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Bandoola Bowl GW

4.8 (41 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Jesse K.

First time I ever had this food from this place. Surprisingly I loved this place. They told me it's the fusion of Thai and something else (I forgot) I thought it was more of Indonesian food. Because it has the food court feel, it doesn't have anything to say about ambiance but guy at the stand helped me choosing the meal. His recommendation was fantastic. Tbh, I would go often to get my food from there. Honestly it's so fulfilling and tasty.

Kathy T.

100/100 Love this pure Satvic Food. Delicious, clean, fresh, high quality, great service! Order: Vegan Papaya, Mango, Ginger bowl with Lemon Dressing, Not Spicy!! Yum!! Come back for sure!!

Ginger Bowl with Shrimp (spicy)
Audrey R.

The western market is conveniently located amongst all the 9-5ers stomping grounds yet I haven't fallen in love with many of its options yet - next to falafal inc, this is the best option for bang for your buck and quality fast casual - the workers are the sweetest people who are incredibly lively and seem to really care that you enjoy your experience and food - I ordered the ginger bowl with shrimp and my joking with the worker about my high spice tolerance paid off, this was SPICY. it was light and refreshing like a vinegary coleslaw with a punch - I wish they added more than 4 pieces of shrimp but considering it's fast casual I was just happy to not doubt the ~food poisoning potential~ of the shrimp at all - you can really tell the vegetables are fresh (they have greens legit straining out water behind them) and the sauces are flavorful and far from store bought generic

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John B.

The location is a bit misleading on various map services; this is in the big Western Market complex but it's really on the west side of it, a booth in the open section. Having found their original location in Georgetown untenable, I was told, this location will hopefully stay around. A Burmese salad is really something if you haven't had one. The ingredients are finely shredded and so numerous and varied that it's hard to describe. They'll usually simplify things for you by asking a couple of questions about what you want, but there are a ton of ways to customize here and they're very friendly to special dietary needs. They'll do noodles and rice for more money if a salad isn't sufficient, but I do usually come for a salad. When I finally found this location open, they had mango in season and I got a mango salad and added tofu and a bit of spice. The mango was quite sharp in flavor, the tofu plentiful, and the overall experience not too different than what I remember from their old location. One sits in various tables strewn around the complex. It's an expensive bowl (although realistically, pretty much everything other than Falafel Inc is going to be pricey for what it is in this area). But if you want something different, healthy, and delicious, Bandoola Bowl remains a winner. Also check out Mandalay in Silver Spring, under the same ownership. They've had a fair amount of turmoil with their various locations and will likely move out of Silver Spring, but anywhere they pop up, the food will be good.

Shrimp noodle bowl
Rose L.

Such a tasty and quick lunch option located in Western Market. I love the shrimp noodle bowl. The portions are generous, and I love that it includes lots of veggies. They offer spicy and non-spicy options. I got it with the peanut sauce and it was light but flavorful and very appetitizing. Also, service was great! If you're unsure what to order, they will give you recommendations and ask if you have any allergies.

Spicy peanut chicken wheat noodle bowl
Joshua K.

I recently went here for an early weekday lunch and was pleasantly surprised by my meal. Although the bowl was expensive (over $15) and the chicken initially did not look tasty, I enjoyed the bowl. There was a good balance between the amount of chicken, vegetables, and noodles, and the spicy peanut sauce tied everything together (and was also very spicy). Given the lack of good food options in Foggy Bottom, I would recommend if you are in the area and need a meal.

Tofu brown rice bowl
Molly K.

I have visited Bandoola twice and have had great experiences both times. Bandoola is one of the vendors at Western Market. Their menu is extremely easy to read, and it has notations to indicate what is vegan. When you order your meal from them, they immediately ask if you if you have allergies or dietary restrictions. They take so much care to make sure everyone receives a meal that contains only items they can eat whether it's based on allergy or dietary choices. The first time I visited Bandoola I ordered a spicy rice noodle tofu bowl. On my first visit they only allowed me to get my bowl medium spicy. They said if I could tolerate that spice level, at my next visit I could get the highest spice level. On this second visit, I let them know I would like my meal as spicy as possible. They certainly gave me the heat. This bowl was lit! I ordered a brown rice tofu bowl with all the vegetables. They mixed it with a peanut sauce and made it the highest spice level. I absolutely loved my meal! The spice level was spicy enough to make my nose run, but not spicy enough to make my ears feel like smoke was coming out of them. The vegetables in the bowl provided so much texture and crunch with fresh tomoatoes, cabbage, onions, and peppers. I thought that they added enough sauce that the bowl was flavorful throughout, but not too much sauce where the meal was saturated in it. I am so excited to try some more of their vegan sauces and continue to satisfy my need for spicy food here. I also want to add that I attended this business with 8 other people. This business is able to handle large groups of people, and get the food out fast. I am so impressed with how well organized this business is, and how easy it is to visit with a big group of friends. Thanks for all the vegan options Bandoola and I cannot wait for my next meal already!

Spicy noodle bowl with chicken
Rachel B.

I ordered the spicy noodle bowl with chicken, and I was very happy. The flavors were great. The veggies were fresh! It felt like a pretty healthy meal. I think I would have liked it to be a little spicier. I also tried the sweji dessert, and it was very delicious! The gentleman working there was so friendly and kind! He was chatting with all the customers. He brightened my day! I recommend you try this food vendor in Western Market.

Shrimp ginger salad bowl

Ginger bowl with shrimp, very light fresh and overall super yummy! Cute place in western market near gw and the service was great, the young lady was helpful being that it was my first time trying

Ginger-lemon salad with chicken
J R.

This place rocks. It's in Western Market and is great for a casual but fun lunch that also can be healthy. I eat here more frequently than I'd like to admit and always am happy. They're always willing to customize your order, which for someone like me is important- I love spicy salads but don't want them too spicy, and they're always willing to accommodate that. I get the salad with chicken usually. The lemon-ginger dressing is my favorite and has outstanding adventurous flavor. Great casual place to get lunch alone or with friends.

Mango + Papaya salad mix (+ shrimp) w/lemon dressing...yummy.

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This mom and pop kiosk is a treasure. Bandoola bowl was fresh with sensational explosion of flavors. Friendly fast service. Yummy

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Really delicious and unique flavors. Incredible service too! Really customizable and the people running the place are so sweet and kind

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