I give up. The recent changes have been tragic. Every ingredient is extremely salty that my spouse and I get a physical reaction to the food now. It cannot compare to any fast food joint or restaurant that uses MSG, that’s how bad it’s gotten.
I’ve eaten here three times since the changes, trying different combinations, and haven’t been able to eat more than half the bowl before I start getting sick.
Before, the food was addicting because it was all balanced, now everything is seasoned with salt, so it’s hard to create a balanced combination that isn’t salty to the point your mouth puckers up and your stomach swells. Somehow, they managed to make the kimchi too salty too. :(
I wouldn’t be surprised if they were instructed to add additional salt to make it more addicting to customers, but if it’s making people ill, it’ll just deter them.
I miss the cucumbers and old kale so much... now my leafy greens are covered in salt. I can never come back, despite this being my go-to for the past five years for delicious and nutritious food. (That’s why I’ve given this location three tries since.)
Not to mention, no matter what combination I’ve tried, it just does NOT taste good. Well, it’s hard to taste anything through the salt anyways, so that makes sense.
It’s gotten to the point where I’d prefer Wendy’s across the street because at least they have options that are less salty. 😭
EVEN THE MISO ISN’T SAFE ANYMORE!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Usually enjoy Bibibop, but the service was subpar, a d the food was less than fresh, a d portions were the skimpiest ever experienced
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Alen Okanovic
They give the bare minimum fast paced to give less for your top doller more for a multimillionaie industry used a app and couldn’t get a bowl like there promotion implied I worked there I know how they cheat people so I left they used leftovers from the night before and serve in the morning
Zoe Carson
This isn’t reflective of this location specifically but the company as a whole. Seeing as this is the test kitchen, this gets the review. I have never been more disappointed in a restaurant I consider a favorite and make trips to Columbus for. The updates on the menu are terrible. You got rid of cucumbers, the GOOD kale (not what there is now), bean sprouts, and red cabbage on top of getting rid of the BEST items of the past, daikon and cauliflower rice. My biggest issue with the updates aren’t necessarily the exact items being gone (although 80% of what I get in my bowl is gone now), but the replacements aren’t even remotely comparable in taste or nutrition value. Bibibop was a favorite for the flavors but also because it was such an amazing place to get a low calorie, veggie packed meal. Now, the new choices of topping are 70+ calories. It would be one thing if you replaced menu items with similar things with maybe different flavor profiles, but to get rid of a cucumber and then offer a chickpea with the flavor of a complete different cuisine is insane. I realize this is in the grand scheme of life NOT a big deal, but it’s wildly disappointing to know that I won’t be coming back to get one of my favorite meals for the foreseeable future. No, I’m not coming in to try the new things either because there is a reason I liked what I like and the new options aren’t it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Megan Axworthy
Devastated. I’ve loved bibibop for years and always look forward to it when I come back to Columbus. I was so sad to see the menu change, it’s great to try new things but to replace classic Korean flavors (sesame cucumbers) with things that make no sense (curried chickpeas) is outrageous. I usually get a large bowl and take half of it home, I forced my way through half and bowl and threw the rest away today. If you’re testing a new restaurant fine, but don’t mess with perfection.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Autumn Renée
The restaurant was nice and pretty well cleaned, the service was average. Their new menu and one bowl size was the most disappointing. Sorry, the old steak was way better... Not sure we will be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
g p
Ordered multiple steak protein sides from this location and was charged $2 more per side than I am at any other location ($7.00 -- every other location is $5.00)
Their menu in the store says a protein side is $5.00. At every other location, a protein side is $5.00. No one told me, until I was at the counter, that a protein side (that is advertised as being $5.00) is not actually $5.00.
Guy at the counter wouldn't charge me the price on the menu and insisted it was reasonable to charge $7.00 for something advertised as being $5.00. Absurd.
Samhita Chaudhuri
The rice had hair in it. The cashier lady was very rude. Not going back again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
David Bowersox
Great value, food and service.
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free! Perfect for Celiac disease.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Chicken Bowl, Lemonade
Dale Riffle (Cartel Dale)
This is now my favorite place to eat in Columbus.
Vegetarian options: The tofu is incredible. I don't know how they prepare it but everyone should try it.
I was in a hurry so I ordered online When I arrived in the store, I asked if my order was in and I was told yes I waited for 10 minutes as I was watching them help every customer ( That all except for one was there before I arrived in the store ) in line while I was waiting I had to ask why is my order not being processed and that’s when they decided to fill up my order So I guess online ordering is not a smart or fast way to order and get your food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Lorrayne Miralha
Love this place and the Steak and noodles bowl!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vincent Lam
BIBIBOP is always good. This place has a clean and fancy dining room and a pretty patio like a small garden. The service was fast and friendly. But their free miso soup was made by a machine like an instant coffee one without tofu. WiFi was not available. I also got diarrhea after my lunch.
We had a spicy chicken bowl, two bibicups (one with rice and another with noodles), cookies and lemonade.
Spicy chicken bowl was really good and yummy. For the price, bibicups are good value options when you're not that much hungry. Hibiscus lemonade was really good. Cookies were yummy as well. Overall, 4.5/5 for the food and experience here.
I give up. The recent changes have been tragic. Every ingredient is extremely salty that my spouse and I get a physical reaction to the food now. It cannot compare to any fast food joint or restaurant that uses MSG, that’s how bad it’s gotten.
I’ve eaten here three times since the changes, trying different combinations, and haven’t been able to eat more than half the bowl before I start getting sick.
Before, the food was addicting because it was all balanced, now everything is seasoned with salt, so it’s hard to create a balanced combination that isn’t salty to the point your mouth puckers up and your stomach swells. Somehow, they managed to make the kimchi too salty too. :(
I wouldn’t be surprised if they were instructed to add additional salt to make it more addicting to customers, but if it’s making people ill, it’ll just deter them.
I miss the cucumbers and old kale so much... now my leafy greens are covered in salt. I can never come back, despite this being my go-to for the past five years for delicious and nutritious food. (That’s why I’ve given this location three tries since.)
Not to mention, no matter what combination I’ve tried, it just does NOT taste good. Well, it’s hard to taste anything through the salt anyways, so that makes sense.
It’s gotten to the point where I’d prefer Wendy’s across the street because at least they have options that are less salty. 😭
EVEN THE MISO ISN’T SAFE ANYMORE!!!!!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Chip Cookie, Kimchi Side, Bowls
Usually enjoy Bibibop, but the service was subpar, a d the food was less than fresh, a d portions were the skimpiest ever experienced
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
They give the bare minimum fast paced to give less for your top doller more for a multimillionaie industry used a app and couldn’t get a bowl like there promotion implied I worked there I know how they cheat people so I left they used leftovers from the night before and serve in the morning
This isn’t reflective of this location specifically but the company as a whole. Seeing as this is the test kitchen, this gets the review. I have never been more disappointed in a restaurant I consider a favorite and make trips to Columbus for. The updates on the menu are terrible. You got rid of cucumbers, the GOOD kale (not what there is now), bean sprouts, and red cabbage on top of getting rid of the BEST items of the past, daikon and cauliflower rice. My biggest issue with the updates aren’t necessarily the exact items being gone (although 80% of what I get in my bowl is gone now), but the replacements aren’t even remotely comparable in taste or nutrition value. Bibibop was a favorite for the flavors but also because it was such an amazing place to get a low calorie, veggie packed meal. Now, the new choices of topping are 70+ calories. It would be one thing if you replaced menu items with similar things with maybe different flavor profiles, but to get rid of a cucumber and then offer a chickpea with the flavor of a complete different cuisine is insane. I realize this is in the grand scheme of life NOT a big deal, but it’s wildly disappointing to know that I won’t be coming back to get one of my favorite meals for the foreseeable future. No, I’m not coming in to try the new things either because there is a reason I liked what I like and the new options aren’t it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Devastated. I’ve loved bibibop for years and always look forward to it when I come back to Columbus. I was so sad to see the menu change, it’s great to try new things but to replace classic Korean flavors (sesame cucumbers) with things that make no sense (curried chickpeas) is outrageous. I usually get a large bowl and take half of it home, I forced my way through half and bowl and threw the rest away today. If you’re testing a new restaurant fine, but don’t mess with perfection.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
The restaurant was nice and pretty well cleaned, the service was average. Their new menu and one bowl size was the most disappointing. Sorry, the old steak was way better... Not sure we will be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Ordered multiple steak protein sides from this location and was charged $2 more per side than I am at any other location ($7.00 -- every other location is $5.00)
Their menu in the store says a protein side is $5.00. At every other location, a protein side is $5.00. No one told me, until I was at the counter, that a protein side (that is advertised as being $5.00) is not actually $5.00.
Guy at the counter wouldn't charge me the price on the menu and insisted it was reasonable to charge $7.00 for something advertised as being $5.00. Absurd.
The rice had hair in it. The cashier lady was very rude. Not going back again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Great value, food and service.
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free! Perfect for Celiac disease.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Chicken Bowl, Lemonade
This is now my favorite place to eat in Columbus.
Vegetarian options: The tofu is incredible. I don't know how they prepare it but everyone should try it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bowls
Restaurantji Recommends
I was in a hurry so I ordered online
When I arrived in the store, I asked if my order was in and I was told yes
I waited for 10 minutes as I was watching them help every customer ( That all except for one was there before I arrived in the store ) in line while I was waiting
I had to ask why is my order not being processed and that’s when they decided to fill up my order
So I guess online ordering is not a smart or fast way to order and get your food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Love this place and the Steak and noodles bowl!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
BIBIBOP is always good. This place has a clean and fancy dining room and a pretty patio like a small garden. The service was fast and friendly. But their free miso soup was made by a machine like an instant coffee one without tofu. WiFi was not available. I also got diarrhea after my lunch.
Vegetarian options: tofu
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Spicy Chicken Bowl, Tofu Bowl, Vegetarian Bowl Build Your Own, Bowls, Steak & Noodle
We had a spicy chicken bowl, two bibicups (one with rice and another with noodles), cookies and lemonade.
Spicy chicken bowl was really good and yummy. For the price, bibicups are good value options when you're not that much hungry. Hibiscus lemonade was really good. Cookies were yummy as well. Overall, 4.5/5 for the food and experience here.
Vegetarian options: Tofu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Chicken Bowl, Bowls, Chocolate Chip Cookie
You can't go wrong here! Love the healthy options!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
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