The Famous Owl of Minerva

On a weekend or holiday, get here early! No reservations so you might have to stand outside while you wait to be called - don’t forget to get a number! We always get the pork bone soup (KamJaTang), the DdukBokGi and the third is choice of the day. Busy place so service can be a bit slow or lacking but they try. Environment is busy, so feels like you gotta eat and get going quick because people are standing and looking at you.

December 24, 2024 on Google

Came here on a Thursday afternoon with a group of 9 - we ordered the Bulgogi, Gamja Tang, GomTang, and Beef Bone Soup. Everyone loved their food, and the service was extremely quick (approx 5-7 mins to get the food). Overall, would recommend this place for a quick bite of great Korean food. Pricing was fair (around $25 per person after tax+tip), especially considering everything came with pickled radish, cucumber, and kimchi.

December 10, 2024 on Google

Our family tried Bibimbap, Gamjatang and Kalguksu, and had Budaejjegye for take out. The best tasting was Gamjatang but all the food was too salty. Budaejjegye was especially the saltiest. You can control the saltiness for Bibimbap. Gamjatang is the only one I recommend but that's salty as well so you should eat it with rice.

November 29, 2024 on Google

The foods are great. The service is fast. The staff are nice. The prices are a bit expensive. The tables are limited. That's why there's a long line up over the weekend.

November 25, 2024 on Google

I was shocked, very rare for me to give 1 star. I love Korean food but this was the worst. I paid almost $70 (I honestly don't know why I tipped) for two dishes, chicken and pork katsu. I hate wasting my food & money but this was so bad I didn't even want to take it home. Bland. Even the Spicy Rice Cake didn't hit right. If I knew I was going to spend this much I would've went to Gyubee, Wind, etc.

October 24, 2024 on Google

Been here many many times and this hot pot is always my go to. Item #52. I asked for extra spicy. Very good portion. Soup base is super good. Also, you won’t feel thirsty after eating this pot. Unlike other restaurants who put a lot of msg in it. Kimchi side dish is also great.

August 1, 2024 on Google

⭐️ This is a long overdue review ⭐️ Owl of Minerva is a popular Korean spot that almost everyone knows. If you haven't tried this place, do yourself a favor and go now! We went all out with the dinner menu, ordering steamed dumplings, ramen, rice cakes with fish cakes, bulgogi, deep-fried chicken, and probably more that I'm forgetting now. This place is amazing, definitely worth the hype. I'm excited to visit again and try more of their menu. The staff are efficient, friendly, and organized - but it does tend to get crowded and squishy around dinner.

May 11, 2024 on Google

We are patrons of this restaurant! We've been coming here once every two weeks and sometimes every week for the past 4 years! Their pork bone soup and egg rolls are our comfort food. It's tasty and absolutely delicious! This is the very first place we'd go to, next to Tim's, every time after coming back from our overseas travels. We're always looking after those authentic Korean flavors.

March 5, 2024 on Google