Compared to other Korean restaurants I've been to, this one offers less free appetizers and more expensive prices. I got the short rib soup - King Kalbi Tang. It came piping hot in a stone bowl so very glad it comes with a side of rice. It also has clear rice noodles. Portion size was good but the short rib wasn't very flavorful. Happy Milwaukee has Asian options. But not noteworthy. read more

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We came here the other day because I was craving Korean food but did not have the time nor energy to make it. I have not been here before so we decided to try it out and see if it was worth it. I ordered the beef kulguksu and my wife ordered the bibimbap. I have kulguksu before but only when my mom would make it back in Korea. It took about 20 mins until the food was ready but when it was brought to us I could smell the flavor of the broth. It was extremely hot, so I had to wait a bit until I could eat it. My wife's bibimbap was also piping hot but hearing the rice crackle always brings back fond memories of my motherland. I was a little shocked that they did not provide banchan though. Banchan is the side dishes that are usually provided with each meal at Korean restaurants or houses for home cooked meals. I didn't ask why because it was pretty busy and I knew I would be full after all the soup. After my kulguksu cooled down a bit I was able to taste the savory beef broth. If you have never had this before, the noodles are usually hand rolled and have a more chewy texture. They are not sweet potato or ramen noodles, so they are able to absorb more of the flavor of the broth. There was beef, cabbage and onion all cooked in the broth that just was a happy medley of deliciousness. I am not going to talk much about the bibimbap because while my wife said it was really good, it was pretty much the norm for bibimbap. I will say however that the kulguksu was as good as my mom's, if not better. So, I will definitely be back for that--I just wish they offered banchan too. read more

The service was good. The food was disappointing. I ordered bibimbap. It had no flavor and the vegetables in it looked like they had been rescued from a crisper drawer. I threw on a lot of sriracha but it didn't help. The rice was soggy. The side dishes were just so so and we had to ask for kimchi. I was really missing a good side of kimchi or a pickled radish. Anything with a flavor profile. Disappointing. read more

I'm always skeptical of pan Asian menus, ans Korean restaurants that try to encompass the grand diversity of Korean cuisine. In the Korean neighborhood I used to live in Chicago, there were stone pot restaurants, noodle shops, barbecue restaurants, and cafes, each not just Korean but specializing in one genre of Korean food. I've yet to find a Korean restaurant that serves up both good Japanese and Korean dishes and it didn't happen here. Their stone bowl entrees are your best choice here, they are okay. The Japanese dishes, which my friends insisted on ordering, were not authentic and really not very good. If you're looking for Korean barbecue and you don't have time to go to the Korean suburb called Niles Illinois, you're better off at KPOT. One of my friends found a hair in her food here, but Im not convinced it wasn't her own hair. read more

As a Korean food enthusiast, I thought the food was pretty good. I got Yuk gae jang and Teokkbokki, both of which tasted good to me. Everything came out very fast and hot. As far as the banchans, that's where I felt they were lacking. The fish cake was hard which was disappointing and some of the other ones were not the best. As far as service, my waiter (Jai) was very kind and I enjoyed talking to him about music. At one point, my spoon fell on the ground and before I could even ask for a new one, he brought one to me. He also let me charge my phone in the back because I had a long drive home. He was very kind and thoughtful. The general ambiance was good too, nothing fancy but not dingy either. Just a good place with good food. I would definitely eat her again. Jai, if you're seeing this, I listened to Han Dong Geun, such a good singer :) read more

Stone Bowl Grill - Teokkbokki - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Stone bowl has always been on my list especially after trying a few other Korean restaurants in town, Maru, Char'd and merge(which is now closed). When I walked in, the waiter was sitting down at a distance from me with a straight face, I said a table for two to break the silence. The restaurant was half empty. The interior was quite dark so I wanted to sit at the booth near the windows, but the waiter said they were saving the table for larger groups. Which was reasonable, but he looked as if I owed him money. My friend arrived a few minutes later. Banchans were served, the flavors were quite standard, but one of the pickled vegetables tasted a little old. We ordered bibimbap with tofu and barbecue pork belly. The tofus on the bibimbap came as if they were cut straight from a box, shining, white with no seasoning. Maybe I shouldn't have expected them to be pan fried or marinated in some way. I was slightly disappointed that the egg is fully cooked, because I usually preferred the yolk to be a little runny. Without the sauce the dish would be absolutely bland. I should give them credit that the stone bowl was heated properly and the rice was charred on the bottom. When we were about to leave the restaurant, there were still a few empty booths... Overall, the food wasn't terrible but wasn't great either. Given the overall experience, I would choose other options in town. read more

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What a wonderful experience!! Incredible food and beautiful ambiance. The man who cooked and served us was very friendly and knowledgeable when we asked about the dishes. I will absolutely be back! read more

Stone Bowl is always a hit for my fiancé and I. The recent snow fall hit the east side and after a day of work and snow removal, we were in the mood for something warm and comforting. A pot of spicy ramen and bouncy, stir fried udon noodles with plenty of veggies were just what we needed to warm up. Service is warm, attentive, and quick. Thank you for being such a great part of this community. We will be back soon! read more

One of my sisters wanted to come & eat here for her birthday so we did. My whole family got beef bibimbaps (because they're just so yummy & filling). We also got 2 orders of dukboki (rice cakes) & 1 pah-jeon (scallion/veggie pancake) to share. They both taste great on their own, but pair wonderfully with the bibimbap! One of my sisters also got the jap che (noodles) & shared with us. Everything is always so delicious! read more

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We drive to this Korean restaurant from Madison, because it's out favorite! The sweet spicy dumplings are so good! And the bibimbap sauce is THE BEST I've ever had! I buy it in a to go container because it's amazing to use at home on rice and meat! read more

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Food is phenomenal, the service was excellent, the food came out almost immediately. No complaints

I remember this place used to be great. It's gone downhill for years. The owner is very nice and sweet but the quality of the food needs to change. I usually love Banchan at Korean restaurants, which are small side dishes however the ones served here were the worst I've ever had. They had a funky taste and no, it's not the fermentation. The fish cake was tough as if it's uncooked. The other dishes were tasteless, I brought home most of it so I can 'modify' it. read more

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I really like the food here. It's more of a traditional take on Korean food. I almost always get the soondubu mild and its soul food for me. They also give you side dishes. Highly recommend read more

Food was so fantastic. The environment was very clean, and so were the bathrooms! Service was quick and helpful. Would recommend to anyone looking for a great KBBQ spot. read more

This place is great. We got a ridiculous amount of food but it all disappeared from the table. To start, they don't skimp on the banchan (although the kimchi was extra). We got the #9 and the #12 from the Korean barbecue menu. The #12 Yangnyeom Kalbi was the dish of the night (short rib marinated in pear sauce). It was flavorful and sweet. We also had the curry fries (just okay) and Dukboki (spicy rice cake and fish sauce). The dukboki was had just the right amount of heat. The server was kind and helpful. He came by from time to time and cooked the meat for us. My favorite Korean spot in Milwaukee :) read more

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Dinner for six was a festival of flavor and fun for me and my family last week. We ordered 5 entrees and were stuffed when we left. All of the grilled proteins were delicious, and the process of making them at the table was great fun for the teens at the table. The discussion of the food and the grilling made the meal an entertainment in itself; no need to address screen time here! Maybe best of all was our saucy and spicy server who engaged with us with wit and intelligent humor. Still, I don't want to forget that the pickle, fish cake, and eggplant were delicious, too. We'll be back! read more

Got 2 soups for takeout per covid on a chilly December night. Hearty soups to warm you up, one spicy, and one not. The restaurant was manned by two young guys. I wouldn't say they're friendly, though not necessarily rude. Kinda felt like maybe family, who had to work cuz their parents made them? Since I've been calling a lot of restaurants lately to place an order, I've noticed how people don't have some basic principles in mind. I hate calling up places and talking to people that I don't know. The least a business establishment can do is answer the phone with, "hello, this is [insert name of business]. How can I help you?" Don't answer the phone saying "hello?", as though I'm a spam caller. I always feel silly asking them, "oh hey, are you guys [insert business name]?" Anyway, that was a side point, but a pet peeve of mine that I've developed of late. And it happened here too. On the phone, and in person when picking up the food and paying for it, I felt like I was talking to a guy who just hated being there, never greeted me or cracked a smile. I kind of understand... Growing up in an immigrant family, I remember having to do a lot of stuff for my parents that I didn't enjoy doing, like working for our home business during school days or weekends. Or having to translate really embarrassing stuff for your parents who can't really speak English. So I understand. Doesn't mean I enjoy being in the customer end of it. OK, all that ranting aside. The important thing: food. - kalbi-tang it's a clear beef broth soup with short rib pieces (about 3 LA kalbi strips) and dangmyun (clear glass noodles). The pro: + The broth was very hearty, flavorful and delicious!! The cons: +They added an egg in here, which is not traditional and kinda weird. + The cons of the dish were that the rib pieces should have been cleaned out better, as I kept having to spit out little tiny bone pieces. (I remember a celebrity Korean chef once say that you have to clean out the meat well for this not to happen - Baek Jong-won) +The noodles were not cooked. It like they put it in cold water to rehydrate, then just placed in the container with the hot soup. I think they were trying to avoid getting it overcooked for takeout orders, but it still needs a little cooking. - soon dubu spicy soup with soft tofu and proteins. We had the combination, at a higher spicy level. It did pack a punch, but didn't feel crazy spicy. And we could taste the pepper flake taste - I don't know how to explain it, Cooked well, the pepper flake should add spiciness but not be so detectable. And the beef in the dish looked like the long shredded beef that goes in the Yookgaejang dish. That's a trick I use when cooking at home, but a restaurant should not recycle ingredients like that. - banchan (little side dishes) some cucumbers, potato mash, and kimchi. Unlike the hearty and flavorful soups, the sides were on the bland side. I ended up opening my own kimchi to go with my kalbi-tang. I hope the review didn't sound too negative. I'd like to think I was trying to be more constructive than destructive, especially to the one out of two legit Korean restaurants in Milwaukee. It is really my wish to be able to recommend this place for some Korean food to my friends, rather having to tell them to forget it and go to Chicago. read more

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This place feels so homey and authentic. The food was so so good and the staff was super friendly. One of the girls thought I was the prettiest girl she's ever seen and idk if she was just saying that but it def worked! Def recommend this place for a good authentic Korean place. Good selection on the menu! read more

Stone Bowl Grill - Dukboki Korean Style Hot Stone Bow - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We were in town for the Nick Cave concert and deopped in for Dolsat Bibimbap. So good and banchan was good, too.

This marks my inaugural online review, prompted by a disappointing experience at Stone Bowl restaurant. Despite our efforts to visit on a Friday evening around 8:00 pm, navigating through the busy street for parking, we were met with unwelcoming service. The server initially hesitated to seat us until our entire party was present, which we understood. However, upon our arrival, we were informed by the server that the owner had suddenly decided to close early, despite the advertised closing time of 9:30 pm on Fridays. This abrupt closure left us questioning whether the restaurant's hours were misleading or if there were other factors at play. Regardless, the implication was unsettling, particularly as an African American family. Such treatment ensures I will not be returning, as our patronage holds equal value, regardless of race. If I could leave a 0 I would. read more

Stone Bowl Grill - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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This was my first time, trying Korean food, and it did not disappoint. I loved the flavor of the dishes & the quality of the food! To start we had the Spicy Sweet Dumplings (which I highly recommend) & then split the Beef Bibimbap. It was a good amount of food for 2 people & we left satisfied. Servers were nice, and the service was also quick! Will definitely be back again soon. read more

Super stoked to have checked this place out for lunch. I went with the lunch special and chose spicy pork. And when they spicy, they mean spicy. Not like omg I can't eat this, but good flavorful heat that makes your nose run a little bit then you just keep putting more in your mouth.... Anyways. For 12 or 13 bucks it's absolutely a good deal. At first I wasn't sure it was enough food but by the end of it I was stuffed. Everything in the box tasted great and it came out fast. The vibe is chill with Korean music playing softly in the back and the few people that were in there were really enjoying their food as well. I will return! read more

Stone Bowl Grill - Chop sticks, fork, spoon, napkin and plate. - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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We visited for the first time for a quick date night on a week night and really enjoyed our visit. We did the bulgogi Korean barbecue and it was super flavorful and filling, especially after some appetizers which were also delicious. Now we definitely know where to get our Korean barbecue fix in Milwaukee! read more

Stone Bowl Grill - Beef Mandoo Dukboki - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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I felt like this place had so much more potential. We were greeted and seated right away and then we waited and waited. There is a sign up talking about how to be patient because they were short staffed etc but there is a difference in being short staffed and one of the waiters running his butt off while the other one could have been less interested in serving customers. We ordered a few items. The pork belly appetizer was only just ok because of the kimchi or cabbage served underneath it otherwise it was just cooked non seasoned pork belly. My sister got the bipambop (spelling) bowl and it just lacked seasoning and flavor. I got the dak chicken and it was good and spicy but just served with bland rice on the side, not extra sauces or anything. We had the waiter who didn't seem interested in being there, he set down "sides" which were 4 small dishes with food items. As he was explained the sides at one point he set one down and said "I literally don't know what that one is." Well for anyone who wants to know it was just cooked cold squash. Just very underwhelming and they didn't act like they really even wanted any business. I just really can't see myself going back nor would I recommend this place. read more

Wanna grab a great meal at the last minute? So did we. We tried a couple places- one had a full rez book, the other had a kitchen that was backed up and couldn't fit us in. So, we had seen a sign for Bibimbap as we drove around earlier and thought that sounded good. And. It was. So, so good. We got the dumplings and shrimp- yum. We both got the beef bibimbap- it shows up at your table searing hot in a stone bowl. Food was fast and service was friendly. We'll be back. read more

My experience here was ok not the best but something I can definitely say is that Food Is wonderful The only thing I did not like is customer service, got in seat Dow I wait 10 mins until someone past by my table as he ask me ready to order and I told him I haven't even order a drink? The place was not busy is was like 4-5 tables only for 5 people waiters at least or someone to offered you a drink, they didn't let me to pick a place to seat down. I told her I may have a friend coming over she say ohh so you can't seat down you need to wait I told her I drove 1 and 30 minutes to come and eat and you telling me I have to wait to see if my guests comes or not until I am able to seat down i think that's why they were not nice with me but you know as a customer I'm there do eat to but they should treat customer more nice I ask for extra this or that hey need to work on there customer support but food is amazing , Dow 10 ? . 5 4-5 . . 1 30 . . read more

Stone Bowl Grill - Spicy beef soup Yookgaejang that's the name of the soup - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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With my very first paycheck, I wanted to take my family out to dinner. The plan was to go to a new place every month, and experience food from cultures we haven't eaten before. Our third place we tried was stone bowl, and we've stopped looking for others. Some of the very best food I've ever eaten, their entire menu is fantastic. Service is amazing as well. Been eating here now for the past 8 years. read more

I was extremely excited to try this place, especially because I am a huge fan of all types of Asian food. I ended up disappointed with what I ordered. Spicy Pork Bimimbap 2/5 Beautiful presentation - super colorful and well put together. It sizzles when It comes out in the stone bowl, however it looks way better than it tastes. It had no flavor whatsoever. The only real flavor in the dish was the marinated pork, of which there were fewer pieces than I thought would be. I literally doused everything in the bimimbap chili sauce they provide. I couldn't get myself to finish it or take home the leftovers. Mandoo/Vegetable Dumplings 4/5 Pretty good Korean Honey Ginger Tea 5/5 This was the best thing I had here. If you don't like your tea sweet, let them know prior to making. read more

Stone Bowl Grill - Spicy Pork Bimimbap - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I came to Stonewall Grill to celebrate my half way point in the journey of my medical education. I really wanted some true Korean food. Stone ball Grill offers just stop! They are an authentic Korean restaurant with really good flavors and true spice. I ordered the squid bibimbap and it was great! So spicy and just the right amount of food. read more

Stone Bowl Grill - Squid Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

If I can give negative stars I would!!!! First time coming here since we jus came from holy hill and we are thinkin of great food and great service! Once coming in 3 booths available and told there is 20 to 25 min wait...The. right after we were told, 2 hispanic women and 2yr old child comes in and seated right away... I had asked other Korean why n told they sit 3 or more first! Wtf???? Two hispanic women and 2 yr old really??? Do they really think they will eat more than us??? Thanks to No thanks!!!!! I'm Filipino mixed Asian n one our favorite foods is Korean! Well was Korean!!! Thank you milwaukee stone bowl for worse experience and total disrespected!!! read more

I've been here with my son several times. This place has great food . The kimchi fries are amazing. Normally I go for the Beef Bibimbop that really good. Today I went for the Spicy beef ramen it was very tasty so full of flavor. My son had the Bulgogi with white rice he loved it. We keep going back. The staff is courteous and you never wait long for your food or to be seated. read more

Stone Bowl Grill - Spicy beef ramen - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Two thumbs up for Stone bowl bibimbop! Side dishes were excellent! Service was great!

Good food, good service. I love the sides. Make sure you eat your kimchi! I think eating in is a better experience than take-out but that's cause I like all the sides that come with the meal. The decor has aged a bit over the years but quality of the food was still spot on. read more

Seafood pancake and Mandu was good. Their service is just horrible. The last time it was the same. The guy who helps serve is just plain rude. He doesn't speak to us at all. I say my please and thank you and he just ignores us. The vibe just rubs you the wrong way. We were pretty much ignored the whole time. No one checked on us once we got our food. Sat there for 20 min until we had to get up and ask for boxes. This place has gone down hill by a lot. read more

Stone Bowl Grill - Bibimbop, Jaeyook, Beef Mandoo - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Everything was good. The seafood tofu stew, yuk gae jang, and spicy pork bimimbap. My only compliant would be the spicy pork in the bimimbap The meat was cold or lukewarm surrounded by the hot stone bowl. Luckily, the hot bowl heated up the meat when it was mixed with the rice and veggies. It was just weird to get a piece of cold pork when I first took a bite. I also wish there was some kimchi. No kimchi banchan was served. :( read more

Stone Bowl Grill - Spicy Pork Bimimbap - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I went here during lunch time and there wasn't anybody there , which I kinda like cause of COVID 19, we order 4 item , the spicy ramen, short rib beef and a seafood ramen, a few other item I can't remember the name, all was good, but I like the beef more, I just wish the give more Beef then that for the price. All and all this place is good to eat, it on the pricey side, but the food was good read more

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Rarely have I experienced service so openly rude and immature. My wife and I arrived just before 2:00pm (the establishment closes at 2:30pm, then reopens at 4:30pm) but, nonetheless, there were two booths filled with customers. A delivery semi-truck trailer had arrived and burly guys were unloading what appeared to be a new double-wide commercial refrigerator, and heading for the propped-open front door. We step in and an employee attempts to seat us at a small table by the open door. We observe a few empty booths just a few feet away, further into the restaurant and, with the cool air blowing in through the open door, my wife asks for one of the booths, The guy replies, "there's a dog back there," and places our cutlery at the little table. I look back past the two parties of people seated in booths and see nothing, so I walk back and check it out. No dog. So I return and tell him that there's no dog and that we'll take a booth, and he says, "we're closing in a half and hour." My wife acknowledges this fact, and we begin to head back and, suddenly, he shouts, "No!" Then he screams, "we're closing in half an hour!" I tell him that we know this, but would rather not sit in the cool air. And he says: "You have two choices, sit there or leave." We left. And here's the thing. Clearly, he didn't want to serve us. But rather than fabricate some childish lie about a dog, or shout about the impending closure, why not just say "we're closed," and apologize. I'll never go back. read more

Would honestly give this place 4 stars if it wasn't for the fact that they already automatically added a gratuity to our meal... it was just 2 ppl, I would understand if we were a group. The guy didn't even talk to us, he literally came and dropped off the food... The food was good, but definitely too pricey even though we went during lunch time.. In my opinion, it's so-so. If you don't mind spending that kind of money then go for it. read more

Jr was a good server! always very friendly. highly recommend and food never disappoint!! A very clean place as well and no wait each time I come. read more

Stone Bowl Grill - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I've been a few times but my review is probably going to be most influenced by my last visit a few days ago. It was a perfect combination of comforting food and friendly service on a sort of cold night when I was still battling a cold. But I would say it wasn't unusual compared to my other visits. It kind of reminded me that I should go more often, if for no other reason than that Korean food is awesome and not exactly plentiful in Milwaukee. On my last visit I had an order of mandoo and the soon dubu with kimchi. And yes, I did eat it all by myself, because the cold I had made me absolutely ravenous all the time and I just went with it because I figured I needed the calories to get better. I went with the soon dubu with kimchi for the same reason. Soon dubu is such comfort food, and spicy. And kimchi has probiotics, besides being delicious. And the mandoo just sounded delicious, which they were. I got them steamed, but the fried ones are probably good too. My waiter let me know right away that my banchan were refillable. He and the other waitstaff were attentive and made sure that they and my water glass got refilled when needed. He mentioned that his favorite was the potato salad. And I did like the potato salad--it's a little bit like American mustard potato salad, but less mayonnaise-y and with another flavor I can't quite pin down. But my favorite is the spicy marinated bean sprouts. So after I finished my meal he asked me if I'd been in before and what dishes I'd had. I've had the seafood spicy ramen and the squid bibimbap. The ramen might be my favorite. But he suggested I try the kimchi cheese bibimbap next time. I might be a little hesitant about cheese on Asian food, in general. But it could be interesting too. So I might try it. I think Stone Bowl does a good job of catering to people with varying comfort levels with Korean food, which is a good niche to be in in Milwaukee. read more

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