Had lunch at My Bowl Korean BBQ today and really enjoyed it. The food was great, the customer service was super helpful, and the kids had a blast. If you haven't tried them yet, I definitely recommend giving them a visit! read more

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It was dreary out, so I searched Yelp for a nearby restaurant that served soup, and I was directed to a Korean place outside the Scott gate. I walked in and was overwhelmed by the sight of a large bookcase containing dozens of varieties of pre-packaged ramen. That wasn't the kind of soup I had in mind (because...pre-packaged ramen), but I thought I would give it a shot because I didn't feel like driving anywhere else. Apparently customized ramen is a cultural phenomenon that I was unaware of. The owners walked me through the process. You pick your ramen. You pick your toppings (meats and veggies). You take your "kit" to the ramen cooking machine and make your soup. I ended up being very happy with the results. The soup was tasty. The place was new and clean. The staff were friendly, helpful, and attentive. Five stars. read more

My Bowl Korean BBQ - Ramen library, ramen with toppings, ramen cooking machine, finished ramen - Korean Near Me - Scott Afb, Illinois

Such a unique and fun spot! Getting to choose your ramen and toppings and make it all right there was such a good time! The owners were very friendly and everyone made sure we knew what we were doing which was helpful! The store is cute and fun and has a lot of unquestionably Korean flavors. Our ramen was really delicious! Parking is easy and there is a cute patio as well! A little pricy but worth the fun! read more

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Had a great time taking my boyfriend out for lunch for his birthday here during the work day! It's convenient for anyone who works on base nearby. Loved that they have free toppings too along with their paid ones. The people are very nice and the restaurant is clean, orderly, and even though there are tv screens playing Kpop music videos loudly, it wasn't so loud that you couldn't hold a convo. I'm looking forward to trying it for dinner with bbq soon! read more

My Bowl Korean BBQ - Miso ramen - Korean Near Me - Scott Afb, Illinois

Just Left Scott AFB And My Bowl Ramen Library Was Wonderful. I Got To Pick My Ramen And Ingredients. I Am Very Satisfied Again. read more

My Bowl Korean BBQ - Ramen W / Chicken, Shrimp, Beef - Korean Near Me - Scott Afb, Illinois

I will preface this by saying we have NOT tried the new iteration of this restaurant. We ate at My Bowl Korean a few times over the past few years, but hadn't been back in about 6-7 months. We were Extremely Disappointed to learn that back in July it was converted from a good Korean restaurant into a... ramen place. And not a good, freshly-made ramen place, they now have a wall or "library" of colorful, store-bought, plastic ramen packages and weird stations with futuristic coffee pots where you cook it. It's all very pretty and clean and, frankly, very South Korea-looking. They do have a lot of flavors and brands to choose from. When we showed up and looked visibly confused, we were given a quick tour and we decided against eating there. If I was a college student and this was my campus cafeteria add-on? Meh. I'm wondering if ramen is somehow a trendy thing that my Millennial self has missed? It's just not my thing and I'm still salty from the disappointment of learning the only reliable Korean BBQ within 40 miles is gone. read more

We tried their food last year and the taste was absolutely wonderful. The only problem it is so very expensive three of us ate and the bill was $53 a little too rich for my budget. If they lowered their price, some I would be more prone to go to the restaurant more often. read more

Called Ramen Library now, and hosts a huge assortment of ramen and special cookers for them. Delicious and fun to dine in! I was able to split my one bowl with my 2 kids and it was more than enough lol It's a tad pricey but I get it. read more

My Bowl Korean BBQ - Mascot and snack walk behind - Korean Near Me - Scott Afb, Illinois

I absolutely love My Bowl! The staff are always friendly, attentive, and super knowledgeable. There's a huge variety of ramen to choose from, ranging from mild to very spicy, and I really appreciate that each ramen option clearly lists allergens--so helpful for someone like me with an egg allergy. The ingredients always taste fresh, and the toppings and add-ons are fantastic. The refreshers are absolutely delicious, and I love that you can customize your own bowl--it makes the experience fun and memorable. I've visited several times since discovering this place, and I will definitely be coming back again and again! read more

After spending a year in Korea, my husband was hankering for authentic Korean food. My Bowl didn't disappoint! We ordered off the menu, and everything we tried was delicious and fresh. I was happy to see the kimchi/pickles assortment served too! The soy garlic wings were divine. We also enjoyed the tteobokki, mandu, and bibimpap. Our server was very sweet! They also have a small grocery area that's well stocked with Korean classics! read more

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In from California and decided to check this place out. If you're new to this, you'll get a thorough introduction of how everything works and assistance if you require it. Once you get a hang of the process, it's super easy and convenient. Ingredients/toppings are great and you can build your ramen bowl with all you can use toppings for only a little over $12. After you build your bowl, you roll over to the cooking station and set up the magic. It was a great experience and I would highly recommend it, especially if you like ramen and Kpop! Five stars indeed. read more

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I went here with my family, the food was good! So many options to choose from. I went with the spicy seafood ramen. It was good, I enjoyed it. My family enjoyed their meals too! The service was overall pretty good, the people were so kind. The atmosphere was pretty calm and relaxed. The one thing I must complain about is the prices. This trip, with my family of four was 60+ dollars. Even the dang to go bowl costed us money! It was extremely expensive and stupid. I do not recommend if on tight budget. read more

This was our first time here, my granddaughter had seen the place on TikTok and wanted to try it. We drove an hour and a half to get here, and it was worth every minute of the drive! What a cool concept! You can choose any kind of ramen imaginable, very cool Korean desserts and drinks, the atmosphere is amazing and the owners were very involved, super friendly! We were not disappointed at all, and will definitely be back in the future! read more

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Went once for a work lunch and returned quickly with my wife. Very friendly staff, great selection of raw products that u choose to cook as you wish. Different levels of flavors and spices etc. Will be back read more

We are so so happy to have a Korean spot so close to home! Ambiance is clean & the modern decor is a nice touch! Service was truly wonderful from the moment we walked in the door. They offer dine in & carry out service. We were pleasantly surprised every step of the way. All of our food was delicious. Hurry in, because they do run out of certain items on first-come basis. We cannot wait to come back and hopefully get some steam buns & kimchi pancakes. read more

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I had been waiting for this place to re-open. Drove past the closed for repairs sign a couple years. I was super excited to see that it had finally opened. My husband always says the best Korean food is near a military post gate. I believe the owners are different now. We still decided to give it a chance. The guy at the counter was nice and the menu was simple. We ordered our food and went to Constance seat in the dining room. It was spacious and clean. The usual Kpop videos were playing on the screens. My spicy ramen was delicious. I could have used more broth though. My friend loved her ribs. There were 2 fried dumplings included with each entree. I don't remember what they are called but they should definitely be on the menu. The attendant checked on us and was overall helpful. I had to get the hubby a beef bulgogi to go and he said even reheated it was good. I'll be back. read more

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First time here with my darling wife and it was a good experience. Held a table for 5:15 on a Friday evening. Very clean establishment with servers that are attentive and helpful. Everything we ordered was fresh and flavorful. The kimchee was just the spice I enjoyed. Now there are a few reviewers that mentioned that this place is a little pricey but you have to keep in mind the banchan is unlimited and meat is not cheap. It was a nice relaxing dinner and a place I will go back to when the Korean bbq urge hits me. 11/3/23. Pics included. read more

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Not impressed. Food wasn't that good. Place was clean. Customer service was excellent.

Wow, what a find! We came by My Bowl Korea BBQ last week and were amazed at this authentic restaurant located near SAFB. We had a party of 6 and made sure to make reservations prior to arriving so that we could do the Korean BBQ (you can order a la carte as well). We chose the "classic" Korean BBQ. The service was excellent! Our waitress was so attentive, kind, and knowledgeable. She helped make our first batch of meat on the grill and even gave us tips on how to eat the Korean BBQ we made! I've been to many Korean BBQ places before and have never had this great of an experience (from both the taste of the food to the amazing service!). Of note, the Korean BBQ comes with a soup and our group tried both the Kimchi soup and the tteokboki. They were both delicious with a spice that complemented the dishes well! The side dishes were also great! Of note, there is a time limit of 1.5 hours for the Korean BBQ (not an issue at all for us, but something to be aware of). I can't wait to be back. Thanks for an amazing experience! read more

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It appears the restaurant has converted to the Ramen library. I would have loved to try the Bibimbap or the table BBQ grill I've seen in earlier reviews. You pick your package of instant Ramen (a wide variety of different Korean brands. Nongshim Shin, Buldok, etc), pick of different extra ingredients some free some cost extra and take it to the water dispenser/cooktop. There's also a menu of street foods if you aren't in the mood for Ramen. For beverages, they serve Boba, tea, and some other bottled asian soft drink and juices. There's also a wide variety of Korean desserts. The restaurant itself was nicely clean and organized. They had multiple big screen TVs with K-pop music playing in the background. There was also an outdoor dining area that appeared to be pet friendly. The customer service was pretty good. Gary and the staff did a really good job of explaining how everything was supposed to go. The Ramen was pretty tasty. I added an egg, spam, cheese and a bunch of the free veggie toppings to my bowl. I also tried the pork cutlet and rice which was pretty good as well. I can see the restaurant being very popular in the colder months. The restaurant definitely has a kid friendly aesthetic. I would definitely take my young nieces and nephews here to try it. It's located right outside the main gate of Scott Air Force Base. It's open to everyone, not limited to those with base access. Just be sure not to accidentally drive to the main gate if you don't have clearance. read more

This is such a friendly welcoming restaurant. Ordering is done at the counter as you walk in. Everything was explained to us in detail and it seemed like the host was enjoying talking about the food. And it sure is worth talking about. Korean dishes and served with pride . One of our party needed gf choices and the chef came out to make sure she understood what was needed and served it right up! Reasonably priced, fresh and delicious. My order was served with daikon, kimchi, chili sauce and two scrumptious dumplings. Located outside Scott AFB's west gate. No frill dining, but a real treat of out of the ordinary food served with pride. read more

My Bowl Korean BBQ - Vegetable bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Scott Afb, Illinois

Food service, good ambiance, friendly staff. They have karaoke Wednesday. Best place to dine in if you live on base scott AFB read more

My Bowl Korean BBQ - 3 meat bibimbap, yummy. Taste feels home - Korean Near Me - Scott Afb, Illinois

SO excited that they managed to open back up! It's more expensive than it used to be, but that's pretty understandable. And the upgrades they made to the interior are really nice. We were here with friends and shared the meat combo they offer, so folks could try a little of everything. All the food was really great, though the mandu were different from any I'd ever had before. Not my favorite, but that's just my opinion. The service was very friendly and helpful. I've heard people complaining about the prices, but I think it's well worth it, to have such high quality Korean food on THIS side of the river! read more

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Amazing choices for ramen! Great atmosphere and the owners are super nice and friendly too, we had a great conversation!! Absolutely love this place and already can't wait to come back. Especially for the desserts! read more

This place is fantastic ! Authentic Korean in the metro east and this place will beat anything in St Louis. Family Veteran owned. I had pork bibimap bowl which was a pure delight replete with crispy rice on the bottom Ordering is at the front counter, seating is spacious, and KPop on the big screens. Quick friendly service and they serve a table top BBQ after 4pm Wednesday thru Saturday which I can't wait to try. Reservations available. read more

My Bowl Korean BBQ - Lunch menu Beef Bibimbap and beef bulgogi. - Korean Near Me - Scott Afb, Illinois

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Amazing food and service! The wings are a must-try, but everything we had was delicious. Friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere made the experience even better. Highly recommend! ! read more

Great, authentic Korean food with friendly service! While it's a little out of the way (right outside the gate at Scott Air Force base), and has some odd hours (be sure to check before you make the drive), the food is excellent and it's a great experience, if you love Korean food, or if you just want to try it for the first time. Bulgogi, Bibimbap, and even the option to cook your food yourself, right at the table! I love this place, and their upgrades to modernize the interior, and provide more options, are well received. Don't miss out on trying new things! Kimchee and other assorted, pickled and/or cured sides are flavorful and worth a try (or, if you are like me, you ask for more). Get out there and give this place a try - you won't be disappointed! read more

We went on a tuesday night, so we were one of two parties in the whole restaurant! It was quiet, and our server was very kind. He offered to help us get our food started, and was very knowledgeable on the different dishes and rules for the all you can eat. Constantly helping change our grill and ask if we needed any more food or refills. Overall a very enjoyable experience! read more

This review is purely about the food as the staff was friendly and it's a beautiful restaurant inside. Im Korean and was super excited to see the big my bowl Korean food sign when arriving here at Scott. However, I was extremely disappointed as the food was not good. I ordered a Spicy bulgogi meal and a couple of other things. But I'm most angry about the spicy bulgogi!! As soon as you open the bento you get an overwhelming scent of broccoli. I am Korean and I never had big chunks of broccoli in my bulgogi! Seems to be a filler so it looks like you get more. It lacked flavor, had no spice, oily, an overwhelming sesame oil flavor and tasted like reheated meat that's been microwaved. The jap chae tasted old and reheated with no flavor. The cucumber kimchi was eh. The rice was the best thing on the plate. The kimchi in the to go cup smelled and tasted like it turned bad. (I'm a kimchi lover and I make my own kimchi) so I'm not just hating. Kimchi pancake was burnt and barely had any kimchi in it, just dough. I asked for crispy and it was burnt. The Pictures should match the food on the website but don't. Chicken cilantro soup online shows soondubu soup so I thought they just called it the wrong name. $17 for 8 pieces of boiled mandu in egg water. Bibimbap portions of veggie/meat and rice was off. It was basically a veggie and meat bowl with barely any rice. The quality of the veggies and meat was good but the portions are way off. With the right portions, it could be good. I tried calling multiple times just to get a refund on the Spicy bulgogi but no one answered. I really wanted to like this place as a fellow Korean and veteran but nothing I ordered tasted good and now I'm out $100. The service was good, super friendly staff/owners and a nice ambiance inside but I would not eat here again. read more

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I've been here several times throughout the years, and I am Korean myself. The food here is okay if you want something different from traditional American food and it does the job, but it's not truly Korean or authentic in my opinion. The kalbi here is extremely sweet and syrupy, and more similar to Hawaiian BBQ than a true kalbi marinade like how Korean people make it. I wasn't able to finish it. The kimchi stew was pretty flat, it felt like they just put kimchi and nothing else in the base that gives traditional kimchi stew the depth that I find in authentic Korean restaurants. There was a flatness in the other stews as well. The pork belly and the bibimbap is decent though because it's not complex to cook them, and I come by to get them when I don't want to travel too far for Korean. The small shop area has some popular Korean snacks and drinks that you can walk in and purchase. If you want more Korean food that really hits the spot, I recommend looking at other Korean restaurants in the area around the base and driving a bit further, or even going across the river for more options. The good thing about this place is that it's right off the base so you don't have to drive as far if you need a quick bite. read more

I had a wonderful experience at My Bowl Korean Barbecue restaurant. The food was delicious, especially the spicy ribeye. We were a party of five and opted for the all-you-can-eat option. We tried the Ramen beef and the Ramen with chicken. We also had a fried appetizer, whose name I can't recall. We absolutely loved it. I also enjoyed a pomegranate martini. The server was very polite and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this place. I'm thrilled that there is a Korean barbecue restaurant in the O'Fallon-Belleville-Shiloh area, right outside the base. Typically, I would have to go to St. Charles for Korean barbecue, so this is very convenient for me. I also had the opportunity to speak with the owners, who are a very lovely couple. The restaurant had a casual atmosphere, but I felt that I could also dress up and go there. I love that they have a mini store in the front. read more

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Check your receipts. I never tip on my card and I was charged over a 5 dollar tip without my consent. For a ramen place. No waiter. I'll never eat there again. read more

Food is great service is very friendly and caring ! Place is clean and well maintained

Service very good Quite a large menu to select from I had Bibimbap tofu in hot sizzling bowl. More food than one can eat so plan to share. My husband had the pork fried rice with egg..it too is large serving Wee bit pricy but you do not go away hungry read more

Very nice, staff was polite and very helpful. Food is very good. Ambience is great. I found it acceptable and comfortable. I will definitely try it again. Everything was good. read more

Top 10 experience customer service was fire. The food was fire. They can definitely be looking for me to come again my new Korean barbecue spot ! read more

The food was very good. That said, it was very difficult to order/understand menu. What wasn't difficult to understand was that they are extremely overpriced! Especially considering their very inconvenient location. read more

Nice quick stop to get Korean BBQ. I got the beef bulgogi lunch special, which ran $18 after tip. Food came fast, and both the beef and pot stickers tasted good. My only problem is that there should've been more food for the price I paid. It's been 30 minutes and I'm already hungry again. *insert sad face* read more

My Bowl Korean BBQ has reopened. I had not eaten at the original place so I can't compare. I can say that the reopened version is top notch. The remodeled interior is gorgeous. Very sleek and comfortable. Each table has a Korean BBQ burner built into the table. We were with a group so we're able to sample most of the menu. It was all excellent. The servers are very attentive. Food comes out of the kitchen quickly and the servers know their stuff. This is a family operation and it really shows. I highly recommend My Bowl. read more

My Bowl Korean BBQ - My Bowl Interim Menu - Korean Near Me - Scott Afb, Illinois

This restaurant has amazing service and wonderful staff. We had Celeste as our server who was super friendly and made our experience very enjoyable. When I called the restaurant to figure out wait times they were busy initially but the owner went above and beyond to call me back and answer my question which I've never had happen before. Everything tasted wonderful and overall we would definitely go again. read more

My Bowl Korean BBQ - Combination grill (chicken, pork belly, spicy pork bulgogi, beef bulgogi, side dishes, and soybean paste stew - Korean Near Me - Scott Afb, Illinois

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