Lisal F.
Yelp
Gusto! is a build-your-own bowl, fast-casual place that's doing it right. Like so many build-your-own places, you start with a base (mixed greens, rice, half-and-half, or wrap), choose a protein (chicken - either regular or spicy, shrimp, or tofu), then decide on a gusto (type of bowl - chipotle mango avocado, ginger lime peanut, chile sesame bbq, tahini cucumber feta, sweet soy sriracha, or tzatziki lemon artichoke).
I opted for the chile sesame bbq (half greens half rice, with tofu) at the recommendation of the cashier, and it was delightful. The kimchi salad was just the right amount of spicy, and the tofu was cooked and seasoned perfectly. Each meal comes with a bag of sweet potato chips, which, I discovered, make a lovely crunchy topping.
The pricing is on par with other build-your-own bowl places, and the taste and freshness are up to snuff. I'd definitely visit again to try some of their other flavor combos.