Manna Grill

really good tteokboki idk if i spelled it right but super good especially with the ramen,eggs, and fried dumplings i think, i've been getting for over a year now consistently

Don't overlook this small eatery at the very end of business in the back of University village. Initially we came to the village to eat something else BUT due to that business opening up at 11:30 and this one opening up at 11 we ended up here- no regrets. Now I'm a newbie to Asian cuisine but luckily I was with two friends that are quite the professionals. I ordered the bulgogi fries (safe option for me) while they ordered the Kayak curry and the Sundubu.Bulgogi fries - 5 outta 5! The meat is thin stripped and sweet. No grisel or burnt pieces. The fries are crisp and the long skinny kind so they get a ton of toppings covering them. The melted cheese did not taste like nacho cheese , it was subtly and complemented the meat. 100% kids and adults will love this.Katsu curry - large portion of rice and cabbage to compliment the curry. The chicken was on the smaller side but crispy on the outside and moist on inside. There was no potatoes, peas, or carrots in the dish we got - maybe that was an option in the touch screen ordering device they had? It shows in other people's pictures.....anyways ours did not have it and that made for some sad curry. Flavor was good though and we used some fries to dip in it.Shundubu - We ordered this spicy and oooohhgg man it sure was. The dumplings were delicious and the tofu can in clumps that reminded me of scrambled eggs rather than traditionally square tofu - but it worked because it tasted like it really soaked in the broth/flavor. There were some chopped white onions inside the broth and green onions on the top.Not much interaction with employees, not even a hello when you walk in. They have a computer screen you order from, and then after the food is made the employee will call your number for pick up. The computer asks if you want to tip....I guess that is up to you the consumer for that level of interaction.

Manna Grill is conveniently located in University Village, catering primarily to UCR students, and is just a short walk from campus. I visited around 11am, right after they opened, and was the first guest since it's summer and the student crowd is sparse.The interior is welcoming and freshly redecorated, with painted walls and framed artwork featuring Korean dishes throughout the space. Ordering is done at the counter.I tried the spicy squid plate (regular: $14.99), which came with rice and salad. The dish was flavorful, with perfectly stir-fried squid, onions, julienne carrots, cabbage, and green onions, all seasoned with Doenjang. It was a bit oily but not overly sweet, which I appreciated.I also ordered the chicken Katsu (regular: $14.99), which also came with rice and salad. The chicken was thin, soft, and had a nice crispy breading. However, the curry sauce was overly sweet and lacked the tanginess I was expecting. The same sauce was used for the shredded cabbage salad, which didn't work for me either.The water from the vending machine was cold but had a chlorine taste. It would be great if they could offer filtered water, maybe with a refreshing touch of cucumber or citrus.Overall, prices are on the medium to higher side, especially for a student-heavy area. Some variety in the sides beyond just rice and salad would be a nice improvement. Despite this, it's a good, convenient option close to campus.

I've been coming here for years now. I sadly moved fork riverside but each time I'm in the area and craving Korean food. I come here. I love that there is plenty of indoor and outside seating!! I will say the restroom is a bit sketchy looking tho but it doesn't impact how I view the restaurant since it's a restroom shared among other restaurants. I have never had any bad service and the ppl here have been so nice and welcoming so no complaints. Here is stuff I've ordered in so far form here and that's I loved Manna tteoboki 1000/10 it has a little of rice cake, noddles, egg, dumplings, and fish cake!! Will say it taste sweet but the spice will get to uBulgogi plate 9/10 still good but can't compare to others Will say I will update as I try but we shall see :))

The small family style place seems like a popular hangout with the local college students. Prices are fair due to the large amount of food you get with it. I highly recommend trying the kimchi fried rice as that was probably my favorite dish out of the selection my friends and I chose from.The service was warm and friendly.

A pretty solid spot for some Korean Street food in the area! More of a fast food place that seems catered to the UCR population but it gets the job done. I found the teokbokki to be a little bit too chewy and spongy but overall the dish was done well. The highlight for me was definitely the bulgogi kimbap! Overall, while the food isn't amazing, it's a good spot for reasonably priced Korean food.

Would always order their kimbap although the bulgogi Kimbap can be somewhat dry it is still tasty. Service is very friendly and the ambience is also very nice. Would recommend this place if you guys are craving Korean food!

If I could give this place Ten Billion Stars I would. Not even all the stars in the cosmos would be sufficient. Have you seen Kung-Fu Panda? Ya'member how the secret ingredient to the best food was LOVE? They put LOVE into the food here. That's all you need to know, but read on if you want.My wife and I have been coming here once or twice a year since the Pandemic. And even back then they ran the place like epic professionals. I still remember the dude who took our order those years ago, because he was reading an incredible-looking copy of Sun Tzu's "The Art of War." Frankly, when I see food workers sharpening their minds on texts like that, it says a lot of very robustly positive things about the environment in which the food is made; a disciplined one.We've been getting chicken and pork katsu curry here for a while. But one time recently we accidentally just ordered a chicken katsu plate. With... that sauce. That delicious, Heavenly sauce from on high. And they know exactly how to coat it JUST RIGHT, to perfectly compliment the crunchiness of the batter. The balance of those textures, of both sweetness and acidity in the sauce is transcendental. The salad is the most beautiful way I've ever consumed cabbage. It's shredded into Angel Hair, and given dressing in layers, so that you always have just the right amount to maintain the crunch of vegetables to cleanse the oils from the katsu off your palate. I usually skip on salads. I eat all of this one though.And the rice. If you don't have brilliant rice then your ground floor is shaky. And here? It's wonderful. I like to eat with chopsticks, and this is very chopstick-friendly rice that sticks and clumps up nicely. Exactly the way I like it. Never tastes bland, but prepared and cooked perfectly to simply TASTE LIKE RICE. So many places cannot accomplish this simple task. Without proper rice, the rest of the meal would be meaningless. But every single last grain has been made perfectly for years on end now.And most recently we tried a tteokbokki cup. We'd never had one before at all. We wanted to try some new Korean foods, and figured this place is the best Korean joint in town so why not try it here? And OH... what wonderous delights of spice! Of CREAMINESS and long, O' so long pulls of stringy mozz' clinging so desperately to those rice and fish cakes... dripping with a thick, rich and sumptuous sauce... to die for when you dump some on your rice.Took my wife to celebrate finishing her finals. I needed a place to serve us a GOOD meal. Not just to fill our stomachs, but to satisfy our hearts and souls as well, and to soothe her weary mind. The LOVE with which all food is made here has constantly satisfied both me and my wife's hearts, bodies, minds and souls. It is some of the best food I have ever had in nearly 40 years of living in Riverside.Spend your money here. Keep this place in business for the next 200 years minimum. Tell your friends.

Since graduated and I still absolutely adore Manna Grill, I wish I found it sooner! Would have made the nights studying worth it, but I'm here now! Kind of hidden in UV but well worth it! Food is great and generously portioned!Inside is comfy and spacious, owners are great too!

Food is always delicious! My go-to spot for Korean food in the IE. Staff is always so nice and service is reasonable because they make the food fresh which I love!