Bandoola bowl still is my favorite fast casual in DC! My go to order is tofu rice spicy noodle bowl with the burmese sauce (fish sauce base). Fresh, tasty, flavorful. The owners are so kind and welcoming. The pork rice noodle bowl with spicy burmese dressing is also delish. read more

Bandoola Bowl GW - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I am a big lover of Mandalay in Silver Spring (owned by the same family) and Burmese food in general with all its textures and flavors, This one is more of a food stall fast food place but I really enjoyed my warm noodle bowl. I asked them to heat up the curried chickpea a tad and got the wheat flour noodle bowl with the spicy bandoola dressing (The noodles are egg free and they are very clear about which dressings are vegan, which have fish sauce etc ). Delicious. My general rating system: 1 star: I would stay away 2 stars: Has some good things about it but I generally don't recommend. 3 stars: Pretty good. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but a decent place 4 stars: Great place. I would go back. 5 stars: I highly recommend stopping whatever you are doing and making plans to try it out! An Evie favorite! read more

Bandoola Bowl GW - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I pass by this place often and never had an opportunity to try them until now. Well, they have gained a new customer!!! First, the staff is so kind. Very warm, friendly, and attentive. They asked a lot of questions about food allergies and did not hesitate to recommend items based on my preferences. Next, the booth is extremely clean and they took precaution when handling food. I appreciated that a lot. Price: for the area and the fresh food category, you cannot go wrong with the price. The food is extremely fresh and I paid $16 for a very hearty and balanced bowl. Meal: I ordered the warm bowl and selected brown rice with chicken as my protein and a delicious ginger sesame sauce to top it off. This bowl was exactly what I needed. The array of vegetables included: carrots, cabbage, lettuce, and servings of celery. Now image those vegetables being seeped in a tangy sauce with a serving of warm brown rice and juicy grilled chicken strips in between. The flavors were complimenting each other so well but I tasted a consistent set of spices in each bite-which I loved. I thoroughly enjoyed this bowl, it was THAT good! Highly recommended if you're in Western Market and hoping to find clean eats. To vegetarians, there are a lot of options, to vegans, there are items you would like, to meat eaters, there are items you'd enjoy while indulging in their delicious vegetables. Overall, I love their diverse menu but I appreciated the cultural taste on a plate. Can't wait to return. read more

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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. read more

Bandoola Bowl GW - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

amazing service. i think it was the best place. the food was so good and the spicy noodle was amazing.

Love love love this place! It's my go to for a quick, easy and healthy lunch. I usually get half papaya and half mango salad with spicy Vietnamese dressing and shrimp. Portions are reasonable, I usually make two meals out of one bowl. The people that assist me there are always so sweet too! read more

fresh ingredients, family friendly owned business, on the go quick and healthy option! if you don't know what to get they'll help/guide you in building your bowl, they take the extra step asking if you have any allergies (soy,peanut, wheat, etc,) amazing if you're allergic to anything to prevent cross contamination! 10/10 :) read more

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!! read more

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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 read more

Bandoola Bowl GW - Ginger Bowl with Shrimp (spicy) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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. read more

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This place has been my to go to in the area - amazing food and always the most positive people. I always go for the curried chickpea bowl. 10/10 read more

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. read more

Bandoola Bowl GW - Shrimp noodle bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is inside 2000 Penn closer to the CVS in the weird indoor mall/food court/food hall that they recently renovated. It's not like a Chipotle where you pick and choose your ingredients. You order your base (I chose brown rice) and protein (I chose chickpeas) and they populate the toppings, mix it up, and drop it into a to-go bowl. I didn't get a chance to add or remove any items because the guy values speed over satisfaction. He looked at me and said I would like their lemon sauce as opposed to the various other options. I said OK. I paid with the cashier (about $14) and collected my bowl. I didn't receive a good value for the price. The bowl was bland, boring, and unsatisfactory even after requesting a side of and adding the spicy sauce. The food also made my stomach unwell later in the day. I wouldn't order it again. read more

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. read more

Bandoola Bowl GW - Spicy peanut chicken wheat noodle bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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! read more

Bandoola Bowl GW - Tofu brown rice bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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. read more

Bandoola Bowl GW - Spicy noodle bowl with chicken - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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 read more

Bandoola Bowl GW - Shrimp ginger salad bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

So delicious! Fresh, filling and friendly service. Great option at the market. I got the chicken salad and asked them warm the chicken and they were so nice about it. I got the salad bowl mild and it was the right amount spice. read more

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

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. read more

Bandoola Bowl GW - Ginger-lemon salad with chicken - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Tons flavor healthy salads. Favorite so far is the mango + papaya mix (add on shrimp) with lemon dressing medium spiciness (still spicy). Friendly and professional service...fast too. read more

Bandoola Bowl GW - Mango + Papaya salad mix (+ shrimp) w/lemon dressing...yummy. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Actually really good. It's located inside of the western market near GW's campus and I've always wanted to come here so I'm glad I got to check it out. They have really good variety of different salads which are refreshing and crisp and perfect in the summer I ended up getting the green mango salad which was perfect. I got medium tie level spicy which was just enough. As an Indian I can't even handle the spiciest of Thai without blowing a gasket. Anyway the salad was very refreshing tasty I split it with my group and everyone agreed. If you're in the area you should definitely give them a try as the price was reasonable given the quantity and quality of food. One bull was enough to split with three people as we were sharing different dishes from other vendors. Parking for Western market and other amenities I'll get into whenever the market itself read more

I always go here for lunch in between class. The man working the station is always so kind. The bowls are sizable and filling. Also did I mention they are absolutely delicious as well? read more

Food very tasty and delicious. You started off by choosing either brown rice, wheat noodle or rice noodle and then the protein. They added the fresh veggies and mixed with their special, tasty dressing. I had the rice noodle with pork and lots of fresh veggies. I highly recommend if you want some fast and healthy meal. read more

Bandoola Bowl GW - Noodle mixed bowl with pork and fresh, crunchy veggies and some peanuts. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Big portion for the price! Mostly veggies, noodles were buried at the bottom. Chicken was not as grilled as I'd like it to have been but still delicious! Employees were very kind and accommodating to food/sauce preferences. Definitely would come back again. read more

Bandoola Bowl GW - Rice noodle bowl with chicken - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Something quick healthy and very very good with a little kick all mixed in a bowl. My first time here but not my last. The owners were super friendly and awesome. They explained the whole concept of their establishment to me. Which I thought was helpful and cool. read more

Bandoola Bowl GW - Mixture of goodness and spice - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I am the type of person who always looks for light, refreshing, yet filling food. This place checks off all three criteria. Recently opened over the summer, so I feel like it will be busier once school is in session. I got the shrimp rice noodle bowl. Amazing! It's basically chipotle style pick your toppings (or predetermined menu) and they toss the toppings with your selected base. The thin rice noodles are already flavorful, but they add some more sauce to the bowl. The shrimp rice noodle bowl comes with lots of cabbage, red onions, carrots, crispy garlic, red pepper, corn, and cilantro. You can ask to take out or add other ingredients. The ingredients are fresh and kept well. The service is quick! They toss the ingredients in the back and put it in a bowl to take out. The people there are really friendly and nice! Enjoyed my short interaction with them. Tip: They give 10% discount for students! read more

Bandoola Bowl GW - Shrimp rice noodle bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Perfect place for a light and refreshing lunch! You can definitely taste the Southeast Asian influence in the dressing. I got the default dressing for the roasted pork salad bowl and it was super flavorful - a bit on the sour side as I think they squeezed like in there and the dressing might have had a citrus element also, but it was still really good. It's also very customizable, which is a plus. The pork was also a bit dry. But overall a great place, and the employees were also so friendly and nice. read more

Bandoola Bowl GW - Pork salad bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I love this place--you essentially choose the base, the protein, and the sauce, and they'll add in a ton of vegetables (usually papaya, cilantro, bell peppers) and mix it all together. When they ask you how spicy, be aware that medium spicy and above has a bit of a kick. The bowls are very flavorful and the vegetables very fresh, so it all feels very healthy. The protein is also usually pretty tender. The people there (usually a man who I'm guessing is the owner) and a woman manning the cash register could not be friendlier. read more

This is my go to place for a healthy lunch. I love the salad bowl and the rice noodle bowl. Don't worry if you don't know what sauce you want. They will surely recommend whatever sauce they see suits based on your protein and base choice. Warning: the spiciest level is spicy (which I love).. I'm talking about Asian spicy level. read more

Big portions, super friendly service, very refreshing, lots of toppings and mix ins. A bit pricy but love how fresh and different this is from your typical build your own bowl places. read more

Bandoola Bowl GW - Medium spicy noodle shrimp bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Can't say enough great things about this restaurant! The ingredients are always fresh, dressings are fantastic, and staff are THE BEST! If you haven't tried - these bowls are served cold and crunchy (veggies are not cooked). Colorful, healthy, and delish. Pictured here is my tried and true tofu bowl over wheat noodles mixed with peanut dressing + spice. Favorite fast casual in the city (and it's not even close). read more

Bandoola Bowl GW - Tofu bowl with wheat noodles 10/10 - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

So fresh and flavorful! The service is amazing and the guy always makes my day and is super positive! They have a lot of options. It's located in the western market food hall read more

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

I love the Georgetown location and was excited to stumble upon this one during my first visit to this GW food hall (which is really neat)! There was no wait and they made my delicious bowl quickly and with a smile. They make recommendations, confirm the ingredients, and mix thoroughly instead of just plopping your bowl together. Highly recommend! read more

Was just there about 30min ago the young man at the counter was touching his hair and making food at the same time. He is only wearing one glove on his right hand and touching food with both his left and right hand while ringing guests. I was totally disappointed as this was going to be my 3rd visit and the first two visits was great. Totally unhygienic couldn't believe he was touching his hair and everything else at the same time gross read more

Seriously awesome salads - lots of vegan choices with option to add several proteins. I had the ginger bowl with noodles. Delicious. Wish I could make this at home. read more

One of the tastiest lunches I've had in a while! Fresh, crunchy, spicy, satisfying, and a reasonable amount of food for the price. The staff is super friendly and helpful. I am already thinking about when I could come here again. read more

I wanted something fresh and filling. I was thrilled with the Mango Papaya Salad with Tofu that they carefully crafted for me. It was a large size and hit the spot on this hot, humid day. It has both Thai and Vietnamese flavors with their combination of peanuts and fish sauce. Everyone there was super great at sharing how their menu custom worked. They were also very careful and accommodating regarding an allergy concern. Great service. Great food. Wonderful flavor. Fresh ingredients. Clean. No guilt. Highly, highly recommend. Plus, there's plenty of seating areas with air conditioning. read more

Bandoola Bowl GW - I wasn't sure if I wanted the papaya or mango salad so they mixed they both together for me and it was amazing! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is one of the best restaurants in Western Market! Delicious bowls and excellent, fast service!