Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Red Bowl

    4.4 (188 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

    Order Red Bowl Takeout or Delivery

    Red Bowl Photos

    Business Info

    RED BOWL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Trendy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Red Bowl

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Crispy Honey Beef
    Jackie P.

    Red Bowl is one of those places that just makes you happy the second you walk in. It's owned by the sweetest family whose kids went to the school where I teach, and you can feel their warmth in everything from the food to the way they greet you. The dining room and bar were all decked out for Christmas and looked beautiful. Cozy lights, festive decorations, and comfy chairs that make you want to stay forever. We got a big round table in the back with a giant lazy Susan, and I swear we could've spun that thing all night. We ordered a ton of food to share because that's the only right way to do it. The wonton soup was perfect on a 30-degree night. The crispy honey beef stole the show. We even ordered it twice because it was that good. The steamed dumplings (both chicken and vegetable), pork fried rice, lo mein, and sesame chicken were all delicious. Not a single miss. Dessert was just as amazing. We tried three mochi flavors (green tea won my heart), plus cheesecake and a chocolate fondant that was ridiculously good. Our server was so sweet and even took our picture, moving a few plates out of the way first like a total pro. It's such a special place run by people who truly care. Great food, great atmosphere, and even better vibes. I'm already counting down the days until I go back!

    Triple Delight!
    Sharon W.

    Quick, friendly and efficient service. The food is fresh and flavorful as always. When I explained I had to limit my sodium, the kind waiter offered to prepare my chicken with mixed vegetables without msg without sacrificing any flavor. Very helpful and deeply appreciated!

    Egg roll
    Fawn G.

    Chicken bao bun... I mean what are we talking about? "Chicken bao buns are a popular dish featuring fluffy, steamed Chinese buns filled with a variety of chicken preparations, sauces, and fresh garnishes. The chicken can be prepared in various ways, including crispy fried, pulled, or ground and seasoned. " Well.. we are talking about Red Bowl's Chicken Bao buns that are lip smacking delicious fluffy cloud bun with choices of fried chicken, Kaarage like prepared, or pork belly bao. All baos come with 2 pieces and greens;, the crack sauce that comes with the fried chicken adds a kick. The veggie lo Mein was also delicious; packed with broccoli, onions and carrots. The portion is enough for two people and if solo, there will be leftovers. Their egg roll is consistently crispy and delicious accompanied by a fire engine hot mustard and sweet duck sauce. Scrumptious indeed! Red Bowl is consistently delicious whether I'm dining in or ordering delivery. This review is for delivery; and the food is equally delicious compared to dining in. We know some restaurants delivery is a totally different one from in person. Red Bowl is opened until 10pm most days so if you have a cravingggg.. you know who to call! RB is located on 8518 Third Avenue

    Margarita
    Cris T.

    I came in tonight to order pan fried pork dumplings (fried on both sides) and pork fried rice to go. While my food was being prepared, I ordered a spicy margarita on the rocks with salt. It was amazing! I stood at the bar and took notice how clean the bar top was and how everything looked clean. The price was right and my food was amazing. The staff is friendly and I can't say more about the place. If you haven't check this place out, you're missing out.

    Tofu Kimchi Salad Plate
    Megan H.

    One of my favorite spots in Bay Ridge! The food and service is consistently phenomenal and the prices cannot be beat. Really beautiful restaurant with a great menu of delicious bites!!

    Pork with Garlic Sauce
    Tory L.

    Very upscale Chinese American spot in Bay Ridge. Pricey but the food quality is tremendous. I will declare them the best Scallion Cakes I have ever had, they have a flaky,almost pastry quality and are not overly greasy like many of them tend to be. The General Tsos chicken is nice chunks of white meat chicken with a sauce that doesnt go into the cloying area that so many do. The Pork in Garlic sauce has very fork tender pieces of pork and the veggies are all great quality. The Hot and Sour soup is perfect for when you feel youre coming down with a cold in all its sinus clearing goodness.The Chicken Wings were meaty and well made i went with the Soy Garlic ones. The only item i wasnt crazy over was the eggrolls which I didnt feel were crisp enough and filling was 95% cabbage. Only issues I have with them is not having Combination Platters like virtually every other Chinese American pot and the prices are really high which makes them more a splurge than the average Chinese spot. Overall tho this is a very solid place.

    Charlie O.

    As a native Brooklyn New Yorker, I don't give praise lightly -- but Red Bowl truly impressed me on my very first visit. From the moment you walk in, the ambiance is inviting, clean, and thoughtfully put together. It feels modern yet comfortable, the kind of place you want to actually sit and enjoy your meal instead of rushing out. The food was outstanding -- fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care and quality ingredients. Every dish tasted elevated, balanced, and satisfying, not greasy or rushed like so many places. You can tell there's pride behind what's coming out of the kitchen. The service was equally top-notch: attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming without being overbearing. It's rare to find a spot where the food and the service are both this solid. Red Bowl is a real gem in Bay Ridge. High quality, great atmosphere, and excellent service -- I'll absolutely be back and recommending it to friends and family.

    BBQ Boneless Ribs, Chicken Chow Fun, Spicy Garlic Sauce Shrimp (delivery)
    Jenny T.

    After the pandemic, the quality of many American Chinese food places around Bay Ridge went down. This is the only place that doesn't upset my stomach afterward. Whether it's dining in or ordering out, this is a safe and cleanly place if you don't feel like taking any risks.

    Red Bowl

    What a great experience I'm born in Brooklyn living in LA visiting so my brother he took me to the Red Bowl Chinese Restaurant. He praised everything about the Establishment and he was right. The service is excellent and beautiful Big fish tank to look at, and the food was absolutely delicious right on the money. I had the combination fried rice the house rice the chicken was excellent and my brother got broccoli and beef, dessert was good pistachio cake out of this world. I would highly recommend this wonderful Chinese Restaurant for people who love good food and great service I hope you enjoy my pictures and I will probably be there maybe tomorrow or the next day five stars.

    Baby Bok Choy
    Ann D.

    Food is Chinese authentic, service is fast and friendly, true Chinese food, at great price, Cash drops prices at check out! just go!

    Chicken and Broccoli;  IG; susanlamx
    Susan L.

    This place did not disappoint! This is was our 2nd time coming as a family and we all loved dining here. I personally loved their orange chicken and crab rangoon. Their chicken was fresh and was super tasty! Very crunchy and it hit the spot! Crab rangoon- was very crunchy! It had a bit too much of mayonnaise but did the job! Overall, my family and I were impressed with the service. They were helpful and attentive. We loved their ambience-they decorated for chinese new year and my family took a lot of photos! At the end they would give us fortune cookies and their fruit of the day. Tip: if you pay in cash you wont have to pay the extra fee for card.

    Mongolian beef
    Latiful A.

    Came by lunch. Service was great, ambience is tradition diner with Asian influences (cozy). Our dishes varied from good to great to excellent. Highly recommended the soups and Mongolian beef. Fried rices were great. Vegetables used were fresh and salt level was perfect. Certainly, a repeat type of establishment.

    Shrimp with cashews delicious
    Pamela E.

    Shrimp with cashews was EXCELLENT. Egg roll and won ton soup were awful. Received shrimp rolls instead of rock shrimp and didn't realize it and failed to check receipt to see what I was charged for. When we asked to get everything to go, they never wrapped up our white rice that we paid for. Service very good. Won't go back.

    Roast Pork Lo Mein

    See all

    Photo of Ben A.
    0
    16
    12

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ka V.
    118
    170
    237

    3 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 3
    Love this 2
    Oh no 2

    10 months ago

    Food is delicious and plentyful. Staff very nice and accommodating. Wide variety of food.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ayad A.
    0
    39
    15

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jaclyn C.
    1364
    1226
    1792

    1 year ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 2
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 1
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0
    Photo of A A.
    0
    19
    6

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 2

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of D D.
    0
    63
    0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Ken P.
    303
    498
    1244

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of ginny h.
    21
    20
    19

    1 year ago

    Food was very good. Be mindful of service charges. I called the order into restaurant, no service charge.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Very nice and cozy interior and the food is delicious! The chicken and broccoli had that classic Brooklyn flavor you'd expect in Bay Ridge.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Bonnie B.
    29
    87
    203

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Bklynzizi P.
    44
    96
    1355

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 1
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Donna Z.
    256
    5
    12

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 2 of 5

    Ask the Community - Red Bowl

    You might also consider

    BK Seafood Market

    BK Seafood Market

    4.4
    (91 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    One of the better Chinese banquet style restaurants that I've been to. Came during late…read morelunch/early dinner hours to beat the dinner rush. It was around 4:30pm and when we arrived, it was empty which was perfect for us. Space is big and spacious and their tables, plating, and decor really stood out to me. Seemed fancier than other Chinese restaurants! Ordered a variety of dishes and they were all really large portions and well-prepared. None were overly salty or sweet, just right. My favorite was their chicken, eggplant and salted fish claypot dish. It's one of my favorite dishes in general and they made it very well. Definitely will come here more often and will rec my family to try this place out for our next family event.

    Good prices on family set meals. Came here twice for celebrations and ordered the family meal for…read more8. The meal includes geoduck sashimi, jellyfish & mixed appetizer, soup, steamed fish, crab & lobster with sticky rice, abalone, steamed shrimp, noodles, and veggies. Some dishes were bigger than others. Both times I came they didn't have abalone so we substitute the dish for garlic scallop (which I prefer). The menu also says it comes with house special dessert but we never gotten any. For any seafood, it's market price plus they add a 30% processing fee, which is strange to me. For a Chinese restaurant which usually does not charge tax if you pay with cash, they charge tax here whether you pay by card or cash. The restaurant is pretty big and spacious. They have pretty large tables, suitable for parties and celebrations. There's a private space upstairs with 3 large tables for parties. The restaurant is pretty slow in the afternoon.

    Photos
    Baskin-Robbins Birthday Ice Cream Cake
    Baskin-Robbins Birthday Ice Cream Cake
    Steamed Carp (I ate the eyeballs)
    Steamed Carp (I ate the eyeballs)
    Oysters

    See all

    Oysters
    East Harbor Seafood Palace

    East Harbor Seafood Palace

    4.2
    (917 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    If you regularly get Dim Sum, you know that East Harbor Seafood Palace is one of the classic spots…read moreto go to when in Brooklyn. As a lover of Dim Sum, I start my weekend morning by making the long commute just to get a taste of everything. The spot is constantly bustling with people moving in and out of the restaurant, the waiters running around, the carts strolling to each table, etc. These days, cart services have been decreasing, but it's nice to see that some spots have still kept them around. My rotation always includes the following-har gow, deep-fried noodlefish, shrimp cheong fun (rice noodle roll), zhaliang (fried dough rice noodle roll), chicken feet, and beef tripe-and now more recently, salt and pepper squid. I'm not even joking when I say this, but my mouth was salivating when they placed everything in front of us. Everything was fresh and just so full of flavor. I randomly get reminded of the taste and suddenly crave it again. We also have to thank the wonderful expeditors who would make sure we got everything we wanted. When the salt and pepper squid had run out of the carts, they made sure to request more for our table and got us a fresh, hot, and steaming plate of it. Everything at dimsum might seem very hectic and quick, but when you're sitting down with your family and friends, it can really feel calming. They also give you a choice of tea; we love getting chrysanthemum to wash down the grease from the fried food. There's no wonder people make this a weekly routine; it's just got everything you could need.

    This is my parents' preferred dim sum spot in Brooklyn, so I've been coming here for a while now…read morebut didn't realize I never wrote a review for it. This time, we took my in-laws, since we were in Brooklyn, and we don't get to have good dim sum in North Jersey. We came at 12:30 on a Saturday, and it was about a half hour wait. Parking is either street parking or valet, but it's a small lot, so there's usually a line of cars waiting for the valet. We ordered the usual suspects - ha gow, shumai, spare ribs, chicken feet, etc. But this time, my FIL noticed some sort of red rice roll stuffed with ground shrimp and youtiao, that we tried. It was really good, and I don't even normally like youtiao. But it was stuffed with flavorful ground shrimp, which I loved. We also ordered some mei fun, and ho fun with beef gravy. I'm not a huge fan of ho fun with gravy (I prefer the dry stir-fried version), but it came with lots of beef. The portions were also huge, which is another reason my parents like this place because there's always leftovers for the next day. This is definitely our go-to dim sum spot in Brooklyn. I would just come earlier if you don't want to wait.

    Photos
    Dim sum carts in the private room
    Dim sum carts in the private room
    Cute buns
    Cute buns
    Golden Egg Fried Rice ("Dry Baby Shrimp and Dry Scallop with Salted Fish and Egg Fried Rice with Raisins"; 金雙蛋炒飯): $19.95.

    See all

    Golden Egg Fried Rice ("Dry Baby Shrimp and Dry Scallop with Salted Fish and Egg Fried Rice with Raisins"; 金雙蛋炒飯): $19.95.
    Tian Shun Restaurant

    Tian Shun Restaurant

    4.4
    (5 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    My fave place to go for quick lunch/dinner on 8th ave. This spot serves authentic authentic…read morecantonese homecooked food. Not restaurant food. I'm talking grandma's-house-in-the-mainland type canto food like bitter melon, pork meat pie, fermented peppers, and braised pig's feet. It's the real deal and it's REAL GOOD. They also serve roast meat (chicken, duck, pork). They don't speak fluent English, so it will help if you know Mandarin/Cantonese OR keep your dialogue to a minimum by following the directions below. I highly recommend getting the combo with rice and 3 sides. To order, go up to the glass window (outside) and gesture that you want your food to-go or to eat-in. I usually get it to-go. The sides are displayed in the pans behind the glass. Choose 3 by pointing. My usual order is a meat pie, preserved peppers, and a vegetable. Then, go inside and pay (about $6.50 per combo). They will ask if you want a free soup...say yes because the soup is filled with MSG and is delicious. I can understand why people would be hesitant to come here due to concern for cleanliness, but all the good restaurants in Chinatown are dirty. I'll take my chances.

    It's $6.50 for 3 options, comes with rice and a soup on the side…read more It's $7 for 4 options, comes with rice and a soup on the side. I got steamed egg, sweet and sour chicken, cauliflower and ong choy. They have seating in the back if you would like to sit their and eat. You do have to order before you can sit in the back though. The staff is nice, they can answer any questions you have for them.

    Photos
    Fried tofu cubes in a semisweet oyster sauce
    Fried tofu cubes in a semisweet oyster sauce
    Sesame chicken
    Sesame chicken
    Pork chop in black pepper sauce

    See all

    Pork chop in black pepper sauce
    Bonnie's

    Bonnie's

    3.7
    (229 reviews)
    7.9 mi
    $$$

    Came to Bonnie's on my birthday, and was pretty impressed most of their dishes!…read more Our waiter provided some helpful recommendations, and I started with the cilantro soda. Even though I'm not cilantro's biggest fan, it was such a refreshing drink that was both savory and sweet. We then got started with the long beans, which were rich and savory, with a creamy garlic and shallot sauce. They were cooked quite well, but I felt like the you tiao was too hard to chew and a bit overfried. We then got the porridge and cold chicken dishes. Loved both! We finished with the bkrib sandwich, which was probably my favorite for the portion size, and delicious ketchup with the shoestring fries. What we ordered was perfect for a party of 3, and a good mix of refreshing and also rich dishes.

    I had a great time at Bonnie because it provided comforting and familiar flavors yet sprinkled in…read moresome fusion and new combos! Started off with the chrysanthemum salad that was tossed lightly in a umami, tangy dressing. At first I wish there were more chrysanthemum leaves to napa cabbage, but later I felt like the ratio was appropriate cause the cabbage was more neutral and provided additional crunchiness. The lo bah go was quite interesting! I don't think I've ever had it fried with butter. I liked the larger chunks of preserved veggies 菜圃. The combo with hosin sauce or with the shrimpy chili oil was very tasty. The naw mi fan (sticky rice) was probably the highlight for me! It was their spring version which featured a celery herb salad and pistachios. The sticky rice was nicely done with a cripsy outer layer, chewy rice without being overly sticky. It paired very nicely with the citrus-y and herbaceous salad as well as the nutty and savory pistachio pea puree. The McRib sandwich brought back many childhood memories, especially with the bun that you find at many Cantonese bakeries. Ribs were well seasoned and very tender. The fries were *addicting* likely from the MSG but they were GOOD. We ended our meal with the fried milk which was crunchy and chewy. The pork floss added a nice contrasting savoriness and umami to the sweet and creamy vanilla ice cream and cream, while the peanuts added more textural contrast. I just wish there was more ice cream instead of cream. Staff were nice and polite; they were able to accomodate us earlier than our reservation time. Food came out at a good pace. During the day, it definitely felt more casual, homey. When it got darker, the candles and the crowds made it feel more intimate, which served as a great place for dinner with friends or a cute date.

    Photos
    Bonnie's
    Dao gok
    Dao gok
    BKRib Sandwich

    See all

    BKRib Sandwich

    Red Bowl - cantonese - Updated July 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...