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    Shaking Bowl

    4.8 (155 reviews)
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    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Lisa G.

    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!

    Spicy pork bowl
    Henry P.

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

    Joan R.

    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!

    B-5. Chicken Bowl
    Mike G.

    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!

    Bulgogi Combo 1 and a side of Kimchi

    I ordered B1 combo bulgogi and a side of kimchi!! Omg! Soooo good! Very delicious and you can tell the food is fresh because I had it delivered!! Highly recommended!!!

    Getting my Korean fix 6/26/25
    Jim B.

    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

    Over counter menu
    Dave W.

    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.

    Fried tofu on Veggie bowl
    Arada H.

    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.

    Kate M.

    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!

    B-1. Bulgogi Bowl
    Jordan L.

    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 :)

    Fire bow spicy chicken with a egg
    Bobby L.

    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.

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    Claudine J.

    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.

    B-3. Jaeyook Bowl
    Beck E.

    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.

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

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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.

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    I decided to try Ichiro Ramen again and order a Ramen that didn't have corn. Not sure why I don't…read morelike the addition of corn, lol. I love corn otherwise. In a retail plaza next to the Post Office, easy parking right in front. The entry leads to a half wall that now indicates you should wait to be seated. I was greeted and seated upon entry. Serena was my server and she was really sweet. She brought me water and gave me time with the menu. The menu has quite a few different sections, but I focused on the Ramen! I decide to go with the Super Ichiro Ramen that has chicken and pork chashu, bamboo shoots, seasoned egg (two halves!) green onion, fish cake, spinach, and black garlic oil. The pork and chicken chashu were so good! There was lots of chicken and I loved it. I really enjoyed the broth. I asked for extra chili oil as I wanted more heat. I really, really want to try the Crab Rangoon but the only option is to order six and that is too many even counting leftovers. I wish they offered a smaller option. I enjoyed the different Ramen I ordered, and the wait staff was really friendly. If you want something other than Ramen, there is plenty to choose from! Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Udon, Korean chicken, Hibachi, Teriyaki, Chef's Specialties, Bowls, Donburi, and Stir Fry. Wow.

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    We stopped at Miyabi Japanese Sushi and Steakhouse while in Arnold and overall had a pretty good…read moreexperience. We lived in Japan for nine years, so admittedly, we can be a little picky when it comes to Japanese food. I started with the lychee martini, which was just okay. It's made with lychee juice rather than puree and didn't have any actual lychee in it, so it wasn't quite what I was hoping for. For appetizers, we ordered the shumai and shrimp tempura. Both were decent, although the shumai arrived a little cool and could have been served warmer. The highlight was definitely the Love Boat for Two, which was a HUGE assortment of sushi and sashimi. We really enjoyed it. The fish wasn't quite as fresh as some of the sushi and sashimi we've had elsewhere, and the sashimi was cut much thicker than I personally prefer. On the bright side, I guess that means we got more fish, so that's not exactly the worst complaint to have! One random thing I really appreciated was the temperature inside the restaurant. Missouri is pretty hot and humid, but I also hate walking into a restaurant where the AC is blasting so cold that I need a jacket. Miyabi had it just right. It was cool enough to be comfortable without being freezing, and I was able to sit and enjoy our meal without getting cold and wanting to leave early. It's a small thing, but it definitely added to the experience for me. Service was probably the weakest part of our visit. Our server was difficult for us to understand at times, which made communication a little challenging, and overall the service wasn't quite as attentive as I would have liked. They also had taiko drumming during our visit, which was a fun idea for the atmosphere. Having lived in Japan for so long, though, we couldn't help but notice that it seemed more like enthusiastic drum banging than actual taiko drumming. That's probably us being extremely nitpicky, but we definitely got a little laugh out of it. Overall, the food was good, the Love Boat was impressive, and we had an enjoyable dinner. There were a few things that could have been better, particularly the service and some of the food temperatures and freshness, but I'd still give Miyabi a solid four stars.

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    The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and the restaurant is very family friendly. The food is…read morefresh, tasted great, and the service is quick. We've been going for years and have never had a bad experience, just finally get around to leaving a review. For Midwest affordable sushi you cannot go wrong.

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    I haven't been to Sushi Sake in a while since I've moved. But I came last Sunday evening, and I was…read moreso happy to see it packed! They were busy, and they had to-go orders lined up at the counter. It was awesome because they deserve it! And when it's busy, I always have a good feeling that the fish is going to be fresh. The servers are always so nice, the quality never fails, and the price is so fair for AYCE sushi. The place isn't rowdy, and it's a nice time to go out for dinner! Of course, there's a super delicious and reliable menu. My go-to is the volcano roll and nigiri pieces (salmon, tuna, and tamago). On average, I can stomach about 25 pieces here, and of course, order some apps!

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    I came here and got food with my friend. They were quick when bringing the food out after we…read moreordered and we ordered a large amount. we did the hot pot and the kbbq, they brought the soups out right away which i liked so it could start heating up while we made our sauces and by the time we made it back the food was there. I love being able to cook my own food and pick the meat. The service was only okay, the waiter didn't check on us much but the few times he did he brought the thing we needed. We weren't brought spoons and scissors to cut the meat so we had to grab our own after we sat down. Other than the service not being super great this time, everything was good, food was fresh and I had a great time.

    Shout out to Isaiah for awesome service as it was our first time, and he checked in on us…read morethroughout our meal! Coming in from AZ, I was pretty shocked how lacking the AYCE KBBQ scene is here, but there was a KPOT in AZ that we didn't try. We finally got to try it here, and really liked the meat quality! I miss the typical banchan options from traditional korean bbq houses, but I really liked their kimchi!! The daikon was also pretty good so those really made the meal for me. There is a whole sauce bar for meats, and fries, egg rolls, and sesame balls. We didn't opt for any hot pot, but we might try it next time. The place was pretty big, and there are two parking lot areas nearby.

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