My friends and I love the YB food. The well dressed host has a great sense of humor to entertain and made the customers welcome to the restaurant. (Some of us recognize him as the retired academic professor from the local college and university.) Quality food and highly classy personnel supporting the business. Paul M. and Tom H read more

Cafeteria style asian restaurant. Extensive menu with options ranging from sushi, noodle/rice bowls, wings and even all you can eat options, The Make your Own bowl was a fun experience, allowing me to pick all your own veggies, protein and sauces. From the buffet, I opted for onions, broccoli, baby corn, whole cracked egg, chicken, crab stick, shrimp, steak and fried tofu and, for the sauce, a blend of Mongolian, General Tso and garlic oil. After filling my bowl, I handed it over to the chef and went back to my table where a cooked dish was later served. We also tried the Tuna Naruto Roll which included crab, cucumber, avocado, and tuna, and a special requested addition of avocado and eel sauce. Presentation was beautiful and, while the roll turned out a bit different than described on the menu, it was fresh and tasty. Wait staff was friendly and helpful but the decor was definitely lacking .. read more

Yummy Bowl - Tuna Naruto Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

It took me forever to try this place out. Long story short, it's Mongolian BBQ. You grab a bowl and tray, fill it with noodles and other toppings, add your sauces, and then the chef cooks it on a big stove. I want to say the price is per pound as well. I have been here like 3 times since I discovered this restaurant. It is never busy, and parking is always available. read more

I am so excited to go back!! A friend told me it was a must have and they were right. Great prices, great food. I'm very picky about sushi in Columbia but this was great. There's a huge selection and all you can eat options so it's good for even picky eaters. Everything I had was good, no complaints. Good came out quick and service was good. The place was also clean and organized well. They have a new fan!! read more

Yummy Bowl - Hibachi bowls, Spring rolls, Gyoza, Tempura shrimp - Sushi Bars Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Ethan was great. He explained the menu clearly and provided great service. Sushi was great and the prices were reasonable. Clean store with friendly staff. :) read more

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This is kind of cool except I don't think it's worth the price for the vegan/vegetarian option. While the bowls are small and overflowing with vegetables, it was a small soggy puddle once cooked down. I opted for the udon noodles which may have been where I went wrong because it took up the bulk of the bowl. Adding in miso, a mushroom powder or other seasonings would have made this a bit better. The tofu was marked as fish tofu so is it fish or tofu? I didn't ask because it should be clearly labeled. My server was great; attentive, helpful and pleasant. If you're vegetarian or vegan, do the all you can eat so that you're not hungry due to the lack of plant protein in a few hours. read more

Yummy Bowl - It wasn't even half way full though the veggies fell out of the bowl when uncooked. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

We had a wonderful experience. Our server Eddie was nice and helpful. The food was so good. And such an abundance of it our all you can eat turned into just one bowl. The atmosphere was really good. The music was a bit loud to hear ourselves talk. The cost was crazy cheap for all we got. It's a must try over and over again!! Ohh and they deliver! read more

Wow ok this might be my new favorite go to get what you want restaurant, they got the fried rice, they got the noodles and the have sushi and Korean Fried Chicken. This is not a buffet this is a all you can eat and cook to order food greatness read more

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Went here on a Saturday afternoon. We chose the yummy bowl and it was pretty good. There was nothing super special about it but tasted good. We also got the Korean chicken wings which didn't taste like authentic ones but regular fried chicken, it was still good. The veggie tempura was also good. Service was prompt and friendly. The place was clean. Not too pricey. I would go back read more

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There is effectively nothing special about this concept. The AYCE hibachi table is found at any Chinese Buffets restaurant in Columbia. Furthermore, the service is disorganized and frankly rude. I was ignored for half of the stay only to find out that the server that started my table went to another section and we were ignored for a majority of our stay until another server stepped in near the end. The seasoning selection were disappointing. The whole concept of creating your own flavor only works in sauces, not the flavor of the bowl itself. This chain is just hopping on the lazy trend wagon of Mongolian bbq, which again is just a copy of what already exists at a Chinese Buffet. The "Korean Fried Chicken" was also just regular chicken wings you can find at a Chinese restaurant and the sauce taste chemically. The only thing that was fine was the sushi which portions may be semi-generous cause of Grand Opening. The ambiance was fine - though it could appear as tacky to some. It doesn't seem like it was purposefully done as they tried to create a "elegant" dining vibe, but also have a industrial circular hibachi table encased by plexiglass with tape sloppily applied to hold it all together. Its like if you ignored half the restaurant, it seems nice, but you turn around and its just eyesore. Overall - another miss by this shopping center. We've had burning 99 close a year after they opened and it might be the same story for Yummy Bowl. I wish we had something interesting come in - not just the same old concepts. Hopefully the Southern B Mac thats opening next door is not as disappointing. read more

AMAZING, i was skeptical at first about it but im so glad i tried it . The guy was super nice and helpful as i didnt know what to do . Less than $20 for 2.30 lbs of food with all variations of meats and vegetables , i know for a fact i would have gotten less food for the same price at the Chinese restaurant. So many sauces you can make your food taste like anything, officially my favorite spot read more

Stopped in for lunch based on the variety of food listed in menu. My husband had the all you can eat sushi. He was impressed as everything was fresh and tasty. I had a bowl. I liked the concept as you pick ur proteins, veggies and condiments to be cooked. Everything was delicious. Service was friendly and attentive. Nice ambiance. We will return. Wishing this establishment success and longevity. read more

Food was fantastic!! The staff was terrific, everyone understands what customer service is!! Customer service doesn't mean that you have to be subservient, they understand that it means that your customers enjoy their short time in your establishment and want to come back because you have great food, a great staff and they enjoy their experience!! Great job to the manager or owner as he spoke with everyone as they came in and as they dine to be sure that their experience is as great as it can be!! We have already planned our next 2 birthday bashes here!! read more

The selection of food was good and the service was great. Ryan took care of us for the first time and we didn't catch the other waiters and waitress who were at the line where you bring the bowls. The ambiance was definitely spaces and not crowded. read more

The end result of your food choices are delicious! You have the opportunity to go through a line and choose your vegetables and your choice of protein, select what sauce(s) you want hand it to the waitress & your food is cooked and brought to your table. We've gone several times & it's always been a good experience. read more

Food hot and delicious. Cooked to order. Prices are competitive. Staff was very friendly. I enjoyed the experience. read more

Best all you can eat sushi ever- the menu is really clear about what's spicy and what's raw so I was easily able to place my order without worrying about my current dietary restrictions. The restaurant itself is very clean and it doesn't feel cramped at all! Our waitress was amazing, our food arrived quickly and our questions were answered thoroughly. My husband and I will definitely be back here for my birthday and our anniversary. read more

Yummy Bowl - Fire Dragon roll, Dynasty Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Came here for lunch. Food was great. Why I chose 5 stars for this review is the service. From the moment we walked in to when we settled up we were very well taken care of. Jane was our server and she was excellent and took the time to explain the menu and offered some great recommendations. I've been to many restaurants in Columbia and I can confidently say if you are looking for 10/10 service and a good meal come here, I'll definitely be back! read more

We just had dinner at Yummy Bowl on Bower Parkway. This was our second trip. I don't normally write reviews of a restaurant but just have to let you know that not only do you get great service, you have a great selection, it's made to your specific tastes. It's choices range from Chinese, Japanese, and Mongolian. The prices are great and economical for large groups. Service is quick and you are checked on regularly! read more

Second time visiting for lunch. I did the $13.49, one - make your own bowl. This time I was very thoughtful on how I prepared my bowl. Started with Singapore noodles. Added my vegetables in piles so I could compare ratios. Did the two types of chicken and shrimp. Added dry seasoning on my protein. Tried almost all the sauces and picked two. When your food arrives it has whatever rice you ordered on the bottom with your cooked build a bowl on top. Visually, it was appealing. The food was hot and fresh. Vegetables cooked just right. My perfect ratio of veggies, protein and noodles. First bite, hot and so fresh tasting. The spiciness I aimed for was spot on as well as flavor. It was seriously good eats. I am already thinking about the next time and which flavors I will mix. Our server was very attentive, friendly and answered all questions. The host was friendly and gentlemanly. Well done! read more

This was so close to being a 5 star review. It's a really neat set up where you can create and customize your own meal. Everything was very clean and there were so many options. They keep everything on ice and stocked for exactly how many people are there and restock often as needed which is great because it avoids waste. Props for that! We came for my son's birthday and did the all you can eat yummy bowl option. He really enjoyed it. The server was also friendly, though not overly so and quick to bring items requested like a new bowl, refill, chopsticks, etc. BUT, here's the star deduction: I think the server cut us off because she came over and set down the check without asking if we needed anything else. Now remember, I said we did an all you can eat option. Me and my daughter had only gone up twice and my husband and son had gone up three times. The bowl they provide is really small so it's not huge portions each time and with all the options we didn't fill it up very high each time because we wanted to go back to try different combinations of flavors. Jokes on her because we were actually not planning to go up again but the fact that she did that came off as rude and judgmental therefore... a five star became a 4 star. We discussed that we plan to return in the future to do the all you can eat sushi option but hopefully the owners/managers will take this to heart and have a talk with the waitstaff about how to avoid this rude behavior. If a customer pays extra for "all you can eat" and you cut people off after only 2 small servings it's not much incentive to upgrade to that option is it? read more

Amazing food. Lots of protein and vege options on the grill line. Make sure you get seated by someone who works there as they cook your food then deliver it to your table. read more

Unfortunately, a few of the servers kept staring as I ate. One kept staring at her watch then at me, they were not even close to closing hours. Rude staff. Ambiance was odd due to the behavior. read more

Great spot to enjoy a great meal. The service was great. The quality of food was excellent and the overall atmosphere was very pleasant. Will go again!! read more