This place is going to become one of my regular stops! It's hidden away but the inside was cute, clean and spacious. The staff were extremely sweet and helpful and helped us with recommendations! The food came out quickly and was nice and hot. We sampled a number of different appetizers but really came for the Korean Corn Dogs and we were not disappointed! Everything was reasonably prized and made fresh to order! Definitely check this place out! read more

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Great food! My wife and I tried the. Bulgogi Bowl and Spicy Chicken bowl. Both were great with generous portions of protein. The spicy chicken definitely had a kick which we enjoyed. The service was quick and kind. The interior had a welcoming humble presence. We will be back! read more

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Shaking Bowl is at the end of a strip mall. It is a Korean Japanese hybrid, which to me means healthier food. I tried the spicy leek pancake, a Korean corn dog, and a veggie bowl with tofu on top. I got to choose a sauce, and it was not easy to decide. What helped was to see the list in descending order of heat. I ended up choosing the spicy garlic, and it was very good. I wish I had two sauces! The Korean corn dog was just ok for me, next time I'll try something else. The spicy leek pancakes were crispy , and delicious. The bowl was fantastic. I loved all the components - the red cabbage, bean sprouts, and tofu were wonderful together. The service was quick, pleasant, and helpful. I will definitely be back to enjoy more from this great establishment! read more

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This is an updated review of The Shaking Bowl. We have been going to this little restaurant for three years now, and I have to say that it continues to amaze me as to how incredibly delicious every single item on the menu is! Providing that your taste buds are in agreement about the contents of the bowl, of course. The service is always friendly and staff is very helpful. Even though seating is limited, the dining area is very pleasant and nicely laid out. The food is fresh and hot, and seasoned perfectly. The Bulgogi Beef is still my favorite, but everything so far has been excellent. Looking for something a bit different in Aisian Cuisine? This is the place to try. If you are a fan of this type of food, you will love it as much as I do! This upgraded review gets SIX STARS ****** read more

So we stopped by shaking bowl The staff was really nice. They specialize with making bibim bop I got the Spicy pork bowl read more

Shaking Bowl - Spicy pork bowl - Japanese Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

One of my new favorites! I want to go back and try every sauce!! I was at a conference in the area that provided lunch but they had nothing I could eat so I quickly scrambled to find a place close by with vegan options. Shaking bowl did not disappoint! I had the veggie bowl with tofu and the sweet chili sauce and it was delicious! I loved how easy it was to order with a detailed explanation of the sauces. Staff was very friendly and helpful and the cafe itself was welcoming and cozy. Can't wait to visit again! read more

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Delicious and quick.. these guys make some delicious Korean comfort food. I have been missing this cuisine since Kimcheese closed in Chesterfield and this place did not disappoint. Thanks for lunch..pics included read more

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In a single word: TASTY!!!! Took our friends and granddaughter. Everyone loved our dish. When. A plate comes out with heaps of colorful vegetables you know you are in for deliciousness. Dale our resident chili head gave his extra spicy chicken two thumbs up and a slightly red face. Portions were big. They gave our granddaughter a Christmas gift (which she shared with her mom and dad). We've been raving about Shaking Bowl to our kids and will definitely be back! read more

I used to go to U-City Grill to enjoy this kind of fare. They have disappeared during the building renovation. I would usually get the Bibimbap, which was basically the same dish as this Bulgogi bowl, plus a sunny side up egg on top. I had inquired about the Bulgogi bowl, and the Fire Chicken bowl. I decided with the Bulgogi bowl, with the Fire sauce (they have regular Fire, and super hot Fire sauce.) I decided with the regular Fire sauce to be added to my bowl. Delicious! The flavor was wonderful, the rice coiled perfectly, and a nice blend of veggies. $14 included tax, and I have about a third of it left for part of tonight's dinner. I will definitely be returning. read more

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I was in the area around lunch time and decided to stop in. They have 4.5 and above ratings on Yelp and Google, so this place was a definite must try! They offer counter service at this spot. The menu is fairly self explanatory. Pick your protein, carb, and veggies. Don't know where to start or what to get?? There are several house selections to choose from as well. I love bulgogi, so that was a must for me. I added a side of kimchi and gyoza to round out my meal. I stopped in on a Wednesday afternoon, so they weren't too busy. My food was ready in about 15 minutes. The bowl was absolutely beautiful! Full of tender beef,a generous portion of rice, and packed full of veggies. The gyoza was crisp with a flavorful filling. The kimchi was pretty good. I do have a favorite kimchi here in St. Louis that is almost impossible to beat in my opinion. This kimchi fit the bill and balanced out the sweetness and richness of the bulgogi. I'm planning to stop back soon to try the teriyaki salmon bowl! read more

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I would recommend this place. The food is always fresh and delicious. I waited 10 minutes for my spicy fire bowl with an egg on top and didn't disappoint at all. The inside of the restaurant is very calm and clean and I always dine in. read more

Shaking Bowl - Fire bow spicy chicken with a egg - Japanese Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Arrived around 1:45 pm on Tuesday for our 1st visit -- we didn't notice until close to 1:30 pm that they close (take a break) at 2 pm. Lady owner who took our order was very pleasant. I ordered veggie bowl on default white rice and added fried tofu. I wish they would leave the egg on top when tofu is added (they didn't put egg on mine). I chose "Yummy" sauce -- it was ok but next time I'll get sesame soy to get a more authentic flavor. Son ordered bulgogi bowl on default white rice. We did not know that the bowl would be so dry and tasteless without their "spicy sauce". I had stepped back from the counter so I can't be sure if the lady asked my son if he wanted sauce or not, but my son doesn't like much spicy so if she did ask he probably said no. I checked their online ordering later and "Spicy sauce" is a free selection, so it should have been given by default, or include a soy or other free sauce. Customers would at least have the option to use it, which we didn't. Gojuchang is $1 additional cost. There was a sign on a wall of their restaurant explaining Bibimbap. We have eaten a LOT of Bibimbap at various restaurants, though we usually get DolSot Bibimbap. My son usually does not add Gojuchang, so that should not have been the cause for this bowl being tasteless. If this bowl was supposed to be Bibimbap, the only part that had the correct flavor was the bulgogi beef. I will give them credit for not being stingy with the proteins (tofu and beef). There was also alot of rice (base). We both saved half to add more ingredients for another meal. read more

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Shaking bowl is the go-to for ridiculously fresh, filling, and fantastic food. I've ordered the Bulgogi steak bowl at least 5 times. You can taste how freshly picked the vegetables are. I custom order my steak bowl without cucumber, but you can make any accommodations you'd like! It's a small hole in the wall joint right off Telegraph. Every time I pick up my order, I'm greeted by the nice lady who works register and takes orders. She is always very kind! Highly recommend! The portion sizes are great too! There's plenty of options for vegetarians too :) read more

Shaking Bowl - B-1. Bulgogi Bowl - Japanese Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

The food is absolutely amazing! Love the beef bulgogi and the options of Korean food! What a hidden gem to have!

Love this hidden gem ! Love coming here with my daughter on Saturdays during dance season. The owners are great. It's def a family place...plenty of seating and tons of food options. Everything I've tried has been great and will continue to come here. read more

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I had the bulgogi bowl and it was fantastic. I didn't eat inside the restaurant, but I do remember the interior design was very nice.

The nicest employees and the freshest food! I was blown away by the quality of ingredients in my (B-3) Jaeyook bowl. I also had to try some chicken wings (yummy sauce), which came out hot and crispy. And of course it was all delicious. Portions were very good. I noticed they sell Korean corndogs (mozzarella filling only), which are difficult to come by in the STL area. There were a lot of other sides I wanted to try but didn't have room for. Plenty of seating available on a Friday afternoon around 12:30 pm. Very cute mom & pop shop-type vibes. I'm not ever really in Oakville, but if I ever find myself there again, I'll be grabbing a bite to eat at Shaking Bowl. read more

Shaking Bowl - B-3. Jaeyook Bowl - Japanese Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Amazingly friendly staff. Explained what ingredients come with each dish & asks if you want to make any personal choices (add or subtract ingredients). Food was Deeeelish!!!!!! I highly recommend the beef Bulgogi :) read more

I got the sweet and sour chicken bowl and it was delicious!!! Service was quick and efficient, and the employees were very kind. Very chill setting inside, great for sitting down and doing work. Meal was fantastic, would recommend. 10/10 read more

Shaking Bowl - B-5. Chicken Bowl - Japanese Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

This genuinely might be one of the best places I've ever ate at. The food and the service were amazing, and they were so kind and I am 100% going back when im in the area again read more

Shaking Bowl - Japanese Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Great food everything tastes so fresh! Love the kimchi pancake! The owners are very kind! Highly recommend! read more

This is the best restaurant in Oakville. Their owner is so kind and always has something extra to give you. Her kindness always goes above and beyond. The food is super tasty as well. They have a good variety and things are fairly priced. Their ambiance is very comfortable sometimes since their kids often are doing schoolwork or playing video games at one of the tables. Not ever a bother, but you may find that off putting. DO NOT MISS OUT. read more

Very impressed. Great customer service. Very friendly. Great quality food. Most everyone was doing carry out but we ate in. Delicious. We'll definitely be back read more

What a nice hidden little gem. A friend recommended it so my wife and I went and tried it. Glad we did. The restaurant is not anything you would go to be impressed with decor. There are informational posters talking about the food on the wall as well a photos of the menu items. THAT was awesome. It wasn't too crowded and we got to order right away. The lady taking the order was masked as was the kitchen staff. She was so polite too. I ordered a chicken bowl and my wife ordered a shrimp bowl. We added aside order of crab rangoon as well. The serve pepsi products from the soda station but there are other choices available in a front facing fridge by the counter. We sat down, I went and got my soda, and a bowl of rice puffs appeared at our table. They were good to have while we waited. The wait was a bit long but once I got my food I forgot about the wait. The bowls looked awesome and as it turned out tasted as good as they looked. The sauce used for the shrimp was good and probably the best Teriyaki sauce I've tasted on chicken in my bowl. The filling for the crab rangoon was good but the fried bits to filling ratio was off. Though good, I think we'd pass on them again. But the bowls, yum! The bowl comes in a aluminum tin and if you have any to go they just give you the top. Sadly, nothing made it home. We will be back and bringing our friends next time. read more

Shaking Bowl - Danger sauce menu - Japanese Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Amazing food! Steak bowl and pork bowls are top notch. Always super friendly! They always make sure to fry the corn dogs as soon as I come in to pick up take out orders, just to make sure they're crispy when I get back home. Have used them for catering as well, and everyone loved it! One of my favorite restaurants in South County. read more

I was referred to this place by an associate. he told me that I needed to try the salmon teriyaki. It was a little difficult to find this place cause it's tucked away. when I got there, the place was very simple, but the food was amazing. I had the teriyaki salmon Bowl and I also tried chicken wings. I went back there today again for dinner and had the beef bowl, I highly recommend this place portions are great. Great service. read more

Ordered the salmon bowl and it was very good! Good flavors and the veggies are fresh. Would order again! The price and the quality of the food is great! read more

If you like food with amazing flavor, this is your spot. Everything tastes great! Family Restaurant that cares about every customer. Ambience is a relaxed environment for dine in or carry out. Delivery available with DoorDash and Grubhub. read more

Shaking Bowl - B3 - Jaeyook Bowl - Japanese Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Love ordering take out from here. Never had a bad experience. It's convenient to the South County area and has all the favorites my family enjoys. read more

I ordered the spicy chicken/fire bowl and wow! The bowl was very spicy but also savory. The portion was pretty large and I'm already looking forward to visiting again and grabbing a different bowl to explore different flavors! read more

Shaking Bowl - B-6. Fire Bowl - Japanese Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

As some who loves exploring new food, this place is a must try! While the location may not be the most appealing spot, the people, service, and food make it seem as if you've unearthed a gem! All the food I tried today was made fresh to order and full of flavor. In store, there's more options than on the online menu. I'd encourage those who love Korean food to come check this place out! The ambiance is pleasant and have ample seating to have large groups. This place deserves more recognition! When I went, the people that were there mainly did the take out order but it has so much space for people to dine in. Hopefully more people can sit down and enjoy their food read more

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Quick delivery, great portion sizes, super delicious! Had delicious ramen, will order again.

Delicious! Ordered the sweet and sour chicken with spicy mayo on top, would order again. Made fresh to order and quick service. Clean restaurant and plenty of seating. read more

Shaking Bowl - Sweet and Sour B-5. Chicken Bowl - Japanese Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Delicious, generous portions; friendly and kind staff; overall, a consistently delightful experience, and one that I'd recommend easily to others. I've tried both their chicken and pork bowls, and both times I've left full and happy. Something I've also appreciated is that I don't leave haunted by the heaviness of what I've eaten. Instead, everything is very obviously cooked fresh, with veggies, rice, and meat served up in satisfying ways that eschew preservatives and emphasize their wonderful ingredients. Bibimbob done in the way it should be. Simple, tasty, and made in a way that keeps me coming back. Thanks, Shaking Bowl! read more

We decided to try something new for dinner and decided on Shaking Bowl. I ordered the spicy chicken bowl over brown rice. It was delicious with a good mix of mild heat and fresh veggies. The serving was generous, I took half of it home. We also received our food pretty quickly. They have Pepsi products and if you get water, you get a carafe of ice cold water. We ate in and at first it wasn't very busy but then we watched as other customers came in and placed orders, most of those orders were to-go. The inside was very clean and comfortable. We will be back and will recommend to our friends that live in the area. read more

Shaking Bowl - Spicy Chicken Bowl - Japanese Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Whaaaaat? No photos??? NOPE, that food was gone too quick! Well, they're not open for inside dining yet, so our food was brought out to our vehicle. Aaaand the SCARFING commenced! Hubby had the Calamari Bowl and I got the Spicy Pork Bowl. NOT stingy with the proteins here! GREAT flavors and textures!!! Got pickled radishes (YUM!) and kimchi (NOM!) sides. OH SO GOOD! LOVE this place!!! Will DEFINITELY be back... OH, almost forgot... They offer white, brown, or fried rice as their base! NICE that they offer such a variety! read more

Food is amazing! Always correct (even with adaptations), and they are just lovely. Wish I could give them six!

I have tried Shaking Bowl twice and had the same experience. I tried the spicy pork bowl and the bulgogi bowl. I have had bibimbap before at BCD tofu house, but this was vastly different, taste-wise. I found the sauce in the bowl to be very sweet and a bit bland. The deep-fried seaweed rolls are very delicious! I may not be a fan of the bowls, but the snacks/small eats look very intriguing, especially after trying the seaweed rolls. I'm interested in the Korean hotdog as well as their spicy chicken. The restaurant is in a small strip mall, and the interior is very simple. The owners, man and woman, are very kind and helpful. read more

Umm, do Yelpers a favor and go! I loved the service and the food! They had a variety of dishes and sauces that I want to come back to try because the first two bowls that I ordered impressed me. I hear people raving about the wings, so I will be back! We ordered the fire bowl with half brown rice and half noodles and then we ordered the jayook bowl with white rice. Also, we ordered a side of kimchi for a 4oz for $0.99. This was all taken out to go (last I went dine in was an option, but guidelines are changing, so please be aware). The portions were huge and filling for the price that we paid! I had enough for dinner and leftovers the next day. The fire bowl had chicken covered in a little spicy sauce (but nothing that I couldn't handle). The best thing I loved about the fire bowl was amount of sauce that also poured over the noodles and rice. Presentation was cute and colorful from the carrots, cabbage, and cucumbers. The noodles were a great substitution to the white rice, so definitely give that a try! I would say that this wasn't the same eating leftover, but what isn't the same eating them as leftovers LOL. The jayook bowl had a great, almost charred/smoky flavor to it! Definitely more of a classic, not as saucy as the fire bowl. The jayook is a pork btw! Presentation was just as cute and colorful from the carrots, cabbage, and cucumbers. White rice was definitely better in this dish and also the cashier recommended the white rice with this :) I will have to be back to try the wings and bulgogi bowl! read more

Shaking Bowl - Top is the jayook bowl, bottom is the fire bowl, and the side is the kimchi (excuse my photo filter on the image) - Japanese Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

My husband said he wanted to find a place for a bowl and we haven't had the best luck recently with our regular bowl place. I found this place online and it did not disappoint. My husband had the Teriyaki Salmon Bowl and I had a Fire bowl. We will definitely be back. read more

Shaking Bowl - Japanese Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri