Bi Bim Bap

I am fortunate enough to live just a short walk away from this little place.
It is an unassuming little restaurant with great food. The owner takes a lot of pride in his food and is very friendly. The main dishes are the various bibimbaps that come with your choice of sauce based on level of hotness/​spicy-​ness. You can even ask for more sauce or different sauces and he is always happy to oblige-​free of charge too! The bibimbaps are full of various fresh veg and your choice of protein and are generously portioned. My boyfriend and I shared a bibimbap and an appetizer and were happily full. At the end of your meal they also offer a sweet Korean dessert drink that was quite tasty and not overly sweet.
I would definitely recommend this place to those who are in the area craving for Asian food.

A pleasant surprise. Running in the $ 13 – 16 range per bowl of steamy rice served in a hot stone bowl. The focus of the dish seems to be more on the vegetables than the meat (unless you order double beef, which the hubs said is truly a lot of beef). Good thing the vegetables are fresh and actually tasty, and I swear someone must’ve taken the effort to actually prepare some of them before even putting them the serving bowl — shout out to the leeks!
You can also choose between white and brown rice, with no extra charges if you choose the brown kind.
The best part is the bibimbap sauce. Served in a little wooden condiments tray in plastic squeeze bottles, you’re provided the whole array at the beginning of the meal. Beyond soy sauce and regular/​original, there’s also a salty bean paste sauce, extra hot, and apple. Tip on the bean sauce: it’s quite salty, so you might not want to douse both soy and bean paste unless you happen to be a hamster in search of a salt lick (no offense to hamsters).
In case you’re wondering: yes, the restaurant is authentically Korean run and owned…

Pretty average Bibimbap with above average prices. I got the beef bibimbap with the sour hot gochujang. The sour hot gochujang was a too sour for my tastes but I guess I should’ve expected that. The portion was decent. They do give you a few complimentary side dishes but I didn’t like either of them. The miso soup was alright. They do give you plenty of veggies in the bibimbap and a good amount of beef too. And you get the option of brown rice or white rice as well which is pretty unique. The not-​so-​tasty gochujang and the very dry beef sort of hurt the dish though. Maybe I’ll try their original gochujang next time.

Went here for the first time today for lunch. Modern clean atmosphere, nothing special but nothing bad either. The kimchi fries were so yummy. Thin (thin thin!!) fries with kimchi and some sauce on it. Delicious. I tried the seed bowl and my friend had the beef mushroom. The quality was good and we both enjoyed our dishes. The cinnamon sugar tea served at the end of the meal is such a nice touch. The other big plus was the great service. There are a few clearly labeled vegan and gluten free options as well. I will definitely go back.

Fantastic! Love how health conscious these guys are and their commitment to free ingredients and no chemicals etc… Brown rice options, tasty quick, great service… we’ll be back :)

Friendly staff. She was so nice. When we came in, it wasn’t that busy. it was almost closing lol. It was my first time so i asked what can she recommend. & she was right. I tried the mushroom bibimbap i guess? It was veggies, then beef with some mushrooms idk how they call it. But it was really good. cheap and filling at the same time. for sure, i’m coming back whenever i’ll pass by eglinton.

Took a chance on this place and all its good reviews bringing my hard to please foodie family. At first was nervous because the atmosphere leaves something to be desired as my brother said «it has the ambience of a high school cafeteria» however after we ate everyone left happy and smiling. Manages somehow to cater to the health conscious vegan (me), The stickler for traditional (my dad), the trendy kid (my brother), the doesn’t really like asian food, would rather be at «Jerusalem’s» across the street, picky eater (my mom) and the classic carnivore (my boyfriend). We all got various BIBIMBAPS as our mains, the kimchi fries omg the kimchi fries, Some tofu and noddle dishes, and the fruit salad as well as dumplings and kalibi. Fun for the whole family ¹⁰⁄₁₀.
** veggie options
I keep vegan and my mom is vegetarian. Lately it seems restaurants are offering less and less veggie options. My only guarantee is a specialty restaurant but socially it is hard because my family and friends like meat. Every time I have gone for dinner at a Korean place I have had a bowl of steamed rice and side of pickles awkwardly brought by a waiter who has nothing else to offer. At this place they do not just have one vegan option they have a bunch. I was so sick of never really having Korean food because of my diet restrictions; now I have!

I often came here when I worked in the are and I love the bibimbap here. I don’t like traditional bibimbap, but this bibimbap has more flavour as you can choose the protein and the sauce that comes with your bibimbap. I usually get the beef bibimbap and the garlic soy sauce. I’ve had the chicken before and it can be a bit dry. My vegetarian friends favourite is the mushroom bowl. The kimchi fries are also really good and my friends and I always get this to share. The cold cinnamon drink at the end is great to end the heavy meal with.

Great place for a quick and tasty dinner. The menu is relatively simple, but everything is delicious. Service is friendly, ambiance is casual.
If you are not super hungry, get an appetizer and order one of the stone bowls with double the meat/​chicken and share with a friend.
They do takeout, but when you eat in the food stays hot in the stone bowls, and you get a yummy cold drink when you sit down and a free taster.
⁴⁄₅ stars because I wish there was more to the menu.

Went back to BBB with a friend on Sunday afternoon… After raving about the food and service and what not.
No one was in the front to greet us for the first ten minutes…
The food was good but not as tasty as days before…
My Half rice portion was minuscule and the «extra» meat was nowhere near as much as the Thursday before.
I hate inconsistency. So I have to update the rating and
I RECOMMEND– going during the week
Extra tip– Their ribs (appetizer) are fast and tasty but not a share portion

It’s hard to not give this place 5 stars. Unique menu, great service and fantastic food.
Would definitely return.

Great local spot for Korean Bi Bim Bap (hot stone bowl rice). Awesome in the winter because it warms you up. The tofu Bi Bim Bap is good. Try the Kimchi Fries, they have a hint of sweetness which balances out the spiciness. The meal finishes off with a cold cinnamon tea, which is always my favorite way to cleanse off my pallet after a spicy meal.

My husband and I found this spot by mistake and decided to try
The food was delicious and really fresh and authentic so I really recommend it.
The only little issue is with the price, they charge 13 – 14 for a bowl and I was expecting it to be bigger and maybe have some left over. I think 10 $ would be more like it but all in all good food.

Hankering for vegetarian Korean food, we finally struck gold. «BI BIM BAP»!!
We had mushroom & vegetable bi bim bap! Simply superb! Their kids menu has an appetizing menu — not boring plain pasta…
The miso soup & kin chee served with the food make for yummy sides.
Their after dinner ginger-​cinnamon drunk with pine nuts just hits the spot.
They also have a great selection of Korean alcohol.
The service is polite & very amicable.
They also have a buzzer on the table to summon the wait staff which makes for efficient service.
Definitely worth repeat visit.

Bi bim bap is my favorite Korean dish, to the extent that I rate a Korean restaurant based on the quality of its bi bim bap. And hey, if a Korean restaurant can’t get this classic Korean comfort food right, something is seriously wrong with the restaurant.
I ordered a Beef Bi Bim Bap on brown rice. I confess that it was my mistake that I chose brown rice out of curiosity. Big mistake. Other than the brown rice, the beef (not enough), the veggie (fresh), the chili sauce (a choice of 6 sauces and of 3 spiciness levels), and the hot stone bowl (pipping hot) were okay. I would likely enjoy the dish better had it been on white rice.

Place very cozy Staff very2x friendly Food we ordered for double beef bibimbap. meat was tender and very tasty lots of meat love it! also the vegetables are very tasty they will give you free miso soup, kimchi, and pickled vegetables and lastly they gave us a free cold tea made out of cinnamon and ginger which is very very good unfortunately forgot to ask our server what is it called, for me it is the best bibimbap compared to korean grill at college wherein everything is the opposite service very bad servers unfriendly definitely me and hubby will come back and taste there other stonebowl meal

Tried this place out for the first time, based on some good reviews online. I had dinner here on a Saturday with a party of 8 people.
ATMOSPHERE: Casual and trendy place. It got pretty busy at dinner time. At times there was a line out the door. They have space for small and large parties in their spacious dining room.
SERVICE: Fast service, attentive staff. Like most traditional Korean restaurants, they have a buzzer at each table — so you can call directly for service at any time.
PRICE: Average. Basic bi bim bap is comparable to other Korean joints. But their special bi bim baps, as expected, cost more.
FOOD: Rice cakes — small portion. But our server warned us of this, so we added Kim Chi Fries to our appetizer order. Kim Chi fries were really good! Fries were thin and crispy. Good portion. I enjoyed the fries more than the rice cakes (they were okay but not exceptional).
For my entrée I tried a special Stone Bowl Bi Bim Bap: Mushroom & beef. It was really tasty. It had a variety of mushrooms and were all flavourful. The portion was generous — very filling — I couldn’t finish my bowl.
It’s nice to know that they have options for different rice, and substitutions too. They also have gluten-​free and other sensitive options for all types of eaters!
Would return to try some of those other options.

Very tasty and the portions are always generous. This place is always bustling. It was our second time and each time we’ve always been seated immediately. The service, as sweet as our server and friendly the owner is, they really need to hire one more server for a busy Saturday night. Also with an extensive affordable wine list, I don’t know why serving cold red wine makes sense. I did mention that to the server.
I think my favourite thing about this place is the food. Well-​balanced amount of meat, rice and plenty of vegetables, and a great selection of sauces from the mild to the clearing-​your-​sinuses spicy. I’ve opted for the mild or medium each time we’ve gone, and they were equally tasty.

I really liked this place, the only minus is the price. Same amount of food in North York would have rang in a bill of about $ 25 instead of $ 40, can’t imagine rent being that much more expensive in Upper Village.
Pluses: nice décor and wonderful service, for those not familiar with Korean service — if you need anything (more water, place an order, get the bill etc) USE THE BUTTON on the table, you server will be with you in an instant like a genie from the bottle.
Food was quite good, absolutely loved the PAMA salad, its Keifer (Yogurt) Honey Ginger Ginsing dressing is my new fave. Veggie tempura was A-​OK, though shreds are sometimes hard to separate. Rice cakes were wonderfully spicy, chewy, perfectly sized and just what they should be. Jap Chae was cooked with cabbage, interesting twist, but not to my liking, although to be fair the noodles themselves were perfect, slurpy, warm and not too sweet nor salty. I am confident the rest of the appetizers are just as good as neighbouring tables seemed to consume theirs with lightning speed.
Bi Bim Bap itself is your usual Bap, brown rice option is appreciated by health conscious me as well as the fact that you can pick your own sauce and have it served on the side, so it is for you to decide how much sauce you want. However at $ 12 a portion and no banchan included it is quite a hike from my usual $ 8/​bowl, so I am probably not going to become a regular here, although will certainly return.
All in all, delicious food, beautiful presentation your date will certainly appreciate (smth you rarely see in Korean establishments, no offence, they are just usually on a homey side), great service, and did I say delicious food? To me it’s all that matters.

Okay, this place has a SMALL menu and specializes in bi bim bap. Surprise!!!
It’s a modernized Korean restaurant and i tend to favour restaurants with small menus because they only serve what they are good at.
Ordered the beef bi bim bap and was fresh and loved the fact that you ha a variety of sauce choices. My gf ordered the kalbi, and looked absolutely delicious.
The downside is that this place is expensive, spent 40 bucks for dishes that would cost 30 at most. I say it’s worth it but not an every week visit, more like a treat.
Would go back.