The food was great! So was the ambience of the restaurant, it's pretty cozy and chill. My group's server, Hannah, was really nice as well and got us our food and drinks pretty quickly. read more

Bibimboom - Salt Scallion Pork - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

Best bibimbap I have ever had. The hottest stone bowls created the most amazing crispy rice that my husband kept stealing. Also had the scallion pork bowl, just as fantastic. And the seafood tofu soup was my kid's fave. 5 stars for OZ, Shelly and Jaden who were super nice and kept us happy. read more

We finally got to try this place out, and it did not dissappoint! Jaden helped us out with very timely service, and Shelley was very detailed by letting us know what sides and sauces when she delivered for our dishes. The decor is very cute with a cozy ambience! Highly recommend their salt & scallion pork bowl! read more

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Food was absolutely great! There'a nothing better than a healthy bibombap after a nice workout and the ingredients used were fresh. The banchan was amazing as well. Came in on a Sunday afternoon for lunch and it wasn't too busy. OZ and Hana got us seated and served right away! Service was impeccable and great. No overbearing music, nice andnin the background; great place to eat and talk to friends! Will definitely be coming back! read more

Bibimboom - Bibimbap and beef crepe - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

We're Korean food lovers and it's been tough to find consistently good quality places. Bibimboom may be our new spot! The decor and ambience is elegant. The dishes come out quickly. The utensils are high quality. And the food was high quality. They have some unique dishes that we've never had before. And their essentials like bibimbop were some of the best we've had! Oz and Hannah's service was attentive and great. read more

Still some growing pains here with service but the food is good so Bibimboom gets a gentler rating since they've only been open for three months. Decor is pleasantly modern Korean without being too sterile. Fiancee and I arrived for early dinner on a Friday, and only one person was working the floor even though it was 2/3 full already. We got the bibimbap and LA galbi. I enjoyed the barley flavored water and banchan provided at the start of the meal. Unfortunately, the galbi arrived so far ahead of the bibimbap that we almost finished it before the other dish arrived which was not ideal. The galbi itself was well cooked and flavorful, and I enjoyed mixing the leftover base onions in with the bibimbap. The bibimbap was hearty, and I liked scraping the crisper rice bits off the sides of the bowl and dipping in the gochujang, which tied the many elements in this dish together as it should. read more

New Korean restaurant in Mira Mesa. Yum!! Cute spot with warm vibes. Food was delish, very comfort food. Liked the array of bonchons, and they tasted "clean" yet still flavorful. Service was also superb! Kudos Kyla & Shelly. It was poppin' on a Monday night, so they were kept busy running all the tables. Had a great experience, and 100% would come again! read more

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Really enjoyed this place! The bibimbap was delicious! fresh ingredients, great flavor, and generous portions. Their Yuk Jeon was amazing! Definitely don't skip that, it's a winner! It was pretty busy and crowded when we went, probably because of the rush hour dinner crowd, so there was a bit of a wait. But honestly, the food and service made it worth it. Staff was friendly and attentive even with how packed it was. Would definitely come back read more

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Soooo delicious! Everything we ordered hit the spot. They serve you with complimentary sides and cold refreshing barley tea too! What we tried: Salt & Scallion Pork - 5/5 Garlic Eggplant - 5/5 LA Galbi with Purple Rice - 5/5 Beef Bone Soup - 5/5 The stone pots were so hot and made the perfect crispy rice that accompanied some very tasty dishes. The Salt & Scallion Pork is my favorite--I can just eat that all day. So juicy and flavorful. The Garlic Eggplant has this delicious smokiness and sweetness from how they cooked it and it was just two thumbs up. Ambiance was an ace--feels like you're eating somewhere in South Korea. Service was quick, and staff was superb! Oz and Hannah were both so incredibly attentive and helpful during our whole meal. If you're craving for some bibimbap or Korean food in general, this is the place! You have to try it. I can already see us coming back here for some dinner! read more

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Considering the amount of time I waited to get seated (which was around 45 min), the price, and the taste I don't think I would return Me and my partner ordered the yuk geon (forgot to take a pic) as well as the salt and scallion pork. The yuk geon was tasty but it was close to 16 bucks and considering how small it was I don't feel it was fairly valued. I think the worst offender was definitely the salt and scallion pork. I'm not sure how some of these reviews are raving about it being "life changing" but it is definitely just mediocre. Although it is salted well, the bowl consists of 3/4 rice and there is just a hint of scallion flavor. Service was good and the interior of the restaurant looks nice so no complaints there. There isn't anything wrong with how any of the food tastes but the prices of it and how much food you get doesn't justify both the wait and the flavor. Do yourself a favor and take 10 min to drive over to convoy from here and get some Korean food that will give you larger portions, a better taste and will most likely even be cheaper. read more

Bibimboom was much more crowded than I thought it would be! The restaurant was packed when we got there. We put our name on the waitlist, and luckily only had to wait about 30 minutes. The standout dish for me was the salt scallion pork. It came out in a stone bowl that kept it perfectly hot the entire time, and the sauce really tied everything together. The crispy rice remained crispy in the stone bowl during my whole meal. We also tried the kimchi pancake. The flavor was good, but I do wish the texture was a bit crispier. The LA Galbi comes with a side of purple rice, and it sits on a sizzling plate with onions. Some of the galbi unfortunately came out burned, which was a bit disappointing. Also, I wish the onions that it came with were more caramelized. I appreciated the complimentary barley tea. The side dishes were quickly refilled. My favorite one was the kimchi, but I feel like the spinach and bean sprouts could have been seasoned a bit more. There were only two waiters for the whole restaurant, but they did a good job balancing everything despite how busy it was. Overall, this is a solid spot if you're craving Korean food. read more

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Bibimboom has stone, clay, and iron pot dishes. We came on a weeknight for dinner as we were craving delicious savory Korean food and were shocked at how long the line and waitlist was at 7:30 pm! Thankfully we were able to get seats indoors to sit and the wait ended up being about 30 minutes which was faster than the one hour we were expecting. Our servers were friendly and we were served cold barley tea and side dishes soon after we sat. I really like the menu at this restaurant. It is one sided and has all the available dishes laid out clearly with the type of pot. We ordered the salt and scallion pork stone pot, the Galbi and the kimchi pancake. The salt and scallion stone pot was the easy dish of the day. The rice had the perfect texture: crispy without being burned and soft on the inside. This dish was bursting with flavor. Unfortunately, my galbi had some very burnt pieces which was disappointing for a $30 dish. Overall our servers were all very friendly and refilled our side dishes and got us everything we needed but they seemed a little overworked for the volume of hungry diners coming in and out. I would come back for the delicious salt and scallion stone pot! read more

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I love a good hot stone pot so I was looking forward to trying this spot! Came for a Mother's Day lunch and luckily we were seated right away, a line formed as we ate. We got the bibimbap and salt & scallion pork. The bibimbap had a lot of fresh veggies but I would've liked more beef and I thought the seasoning was more bland. They provided gochujang and seaweed on the side. The salt & scallion pork had more flavor but was more fatty. Service was friendly but slower since they're busy. read more

Bibimboom - Salt & Scallion Pork ($20.5) - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

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Came on a Sunday lunch for Mother's Day around noon. Parking was easy and there was no wait but they were quite busy. There were multiple parties waiting when we finished. Service was friendly but pretty slow and it was hard to get their attention as they were busy. The salt & scallion pork hot stone rice was flavorful but pretty fatty and came with soy sauce on the side. No vegetables but eating it with the banchan was good. The bibimbap hot stone rice came with lots of fresh veggies but not much beef and it was more bland. They did provide gochujang and seaweed on the side and offered to bring soy sauce too. read more

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Came here with the family after a hike. So we were famished. We were greeted by Jaden and Shelly. - Bulgogi was great. Super soft and perfectly seasoned. - Mushroom cloud stone pot was very mushroomy. But a bit under seasoned compared to other dishes. So was a bit underwhelming. - Salt and scallion pork stone pot was delicious. Well seasoned port belly w super crispy rice - Banchan spinach and bean sprouts were delicious. Kim chi was on point. Adding this restaurant to our family rotation. read more

This relatively new Korean spot caught my eye, so I came here with friends to try it out. Located in Mira Mesa, it has easy parking right at the entrance. We waited about 30 minutes during dinner time--oddly enough there were empty seats but they didn't seat us right away. There were 6 of us and we ordered 6 dishes. Overall it's just average, pretty similar to other typical Korean restaurants. But their beef pancake is amazing--made with pure beef, freshly pan-fried to order, crispy outside, tender and juicy inside with no dry texture. Definitely worth a try. The menu is available in English, Chinese and Korean, super convenient. read more

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We got there around 530 for dinner. The place is half full but we still need to wait for a seat. They seem to be understaffed, service is quite slow. Probably still under training since they just opened not long ago. read more

Great atmosphere and clean restaurant. Hanna and Kayla provided excellent service. The food was very good! Will return. read more

Bibimboom - Mochi! - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

I really loved how the menu wasn't so big. Every thing we tried was very good! James and Kyla, you were great!! Thanks so much! We're coming back!! read more

Bibimboom - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

A Chinese hot pot restaurant formerly occupied this suite in the Mesa Shopping Center of Mira Mesa. It was recently turned into a Korean comfort food eatery, Bibimboom. I believe the owners are the same as that of Steamy Piggy which has built quite a diverse portfolio of Asian establishments across the county. The business is still in a soft opening phase. Parking in the plaza lot was fairly easy despite the multiple tenants across the two-level structure. The inside had enough tables and booths for around 50 diners. I was surprised to encounter a waitlist when I showed up during their final hour of operation on a weeknight. I noticed only two workers in the dining area, and multiple tables had not been bussed yet. They sorely needed another set of hands to assist with clearing tables and/or seating customers. The current menu sheet featured four entrees cooked in stone pots, two soups boiled in clay pots, and three items sizzled on cast iron plates. A trio of appetizers and one dessert rounded out the food offerings. I chose the Bibimbap which was the first of the stone pots. While I waited for that to be prepared, two banchan dishes (kimchi, pickled cucumbers) were brought to my table. Within 15 minutes, a very hot stone pot containing white rice as a base was delivered by a worker. The other contents were marinated beef, carrots, greens, mushrooms, bean sprouts, cucumbers, and an egg yolk. I mixed the ingredients together and discovered that some of the rice was crispy from being burnt by the stone surface. A side of gochujang sauce was provided to add more flavor. The amount of beef could have been more generous for the price of $21.50. While my food was okay, the main issue as noted by others was the service level. They need to staff appropriately in order to handle a full dining room. It should not have taken half an hour for me to get a seat when there were unoccupied tables that weren't turned over yet. Until this aspect is improved, I limited my rating of Bibimboom to three stars. read more

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Service: the waiters were nice and welcoming. There seems to be only couple waiters for the whole restaurant so it's understandable that it takes a bit to wave the waiter down The vibes: The restaurant is fairly new and aesthetically pleasing, very Instagramable, The food: I had high expectations as this is a new restaurant and first impression matters. The galbi was overpriced, small portion for the price of $30, and uneven sear. The kimchi pancake was crispy on the edges, flavor was great but soggy in the middle, honestly looked like a cheese pizza when the waiter brought it out. The beef bone soup? Portion was considered a side rather than an entrée... The bibimbap was nothing too special as there was way to much rice, not enough sauce as they give u such a small amount on the side and overall could be better seasoned. I'm glad I gave this restaurant a try but sad to say it doesn't meet my expectations. read more

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Just finished our lunch here. Came in around 11:45 to 12, the place was 80% full but there was only one waiter, there's another guy there who doesn't do much except for wiping cups in the back counter and tending the cash register. So be prepared to spend more time and if you are in a rush, skip this place. We ordered the bibimbap and beef broth soup. Both took over half an hour to arrive. The rice on the bibimbap was burnt, I mean really burnt, it was black, not scorched. The beef broth was bland, there were a few pieces of beef and they tasted old. Best part was the side dishes. Most Korean restaurants don't offer generous portions of banchan like this place. Once again it took a while to check out. But I don't blame the young dude, he's the only person there who's doing pretty much everything. The place is new and clean since it's been renovated from an old dated restaurant. The wait didn't bother us. But the food wasn't good enough for us to return. The menu didn't offer much either. So we will probably skip. read more

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This was our first time eating here - we were searching for dinner options and saw all the rave reviews and they were right! We tried the mushroom cloud, bulgogi, and beef bone soup - all super tasty! Our 8 year old said the bulgogi was the "best ever in the universe!" The kimchi banchan was SO GOOD. Thank you to Oz and Jayden! We will definitely be back to try the other dishes! read more

Bibimboom - Beef Bone Soup, Mushroom Cloud, and Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

My IG algorithm got me again with showing me this restaurant! My girlfriend & I came for lunch. Not too busy, just one unhappy, but friendly server. Simple menu. Salt & Scallion Pork: Stone. The server recommended this dish but it was a definite miss. Each piece is incredibly fatty, either too chewy or very tough. & not flavorful at all! Bulgogi: Iron. Good thing we ordered a second dish to share. We killed this, sweet & tender meat. The restaurant is minimalistic & modern. Located in the same shopping center as Wells Fargo & Dunkin Donuts. read more

Bibimboom is part of the same wonderful local scene as places like Yun, Viet Nom, and Formoosa, making it a fantastic addition to the Mira Mesa area. The portion sizes are perfect for sharing or satisfying if you're really hungry. Food wise, try the dak galbi and pork stone pot! There's plenty of parking, and I appreciate that they stay open later than some of the neighboring businesses. Amy provided us with excellent service, ensuring we had everything we needed. When they noticed our initial dak galbi was burnt, the staff promptly had the kitchen make a fresh batch, which was a huge improvement. Seating is booth and table style. Food wise, the bingsu was good with the matcha. The chicken in the dak galbi wasn't as prominent as the salt and scallion pork in relation to the rice, but it was still full of flavor, and we loved the tteokbokki and fresh onions that were included! read more

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Nice Korean restaurant! Came around 7 on a Friday and the wait was reasonable for a table of 2. Our servers Jaden and Shelly were very nice and attentive. Would come back again. read more

Bibimboom - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

Amy, Hannah, and Oz was wonderful w the service! We ordered 2 bibimbap (regular egg and fully cooked egg), kimchi pancake and seafood soup. Everything was delicious. My child ate a lot of the sides and the kimchi pancake. The place is so child friendly. read more

Bibimboom - Seafood soup, 2 bibimpap, and kimchi pancake! - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

New Korean restaurant in Mira Mesa. We decided to come here since it was close to home. Don't come here if you are hungry because we waited a little over an hour, and we were told they had run out of banchan...tbh I don't even know how they could run out. It's a staple at most Korean restaurants and something that is usually plentiful. The food was good but unfortunately not worth such a long wait. We probably could have driven to convoy and back home, and that would have been quicker. read more

Bibimboom - Salt Scallion Pork - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

I came across Bibimboom in Mira Mesa while browsing Yelp for a new dinner spot and was excited to see another Korean restaurant opening in the area. Mira Mesa could definitely use more Korean options, so this was a welcome addition. The restaurant is located in a small plaza with plenty of parking, which is always a plus. Inside, the space has a clean, minimalist aesthetic that feels modern yet cozy. The staff was attentive and welcoming throughout our visit. The menu is currently on the smaller side, but I'm hopeful they'll expand it over time. We ordered the LA Galbi, Bibimbap, and Beef Bone Soup. The LA Galbi was flavorful, though leaner than most I've had in the past. The Bibimbap was solid and standard. The biggest letdown for me was the beef bone soup. I understand that this style of soup is meant to be clean and light, but it felt like it lacked the richness and depth I was expecting. Overall, I'd be open to giving Bibimboom another try. It has a lot of potential, and with some refinement and possibly a broader menu, I think it could become a great neighborhood spot. read more

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5/5 for our servers Jaden and Shelly -- they were attentive and prompt given a packed restaurant on a Saturday evening with 4-5 parties waiting at a time. Thank you so much! 4.5/5 for value and portions. We were full from the food we had and still had leftovers to take home. 5/5 the flavors were savory, clean, and exactly what we wanted on a rainy day. I just wish I could've chosen the spice level of my seafood tofu soup -- I'd call it mild 3/10 and would've loved a solid medium spiced soup like 5-6/10. 5/5 for the space and ambiance! It's a gorgeous, well-lit, intimate space. Our only feedback would be for more banchan. They had 4 kinds (kimchi, beansprouts, cucumber, and steamed veggie/spinach type of thing. Other Korean restaurants feature refillable banchan, which we often enjoy more than the meal itself. We'll be back! Thank you BibimBOOM! read more

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Amazing bibimbam and salt and scallion pork bowls. Nice overall dining environmemt for a cozy dinner. James and Oz :) read more

Bibimboom - Bibimbap and Salt Scallion Pork - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

Food was tasty, but nothing stood out as amazing. We ordered the kalbi, salt & scallion pork rice bowl, naengmyeon and the galbi tang bone broth. Kyla and Hannah were the only servers and were decent, but the service to receive the food was slow. Banchans were small sizes. Ambiance was bright, calm, and homey. Kalbi (3/5) Salt & pork rice bowl (4/5) Galbi tang (3/5) Naengmyeon (2/5) read more

Love the idea! The rice stone bowls were good with nice crispy rice at the bottom, which is essential for a good bibimbap type bowl! I take off a star just because of the prices. Also I would recommend not getting the bone broth soup. I was shocked when they brought a tiny bowl and the broth also had no flavor--all for 17 bucks! Aside from the soup the rest of the dishes we got were very good. Also service was good with OZ and Jaden! read more

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New Korean restaurant in Mira Mesa! We ordered the Galbi short ribs, Mushroom hot stone, beef soup and really enjoyed the food and ambience. Kayla and Henna are our servers and they are really nice. Definitely come back! read more

We had the salt pork dish, bulgogi and galbi dishes. Food was delicious! Service was excellent. There was a short wait because it was busy, but well worth it. Jaden and Ozing were fantastic servers. Will come back to try more dishes! read more

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Food was great and the our servers OZ and Kyla are very attentive. The salt and scallion pork totally stole the show! We will be back!

It's a nice spot in Mira Mesa, but unfortunately, it still needs improvement. They could probably use another waiter, as two people couldn't manage the capacity effectively. We asked for water, but they brought us tea. It's not a big deal, but this is one example of where they could use an additional staff member to help with simple mishaps. Now onto the food, the portion is good if you love rice. I ordered the Bibimbap, which I thought was so-so. They gave a lot of rice and a small amount of meat. I had a few Bibimbap in convoy and know this wasn't a fair comparison, but this could be better. The rice to meat ratio needs to improve. Maybe I'll return in a couple of months to see if they've made any improvements, but for now, this is a disappointment. read more

Bibimboom - I ate the rice and meat and still a lot of rice leftover. They could add a little more meat to make this meal better. Please correct this - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is insanely good! Opened in March 2026 and is such a hidden gem. Their salt scallion pork is super juicy and flavorful, absolutely out of the world. Fill my stomach with just enough carb and protein after a 12 mile run. Kayla and Hannah really took care of us so tell them I sent you! read more

Bibimboom - Salt scallion pork! - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

Bibimboom delivers fresh, vibrant flavors from the first bonchon bites -- standout was the scallion pork! Service made it even better--Kayla was warm, attentive, and made the whole experience seamless. Great atmosphere, and definitely a spot worth coming back to. read more

Bibimboom - bibimbab - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

The Bibimbap on the hot stone here was AMAZING. Hana & OZ were very attentive and provided excellent customer service. We had plenty of banchan to munch on while we were waiting for our meal. Plus there's delicious barely wheat tea to sip on throughout the meal as well! It was a lovely dine in experience. read more