Korean-inspired fast casual restaurant chain - think Chipotle but Korean and a bit healthier (still pretty salty though). Been to this locations many times in undergrad and stopped by recently on the way to the library nearby. Over the years, they have made their regular bowl size smaller, introduced a smaller bowl, then also changed the size of that. It seems now that the small and regular bowl is almost minimal difference in terms of what they are scooping, so if you already know the bowl is a lot for you, the smaller bowl may be more worth your money. For base, my go-to is mix of noodles and purple rice. Their noodles are made of sweet potato starch, so my base also happens to be a good gluten-free option. For hot toppings (black beans, curry chickpeas, bean sprouts, potatoes, and broccoli), you can ask for a total of 4, where "extra" of anything counts as 2 of that. So I get extra beans and extra potatoes, which counts as 4. My favorite 2 meats are their steak and korean BBQ. Well flavored, but again, on the saltier side. For cold toppings, they said they didn't have any carrots and I didn't inquire further if I had to wait for that or not, but that may have been due to me coming at opening. So you may be expected to wait if ordering at opening hour. Otherwise, the front staff were nice. It's pretty empty at opening for dining in. Side street parking there is difficult to get, but there is a lot behind it that is free for 30min (turn into E 115th to get there). read more

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Easily the most disappointing bibibop I've been in. I've heard of bad chipotles, bad McDonald's etc, but for some reason I thought bibibop would be immune to this stereotype. 45 minutes prior to closing, half of the toppings were missing because they didn't want to make them again. You couldn't see what they had because it was in random bins scattered behind them. It was also cold. The water dispenser shoots water all over the counter it was hilarious. Bowls were filled as skimpy as they could be without raising an eyebrow. My food was still good and yummy and I ain't no Karen but dang I thought spending the extra money to eat at a nicer fast food place would be worth it and it usually is, but this bibibop was mid read more

This is one of my favorite places to eat takeout when I want something light and healthy. The ingredients are always fresh and tasty. Unfortunately, my bowl was barely filled halfway. Which is the reason for the four stars. I do recommend you try. If you're new here try the bowl. You can customize your toppings. I recommend trying the sesame ginger dressing read more

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My husband and I have been here before and usually have been pleased with the food. However, we both were disappointed this time on how the food tasted. I had chicken as my protein and it tasted like it was cooked along with the salmon. We took some of our food home with us and ended up throwing it out as both of us were not feeling well later on. read more

Fun little Asian chain restaurant. I have seen these around but never eaten a one. Went for a late lunch and it was easy. Pick you item, if you want protein, veggies, and sauce. We found nearby street parking but there is also garages nearby. It is in the University District so I imagine the time of day and day you go could limit parking options, but that is based on what I saw not living in the area. So for the food, definitely would eat here again and liked the noodle bowl with spicy chicken. I had sweet potato noodles as my base, with potatoes, red cabbage, corn, sea sesame kale, cheese, spicy chicken, with Yum Yum sauce. It was fresh and delicious. Drinks have free refills. read more

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The food was delicious, but the service was so odd that I had to leave a review. All of the workers just stared at me and my girlfriend like we were idiots and barely said a word to us when we spoke. And if they did speak, it was usually just a grunt or them muttering something. I felt like I was inconveniencing them for ordering food despite the place literally being empty. I thought I was overreacting until I talked to my gf when we left. So so strange... Would come back to Bibibop, just never this location. read more

How disappointing to come home only to find out that both bowls I ordered online were made without the rice bases. What's wild is that upon arrival, my husband had to wait for steak. Yet nobody thought to mention that they were out of the turmeric rice we ordered. I would've gladly took something else, but instead I got two half full bowls that I paid full price for. Now I'm home cooking my own rice! Smh!! read more

BIBIBOP Asian Grill - Salad Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

A standard bowl restaurant in the Bibibop chain; pick your base, pick your meat (or tofu), pick your toppings, they make it in front of you. Clean, fast, healthy (depending on what you order). Ambiance is fast-food, but that's what you came here for, a healthy alternative to greasy fast food. read more

I ordered a takeout order and found what looked like a piece of yarn in my bowl. The steak is also really tough, so I wouldn't recommend it.

Treated a coworker and myself to lunch. Had it delivered to our office. Dived in my bowl and was so disappointed with the cold hard rice!!! I contacted the Restaurant immediately and informed the Manager, Giovanni that I was totally dis-satisfied with the cold hard rice and could not eat it. He apologized and offered to return 14.00 to my card. To date the money was never returned. I contacted him and was assured that the money would be returned to my card in 3 to 5 business days. I've reached out several more times but at this point I have given up. BTW, I walked back to my coworker's area after that lunch and she too informed me that she did not like the hard rice. She said she tried to microwave it but it was just not good! I told her I wished she had told me earlier so I could have told them neither of us was satisfied. But, the refund of one lunch would have been OK for me. Oh Well, I'll just take the lost and will never order from them again! read more

New to BIBIBOP. I have seen them around, but I finally stopped and got some takeaway. I was not disappointed. I am going to assume it's as healthy as it looks, colored veggies, tender protein, tasty sauce, and calories ( I know, but you need to know). Excellent taste. I had the steak bowl, which provided me with 2 meals, they do offer a smaller bowl. Looks like a Monday place for sure, when the local, small places are closed, or any day of the week. read more

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I have always Loved bibibop but I have watched this location fall from grace over the last four years. today is the final straw. the food was badly prepared; rice was hard and clumpy, crispy chicken was too hard, veggies were undercooked, miso soup was "out" as usual, lemonade looked disgusting. workers had earphones in, talking on the phone or to each other, one even giving me a mocking smile before further ignoring me as i waited to place my order. but worst of all, and this is the first time i'm experiencing this, the whole place smelled like piss. like aged, festering piss. if reading that disguested you, then imagine how i am feeling typing this, sitting in front of my inedible food with my senses molested. i have been loyal to this location through the years, but i'm doubting that i'll ever come back. lately, i have been throwing out more food than i eat, and this place has become a hot mess that smells like a tipped-over porta-potty. if you care about the reputation of this place being more than just affordable take-out junk, then there need to be some serious changes. i know there is potential. two years ago, the employees were golden, and the food delicious. read more

Solid and fast Asian bowls, kinda of like Chipotle. Can order ahead online or in person, service is very fast and price very reasonable. Parking is available in the lot behind and it is free if you're only picking up (less than 30 min in/out). Good portion size for all the toppings, including protein, and it definitely filled me up. read more

It's funny, I'm Korean and never thought a fast casual Korean place would be somewhere I would frequent, but I actually love the convenience and taste of Bibibop. I like getting the potato starch noodles and purple rice, with pretty much all the toppings. I feel like they might be getting rid of the gochujang sauce, which is a bummer. But Bibibop never disappoints and the service is fast and friendly. It's definitely an elevated and better version of chipotle, when youre craving something healthy and heavy! read more

Came back again the other day when I was in a pinch. I ordered ahead online and scheduled a pickup time. My order ended up being almost 30 minutes late AND they messed my order up (I ordered two bowls and they mixed up the bases of them). To be fair, the store seemed a little chaotic and seemed to be understaffed. However I was a bit disappointed in the service I received. read more

We arrived in town, pre-concert, and wanted to find something healthy and satisfying ~ quickly. We downloaded the app and ordered dinner. The estimated time was 10 to 15 minutes. When we arrived early, they were finishing up our order! We were thrilled with the tasty and fresh quality of our meals. ***We plan to look for other locations when we travel for tennis tournaments ~ always looking for quick and healthy options! read more

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I went thinking it was a full restaurant serving bibibop. It is actually a fast casual similar on style to a chipotle. Ingredients were very fresh and I had the spicy beef. Broccoli was cooked perfect with a bite, not limp and old. Everything was hot. The restaurant looked very clean and modern with good energy read more

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Awe man I really wanted to like this place. The food was bland, maybe turning rotten in one case and sauces were wet skimpy (Doordash'ed). Pro-ish - A lot of food for an affordable price. Although, I've worked in food service ans the gave me literally 1.5 cups of rice EASY. Really wasteful. - The sauce I did get was tasty - Tea was tasty as well! Cons - Very little protein - Sauces were about a teaspoon and a half per serving. I ordered extra bc I never tried it before and it wasn't included. - My potatoes were a gross color. They were grey and off. Potatoes are tricky as they can turn but these were cooked. Not sure if they were going bad before or after cooking but they were not appetizing at all I would not go back. read more

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This is a great healthy lunch or dinner option in Cleveland. It is located on the Case Western Reserve University campus in the University Circle neighbourhood. This area of Euclid Ave. is filled with new apartment buildings and plenty of food options. I first visited Bibibop in Columbus (Ohio) about 3 years ago when my mom got some free food at an event and told me about the purple rice. I was intrigued about the purple rice but ended up loving what I tasted. FOOD -- Super fresh and delicious. Everything comes in a small or large bowl. You first choose a base (greens such as lettuce or mixed greens, white rice, purple rice, or noodles). Then you pick hot toppings, a protein, and finally a sauce. The hot toppings are potatoes, bean sprouts, or black beans. Protein options are tofu, chicken, spicy chicken, and steak. There are also cold topping options such as kale, carrots, corn, etc. I came here before a Yelp event on 14 March 2019 and I arrived with fellow Yelper (Ilona P.) around 6:10pm. I ordered a small rice bowl with spicy chicken. I added cold toppings - corn, red cabbage, kimchi, kale, cucumbers, and carrots to my bowl. I enjoyed my dinner and appreciate that I could add as many toppings as I wanted without getting charged extra. I got some sauces on the side but they can add the sauces for you as well as you order. FREE MISO SOUP is given with every meal. All you do is grab some soup located at the end of the checkout counter. FOOD TYPE -- Alot of comments seem to be sensitive or angry that this place doesn't have authentic Korean food. Personally, in my opinion, I don't think this is meant to be authentic Korean food but I don't care too much because the food to me is delicious. I believe the owner created Bibibop as a quick and healthy food option that slightly mimics Korean food. There is nothing wrong with this food concept since so many other places have Westernised their food types to appeal to consumers - examples include Chipotle (Mexican), Piada Street Food (Italian), and Panda Express (Chinese). PRICE -- A large bowl is $7.49 and a small bowl is $6.49. The price is fair considering all the toppings that can be added to your bowl. SERVICE -- The employees I encountered were nice and fast in serving my bowl. The food here is tasty and super fresh. They serve nothing new or spectacular but I still love it. It is similar to Chipotle but about $1 cheaper than Chipotle and they offer more vegetables than Chipotle. I will be back and I recommend you visit. *** - 45 total reviews in 2019 - 254 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 15 March 2019 read more

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I am inspired by the manager here who made my day after I made a mistake in my order for delivery. THANK YOU. YOU DESERVE A RAISE. Mix purple rice and noodles as the base. Thank you to my roommate who taught me this BIBIBOP hack. I always get the tofu bowls and WILL BE coming back. They real good. As you can see, they are also loaded with the toppings. Great because you can make it as healthy or saucy/saturated as you please. read more

BIBIBOP Asian Grill - left: Spicy Chicken Bowl right: Organic Tofu Bowl - Salad Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I've been a regular at this location for the past two years and the quality of this establishment has been decreasing in recent times. It used to be damn near perfect. I would come every chance I got and invited my friends. But now things are different. Food often isn't cooked right. The restaurant isn't as clean. Employees aren't as considerate. The servings are smaller. The miso soup is starved of tofu. From my observation it's not just me--I've been seeing a decrease in turnout too. read more

Not a bad spot at all. This was also super affordable, given how generous the workers were when building my bowl. BIBIBOP is close to UCity, which is nice if you're living near CRWU. I wanted something healthier for dinner while I was staying nearby Cleveland Clinic, so I didn't mind walking down here to pick up some food. BIBIBOP's menu is definitely Korean-influenced, the concept being that you get to create your own bibimbop bowl. Some of the food items are non-traditional (for instance, the black beans and kale), but I was impressed that the flavors of sesame oil and gochujang were actually spot-on. I decided to include in my bowl a mixed green base, spicy chicken, potatoes, bean sprouts, kimchi, kale, carrots, egg, cucumber, and yum yum sauce. I loved that they didn't charge extra, even though I asked for extras on some of my toppings. I also liked that I paid only $7 for my entire meal. The only *very minor* criticism I have is that BIBIBOP would not be a great place for me if I'm in the mood for authentic Korean food. Otherwise, I actually liked my meal a lot. Now I wish they had a place back in San Francisco (which is where I'm originally from). read more

BIBIBOP Asian Grill - Salad Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Mann this is some delicious Asian fusion food here very tasty . A wide variety of choices ,I had the spicy chicken and Tofu mixed together. Lot of toppings and not horribly priced . I paid 11 dollars with double protein. Very friendly staff as well ! Very nice seating inside. read more

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Highly disappointing. Would've given them one star, except the food is cheaper than similar restaurants and decently fresh. It's pretty much korean style Chipotle (build your own bowl). You can get white rice, purple rice, noodles, or lettuce (salad). Protein options are chicken, spicy chicken, steak and tofu. There are a few hot toppings- potatoes, bean sprouts and black beans. And a bunch of cold topping options- daikon, kimchi, cucumber, carrot, kale, lettuce, corn, egg and cheese. Also free miso soup and sauces bar, there are 6 different sauces- cucumber wasabi, teriyaki, yum yum, Korean red, sriracha, and sesame ginger. I got a bowl with white rice, chicken (non spicy), all the hot toppings and cold toppings, sauces on the side. Honestly none of the components of the bowl were flavorful and I was highly dissatisfied. I tried all the sauces, they all have some room for improvement. The bowl was warm, likely related to having mostly cold ingredients, but it would've been a lot better if it was served hot (I realize they can't make it in a hot stone pot like Korean bibimbap but still, I did not enjoy it warm with cold toppings). It also wasn't salty enough, especially to be served on a plain rice and multiple raw unseasoned vegetable toppings. I tried adding some soy sauce but it didn't help much, and I didn't want to drown it in soy sauce. None of the 6 sauce options are salty either, most were more sweet or spicy or sweet and spicy. The miso soup was alright, pretty much just a standard miso soup. I have never eaten somewhere that has been so disappointing and I did not have any amount of enjoyment in this food. I would rather eat chipotle or chapati or subway or mcdonalds or Taco Bell. Would not go here again ever. read more

Best healthiest fast-like food ever. Excellent purple rice sweet potato glass noodle chop green onion kimchee black bean bowl with Asian spice sauce options and Korean barbecue proteins. Please raise capital and expand. I will invest!!!!! read more

The food was average but more importantly do the employees know how to greet their customers?..

Surprise, surprise- cheap lunch/dinner on the table! I was amazed how cheap and tasty was my order. The place was in the middle of university Circle food district. The space inside wasn't big but had plenty of space. The concept of ordering was similar to chipotle style: order the base- rice or salad; next- protein and last- add ons. Also, they offered miso soup for free, yay! I def will be back! It was not just worth every penny but also I liked the quality and taste of my prepared bowl. read more

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Great food! Gluten free everything?! What?! Healthy and tasty? Yum!!!! Great atmosphere! Great staff! The service is really good. I will be going there a lot! read more

I see Bibibop is capitalizing on Korean food's past glory as trendy food. Since then, Korean cuisine has now been replaced with trendy Japanese cuisine. Just like Chinese food was trendy way back then. But what's with people dunking a bunch of food in a bowl of starch then making a fuss over their genius? First it was Buddha bowls, now it's poke bowls, and for Bibibop it's bibimbap bowls. Bowl foods are a pretty delicious and manageable to do at home. I also like poke bowls like everyone else every once in a while. But if I'm coming out to eat a bowl at a restaurant, the bowl better be impressive in taste or aesthetic. Otherwise what incentive do I have to spend my money on something I can make at home well? Oh, and bibimbap is already great when you go to a real Korean restaurant. I had a poke bo- Oh I mean a bibimbap bowl at Bibibop. Nothing stood out. So much that I can't really think of anything to say. Bibibop doesn't really have parking. You'll have to find metered parking or park at a garage. The customer base is mostly made of working people that come to Bibibop for lunch. read more

The food is okay. My gripe isn't the food, it is the filthy condition of the inside. Lots of flies, dirty tables, overflowing garbage can. The workers were friendly enough but no one is cleaning up the restaurant. There's a sign outside looking to hire people at $18/hour plus tips. For that amount of money the workers should have that place spotless. Definitely never going back. read more

update ---- I won a free bowl through Instagram so I decided to stop in around 11:30 AM. Unfortunately this is the worst experience I've ever had here so far as I was placing my order the person working the hot food station brushes the bean sprouts that have been sitting on her dirty work station and put them into the serving bean sprouts ...and then proceeded to take a scoop of sprouts and put it in my bowl... are you serious? The next girl that helped me at cool foods was extremely friendly however told me that I could get every sauce I wanted on the side after I made my bowl and that if I wanted it on the side to just get it at the station. but then when I do go to the station they don't have the sauce I want there (cucumber wasabi) and when I ask another worker where it is she told me I have to get back in line if I want that sauce. so all right guess not then??? Lastly my free bowl which was pretty cheap even if I had paid for it being a salad and with only vegetables- wouldn't allow me to get kimchi with it. they said if I wanted the free bowl I would have to pay an extra fee for kimchi. like no I came here because I thought I had won a free custom bowl but alright read more

BIBIBOP Asian Grill - Salad Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

BIBIBOP is a solid choice for takeout lunch near Case and University Hospitals Main Campus. This is yet another "Chipotle style" restaurant that allows you to customize and Asian bowl full of protein and veggies. BIBIBOP is known for their purple rice (it really is purple!) and is probably the most popular starch option. They also have salad, noodles, and wrap options available. For protein, you can choose from spicy chicken, beef, regular chicken, and tofu. The seasonings are great. Finally they have a huge selection of sauces and veggies. The only sauce that you have to ask for as you go through the line is the Cucumber Wasabi sauce. All of the other sauces can also be applied directly to bowls or out into plastic takeout cups so you can sample your way through. My favorites are the Cucumber Wasabi and the Korean Red. They also offer complimentary miso soup. Not what I want during the summer months, but it's great during the winter!!! read more

BIBIBOP Asian Grill - Salad Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I'm not generally a huge fan of Asian cuisine but truly appreciate a meal at Bibibop! This "Chipotle-esq" meal allows you to build your bowl as you walk down the line. I find their food to be tasty and a good healthy option. I appreciate the purple rice and the fresh vegetables such as mushrooms, corn, carrots and cucumbers on my bowl. I also like that I have a plethora of sauce options to choose from. The restaurant is always clean and staff is friendly, going above and beyond to make sure every visit is a positive experience. I'd definitely recommend a stop at Bibibop for a tasty, quick meal. read more

I eat at here once a week and the food is always delicious and the staff friendly and expeditious. Today, the team went the extra mile to take care of me when a problem arose. I'll keep coming back, great delicious food! read more

For another quick lunch place around Uptown, Bibibop definitely gives a bit more variety yet is also not particularly special. If you were choosing between Chipotle and another place, you still get a rice bowl here for cheaper and arguably more food that could turn into two meals with the miso soup, so that's a good deal! Be careful about the sauce. I got spicy chicken and did not need any additional sauce. Adding more would be foolish and very heavy. This is not Korean food, please do not be fooled by the name because bibimbap is a Korean mixed rice dish, but there are totally untraditional things you add in a bibibop bowl and I did not remember the meal being particularly hot or warm either. However, bibimbap you get at Korean restaurants is typically very hot, especially if it comes in a stone bowl where the bottom is just toasted crispy rice. Now that is what I really want! read more

Dining in is open but socially distanced and there are no longer self serve sauces or miso soup. For $10 you can get a large portion of meat with a base like rice or salad or noodles and then choose from a variety of toppings. Asian Chipotle. read more

Light and airy stop in the middle of University Circle. The interior is bright and spacious even if a bit utilitarian. Parking is a bit of a challenge but available across the street and to the rear. Ideal for college campus to accommodate walkers. The menu is a bit bland as you have the choice between kale mix, white rice and brown rice as your base, from there you go to a protein and then to toppings. I choose a spicy chicken with cucumbers, kimchi and soy ginger sauce.. Recommendations were not at all helpful and the concept is rather ambiguous if you've never stopped in before. The counter person had 5 foot long hair and was less than helpful. She didn't know what kinds of beverages were available and was unable to explain any of the sauces. I felt I was rushed through. It appears there are several good reviews so I'll presume they'll do ok. Some thugs wandered in starting trouble with a university student and she left to avoid confrontation. For me, not off to a good start. read more

BIBIBOP Asian Grill - Salad Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I swear Uptown has every sort of "make your own bowl" sort of restaurant within the span of two blocks. Bibibop is a Korean restaurant chain where you can make your own bowl of rice, salad, or noodles, or make a roll with a variety of toppings. Their meat options are simple - pick chicken, spicy chicken, steak, or tofu. You have the freedom to add any or none of the toppings that they have, as with other places like this. When all is said and done, you'll be feasting with your eyes with all the different colors of toppings, but also leave you full without feeling gross. For about $7, you could get two meals out of one bowl depending on how hungry you are at the moment. They have free miso soup as a nice palate cleanser. I did enjoy their variety of ice teas and lemonades, if you're willing to spend an extra $1.99. read more

BIBIBOP Asian Grill - Salad Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

BIBIBOP allows you to create your own bowl. This location is in uptown near university circle. I highly recommend a base of both purple rice and noodles. The spicy chicken is my favorite protein. Try all of the toppings, especially the kimchi. There are multiple sauce choices (yum yum, siracha, ginger, teriyaki, etc), so you can change the overall flavor of your meal with each visit. Great portion at a great price. read more

So had heard great things about the place but I was skeptical. I've been to a few places like this before in other cities with varying success. Finally got to try it out today and was pleasantly surprised. It's a chain, so I'll knock it down a little but it's a solid 4 overall. The positive: friendly staff and large portions. Got purple rice with bean sprouts, potatoes, spicy chicken, and all the cold toppings except egg and cheese, and sesame ginger dressing. Everything tasted pretty good, no complaints, and the portions probably rival Chipotle, maybe more. Seems to be a tad healthier feeling than Chipotle too. The space is pretty trendy and definitely arranged with wait longer queueing in mind. The iffy: would have liked more spice in the chicken and kimchi, but I know that's very subjective. I'd also maybe ask for only half portion of the dressing, although not sure if that would severely cut down on the overall flavor. I'd like to try the steak next time. I'm assuming it's more like galbi than just plain steak? definitely recommend to everyone to try and definitely recommend as a great alternate to Chipotle when looking for a big, reasonably priced meal! Will definitely be back. read more

BIBIBOP Asian Grill - Spicy chicken, purple rice, bean sprouts, potatoes, corn, carrot, daikon, cucumber, kale, kimchi and sesame Ginger dressing - Salad Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio