WOW!!! This bowl is AMAZING! My noodle bowl is vinegary, tangy, crunchy, and full of flavor!! And super healthy. I wasn’t expecting much after seeing the small amount of topping options but I am blown away. I wish this was on Capitol Hill so I can eat it everyday! The staff was also super nice and helpful since it was my first time.
Jaime Moore-Carrillo
Really tasty! A healthy, reasonably priced quick bite—and not one you’ll likely find anywhere else.It’s the first time I’ve seen southeast Asian food (and especially Burmese food) get the “Chipotle treatment,” and it turned out quite well. I ordered the curried chickpea salad with all the fixings (pictured below); needless to say it was well-seasoned and flavorful.Also—the staff were super kind. Will likely go again!
Ashley Malone
OMG, way more tasteful than I expected. After sightseeing Georgetown, I was seeking something healthy and light to grub on. Luckily traffic was low so customer service was speedy and friendly. Limited seating upstairs available. Food was really good. Portion size was fulfilling.Parking: Parking decks located throughout shopping district. Limited on street parking available.Wheelchair accessibility: This place is not ADA accessible. Stairs at entrance and to dinning loft.
RGK Kalra
What a cute little salad place in the heart of Georgetown. It’s a smallBurmese salad place. The salad was so flavorful. They have a rice noodle which is a great gluten free option.
Vivian Chen
One of my favorite light lunchbox in DC. They basically have a do it yourself rice, noodle, and or salad bowl with a south east Asian flair. A.k.a. dressings are more fish sauce and acid-based which is delicious and refreshing but still flavorful. The first time I visited I believe it was one of the owners who was working the front so there was a bit more love in the salad than my recent visit but the employee helping me this time was still really friendly. The chicken salad is always a winner and you can choose how spicy you want it. They also have an array of vegan dressings and different protein options or even a chickpea curry if you are looking different. The star of my visit this time was the butter semolina Cake. This thing was so soft and creamy with a warm fatty syrup soaked throughout. And the nuttiness and slight texture from the semolina really works in this cake. An extremely decadent way to finish and otherwise light meal
Renee Thomson
Got the shrimp noodle bowl from here and it was so delicious! Service was amazing and the staff was so attentive! Will definitely be coming here again :) They’re prices are really affordable (especially for this area) and seems like business has been a little slow for them so hoping more people will stop by and give them a try! #supportsmallbusiness
Johanna M.
We have the loveliest experience grabbing lunch here! It's no wonder this place is so highly rated. Guys. There are few lunches out there more perfect for a hot, summer day than a Bandoola Bowl. My hubby, baby and I were enjoying a Saturday afternoon in Georgetown, when we realized we needed lunch. We hopped on Yelp, and this place popped up. The Bandoola bowls are super refreshing, and if you enjoy fun textures with your meals, like I do, then there are few places that will scratch the itch like this spot. My hubby ordered a salad with the grilled chicken. I ordered the rice noodle bowl with shrimp. Both were awesome. I got the noodles because I was splitting my bowl with my toddler who loves noodles. Everything tasted fresh, crunchy, and delish! The noodle bowl still comes with the salad ingredients, so you still get the yummy salad experience, just with some noodles as well. The dressings were also really yummy, and the nuts and crunchy onion toppings really made the already crunchy bowls even more crunchy. The salad has cabbage, carrots, apples, and you can add some other veggies if that's what your heart desires I will say that the staff here is so freakin' sweet too! This place is a grab and go with some limited seating on the second floor. When they saw that we were with our baby and planning to dine in, the guy at the register dashed upstairs to fix a table for us. He cleaned it up, and helped us set our stroller aside. This place is great, and I would 100% come here again.
Frank G.
Cool little place that threw together an awesome salad. The place is kind of like Sweet Greens with an Asian twist. I ordered a salad that featured fish sauce in the dressing and really enjoyed it.
Sebastian B.
I got the the Chick Pea Curry Salad with Brown rice and chicken. This was my first time eating at Bandoola Bowl. The bowl was fresh and tasted really good. The service was top notch! The guy making my bowl was very friendly and made recommendations of things to add to my bowl. The bowl was a lot of food for what you pay for( for DC standards). I will definitely be coming back to try the noodles here next time!
Andrew P.
THAI/BURMESE "CHIPOTLE": if you're a fan of Chipotle, Bandoola is an Asian Fusion version of that. You choose a base of rice, salad, or spicy noodles. Then you choose a protein such as chicken, roasted pork, shrimp or chickpeas. Then you add on the variety of chopped veggies you want. Finally, of course, you choose what kind of Asian flavored dressing you prefer and they mix it all up and serve it in a bowl. None of the ingredients are hot because all the meat is precooked and chilled. Flavors are bold but not super authentic. The portion sizes are good and it's a healthy meal option. Overall it's worth trying!
Absolutely delicious food! Very impressed by their vegan chickpea curry bowl, which comes with an assortment of vegetables and a base of your choice. I chose to have it with their spicy rice noodles and vegan dressing, and was simply blown away by the flavors and the different textures of this dish. I will be back many times and highly recommend this place.
Christi N
Great food, reasonable prices and super nice staff! Stopped in for lunch and we were pleasantly surprised. Would come again.
Jenny Jacobs
It’s a good thing it’s not near me, I’d probably eat here 4 times a week. I usually get shrimp as my protein—it’s high-quality.As others have mentioned the staff is lovely, store is clean, and the food is so tasty. I always leave feeling full, satisfied, and healthy!
Dianne Washington
the food was delicious and served hot
Mark DesRochers
Came to Bandoola Bowl this weekend when we stopped in G’town. AMAZING! Food was fantastic. Staff was great. Can’t wait to come back.
WOW!!! This bowl is AMAZING! My noodle bowl is vinegary, tangy, crunchy, and full of flavor!! And super healthy. I wasn’t expecting much after seeing the small amount of topping options but I am blown away. I wish this was on Capitol Hill so I can eat it everyday! The staff was also super nice and helpful since it was my first time.
Really tasty! A healthy, reasonably priced quick bite—and not one you’ll likely find anywhere else.It’s the first time I’ve seen southeast Asian food (and especially Burmese food) get the “Chipotle treatment,” and it turned out quite well. I ordered the curried chickpea salad with all the fixings (pictured below); needless to say it was well-seasoned and flavorful.Also—the staff were super kind. Will likely go again!
OMG, way more tasteful than I expected. After sightseeing Georgetown, I was seeking something healthy and light to grub on. Luckily traffic was low so customer service was speedy and friendly. Limited seating upstairs available. Food was really good. Portion size was fulfilling.Parking: Parking decks located throughout shopping district. Limited on street parking available.Wheelchair accessibility: This place is not ADA accessible. Stairs at entrance and to dinning loft.
What a cute little salad place in the heart of Georgetown. It’s a smallBurmese salad place. The salad was so flavorful. They have a rice noodle which is a great gluten free option.
One of my favorite light lunchbox in DC. They basically have a do it yourself rice, noodle, and or salad bowl with a south east Asian flair. A.k.a. dressings are more fish sauce and acid-based which is delicious and refreshing but still flavorful. The first time I visited I believe it was one of the owners who was working the front so there was a bit more love in the salad than my recent visit but the employee helping me this time was still really friendly. The chicken salad is always a winner and you can choose how spicy you want it. They also have an array of vegan dressings and different protein options or even a chickpea curry if you are looking different. The star of my visit this time was the butter semolina Cake. This thing was so soft and creamy with a warm fatty syrup soaked throughout. And the nuttiness and slight texture from the semolina really works in this cake. An extremely decadent way to finish and otherwise light meal
Got the shrimp noodle bowl from here and it was so delicious! Service was amazing and the staff was so attentive! Will definitely be coming here again :) They’re prices are really affordable (especially for this area) and seems like business has been a little slow for them so hoping more people will stop by and give them a try! #supportsmallbusiness
We have the loveliest experience grabbing lunch here! It's no wonder this place is so highly rated. Guys. There are few lunches out there more perfect for a hot, summer day than a Bandoola Bowl. My hubby, baby and I were enjoying a Saturday afternoon in Georgetown, when we realized we needed lunch. We hopped on Yelp, and this place popped up. The Bandoola bowls are super refreshing, and if you enjoy fun textures with your meals, like I do, then there are few places that will scratch the itch like this spot. My hubby ordered a salad with the grilled chicken. I ordered the rice noodle bowl with shrimp. Both were awesome. I got the noodles because I was splitting my bowl with my toddler who loves noodles. Everything tasted fresh, crunchy, and delish! The noodle bowl still comes with the salad ingredients, so you still get the yummy salad experience, just with some noodles as well. The dressings were also really yummy, and the nuts and crunchy onion toppings really made the already crunchy bowls even more crunchy. The salad has cabbage, carrots, apples, and you can add some other veggies if that's what your heart desires I will say that the staff here is so freakin' sweet too! This place is a grab and go with some limited seating on the second floor. When they saw that we were with our baby and planning to dine in, the guy at the register dashed upstairs to fix a table for us. He cleaned it up, and helped us set our stroller aside. This place is great, and I would 100% come here again.
Cool little place that threw together an awesome salad. The place is kind of like Sweet Greens with an Asian twist. I ordered a salad that featured fish sauce in the dressing and really enjoyed it.
I got the the Chick Pea Curry Salad with Brown rice and chicken. This was my first time eating at Bandoola Bowl. The bowl was fresh and tasted really good. The service was top notch! The guy making my bowl was very friendly and made recommendations of things to add to my bowl. The bowl was a lot of food for what you pay for( for DC standards). I will definitely be coming back to try the noodles here next time!
THAI/BURMESE "CHIPOTLE": if you're a fan of Chipotle, Bandoola is an Asian Fusion version of that. You choose a base of rice, salad, or spicy noodles. Then you choose a protein such as chicken, roasted pork, shrimp or chickpeas. Then you add on the variety of chopped veggies you want. Finally, of course, you choose what kind of Asian flavored dressing you prefer and they mix it all up and serve it in a bowl. None of the ingredients are hot because all the meat is precooked and chilled. Flavors are bold but not super authentic. The portion sizes are good and it's a healthy meal option. Overall it's worth trying!
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Absolutely delicious food! Very impressed by their vegan chickpea curry bowl, which comes with an assortment of vegetables and a base of your choice. I chose to have it with their spicy rice noodles and vegan dressing, and was simply blown away by the flavors and the different textures of this dish. I will be back many times and highly recommend this place.
Great food, reasonable prices and super nice staff! Stopped in for lunch and we were pleasantly surprised. Would come again.
It’s a good thing it’s not near me, I’d probably eat here 4 times a week. I usually get shrimp as my protein—it’s high-quality.As others have mentioned the staff is lovely, store is clean, and the food is so tasty. I always leave feeling full, satisfied, and healthy!
the food was delicious and served hot
Came to Bandoola Bowl this weekend when we stopped in G’town. AMAZING! Food was fantastic. Staff was great. Can’t wait to come back.