It seems like every week there's a new, nameless lunch spot with choose-your-own-toppings that claims to be "healthy." They serve you a measly bowl of greasy veggies, claiming to be revolutionary to your diet. You can barely keep track, can you? Well, I'm glad to report that SomBo is different and it's here to blow those other places away. First off, everything at SomBo is friggin' delicious. They tout local, fresh, small-batch goods--and you can really tell. The quality is consistent (so gone are the days where you gamble with that questionably dry chicken breast behind the glass), and there's sincerely nothing here that I haven't thought was genuinely tasty. My favorite is the roast cod, with scallion chimichurri sauce, and charred Brussels sprouts. THOSE BRUSSEL SPROUTS. The tempura avocado might be a little splurge for your lunch, but on a treat yourself day, it's worth every penny. I also appreciate any spot that helps me get my Viet coffee fix without going to Chinatown--that stuff is crack. This has easily become my favorite lunch spot. Try it out, and it might be yours too. read more

I tried a build your own bowl with grilled lemongrass chicken plus szechuan chili cucumbers and roasted corn & edamame - definitely one of the best delivery meals I've had! The chicken was grilled to perfection and the portion size was very filling. The ingredients are simple, the food is affordable and guilt-free, and the flavors are exciting. Wish I discovered this place way earlier! read more

Som Bo - Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Bowl with Szechuan Chili Cucumber and Roasted Corn & Edamame - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

I live for salads and when I found this place, I had to try! Basically this is a salad, nutri-bowls place with an asian twist! I think the pictures can speak for itself. Everything was unique, I built my own bowl. You can choose your base, two toppings and a choice of protein. I got a base of mixed greens and a tiny bit of the sweet potato noodles (just to try). The noodles were like Japchae but less flavorful (great texture!) For toppings, I chose sweet potatoes and bok choy. The sweet potatoes was very unique! Super tasty and has a bit of a chinese spices flavor. (huge portion too!), Bok choy was fresh, crisp and also the staff gave me a ton! My protein was alright, it was a bit bland but I ate it with the soy sauce dressing and it was fine! My company got salmon for protein and she got an enormous piece, such good value! The bowl might seem smaller than some other places, but they actually gave you a ton of food. The staff was very accommodating and friendly, I enjoyed my visit a ton! Really want to go back to try other toppings, since they all looked so good! TLDR - Amazing experience here, good food, good staffs :) read more

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I was just curious about Som Bo and finally got a chance to try their famous lemongrass chicken. It's orgasmic lol I love it read more

Som Bo - Surprisingly good! - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

I wanted to like this place but the bowl I got was disappointing along with the service. I went to order and the staff told me to go to the cashier first. When I went to the cashier she told me to order first and go back to the person who told me to go to her first. Really unprofessional. They were out of white rice and they suggested that I get brown rice. The brown rice was terrible as it was very hard. The chicken was also dry and bland. read more

Som Bo - Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

Now that poke is saturated, Chinese is the next big fast casual concept that will start taking over, with a couple great spots opening recently, including this one that just soft opened yesterday. This is more of an "Asian fusion" concept than straight Chinese, especially given white rice isn't even given as one of the base options. That choice reflects the goal here of offering much healthier options than typical fast Asian options. You can get brown rice, farro, Sweet Potato Noodles, Spaghetti Squash or Salad as the bases, and chicken, steak, short rib, salmon or tofu as the main proteins. There are also plenty of great fresh vegetables and sauces to mix and match too. I tried the signature Korean Steak and Tofu & Greens Bowls ($11 each), which were both delicious. They were satisfying without making you feel heavy and gross afterward, which is exactly what most people are looking for in fast casual these days. I would definitely hit this up for lunch regularly if in the Chelsea area. read more

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#I got this bowl for free using an app. And I loved it. Best free bowl I've had in a while ...and I've eaten so many free bowls this year. Som Bo --This was #Som' Bowl. The sauces are really good, especially the ginger scallion sauce or whatever they called it here. I'm glad you can #serve yourself. I keep wanting #to come back. I even get a notification every day about this place from the app and have let it notify me for months. You would think it would drive a person crazy seeing the same notification every day. But I'm fine with it. That's how much I enjoyed the #free bowl. The only reason why I haven't come back yet is because it's just a little too far of a walk from my work. And the weather has #gotten too cold and I've been a little too busy at work. Some day though. #Som day. read more

Som Bo - Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

Som Bo is a decent place for lunch if you are craving some pan-Asian fusion food. Like all bowl-based fast-casual joints, you get to choose a base, a protein, and two sides (or a base and three sides if you forego the protein). I came to Som Bo late Wednesday afternoon for a free bowl during a Crave promotion. I really liked the variety in bases (farro, sweet potato vermicelli, brown rice, and salad) and their sauces (highly recommend the Korean chili aioli). I ordered the tofu bowl ($10.10) with Sichuan chili cucumbers (chilled cukes dressed in sesame oil and Sichuan chili peppers) and baby bok choy (stir-fried with ginger and garlic). My only complaint is that the tofu was advertised as "marinated in gluten-free citrus-infused soy" and I did not taste any of that. Even with the grill marks, the slice of tofu was flavorless. read more

I tried Som Bo on Caviar (love that there was no delivery fee), and enjoyed it. It's like a better quality version of Dig/Dig Inn, and with a greater variety of healthy/vegetarian options. I got the grilled organic tofu bowl; for the two sides, I chose the sichuan chili cucumbers (decent - could have been more flavorful) and the "heirloom tomato edamame salad." The latter cost an extra $1 and disappointingly didn't even include any edamame! It basically consisted of about 6 cherry tomatoes cut in half and meagerly seasoned. The vegan chili chipotle aioli was good but not amazing. The grilled tofu itself was really the star of the show - really flavorful and had an excellent texture. I also really appreciated that you can get brown rice or purple rice for no extra charge. read more

Som Bo - Grilled organic tofu bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

If it isn't a distance away from where I live! I might get this almost every day. The selections are amazing and the flavoring of the food is absolutely delicious. Everything is cooked freshly, starting off with your base then to two sides and then your protein. I believe if you like to add a additional side it'll be extra for it. Staff was friendly, very helpful. They checked to see if it's your first time, kind of guide you how it works. But honestly I looked at the menu on their website first to see what they are offering. There's a great seating area, great for a quick lunch/dinner grab n go type of chain. P.s if you check in on yelp they'll give you a complimentary drink :) read more

Som Bo - Sichuan cucumber, Brussel sprouts, cole slow with the glass noodles - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

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I came in for lunch on a Saturday and got a bowl with brown rice, five spice pork, asian edamame slaw, and kimchi apples, with the miso ginger dressing on the side. It tasted pretty good (though the flavors were pretty mild) and it was very filling. I also got a lychee hibiscus tea - the lychee smell is very strong, but the taste is more subtle (but still sweet). They have 5 tables and a bar against the window for indoor seating. Great place for a quick lunch! read more

Som Bo - Five Spice Pork Bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

Healthy food be what i likeeeee and they got the good stuff :) cute atmosphere and super nice staff! Good portion of carbs just wish it was a bit more protein esp for the salmon but it was a good amount with all the veggies! I know they tryna help me portion control and be healthy. I couldn't taste as much of the flavor though but the chimurri sauce was bomb! On the other hand the steak was reallllly good definitely medium rare and tender and flavorful. We ordered brown rice, noodles, mixed mushrooms, brussel sprouts and kimchi apple. Kimchi apple was something i've never had before it is literally apples spiced up like kimchi so it had a kick. I'll have to try the other veggies like potatoes!!! My friend got the barley drink which was interesting and she liked it but i liked the hibiscus drink a lot, it was tart and fruity! Will definitely be back read more

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Is it possible to serve great food with simple ingredients? Yes, Som Bo does it. My bowl included only four ingredients: glass noodles (or instead rice brown/white) on the bottom, lemongrass chicken, bok choi and brussel sprouts. The main lemongrass chicken is tender while maintaining it's solidness, it's a medium above good but not great. The favorite are those charred brussel sprouts. However Sum Bo char them up gives them a character. The bok choi vegetables are okay and I enjoyed the glass noodles. The lemongrass chicken had light flavor. The charred brussel sprouts shined. I was there around 3:30pm and they are running out of sauce. I mean like scrape the bottom of the condiment jar. They have this Korean Chili Aioli sauce which gives a quick kick in hot sauce mixed with a mayonnaise. A Honey Lemon Vinaigrette that is tart and sweet. When I got to the condiment counter there was like 3 drops left. The Scallion Chimichurri is a scallion flavored oil. Saved by Sriracha (the original). The food does not need sauce. You can see the food clearly on display and the cooks flame grilling/cooking the vegetables in the pots. With a cup of free cucumber water, that was a great meal. Restroom check. Disposable forks, knives and chopsticks check. With ample seating, staff and a nice decor. I approve greatly. read more

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Got the grilled chicken, sweet potato noodles, brussel sprouts, and tomato & egg. Everything was overly greasy! The tomato and egg was the only part I'd eat again. Everything else felt oily - the noodles were literally dripping in oil! Would not recommend. Feels like something you'd get from a very cheap asian takeout place. read more

Looking for a healthy alternative for lunch or maybe a casual place to eat with friends or a date? Look no more. Som Bo combines traditional asian flavors (which are trending) with an American fast casual setting. The flavors are creative yet familiar. The food is fresh, service is friendly and quick, and the space is relaxing. Bases include sweet potato noodles, brown rice, mixed greens, or a combination of either. Proteins include salmon, steak, chicken, and more. There's also a plethora of unique sides, ranging from kimchi apple to tomato and eggs to kale. My personal favorite is the signature salmon bowl with cucumbers and eggs. Healthy and fresh! Can't make it to the shop? Som Bo also offers catering and delivery options for corporate offices and personal uses alike. I personally order food from here all the time and bring my friends here if we're in the area. Yes, it is that good! Be sure to give this place a try before lines are out the door. read more

Som Bo - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

I ordered two of these bowls but only one got delivered. Also, I got the wrong items. Tried calling them several times but no one was answering and you can't leave a message on their voicemail. You also can't reply to the email order confirmation. Too bad I was actually excited to try out their food, but now I'm so disappointed I just lost my appetite. read more

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A good healthy option on our way. I tried the Korean bowl with sweet potato noodles, it was very good. read more

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I love the concept of fast casual Asian food, especially since this reminded me of an Asian 'Dig Inn', although I'm not sure I would order delivery again. I got the lemongrass chicken as my main and my base was purple rice. My two sides were miso kale & kimchi salad and sichuan chili cucumbers. The salad was basically kale with a few pieces of kimchi thrown in there so I wasn't impressed, and the cucumbers were probably my favorite of the entire bowl. Everything else was pretty flavorless. Overall, I would try again if I'm in the area, but I was pretty disappointed. The food did feel 'light' though! read more

This is a really great quick food place! I came here the other day with my mom and we both got the special/premade bowls. I liked the chili lime chicken bowl a lot. The chicken was super tender (which I find a lot of quick food / make your own bowl type restaurants are not great at doing), the veggies were fresh and cooked well, and I loved the charred Brussels sprouts. The chili lime sauce was tasty and brought the bowl together (I got it with brown rice). I felt that the steak bowl was not as good, but it wasn't bad either. I enjoyed the kimchi apples and thought the steak was cooked to a nice medium-rare, but found the sweet potatoes were really dry. There was also no sauce so as a whole that bowl was a little dry and lacking in flavor. That said, the garlic/herb oil they have in the back with other sauces and condiments is AMAZING. I doused the steak bowl in that, and it helped a lot with the overall dryness of the bowl haha. I also really liked the yuzu lemonade! It was quite refreshing and had a nice floral taste. Will definitely be coming back! It's super convenient and relatively healthy, so I'm adding it to my rotation. read more

Som Bo - Roasted Chili Lime Chicken, Yuzu Lemonade - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

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Very Good and affordable. Tomato and eggs, chicken and bok Choy wit Rice. Like seriously so good read more

Som Bo - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

What a great lunch option in the Chelsea area! You have your option of base, plus one protein and 2 sides. I've tried both their salmon, and lemongrass chicken over sweet potato glass noodles. I really like how refreshing the kimchi apples and the cucumbers are. The egg and tomato with bak Choy really reminds me of a similar Taiwanese dish. They are really generous with the amount of food, and the price is very fair especially for lunch in Chelsea. A bowl is around $11. If you become a regular, they offer a punch card so it's great to take advantage of the 10th bowl free :) *Check in on Yelp for a free beverage* read more

Som Bo - Build Your Own Bowl Sweet potato noodles, sweet potato, kimchi apple, and cucumbers - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

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I've been to Som Bo three times now. I want to give more stars but sadly I can't. Let me start with the good. Their sweet potatoes noodles and all the sides are absolutely delicious. My favorite is the charred Brussels and broccoli. Sadly the meats have let me down big time. At first I started with the chicken. It was almost un-edible.... there was fat pieces everywhere and it looked like it wasn't cooked enough. Next, I can back because the vegetables are to good to pass up and I thought maybe the other meats would be good. I got the steak next which was extremely chewy. Not a fan. Lastly I got the salmon, which to me tasted overly fishy for salmon... maybe it wasn't fresh? Overall, I wish this place would focus their efforts on the meats a little more. read more

Finding Keto Friendly restaurants in NYC is difficult. This was a welcome solution. The place is clean and well kept. The staff is helpful. I had a delicious flank steak, with roasted broccoli and roasted brussel sprouts. All very fresh and delicious. For a simple meal with ample portions I highly recommend them. read more

Horrible customer service. They don't even bag to-go food for you. The cashier pointed to a stack of bags. Never coming back again.

I live in the neighborhood and Som Bo is my go to vegetarian- friendly spot for a tasty, healthy, and affordable meal that we can't make easily at home My boyfriend and I have picked up or gotten som bo delivered about 10 times at this point. That alone is a very good sign- loyalty to nyc restaurants is rare with so many options at our fingertips! I always get a tofu bowl and my boyfriend always gets a salmon bowl. We always both get the sweet potato glass noodles as a base, usually charred broccoli or Brussel sprouts, and then the miso kale kimchi salad or roasted sweet potatoes. I recently got into the lentils and the Tomato and eggs. They're both also great. We've always been happy with the quality and the portions. We love Asian inspired food and it's great to have a place that's not too oily but still delivers on the flavor. As always, the sauce is key. Som bo has ~10 great options and I haven't met a sauce I didn't like. We're loyal som go-ers and we'll continue to be! read more

Great Asian food!!!! Cheap and tasty. Please have the tomato and egg and it was so close to the one that my grandpa made! The pork was good too read more

Extremely disgusted and disappointed with Som Bo. I am a neighbor and frequent customer here and tonight, I ordered using Seamless. The food arrived before the ETA- all of that was fine. However- my food is appalling. I ordered the Korean Steak Bowl with Sweet Potatoes and Charred Broccoli. What I received what NOT that. I got a 4 pound (no kidding) bowl of crap. The bowl contains loads and loads of overcooked pasta. The chewiest, most flavorless beef and a whole slooooo of other stuff. There's a ton of book choi, mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, etc. Clearly, Som Bo dumped their dishwasher food catcher in a bowl and served it to me- this can't be serious. read more

Som Bo - Grilled Steak Bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

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Oy! The first time I tried Som Bo I was enamored. The chicken was fresh and juicy and tasted like the grill in the best way. There were lovely, crispy brussels sprouts. There was beautiful bok choy. And there were addictive, satisfying sweet potato noodles. I imagined this would be my go-to lunch spot thenceforth. Healthy and tasty, what more could you ask for? Then I went back. The chicken was so weirdly chewy I almost gave up on it. It tasted like the grill in the worst way - the old and burnt way. The brussels were sodden with oil, the broccoli was repulsively gritty and the sweet potato noodles had an odd flavor - definitely not addictive. Other yelp reviewers pointed out these inconsistencies. How frustrating! There is nothing worse than a restaurant that is good one day and gross the next. Guess I will give it one more try... read more

Disclaimer: I've never stepped foot in the restaurant, only ordered from here at least a dozen times. I was first introduced to Som Bo at my office. We had a Fooda which is basically a food service that rotates different local restaurants and vendors. Som Bo was one of my favorites because you could get something delicious, healthy, and filling. I would call this Korean meets... Dig Inn. The concept is familiar. You pick a base, a protein, and two sides, plus any sauces or condiments. I always end up getting the same grilled tofu bowl with half brown rice, half greens, beets, and kale kimchi. I always always get the scallion chimichurri sauce: it goes so well with the tofu, which by the way is very flavorful and the texture is firm but tender. I have seen so many places mess up tofu by grilling it too long to the point where it is a dry piece of flavorless brick. Som Bo does it right. read more

I really enjoyed the food here. The options seemed limited with foods I would like but the food was delicious. I ordered the lemon grass chicken which was the star of my bowl. It was perfectly seasoned and moist. The black rice was really good: chewy in a sticky rice way -a little nutty and sweet. I got the Asian slaw which was a special for the day and the garlic French beans. Both complemented my food choices perfectly. I tried the sweet soy sauce, the chimchurri and the Korean spicy aioli and the Korean spicy aioli wins hands down for the chicken. The food is like a better dig inn in my opinion but the interior has a sweet green set up. It can accommodate small to medium groups of people and they offer free infused water. read more

Som Bo - Lemongrass chicken with black rice , garlic French bean and special of the day slaw and Korean aioli - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

Great food with lots of healthy options. I love their sauce. Last time got the bowl with chicken and brussel sprouts. Their iced coffee is good too, but I definitely prefer their Yuzu lemonade! The staff are always friendly and accommodating. Don't be afraid to ask if you're not sure what you want, the recommendations are always good. It's a great place to do some quiet reading or relaxing too. Don't forget to check in for the free drink ;) read more

Som Bo - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

The concept of having fast, healthy, flavorful, nutritious food seems like a simple idea. With the work that they put into each ingredient that goes into your bowl, you can tell that these guys know what their doing, and you can taste it in each bite. Recos: Perfectly cooked medium-rare hanger steak, Brussels, Kimchi Apple. I'll be back when I'm in Chelsea. read more

Som Bo - The grilled hanger steak was cooked to perfection. - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for a small private event. The ambience here is casual and very laid back. It's extremely clean and bright which is always a plus. The cashier was very friendly as well as the business owners. When I first browsed the menu, it reminded me of Mulberry and Vine which I wasn't a fan of, Dig Inn, and Tender Greens which I love. You basically choose 1 protein, 1 base, and 2 sides plus a sauce. How is Som Bo different from Dig Inn and Tender Greens? The Asian fusion part of it. I got the steak over sweet potato vermicelli with bok choy and kale and tofu. As a picky eater, this was love at first bite! The vermicelli tasted regular, I wouldn't have known it was made from sweet potato had it not been stated. The bok choy was good, just like the way my grandma and mom use to make it. The kale and tofu was really good, wished it had a little more tofu but not a big deal. The star was the steak. Cooked medium, juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor in every bite. Not even being dramatic, this is my new favorite place. Oh and the ginger sauce was a perfect fit for this bowl We also got a chance to try the beets, kimchi apples, avocado tempura, Brussel sprouts. Everything was honestly delicious. The Vietnamese cold brew coffee was great, definitely woke me up as I was exhausted from an extremely delayed red eye flight this morning. Not too bitter and not too sweet, just right. I'm a huge Whole30 eater so I'll be dissecting the menu to see what I can and can't have while Whole30ing but I'm sure it won't be hard as everything's freshly made. Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Although this location is out of the way for me, I see myself still coming here. Hint: if you open another location in Fidi, Tribeca, Flatiron, or Gramercy I'd probably be there every other day if not every day! read more

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This place is alright. Went during a Saturday afternoon and the place was empty. I ordered a signature bowl, Korean steak bowl. The steak was great but I cant say the same for the dried sweat potatoes I was given. I'm also on the fence with the Kimchi apples, I cant tell if I like it or not. It intrigues my taste buds. My friend made her own bowl of noodles, salmon, bok choy, and charred broccoli. I liked her bowl better as everything just tasted better than mine. Placed is just okay. Was really impressed with the food. Had better food at places just like this which I'd choose over this. read more

Som Bo - Signature bowl - korean steak bowl Custom bowl - noodles, salmon, charred broccoli, and bok choy - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

Honestly, it should be a 4.5/5 but the cashier didn't give me an exciting or great experience so that was a bummer. She wasn't inviting and she wasn't excited to do her job either. I understand that her job may not be all that exciting, but she had one of those "I don't care" attitude. I came here with my boyfriend and he didn't know he could order 2 sides, so he only picked one. Instead of mentioning that he can pick 2 sides, she just simply chose to not mention it. Oh wells. Food: I love the food. I ordered the lemongrass chicken with brown rice (they ran out of the vermicelli at the time) and my 2 sides were charred brussel sprouts and wild mushroom. I really liked all my choices. I can't pick what my favorite is but I can say the wild mushroom and brussel sprouts are a must try. My boyfriend got grilled steak with farro and kale as his side. I'm not a fan of kale so I won't comment on that. The grilled steak was pretty good, I would definitely order that if I come back. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Vietnamese Cold Brew, it's soooo goooood. I literally have been craving for it ever since I first had it. I wish they have another location so I can order this as I'm not usually around that area of Chelsea. But it's super yummy. *Make sure to put condense milk in it*. The Lychee Hibiscus Tea isn't bad either. I'm a big fan of Lychee but not so much of hibiscus tea--but this one gives an interesting taste. Overall, I definitely would come back. I'm super excited to come back and see what they will offer in different seasons. More so--I can't wait until I lay hands on the Vietnamese Cold Brew again. SO GOOD. read more

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Love this place - the decor and space is open and inviting. I like how they have the tiered benches where you can sit in addition to the tables. The menu is simple and self-explanatory. My favorite was definitely the short rib - especially great because they make it to order. The brussel sprouts were also done perfectly - could eat a whole order of just the sprouts. read more

This is about.....Never got my lunch, I order from you at least 3 times a week, love the food, perfect healthy lunch. I ordered and was so busy at work, didnt notice it was an hour after delivery time given by seamless. I called the restaurant, woman didnt seam to know how to help me, I asked for a manager, said no one there, asked to please get a call back from manager since I order often and really enjoy the lunch, never got a call back. Tried calling again, no one answered and machine does not take messages. I really wanted to see if manager could take some responsibility and at least call back and offer a meal or more on them, This used to be called customer service. Ayyyyyyy read more

Great veggie bowl options. And the sauces are the winner here--the cilantro scallion sauce is so dang good!

Ordered on Seamless and never showed up. It was on a late-ish Friday night, their phone lines accepted no calls nor allowed for messages, and left me with no food options by the time I realized they were just not coming. And then they had the nerve to contact me 2.5 hours later about the order. Never tried their food and never will. Absolutely terrible! No communication, took no responsibility, and overall disrespectful of their customers. read more

Was in the mood for some Asian food so I came here from a friends recommendation. The interior is simple and clean with a lot of seating. The guys behind the counter were really helpful in helping me build my bowl. I got the grilled steak with bok choy, brussel sprouts, mushrooms over noodles with scallion chimichurri on the side. The steak was cooked perfectly medium rare (look at pics) and delicious. Everything was seasoned perfectly and nothing was too salty. Best part is the bowl filled me up but I didn't feel bloated unlike other Asian cuisines. Definitely will be back to try the other stuff on the menu. P.S. They have Sriracha available for you at the counter! And it isn't watered down like other places!! read more

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