Bibim

We watched an episode of Asian Street Food on NF that spotlighted Seoul. The food looked so good that we decided to try to find some authentic Korean food in Charlotte, and we hit the Jackpot with Bibim. We had the Haemel Pajeon pancakes for an appetizer. They were packed with small bits of seafood and scallion and were a savory delight! I had the sizzling Bimbimbap, and it was delicious. A blend of pork, rice, mushrooms, and various vegetables, all served in a sizzling bowl (careful, it's hot!). It was capped off with an egg, a nice addition. My wife had a dumpling stew, but we can't recall the name of the dish. It's not on the website menu. It was similar to the Tofu stew, but she chose pork dumplings as her protein, which were incredible! The service was very good, and this restaurant was very clean. We loved Bimim and will definitely be back!

Very delicious food, everything was fresh and full of flavor. The soup was amazing, perfectly balanced and comforting. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, and the food came out quickly. Great atmosphere and overall experience. I’ll definitely be back and highly recommend this place.

Smaller menu selection, very easy to navigate options. Dishes were tasty, and flavorful. Side of honey dip seems to go well with everything. Service was basic, but quick and suitable for the menu and atmosphere.

I had a good meal here. The soondubu jjigae had a great flavor. It does seem, based on my and my dining partners’ selections, that they tone down the spice level for American palates. These same menu choices in Korea were consistently spicier than those served here. Also, the banchan served are quite small and kimchi isn’t served by default; you need to order it separately. The food was still tasty and the service quick and friendly. Will definitely return.

Absolutely blown away by the level of care and quality here. Even the presentation is refined. The Mu-guk and bibimbab are incredible! the finely cut radish alone shows how much attention goes into every detail. As someone from California who has tried Korean food everywhere, this is the best I’ve had outside of CA. Truly Michelin-level quality. Highly recommend!

The BEST Bibimbap and Korean food in Charlotte EVER!!! The restaurant is runned by authentic Koreans and that’s why the taste is truly original and exactly the same as what I had in Korea. The staff is really nice and friendly, they always check if everything is okay. The place is super clean and cozy and I saw many customers when I was there during lunch time. Y’all should give this place a try, it’s worth every penny I swear.

The restaurant space is relatively small, clean and cozy. The menu is not diverse but very high quality, I was completely overwhelmed and impressed with the way they presented the food on dishes. The food was served quickly, the friendly staff suggested a seafood pancake that suited my taste. The yakwa dessert is also a good choice.

I love Korean food and since I got here it’s been hard to find a good place. I decided to go there for my lunch break and I wasn’t disappointed. Food was great and prepared with good timing. Would definitely have it for lunch more often.

Super authentic Korean food. Nice staff. Dolsot bibimbap didn't crust from the hot pot but plenty of vegetables and rice. Soup was spicy and flavorful (came with rice). The seafood pancakes were different shaped than usual but filled with seafood, very tasty. Parking available on site.

I go here on a regular basis. The food is fabulous and the owners and wait staff are always friendly.

My third time here...and this time I brought my husband. We both ordered Dolsot Bibimbap...1 Bulgogi, and 1 Spicy Chicken. We also ordered Fried Mandoo and Ice Cream Sandwich w/ JeonByeong to share. Well, both my husband and I loved the Dolsot Bibimbap...and we both agreed that this place has the best Bibimbap in Charlotte. We also enjoyed the Fried Mandoo and the dessert as well. As always, this place hits everything you can ask for in a restaurant...from nice ambiance (though they could use some wall decor-accents) and good overhead music, to fresh, delicious foods (all beautifully presented) and fast, attentive service. Definitely deserves 5 stars...again!

Super delicious food! I got tteok fries and sweet & spicy fried chicken for delivery a little while back, and it was delicious!! The rice cakes were perfectly chewy and had a nice crispy texture on the outside, and the dipping sauces were great. The fried chicken was flavorful and not too spicy. Hope to get their food again soon!

Cooked to perfection, flavors exceeded expectations! My wife and I ordered the Chicken Gangjeong, Bulgolgi Beef Ramen, Bulgolgi Beef Dolsot Bibimbap. Everything came out fast and Hot. We were so happy leaving not feeling stuffed after having a great portion of food. Highly recommended

I had an amazing food experience here! I absolutely love Korean food and when my friend mentioned this place to go, I did not hesitate to say yes! I wanted to try everything on the menu! But I tried to practice self control and I went ahead and ordered a lot of appetizers so I could try those! Everything and I mean everything was delicious! The meat for the gimbap was bulgogi beef and it was so tasty. I got my dumplings steamed and they were filled with pork and they were cooked to perfection! I also got kimchi and white rice. Finally, the gimmari was amazing! They are crispy seaweed noodle rolls and I just kept eating them and the sauce they came with was delicious as well! I am definitely coming back to try more items on the menu!

Very yummy! We stopped here to try the Korean corn dog. It was delicious! We tried a few appetizers. The gimbap was our favorite! Definitely worth the visit!

We were visiting Charlotte and desperately needed our Korean fix from where we currently live. We heard great things about this newer spot. We were there a little late in the evening so it was quiet with a few customers. The place overall is very clean and well put together. We were welcomed with smiles from the staff. Our staples for ordering is usually the dolsot bibimbap and soondubu jigae. They both came out piping hot as you'd expect, and the spiciness was perfect. We also tried their tteokbokki, which I kinda wished there was more in a plate but it's probably for the best to not have too much and spoil the meal. The one thing I would say for feedback is there was no banchan or roasted corn tea, which was a bummer they didn't have but it's not something to knock down a star for. If we come back to Charlotte, we will without hesitation come back!

Food was alright. Service was friendly enough but a little lacking. Establishment was clean.

Amazing service and staff! Super friendly and knowledgeable waitress that was able to explain the dishes we asked about and delivered exactly what we requested. I brought my sister here for her birthday so she could try something new out of her comfort zone. She loved her Dolsot Bibimbap with chicken and soy sauce. It was something she had never seen or even heard of before and she thought it was delicious! I had the same with tofu and Gochujang sauce it was very good, I would have liked the tofu to be crunchy but with all the steam in the bowl I am not sure how that would be possible. It was delicious and I would recommend and get again. We had the Gangjeong KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) for appetizer and it was sticky sweet with a little kick of spice. We almost fought over the last piece but it was her birthday so I let her have it. Definitely good dipped in the Gochjang sauce for more spice! The waitress was so kind and brought my sister a slice of cake with a candle as a gift for her birthday! The restaurant is very nice and easy to get in and out. The restaurant looks to do a lots of both takeout and dine in orders so definitely check them out!

I love this place! I'm so glad I found this gem in the Bally area! Their bibim reminds me of this one place I used to go in Koreatown in New York! Owner is so sweet and attentive and the food is always delicious. I've gone so many times and although it's a tiny restaurant I hope they prosper and open a bigger location. Bathrooms are always clean and ambience is always great!

Best place we've found in Charlotte area for Dolsot Bibimbap. This is quite a drive from where we live, but we enjoy Korean food and saw the good Yelp reviews and wanted to try it. Beer menu is typical for Asian places - standard Japanese beers (don't expect local IPA's here). We started with the Kimchi Jeon ($14) and the three of us really enjoyed it. My bride and I both ordered the same thing, the Dolsot Bibimbap ($18) with chicken....but I ordered the spicy version. My MIL ordered the Deopbap and added an egg ($20). All of us enjoyed our food and dining experience. Solid spot for Bibimbap.....we will be back!

My kids and I love Bibim. We order from them at least once a week. Our usual order contains of Korean corn dogs, mandoo, beef bibimbap with soup, ramen and etc. Everything we have tasted has been fresh, delicious and of high quality. This is a fast dinner or lunch for us when we are busy and they never disappoint. If you have not been and want to give Korean a try, I highly recommend them.

Had lunch there yesterday and ordered bibim hot bowl with beef and they charge ne an extra $1 because beef prices are up as they said however the bowl had what I describe as a 2 tea spoons of shredded meat ( not even sure it was actually beef) and the rest was veg and rice they charge $19 for a bowl of veg and rice definitely bad value not going back!!!

The atmosphere is really nice - huge upgrade from the former kabob place that used to occupy the space. The staff was really friendly and accommodating. The food was very good - delicious, all fresh ingredients, and prepared just right. Ballantyne was lacking a Korean place but this nailed it!

The staff are friendly and helpful. They greeted us with smiles and a warm welcome. I find the interiors to be beautiful and simple with mixed elements of wood and metal. I ordered the classic Beef Bibimbap which I loved so much paired with the refreshing grape drink. The plating looked so perfect that you might think it was going to be used for a product shoot. The vegies blended all so well. Not overpowering one another but was a melody of flavors while still being individually tasty. The rice was soft and cooked to the right texture. The beef was tender and seasoned well. The egg was nothing short but perfection with runny yolk topped with a hint of sesame seeds. All mixed together that delivered a wonderful symphony of flavors in every bite while every instrument was still distinctive. Drizzled with their homemade ssamjang. Delicious! My wife had the Sundubu which was actually way better than what we were expecting. So flavorful and rich that was balanced by the soft silky tofu. I'm looking forward to seeing this business thrive and expand!

I had the pleasure of coming by BimBim last night for dinner. The restaurant is small, but gives it a cozy, family, warm feeling. Even though the restaurant was busy, I was seated right away. The staff were very friendly, attentive, and helpful. For starters I ordered the gimbap and the fried mandoo. Both were fresh and delicious. If you're going to get the mandoo, fried is the way to do it! They were pan fried perfection! For my main I order the BimBimBap with bulgogi beef with soy sauce. The dish is beautifully prepared and is almost too pretty to eat. The ingredients were fresh and the soy sauce was the perfect compliment to the dish. I cannot wait for my next visit. If you are looking for a hearty, fresh, and delicious meal, this is the place! They are closed on Sunday.

We ordered Dolsot Bibimbap with Bulgogi beef, soy sauce, and gochujang and Hotteok for dessert. Wished the rice was able to get crusty in the stone bowl. Hotteok was a little greasy and I would have liked more filling. Otherwise, everything was great. No banchan. Staff were nice and polite. High chairs are available. You get a discount if you pay with cash!

A place to grab something quick. This is more like a light meal place - does not have the mini appetizers like traditional Korean restaurants do, and the menu selection is limited. The appetizers - we ordered rice stick and corn dog - were great. Actually better than expected. They were nicely flavored and served beautifully. The Bibimbap was fine. Nothing too impressive but everything was correctly done. The portion was descent as well. Our server was super nice; however we were the only table by then as well so got a pretty "concentrated" service.

This is such a great little spot for a lunch date! Casual but still a nice looking place nothing too fancy. Service was great they answered all our questions and the food came out so fast even when they were busy at 7:00 pm on Sunday. Prices in my opinion were better than most Korean restaurants. Still on expensive side but cheaper than most. I did like how much meat they had for their bibimbap! Most places skimp out on that! Our total came out to under $50 for 3 apps, 1 entree, and a soda.

There are few places in this city i get to highlight that my black ass can walk into and not be met with dirty looks or the casual too scared to interract. Fortunately this is one of them. Despite coming in my gym clothing a sweaty mess for pickup i was greeted and directed to the proper place for pickup orders . The entire staff was uber friendly despite my appearance. It made me feel a warm welcome like distant friends i haven't seen in years. The sheer professionalism, cleanliness of factilites, and overall vibe of this establishment let me know i shouldn't have picked up food i should've dined in. Im not too saavy on korean food but this stuff was fuego. I relished in every bite. The heat , the sauce , the umami. It was pure bliss in a box ive only oft found at the bottom of a bottle. I don't know how they achieved such an algorithm of powerful but non overlapping flavours, and phenomenal establishment that is only shadowed by the brightness of their hardworking staff. But fuck id be hard pressed to find a Korean bistro that can compete with this place.

A friend of mine recommended I try the Sundubu and I'm so thankful she did! Wow, its like a spicy bowl of silken tofu hugs. Sooo comforting on a cold night. I also tried the Gimbap and it was very good. Looking forward to trying more menu items .

The chicken "gangeon" . ..not sure of the spelling but definitely sure about the taste! It was delicious! The service was fast and friendly. I went for lunch and dinner in the same day! Guess what...I'm on my way back again today! I'm addicted!

Great choice if you're craving Korean in the Ballantyne area. I love that they have the Dolsot Bibimbap, and it comes out crackling in the hot stone bowl. The Tteok fries are fun and I really like that they are served with two sauces, the honey and the spicy/sweet sauce which is most likely a gochujang base. It's a small, clean restaurant in a decent location. The prices felt like they could be a tad better, but I am overall happy with my experience there.

Parking is very limited and spaces are tight.but the experience definitely outshines. Welcomed immediately with a genuine smile. Of course we had questions and our server, was patient and explained well. The food came out in sync cooks, sever, and drinks. Clean...table, chair, glasses-Spotless, restrooms, cook area, back of the house CLEAN...Important for me..appetizers, food were wins.... AND that drink. This drink is a must two or three of these order ahead. "The Green Grape" the Crushed Pear Juice is also nice.

Glad there is more Asian food popping into Charlotte. The family came from the Ktown of Queens, NY to Queen City. Simple menu of comfort Korean selection like bibimbap.

My friend & I stopped by for lunch I had spicy chix ramen & my friend had the bibimbop with chix Both delicious Very friendly staff

We enjoy going to Bibim. I know that it's the type of place that if I were able to go more frequently they would remember my order.

Dolsot Bibimbap with beef and gochujang. Very well prepared well seasoned. The egg and rice was awesome. Hotteok and Ice cream perfection! Very easy Recommendation!

Cute and cozy inside. Service was very friendly and quick. Unsweetened green tea was FRESH and authentic. We got the kimchi pancakes and bimimbap, both amazing. Fresh food!

I went there two years ago and the Ken she is just fabulous. It's just delicious. The Korean ribs is absolutely delicious. The sushi come see different from the Japanese. It's also delicious the five chickens of lol it's just outrageous and the soup they have is so tempted must go in and see yourself

Really good Korean food. Everything came out fresh and popping hot. The ladies who work here are super nice and friendly as well. Definitely coming back !

So delicious! We had the bibimbap tteok & mandoo & it was all delicious. I'll definitely be visiting again

Local Korean couple run restaurant serving up Korean bibim bap and more in a cute place. Really enjoyed the dolsot bibim bap and the chicken appetizer. I have been back a number of times to try the tteokboki and ramen, all very good. I think the pork dolsot is my favorite so far, its already seasoned, so I usually do not add any additional sauce to it, but they provide so you can add to your taste. You can order kimchi as a side but they do not have the "free banchan" you might see at other korean restaurants. Free easy parking in front of the restaurant and family-friendly service.

Finally got to try the restaurant and I was not disappointed. The fried chicken bites with their glaze sauce was terrific definitely a must get. I also got the bibimbap tofu the tofu was marinated with some kind of sweet sauce it was so good. Can't wait to come back and try their other dishes!

I was disappointed, the chicken was hard and not tender also the beef bulgogi lacked flavor. After expressing how the food was to the waitress had nothing to say! I will not return. An entree plus and an appetizer with sparkling water $38

This place was very modern in terms of their inside decor. It was a very relaxing yet sophisticated atmosphere when you walk in. Our server was very sweet and friendly, always making sure we had everything and checked in on us. The food was soothing to the soul, especially on a cold winter day. We ordered the rice cake (not pictured) and it was a good level of spiciness. For the tofu soup, I would've liked the tofu to be softer but it still was packed with flavor. Overall, it's not a bad place to get your fix of Korean cuisine!

Friendly service, flavorful food with nice portion sizes and the prices were a decent value for the amount of food you received. Our server wore a smile the entire time and checked on us frequently to make sure we were enjoying our time there and kept our drinks refilled without waiting. Really enjoyed trying a variety of new dishes based on our server's recommendations and will definitely come back to try a few more things as the quality of both the food and the service no doubt warrant a return trip.

First time eating here, I was so excited to eat here. Service and ambiance was great, it's a small place but the decor and service were top. We started with the Mandoo and Tteokbokki for appetizers and the presentation and flavors were top, reminded me of mandoo I had in South Korea . Dinner we ordered bibimbap with bulgogi and the spicy pork bibimbap both dishes were flavorful, only down was that my dish was not in the traditional (hot) clay pot and it wasn't as hot in temperature as my husbands who had it on the clay pot. I recommend to order it on the clay pot. We all enjoyed the food and service, brought back memories from our vacation in Seoul this past June. We will come back to try some more dishes

The first thing we noticed was the 92.5 Health grade, but it was too late to go somewhere else, so we decided to stay and just try the food out. Little quaint place. Nice atmosphere. Nice wait staff. We wanted korean food other than the usual KBBQ. We found this place and decided to give it a try. Ordered 2 Deopbap dishes, $18 each, spicy pork, and beef bulgogi. Taste was good, but felt food is catered to the American palate and not as authentic. No banchan offered, so we got a little side dish of kimchi, $3, but taste was on point. Radish, also $3, was a bit dry and sliced thicker than usual. Gochujang sauce was quite watered down. Overall, the place gives you a taste of Korean food, but it is Americanized. They were quite busy, and the service and food was okay.

I was born in Korea and constantly looking for quality Korean food in my area. Bibim just opened about a week ago bringing Korean food to the Ballantyne Area of Charlotte. From the moment we walked into the beautifully restored space, we were kindly greeted by a young man and woman. Customer service was appropriately timed and top notch. We ordered Mandoo, tteokbokki, Gimbap, Spicy Pork Ramen, and Beef Bulgolgi Deopbap. Food was crafted with roots of Korean culture as if I were back in Gyeonggi-do. Ambiance gave off fine dining as well as dish presentation, prices and vibes give off family-owned and lots of love into their restaurant. We will be back asap for another great experience!

Bibim is the new star of this shopping center, the best restaurant for sure. As of this writing, I've visited three times and have yet to be disappointed. I recommend the dolsot bibimbap, having never visited Korea it is legit! Bibim recently opened and is still training staff, some minor and expected opening hiccups. The interior is renovated from the previous owner and nicely matches the cuisine. I'll definitely return for more delicious food!

Fantastic Korean food and healthy! I have been waiting for an authentic Korean restaurant to open in Charlotte for 12 years. My hubby and I have been to Bibim at least 5-7 times since it opened. All the dishes are fantastic especially the kimchi Jeon and Bibimbop Pork Dolsot! The gimbap and mando is also very yummy. Great ramen also if you like really spicy. The service is excellent and very clean environment . Best food outside of S Korea and Flushing NY. The chef had an amazing restaurant in Flushing NY and i had no idea until I asked if he worked anywhere else. I ate at his restaurant in Flushing and had no idea he opened a restaurant in Charlotte. Highly recommended for excellent fresh food

I only have one word.......for this dynamite Korean place where i only get the dolsot bibimbap with plenty of free parking.....bibimtastic!

Food was delicious. They just opened and are still getting their process down. Several group of people left after the staff informed them that the wait may be up to 30 minutes.

Finally checked out Bibim Bistro. We tried Fried Mandoo, Beef Bulgogi Bibimbap, and Chicken Bulgogi Ramen. Mandoo and Bibimbap were good, but personally I didn't like the ramen. It was a little salty, and just something about small strips of grilled meat just don't go well with noodle soup. I wish there were bigger slices of good quality (steamed) chicken instead and some veggie toppings to lighten up the flavor. The menu is small, basically just bibimbap and ramen.

The food came quickly and hot n ready! The sundubu was amazing and super flavorful. It came with rice on the side that was steamed perfectly! The tteok fries weren't the best; they lacked flavor in both the fries and the sauce that came with. The green tea was warm and refreshing. Overall a great experience with an upbeat vibe inside!

Yummy food and great service! This hit the spot for my friend who was visiting and used to live in Korea

Ramen on a rainy day. Choose this spot with a friend of mine and thought we'd try something new. Couldn't go wrong with the pork ramen. It was great and service was quick and attentive.