GUYS--- this place is Ah-mazing! Totally worth it to stand in this long ass line during lunch hour. Plus side is that it moves pretty quickly, they're pretty efficient at taking orders and knocking them out during the noon rush. Food is delicious!! Servings are huge (i finished mine, no shame in my game)! There's not much seating and the seating they do have is a bit awkward and cramped because it's so tiny in there and people are lined up along the wall while they wait. I can't wait to go back! I'm going to time it better next tim read more

Red Bowls - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I had a good experience when I went and met up with my friend for lunch. The line was out the door but it went pretty quickly. The poke bowl was value: a lot of fish/food for $12-13. I didn't have anything against this place until I ordered another bowl Togo, brought it home for another friend to eat, and he opened it and saw a fly crawl out from under the fish. read more

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A stellar restaurant - the food so far exceeded my expectations for the amount of money Bulgogi Bowlthat I paid. HUGE portions, as well as fresh ingredients. Owners of the restaurant were kind and I could tell that this place was very loved. This will be my go-to spot for a quick lunch or to meet up with a friend for dinner. read more

So happy that this place survived the pandemic. I've never done dine-in but it's great to take-away and even though there's often a line, they get through it fast and service is friendly. The fish is fresh and delicious and you get a lot for what you pay. I usually have enough for lunch and dinner (or at least a late-afternoon snack!) read more

My favorite lunch spot! Very very generous serving portions, I can never finish a bowl in sitting...! I've tried several different dowls, and never was I disappointed. Sushi and avocado is always fresh! The katsu with an egg is also one of my favorite, very tender and simply delicious! Also, the owner is so kind and nice! Always greeting with positive vibe! read more

Does another 5-star seem like an overkill on top of a feed full of positive reviews? Nope, this place's great. read more

Red Bowls - The 18 aka Alaskan - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This spot is amazing and I'm not saying lightly. This spot has what you been wanting. Best poke I ever had hands down. About 10$ bowls all day. This is the spot for you! I'm going to eat here everyday . read more

Red Bowls - ORDER THE #18 is a must try!!!! - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Came here with a couple friends for lunch. We got here a little past noon and the line was out the door. Don't worry though, as the line moves pretty quickly. From what I saw, it seemed like most people just took it to-go. Only about 2-3 parties actually dined in. Once you get inside the building, get ready to order because the cashier will ask for your order when you least expect it. He will go down the line and queue up all the orders for the cooks to prepare your food so once you make it to the actual register your food will be ready. I got the #40? It wasn't on the menu but it was a red bowl topped with just salmon. The actual bowl contained rice, broccoli, carrots, cabbage, salmon, and a house dressing which is similar to a teriyaki joints house salad dressing. For a little over $10, this is a decent deal filled with greens, carbs, and protein. read more

The guy who runs it is the nicest person ever! He has an efficient way of getting your food ready as soon as possible! It's a very cute mom and pop shop. They stuff so much food in those tiny red bowls that I can get two meals out of it. I usually get the samurai, which comes with a variety of fish. The fish and veggies are always fresh! The fish are a big size. If you get this for lunch and don't want to crash, I suggest to get the bowls with no rice then. read more

Red Bowls - Samurai bowl - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Honestly a little disappointed with Red Bowls. I've heard great things about this place and how the line is always out the door during lunch time. Luckily I didn't encounter any line when I visited around 11am on a Tuesday. The service was incredibly quick though which is a plus if you're looking to grab something on the go during a busy work day break. They probably pre-prep the base to most of their cold bowls. My friend and I got different toppings (he got the Alaskan - crab legs pieces, crab salad, and salmon; while I got the Radical bowl - salmon and tuna) but the base to both bowls are the exact same (rice, broccoli, shredded cabbage, salad). What I didn't like about Red Bowl was the ratio of vegetables to everything else. The fish was fresh and delicious but there was just too much salad in the bowl. The sauce they use is tasty too but they didn't put very much in so halfway through the bowl, I felt like I was just eating cold, steamed broccoli. read more

Read the review on Yelp while in town. Decided to try it out and found about 30 people waiting outside in line waiting to get in. I took a walk, Came back after lunch hour and no line at all. Very tiny establishment. A few tables but mostly set up for take out. I ordered the Alaska bowl and headed back to my hotel. When I arrived, I open it up and was surprised to find a bowl full of goodies. Eight large chunks of fresh salmon, shredded lobster meat and a few strips of crab leg meat. All this on top of fresh veggies on top of warm rice. Just layers of delicious food. Will definitely go back next time I'm in town. read more

Red Bowls - Alaska Bowl! - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love this place! Fast, super friendly and big portions. Not to mention high quality and fresh! My only wish is that they were open just a bit longer but that's for my own selfishness. So amazing! read more

Came here 4 times in a week once. Fresh food, friendly service, and great portions :)

Amazing food at affordable costs. The portions you get for what you pay for are really good. I got the Atlantic? and my girlfriend got the Alaskan. The fish was all very fresh and very tasty. Will be back someday to try the other stuff on the menu. read more

So glad work had scheduled our offsite meeting across the street. It gave us the opportunity to come here during our lunch break. I got the Alaska bowl. I wish I had known that I could have ordered the Alaska bowl as spicy. But that's ok. It was still delicious. I don't need the extra spice to make me feel alive. The fresh fish bowls aren't terribly complicated. The Alaska is imitation crab, slices of salmon on top of either rice and greens with sauce on top. What's amazing is that the portions are very healthy and the fish was fresh. For $10 (before tax), this was a killer deal. The line here can be pretty crazy during peak times. It was out the door and then some. Our wait to order was probably 15 minutes. But once we ordered it was maybe 2 minutes until our order was ready. read more

The food is just awesome! Have gotten the Radical bowel twice and it's always delicious. The service is outstanding. Last time I went, you can say it was rush hour because I was waiting outside in line. But it went quick. When I'm in Seattle, this is the place I now always go to get food. Flight attendant here. read more

One of my go to spots in the area because there are plenty of options and the portions are huge! The owner is extremely friendly and prices are reasonable. I really like their beef udon and bi bim bap bowls. Free fried egg after 2pm! That was a great discovery today. read more

I have a good story about my first experience with this place. I was working and thought I needed to order lunch. I have phone anxiety so I ordered through Uber eats. I got a notification maybe 1 minute after I sent the order in that it was done. I didn't think anything of it actually and waited what I thought was an appropriate amount of time was to fulfill an order. I was wrong to wait lol. I got really caught up in work and went to get my order maybe 40 min late. I know, how could I keep raw fish waiting? (I ordered the samurai bowl.) I kept getting calls, and again I have phone anxiety, so I don't pick up. I'm getting voicemails that my order is ready. Both the owner and Uber eats tried to contact me with urgency. I drop what I'm doing and go pick up my food. The owner, in the most loving way, asks me why I ordered on Uber eats and not by phone? He pointed to his airpod he had in his ear to reassure me he always picks up. Of course he doesn't know I have phone anxiety and I would pay up the ass to not call lol but now I know for next time. What they did with my order though was outstanding. They packed the meat separate and kept it in the fridge for me. And when I got there, they packed up my rice and other sides. It was a memorable experience, and I really enjoyed my encounter with the owner. With the loving scolding to call first, I will definitely do so next time. I'm glad to see this place is still doing well during covid. CALL to store directly to order take out from here. You won't be disappointed in the service or the portions. read more

Red Bowls - Samurai Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Don't let the long line deter you - it moves quick! The food here is always fresh, plentiful, and an awesome value. Under $14 for a huge bowl of fish. I typically get the Alaskan (snow crab and salmon) or the Radical (salmon and tuna) bowl with veggies instead of rice, but anything on their menu looks great. The owner is very friendly and even will crack jokes when it's not too busy. Seating can get a little sparse during the lunch rush, but I typically get my food to go. I highly recommend this place for a quick lunch fix! read more

Red Bowls - The Alaskan Bowl (salmon, snow crab, and snow crab legs) with veggies instead of rice - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Oh my god, this place is so good! I have a hard time not going twice a week since I discovered it here on Yelp. After starting a new job downtown, I was on the hunt for a new go to lunch place that's cheap, fast and delicious, and this place takes the cake. Their fresh fish bowls are incredibly fresh! The tuna is tender and a deep red color, and their salmon is so smooth it almost melts in your mouth. The bowls come with veggies like broccoli and carrots, as well as two inches of soy flavored crunchy stuff (cabbage?), and warm rice on the bottom. It's a bit of a chore eating the crunchy stuff tbh, and wish they just gave you more rice instead. There's usually enough sitting for you and a coworker to take a nice lunch hour, and the cashier guy is friendly and helpful with questions. The food comes out in no time. This place has a long lunch line for a reason, so definitely check them out! read more

Red Bowls - The samurai bowl (partially eaten) - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Tasty food and the owner is super nice and helped me with an issue with my food allergies that was caused by Postmates. Good vibes, it's a casual downtown lunch spot that's a million times better than all the soulless corporate chains around it, will be coming back! read more

Red Bowls might be my new favorite place for fresh fish - anywhere in the country. The food was amazing and I haven't found anything better. I visited during a recent trip to Seattle and was able to visit on a slower day due to a lot of snow on the ground. I had one of their fresh fish bowls and was floored by how tasty it was and how fresh the ingredients were. If you are in town and have time to stop by this place, it is fantastic. There is not a ton of seating so plan ahead in case there is not a place for you to sit. read more

Red Bowls - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Thankful for Red Bowls! Hands down a great place for lunch. Although there always seems to be a queue, it doesn't take long to order your meal and receiving your meal. I chose the bulgogi bibimbap. Their serving sizes are hearty. Some of the vegetables provided in the dish are not your usual bibimbap vegetables. I think I had broccoli?! Which is hands down WEIRD. However, I think the shop is doing their best to cater to American Taste buds. The gochujang sauce they provided was sweeter than ones I've had elsewhere. I didn't necessarily hate it nor love it. Frankly, I like my bibimbap coated with the sauce but they didn't provide enough. Overall taste wise, My bibimbap was good. A lot better than other shops in this area for sure! Definitely gotta make another stop here to try their fish bowls which I have heard rave reviews on. read more

Red Bowls - Bulgogi Bibimbap - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is generally crowded and the wait list is huge whenever I go. So I would suggest to place your order and grab it which saves your time. I ordered Alaska bowl and when I went to hotel and opened the box I am amazed with the portion of fish I got and must say is it is fresh and tasty. Highly recommend!! read more

I can't believe my initial review was only 4 stars. My friends even called me out on it! Red Bowls is one of my favorite lunch spots. I evangelize for them on nearly a daily basis! Everytime I go, I get the Alaskan with brown rice and it tastes exactly the same every single time. Solid!! Be prepared for a bit of a line at the lunch rush, but they go pretty quickly. The best lunch in the area, hands down! read more

I go here like 3 times a week. I love the guy that is always at the cash register. He's memorized my order. Fish is fresh, line moves quickly. read more

Came for lunch, hoping to find some delicious, authentic, donburi style rice bowls...what we got were bowls of oddly neon colored seafood, trenched in sauce. We had the: TNT Spicy Bowl ( $6.45) spicy crab meat, avocado and fresh vegetables - I didn't even know what I was handed when I saw this. It looked like orange, shredded cheese atop some shredded lettuce. Baffled, I looked back at the menu and deduced that this was the crab bowl we ordered because of the avocado that was sitting on top, there was no avocado in our other bowl. The orange stuff was actually the spicy crab meat...I don't even know what to say... it was as bad as it looked. Red Tuna Spicy Bowl ($7.45) chopped raw tuna and fresh vegetables - this bowl was better, the tuna was edible, veggies were pleasant, forgot to ask for brown rice, but overall, not bad. They were closing up half an hour before their posted time, and it looked like a family was leaving together, signs that this is a family run shop...I'm hoping I just chose poorly here, but what I ate was far from authentic and just weird. read more

Red Bowls - TNT Spicy Bowl -yeck - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This place is a fantastic lunch spot if you are craving a huge portion of tasty fish! The service is incredibly fast, the owner is so friendly, and every time I go here it is really just such a treat. read more

Absolutely one of the best places in Seattle to get an affordable sushi or teriyaki bowl. Fresh cut salmon & tuna in the radical bowl is amazing. 10/10 would recommend to anyone who is in downtown during the work week (not open on weekends). read more

Working downtown, tired of the typical downtown eats, and craving for something "Asian" that's actually affordable? I don't usually leave my cubical for lunch. But today I stepped out of the office in hopes to discover a new place to have lunch that's close by my work with a budget of $10 bill in my jacket. I walk by Red Bowls everyday and decided to walk in and see a menu since there wasn't one posted on the windows or doorway to be seen from the outside passers. I checked out the menu and said the prices look affordable, portions look filling, and the pictures of the dishes looks good. As I entered the space, it was to my expectation. The size of an apartment livingroom encompassed with small tables and chairs. Two nice women behind the counter working and greeting customers. Few people trickling in and out of the place. Just a typical small eatery in downtown for the business busy people on the go. As I was greeted, no hello came out of MY mouth in return to the friendly women in the back of the counter cooking, only "OOH BIBIMBAP BOWL!!! BEEF!!!" The order was made within minutes and I actually enjoyed my eats. Whatever kind of mushroom they put with the spinich, sprouts, steamed rice, and beef hit the spot. I should have read the reviews before coming to the place. I'm eagerly awaiting to try the tempura bowl. Next stop in! read more

Once you go Samurai (attached picture) you'll never go back! I'm obsessed with their No. 23 which goes fast and you have to order it before 1-1:30 PM otherwise they're are out. They always use super fresh products and it's lovely. The only downside of this place is that they are closed on the weekends and they close pretty early on the weekdays too (around 3:30 PM). There's usually a long line for this place but they're pretty quick so your wait time wouldn't be more than 20 minutes. And once it's your turn to pay for your order, you'll get your food within a minute or two. I highly recommend this place, especially their Samurai read more

Red Bowls - Samurai (No. 23 on their menu) - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great service, great music, and great Alaskan bowl! Very fresh! I would highly recommend this place. Very busy at lunch but the line moves fast. read more

Red Bowls - Alaskan bowl - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I passed Red Bowls a dozen times, not in one day, but since I started working in downtown Seattle. Once I was through the door, there was no turning back. Red Bowls can seat, maybe 20-25 guests, shoulder-to-shoulder. +1 For the menu selection +1 For the beverage selection +1 For the quick service -1 For the sub-par food -1 For the cleanliness, mostly the signs behind the counter +1 For the coziness I needed some raw fish. When I try out new lunch spots, I have two settings: 1. Proceed with Caution and 2. Go big, or go home. I decided to go big with the Samurai Bowl that included salmon, tuna, albacore, one I cannot name, and a yellow-orange block. On the bottom, was steamed white rice. The middle layer had some veggies in a light sauce of some sort. On top, the fish of course, with a slice of lemon, pickled ginger, some wasabi, and another pickled vegetable/fruit (mango?) With tax, this bowl brought me to: $13.07. A decent rice:veggie:fish ratio. I will come back because they are quick and they quite a selection on their menu from udon to cooked fish bowls to teriyaki to bibimbap with more vegetarian options compared to other places. read more

Red Bowls - Samurai Fish Bowl. Yes, part of my decision to get it was because the name had 'samurai' in it. - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My friend is a regular here and insisted that I must try this place. We got there a little after noon and the line wasn't as bad as I usually see it - we were only a few people outside the front door. The line moved fairly quickly and I appreciated that there was at least enough time for indecisive me to make a decision. I ordered the spicy salmon bowl with avocado and got it super fast. The bowl came with soft warm jasmine rice, shredded cabbage, 2 pieces of carrots and some broccoli topped with half an avocado, large cuts of salmon sashimi and an incredibly delicious sweet & spicy red sauce. There is a good amount of cabbage, which I love, so I thought the ratio for everything was perfect. I would definitely come here again and bring friends too. And hopefully one of them will share with me because that bowl was stacked! read more

Red Bowls - When you forget to take a picture of your red salmon bowl until several bites have been taken - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Super fresh and tasty! My first place to eat in Seattle, that was right choice. I tried bowl with grilled salmon served with cooked vegetables and rice. My husband ate the same but with fresh different fish and octopus. Both were very delicious. read more

Red Bowls - Grilled salmon and fresh fish - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I did not actually eat here, as there were no gluten-free options, but I am reviewing the service from Dennis, who was so very helpful and patient. He even went so far as to examine the ingredient list for an item on his menu for me. I just wanted to suggest that perhaps Red Bowls could experiment with Tamari soy sauce, which comes in gluten-free form? I would love to try your restaurant at some point in the future. :-) read more

I am addicted to Red Bowls, admission is the first step to recovery. Very generous portions, my fave is the BBQ pork, but Central and Red Tuna are also very tasty. Line forms out the door by noon but wait is not too long as churn out product pretty quick. I usually take it to go, otherwise seating is very crowded and small. read more

Good customer service and good food for the price paid. I always like a place with good value. They were quick and service was pleasant. Thank you! read more

This review is for today's visit. I ordered Beef bibimbap with extra mushrooms and an egg and it came to 11 dollars... Prices went up again. The rice was one big gigantic glob in my bowl.... not good, in fact it feels like there is a gigantic glob in my tummy right now.... read more

Red Bowls - Beef bibimbap - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A co-worker suggested we come here for lunch since he's had it before. Unfortunately, the meal was a bit lack luster. I ordered the chicken and beef combo over rice and veggies. I'm not sure why the chicken was a bit of an orange color, despite being teriyaki chicken. It was also chewy and salty. The redeeming feature from this restaurant was the California roll, which was very well made. Not rushing back anytime soon. read more

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