Kelvin L.
Yelp
BOM Bibimbap is a hole-in-a-wall establishment.
Right near the corner Tim Hortons, this doorway into Bibimbap is a hidden gem. It is a small cute restaurant with some seating serving big bowls of Bibimbap. Great for a quick bite before a movie as service is quick and although it is small, feels quite intimate and private.
The veggies are fresh, the rice is a combination of grains and crispy as expected, and the protein choices are unique. The rice is fragrant with an extra floral scent and taste, maybe it's the rice, or added essence, but it really works and I will be trying some flower essence in my rice at home in order to imitate the experience.
Order:
- Unagi (BBQ Eel) Bibimbap, no extra toppings
I've never seen a Bibimbap place serving eel as the protein before and had to try it, and it was amazing. They have a layer of eel on top of the rice and now I will only be carving eel Bibimbap, nothing else will do.
The chili and sauce was great, it complimented the Bibimbap, not spicy; it has a kick for sure, but no 1-chili, 2-chili, ... rating needed here. The service was quick and the rice bowl was expertly arranged, the eels in a flowery pattern and each element of the dish well separated and colourful. Even when mixed, you can see and taste each element clearly and again, the (surprising) flowery scent/taste really makes it work.
After the meal, although filling, does not feel heavy, and with the fresh ingredients, it definitely taste great and warrants another go. Maybe the salmon next time...