Got the bibimbap with white rice and tofu. Huge portion sizes and good prices! Literally enough food for like 3-4 meals.

Always fabulous, never disappoints. Very quick and Covid safe pick up. Generous servings, pork stir fry is our favorite. read more

The owners, Ben and Jin, are the kindest and most decent people you'd ever want to know. This is why they have had loyal customers over decades, and before the pandemic, it has Ben the kind of diner where "regulars" come for breakfast and lunch daily or weekly. The diner food is very good, and the Korean food is generously portioned an delicious. I've come to Bell's for both for over 20 years. Don't forget them for carry out during the pandemic! read more

okay this place is amazing. i don't understand why it doesn't get more credit. i guess because it's quite a bit off-campus... but still!! nummy food at really great prices. i love getting the corned beef hash here. ever since my friend introduced me to it, i can't stop ordering it. with poached eggs! it's slices of corned beef tossed with hash browns. not the kind that is mashed until the corned beef and hash are one inextricable patty. sometimes those are good too, but this way is better and less greasy too! the best surprise is that their gravy and biscuit is AWESOME. the gravy is so flavorful and must be something other than just sausage gravy because it's got a deeper richer flavor. and it does not get all weird and gelatinous after five minutes like some gravies do. the biscuit starts getting hard though - maybe it's microwaved? either way, it's really worth trying so split it if you have to. pro tip: pour some gravy over your hash browns for a delicious, fat, starchy treat. the only korean food i've tried here is the mandu. they are pretty good, but not a standout. it's all about the brekkie here. the service is really good too! the people waiting on you are really attentive and prompt with the coffee refills. also the service can we weird and awkward too but in a really endearing way that makes it fun! anyway, if you live in ann arbor and haven't been here, you are missing out. read more

Bell's Diner - corned beef hash with poached eggs and white toast - Diners Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Excellent quality, authentic, delicious food and friendly, hard-working staff. An Ann Arbor institution. Love it there. Five stars every time. I usually get some extra kimchi to go! read more

We ordered the bi-bim-bop with beef and the japchae, both with brown rice. Phenomenal. You wouldn't even know this place exists by the look of it, but it's a hidden gem amongst the lack of good cuisine in Ann Arbor. read more

Really solid option for breakfast, brunch or any meal. What you need to know before going: it's a diner. If you like diners, you'll like Bell's. Like any diner, Bell's has its own unique charm. It starts with the slightly faded silk flower displays in the window boxes outside, and continues when you walk in with country/family-style "bench" seating, pictures of happy customers on the walls, and OH the cute and colorful dollar-store-style aprons the waitresses wear. It is diner kitsch at its finest. Nothing pretentious, nothing forced, just a pleasant and slightly tacky place to get a hot, fast and cheap meal. Since this was my first visit, I felt it important to try the much raved about bibimbap. I was both surprised and impressed to taste a relatively healthful and delicious dish. I elected tofu on top and it was warm, with a very pleasant texture and tasted something like spicy, comforting chicken noodle soup. I also like that I was able to order brown rice. Portion size is perfect (I had some leftovers, but also ate some of my friend's food and a starter of mandoo, too) and eating the bibimbap was like a choose your own adventure - thanks to the little piles on top, I could mix and match tastes and textures. The hot sauce on the side gave me even more options. Only gripe - wish I knew you could order the egg any style. It comes scrambled if you don't specify, but next time I'm going runny! My friend's veggie omelette was HUGE and the ratio of vegetables to egg was PERFECTION. Basically, the kitchen maximizes the veggie content - pushing the omelette to the absolute limits it can hold without falling apart (and the veggies included mushrooms, zucchini, onions, tomatoes, peppers and more). They melt the cheese on top of the omelette as opposed to in the middle, so be prepared for that. Also, I think omelettes are a la carte besides toast, so if you want hasbrowns or something be sure to order separately. ...but a la carte ordering is not an issue because the menu is so cheap! Two great entrees with a couple of upgrades (egg beaters, special toast, extra veggies) AND an appetizer for $20? I'll definitely be back when the next diner craving hits. read more

Bell's Diner - Bibimbap with tofu and brown rice. It's an experience! - Diners Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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I did not let the smell of crisp bacon distract me from the reason I was there. Hadn't been to Bell's for bi bim bap in years. Ahhh, wonderful. My lips weren't burning enough, so I added more gochujang. You can get brown rice if you wish. Beef, chicken or tofu. read more

We got carry out one morning, the breakfast food is nothing special in my opinion this is a spot to order one of the Korean dishes. I got the spicy chicken and ramen noodle soup. The soup was OK, it was pretty pricey for a pint. The spicy chicken was out of this world! A must over the bowl dish which is another popular favorite. The inside of this place is pretty small and cramped so I will use them for carryout only. read more

Bell's Diner - Spicy chicken, sooo good! - Diners Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

I was disappointed with the service. I ordered a Mexican omelette after checking a couple of times to ensure it didn't have any meat. The waitress asked me to look at the description instead. Either she was having a bad day or she is always this rude. The omelet had beef! I understand that businesses are going through a hard time so I don't want to be unreasonable. I'd expect some level of courtesy. Food wasn't great either. I am not going back to this place. read more

I got the Spicy Ramen with tofu and it was amazing! It was exactly what I was craving and I am looking forward to trying other things on the menu read more

Delicious food and generous servings! We usually get the bi bim bop and bulgogi. I love how that have brown rice with no additional cost. We also love coming for breakfast. Service is quick! read more

Bell's Diner - Bi bim bop and bulgogi with veggies and brown rice - Diners Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

I've only ever ordered the bibimbap here, although friends tell me that the standard American diner fare is quite good as well--one of my friends is fond of the pancakes in particular. I really only come here for the Korean portion of the menu, but the clientele is usually split about half and half between hash browns and rice whenever I've gone. My boyfriend prefers dolsot bibimbap (with the hot stone bowl) for the crunch factor, and if you're the same, you should know that they don't have those at Bell's. They do offer you the choice between white and brown rice as well as a number of different protein options. Both the beef and tofu are excellent, the tofu being marinated in some sort of red sauce. They're both great! I can't choose between them! And thankfully I don't have to, instead paying a little extra for the privilege of double protein. read more

so good the spicy chicken or spicy tofu is great, the ramen is really nice and the cucumber kimchi always hits

YUM! That's all. 'Nuff said. But I need 85 characters. Clean, cozy, friendly, and the Jopchae was amazing.

My comfort food spot. They are clean, fast and food is tasty. A good combination of Asian and American food

Breakfast diner food and Korean dishes under one roof? I'm sold, we had to come check this place out! The place was busy on a week day mid afternoon, but it wasn't an issue getting a table right away though. You can tell that this place has its regulars. The bimbimbap was on point and a hearty portion (though could use a bit more rice), but wish they offered it in a stone bowl for the extra heat and crunch of the rice. The fried mandu was ok, small in size, and not alot of meat filling though. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Food was a 3.5, but the service tipped the overall rating to 4 stars. read more

I got carry out breakfast and it was amazing! Omelet was as good as homemade and very generous portion. Will definitely be going back. read more

Neighborhood Korean & American diner with attentive service, community atmosphere and tasty Bibimbap. read more

Bell's Diner - Stick with the Bibimbap - Diners Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

My favorite Korean food joint. Great bulgogi and bibimbap. I've also had their diner food and it's standard, good diner stuff. You get a ton of meat for a decent price. It's all very flavorful. You could probably make one order of bulgogi last two meals! Also the service is good and the setting is relaxed. It does get busy Sunday brunch time, and the diner is small. Everything here is well worth it. read more

Savory and tender beef. Delicious flavorful broth. When I ate there no music was played, at first uncomfortable, yet encouraged me to stay present. I soaked in the joyful kitchen chatter and politeness of the server. The peel on stained glass illuminated the homeliness of Bell. Definitely recommend. read more

I LOVED IT HERE. I dragged my friend to Bell's because I was craving Korean and when we reached the storefront she was...deeply skeptical. The vibe here is 100% greasy spoon (which is incredible). However, after a dining experience characterized by speedy service and incredible food, she was a convert. The waitresses are friendly but brisk. We had ordered within 3 minutes of sitting down & the food arrived less than 10 minutes later. I got bibimbap with tofu and my friend got pork ramen. My only complaint about my bibimbap was I wished for a little more flavor and a little more pickled-ness to my veggies. The gochujang definitely helped but I would've loved some marinated mushrooms or pickled cucumber/kimchi instead of the plain cucumber slices and plain cabbage. My friends ramen was hot and flavorful and filled with veggies, meat, and egg. The noodles in it were the perfect texture and beautifully squiggly! This was all made so much more fun by the fact that the table next to us was eating pancakes and an omelette. Everything was great and the meal was fun and unique. Will definitely be back on my next trip to Ann Arbor! read more

Bell's Diner - Tofu bibimbap in front, ramen in back - Diners Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

I had high hopes for this place due to the Yelp ratings but the fact that there weren't any fellow Asians inside the restaurant when I visited was telling. There's a running joke in the Asian community--good Asian places should have lots of Asian people. But I wanted to try the food so I stayed. I wish I had the guts to leave. For over $10, you could get better Korean food somewhere else in town, like Rich JC, Kang's, Arirang, or Seoul Garden. The service was really slow and there wasn't even a lot of people when I visited. The food wasn't worth the wait and was really bland and dry. Don't expect banchan or tea either. The place is clean though, so that was nice. Otherwise, just go somewhere else. Maybe Chipotle. It's cheaper and more flavorful. read more

My friend introduced me to this diner, what a pleasant surprise. This is a diner with regular diner fare and for an extra treat a good Korean menu. I ordered the spicy pork, it was fresh, full of veggies and pork and well seasoned. The portion size was more than enough for lunch. The wait staff was polite and very efficient. I will be back for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can tell by the quality that the kitchen cares about what they serve. Prices are moderate and quality is first class. read more

Don't judge a book by it's cover! Although unimpressive in looks, Bell's Diner has, hands down, the best bibimbap I've had anywhere! I just moved back to Ann Arbor from Chicago, and even there, I couldn't find bibimbap better than Bell's. I don't know what it is. It might be the meat (I always get the beef), which is flavored perfectly. Or maybe it's their special red chili sauce that is sweet and spicy at the same time. I always get the cucumber kimchee too, it is so much better than traditional kimchee made with cabbage! Total recommend the Korean food here. Not sure about the non-Korean food though! read more

Well I'll be. Came here for brunch with a friend who is gluten-free. Did not know what to expect. Had to shift my expectations around but now I'm golden. I went the western route (an ann arbor omelet with bacon) and everyone else at the table went the eastern route (bi bim bop and japchae). I thought I was craving 'merican freedom eggs, but turns out it was the Korean Seoul food I was after. When their food came out I was salivating. My omelet was ok. It was over-cooked and my biscuit that had my mouth watering when I ordered it, dried up every molecule betwixt my lips. It was even half-burnt. Boo. Honestly they shouldn't have served it, or I should've sent it back, but I didn't want to be a bother. Where this place kicked tush was with the japchae which was soft, luscious, and with tender meat. I also liked the ban chan though it was only one dish (I prefer it when there are at least 5 different fermented side dishes). I did not sample the bi bim bop but it looked good. Really, though, it's hard to screw that dish up. I liked the atmosphere. Some of the waitstaff is really efficient and sometimes even brusque, but the young man who took over our table half way was extremely kind and friendly AND efficient. There is so much Korean food in Ann Arbor and this location is quite a bit out of the way for me, but Korean brunch may have to be a staple from here on out. Maybe next time I'll have more luck with the biscuit and eggs though I'm not sure I'm going to try. read more

Came here on the day after Christmas, and the place was empty, save for a few lonely souls with no where to go/no family to celebrate the holidays with. The interior has great character, as the place has cracked seats, old-school style seating,and random decorations. However, everything is still very clean and all the essentials are in place. Waitress was uber friendly and is very attentive to you and your order. The other Yelp reviews noted that the real gem of this place was the Korean food, and the diner food is just basic. So, we ordered two Bi Bim Baps and a side of madoo. Everything was real good. The madoo tasted crisp and light and had great flavor. Bi Bim Bap came with vegetables that were seasoned perfectly and beef that was out of this world. They give you quite a bit of rice, so be prepared for rice belly! This place is a manifestation of the quote of "Don't judge a book by its cover." If you seek healthy Korean Food that is delicious, Bell's diner is your place! Brotips *Ask for a sunnyside egg. If you dont, you will get scrambled *Ask for a side of Kimchee. Otherwise, you won't get any. *Brown rice is available *restrooms are in the back. *$10 for bi bim bap read more

Bomb af Korean food. The place looks like grandmas house(quirky decorations, fake flowers etc) but the food is amazing. We finished all our food. Will come back read more

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First Set: Kimchi. When properly pickled this is amazing stuff. Sometimes a little onion-heavy, but an awesome way to start the meal. Second Set: Tofu bi bim bop with an egg sunny-side up. So good. The egg yolk/rice combo is epic. Ask for the egg the way you like it or it comes scrambled. This will change how you view breakfast and is one of the most crave-able dishes I've ever eaten. E: Pancake. How this place can transition seamlessly from Korean to traditional greasy-spoon fare is a wonder, but they do it well. Their pancakes are more like thick crepes. A single pancake for a sweet kicker after the savory main course is a perfect way to end a meal at one of A2's hidden gems. read more

Hmm. Bell's Diner... You walk into a dining hall that is roughly the size of a high school classroom and it has a similar level of ambiance. Small booths and tables line each wall, with another row of booths in the middle. The décor is... odd, with random mirror panels and flowers and framed pictures of people and customers. For example, above my two-person booth was someone's senior portrait in an oval frame. Like I said, odd. The floors were filthy --they were a splotchy grey from dirt and there was a bunch of little dirt debris under the tables near the legs-- and the laminated menus we're sticky and dirty . They serve syrup in an old Aunt Jemima bottle that has the label half ripped off. I'm guessing they get the syrup in bulk and pour it into a bottle they bought from Meijer. Okay, on to the food. I had the Bi Bim Bop with beef, which is served with Korean hot sauce. (This is a quasi diner, quasi Korean eatery.) It was pretty flavorful and, at $8.99 one of their more expensive items. The ingredients tasted fresh and the hot sauce was pretty tasty. It was served with a scrambled egg-- I wish I had asked for it runny. Overall, this place is really affordable. My companion had the blueberry pancakes with bacon and eggs. He liked his bacon and eggs, he said. The pancake batter itself wasn't bad, it kind of tasted like Bisquick, but the blueberries were hard and unnatural tasting, not good at all. While we were there a customer's car window was smashed and her purse was stolen, which was unfortunate. I didn't see the staff show much concern for her. If I went there again I'd probably get one of their Korean dishes. I might get it to go. But I'd have to come to terms with the dirt, and given all the dining options in Ann Arbor, I don't really need to. read more

It pains me to write this. My wife and I have been Bell's patrons for almost 20 years. While the quality has diminished slightly, we still were regulars. Yet, yesterday's visit will be our last. As we got ready to leave, my wife asked the waitress to pack up her ramen in a to-go container. The waitress took it to the kitchen, where she and the other hostess proceeded to make fun of my wife for wanting to take home the remains of her meal. Much laughter and cackling ensued. Their conversation (and laughter) was audible for all the patrons, but they were so cavalier because they were speaking in Korean. They most certainly didn't expect anyone to understand their conversation. It was serious show of disrespect to a long-standing patron. With tons of other restaurant (and Korean) options in Ann Arbor, we will take our business elsewhere. read more

My partner and I are weekly visitors to Bell's Diner and have come to know the staff there to the point that they know we don't need menus. Tasty and affordable breakfast foods, including a weekly, ginormous breakfast special (before 11:00am) for $4.99 -2 eggs, bacon or sausage, toast, hash browns, and coffee. I am seriously in love with the Korean dishes - my personal favorite is the spicy chicken! I didn't realize how much of a spicy chicken I was until I ordered it "spicy". I now go with medium, and I still shed a few tears. It's good for the soul. They recently renovated the dining room and it looks so much better - they kept the cuckoo clock! read more

My go-to here is a brown rice bibimbop with tofu and beef. You pay a little extra for adding a second protein, but I love tofu as well as marinated beef. All of the veggies in this dish are fresh and flavorful. I just wish that the hot sauce they served was more hot than sweet. Portions are HUGE and I can very easily make 2 meals out of one order of bibimbop. Such a little gem! read more

Friendly staff, excellent food, but painfully slow service. We came in on a random Thursday night and we were encouraged to sit anywhere by the friendly lady who handed us two menus. TWENTY minutes went by, despite others around us being helped and served, and we were finally greeted at our table for drink and food orders. We both went the route of bibimbop with beef, brown rice, and an over easy egg and I was not disappointed at all. Completely worth the wait! The rice was tender, the egg oozing goodness, and it held all of the deliciousness of the other toppings perfectly together, singing in my mouth. Not to mention the slow burn of the house chili sauce that we could put on ourselves has me salivating just thinking about it. The aesthetics of the place could use some work but otherwise in the end, if you have time to spare, it's now my go-to place for bibimbop but if you want to get in and out in a normal amount of time or you have stuff to do, you might choose somewhere else. read more

I am soooo happy to be here. Snow outside abd my belly's gonna be full and WARM...PERFECT blend of traditional diner and Korean cuisine. read more

Bell's Diner - Diners Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Three visits to date...the conclusion so far is that the Korean options are good, the traditional diner selections, not so much. On the first visit I had a greek salad and chili. Salad veggies were pretty tasteless, though not limp. Dressing didn't have the nice tang I look for on a greek salad. The chili wasn't bad, strongly tomato-ey and a bit sweet. Neither a typical coney or tex-mex chili. Enjoyed it, though probably wouldn't order again. On the next trip my wife and I got spicy chicken and bul ko gi. Both were good, if a little sweeter than I would have liked, and would order either again. Last weekend we sampled the burgers. My "Ann Arbor burger" promised pepper, onion, and mushrooms on top...how could that go wrong? It could if the vegetables weren't grilled first. The swiss cheese beneath them was pretty bland. The meat was undistinguished, though if it had arrived cooked to medium, as I ordered, instead of well done, I might have appreciated it more. I ordered kim chi as my side. It was made from cucumbers instead of cabbage, which I hadn't encountered before. It was actually pretty good, though, again, sweet. A lighter hand with the sugar across the board wouldn't hurt things here. I know I will be back to try the bibimbap, though I don't forsee becoming a Bell's regular. read more

Great little hole in the wall! Very home-y and friendly staff, great home-cooking style food and banchan, great sizable portions. Don't let the somewhat unusual menu (western breakfasts, soups, and.. korean food) deter you. This is a real gem! We will be back again many times. read more

I was excited for some Korean food. So stopped in here. I often order a Bento because you get a little of everything. Well for $16 I got a plate of sad food in many different forms. The "grilled steak" was a grey lump of reheated frozen meat. Salad was limp white lettuce with a couple tasteless tomatoes and cukes. What were supposed to be vegetable dumplings were filled with more grey meat stuff. The rice and kimchee were good, and the service was speedy & friendly. Too bad the food was so poor. read more

Nothing fancy, a little greasy, but the food quantity and types of food available are well worth the price! I got bibimbop (it was okay), and my boyfriend and I shared 3 "small" pancakes (actually huge) and hash browns (yum). read more

Bell's Diner - Bibimbop - Diners Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Stopped in here on a house hunting trip to A2. Found it on a whim whilst starving. Went with the standard American breakfast meal, then looked around and felt a little sad for myself that practically everyone else in the joint was enjoying some scrumptious Korean food. Keep meaning to go back and get some, but for some reason, I keep forgetting. Will have to try to do better! read more