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    3.4 (45 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Nutella Chia Pudding
    Andrea S.

    Ordered from moonbowls through doordash and wow! So amazing. I got the avocado bulgogi bowl and it was so delicious. The sweet potato really complimented the flavors of the kimchi! Would definitely order from here again. Also got the chia pudding - so tasty. Highly recommend this spot! The spicy mayo sauce was really amazing also.

    Found a hair in one of the pineapples in the bowl sadly :(
    Horace L.

    Found this place via Door Dash and decided to give it a try. I like how they are trying to take Korean cuisine and put a health conscious spin on it. The menu is very modern and attractive to the eyes. I love the website layout and the pictures they provide; it's very helpful for one unfamiliar with Korean cuisine. That being said, we did order off DoorDash (I did check out the website prior to ordering!). It comes with very cute packaging and I can reuse the bag! However...couple things to note about the food. Please refer to the pictures for the following points of critique. My girlfriend did a create own bowl, while I went for the Chicken and Egg bowl. Thinking we would need more for our meal (usually bowls don't fill up my hungry self), I also ordered the KBBQ Cauliflower Wings. There is supposed to be a fried egg for my bowl? I mean, chicken and egg bowl right? Opened up my container and no egg to be found... Then my girlfriend found a hair in her pineapple. On top of this, both our bowls were underseasoned. There didn't seem to be much flavor and we thought it could use at least more pepper or salt. It was a bummer because the KBBQ Cauliflower Wings were seasoned very well and the flavor was delicious! We actually enjoyed this one. However, the former two needs some work. I might be late to the game, perhaps this place has opened up awhile back and I don't go to that location enough to realize it. It's a great healthy option and I like the idea. I'd take note on seasoning of the bowls and some sanitation, and I think this place will continue to take off. Portions were great and it was packaged very well (compostable bowls). Hence my 3 star rating. Considering another visit another time when I need something quick to eat in the San Mateo area!

    Avocado Bulgogi w BrownRice extra toppings marinated cucumbers and Arugula
    Karyn H.

    Absolutely fabulous. I did DoorDash so not sure what the place looks like. It was a homerun. From the packaging and completeness of utensils and no leakage. The food was so flavorful. The bulgogi was so tasty. Tender and fresh. The avocado sliced perfectly. The brown rice was so good and fresh not clumped. The noodles were delicious. The sauce was perfect and I could have eaten it without. I'm full but longing for more. Lots of choices and you can create your own. Please come to Sacramento area.

    Sweet Chicken Kimchi
    Angel H.

    I was so excited to see this place since I'm on a strict diet. Ordered chicken kimchi from doordash and it was pretty good. I think the flavor is perfect for what it is, I was expecting more chicken. And since I've ordered extra broccoli, the portion of the broccoli is a bit less than what I expected. But overall it's very delicious. And I would order again to try their other bowls.

    Logo of Authenticity
    Steve D.

    Moonbowls are healthy Korean, gluten-free food bowls. This Moonbowls location is a ghost kitchen inside the San Mateo Food Hall. It's menu offers Bowls, Appetizers, Desserts, and Drinks. The other day, I ordered the $13 Build Your Own Bowl, with a brown rice base and chicken as my protein. My add-ons were corn, pineapple, seaweed, caramelized onion, and green onions. In general, the food was good. The fresh tasting ingredients, made the bowl a pleasure to eat. The only issue I had was the brown rice base was a little hard. So I wasn't sure if I was supposed to stir it up or eat it as is. I have ordered Moonbowls before (from a different location), but I had a kale base in that bowl. I think next time I'll opt for a veggie base. The food bowl weighed about 22-oz, including the bowl. Located inside the San Mateo Food Hall at 66 21st Ave, San Mateo. Street parking.

    BBQ Chicken Bowl Sauteed Mushrooms Roasted Broccoli Brown Rice
    Pree K.

    Very good food, tasted fresh and healthy! I got the BBQ chicken bowl with brown rice, and with mushrooms and broccoli as my sides. Chicken was juicy and tasty. The broccoli had a little char on it, which was also good. The mushrooms were actually awesome - perfect texture and quite delicious. Great place for a healthy, well-portioned meal!

    Christina L.

    Ordered via Uber eats. I got the kimchi chicken bowls! Great for healthy clean lunch option. First time trying and will be trying the other options next time

    Delivered meal in a cute bag
    Carrie Y.

    Ordered through Uber Eats and found this unique place with a Korean taste. They are more geared toward healthy eating which is what we were looking for. We opted for the Avocado Bulgogi and the Sweet Chicken Kimchi. The meal came in a very cute purple paper bag. The Avocado Bulgogi had "impossible" beef which was not heavy but yet tasty. The Sweet Chicken Kimchi had a but one get one deal, and was quite good. We would definitely try the other dishes next time.

    Sweet chicken BOGO bowl and chia pudding.
    Dane L.

    I ordered a chia pudding, BOGO moon bowl sweet chicken and some fried chicken. It's not worth the money at all. The chicken was old and dry stale. Corn tastes half spoiled. Chia pudding with strawberry we couldn't find any strawberries. Stay away from this place.

    Robert M.

    Moonbowls is in San Mateo!! So excited to have it close. 100% gluten free places are so tough to find for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease and Korean style food is often harder to find gluten free. I would pick moonbowls up in the SF location but now have it minutes from home. So easy to order on the app and the food is all very good. Can't go wrong with any of the items. I like the spicy chicken dish and the fried cauliflower the best. Will be a regular here!

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    Had low expectations coming here and was pleasantly surprised!…read more Food: T-he braised beef noodles were amazing. Noodles were chewier than most beef noodle soups I've had and the beef pieces were very tender and soft. The soup wasn't too spicy by itself and had alot of depth and flavor. -Pro-tip: There is a little self-serve station near the kitchen where you can get add'l condiments like cilantro, green onion, chili, and pickled daikon. SCORE. Add in the cilantro/green onion for a flavor explosion. -Ordered one of the combo noodles + 2 sides. For my sides, I got a blanched bok choy and a fried gyoza. The bok choy was needed to help cut the spiciness of the soup and to add veggies b/c without it, you'd just be having carbs, beef, and soup. Gyoza was a win too. Service: FAST and friendly, just how I like my non-fine dining restaurant experiences. You scan a QR code at the table and then choose an english/chinese option. If you have questions, you can ask the staff, but there isn't a TON of options to choose from, so make it easy on yourself and order a noodle soup. Ambiance: Ample seating at 1:30pm on a Sunday. Didn't have to wait, which was a big plus as all the other restaurants in San Mateo over near 3rd/4th and B street were packed. Overall: Highly recommend and would come again. This might be my favorite niu rou mian spot!

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    I stopped by for lunch with a small group after a coworker recommended this spot, and overall I…read moreleft satisfied. I had been looking forward to trying the Brussels sprouts and the burrata, melon and prosciutto plate, and they definitely lived up to the hype. We also shared the Double Pepperoni and Carne pizzas, which were a great size for the table and perfect for sharing. The food hit the spot, and all of my lunch cravings were definitely satisfied. The only downside was the seating and service. We were placed in a corner at an oddly shaped table that made it a little uncomfortable for everyone to sit. Our waitress was friendly, but the service felt a bit over-attentive. I appreciate staff checking in, but I would have preferred a more relaxed approach...five check-ins would have been plenty instead of ten. Giving guests a little more space to enjoy their meal would make the experience feel even more comfortable. This was my first visit, and despite that minor issue, I really enjoyed the food and had a good experience overall. I'll definitely be back.

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