MyeongDong Eatery

Was wandering around the plaza and ended up at this cute little eatery where ookinza use to reside. The decor inside gives off Japanese vibes serving up Korean dishes. The dine in is counter seating. - Cute set up. The taste is definitely not your typical Korean soup spices but the pork bone was definitely fall off the bone and tender which some Korean places serve it very dry. The spicy fish and veggie soup was also different as the fish used I believe it’s snakehead where other places usually have that thick cut white fish which is meh. So I really enjoyed it. Definitely don’t set the expectation as authentic Korean dishes for these two dishes in terms of taste because it’s quite different. The pork bone soup had a lot of garlic in it but something about the soup base gave me sukiyaki flavours. The fish soup was slightly different as well but also can’t narrow down what it reminds me off but that one gave some Chinese spin to it. Although different I’d say it’s unique and good in their own way, I’d go back for their grilled meat options next time. For service there is a girl who takes your order and also the one that brings you food and periodically comes by to check on you. Very friendly. Lastly, you can purchase a membership for a year for $10 and it’s basically half price on their prices. -Totally worth it.

Maki Momo is the sister restaurant for Kin Kin Oka Ne (previously OoKinza) with the concept of serving delicious hand rolls & donburi bowls!!

The team is so nice and sweet, I love coming to both restaurants! You can dine in or take out some delicious rolls, onigiri & dons 😊

PS, they’re having a buy 3 get 1 free promo right now!

Found this new maki roll place @ Bamburg Circle Makimomo Buy 3 get 1 free was a pretty good deal. The fish was mix with the rice in the roll. Love the crunch with the spice of wasabi and Soya Sauce ! My kids love it and their snacks 🤤. I definitely go back again !! Also love their takeout bag. Reminds me of the dior bag

I recently visited Maki Momo during their soft opening and was eager to try out their offerings, especially since it's conveniently close to me and I had been eyeing it even before it officially opened. They currently have a soft promotion: buy 3 rolls, get 1 free, plus a complimentary drink for social media sharing.

I ordered a variety of maki rolls including spicy salmon, salmon, spicy tuna, unagi, and spicy scallop. While the rolls were generously packed and seasoned, I must caution against the salmon options. Regrettably, they emitted a strange odor and were quite inedible. However, the unagi and spicy scallop rolls were OK in quality, and I found them quite enjoyable.

Despite my disappointment with the salmon rolls, I'm hopeful that this issue will only be during their soft opening phase, possibly due to ingredient testing. However, I do urge caution until this concern is addressed, as consuming spoiled seafood can pose health risks.

On a positive note, the service at Maki Momo was great. The staff, particularly the lady working during my visit, was exceptionally kind and accommodating. Additionally, Maki Momo offers a variety of other dishes such as onigiri and bento boxes. However, due to limited seating, I wouldn't recommend planning a full meal here.

Overall, my experience at Maki Momo's soft opening was mixed. While the food left much to be desired, the attentive service and potential for improvement give me some hope for the future. Nevertheless, I'll likely hold off on returning until the issue with the salmon rolls is addressed.