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.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emma Anthony
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
Shan Wolff
One of our family spots. Everyone finds something they love.
Friendly staff, attentive service, good selection, and high quality food.July 2022:New menu, and the prices have risen a bit. There are six banchan again!March 2022:The menu has changed a little, and the curry ramen and miso ramen are great. There are four banchan, not six, but they are great, too.Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian choices.Parking: There's usually plenty of street parking.Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible, gender neutral bathrooms.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jacob Frantz
Decent Korean style food had a bowl sweet potato noodles was nice lots of noodles light on meat and vegetables but good potstickers pass fried with very little
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Japchae, Bulgogi
Bruce Owen
Jhap Chae Fried Rice was very tasty. The Jhap Chae (which has sweet potato noodles rather than rice) was also good but a little too sweet for our tastes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Strauss
Tasty for lunch. This place is about KFC and Bi bim bop. I like the Dol sot bi bim bop. Tons of veggies.
bijay Gurung
Bowld Korean Rice Bar is an awesome and beautiful place with nice service. The ambiance is delightful, and the decor is pleasing to the eye. The staff is friendly and attentive, ensuring that you have a wonderful dining experience. Whether you're a fan of Korean cuisine or just looking to try something new, Bowld Korean Rice Bar is definitely worth a visit.
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
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
One of our family spots. Everyone finds something they love.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Decent place, can be a bit
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Favorite place for bibimbap.
Restaurantji Recommends
Friendly staff, attentive service, good selection, and high quality food.July 2022:New menu, and the prices have risen a bit. There are six banchan again!March 2022:The menu has changed a little, and the curry ramen and miso ramen are great. There are four banchan, not six, but they are great, too.Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian choices.Parking: There's usually plenty of street parking.Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible, gender neutral bathrooms.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Decent Korean style food had a bowl sweet potato noodles was nice lots of noodles light on meat and vegetables but good potstickers pass fried with very little
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Japchae, Bulgogi
Jhap Chae Fried Rice was very tasty. The Jhap Chae (which has sweet potato noodles rather than rice) was also good but a little too sweet for our tastes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tasty for lunch. This place is about KFC and Bi bim bop. I like the Dol sot bi bim bop. Tons of veggies.
Bowld Korean Rice Bar is an awesome and beautiful place with nice service. The ambiance is delightful, and the decor is pleasing to the eye. The staff is friendly and attentive, ensuring that you have a wonderful dining experience. Whether you're a fan of Korean cuisine or just looking to try something new, Bowld Korean Rice Bar is definitely worth a visit.
Recommended dishes: Spicy Pork Belly Bibimbap, Kimchi Fried Rice