What a delicious surprise! These rice balls are a fast and filling option when you're swinging by Brand. I'm a big eater - two rice balls is probably sufficient for a meal, but I'm always tempted to wolf down a third. - 4.6 Beef Rice Ball - 4.5 Pork Rice Ball (some prefer pork to beef, both are delish) - 4.5 Unagi Rice Ball - 4.5 Spicy Shrimp - 4.4 Crab Meat - 3.4 Chicken Curry - 3.2 Tuna TBD - Chicken Teriyaki TBD - Spicy Pork TBD - Mushroom TBD - Tofu Roll TBD - Kimchi TBD - Spicy Sausage Musubi PRO: - available on grub-hub and affordable. Any of the crab, eel or tuna options are probably perfect to throw in the fridge for eating the next days. CONS: - No eating in ENFORCED, despite counter and tables. But there's plenty behind the shop on ArtSahk. read more

Gam Tu Bop is a great option for cheap and delicious rice balls! They have so many good options but important to note you CANNOT die in the restaurant, even though they have counters and chairs. Important to note that! But there are some tables across the street by the fountain, so my friend and I ended up taking our rice balls across the street. We had a variety of rice balls AND their masubi with egg and all was so good. I absolutely loved their masubi and I'm a pretty harsh critic on it. The food here is all fantastic. My only qualm is the staff didn't seem too happy to be there and also didn't offer information on the eats. Good vibes from management trickle down to employees so very important to keep those employees happy so it radiates to the customers! Now with the bop balls assembly, my friend and I know whatsup but I think with others they may be confused getting seaweed separately without a very minimal instruction by staff telling them it needs to be assembled still and they don't do this to keep it fresh. Also, I know the new laws that by default, restaurants don't give napkins or silverware but could they ask us if we needed them? We weren't given any and struggled a bit without. Could be helpful for others based on recent reviews I'm seeing. Overall, now that I know what to expect I think I'd have a better experience in the future! The food is wonderful, just the policies and service need a slight amp up. read more

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Came the other day & thought this place was good! My order was made so fresh the rice was warm. Because the rice was so warm, it didn't stay as a ball & would fall apart easily. I got the unagi, tuna, beef, & tamagotchi. The unagi was my favorite as it tasted so fresh & the flavor was well balanced. The tuna has mayo & was good but I don't really enjoy warm tuna. (Prefer room temp) The beef was packed with flavor & was on the sweet side. My friend got the tamago & liked it Overall a good experience. The food was yummy & tasted fresh at such an affordable price. read more

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I was not expecting much, and this place exceeded my expectations with not only a large variety of options for almost any diet but some unique flavors I haven't seen before in onigiri or musubi. I visited near end of day, so options were limited. I was glad to taste that even though these were not necessarily fresh from earlier in the day it was still a really enjoyable flavor experience and very well made with no crumbling making it easy to eat on the go. If you're seeking onigiri or musubi, or even just a quick bite that is small but filling, I definitely recommend a stop in! There is also some unassuming seating available, if you want to just sit and enjoy vs take for the road or save for later. read more

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Delicious! Tried out the Chicken Teriyaki, Grilled Salmon Teriyaki and Beef and all were great! Definitely needs the seaweed wrap for salt, but also pretty reasonably priced! read more

I have been here twice now and each time try the rice balls. We got 5 rice balls this time. We placed the order online for pickup and it was ready when we got there. Overall inside had Air conditioning, not the best, but there is not too much seating inside so not expecting people to stay too long, its okay as we got it togo. The 5 rice balls we got were, Tuna, Crab meat, Spicy pork, Beef and Tamago Yaki. Overall the Tuna and Crab meat were excellent. Great flavor, while not overwhelmingly strong. The spicy pork and beef were mediocre, they did give alot of meat on both but i felt that the spice was overpowering the rice. The Tamago was super bland with little to no flavoring. I put some of the extra spicy pork/beef on the tamago and was way better. Will come back to try out the other options. read more

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Gam tu bop is a takeout restaurant with a focus on rice balls. They are around $3.50-5, very affordable lunch option in Glendale area. The turnaround for an order is very fast as well. I've never waited more than 10 minutes. Food: my favorite is the Tamago yaki which it so soft and tasty 5/5. The spicy tuna hand roll is yummy as well 5/5. The baked salmon rice ball is always perfectly cooked 5/5. read more

Gam Tu Bop - Menu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Glendale, California

Everything is always so good here it's one of my go to spots for lunch when I am at work, the spicy pork rice ball and the spicy shrimp gotta be my top two. The only complaint I have is that sometimes the beef rice ball could be a little salty but my order is ready on time every time I go and the service is quick and friendly! The location is pretty cool too since it is i the downtown area so if you're ever around looking for a quick bite this spot is definitely a great place! read more

I've been a loyal customer of Gam Tu Bop for years and have always considered it a reliable spot for quick, reasonably priced food. Unfortunately, today's experience completely changed my opinion. I placed a pickup order and when I got home, I realized my order was incorrect. I ordered 3 spicy shrimp rice balls but was given 3 spicy tuna rice rolls instead. I immediately called the restaurant to explain the mistake and ask for a correction. Rather than attempting to resolve the issue, I was repeatedly told, "That's what you paid for, so there's nothing we can do." I calmly explained multiple times that the problem wasn't what I paid for...it was that I was given the wrong item. Despite this, no solution was offered. The situation became even more disappointing when I was told they were too busy to deal with the issue. The associate informed me that the manager instructed them to get off the phone with me, and that I could either wait 15 minutes to speak with someone or essentially accept the situation. When I said I would take my complaint to Yelp, the response was simply, "That's fine. Bye." Mistakes happen. What determines good customer service is how those mistakes are handled. A simple apology and effort to correct the order would have been enough. Instead, I was met with indifference, dismissal, and a complete lack of accountability. Losing a loyal customer over the cost of correcting a mistaken order seems shortsighted, but it was the principle and poor treatment that ultimately did it for me. After years of supporting this business, I will no longer be returning. If customer service matters to you, I would strongly recommend considering other options. read more

This is for delivery...which we've gotten way too often since discovering this place. First of all, the food is really good quality, especially given the price per ball. We average about 2-3 balls as a meal when we eat then after a homemade salad or veg dish. Ive tried their rolls as well and they are packaged to keep the nori crisp, with wrappers that have instructions. Every rice ball arrives well packaged, hot and delicious with stickers identifying whats inside. And delivery is usually fairly fast. My favorite thing about Gam Tu Bop, besides the consistently tasty rice balls, is how excited my son gets when i tell him we are ordering from them. His favorite food is sushi, but rice balls are quickly becoming his second favorite. My wallet thanks you! Our faves are the beef (bulgogi), spicy pork, crab, unagi and grilled salmon. I highly recommend ordering a few extra roasted seaweed sheets. read more

I can't believe I did not know about this place sooner. The rice balls are something I have been looking for since my trip to Japan and this place hits the spot. Each rice ball is between $3-$4 dollars. My favorite was the salmon but you could not go wrong with any of them. No place to sit inside but you can order online. Will definitely be back to try the other flavors. read more

Gam Tu Bop - Rice balls - Asian Fusion Near Me - Glendale, California

Reasonably price onigiri in my town? Yes please! This place is a hidden gem and I'm so glad I was introduced to it. I've now been here three times in the last two months, it's that good. I recommend the tofu, the salmon, the tuna and the kimchi. And I always get a misubi for the next morning. Plus it comes with a seaweed wrap on the side. If you're in the area, you have to try this place! Just a heads up, there's no indoor seating. It's takeaway only. read more

Gam Tu Bop - Menu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Glendale, California

I have bought here consistently for the last 3 years ordering the two same things the tamago yaki and tofu rice balls, they are my guilty pleasure my comfort food my everything. Brought my friend here for the first time after hyping it up for MONTHS gushing over how this is my favorite place. to my disappointment and horror the only two things I love here have been turned into COLD hand rolls. No flavor , barely any rice , cold dry , you can't taste it at all I'm heartbroken The service is also terrible, To make things worse as rolls are grab and go food and I watched as the cashier took our order , and then stood around for fifteen minutes before grabbing them from the fridge and putting them in a bag. No sense of urgency or getting orders out. Waited fifteen minutes for something I could have opened the door for and grabbed myself even . I used to come here order in person and get my order within a handful of minutes and that was with balls that needed to be prepped, what is going on ???? Service ??? What happened ?? disappointed is an understatement. It's been fun. Goodbye Gam Tu Bop . read more

Gam Tu Bop - Nasty tofu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Glendale, California

You CAN'T dine in. They give you no napkins. Spicy Tuna barely had any tuna. Yea I wouldn't go back.

Super convenient spot with tasty rice balls. I appreciate that they give you seaweed separately so it doesn't get soggy. The service is ok, but it's terrible they don't do dine in and don't have that posted anywhere. They also don't have a bathroom to wash hands for something you must eat with your hands. They taste great but don't think I'll be back. read more

It's a small little shop that is take away only, no indoor dining. There are couple chairs for the waiting area. The service was quick and the guy taking the order was very nice. I tried the beef, kimchi, and tuna rice balls. The order came out hot and super fresh with a side of seaweed that you can use it as a wrap/holder of the rice balls so they don't fall apart as easily. They were all pretty flavorful and yummy but I wish the beef and the kimchi rice balls were a bit less sweet. The tuna rice ball was canned tuna with mayo. It's a nice place to grab a quick bite! read more

Gam Tu Bop - Beef Rice Ball, Kimchi Rice Ball - Asian Fusion Near Me - Glendale, California

Good for the whole family , my kids love it . They offer you something a little different then the normal . I tell all my friends about this place read more

The shop is located in a great place near the mall. Parking can be difficult at times as the area gets busy. The shop itself is a bit small and if I recall correctly, no dine ins. The service was quick and friendly. The tamago yaki and beef bulgogi was so good. The tamago yaki has the right amount of sweetness. The beef bulgogi was the right amount of sauciness. I am obsessed with the seaweed. I have not had any seaweed like this place and I want to know how they make it. You must come to try the seaweed and amazing food. read more

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Went in there put my order in gave them $100 cash and then they proceeded to tell me that they didn't have change and basically tried to make me pay with card. I did not have a card on me. Then he proceeded to tell me well we don't have cash so I can't do anything about it. I had already opened up the water I purchased and so I was like well if you don't have it and they said we don't know they only had $15 in fives in their cash registry. What food industry and establishment does not have cash on hand? They made me pay for the water and told me to go on my memory way will not die here again. The man in the back was extremely rude. read more

Think sushi, but in the perfect little to go pocket. Absolutely delicious! They have tons of flavor choices to choose from and my kids absolutely love them. Our go to flavors are the beef bulgogi, spicy shrimp, and teriyaki salmon. The rice balls come with seaweed to wrap them in. It's the perfect snack! Service is always friendly and quick. There's space to sit and eat if you choose and a variety of drinks for purchase. We will be back! read more

This spot fed me when I was a broke nursing student living off caffeine and prayers. Two California rice rolls and I was set. Legit a full meal for just $6.50 total. They're super filling and actually taste great. Three rolls? That's food coma territory. The rice-to-filling ratio is chef's kiss. Not just a brick of rice with a sad portion of filling like some places. Plus the service is always quick which is a lifesaver when you're starving and impatient (aka me 99% of the time). Definitely a reliable go-to if you want something quick, tasty, and budget-friendly. read more

Unfriendly service, you can't eat inside, and they didn't provide napkins, utensils, nor soy sauce with my order. First and only time. Will not come back again. read more

Hadn't had Gam Tu Bop prior to this even though they have been around a while. I was starved and ordered several things. I had a bulgogi rice ball ($3.55) and this was the tastiest of the 3 rice balls i ordered. Tasty sliced beef with a good marinade. The chicken teriyaki rice ball ($3.15) was just ok. The meat was cubed up and a little dry. The unagi rice ball ($3.95) was decent but again, too many small pieces made it an easy fall-apart food. I also ordered a california roll ($3.25) and a spicy tuna roll ($3.45)... of the 2, the spicy tuna roll was the tastier one. It had a good kick and a decent amount of tuna. The rolls could be bigger. Overall, a decent first try with Gam Tu Bop. More meat & more seafood would make it a no brainer for me but the rice balls are mostly rice and lean on the meat. read more

My friend brought me some of these and they were amazing! The teriyaki chicken and the beef bulgogi were great but the mushroom was my favorite and I have dreams about it. I am for sure going back and would recommend it to anyone. read more

The owner of this establishment (jong) is a very unusual guy. I watched this man constantly (unprovoked) berate his employee as I waited for my food. If that was my kid I'd slap some sense into him real quick! Anyways, food was very bland, no flavor! They clearly do not know how to make sushi rice, let alone onigiri. Save yourself the trip and go to Seaweed Handroll Bar down the street! read more

Food was not good. The rice fell apart as soon as I opened my onigiri. I also saw the owner being rude to a young lady. read more

BEST LOCAL TAKE OUT SPOT. Always get the beef rice roll and spicy tuna roll!! I absolutely love how cheap it is and how filling it is- a great lunch spot. Dining inside is closed so be prepared to take the food to go- they're quick and staff is always helpful! Try the apple soda if you get a chance from their fridge! read more

The rice balls here are seriously next level, so good and so affordable that I end up coming here more than I'd like to admit. Every time I stop by, it hits the spot without breaking the bank. If I could give this place 6 stars, I would. Gam Tu Bop has become one of my go-to spots, and I don't see that changing anytime soon. read more

One of the few places that gives you that authentic feel. My goto spot. Fast and efficient

First time at this place ! I'm always into onigiri but the rice balls are pretty big portion, love the seaweed on the side and the flavor of the rice balls. Will come back if In the area !! read more

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I didn't want to like this place. I came upon it when I was visiting Glendale and was disappointed that my favorite Armenian kabab place (Mini Kabob) was closed. Because if you're in Glendale, why would you eat anything else? As an arrogant Korean, it is my duty to throw shade, judgment and scathing criticism on any Korean food outside of the peninsula, and lesser extent LA Koreatown. Cuz I don't like my people putting out any weak shit. I ordered a spicy tuna roll, a beef rice ball and a spicy pork rice ball. At the time of writing this review, this place is a take out only restaurant, and i was skeptical when i looked in the bag because the contents look underwhelming. Balls of rice with a handful of meat inside. they package the seaweed separately which makes sense, so the seaweed stays crispy, but it is a difficult meal to eat in your car. It turns out the marinated meats are delicious and have a pop of flavor that isn't the same tired profile I've eaten a million times before. The spicy tuna roll, once you figure out how to construct it, wasn't too bad either- the rice to meat ratio is a little high, but considering it was less than $4, who am i to complain? This place probably isn't for everyone, but paying $10 for a light lunch that is mostly healthy, and tastes as good as this, you'll find yourself running out of reasons to eat here. There's no other way to slice it. It's pretty good. And for single bachelors, you can just buy in bulk and store them in the fridge and buy banchan for fiber elsewhere. There free 90 minute public parking behind the place, just pass the restaurant on the right and keep making right turns and you'll find it. read more

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I had the beef rice ball and the Tuna Rice Ball. The food was very delicious but unfortunately the service was not too good. The cashier wasn't rude or mean but the ambience and vibe of the cashier was so dry it kinda took the fun out of going to try this place. It was my first time here, it would've been nice to have a friendly and welcoming experience. Also there's no dining! Which sucked because there wasn't any other public space to sit and eat. The food was great tho read more

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This place is AMAZING! One of our favorites in LA. We would drive 30 minutes weekly just to get it. And my 5yo requests it regularly. We love the tamago yaki, spicy shrimp and crab You definitely need to go here! read more

My boyfriend put me on this place and I come here at least once a week or order for delivery. Tastes amazing works as a lunch or snack. It's fresh, it's quick and it just hits the spot. This place is so underrated and it's one of the best food spots I've ever been to. Something about it is just so amazing. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. read more

If I were being honest, I'm a bit torn at writing this. Easy going or strict. So let's just go with neutral, reflected by the Yelp stars themselves. Gam Tu Bop has been around for some time now and my bias to it is that it's one of a few of its kind. Onigiris have been a major comeback trend, especially with all the reels and tiktoks showing how to make it ourselves. However, already made ones can't be beat sometimes. No dishes to wash, no time to waste, and just an average of $3.50 an onigiri right? It's laziness and cheap eats at its finest, which Gam Tu Bop definitely hits and deserves stars for. BUT... having fallen into the trend of making onigiris myself, I'd love to have premade ones that beat making them at home. Don't get me wrong, Gam Tu Bop's onigiris aren't bad! A good selection of fillings to choose from, cheap price, and a quick in and out of the place. The minor issues? Too much rice which knocks off the ratio and could be a notch more flavorful. Had the mushroom and grilled salmon. My best friend had the spicy shrimp and bulgogi (beef). Mushroom could've had a little more teriyaki and the grilled salmon tasted great but I feel like instead of balling it up all together into the center, they could have spread it out a bit! My friend said the spicy shrimp could have done a little less mayo, a little more shrimp. However, the winner was the bulgogi one she ordered! Had a great amount throughout the onigiri. So again, neutral stand point. Good and bad points. My need for such a long review is mostly because Gam Tu Bop's got potential. I just wish they would expand upon that potential and really clear out the reasons why some of the most recent views have been too low even for their seniority on the block. Rooting for you, Gam Tu Bop. Exceed your potential. read more

Gam Tu Bop - Asian Fusion Near Me - Glendale, California

I miss eating inside the place PreCovid, will they ever bring that back? Indoor sitting, IThe Riceballs are out of this world but when they are prepared by them, It's a different taste when I do it myself. 5 stars if indoor sitting comes back :) read more

I came here on a Saturday afternoon for a quick lunch and it was a cute little shop. The service was really quick, but you can't dine inside. It was delivery/take out only, which was a bit strange since they had bar seating along the edge of the restaurant. Regardless, I ordered the beef and spicy shrimp to go. The beef ball was apparently there most popular item but I thought it was okay. There is a lot of beef inside the ball which I appreciated. They also give nori on the side, but it was a little difficult to eat because the ball would just fall apart as you continue biting through it. The spicy shrimp was really good, I actually prefer this one over the beef ball. It was still a little messy to eat. Overall, not a bad spot to check out if you are in the area. The size of the rice balls were decent and it wasn't too expensive for a quick meal. There's also a parking structure located in the back of the restaurant which is free for the first 90 minutes, so parking wasn't an issue. read more

Gam Tu Bop - Beef and Spicy Shrimp - Asian Fusion Near Me - Glendale, California

As a vegetarian, it makes me feel outraged that they don't disclose the full list of ingredients in their menu. After ordering mushroom and tofu rice balls, my husband suspected that there may be furikake present on top and went back to the front to double check. The guy managing the register admitted that indeed, there is furikake in both rice balls (with ZERO mentions of it in the menu) and promised to ask the kitchen to remove it from my order. While picking up food, we asked again if there's any furikake present, to which they replied "shouldn't be". Rest assured, upon returning home, we discovered a generous amount of furikake on top of the rice balls. This seriously makes me angry. I'm sorry for all the vegetarian and vegan people who trusted this place. read more

I came to visit Cali and as craving a quick snack specifically rice balls. I found this place through Yelp and oh my gosh it's now in my top 10 food places in LA. It's inexpensive and the rice balls are so yummy. My favorite was the tamago (sweet egg) rice balls. I also tried the unagi (eel), spicy pork, grilled salmon, and beef rice balls. All the he rice balls comes with seaweed wrap for extra crisp. They were delicious. You must get the spicy tuna rolls. They were also my favorite if you like spicy tuna. They're like the ones you see online with the cool plastic wrap, very cool. They have plenty more to try like the shrimp and musubi rice balls which I haven't tried but the next time I visit, I'll probably come here first for a quick snack or even full meal! There's also a nice seating area across the street near a water fountain to eat. Definitely must try! read more

Gam Tu Bop - Rice balls - Asian Fusion Near Me - Glendale, California

The food was great. Super convenient and cost friendly. The service was quick and packaged well read more

Gam Tu Bop - Asian Fusion Near Me - Glendale, California

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