Bento & Bowls

Korean restaurant · Piedmont Avenue

Bento & Bowls

Korean restaurant · Piedmont Avenue

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4496 Broadway #F, Oakland, CA 94611

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Dive into Bento & Bowls for a laid-back Korean barbecue experience featuring hearty bulgogi, flavorful teriyaki chicken, and substantial bento boxes.  

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1.4G Tommy

Google
Bento and Bowls is one of my go-to lunch spots. The food is always fresh and flavorful. The portions are also solid, and the service is quick and friendly. Definitely worth checking out if you’re in the area!

Shannon Sweeney

Google
SO good! Hella food, all delicious and super nice peeps work there. The beef bulgogi bento is a classic. I love that the bento comes with a variety of all kinds of food like pickled cucumbers, shrimp skewer and salad. The spicy chicken is amazing too and the kimchi fried rice comes with a perfectly cooked egg on top. The portions are HUGE. Can't wait to go back to try the Katsu!

Frances

Google
Food is really good! Just taking off a star because there were so many burnt charcoal pieces in my food I had to keep taking out. But I'll give it another shot in the future since the food is pretty good and decently priced.

Dorothy Bechler

Google
I LOVE Bento & Bowls. I always order the bulgogi bowl for take out online. It’s plenty of food and it’s consistently good. I’ve never eaten at the restaurant, it’s definitely meant to be a take out spot. There are a couple small tables if you realllly want to eat there. There’s a small, free parking lot. Could park on the street too. Anyway, go here if you don’t feel like cooking dinner :)

Tim White

Google
Absolutely phenomenal, there really isn't enough I can say about Bento and Bowls. Every experience has been excellent from the food to the service and staff. Family owned and every time I visit I feel like family. A great selection of meats, sauces, and styles that make you feel warm and comforted.So swing in and get some fantastic Korean food at a super fair price and make sure to try the Milkis soda!

Ian M

Google
The food is good, the portions are generous, and the prices are a bargain. The restaurant seems to cater towards the student lunch crowd, so the lines can get long. I have tried the kimchi fried rice, the popcorn chicken, and the beef Bulgari, and I can recommend them all

M Wong

Google
A nice small place to eat delicious Korean food. The bulgogi was marinated really flavorful and the soy garlic chicken wings were very tasty too! Too bad you are only able to order the korean short ribs in a bento box, but not in a bowl. There is a small parking lot. They have spam musubi for $2.00, Korean cup noodle for $3.00 or $5.00 and Korean ice -creams and drinks. It is a convenient go-to for the students from Oakland Tech High School since they are located across the street. I would definitely go back for the food.

LB

Google
Went here with a friend to grab a quick bite. Restaurant is located in a small strip mall with 3-4 other businesses around a shared parking lot. The space is a little dingy / not super inviting and when we went the bathroom was not available. There were some small tables with chairs and a TV playing in the background. I ordered veggie bibimbap and my friend got the kim chi fried rice. I asked for a little extra of one of the sides and was told no which was a little disappointing.... I mean it was a vegetable and we were the only people in there on a quiet night. But I loaded up on hot sauce and made it into smaller 2 meals. Not my favorite Korean spot but a solid choice all around.

Joe H.

Yelp
Hole in the wall gem! Great entrees and Korean street food style snacks. Check them out, perfect for carry out.

Kelli K.

Yelp
Delicious and Generous! I've been here twice so far and it did not disappoint. I ordered the Spicy Pork Bento and my dad got the Chicken Katsu. They cook very fast and the portions are big. I love that each bento comes with a skewer of grilled shrimp. The Banchan was tasty as well. Note: There is a minimum parking for the small plaza that it is in. It wasn't crowded all the times that I've went, but it's still a good idea to have a backup parking plan.

Donald W.

Yelp
This was our first try at Indonesian+ foods. We had 8 different dishes and each was not just good but delicious! Their future is going to have a huge challenge: expanding to meet the upcoming increase in customers.

Eg P.

Yelp
Good food and the servings are a lot. I work across the street from this place and I can't believed I listened to my coworker who told me not to waste my money in this place. I'm a big katsu fan so I've always wanted to try their chicken katsu. After a year, I was like F it I'm just gonna go and try it and I'm glad I did coz their food there's is bomb Atleast the katsu since that's the only one I've tried so far besides the bulgogi which is also good btw but I like the katsu more. Told my other coworkers about this place and they all loved it as well. I probably eat here atleast 2x a week lol

Chris G.

Yelp
Best spicy pork in the east bay! And they didn't gouge the prices during the pandemic like everyone else did. Super fast and friendly!

Courtenay B.

Yelp
Meh- I'm sorry I spent any of my money here, will avoid in the future. Food is mid and something is sketch here.

Xavier M.

Yelp
Edit: Ok so this place has great food 100% like it, but they have changed the Spam Masubi recipe and now there is less teriyaki on it! Guys what happened?? I don't if it's just me but the lack of teriyaki kinda disappoints me. It's still good, just not what it used to be. Overall besides that the food here is amazing!

Christine M.

Yelp
Probably my husband's favorite spot for take out Korean if we're in the area or passing by. We always get the bento box. Super packed with food and enough for two meals. It has a little bit of everything which I love. Spicy Pork is my husband's go to. I usually get bulgogi. I LOVE their japchae. We tried the teriyaki chicken recently, and that was nice too. They used to do stamp cards but have stopped. Hopefully I can still redeem my full one! It's a small shop, I can't even remember if they have a seating area, but we always get take-out. Hearty food, which may cause a little heartburn so if you're old like me, take some anti-acid. hahaha

Alex F.

Yelp
Food was great. Ordered to go. Would definitely come back again. The popcorn chicken was a lot for a small portion.

Daniel N.

Yelp
Bento & Bowls is one of my favorite places for Korean food in Oakland and a WFH staple. My favorite bento is the Spicy Marinated Chicken, which to me is the what the ideal Korean bento box would look like. A double-decker serving of juicy chicken (on it's own, not too spicy) with the perfect complement of popular, well-seasoned Korean side dishes / banchan - all creating a fantastic balance of flavors and textures. The chicken bento is also served with a mind-blowing sauce... sounds overly dramatic, I know, but I've never tasted anything quite like it: spicy and sweet with almost cinnamon-like notes {insert Frank's RedHot slogan}. The accompanying Kimchi Fried Rice is pretty standard, but for a $1 upgrade, why not? For first timers, the price for a bento may look steep, but even for my normally hungry self, there are usually leftovers (both chicken and fried rice). Fry an egg in the morning and you've got a breakfast of champions!

Liss T.

Yelp
An accidentally amazing find. I woke up wanting chicken teriyaki like that kind you get from a million and one randomly named non descript lunch places lining strip malls in Seattle. This is a chicken teriyaki bento coupled with banchan, shrimp and pickles! The chicken was wonderfully tender AND it was just all arranged so pretty.

Rachel M.

Yelp
During the pandemic, this place offered huge-portioned bang for your buck Korean bento boxes. As it was super close to me when I lived in Oakland, I frequented it several times and tried different options, including the tofu, bulgogi, and chicken katsu. The bento boxes were chock full of protein & veggies and were worth two meals for me. Bulgogi was really flavorful and tasty! I think they also have some bomb-looking chicken wings! Not sure how much prices have increased lately but please support this mom and pop shop- they're doing great things!

Jin C.

Yelp
I have certain criteria for what I consider a good restaurant. Naturally, it should taste good and the restaurant should be clean with friendly staff. However, finding a place that satisfies all three requirements can be challenging. Regarding the taste, I ordered spicy pork bulgogi and chicken teriyaki, which came with several side dishes. Usually, when I visit Korean restaurants, the side dishes served with the main dish are not particularly delicious. However, to my surprise, the side dishes at this restaurant were exceptionally tasty. In particular, the japchae was so delicious that I wanted to order it separately. As for cleanliness, even though this place is a takeout restaurant, there was a table where customers could sit and wait for their food or eat. I sat at that table while waiting, and even though it was raining outside, both the table and floor were clean. It was also apparent that they were being cleaned frequently. Furthermore, the staff at the restaurant always greeted us with a smile and were welcoming, which is not something you often see in busy take-out stores. It felt very nice to be treated kindly. I left the restaurant with a happy smile, looking forward to meeting them again next time. Although the delicious smells of the food made the car ride home a bit challenging, lol.

Kevin W.

Yelp
Thank you, Yelp, for connecting me to this wonderful establishment. I had first noticed Bento & Bowls from the Yelp "Hot & New Businesses". I did a little search and didn't think much of it, since it was a good 10-15 minutes away from work. Having an appreciation for numbers, it would be a 15 minute drive, if I were to call 5-10 minutes before lunch, another 15 minutes to drive back to work, meaning a short 30 minutes to fully enjoy my lunch bento or lunch bowl. After work, one day, I decided to hit the gym and take Broadway to Highway 24. At a stop, I noticed Bento & Bowls and recalled the glowing review from Emma, Stephanie, and the 5-star average review. Well, I know where I'm stopping. I proceeded to make a sharp right (sorry drivers behind me), to cut into the curb that fed into the parking lot (it was also dark, and the lighting was a bit difficult to see). The menu was relatively simple. A good 20-30 items, with the option of bowl or bento. Pictures of the various items adorned the transparent barrier, where you can see the chefs preparing your food. A team of 4-5 were working in the small kitchen area, with one of them shifting to help me. Being a fan of the most basic Korean BBQ meat, I ordered the Spicy Marinated Chicken Bento. With tax and tip, it ended up being just short of $20. B&B made it fresh to order, took the projected 10-15 minutes, giving time to scroll on social media while the barbecue aromas danced around the room. Once it was ready, my eyes were delighted with the nice bento box presentation. They had a separate container for the rice, and 5 sections separating the foods. The salad with dressing, banchan 1 (pickled zucchini, broccoli, and bean sprouts), banchan 2 (kim chi), jap chae, and the barbecued items. The meal felt very balanced and well worth it for the price. I wouldn't say that the bento is big enough for 2 meals, because I usually eat for two, but I appreciated the variety, the various textures, and how fresh the food was. Gold star in my book.

Anh-Dao T.

Yelp
Still one of my favorites around for Korean food. We used to live just 5 minutes from here and I remember visiting when they first opened. It was a true mom and pop place and I thought about how nice it was to see families working together. I hoped that they would succeed given that it was beginning of the pandemic. Happy to see they are still around, even though their prices and menu has changed a few times since then. Any of their bentos (galbi or bulgogi is my fave), their tofu soup and the fried chicken is great. The price points may be somewhat high for a mostly takeout place but the food is always fresh and delicious. During the weekdays, they also offer spam masubis for the high school crowd. It can get busy during that time but since most of them are walking over, you really just need to worry about not hitting anyone as you go in and out of the parking lot. Call ahead to save some time.

Jack T.

Yelp
enormous portions, fast service, and great food. came in with a big group in between basketball games and the staff of only about 3-4 people served all 20 of us in less than 20 minutes. spicy pork bulgogi was the star. i enjoyed the sides of salad, kimchi, shrimp, veggies and noodlds. I had lots of leftovers to eat that night and it was just as good reheated. its a shame im not based in oakland otherwise this would be my go to spot.

Amy O.

Yelp
No complimentary cup of water if you buy a meal. One must purchase an environmentally-unfriendly bottled water. They wouldn't even fill a small cup that was provided to them. They should rethink this policy.

Kristina H.

Yelp
absolutely delish. such a lucky find in oakland. lots of food for the money, can easily last two meals. shoutout the person who recommended this meal to me, it was exactly what i was craving.

Tony K.

Yelp
Food is excellent. Service is very friendly and courteous. The restaurant has eat in tables or counter and K-Pop TV playing. Definitely will go back when I am in the area.

Kayla M.

Yelp
I was greeted by and older asian women. She was super kind and helpful. I went there for the pop corn chicken. Saw it was some spicy popcorn chicken. I assumed it was gonna be plain and the spicy part was gonna be the breading. I was wrong and yet STILL NOT DISAPPOINTED. It wasn't super spicy but a good amount and I actually enjoyed them. I also got a side rice. I will Def be back. Thank you guys. (Update) I've visited multiple times. I really enjoy this place. Price are decent and food is goon. Really enjoyed the short rib. Definitely support this restaurant. A few places for indoor seating also.

Alaysha G.

Yelp
The restaurant is a cool place with a very chill vibe, it's a in and out to go place or you can eat inside if you like. The guy who takes the orders he is awsome !!! A very cool dude he hooks me up every time I go to this place !!! Which is my 3rd time so far lol ,I can definitely say the food is good and always fresh an hot !!! Which I love !! Hahaha when I order it's always complicated I want more noodles ,their noodles are so good yum!!! I always want extra extra. But this is always my go to place for good bento bowls the service is great the place is very cool and the food is good. Check them out if you haven't!!!

Sitha S.

Yelp
Ok I did not sleep ext this place to be so good but wow their food blew my mind away. Maybe I was just hungry but every single item on their bento was on point. I got the #4 spicy chicken bento. One of my driver said it was too spicy for him, but for me being south East Asian it was perfect spice. I ate half of the chicken and rice and kept it for later. I finished everything else in the bento. Would def come again.

Hana B.

Yelp
Easy, fast, and delicious. I'm Korean and I do recommend this place! Plus I love its in my hometown, Oakland. I have not personally tried the service as it is usually my husband the one who'd pick it up on his way back from work but I assume it's fast. Have never eaten inside so I cannot attest to its ambiance. From the outside it looks like a pretty informal place, small and more geared towards takeout.

Athena Z.

Yelp
Generous portions, healthy balance of vegetables in their japchae, friendly service with a smile despite the line, easy call in and pick up for a large order. Convenient location with street parkingg nearby. Very popular spot during lunch hours.

Stephanie Y.

Yelp
I dare you to find a business that you can find more food for the price? And it's good! Is this organic, free range perfectly meaty food? I mean come on, no. But, for about $12/$13 the chicken teriyaki or spicy pork bowl was really effing good and again, I mean so much food. Like don't eat it all in one sitting or it will ruin the rest of your day amount of food. I opted for the +$1 for the kimchi fried rice and it was a wonderful decision, although this level of gluttony wasn't needed. I actually think next time I'll request less meat and more broccoli since the broccoli was delicious and there was just so much meat. I hope they'll make that happen. It for sure should be an option, if any business owners are reading this. I really like the spicy pork and the chicken teriyaki equally. Both really different, but equally delicious. The spicy pork wasn't super spicy, so if that matters it shouldn't. Very thinly pounded pieces of pork, while the chicken thighs were larger cuts, but cooked really well. Both could of used a little hot sauce, so I'll request that next time, if possible with delivery. We also ordered the potstickers and they were heavy with the fresh cabbage and I liked 'em a lot. Not heavy at all; a nice little accoutrement to this feast. Did Doordash delivery and it was quick, cheap and delicious!

Sydney C.

Yelp
Holy moly. Ordered the spicy pork bulgogi bento and bowl to-go and man the portions were crazy! The bento was an additional $5 because it included additional sides and a shrimp skewer. The bowl could have easily been three meals for me. Both were jam-packed with a lot of tasty stuff (kimchee, japchae, veggies, rice) and they were super (like SUPER) generous with the portion of meat. The bulgogi itself definitely had a kick to it and the meat was juicy. So much good flavor. Parking lot was small, but no problem if you're just going for a quick pick up. Staff was friendly too! Would love to try other things on their menu.

Khue M.

Yelp
Was craving for some korea junk food, specifically some kimbap, but unfortunately this place doesn't have any. I asked the cashier some questions about kimbap and I was a bit uncertain about my order, and I guess the guy lost patient on me and started talking shit about me in Korean lol. Anyway the spicy pork came with a small side of white rice, the bento box was huge, there was a tone of spicy pork, some japchae noodle, grill shrimp, boiled and season veggies, some cucumber and cabbage kimchi, and a small salad. All of the dishes from the bento were good, but I really enjoy the seasoned veggies, and the japchae. The spicy pork was on the sweet savory side, it went well with the rice, but I prefer it to be more spicy and on the salty garlicky side. The spicy rice cake was actually better than the spicy pork, better in flavor that is. It was more spicy, a bit sweet, but more on the savory/salty side, and the rice cake was actually nice, chewy and delicious, it also came with some fishcake. I managed to finished the spicy rice cake, most of the side dishes from the spicy pork order plus the side of white rice, but not the spicy pork. There was way too much food.

Danielle K.

Yelp
Bento and Bowls is stellar. This is our new go-to restaurant for easy, reasonably priced take out on any night we do not want to cook. The portions are very large, the ingredients are very fresh, and they are always so consistent. Like, seriously, I cannot even write this review without wanting to place an order. Our favorite Bento box from them is the spicy chicken. My children prefer the kalbi Bento bowl. It's enough food for two younger kids.

Jacqueline N.

Yelp
I'm not sure what happened. I usually absolutely love this place but this last week, I went back to pick up take out and the chicken Katsu was burnt around the ends and looked like it had been prepared a lot earlier in the day and not fresh. While I waited for the order, one of the managers kept berating one of the employees for always asking questions and that he should know how to do this (preparing orders), already. This went on and on for like 10 minutes. It was really uncomfortable to be within earshot of the bickering. As a manager myself, take that stuff offline and don't do it in front of clients. I felt sorry for the employees.

Mary F.

Yelp
WOW. I was eyeing this place and was so so glad to have finally stopped in- the location is unassuming, as is the store itself, but wowee, you've gotta come in and order something! I've been here twice so far, and haven't really deviated from the usual order of a pork bulgogi bento. We've had the half order of their Yang Nyum soy garlic fried chicken, and an order of their popcorn chicken. Both really tasty, and covered in sauce. The Yang Nyum does come with three huge potato wedges, covered in some kind of starch to crisp up even more and to soak up the sauces in the chicken. But let me deviate and talk about the spicy pork bulgogi bento- Y U M ! ! ! It isn't as spicy as I wish it were (which is ok, considering how flavorful it is). There are sides that come with the order, as well as a container of rice. This place does NOT skimp out with the meat, which is great given the price point- aka WORTH IT. I'll be back to update this once I am pried away from this usual order. TRY IT. DO IT NOW.

C A.

Yelp
I've tried a few things here and I think the Spicy Pork is the way to go. Flavorful, slightly sweet and mildly spicy, they give you a heaping amount of meat. The bowl comes with rice and a few banchan sides thst tasted really fresh. If you get the bento, that adds in shrimp, kimchi, and salad as well. The teriyaki chicken is good too, but I think the spicy pork is better. I would skip the popcorn chicken as the batter tasted so oily and it was overall hard to chew. It's pricey, but you're getting better quality and a lot more food. None of that mall court crap of bits and pieces of tough meat. This is far superior. I do think though they need to work on consistency. This last time I ordered, the pork had a slight "pork" odor. It was within my tolerance, but had it been a little stronger, I don't think I would have been able to eat my dish. This was never a problem before so will see if this continues to happen. I hope not because I like this place.

Monic R.

Yelp
Covid review: found our new takeout lunch spot for downtown Oakland!! This place was so great for the value! Honestly I was a bit taken back by the price ($18 v 14 or so) yet was PLEASANTLY surprised at the amount of meat. The entire tub you see is Filled with del ious, tender meat. The vegetables were delicious and everything on the plate was in ample amounts and delicious. I got spicy pork bulgogi and bf got bulgogi. Loved the variety- which is good because we'll have leftovers for dinner and possibly even lunch tomorrow. Outdoor seating available, parking was easy, distancing and Korean ice cream cart inside.

Molly L.

Yelp
We came here for takeout and ordered the Short ribs bento box and the bibimbap with bulgulgi. We were impressed with the bibimbap packaging, which separated the bibimbap's rice from the bibimbap itself. My partner loved the short ribs and thought that the meat was very tender and flavorful. He also loved that it came with a tasty salad and glass noodles. The bibimbap was also very tasty and had a large variety of vegetables. There was also complimentary glass noodles. The food overall was really quite good, even though it was on the more expensive side (upward of $30 for two entree orders).

Nancy P.

Yelp
Good food, fresh and large quantity as everyone stated. I ordered the beef and hubby ordered the chicken plate. It came with rice, salad, kimchee and jap chae. We were able to make two meals out of it. The beef was a little tough on on some pieces but the chicken was moist. Will try getting the pork next time as everyone recommended. Service was smooth and quick and efficient. Plates were packaged nice and neat. They are located next to Burger King, across from Oakland Tech. Big sign out front to let you know they are open. No dining inside, just take out with shelter in place.

Soorin P.

Yelp
If you're looking for some good quarantine food and you miss eating Korean, look no further! This was the perfect meal after working from home all day long. Spicy pork bulgogi, japchae, shrimp, salad, kimchi, bean sprouts, spicy cucumbers, and brocolli all in one easy box with plenty of rice! Serious bang for your buck. Yes, it's important to support local businesses during these times, but this hearty meal supported me straight back. Stay strong bento & bowls!

Krisanne C.

Yelp
Bento & Bowls is a fantastic value - huge portions, excellent quality at a good price. We tried the spicy chicken and spicy pork bentos. Both delicious and all the sides are fantastic. Easily two full meals in each. We added the ddukboki, which is also super flavorful. We'll definitely be getting takeout from here again. As others have mentioned, there's a small parking lot so it's easy to run in and get your food without having to double park or circle the block.

karina k.

Yelp
Really disappointed. I paid $29 and change for a shrimp bento box and 1 can of soda. I ate it only because I was starving and visiting CA from the Midwest and didn't have time to return to ask them for a replacement. The shrimp was old and overcooked like it was sitting in stew for 5 days, plus one shrimp had a string poop that I took off, the flavor of the shrimp seasoning was good but how could I enjoy old hard shrimp? The sides were only salad with lettuce and carrot slices, japchae with a few carrot slices but again old and hard, and cucumber kimchi (that was good). Plus a container of sticky rice. Not even a bowl of soup. The sauce was very oily even tho the taste was good w the peppers sliced in. I still can't believe I first of all waited for this food for 15-20 minutes and then paid $29 for it when I could have gotten a fresh Japanese bento box w salmon for $17 with soup and rice and tempura and salad and little California rolls. I tried to be nice to support Korean food biz owners but come on...can people even afford that and much less eat that? If I paid $8.99 I could understand. But not $29. I took only one picture bc I was so down trodden that I barely made any effort to take any pics.

James H.

Yelp
B&B is easy to miss if you're not looking for it. Located right across the street from Oakland Tech and in a small strip mall plaza. There are tables inside and take out available. You get so much food for a great price. I got the chicken teriyaki bento and it comes with about 5 sides banchan, small salad, rice and shrimp skewer. Everything tasted pretty good. The shrimp could use some seasoning on it but that's not major. Major credit cards accepted and service was quick and friendly!

Lauren L.

Yelp
I got the spicy pork bulgogi bento box and though it is kind of pricey at around $18, you do get a good amount of food, particularly meat, which kind of justifies the price. Although not shown in my pictures, it also comes with a decently sized small tub of rice. I gotta say, the cucumber kimchi was definitely my favorite part of the bento box. It was delightfully crunchy and well kimchi-fied. The bean sprouts side dish was pretty bland and the broccoli and noodles were decent. They salad comes with a creamy kind of dressing that was quite yummy, so I even mixed some of the bean sprouts in so that they would have some more flavor. The shrimp tasted okay, but there was some stringy parts that were unpleasant in the mouth. As for the main part of the box, the spicy pork bulgogi, it was pretty mediocre. Some pieces tasted pretty good, and some pieces had a tinge of unpleasant meaty taste to it (meat was rly tasting like meat if you understand that distinctive taste I'm talking about). I did appreciate that there was a decent amount of actual meat tho, because sometimes I'll get spicy pork bulgogi at a restaurant and it'll be mostly fat. I also tried their spicy sauce and teriyaki sauce, and I am not a fan. They both have a strong sweet while kind of bitter taste to it that I did not enjoy.

Rose F.

Yelp
Bento & Bowls is our go to Friday night meal. Ordering ahead and picking up is super quick, and the staff is really friendly. We usually get 2 spicy pork bowls, but I needed some extra leftovers for lunch the next day, so we went with a spicy pork bowl and spicy pork bento. The bento comes with so much food, and the added grilled shrimp skewer is a nice plus. The pork is always the right spice level for us, and it's tender and delicious. If you haven't tried Bento & Bowls yet, you're missing out on delicious, consistent, and fairly-priced food!

Mimi E.

Yelp
Excellent takeout & quick bite. I ordered Bulgogi and Bibimbap to go. Everything was well packaged. The food itself was flavorful and lots of meat. Price reasonable for quality and quantity of food. Definitely worth visiting again.

Lauren S.

Yelp
I agree with what everyone else says about portion size- so much food! I got the bulgogi bento box with the kimchi fried rice. The rice gave me a little dance party on my tongue but wasn't too spicy although I think I'll try the vegetable fried rice next time. The meat was very well done and the I could have had more of the salad- simple creamy little sauce with lettuce. Food was ready quickly and I will certainly eat here again

Jaime F.

Yelp
Great find. I've been here twice in the past month. The food was that good. Great to support a family owned business. I have had the beef bulgogi bowl and chicken katsu plate. Everything here is as fresh as can be. They grill or fry the meats fresh per order. The aroma is obvious once you start driving closer and closer. I've ordered through the Yelp app once and the other time, I had to call in. Great option for lunch or dinner. They have friendly service and they have punch cards. Also, there's a parking lot, so it's easy to park and pick up.

Irene B.

Yelp
The cashier (balding guy) was not so genial. He wasn't particularly helpful when I asked about the food since it was our first time. He was kinda curt and isn't the ideal frontliner. The restaurant has no restroom for customers. The food was pretty good though not really outstanding. There were two of us and we shared a bibimbap and beef soup. The other order was ramen which my friend took home because two items were plenty.

Naeemeh J.

Yelp
My fave Korean bbq place in Oakland! We get take out from here at least twice a month. Always fresh and delicious. The workers are so friendly. Love the chicken or beef short rib bento plates! They also have yummy ice creams in the small freezer, check them out!

Tammy C.

Yelp
Just ate their tonkatsu and it was super crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Key is to eat it at the restaurant so you get it fresh. It's been awhile since I've had good tonkatsu.. it's usually dry and soggy. Friendly service too. Two thumbs up!

Eun H.

Yelp
Omg it's so good. Korean bbq satisfied. They are so generous with their portions will definitely come back. Great to order for a company outing which I will do next time.

Tiffany F.

Yelp
Ordered the spicy pork bulgogi bento + kimchi fried rice (+$1) through Doordash. Large portions. The bulgogi was mildly spicy and marinated in delicious sauce! I recommend getting the bento although you have the option of getting the bowl because the bento has many different sides (ie japchae, kimchi, broccoli, shrimp, etc), so it's like a complete, healthy meal. The packaging/layout was clean and thoughtful. Shared one bento with my boyfriend as there was SO MUCH MEAT! Loved it.

May W.

Yelp
The marinated beef spareribs bento box was SCRUMPTIOUSLY addictive & good value with onions, a grilled shrimps kabob, glass noodles, mung beans, broccoli, rice, salad & 2 kinds of kim chee. This unassuming place makes good food- we will be back