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Gangnam Rice

4.0 (82 reviews)

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Regular Bowl
May G.

I got bibimbap with spicy bulgogi and purple rice. The bulgogi was really good. I didn't realize we had to add our own sauces. The purple rice was good too, better and more starchy than brown rice. We were able to get a small bowl of miso soup too. I also got the yakult tea, which was pretty good.

Spring Roll
Oz E.

The place is exceptionally clean, the service is great, and the soup and salad bar is a very nice addition to the place. The food itself is neither bad nor outstanding. None of the appetizers we ordered were special or memorable in any way shape or form. The rice bowls themselves - despite all the toppings - lacked flavor. They were bland and overall very average. I do not see myself returning here however, I do not regret dining here and will dine at a restaurant with a similar concept soon.

Regular Bowl
Samavi A.

Came here with a friend and this was a great spot for a quick fast eat. We ordered a bowl customized with protein and veggies of choice. They also provided a salad bar which was a nice addition. Overall great place for something quick and easy!

Peach drink
Kenya R.

I was really excited when I heard about this place. I wanted to be able to rave about it, but sadly I won't be able to. I arrived today about 12:40 for lunch. Pros: nice staff, great miso soup, a good # of Korean drinks, food comes out piping hot, great bulgogi, and they play Kpop Cons: lacks taste, the chicken wasn't fresh, no soju I'll go back and give it another try after they have been open for a while.

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Jay B.

This is not your traditional Korean spot. You build your bowl to your liking. Got a regular size bowl with roasted seaweed, fried onion, Korean purple rice, spicy shrimp, bean sprout, broccoli, carrot, egg, mushroom, spinach and zucchini. The purple rice was a great choice. They do offer a stone bowl which keeps your food hot. They have beef and veggie versions of yaki mandoo. Beef was amazing to me. I'd go back for that alone. They do have a salad bar. If you share a bowl, don't recommend getting the salad bar. It gets strange with the cost.

Dv T.

I love the self serve soup, salad and sauces. The food is AMAZING!!! I forgot the name of the drink I got, but it's to DIE FOR!! The girl on the counter was super nice. It's a chill vibe.

Everything was amazing food service and ambiance. Me and my friend had a great time after a quick book store and thrift run !!!!!

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Hyun P.

Casual Korean rice bowl, you can get regular or hot stone bowl. I came during lunch, the place was quiet and clean. If you dine in there's self serving bar with free miso soup, salad, fruits. Will be back for sure

We chose the hot pot version..
Ellsie S.

Yelp introduced us to this place! It's clean and you choose what you want which is like the poke tiki concept and we like it. Price is affordable. Love the side dishes offered - thank you for that! Very clean and spacious place. Overall we like it and plan to come back. Staff are welcoming so please TIP them!

Emma B.

I didn't really care for my food here. I got a spicy bulgogi bowl with everything, dined in - sauce are on the side. They have a salad and soup bar that I wasn't really sure of it purpose and didn't use. I was the only diner in the place, a couple of people came for pick up orders. The dumplings weren't anything special. I liked the bean sprout in the bowl. I don't really have anything to stay about it, it was pretty average, boring tbh and bland.

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Food was delicious. Though I didn't stay and eat, the ambiance looked nice inside when I went to pick up my food. Service was nice as well.

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1 year ago

Best place ever. Not sure if it is still in business. Food was always great. The vegetarian and tofu options were amazing.

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Took the regular bowl through uber eats with tofu and shrimp. Enjoyed it thoroughly. Everything was good.

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It was delicious and authentic. I was impressed as to how fresh and inexpensive it was. I will definitely go back when I am in the area.

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Interesting food choices and easy to order. I like the buffet for condiments. Plenty of tables and friendly people.

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Delicious. Food came out timely and the buffet of sides were a plus! Plan to take my family here.

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