Although Chōwa Bowl is a small eatery with a limited menu, their dishes have a high flavor profile. We tried the Rock Shoyu Ramen and Beef Bulgogi Bowl and both were enjoyable and full of flavor. The interior has an inviting decor, but seating is limited. There are also outdoor tables along the side the building. The Rock Shoyu Ramen had a good amount of noodles along with three good-sized pieces of pork belly (albeit a bit fatty), pickled fresno peppers & shallots, topped with green onion, an ajitama, umami-rich egg and a sheet of nori. The broth was complex with the duck fat and togarashi; it is noted the broth contains pork, chicken and dasmi. It was excellent. Their Beef Bulgogi Bowl was quite good. It consisted of four char grilled filet mignon skewers (2 pieces per skewer), kimchi, shredded carrots & daikon, pickled red onion, avocado slices, over herbed brown rice and topped with green onions, black sesame seeds, basil and a gochujang glaze. The portion was generous and quite filling. Service was friendly, and our selections were delivered in short order from the kitchen. read more

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Chowa Bowl was one of our dinner stops this past Friday in Morro Bay, and overall it was a solid experience--with one slightly annoying caveat. I ordered the Morro Miso Ramen (without the egg to keep it vegan) and added extra tofu. The broth was rich and comforting, with roasted garlic, miso, and chili oil bringing a really nice depth of flavor. The pickled corn was sweet and Fresno peppers added a bright, tangy kick that kept every bite interesting, and I appreciated how thoughtfully layered the bowl was overall. BUT... let's talk tofu math for a second. The bowl normally comes with just one piece of tofu (about 3-3.5 inches), which already feels a little light for a ramen. Since I removed the egg, I added three more pieces for $4.25. Totally fine...except now I'm paying extra to replace something I didn't want in the first place. Meanwhile, my husband's poke bowl, about the same price was absolutely loaded with fish. I mean... I get it, but also... I don't get it. Why are those of us who don't eat animals always doing bonus round pricing just to get a balanced meal? All that said, the food itself was good. My husband loved his bowl so much he was ready to go back again the next day. Me? I was more in the mood to explore other spots around Morro Bay, mostly because I'm still side-eyeing that tofu situation.Delicious, but the protein upcharge logic is...a choice. read more

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The marine layer had rolled in so I had to order the ramen and while it was flavorful, I thought it was OK. It was really sweet for a shio ramen, with pickled fresno peppers and shallots that really just gave the broth a lot of sweetness. I figured there'd be some interpretation but it was pretty far from a traditional shio. It might fit the tastes of some but I was hoping for something more savory and comforting. The pork and the egg that came with it were solid though. The place is cute and quaint. The utensils and drinks are self serve, which is fine. Strangely, I was told it was self serve but the server decided to ask the person next to me what they preferred and serve them. Couldn't say why, just a curious detail. Might come back to try the other menu items but I'd skip the ramen if you're looking for something authentic. read more

I enjoyed the poke bowl. The portion size was generous. The ramen was not much to my liking...could be because I've had one too many ramen bowls from authentic Japanese restaurants that my expectation is a bit high. We chose this place as it was the first we passed by with outdoor seating and available parking. You line up inside to order, they bring your order to you, then you clean up afterwards. read more

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Wow, we were looking for a fresh lunch option and came across Chowa Bowl. We got one Okie Poke to share and it was definitely enough. We will be back. It was fresh and flavorful. The ahi was cut to the perfect bite size and had a nice light flavor. The pickled cucumbers were wonderful too. read more

It was delicious !! Quick service ! Food service great ! We'll be visiting Chowa Bowl every visit to Morro Bay. Nice restaurant, nice seating. read more

Straight forward - order at front, seat yourself, bust your own dishes. Clean and pretty interior. Even better ramen! Unique taste, charred pork belly. Kids ramen is same size without the toppings which is a bonus. Better dinners in that area. read more

Chōwa Bowl - Rock ramen, kids ramen, bulgogi beef - Ramen Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Small, not fancy, but their poke bowls have become our favorites - absolutely delicious. The Chowa Bowl now has become our go-to stop when visiting Morro Bay! Friendly staff too. read more

Came for lunch on a weekday and was able to get easy street parking right outside. You get a menu and order and pay at the counter just inside the door, pick up your utensils and drinks and find a seat inside or outside. They bring the food out fairly quickly and check back with you after a few minutes to see if you need anything. The food is really flavorful with generous portions and reasonable prices. We had the steak skewers, which were moist and juicy, 6 bites on 3 little skewers for $8.50. I had the Okie Poke, with avocado, carrots, ginger, pickled cucumber slices, and a good portion of tuna and rice with a yummy sauce. My husband had the pork belly ramen which had a really delicious broth and a good amount of noodles. I highly recommend this place for a filling, delicious meal. read more

Chōwa Bowl - Oke poke - Ramen Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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Ordered the Okie Pokie and Veggie bowl for takeout. Service was fast - both bowls were ready in 10 minutes or so. The Okie Pokie was good, although less tuna than expected given the price. The sauce was a little heavy, I would get it on the side the next time. The veggie bowl was great, I really liked the pickled onions and the squash! Again - a little heavy on the sauce read more

Hands down one of the most unique ramen broths I love it myself!!! Staff's always polite and I like their pokey better than a lot of places that claim to be a pokey place. And their beef bulgogi is another one I throw in rotation. And it's always nice to see a hard-working owner present and keeping the quality control in check read more

Went in again for some ramen, and boy oh boy were we shocked by the service. There was only one employee working on a Saturday evening and the place was busy. We totally understand how that could be stressful for that employee and did our best to make our interactions brief, but she was super rude. It was really embarrassing for us because we were with people and had suggested this place for ramen. Huge mistake on our part. I don't think we'll be back unless they start hiring adults who are kind and respectful to customers. read more

A very cozy and intimate place (although the music out of the kitchen tends to clash with the mellow in-restaurant music! Excellent ramen that is so delicious, it's become like a comfort food for me. Ordering off a small menu is easy, but whether it's ramen, rice / poke bowls, or a salad bowl topped with a skewer of your favorite protein, it's all delicious. Parking is easy in their small lot, or more than likely on the streets nearby. read more

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If you're Asian and want ramen, please do not come to this place -- it is not authentic ramen at all. I'm Asian and love Asian food, so I was really looking forward to trying this spot, but it was a huge disappointment. The restaurant itself is small and cozy with about six tables, and the décor is very cute. The staff was friendly and accommodating, which I appreciated. We ordered the Shoyu Ramen, and it didn't taste like Shoyu Ramen whatsoever. The broth was extremely heavy, overly seasoned, and tasted more like soy sauce than pork broth. The pork chashu was hard and dry-- no fat at all. The only good part was the noodles -- they were made well and had a nice chewy texture. My husband even said it tasted like instant packet ramen. It was so overpowering that we couldn't finish the bowl. We also ordered the Bulgogi over rice, and it was NOT Bulgogi at all -- just cubed meat on skewers. This should NOT be labeled Bulgogi! The sauce was spicy which isn't supposed to be. Very misleading and I recommend you renaming this dish. Once we got back to LA, the first thing we did was get real ramen to make up for it. There's a small parking lot in the back, and they have a self-serve drink station with a hot water dispenser, but you have to return your dishes yourself -- it's not full service. Overall, cute space and nice staff, but the food completely missed the mark. I would not recommend this place to anyone looking for authentic Asian food, especially ramen . read more

Chōwa Bowl - Cute decor but food was a huge disappointment to say the least - Ramen Near Me - Morro Bay, California

This was one of my favorite meals while visiting SLO / Morro. The poke bowl is awesome and just what I was hoping for. They also have a location in Pismo that I ate at the next day but I prefer this location and Morro in general! read more

Sooo good, first time at Chowa Bowl. I had the Ahi tuna poke bowl. Every flavor of ingredients came through, so good. I'll have to make it to the one in Pismo so I can support locally there. Very nicely done interior decorations and nice young lady/ I think she maybe owner? Small spot , seating outdoors too. read more

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FUXS GIVEN = 4.3 ******************* Food = 3 I had the ramen this weekend and it was okay. Spice level was good, a tad on the sweet side and portion was slightly small. UX = 5 A beautiful space in a beautiful place. The design was well done and the ceramics were gorgeous. Service = 5 Order at the counter but great service overall. read more

I know this is a poke and ramen shop--and both of those items are solid, to be sure--but the Burrata Salad is where it's at! I go there specifically for the salad. Generous amount of Burrata cheese, mixed greens, the most delicious roasted beets and butternut squash, shaved fennel, cherry tomato, pickled corn, shaved watermelon radish (so cute--looks like watermelon!), house pickled shallots, herb, black sesame seed and yuzu ginger vinaigrette. It's a flavor explosion, well balanced, and filling. Plus, everyone who works here is genuinely nice. Hot tip: Score the table in front for a sweet view and the tables in the far back have the most sun for longest. read more

Chōwa Bowl - Burrata Salad - Ramen Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Awesome we eat there every week and it never disappoints. We are loving the Okie poke.

Today was our first visit. We ordered appetizers. We ordered shrimp, skewers, and filet mignon skewers and salad. The skewers were incredible. They were flamed over a grill with amazing flavor. We will definitely be going back. read more

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The food made my husband, who is a ramen freak, so happy. The broth got a 10 out of 10 from a person who makes her own broth. Going back and forth to San Francisco from southern calif we've been taking the 5 , we usually spend the night at Harris ranch to break up the ride. No more, we're back on the 101 route so we can eat here again. Absolutely worth a try to see if you enjoy. Healthy and tasty. read more

We learned that the spicy offerings can be made not so spicy...which is why we stayed for our Linner. M ordered Okie Pokie, not spicy add an order of shrimp skewers. I ordered the Beef Bulgogi bowl with a skewer of shrimp. The flavor was outstanding, yes a flavorful herbed brown rice with hidden gems of onion, kimchi, avocado, and the rest M loved her okie and ya know what...this little place is great. So don't walk past like I've done for the last year. Stop in and get a now to go or stay in with a friend as I hope to do later. foodguy-martin read more

Chōwa Bowl - da ceiling decorations - Ramen Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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Absolutely delicious! I've lived in SLO for three years and had yet to find a poke bowl spot that made me want to come back, until now. The ingredients are incredibly fresh and generously portioned with all the good stuff. The service was fast and friendly, and the space is clean, cozy, and inviting, with a cute interior and nice outdoor seating. Everyone in my group ordered poke bowls and loved them, and I'm already looking forward to coming back to try more of the menu! Absolutely delicious! I've lived in SLO for three years and had yet to find a poke bowl spot that made me want to come back, until now. The ingredients are incredibly fresh and generously portioned with all the good stuff. The service was fast and friendly, and the space is clean, cozy, and inviting, with a cute interior and nice outdoor seating. Everyone in my group ordered poke bowls and loved them, and I'm already looking forward to coming back to try more of the menu! read more

Chōwa Bowl - Poke Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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Wow, what a pleasant surprise! Super cute and clean, thoughtfully decorated interior- bright, tall ceilings. Very friendly service. DELICIOUS food/ I had the poke bowl, full of pickled veggies and yummy sauce. Felt very nutritious. My neighbor had the ramen and it looked and smelled amazing as well. I'll be back! read more

Chōwa Bowl - Interior space - Ramen Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Solid spot to eat in Morro Bay. Came here on a Wednesday night for dinner around 6:30 and it wasn't too busy! There's a few tables inside and outdoor seating. You order at the front and they bring your food to you! The interior is super cute. 〰 OKIE POKÉ BOWL (4/5): Solid bowl! Not the best poké I've ever had but it still hits the spot after a long day on the beach. The fish is pretty fresh, I just wish there was more of it! My friends got the rock shoyu ramen and kinda similarly, not the best ramen they've ever had! They all agreed the broth had this sweetness they weren't expecting. It also wasn't spicy, despite having a chili warning on the menu! That being said, the food came out fairly quickly and it was still pretty solid. If you're looking for a bowl of ramen or a poke bowl, I'd imagine this place could curb your craving if you find yourself in Morro Bay. read more

Chōwa Bowl - Okie Poke Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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I order the miso ramen yesterday and woke up still disappointed in my meal. The miso flavor was unrecognizable to any miso I have had before, I'm not sure if I would even call it that. The veggies inside were mostly pickled which caused everything inside my bowl to have a bitter chemical flavor. If do you go here skip the miso entirely. read more

Was looking forward to trying this spot all week only to have the worst customer service ever! The short brunette working tonight (4/14) didn't even greet us and said "what do you want?" We ordered our food, she responded with "you know we close in 30 minutes." We also work in the service industry so we understand & offered to close out right away. She snapped back with "yeah you should close out right now." After she said that we immediately changed our order togo. She then rolled her eyes and walked away. Did not appreciate the attitude and unwelcoming atmosphere. She also had her AirPods in the whole time. In addition, there were a couple parties that sat right before us and after we ordered. The food part: I got the miso ramen and it was way too sweet with only once tiny piece of tofu. Despite that it had great noodles. We also got the bulgogi bowl, unfortunately it was just steak on a skewer but still tasty. The rice in the bowl was also super sweet, overpowering the whole meal which made it hard to eat. This place has a lot of potential but the unwelcoming rude service made us want to never come back. :/ read more

Chōwa Bowl - Inside order area - Ramen Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Great spot off the beaten path and away from the busy waterfront. We went on a Saturday evening and found seating inside, nice! Believe all the hype, amazing ramen and Poke bowls! The ramen broth is rich with flavor, they use duck fat in the broth and wonderful pork belly to top it off. The poke bowl was fresh and delicious. Prices are fair and the staff is very friendly. They have beer and fountain drinks too. Don't miss this hidden gem in downtown Morro Bay! read more

Chōwa Bowl - Inside front bar area - Ramen Near Me - Morro Bay, California

We came to Chowa Bowl and both got the poke bowls. The bowls had a lot of fresh toppings and great flavors, you can tell the ingredients are quality, and the portion was solid. It felt a bit pricey compared to what I'm used to, but overall a tasty and filling option. I'm looking forward to trying the ramen next time! read more

Chōwa Bowl - poke bowl - Ramen Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Unexpectedly delicious find. Don't let the casual atmosphere vibe trick you into thinking this place is just another "bowl" restaurant. The food is exquisitely simple and delicious. The Burrata bowl is the freshest salad, chock full of butternut squash, daikon radish, sesame cucumbers, beets, and the freshest Burrata. Wow! Similarly the poke bowl has fresh ahi and a nice sushi style rice with ginger, daikon and fixings. Only nit was a bit too much mayonnaisey dressing - could go 1/2 as much. I didn't have room to fit the ramen with pork belly but next time. It took a while to get the bowls out but we had a peek at the kitchen and they took the time to make it right, not simply fast. Don't think twice - this place is alright!!! read more

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Great Poke!!!! So fresh and the employees were so kind! So impressed by this place. The best place to stop for lunch read more

Chōwa Bowl - Poke Bowl! - Ramen Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Wow wow wow! Amazing service and food. My husband got the ramen and I got the bulgogi bowl and it is fantastic. Tons of flavor, good size portions and you can tell this place cooks from the heart. What a gem for Morro Bay! We will be back when we come back into town for sure. Spread the love for small businesses! read more

Chōwa Bowl - Ramen and Bulgogi bowl- outstanding! - Ramen Near Me - Morro Bay, California

We have been going to Chowa Bowl for 5 years now and it never disappoints!!! Our Favorite is the Ramen, but haven't had anything there that we haven't liked. The owner is also very conscientious, has great recipes and is very friendly. When my girls come to visit us, they ALWAYS want to go have Ramen or Poke there. They have lived in the LA area and gone to many Ramen/Poke restaurants and said it is the best they've ever had. Their Pismo Beach location is also great and is closer to where we live so we like to go there as well!! If you know Pismo, it isn't always the easiest to park there as well as having to pay, but the Pismo location has their own parking lot for restaurant patrons which is quite a luxury there.... read more

Friendly customer service, self service water. Pay before you eat type of restaurant. Limited seating indoors, maybe can seat 20 at a time. Ambiance is dainty, and only a mile away from Morro Rock. read more

Chōwa Bowl - Ramen ( can't choose noodle option, they only have one kind). Chashu was flavorful and well marinated. - Ramen Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Amazing food, had the ramen and it was soooo delicious. Great outdoor seating and we had amazing service. They had gotten one of our friend's order incorrect, but they made sure to make it right. The outdoor patio is perfect for your furry friend. Thank you for a great experience!! read more

Chōwa Bowl - Rock Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Morro Bay, California

This was my first time at Chowa and I was not disappointed. I ordered the ramen and the bulgogi beef bowl. The broth in the ramen was excellent, the egg cooked to perfection and the pork belly crispy with just the right amount of spicy. It was absolutely delightful. I like the brown rice on the bulgogi and felt it was a very healthy version and the meat was tender and tasty. We had a small bottle of unfiltered sake as well. It's a cute little place with a self serve counter and a patio on the back so you can bring your dog. The staff were super friendly and attentive despite the fact they don't actually serve you. I enjoyed this place and will go again. read more

Chōwa Bowl - Pork belly ramen - Ramen Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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We've been big fans of Chowa Bowl ever since they opened a few years ago, loving both their poke bowls and ramen dishes (substantial portions too). Now that they've expanded into the space next door and you can sit inside a warm and inviting space, we love it even more. read more

Very cute spot for healthy asian food. Service was great but I didn't like the food. Rock Ramen 3/5 The noodles and toppings were good but there were also peppers in the soup which is not traditional. Poke Bowl 2/5 The rice was covered in kewpie and the whole bowl was not savory. The ahi tuna was bland. I was left with mostly rice with mayo and I paid $19 for a unsatisfying dinner. The corner seat is very small and was uncomfortable to get in and out between the other tables. read more

The owner/gentleman who took our order was very friendly and checked in with us after we got our bowls, so 5 stars for service. The bowls weren't honestly to our taste. The bulgogi bowl was fine, but didn't really have the beef seasoning I associate with bulgogi. It was more teriyaki like, but the beef seemed to be good quality. It did have Kim chi and other veggies. The poki bowl tuna was just fine, but there was an overwhelming amount of mayo mixed in with the rice. I'm familiar with mayo perhaps being used to mix with the tuna to crest a different kind of poki, but I've never had a poki bowl where there was this much mayo everywhere. So perhaps it's a taste/style thing, but I didn't find this very appealing. The rice also wasn't up to par with what you'd associate with top notch rice. It seemed a tad undercooked as I got a bit of crunch to the rice, which wasn't great. Based on the other reviews, people love this place, so either we caught it on an off day or this style and seasoning choices of these bowls just weren't the best fit for us. read more

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Easy quick walk up and order decent menu small but fun interior great location easy to walk down to the bay reasonable prices great service very friendly host read more

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