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Welcome to Bowl’d BBQ Alameda

Bowl’d BBQ Alameda in Alameda, CA, offers a unique experience with Korean barbecue. They provide a variety of vegan and vegetarian options, along with takeout, delivery, and catering services. The restaurant is woman-owned, eco-conscious, and has a casual yet classy ambiance. Customer reviews rave about the delicious Kimche, BBQ beef, and Schilling Hard Cider. The menu includes dishes like Tteok-bokki, Kimchee stew, and crispy glazed potatoes. The generous serving sizes, friendly staff, and overall enjoyable dining experience are highlights that make Bowl’d BBQ Alameda a must-visit spot for Korean cuisine enthusiasts.

Bowl’d BBQ Alameda: Reviews & Ratings

Bruce B.
Bruce B.

Fabulous! Kimche was tasty. Bbq beef, brown rice and shiitake mushrooms were tasty with the bbq sauce. Kale was great. The Schilling Hard Cider was awesome!

Lauren C.
Lauren C.

Hadn't been here in awhile since the redid the menu. Came for lunch with friends on a Sunday afternoon and the place was pretty empty. Service was good, we had the family menu with tofu soup, spicy bbq pork, galbi, 3 purple rice. Also had the Tteok-bokki, Kimchee stew, spicy beef soup, and glazed potatoes. The Tteok-bokki we had was mild spicy with a lightly sweet taste to it. Banchan had good variety-spicy fish cake was the best, the mushroom had an odd taste to it. The glazed potatoes were lightly crispy and made for a great appetizer. The Kim chee pancake was a little soggy. Otherwise solid lunch spot-just wish the lunch specials were available on the weekend.

Carla G.
Carla G.

Came here during lunch time on a weekend,plenty of parking in the shopping plaza. The restaurant wnot too busy and we were able to be seated right away. You have an option of indoor and outdoor. Our server was nice and was pretty quick on taking our order. Food came out pretty quickly and they also checked on our table a couple times. We ordered beef potstickers for appertizer and it was delicious. For entree I got the chicken katsu cutlet that came with 2 veggie potstickers,house soup,rice and a generous amount of crispy chicken with the dipping sauce. Everything came out good and the serving size is pretty big. Others from our party also ordered soft tofu soup, bimbimbop and their BBQ bowl that came with plenty of protien of your choice (pork belly was good) japchae,rice and veggies. Your table will also get banchan. Overall this place is amazing and would come again.

Doris G.
Doris G.

updated review with new menu 5-13-2024 Came here to take out of town guests for dinner. we had a delicious vegetable pancake, small Bowl'd of wings with tangy and soy dressing. All the dishes were generous in size. The dolsot Bibimbop with beef short rib and mixed grain was delicious fun to eat with beautiful arranged shreds of carrot, bean sprouts, sliced cucumber, yellow pickled vegetable and fried egg on top. The random was also very tasty and a very big serving. We enjoyed the fried vegetable pancake.

Jenny X.
Jenny X.

Solid korean food after a session of windsurfing! Good: - Kimchi pancake was very crispy and tasty - The carbonara pasta was unique and my favorite actually among the dishes we ordered, it was like a ramen Italian flavored - The potato pasta dish was okay, I liked the bone broth soup - Portion sizes were good! - Staff were nice - Good ambiance for a date, casual but still slightly nice Bad: - Took a while for our food to get there Overall I would come again, it was tasty!

Juliana T.
Juliana T.

Ran away from work to grab lunch with a coworker on a sunny Friday. This is often a favorite spot amongst coworkers because the food is yummy and it is easy for us to get there. We opened the menu we've seen multiple times only to realize something had changed. There were new items and some old mainstays seemed to have disappeared. No biggie, it's refreshing to try something new. We embraced it. The banchan came out. Huh, this looks different than before. From the visuals, it looked more delicious for some reason. The quality seemed better and quality wasn't bad before. It was eye catching and well presented. And then my coworkers mini bibimbap came out. It was meant to be a side to the Seafood Kalguksu we both ordered. I got the Kimchi pancake. Her bibimbap was large enough to be a light lunch on its own. Impressive! And my sampling we delicious. My Kimchi pancake was tasty but in comparison to other restaurant pajeon, I wouldn't say it's the best I had but it was nice to have as a side dish. Then the Seafood Kalguksu came out. It was piping hot and the presentation exceeded my expectation. Simple, but well arranged, with sprinkles of seaweed in the center of the bowl. There was squid, clams, and tiny octopus. Upon spoon and chopstick entry, I knew I was in for something special. What entered was noodles of perfect texture (chewy with a touch of denseness). I could taste each piece of seafood. The broth was delicious. Altogether, it felt as if a well skilled grandma/auntie made me a carefully crafted hot bowl of love. My coworker agreed it was one of the most delicious bowls of noodles she's had. Bowl'd has a new chef in the house! She is from Korea. I can't wait to go again. It's already the next day. I'm still thinking about this meal. Good thing at brought home leftovers! YOM!

Kwan A.
Kwan A.

Bowl'd is located in the South Shore Center, behind Trader Joe's and across from Daiso. Easy parking and convenient for shopping before or after the meal. They have a private bathroom with a diaper changing table making it family friendly. Came on a weeknight so the restaurant was not busy. They have quite an extensive menu of Korean food ranging from Korean BBQ, Rice Bowls, Korean Fried Chicken, Soup, Stew and Noodles etc. Service was courteous and food came quickly. We were given a nice spread of banchan. The marinated quail eggs was my favorite out of the side dishes. Seafood pancake - Crispy outside and doughy on the inside with a nice assortment of seafood. Beef Short Ribs (Galbee) - Served with ssam(lettuce wraps), side dishes, side soup and purple rice. The BBQ items were prepared in the kitchen. A good alternative if you want Korean BBQ without having to cook yourself or dealing with the smoky/oily smell. Portion was quite generous, the quality of short ribs was good and the sauce/marinate was tasty. There was a good amount of sauteed onion adding a layer of crunchiness. Soft Tofu Soup with Veggies - It was decent standard tasting. Overall, happy with the quality of food and service. I thought pricing was fair especially the Beef Short Ribs as the portion was big.

Location

Introducing Bowl’d BBQ Alameda: A Korean Barbeque Experience

If you are searching for a unique Korean barbeque experience in Alameda, look no further than Bowl’d BBQ. Located at 2201D S Shore Center Dr, Alameda, CA 94501, this restaurant offers a plethora of options for all types of diners.

At Bowl’d BBQ Alameda, you can expect a range of amenities and services such as taking reservations, delivery, takeout, vegan options, many vegetarian options, wheelchair accessibility, and more. The restaurant is women-owned and provides a variety of eco-friendly offerings like plastic-free packaging and reusable tableware.

Customers have raved about the delicious dishes at Bowl’d BBQ Alameda. From the flavorful kimchi to the BBQ beef and shiitake mushrooms with BBQ sauce, every bite is a delight. Pair your meal with a refreshing Schilling Hard Cider for the perfect combination.

If you visit during lunch or dinner, you can enjoy dishes like tofu soup, spicy BBQ pork, galbi, Tteok-bokki, Kimchee stew, and more. The glazed potatoes make for an excellent appetizer, while the banchan offers a variety of flavors to complement your meal.

Whether you're a fan of traditional Korean dishes or looking to try something new, Bowl’d BBQ Alameda has something for everyone. Don't miss out on this gem in Alameda for a memorable dining experience.