One of the best meals that we have had in Charleston in a long time. We had reservations at 8pm and were seated promptly at the Chefs counter. The staffing was super nice and attentive throughout the meal. My wife and her friends loved their sake cocktails and the San Miguel on draft was ice cold for me. We ordered just about everything on the menu but these were our favorites. The pork and shrimp dumplings were an absolute flavor bomb and our favorite dumpling course! The tuna onigiri was delicious and soft but not too overfilling. The noodle soup with packed with umami and the hand rolled egg noodles were super tender and flavorful. BUT, the star of the night, (so good that we ordered another round before our kakigori), was the Kare Kare noodles. The combination of cucumber, peanut butter, melt in your mouth pork belly, and cold noodles weren't something that we would have thought would have went as well as it did, but it DID. The dish was divine and hit all of the flavors on the palate. Thank you to Chef Nikko and crew. The magic that you make in the kitchen with a 6-8ft line is absolutely amazing. We will be back again and again! Kultura is next in our list as well! read more

Everything was excellent, and I will definitely be back. We tried the spicy salmon, veggie, and tuna onigiri and they were all delicious. I haven't had onigiri like this before. The rice was perfectly cooked and seasoned. We also ordered the roasted eel and noodle soup which were yummy, but don't get the eel if you don't like mayo. I personally love it. The noodle soup was nice but not my favorite menu item we tried. We also ordered the pork dumplings and shu mai - they did not disappoint and both did a little something different. We had to order their dessert and got the strawberry ube flavor - wow! I would never put strawberry ube and lychee together but it worked. I would go order one of these for just myself. It's a cute restaurant and they weren't too busy - we walked in and got a table for four. The server was very attentive and helpful! read more

Bareo - Filipino Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The crab curry appetizer was the absolute standout at Bareo. It was rich, flavorful, and easily one of the most memorable dishes of the night. The dumplings were another favorite, and I couldn't get enough of the pickled green beans on the cold noodle salad. Such a simple detail, but they added the perfect tangy crunch. Don't skip dessert!! The ambience is beautiful and feels equally perfect for a date night or a girls' dinner. The server was attentive, warm, and personable. Overall, Bareo has a great combination of creative food and inviting atmosphere. Definitely a spot I'd come back to!! read more

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I wanted to love it and maybe I need to give it another try with a group to try more things. I arrived late afternoon before the rush and was able to sit at the bar. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I started with the Crab Mango Onigiri, which was good, but not as flavorful as I was expecting. I also had the Pork Longanisa & Shrimp Siomai, which was amazing!! Regret that I didn't order to orders of this and skip the Waygu Truffle. The disappointment was the Waygu Truffle, which I felt were overcooked, making the Waygu flavor non existent. I wanted to love this dish, but after thinking it over am assuming it must have been overcooked, bcz it truly was too chewy (which is not characteristic of Waygu) and just there. Nothing at all to write home about. I ended my experience by trying a kakigoru for one for the first time. I had the Halo-Halo, as suggested by the server. It was very different, but definitely good. It's like flavored shaved ice with added items to enhance the flavor. I would definitely try it again. In conclusion, I would try it again, as there were some other options that I am looking to try and the staff was very nice and helpful. The bar is small but cute, so reservations are highly recommended. read more

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Soooooooo good came here with a crazy person. Be careful coming here with a crazy person or they might drink all the sauce. Slurp slurp slurp that's basically the whole meal bc the crazy person kept drinking th cucumber salad dressing slurp slurp she thought it was so good and hey i thought it was really good too I didn't slurp it though because I am not as crazy as she is she can be one of the craziest ever. I want to go back for a sno cone. I want to go back to get more. I biked here the crazy person did too she is so safe. read more

Bareo - I was playing so many games on my phone because I love my phone. - Filipino Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Bareo absolutely delivers. From the start, everything felt intentional without being overdone. We ordered a mix to try a little bit of everything cucumber salad, onigiri, dumplings, salmon rice bowls, miso soup, and the kakigori and there wasn't a single miss. The cucumber salad was incredibly fresh and balanced light, crisp, and the kind of dish that seems simple but is done exactly right. The onigiri had that perfect texture and seasoning, comforting but elevated. Dumplings were a standout perfectly cooked with a ton of flavor packed into each bite. The salmon rice bowls were easily one of the highlights. Super fresh, beautifully composed, and satisfying without feeling heavy. Even the miso soup, which can sometimes feel like an afterthought elsewhere, was rich, warm, and clearly made with care. And then the kakigori hands down the perfect ending. Light, refreshing, and just sweet enough without being overwhelming. It felt like a treat without tipping into overly indulgent. The whole experience struck that rare balance of being both relaxed and elevated. You can tell there's real attention to detail in both the food and overall vibe. read more

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Talk about delicious! We love this new neighborhood spot that opened up. Love the laid bar, walk in bar vibe. The servers are all wonderful, helpful, and answered all questions we had about the menu and concept for the restaurant. All the dishes were wonderful. I do feel the Wagyu dumplings were the best of the dumplings in all categories of flavor and texture. They were light but really flavorful. I also really enjoyed the salmon adobo onigiri it was such an interesting combination of flavors that was totally unexpected. We do make a reservation online because we heard it gets super busy, and super glad I did! There is a small pay here parking lot at the end of the block as well because we struggled to find parking at first. We'll be back soon! read more

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Solid experience. Needs bigger nori for the onigiri. The crab one was excellent. Will return for that. My sake pour was 2 sips, disappointing. Hand rolls were good, the veggie one was actually the best I think. Dumplings were fine. read more

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EVERYTHING here is a 10/10 - coming from someone whose party ordered quite literally everything on the menu. Bareo is a can't miss!!!!

We came in for an early dinner and were greeted right away by the staff, which was a great start. The space is pretty small, so I'd definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time. We ordered three kinds of onigiri, and the standout for us was the tuna yuzu kosho--the tuna had great flavor and paired really well with the rice. The salmon adobo was just okay in my opinion and leaned a bit dry. The scallop bagoong ginger was a bit of a letdown--the scallops were hard to find, and the rice-to-filling ratio felt off, with way too much rice. We also tried the wagyu truffle on a bed of chili oil, which was decent but nothing particularly memorable. Overall, the flavors felt pretty simple across the dishes. The noodle soup with coin dumplings was light and refreshing, although it wasn't entirely consistent--our friend ordered the same dish, and theirs came out noticeably saltier. I was hoping to try the bento box and hand roll nori, but they weren't available during our visit. I might give it another shot next time, especially to try their shaved ice. read more

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Small little restaurant, with a great feel. Great attentive service, and customer focus. Food was great, not overly stuffing. Great experience in downtown Charleston. Best bet is to reserve, but they do take walk ins for bar counter. read more

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I'd give the this place 6 stars if I could. Relatively new spot in dt Charleston. It's a place where you share a lot of food with the table so just be prepped for that. But the dumplings are so good and I could not recommend that enough read more

Bareo - Filipino Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This past Sunday we got to try Bareo for the first time. We sat at the bar and enjoyed watching some of the food being prepared. The restaurant had a great vibe and with their music pumping we were ready for a fun meal. We started with the pork longanisa and shrimp siomai. Very tasty and a perfect way to start our late lunch. The bento box description definitely caught my eye since it had a little bit of everything. We paired it a with a cold, crisp San Miguel beer. The miso sinigang soup had nice citrus tang to it while also being a little spicy. I really liked the miso salmon and pork humba crispy over rice top with a sweet sauce. Lots of different flavors which had us craving another serving. The bento box also had a potato salad, pickled vegetables and a boiled egg. My only regret was not saving room for dessert which you only have to look on their socials to see how fun it looks. read more

Bareo - The Benton Box - Filipino Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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We had a wonderful last minute lunch here, this past Sunday. We were visiting from out of town and this restaurant was the perfect respite from the heat and humidity. We had the cucumber salad and seaweed salad to start, a soy marinated egg, onigiri, two kinds of dumplings and finished it with Strawberry-Ube kakigori. It was all delicious and the perfect light lunch. read more

Finally found it!....a dumpling in Charleston that isn't a half moon shape! Way to go Bareo! Taking the time to honor culinary tradition like doing the proper 7 pleats on the dumplings is a real indicator to me that Chef Nikko isn't fooling around! The space (back at Kultura's old location) screams intimate Ramen shop in Japan, but don't look for Ramen here. What you'll get is a fantastic fusion of Japanese and Filipino foods that coexist perfectly side by side. We sat at the counter and watched the Maestro (Chef Nikko) conduct his orchestra. Each set of hands came together in perfect harmony to produce an amazing array of flavors and textures. Order cards and pencils are at each table and diners fill in the little circle like those multiple choice tests we used to take in school. Most categories had 3 choices and with a few having 2 choices. (See Menu photo) We had: Tuna Yuzu Kosho- Onigiri Scallop, Bagoong, Lemon - Handroll Salmon, Miso, Megi - Handroll Wagyu Truffle - Dumplings Pork and Cabbage- Dumplings Bento Box with Miso Salmon, Pork Humba, Potato Salad, Pickles (shiitakes, Cucumbers, Cauliflower), Sinigang Soup, and. Boiled Egg with jammy yolk - Large Plates Ube & Strawberry - Kakigori with Strawberry syrup, Ube Whipped Cream and Lychee Kakigori is the only Charleston snow I can wrap my mind around, lol The general vibe is fun and neighborly. The service is awesome and each dish is explained when it arrives at your table. If you are a fan of Dumplings and Japanese and/or Filipino eats, you will love Bareo! Bareo 73 Spring St Charleston, SC read more

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Cute spot very friendly service food was delicious, happy that they are here on Spring Street. Definitely will come back. read more

Bareo - Onigiro - Filipino Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The vibe is unique and chill. I love the music and energy of the servers and staff. Service was prompt and food was delicious and hot! I love the scallop and salmon hand rolls and the Shumai. read more

Bareo - Salmon hand roll - Filipino Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Got a reservation but unfortunately couldn't eat there- arrived and the inside of the restaurant was so hot we were dripping sweat before we even could look at menus. everyone was sweaty and fanning themselves and the girls behind the counter looked totally overwhelmed and overheated- weird experience honestly. read more

Great service, tasty food, and the overall ambiance of the whole place is just great. Very authentic food. Would absolutely recommend coming and trying this place out. read more

I really wanted to love this place but it just wasn't good. The waiter was rude and didn't actually talk to us at all- the hostess & kitchen staff helped us the whole night. The food was also pretty mediocre, we ordered the scallop & salmon hand rolls which were just okay, the tuna onigiri which was too sweet & barely any tuna & the Wagyu truffle dumplings that I didn't taste any truffle in. Maybe we're just spoiled with really good Asian food in New York but we definitely won't be back. read more

Had one of the best experiences here yesterday! Adrian took amazing care of us and had a lot of knowledge on the menu. Some of the best food I've ever had! We tried everything on the menu and we don't have one thing we didn't like. It's always nice going places that offer mocktails too. Thank you for taking such great care of. We will definitely be back. read more

Bareo - Buko & pandan - Filipino Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Fantastic ambiance, food and service all around. They truly made the most out of the small space where it feels intimate but not crowded. You must order at least one from each category, or one of everything if you're with friends! The mango curry crab onigiri is the standout of the night and the year so far for me. The perfect balance of sweet and savory. The tuna onigiri is also fantastic with a delicious furikake. All of the hand rolls are a must! If you had to decide on only one set of dumplings I would suggest the shumai. I love that you can get all but one of their drinks on the menu zero or with proof. The Highball is excellent and the Charleston Cobbler was an unexpected delight. You must finish your night with a kakigori, the pandan was a perfect not too sweet ending to the evening! You can tell every one preparing your food and beverage took pride in their work and it truly shows in the quality of the food and experience. read more

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The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. We sat at the bar and had great conversations with the staff. They gave us excellent recommendations. The food was EXCELLENT. The soup with the noodles and dumplings is a must try as are all of the dumplings! 10/10. We will be back read more

Some of the worst dumplings in Charleston. The decor reminds me of gentrified Japanese restaurants that post tons of manga on the walls to make you think it's Japanese. And the food is a reflection of that. read more

Ownership is incredible. Great experience and a great vibe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!