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    Som Bo

    3.9 (299 reviews)
    Open 10:45 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Carina H.

    The service here was quick because it was Subway-style. My boyfriend had questions about the steak because he was just curious and liked the steak, and the staff was friendly and helpful talking to him about the steak. The space was clean, quiet, and it was the perfect place to grab a quick meal. They also played K-pop. The Grilled Lemongrass Chicken was slightly dry, but I liked the flavor. I liked the Sweet Potatoes, and while they were soggy, I got hints of the previous crispiness it had when it was fresher. The Cucumbers were good but nothing special. They didn't have much of a kick, but they did have flavor. The Fried Tofu tasted like it was coated with curry powder. While the flavor was unmatched when paired with the Scallion Chimichurri, I quickly got tired of the flavor, likely just because I was hoping the tofu would be Taiwanese salt and pepper style. The brown rice was okay, not that rice is typically the highlight of a meal. As a white or fried rice fan, my opinion is biased and I found it lacking. I also tried the Korean Chili Aioli, which I liked but didn't find that it paired that well with anything I ordered.

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    Jeffrey L.

    Pretty good on the flavors . It's almost like the Asian Version of chipotle . I would definitely go back and try something else

    Grilled Organic Tofu Bowl
    Nicole S.

    Great takeout spot!! Healthy, good portions and delicious. Found it in grub hub and will absolutely be getting it again!

    Grilled Steak Bowl
    Waylon J.

    This has got to be one of my favorite take out places in New York. The exterior is noticeable and has a great location in Chelsea. The glass windows are very transparent and the store front isn't too big. Walking in, you walk through a line where you place your order and they put it in your bowl for you. This reminds me of Chipotle but Asian style dishes and ingredients used. Overall, everything moved very quickly and I was excited to assemble my bowl. The portions are definitely on the decent size and the juices on the food definitely flow. Protein wise I'm a big fan of the steak and the chicken - sauce wise would definitely recommend getting their signature soy based sauce and scallion oil. The cook on everything was good and the flavor profile was my favorite part. Definitely will be back for more!

    Eric H.

    Food is good for a quick meal and some decent fusion options. The bowl is mainly a lot of rice on the bottom with two sides and a protein on top. Don't be fooled by the size of the bowl since it's most likely 60-70% rice and 30-40% everything else. Regardless it's a good portion size if you're not looking to stuff yourself. Service was fast and easy at the time we went and the ambiance was pretty casual. It's a good spot to go to after a workout or run.

    Dry meat with oily chimichurri not good

    Their steak is not medium rare and their chimichurri is so oily and the cup was half empty .

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    Johnny N.

    My Pickleball team just buried the alleged 1 seed "Its Kosher" 6 feet under Chelsea Piers. The Fermented Cucumbers are now 1-4 on the year, and we have our eyes set on the playoffs. We came into Som Bo post game as we needed a high protein meal to keep this train rolling. Sleep on a win and you'll wake up with a loss. I would categorize this place as an Americanized-Asian fusion chipotle like establishment. Me and my allstar teammate, Andrew Zhou, both opted for double chicken bowls. I got a base of half black rice and half sweet potato noodle, and for my two toppings I went with kale and corn. I'm an elite athlete. From the food to the staff to the interior of this place, it was a bit uninspired. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

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    Cassidy H.

    Chili lime chicken was really dry. Staff was pretty not friendly and really not clear about only 2 sides and not getting any sauce. I only ate about a third of my food before I couldn't really take it anymore. Chipotle or Fle Fle Grill or some other proper Asian fusion establishment would be much better and worth the money.

    Grilled Lemongrass Chicken
    oktay d.

    Usually great, but last few times disappointed. This time again chicken wasn't cooked properly and don't feel like getting salmonella.

    Poached Salmon Bowl
    Elise J.

    I've ordered here before and have gotten the chili Lime chicken bowl and it was great. This time around I tried their salmon bowl which came with tomatoes and eggs, sweet potatoe noodles, chili cucumbers which are delightfully spicy ... everything about the meal was great! Will be ordering again!

    Nicole K.

    Stopped by to grab dinner to go. I got half black rice/half sweet potato noodles, beets, cucumbers and grilled lemongrass chicken. The warm sides didn't look that fresh or appetizing so decided to get two cold sides. I also got the edamame hummus with wonton chips. But everything just tasted greasy and lacked flavor (aside from the chicken), even the two sauces that you can pick were so oily.

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    I ordered in today with my mom and it was the perfect meal! Healthy, flavorful, and the order was exact. Will definitely try again!

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    No more stadium seating, still good, fresh ingredients, a relatively healthy meal in a fast manner.

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    Great for a quick meal - lots of options. I especially like salmon and glass noodles. Clean interiors.

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    Great spot for fusion food. Picked up a too good to go bag and they were friendly and helpful. I will definitely be back.

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