbq,service was amazing too they were both so helpful and everything arrived really quickly. I can’t wait to come back and try dishes.

Lovely service with friendly atmosphere. Beautiful food too. Two very happy customers and will definitely be back soon.

Very decent and authentic Korean Dish The lady serves well and nice chat with her.

The picture of beef had rice. I thought it came with rice. I should have checked but I trusted the pic 😂 I was so sad when it came and there was nice rice.. like gutted.

We had not eaten Korean food previously and were delighted with the dishes we chose, especially the appetizers. The waitress was very friendly and helpful, so a good experience overall. We'll be back to try more dishes!

Amazing service and incredible food. 100% recommend!

Me and my friend tried the Budae jjigae , steamed rice and strawberry flavoured soju with kimchi. The rice you have to order separately and one was enough for both of us. The food was so tasty and mouth watering. Kimchi was so delicious. The quantity and the quality was both more than good and it's worth for the price. The staff was really nice and welcoming. Atmosphere was so peaceful and pleasant. I would highly recommend this restaurant as well as the food specifically the dish we tried. It was 10/10❤️ I would definitely go back to try more dishes.

Great tasting food, very friendly staff, reasonably priced.

Excellent service, especially because the person who served us was very friendly and smiling... The food was made with carefulness and affection 🥰

Lovely Korean food, good servings and good service. A wonderful experience.

Came here for our anniversary tonight and had the most wonderful meal. I honestly cannot fault anything. My partner was struggling to find parking so I had a ginseng tea while I waited which the lovely waitress brought to me and said she could sweeten it if I found it bitter, but I thought it was delicious! We had the kimchi and pork pancakes which were just divine! We also had the tteokboki with added cheese, kimchi, spicy pork bibimbap and seolleongtang. Just, wow. The seolleongtang was so rich and delicious and the rest of the food was wonderful too. It tasted homemade and hearty and we ate way more than our stomachs could take. We didn't feel rush at all, the ambience was nice and the prices were more than fair. Our total order came to £55 which for two mains, around three sides and three drinks is great. The staff were also incredibly friendly and kind and we definitely will be coming back again soon.

Visited with my husband. Tried the bulgogi bibimbap and spicy pork, all very tasty. Also had the spicy crispy chicken which was delicious. Staff was very helpful and nice.

As always, really tasty food for a reasonable price. Totally recommended!

Visited this restaurant last night with girls. We all enjoyed all dishes!! As a Korean I highly recommend this one if you want to try proper Korean food around Bournemouth!! Also they are so friendly and kind. The price is reasonable! We loved new menu Jja jamg myun, Traditional Korean black bean noodle!! Yummy 😋🍜 Well done team👏👍

First time ordering from here and it was delicious. New favourite ❤

Good food, no car park for customers.

Amazing experience, the staff is super nice and the dishes are phenomenal. My usual order includes some dumplings, gimari (forgive me if my spelling is wrong), miso soup and a Korean typical stew made of beef broth with glass noodles. Everything is always delicious. Amazing for the price, perfect place if you are looking for a typical and traditional korean restaurant.

Pleasant enough place to eat, friendly staff. A few interesting dishes on the menu for the adventurous.

Great food, look forward to trying more!

Delicious Eel, friendly staff, love it!

The best meal in town as always. Highly recommending, the best Chef ever!

Ramen was so hot(temperature, not spice), I have never received a such a hot takeaway in my life! So thumbs up for that. Veggie ramen soup lacked taste. I had to get my soy sauce and spices out. I would have expected a Korean place to at least sprinkle kimchi on:) To sum up- delivery and service 10 points, ramen taste 6-7ish.