The food at this place is soooo much better than up the street at Korean Superette. If you’re looking for good food this is the one you want. The other places has a much cuter outdoor seating area but honestly the food is much worse that it’s almost not worth it.
Vegetarian options: Vegetarian ramen broth and plenty of tofu
Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian friendly!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Liu Kathy
Love their bibimbap! Also the tofu soups are great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bibimbop, Soft Tofu Stew
Lance Friis
Great service and the meal was wonderful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Pork Belly Bibimbap
Mark Kaplan
Excellent vegan choices. I had the Japchae while my wife had the Kimchi noodles served in a hot stone bowl. I had the Bebimbop in the past. Side dishes served included pickled radish, spicy tofu, seaweed, kale, and kimchi. Service was quick and our carafe of water was keep full by request. This is not a vegetarian restaurant but they have good choices for their vegetarian and vegan customers.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bibimbop, Japchae
Vanessa
Quality and Preparation of food is not consistent. I had a very disappointing meal at Bowl'd in Albany recently. For the prices we were charged... it's definitely not worth it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Max Kay
It's a casual Korean bbq place famous for rice bowl and bibimbop. Service is OK with minimal interaction. Good for kids, seniors, groups and meetup. Parking may be challenging with free street spots.
Parking: It's a bit difficult free street parking
Kid-friendliness: Big table for families and kids.
Delivery took a while. But the food is good. Buckwheat noodles, spicy spicy kimchi fried rice (more likely gochuchang), and kids meals with no spice. Various dumplings, tofu dipped in egg is delicious, and a large and variable menu.
Mike Lok
Bowl'd has several locations in the Bay Area, my wife and I used to go to Alameda location and the Oakland Location a lot before it closed.We've found their food to be pretty good. While the past few years we have mainly gotten take-out/Doordash, more recently we went in person and it didn't disappoint.We usually get the glazed potatoes and the beef short ribs (gal-bi), both came out hot/smoking off the grill/stove and were really good. That time we also had a spicy ramen which was good for sharing.While takeout/Doordash gets the job done, some of these items are much better dining in and when they're fresh off the stove.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Celline Angelica Ocampo
Honestly I just realized, I forgot to review my favorite Korean restaurant in the bay. They just really make my 김치찌개 Kimchijjiggae differently.. I could say it taste like how my grandma used to make it. Their staff is really nice, Portions are great. Must try their seafood pancake and or Mungbean pancake. Even their chicken is great ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Pork Belly Bibimbap, Grill Pork Sushi Roll, Bibimbop, Fried Chicken, Kimchi Fried Rice, Seafood Pancake, Japchae, Glazed Potatoes, Bulgogi, Spicy Tofu Soup, Mung Bean Pancake, Over the Grill BBQ Short Ribs, Rice Bowl, Korean Noodle Soup, Spicy Ramen, Beef Short Rib Stew, Seafood Tofu Soup, Potsticker, Kimbop, Soft Tofu Stew
Liudmila Aseeva
The food is delicious, I always go for bibimbop or braised beef ribs! There is a line most of the time, but the wait is worth it!It can get a little bit loud during dinner time.
Food is delicious. Got a hot spicy pork belly bibimbop with mixed grains. Unbelievably yummy, although careful with the hot bowl!You also get soup and small dishes (like tofu) with the food.Service was great. They were quick, efficient, and considerate staff!The inside aesthetic is relaxing, my only complaint it the floor is SLIPPERY. Just the floor material makes it hard to grip in certain shoes (I do not recommend heels here!)Overall amazing spot!
Was looking forward to our meal, but they told us it would be 30 minutes to cook a basic meal. Can't recommend.
Omari Blockton
Casual dining Korean spot. Had the bulgogo Dolsot. Was ok. Not bad nor memorable. I'd eat her again if other wanted to try it, but personally I'd seek out somewhere esle. They offer a wide range of Korean dishes, but I'd suggest they shorten the menu and instead focus on perfecting a few dishes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
J L
Was looking forward to our meal, but they told us it would be 30 minutes to cook a basic meal. Can't recommend.
Shan Wolff
One of our family spots. Everyone finds something they love.
The food at this place is soooo much better than up the street at Korean Superette. If you’re looking for good food this is the one you want. The other places has a much cuter outdoor seating area but honestly the food is much worse that it’s almost not worth it.
Vegetarian options: Vegetarian ramen broth and plenty of tofu
Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian friendly!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Love their bibimbap! Also the tofu soups are great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bibimbop, Soft Tofu Stew
Great service and the meal was wonderful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Pork Belly Bibimbap
Excellent vegan choices. I had the Japchae while my wife had the Kimchi noodles served in a hot stone bowl. I had the Bebimbop in the past. Side dishes served included pickled radish, spicy tofu, seaweed, kale, and kimchi. Service was quick and our carafe of water was keep full by request. This is not a vegetarian restaurant but they have good choices for their vegetarian and vegan customers.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bibimbop, Japchae
Quality and Preparation of food is not consistent. I had a very disappointing meal at Bowl'd in Albany recently. For the prices we were charged... it's definitely not worth it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
It's a casual Korean bbq place famous for rice bowl and bibimbop.
Service is OK with minimal interaction.
Good for kids, seniors, groups and meetup.
Parking may be challenging with free street spots.
Parking: It's a bit difficult free street parking
Kid-friendliness: Big table for families and kids.
Wheelchair accessibility: Easy flat level entry
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Spicy Pork Belly Bibimbap, Beef BBQ, Rice Bowl, Spicy Pork Belly
Delivery took a while. But the food is good. Buckwheat noodles, spicy spicy kimchi fried rice (more likely gochuchang), and kids meals with no spice. Various dumplings, tofu dipped in egg is delicious, and a large and variable menu.
Bowl'd has several locations in the Bay Area, my wife and I used to go to Alameda location and the Oakland Location a lot before it closed.We've found their food to be pretty good. While the past few years we have mainly gotten take-out/Doordash, more recently we went in person and it didn't disappoint.We usually get the glazed potatoes and the beef short ribs (gal-bi), both came out hot/smoking off the grill/stove and were really good. That time we also had a spicy ramen which was good for sharing.While takeout/Doordash gets the job done, some of these items are much better dining in and when they're fresh off the stove.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Honestly I just realized, I forgot to review my favorite Korean restaurant in the bay. They just really make my 김치찌개 Kimchijjiggae differently.. I could say it taste like how my grandma used to make it. Their staff is really nice, Portions are great. Must try their seafood pancake and or Mungbean pancake. Even their chicken is great ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Pork Belly Bibimbap, Grill Pork Sushi Roll, Bibimbop, Fried Chicken, Kimchi Fried Rice, Seafood Pancake, Japchae, Glazed Potatoes, Bulgogi, Spicy Tofu Soup, Mung Bean Pancake, Over the Grill BBQ Short Ribs, Rice Bowl, Korean Noodle Soup, Spicy Ramen, Beef Short Rib Stew, Seafood Tofu Soup, Potsticker, Kimbop, Soft Tofu Stew
The food is delicious, I always go for bibimbop or braised beef ribs! There is a line most of the time, but the wait is worth it!It can get a little bit loud during dinner time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Food is delicious. Got a hot spicy pork belly bibimbop with mixed grains. Unbelievably yummy, although careful with the hot bowl!You also get soup and small dishes (like tofu) with the food.Service was great. They were quick, efficient, and considerate staff!The inside aesthetic is relaxing, my only complaint it the floor is SLIPPERY. Just the floor material makes it hard to grip in certain shoes (I do not recommend heels here!)Overall amazing spot!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Pork Belly Bibimbap, Bibimbop
Was looking forward to our meal, but they told us it would be 30 minutes to cook a basic meal. Can't recommend.
Casual dining Korean spot. Had the bulgogo Dolsot. Was ok. Not bad nor memorable. I'd eat her again if other wanted to try it, but personally I'd seek out somewhere esle. They offer a wide range of Korean dishes, but I'd suggest they shorten the menu and instead focus on perfecting a few dishes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Was looking forward to our meal, but they told us it would be 30 minutes to cook a basic meal. Can't recommend.
One of our family spots. Everyone finds something they love.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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