They make you pay first to eat inside. The service here is not good at all, the people are not attentive and never check up on you if you need anything. This place is sooooo small, barely have room to move Other than that the food is good. Had the spicy beefy soft tofu soup that comes in a very small, hot stone pot served with small 3 sides plate , rice and an egg . Usually Korean place have at least 5 to 10 different sides. I would not go back here instead I'll try somewhere else read more

BB Bowl - Spicy beef soft tofu soup - Korean Near Me - Alameda, California

I've been coming here for years and it's always been consistent, I'm so happy they were able to stay open during the pandemic. You walk in and order what you'd like and find your own seat, not really a sit down restaurant that requires a server coming to check on you (think of chipotle) and clean up after yourself when you leave. Big fan of the soft tofu soup and bibimbap, both with bulgogi. The nice thing is the meat isn't super sweet as some bulgogi can be, serving sizes are great and usually I'll eat half and save the rest for dinner. read more

BB Bowl - japchae and beef rainbow rice bowl - Korean Near Me - Alameda, California

Awesome family owned business! My husband and I got the hot stone rice bowl & the soft tofu soup and it tasted very good and authentic. They also had good portions for the price, and the service was good and fast. Thank you BB Bowl! read more

Beef ramen was yummy and remember to order runny egg. The rice cake was spicy hot delicious with fast service. The shop is a small korean kitchen with a mom pop feel. read more

Did anybody say Korean fried chicken? Yes? OMG! The best one I ever had, I think. I got some stuff to go and waited for a few minutes in the store and was able to observe for a bit. Super efficient, clean and friendly. Looks like a family business. The dining space is on the smaller side, but I saw quite a few people come and go to pick up to-go orders. Like I mentioned, the fried chicken was amazing. I also got a rice bowl and it was super yummy. I will be back. Pro tip: don't order through Door Dash etc. when you're picking up anyway but directly with them. You will pay less... read more

BB Bowl - Korean Near Me - Alameda, California

BB Bowl has been great to my friends and I each time we've come here. The food has always been well made. I've primarily ordered their Katsu Pork given that's the one menu item I've tended to not find too common in similar businesses. Friends have raved about their fried chicken and the one I had dinner with was fond of his bulgogi. The service has always been great, and in particular from the owner who has gone out of his way to ensure quality service. I've always noticed people happy here, and even more when they connect with staff. I believe those interactions were most likely with regulars but if so, that means they have a great environment that motivates others to come back for more. I admit I need to try more menu options, but for everything so far this gets a 5/5. read more

BB Bowl - Bb Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Alameda, California

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Consistently good. Fresh ingredients. Fast service. Nice customer service, and ample parking.

My favorite spot in Alameda. This is the food I crave when I am sick. It fills the soul. The food is delicious and the owners are so sweet. Definitely try the dumplings, sooo good! read more

I got the tofu rice bowl. Every single bite was delicious and satisfying. The staff is friendly. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing and open. I can't wait to come back and try other things on the menu! Update: I came back the next day and tried the bibimbap. Delicious. The side of kimchi was great... not sweet like some restaurants tend to make it! read more

BB Bowl - Delicious tofu rice bowl - Korean Near Me - Alameda, California

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Food here is good. Service is great.. ambience music chatter Kitchen. Come try this out from race to soup. read more

BB Bowl - Dranks - Korean Near Me - Alameda, California

I usually order the BB rainbow bowl (bibimbap) or the soft tofu soup with beef. Both are delicious, but the soft tofu soup is some of the best I've ever tried! read more

This place is a local mom n pop place. There are plenty of tables in this quaint space. Very nice quiet place! The staff are too the point and want to serve :) The food is made after the order, which makes your meal super fresh. The flavors are wonderful!!! You will love anything you order from here! Huge parking lot! Clean restroom! read more

BB Bowl - Short ribs - Korean Near Me - Alameda, California

local small business with quick service and affordable prices! the soondubu (soft tofu soup) was really good and hit the spot. the curry rice bowl was decent but nothing super special. ambiance is casual - you pay and order at the front, and they bring your order to you. service is friendly and fast! i would definitely recommend if you're in the area looking for some yummy korean food. read more

BB Bowl - seafood Bb Soft Tofu Soup - Korean Near Me - Alameda, California

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Walk up ordering, I ordered fried chicken for the table, and had the eel bowl. Service was friendly and relaxed. We had the whole place to ourselves at 6:30 on a weeknight. Food was fresh. The chicken was perfectly breaded, but the sauce was more sour/vinegar than I was expecting. The eel bowl was tasty, but low on broccoli, and I left feeling still a bit hungry. Would try ordering something different next time. Very affordable. read more

It is in a neighborhood shopping center. Easy to get to and lots of free parking. The people are friendly and care about doing a good job. There is something called a Rainbow Bowl. It is sort of a Bib Im Bob, Poke, Bowl hybrid. It is really delicious. The healthiness of it makes me feel good after. It's one of those meals where after I eat it, I feel like I did a good thing. Salads have a short shelf life. It is good as a Takeout. It is much better to eat it right away there. read more

This little store is very good. After a little appointment the wife and I decided to stop by. It is cozy and not very busy when we came. The staff were very friendly and took our order. I had the BB Galbi and my wife had the lunches bowl with egg. Both were great with the ribs seasoned well and tasty. The soup my wife loved as it was just the right mix of spicy and piping hot. It is a great little spot and would recommend it if you want to try and support a local business that has good food :) read more

It's a nice Korean restaurant. The food did taste pretty good. This is the second time I'm visiting this place. The food came out pretty quickly. They do have a wide selection of food options . read more

BB Bowl - Korean Near Me - Alameda, California

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Originally, I was supposed to try out this new establishment, but they were closed even though Google said it was opened. So, I stumbled on this establishment and was glad to do so! I ordered the seafood soondubu in spicy (wished it was spicier teehee). Side dishes were kinda shy. I had bean sprouts, kimchi, and pickled daiko as well as a large bow of rice and an egg to crack in. Price wise, it's on the "cheaper" side when you compare it to other prices of food from elsewhere. Parking was also not an issue. Service was friendly and efficient too! read more

BB Bowl - Korean Near Me - Alameda, California

Very nice owners. Delicious, affordable hwe dup bap. Decent portions! Check them out! A hidden gem.

I was craving for Kim Chi Rice Bowl added some chicken. Craving satisfied. Place was small but roomy enough to eat. Reasonable price for the bowl. Service was great very polite and efficient. Thank you. read more

BB Bowl - Korean Near Me - Alameda, California

A small place located next to Nob Hill. I didn't know this place existed until my coworker introduced it to me! The value for what you get is worth, I believe it's $12.95 for the beef soondubu/soft tofu soup and it comes with rice and banchan. The soondubu has 4 spice levels. I had a very filling meal, and will definitely be back again during my lunches for work. The place is rather small inside but the owners are very friendly! read more

BB Bowl - Beef soondubu (soft tofu soup) - Korean Near Me - Alameda, California

Excellent food, great service, well run, clean restaurant. Got the BiBimBap with chicken and everything was fresh and delicious. Highly recommended. read more

Best seafood tofu soup in town. Amazing service! We have been coming to this restaurant for over a year and it's our favorite. The owners are very sweet and friendly. read more

I can only comment about the amazing 5 piece fried chicken with spicy sauce my husband ordered for me. It's an appetizer but it came with rice so it was a complete meal for me for $10! The spice level was not as spicy as I thought it would be but the sauce they used was delicious! I will def be ordering this again. I will take a picture next time as the size of each chicken piece was substantial. read more

No frills Korean food. My favorite is their soft tofu soup with beef. It comes out boiling hot so you can crack a raw egg into the broth to cook it, once you're served. Also comes with a generous bowl of sticky rice and 3 small banchan appetizers (usually kim chi and 2 other types of pickled or boiled veggies, depending on what they have on hand). I have tried their Korean ramen in the past, and like most other Korean ramen venues, they use instant ramen noodles for that dish, modify the broth a bit, and top it with whatever protein choice you prefer. Prices are still reasonable for what you get. There's about 6 or so tables (seats 4 each) along the wall. There's also a self service water station with cups. Been coming here regularly for a handful of years. read more

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My family's been coming here since it first opened but this is my first time here! My mom recommended it while I was in the area. I called in an order for a bulgogi bibimbap. Looks like this place is family owned, a nice relief from all of the chain stores in the plaza. I ordered the beef bibimbap, but will need to try out the spicy pork next time! Just a very basic order at any Korean spot. It was delicious! The bulgogi was nicely seasoned and cooked, the beef was nice and thin. The serving was huge! I got this order medium spicy which was just the right level for me. But they gave me an extra thing of hot sauce (maybe gochujang?) just in case. Come support a local business in the area! read more

BB Bowl - Bulgogi bibimbap (beef rainbow rice bowl). There was plenty of beef under all the lettuce, bean sprouts, etc. - Korean Near Me - Alameda, California

I walked in during my lunch and kept it simple. Chicken teriyaki bowl and panko shrimp (4 pc). I paid ~$20 for the meal. The chicken could've used more teriyaki sauce and I wasn't really a fan of the shredded/chopped up veggies. Everything is made fresh to order and it tasted pretty good. It satisfied my hunger but I felt like I could've had room for more. A little pricey for the portion sizes in my honest opinion. Don't know if I'd go back. read more

BB Bowl - chicken teriyaki bowl - Korean Near Me - Alameda, California

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Great place for some kimbap, bibimbap, ramen, and Korean chicken. My kiddo enjoyed the kimchi ramen too. We ordered all of the above plus a stone pot bulgogi. Very nice service, clean, and fast. We'll definitely be back. read more

BB Bowl - Kimchi ramen - Korean Near Me - Alameda, California

A pleasant place to eat Korean food. I had never had eel before, so I tried their BB Eel Bowl. I was surprised at how tender the eel was! The brocoli was tasty, and I enjoyed the noodles. I didn't get spicy because I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to handle the heat. It was around 2 on a Monday when I entered the restaurant. I sat by the window to eat my lunch. I would eat here again. read more

It's a small shop in the Nob Hill shopping plaza and I always forget about them. But everytime we do end up ordering from them, the food has been delicious and fresh. I won't say they are completely authentic tasting, but for healthy fare, it's pretty great. We like their bowls, especially the rainbow ones that are full of fresh, flavorful veggies. I also always get their kimbap, which is off the menu so you'll have to ask if they have it. My favorite part is the service is friendly and quick. I can call in my order, drive over and it'll be ready by the time I get there. Hope we can keep this family run restaurant in business! read more

Alright! This an update because no lie, I couldn't stop thinking about this place - LOL! I came back and this time I had their spice pork rainbow bowl and bought my coworker a spice pork bowl and shared the spicy rice cakes. In all, the rainbow bowl is exactly what I needed when wanting to eat a protein with veggies. The amount of veggies they give you is the best part of it all and the sauce to mix with the bowl is what tops it all off! Honestly, you can't go wrong with this place during lunch because their super fast at making your order and it's not heavy at all when you're finish eating. I really enjoy this place and so does my coworker. She's happy she only lives 10mins away - LOL! read more

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The Food is Awesome, Healthy, and Delicious. The Service is Fast and they are Very Helpful with Recommendations with Choices. The Ambiance is Clean and Inviting. Thank you BB Bowl read more

Cute and simple place. Food was good nothing to complain about. Was clean i side and service was sweet.

Food on point! Great ingredients! Flavor galore Dine in or to go. Service always nice and friendly read more

Family owned and operated! Such a nice little spot in Alameda for a quick, inexpensive bite. The ramen and the rice bowls are absolutely delicious. The service is always super kind and fast. I would highly recommend if you need a quick Korean Ramen fix! read more

BB Bowl - Beef Bulgogi Ramen - Korean Near Me - Alameda, California

I am going to start coming here more often! I decided to try the chicken ramen today and it was outstanding! So much flavor and a good sized portion and literally full of vegetables and noodles. Spice level was perfect. I think I have a new favorite! Also the employees were incredibly friendly and helpful. And I appreciate that they are following the Covid guidelines strictly. Had an absolutely wonderful experience here today. It's located in the nob hill shopping center and there is always available parking. read more

This is a hidden gem that people tend to easily overlook and pass. Small family owned and run little Korean place. Really yummy and easy to go food, for a cheap price. I first noticed this shop tucked in the shopping center with Nob Hills, Starbucks and pet food express. Upon walking in my first time, in hopes for my favorite: Kimbap. I was ecstatic to find that had kimbap, and at a very reasonable price: under $7. Our favorites when visiting this place are the: - kimchi bowls(chicken or beef) - bulgogi kimbap The store is very clean and you can tell the owners take price in the cleanliness and interior of their store. Has a nice area with various sauces for your food, and utensils. It's the same lady every time we come by, and she's always very nice. We enjoy coming here for a healthy meal after our gym sessions! read more

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Never had a bad experience here, and I've been going for the last few years. The spicy pork or chicken ramen is always perfect for a cold day, or any day really! Generous servings, broth is always piping hot and you get your money's worth. Restaurant is always clean, and the owners are always courteous and friendly. BB bowl was the first Ramen place I tried, and I always compare others to BB bowl. So far, none have risen to the challenge; I have 3 ramen places within 5 miles of me in Concord, and I STILL will drive to Alameda to go here. Try it yourself and see! Don't forget to get the chicken wings while you wait! read more

BB Bowl sort of looks like a Korean Chipotle. They often have a lot of items that are not on the normal menu, such as a Pork Ramen, Galbi, Korean Fried Chicken, and Tonkatsu. Their Rainbow rice bowls are all solid, and in general, the food is priced really well. I recommend to get them with a runny egg on top! The Curry bowls could use some sort of vegetable in them, but are great on a cold day. My kids all dig it, so we often get takeout from here. This place is run by a super nice family and I think it deserves a visit if you're a fan of Korean food. read more

The rice is so dry It doesn't taste good at all So expensive! Icould go to a sit down restaurant paid the same read more

BB Bowl - Korean Near Me - Alameda, California