Mon Korea
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Quick info
About Mon Korea
Mon Korea is a family-run Korean restaurant in Birmingham, on Heathfield Rd, with a small dining room where guests sit wherever they like. The spicy chicken ramen is halal, which gives halal-observant diners a hot noodle dish to order, and the menu also carries vegan options for those avoiding meat and fish. The seafood pancake arrives with a dipping sauce, and takoyaki balls come topped with mayo. Shrimp tempura rounds out the starters. The restaurant opens Wednesday to Sunday and closes on Mondays and Tuesdays.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention seafood pancake, spicy chicken ramen, shrimp tempura and takoyaki balls.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention seafood pancake, spicy chicken ramen, shrimp tempura and takoyaki balls.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the crispy seafood pancake, which reviewers describe as crisp outside and doughy within, and which pairs well with its sauce alongside shrimp tempura. Close behind are the spicy chicken ramen, noted as halal, the beef soup, the glass noodles and a smoky tofu main from the vegan options. Takoyaki balls are called decent. Portions are repeatedly called generous, dishes arrive quickly and piping hot, and several mention that the staff and owner are friendly and kind. The room is described as small and cosy, like a home, and reviewers say it is always packed. One reviewer calls it good for groups of four to six sharing different dishes. Complaints are few but specific: one reviewer found some dishes too salty and thought the cooking was better when the kitchen was not busy, and another visited when only cash was accepted. One reviewer, who came on a staff recommendation from a wine bar, ate with no reservation and still had the food out quickly.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the crispy seafood pancake, which reviewers describe as crisp outside and doughy within, and which pairs well with its sauce alongside shrimp tempura. Close behind are the spicy chicken ramen, noted as halal, the beef soup, the glass noodles and a smoky tofu main from the vegan options. Takoyaki balls are called decent. Portions are repeatedly called generous, dishes arrive quickly and piping hot, and several mention that the staff and owner are friendly and kind. The room is described as small and cosy, like a home, and reviewers say it is always packed. One reviewer calls it good for groups of four to six sharing different dishes. Complaints are few but specific: one reviewer found some dishes too salty and thought the cooking was better when the kitchen was not busy, and another visited when only cash was accepted. One reviewer, who came on a staff recommendation from a wine bar, ate with no reservation and still had the food out quickly.
Featured reviews
- Don
“Generally this place is nothing special when looking from the outside in, but wow, is the food amazing! We were recommended coming here by a staff member at a wine bar. No reservation, and the food was done quickly and was very delicious! Definitely recommend.”
- Cuson Ip
“The Korean restaurant that you must not miss!! Crispy seafood pancake, beef soup, pork… they made the Korean food delicious!!”
- violet emerald
“this was honestly some of the best food i’ve had in a while. i had the spicy chicken ramen and it was delicious, and also halal. the staff are kind - nothing special but we had good service nonetheless. also, the experience inside the restaurant is super cosy and like a home, however it is fairly small.”
- SPYfamily
“Mon Korea is an amazing Korean restaurant! The food tastes fantastic and the portions are very generous — truly satisfying and delicious! 👍🏻 The staff and the owner are incredibly friendly and kind, which makes the dining experience even better. Highly recommended! 💯”
- Yeah PTL
“Some dishes are tasty but some are too salty. Nice and friendly services. Prices are reasonable. It’s good for group of 4-6 people to taste different dishes. They can cook the dishes more tasty if they aren’t busy 😅”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Korea | 4.5245 | — | seafood pancake, spicy chicken ramen, shrimp tempura |
| Marmaris Original Turkish Charcoal Grill | 4.5632 | 0.2 mi | mixed meat platter, chicken shish, lamb kofte |
| Loco LoungeOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.41,407 | 0.2 mi | lounge burger, quiz night, brunch options |
| Heavenly Desserts Birmingham, Moseley | 4.31,926 | 0.8 mi | allergen guide, desserts, waffles and crêpe |
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