Ferlyn “#1” MenuekeLocal Guide · 29 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ferlyn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleAlways great service and food
- Price per person: $60–70
Mama's Kitchen
How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%51+32.4Reliability 28%41+11.6Replies to reviews 8%3+0.2Momentum penalty70−3Experts Score= 41Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.41SCORE
CGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#66 of 72 cooking classesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 8%
4.6 ★★★★★ 189 Google reviews · 24 photos
79%five-star reviews
4.39★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
10.4%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review
Mama's Kitchen at a glance
Google reviewers rate Mama's Kitchen 4.6/5 based on 189 reviews, with the owner not replying to any feedback. Customers frequently praise the authentic taste, friendly service, and clean atmosphere, noting that staff are helpful with menu explanations. However, a significant number of lower-rated reviews criticize the high pricing relative to portion sizes, describing the costs as excessive for the food served.
- Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 189 reviews (79% five-star).
- Reviews on this page: 189 Google reviews (155 with written comments, 33 with photos).
- Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
- Most recent review: October 25, 2026.
- Service: Cooking Class serving Menifee, California.
Data from Google, last updated November 4, 2026.
Score profile vs other cooking classes
Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: replies to reviews.
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Mama's Kitchen: 51/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.C
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Mama's Kitchen: 41/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.C
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Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Mama's Kitchen: 70/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
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Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Mama's Kitchen: 3/100 on this factor. Category median: 38.F
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Star ratings
189 Google reviews we collected
- 5 stars14979%
- 4 stars2011%
- 3 stars53%
- 2 stars105%
- 1 star53%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 155 written reviews
- Praise11583%
- Complaints2417%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
- Staff & attitude5640%
- Price & value3324%
- Would recommend1813%
- Quality & results139%
- Speed & response107%
- Honesty & trust75%
- Communication21%
What customers talk about
We read 155 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Came to this place to support my friend Jacob and it was really good I really enjoyed it and the servers were really nice but little pricey”
“Reasonable prices, delicious food, and very good service.”
“food is pretty good but very pricey and they are so stingy with their miso soup.”
“If you’re looking for some really good Korean food, I definitely recommend giving this place a try.”
“Keep up the amazing work and all the love you put into your restaurant!”
“Later that evening I got the worst food poisoning I have ever experienced which caused me to be throwing up/diarrhea for three hours.”
“Great find, we ate there often, sometimes twice in the same day.”
“Living out in the IE it’s so hard to find a genuine Korean restaurant and this one hands down is my absolute favorite!”
“The food was really good and our waitress was very helpful explaining the menu.”
People customers mention
- Korean 42 reviews
- Bulgogi 5 reviews
- Tofu 4 reviews
- Temecula 4 reviews
- Korea 4 reviews
- Food 3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
Kaiden1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
Came to this place to support my friend Jacob and it was really good I really enjoyed it and the servers were really nice but little pricey
KimberlyLocal Guide · 30 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★
Food was fair.. not the best, but not the worst. However, the prices were a little up there for the food and portions. Sundubu was small, the galbitang had very little glass noodles, and the fried chicken had a lot of breading. The service and atmosphere were nice, but just don't think the prices were worth it.
YaasmiynLocal Guide · 197 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
First of all….김치찌개를 맛있어요!!!! I loved this place. Apparently I was bright here because my friends daughter loves it. So the 3 of us went. It was soooo good. And I’m a huge Stray Kids fan so I really appreciated the music.
Itsdemonnn-16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
I went here with my sister and everything was delicious I can't wait to go again!
TigerLocal Guide · 36 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★
1st time half Korean getting Tofu soup for my Korean mom...They asked beef or pork. I responded spicy but plain. $18.00 for plain tofu soup? Got their bugolgi lunch special and then some glass noodles and it came out to just under $65.00...Look, I understand business gotta make a profit and the young lady behind the…
VincentLocal Guide · 31 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★
Never made it past the cash register. Sticker shock! Don't know if it is inflation or I was being discouraged from eating here. $32.00 for bulgogi which is way too much based on my experience with pricing for this particular dish. My values include patronizing the local establishments in Menifee which is why I was…
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Customer reviews
4.6 ★★★★★ 189 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
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Team members customers mention
andre ochoa1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews andre has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Googlegood food JACOOOOO
Kaiden Vest1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Kaiden has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleCame to this place to support my friend Jacob and it was really good I really enjoyed it and the servers were really nice but little pricey
- Order type: Dine in
- Meal type: Lunch
- Price per person: $20–30
Kimberly LinLocal Guide · 30 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kimberly has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleFood was fair.. not the best, but not the worst. However, the prices were a little up there for the food and portions. Sundubu was small, the galbitang had very little glass noodles, and the fried chicken had a lot of breading. The service and atmosphere were nice, but just don't think the prices were worth it.
- Order type: Dine in
- Meal type: Lunch
- Price per person: $30–40
- Wait time: No wait
Yaasmiyn CJLocal Guide · 197 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Yaasmiyn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleFirst of all….김치찌개를 맛있어요!!!! I loved this place. Apparently I was bright here because my friends daughter loves it. So the 3 of us went. It was soooo good. And I’m a huge Stray Kids fan so I really appreciated the music.
- Order type: Dine in
- Meal type: Dinner
- Price per person: $10–20
- Seating type: Indoor dining area
Itsdemonnn-16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Itsdemonnn- has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleI went here with my sister and everything was delicious I can't wait to go again!
Tiger CLocal Guide · 36 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tiger has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google1st time half Korean getting Tofu soup for my Korean mom...They asked beef or pork. I responded spicy but plain. $18.00 for plain tofu soup? Got their bugolgi lunch special and then some glass noodles and it came out to just under $65.00...Look, I understand business gotta make a profit and the young lady behind the counter was very nice but these prices are ridiculously high....
- Price per person: $60–70
Vincent CaballeroLocal Guide · 31 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Vincent has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleNever made it past the cash register. Sticker shock! Don't know if it is inflation or I was being discouraged from eating here. $32.00 for bulgogi which is way too much based on my experience with pricing for this particular dish. My values include patronizing the local establishments in Menifee which is why I was going to eat here. I guess this means I will not be eating at this restaurant.
- Order type: Dine in
Gabriela GalarzaLocal Guide · 230 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Gabriela has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleMuy buen sabor, pero las porciones son extremadamente pequeñas. $36 por un platillo de costillas y te quedas con hambre.
- Order type: Dine in
- Meal type: Dinner
- Price per person: $30–40
- Wait time: No wait
- Parking space: Plenty of parking
Matt Lopez7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Matt has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleThis place is a hidden gem! The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. Everything we ordered came out hot and tasted authentic. The portions were great, and the service was friendly and welcoming. If you’re looking for some really good Korean food, I definitely recommend giving this place a try. We’ll absolutely be coming back. 🇰🇷🔥
- Price per person: $10–20
- Recommended dishes: Giant Pork Cutlet Katsu, BBQ
- Noise level: Moderate noise
- Group size: 3-4 people
Business details
- Address: 26850 Cherry Hills Blvd, Menifee, CA 92586
- Phone: (951) 723-1925
- Service area: Menifee, CA