Incredible food! My very first time trying Korean fusion and I plan on going back! Great prices especially for the area and such nice employees!! 10/10 read more

I hadn't reviewed for a while but with the experience I had today I had to this time. Stopped by for lunch, the girl that takes the order is having a really bad attitude. I ordered through an app, and when it's my turn,I walked up to her and informed her about my order, she gave me the perfect " i don't care " kind of look and pointed to the back and said" I don't know about all that , JUST go there and find out !" SMH. You don't greet you customers and you don't care you customers --- very disappointing experience. read more

Great place for a quick healthy flavorful bowl. Great selection of meats/veg. I get the lemongrass chicken with sweet potato noodles. A rarity to find decent Asian fare in the neighborhood (that is not purely Thai). Faster service than Chipotle. Ordering is really fast with the iPad kiosks. Perfect for a weekday meal after a long day at work. read more

Great location, atmosphere, and food! The Korean short ribs are a must have. Hands down one of the best spots for a nice lunch in NYC.

Bland bland bland. I don't know what else to say. It's stir fry that requires the addition of sauces that are one dimensional. Stay away. Save your money and appetite for a better place. read more

This was the perfect post Joyce Theatre choice for a tasty and healthy dinner to go! Super tasty veggies and poached salmon with sauce. Yum! read more

I loved this place. Inexpensive healthy food. I had the black rice with chicken, broccoli and bock choy. I was very satisfied afterwards. Staff was kind and helpful. My only critique is that the guy that rang me up didn't know that they no longer served avocado tempura. But the food was great. read more

My favorite healthy go-to spot in my neighborhood. Everything is cooked fresh! Soooo good!!

I'm from Sweden, where meatballs is kind of our national. Som Bo's meatballs were better than many of the ones I've tried back at home!

Ambiance: well designed. Has interesting benches off to the side. Cleanliness: this is my pet peeve with this place. When I go to the condiment area it always needs to be wiped down. The condiment bottles spatter all around. And I have seen the employee at the Station but not attend to it. The tables also need cleaning regularly. If it was crowded I would give them a pass but many times it is not. Also the cashier should not use the same gloves at register as in grabbing food. Food: the food here is the save and grace. Very good and fast. Tasty and well seasoned. Honestly it doesn't feel overly Asian. Clean up and definitively a 4 star. read more

This place was disappointing... cashier rushed the order, I couldn't even get to say what I wanted and ended up going along with whatever sauce they gave. Food was mediocre, I got the steak and it was super chewy not pleasant to eat at all. What they called their charred broccoli was just normal almost like it was only steamed. Very limited choices and I do not think it's worth paying $14 or more for a bowl (with only three toppings) that would be cheaper if you were to cook it yourself at home. Don't really recommend. read more

I work right around in the corner, here in the meat packing district. It's hard to find flavorful food that doesn't cost $15 or more and still fills you up. I bring all my coworkers here now because you get the most for you $$$ and the food is truly delicious. I prefer the Chili Lime Chicken with brown rice, charred Brussel sprouts, kimchi apples, and topped with the Korean Chili Aioli (my favorite). read more

Next time I'm ordering two portions of the charred broccoli and two portions of the steak! Can't wait to go back already

The sign inside Som Bo requests Yelp reviews, so I'll give my honest feedback here. My husband and I have eaten here at least once a week since the opening because there aren't many fast-casual options in this area, but I think it's time for us to stop giving Som Bo so many chances. I have enjoyed the farro, brussels sprouts, sweet potato, green beans and tofu. However, the chicken is too often rubbery from being left in a warming drawer, the broccoli always has a strong fake liquid smoke taste, they're often out of the sides we want, and no matter what I order, every time I eat here I get a stomach ache. read more

Good, healthy food but this place suffers with no management oversight and useless kids running the joint. Totally unorganized, unprofessional and lazy service. It's a real shame this great concept is so poorly run. FIX IT & YOU WILL THRIVE. OTHERWISE YOU WILL CLOSE UP. read more

Healthy, prepared fast, priced well. The music was very loud like a club and that isn't good for digestion, regardless of how healthy the food is..and a kind employee lowered it for me. I appreciated that. read more

This place is great, the food is awesome and the service is always super efficient and friendly. The lemon grass chicken is my go to but I try to change it up since the menu varies. Really digging the new zucchini and mushroom. See you guys next time. read more

$18 for sooty black charred meat that tastes like it has been used to clean a bbq grill. Never again.

My favorite place for lunch in the area - food is delicious. Book Chou is amazing! And love that the food is fresh no MSG!

I came here today with a coworker after seeing it on Instagram yesterday and was not disappointed. The only reason(s) why it didn't get five stars was because it is located by a nearby school and it was filled with kids being loud and not forming a proper line, as well as portion sizes being a bit skimpy. Other than that, it was so delicious! With a wide variety of fast casual out there, it is hard to differentiate yourself, but they've done so. I was able to get spaghetti squash as my base, which I have never seen before and is amazing! I got the lemongrass chicken with brussel sprouts and mushrooms and the chimichurri sauce. It was all so great and I am still full hours later. Will be back (but might have to be timed better when the students don't have lunch)! read more

Not bad the food was flavorful but unfortunately a bit too cold for my taste. The fresh water they had with lemons was excellent and unexpected, more so they didn't look at you wrong for taking seconds or thirds lol can you tell I'm not a socialite ?! The menu is pretty well balanced with a large variety so you can mix and match. The skinny Spanish worker has a staring problem lol but it is what it is... Also he seems to be a bit catty so be mindful lol. Over all the place was good. read more

Great new spot in the Chelsea area. Food portions are fair for the price you are paying. The Korean short ribs was marinated well and tasted really good. The chicken was well cooked and not dry. The bok choy was tasted like your Chinese flavored bok choy. There's a lot of rice so perhaps they can give you 1 or 1.5 scoops instead of 2 full scoops. Overall the food was marinated, cooked, and tasted great. The service was also good. Everyone was friendly. The only downside is if it gets packed, the process of getting your order might be a bit slow but it's not too bad of a wait. I'd come back again! read more

Food was good - I could taste the Cantonese flavors as I did when I lived in Hong Kong. However, service was so slow even though there were just two orders ahead of me. I waited for 15 minutes for my order. I also noticed the lady who was preparing my order stop halfway to tend to the cash register. Seriously? There are three other staff and she has to do this after making me wait for 10-15 min? Overall, the food is good but service needs to be improved. read more

Randomly stopped in for a quick bite, and was very happy I did. The Thur night staff that was there today was awesome- knowledgeable and able to help narrow down my choices and pick some good eats. 5 stars for the service, food was great too. Thanks again! read more

Conveniently located close to subway stops on 8th ave this fast-casual spot serves up good Asian fare. Dined here for a quick dinner and the food was of sound quality but nothing that I would not expect given the price point. I had the steak with farro - the star of my dish was the baby bok choy i picked as my side. I was most surprised that the small bowl was very filling. Definitely a good option if you don't want any of the fast casual poke places in this area. read more

I was expecting a long wait since it was opening day but the line moved fairly quickly. The steak protein is a must along with the spaghetti squash. I love the fact that everything is fresh and constantly being made, so you're guaranteed great quality food. Kiarah, who was the cashier that served me was really friendly. I will definitely be coming back in a month once the place settles down. Overall 5/5 experience! read more

Fairly new place in Chelsea. This place is a real find for a good, healthy, reasonably priced meal in a neighborhood with fewer and fewer places that fall into that category. It is clean, no frills, cafeteria style ( you put on your own sauces, get you own utensils and help yourself to the lemon water). The portions are big. Lots of vegetarian options but not a vegetarian restaurant. Check out their menu. I had the lemon grass chicken with noodles, charred broccoli and baby bokchoy. It was a very good. Good place for lunch or dinner. read more

Got the lemongrass chicken bowl via Uber eats and it was delicious! I got it with brussel sprouts, bok choy and the sweet potato vermicelli noodles and soy sauce. Great size for the price and very quick delivery. read more

I finished working out nearby and was looking for a quick dinner and found this restaurant. Quite a few people during dinner time so I thought this place must be good and I was not disappointed. I really liked that they had so many vegetables and healthy options. I got the lemongrass chicken with sweet potatoes, broccoli, and brown rice. Got my bowl pretty quickly and it tasted amazing. The chicken was tender and seasoned well - didn't feel greasy or heavy. I also got the roasted barley tea, which was very good. Really happy I stumbled upon this place, will definitely be back to try the rest of their menu. read more

Food is really good, but they haven't figured it out yet. You don't really get a lot of food compared to a Dig Inn or Cava, they really skimp for for a $12 meal. Hoping they figure it out because not sure I'm going back as I can't justify the price for the portion. read more

I am so happy Som Bo opened up on my block. Their food is consistently delicious and I enjoy their changing seasonal menu. The bowls are inexpensive and you never leave feeling hungry. I highly recommend this place for people that enjoy restaurants like Dig Inn. read more

The food is healthy and generally tastes good. However, the employees pay no attention to detail and change your menu all without your consent. This place needs a manager that holds employees accountable. Sadly, I will be a customer no longer. read more

Love this place! I loved the farrow but too bad I they removed it. Tried the black rice though, pretty good! I love their sauces, especially the chimichurri. It makes the chicken so moist. read more

This place has the best customer friendly service in all the places I've seen in New York. The workers are outgoing and can see when customers want/need help. They happily recommend food and sause to customers, not just for the job but their own personal favorites from the spot. read more

Quick, delicious and healthy. I love the food here. Especially the brussel sprouts. You really create your own dish by selecting among several options. I do something different every time. Try it. You won't be disappointed. The staff is pretty friendly too. read more

Really delicious fast casual pick your poison spot. Lemongrass chicken is really delicious. All produce really fresh. The staff was really slow and confused for a fast casual though. Good spot in Chelsea to grab a cheap healthy eat on the go. read more

I was looking for a healthy spot to eat so my friend recommended this place to me and I tried it out for lunch. First off, I really liked the decor of the store, it's well lit and gets a lot of natural light. Ordering process was really easy, staff was helpful in helping me put together the bowl. The food all looked fresh and I could see the chefs cooking and preparing the food. I got the chili lime cod with brussel sprouts (best brussel sprouts I've ever had) and lemon garlic green beans with farro. Everything was delicious - cod was smooth and flaky and seasoned very well, brussel sprouts were crispy unlike a lot of other places that make it soggy, and the green beans were very tasty. Delicious and filling, worth the money. Will come back again and will recommend to friends. read more

If you want a quick and inexpensive meal then this is the place, I had the steak and Brussels sprouts and they were both delicious. Love this place cause it's near my workplace and it's cheap so I know I can always come here if I want to grab a quick bite. read more

Finally found a place where I can enjoy good foods and stay healthy at the same time! They stick with the freshness theme both in their ingredients as well as their preparation, which really hightlights the natural sweetness of the protein. On top of that, this place has some of the most flavorful veggies I've ever eaten. They truly know how to make up for the lack of less-healthy ingredients. read more

In response to the owner's comment, I am posting this update. I wish I took a photo to show the aphids but I will confirm one thing, I paid $15.50 and was only refunded $11.99. They would not give me the courtesy of a full refund for my meal that was ruined by a salad full of aphids. Here's a screenshot of my credit card statement showing the two transactions: https://imgur.com/D7M51Qq read more