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Bowl'd

Korean Restaurant$$$$
Albany
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    Christopher L.
    "Spicy ramen, chicken wings, bibimbaps!"(5 Tips)
    Laura P.
    "BBQ pork, fried Kim Chi dumplings, and spicy ramen are amazing."(9 Tips)
    Aura B.
    "The seafood pancake is so good!"(2 Tips)
    Andrew V.
    "The spicy chicken wings are a must have."(5 Tips)
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  • Regina W.heart icon on user image
    Regina WaltonJune 24, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    I lived in South Korea for almost nine years. These folks make an excellent 김치 볶음밥, kimchee bokkum bap. It's about 3 times more what you'd pay in Korea, but that's how it goes. It's worth it.
    Upvoted Feb 11
  • Arnold G.
    Arnold GSeptember 9, 2012
    Get the spicy chicken wings. It's not as hot as you might think, and it's my fave Korean Fried Chicken in the Bay Area. Also available at Spoon Korean Bistro in Berkeley (same owners).
  • Manuel G.heart icon on user image
    Manuel GonzalezAugust 1, 2017
    It is amazing, I keep thinking about this place when I am out of the area. Definitely a must visit
  • EiMa A.heart icon on user image
    EiMa AMay 18, 2015
    Tasty food and comfy atmosphere. Fried chicken wings and jap chae so good! Drinks and slushies are yummy too - pomegranate, lemon tea with bits of lemon... Refreshing!
  • Regina W.heart icon on user image
    Regina WaltonDecember 23, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    I've been coming here for years. The 볶음밥, kimchi fried rice, is amazing. The chicken is pretty damn good too.
  • Anjali Y.
    Anjali YNovember 24, 2014
    The glazed potatoes are worth the 15 min wait. Order them as soon as you sit down. They are really more a dessert than side dish, but so delicious.
  • Deejay B.
    Deejay BobolaiJuly 21, 2014
    Kim Chi Fried Rice is BOMB! Best I've had!
  • Mauricio C.heart icon on user image
    Mauricio CandamilApril 16, 2017
    Korean food is very good. The Bibimbap with pork belly was very good as well as the chicken wings.
  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    Brian StraussNovember 13, 2023
    Tasty for lunch. This place is about KFC and Bi bim bop. I like the Dol sot bi bim bop. Tons of veggies.
  • Sir Francis W.heart icon on user image
    Sir Francis WestSeptember 23, 2016
    One of the best Korean restaurants I have ever been to. Decently priced amazing food.
  • Aliceheart icon on user image
    AliceMarch 19, 2016
    Fried chicken wings. So good. Apparently the quality of food here is a lot better than these one on Telegraph.
  • Frank K.heart icon on user image
    Frank KimAugust 12, 2015
    The kimchi stew was decent enough, will be back to try more from this sorta new age style Korean restaurant.
  • Dov D.heart icon on user image
    Dov DJuly 14, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    The Kimchi rice bowl was really good. Kids loved the kids bowl. Huge portions.
  • Libby L.heart icon on user image
    Libby Lee-EganJuly 2, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    What they lack in the amount of side dishes they make up for in portion size. The japchae could easily be shared between 2 people.
  • EL A.heart icon on user image
    EL ADecember 23, 2015
    Order the spicy chicken wings! More sweet than spicy a day always yummy!
  • Neil B.heart icon on user image
    Neil BuckmanJune 13, 2015
    Get there early to beat the line.
  • Libby L.heart icon on user image
    Libby Lee-EganJuly 2, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    The kimbap was blander than others I've had. They don't season the veggies beforehand
  • Island Bruinheart icon on user image
    Island BruinMarch 28, 2013
    go for the bbq- rice bowl was surprisingly bland, even with plenty of hot sauce. friendly staff
  • Clinton W.heart icon on user image
    Clinton WinderJanuary 11, 2019
    Good food large portions!
  • Laura P.
    Laura PJanuary 7, 2012
    Urgh delicious! BBQ pork, fried Kim Chi dumplings, and spicy ramen are amazing.
  • David A.
    David AMarch 21, 2012
    Except for the name 'Bowl'd', this would not be out of place in LA Koreatown. Stays true to the cuisine while putting its own modern flair.
  • jane t.heart icon on user image
    jane tOctober 18, 2013
    Have the grape soda with jelly it's a pretty delightful drunk.
  • Ally M.heart icon on user image
    Ally MJanuary 25, 2016
    The soft tofu soup is a must have - even if it's not cold outside!
  • Rachel C.
    Rachel CohenDecember 28, 2012
    Be sure to write your name on the list when you walk in the door.
  • Isabel B.heart icon on user image
    Isabel BAugust 8, 2014
    Sizzling works is great! I also love all the little sides
  • Ryan B.
    Ryan BattyFebruary 18, 2013
    Kimchi pancakes are surprisingly good. Great flavor and texture
  • Steven A.
    Steven AbrahamsJune 15, 2014
    Seafood pancakes were awesome.
  • Aura B.heart icon on user image
    Aura BarreraJuly 22, 2016
    The seafood pancake is so good!
  • Autumn
    AutumnAugust 28, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The fried kimchi dumplings are delicious even to non-kimchi fans.
  • BARE M.
    BARE MagazineOctober 17, 2011
    Try the oyster pancakes, the citrus soy sauce is delish!
  • Andrew V.
    Andrew Valencia YanMay 28, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The spicy chicken wings are a must have. I order them every time!
  • Christopher L.heart icon on user image
    Spicy ramen, chicken wings, bibimbaps!
  • Dennis K.
    Dennis KellerJuly 2, 2011
    BBQ pork bowl is excellent. Place is very friendly towards kids.
  • Sophyan J.heart icon on user image
    Sophyan JulioJune 21, 2015
    Bibimbap was tasty
  • Jamie N.heart icon on user image
    Jamie NSeptember 23, 2017
    Bimibop, BBQ chicken. Excellent service
  • Ana M.heart icon on user image
    Ana MGMay 28, 2016
    Great Korean inspired food!
  • Leslieheart icon on user image
    LeslieMay 29, 2017
    Fish roe bowl!
  • Chaitanya M.heart icon on user image
    Chaitanya MalikJune 3, 2015
    Get a veggie bowl.
  • Terrie C.
    Terrie CraigMarch 4, 2014
    The food was fabulous !!
  • William "Billy" A.
    William "Billy" AndersonNovember 16, 2013
    Try the Seafood Pancake/Bites
  • Tim D.
    Tim DavisDecember 9, 2011
    Omggg'.....the spicy chicken wings on HITTT!!
  • Carmen P.heart icon on user image
    Carmen PadronApril 2, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the Kimchi Pancake
  • Christopher N.
    Christopher NgSeptember 11, 2011
    Strip steamed dumplings
  • Kysonheart icon on user image
    KysonMarch 28, 2011
    The Organic Works is a rip off. Basically a way over-priced salad.
  • Saundra D.
    Saundra DavisJune 9, 2011
    Not Bowl'd over...the spicy chicken is good.
  • Craig W.
    Craig WoodMarch 26, 2012
    Waited forever. Nobody greeted or talked to our party. Left. Maybe our 3rd visit will be better.
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