Bibigo

Very good fresh food, service; excellent never disappointed. Definitely recommend, i always get the beef, but the fried wontons and soup are excellent. I would try this place.

This place was cool for something different. I’ve been eating Bibimbap since I was a kid and this fell a little short. I did like the regular bowl with Bulgogi and the chicken wontons but the Kimchee Rice and seaweed rolls were kinda «meh». I also really missed all the little dishes of stuff that always come with Korean food.
All in all it was an okay experience but the loud music and the TV are sort of annoying and seems, lime so many places these days, especially in the Westwood area, it caters to the young students who have to constantly multitask. I dunno, maybe I’m just getting old?

After a long year, I finally got to eat bibimbap again! I ordered the hot stone bulgogi bibimbap with all the vegetables + egg, and it was absolutely delicious. It even was tastier with the tangy sauce I put in it (I’m not sure what it was called but it was so good)
This place is a couple walks away from my work place too so I’m definitely coming back to satisfy my bibimbap cravings

I really like the hot stone, I normally get the spicy pork and it is so good. It’s not exceedingly spicy which is good or bad depending on what you’re looking for.
They have a UCLA student discount that isn’t much but does cover the tax of the meal.
The atmosphere is chill and laid back. There is inside and outside siting but no public restroom.
The sauces are complimentary and located in the inside eating area.
I recommend the spicy pork and black rice in the hot stone bowl. It comes steaming and still cooking so be warned you may or may not burn your tongue and if you do it may or may not be worth it.

I really enjoy this place because of the big portions and UCLA student discount! I usually come and get the hot stone bibimbap. This never does me wrong, I think I change up the meat options a lot, but what stays constant is how full I am and how great the atmosphere is! They have outside seating which is so beautiful and relaxing, it’s a nice place to chat!
The sauces that you pump out are really good too, I like to get all of them and mix them all to together. When the rice on the bottoms gets brown, ahh! So yummy! I heard they used to give out kimchi, but now you have to ask for it which is cool. The service is great too! :)
I would come again, I really love the outdoor seating, which is sort of in a little outside plaza.

The food was pretty good! I got the garlic chicken, hot bowl with rice and veges while my friend got the same but with bulgogi beef! The bulgogi beef was a LOT better! Loved it!
The only thing about the bowls were that there was a huge disproportion of meat and veges to rice. I would’ve liked more meat by far! They had three different sauces available: a version of hot sauce, lemon soy sauce and a sesame sauce. The sesame sauce was really good! My favorite, but all added much flavor to both orders!
The service is extremely fast and there is plenty of room to sit both indoors and outdoors!
There’s also a discount for UCLA students and staff!

*DISCOUNT: UCLA students and staff get 15% off with ID!*
Firstly, this is probably the fastest restaurant I have ever been to! I ordered and before I had time to even pull out my phone to browse social media, the food arrived! The food was pretty good, but I might be biased because I was super hungry. I made my own hot stone bowl with black rice, bulgogi beef, fried egg (+$ 1.25 extra), and all the veggie options (carrots, kale, broccoli, bean sprouts, and beans). The total came out to be a little less than $ 12, which is a little more than I expected to pay for a fast food restaurant. Near the sitting area, they have 3 choices of sauces but I’ve only ever tried the citron soy sauce (I highly recommend!). I would come again but probably not too often considering the price.

Soooo disappointed. Bibigo used to be a good place for a quick, veggie filled bowl that tasted great. I would go for the bulgogi hot stone bowl which was full of kale, mushrooms and other healthy and flavorful foods. Recently it seems like they’re cutting costs– kale and mushrooms replaced by corn (possibly canned?), Kidney beans and garbanzo beans. What?! Doesn’t taste the same at all.
I think they also raised their prices. The bowl was okay at best, definitely won’t be coming back :(

KOREAN FUSION BIBIMBAP!
My go-​to place for lunch these days.
A place where I take my non-​korean friends from school and they definitely enjoy it !
My favorite is the Tofu-​black rice bibimbap.
This is definitely different from the OG korean style bibimbap. Never have I had kale, broccoli and chickpeas in my bibimbap. But as a healthy eater, I definitely love it! My friends always get the noodle and love it. I only give it 4 stars because of the price. I think it’s a little expensive to be paying 11.50 for bibimbap.

This food is amazing!!! I somewhat knew what I wanted and luckily they had my option available. I ordered, payed, and took a seat. The food was available in a reasonable amount of time. They have additional sauces on the side that you can pick up as you go. I had to ask a couple staff for chop stick and something else I can’t remember and she was a bit rude. Other than that my experience was great. The prices were good and the taste was amazing. Follow my foodie Instagram page @FOODGURULA

I was very disappointed with my $ 10 bibigo hot stone noodle bowl. First, there was lots and lots of noddles with very little meat and vegetables. Also the noodles were so dry, no sauce, nothing. I had to add on sauce (and lots of it) to achieve any flavor. Once I ate the few pieces of chicken and veggies, that’s it — all noodle. Also — there were beans in the bowl, but no mention of beans on the menu as part of the vegetables. The cashier sold me on the hot stone, but there realistically there was no need to spend $ 1 more for it. She mentioned that the vegetables cold and the stone cooks the veggies; however, I only had two pieces of broccoli so I could’ve easily saved the $ 1 to «cook» the vegetables.
All in all, the meal was very disappointing. I spent $ 10 for a bowl that was sub-​par to say the least. My colleague and I both agreed, we will not be back.

Got the spicy pork with fried egg and the fried seaweed rolls. Seaweed rolls were super delicious with the sesame sauce. The spicy pork bowl was good too. I love spicy food, and even I wasn’t ready for their spicy sauce — next time just getting the sesame sauce. It was a really simple meal with good flavor, and good for a work lunch. About $ 10 for the bowl once you get the fried egg.
Next time I think i’ll eat in, try the stone bowls. I feel like it’s the kind of meal that is best served extra fresh.
5 stars for price, freshness, speed of service, and flavors. ENJOY!

Great choice for healthy fast food. The hot stone bibimbap with bulgogi beef and fried egg in citron soy sauce is my favorite. It comes with all of the veggies.
The Meat Lovers is a good combo if you want to skip the veggies and get an additional protein instead. There are a lot of options and even vegetarian-​friendly ones.
Service is quick and very friendly. There’s a lot of space inside and there is a patio area for fur babies too.

**3.5 stars**
Korean fast food. So fast that I barely had a chance to walk to my table before it was ready from the kitchen!
Bibigo specializes in bibimbap (mixed rice bowl of assorted vegetables/​meat) although they do have salad and noodle options here. Of the menu options, you can choose to build your own bowl or opt for a premade meal.
I chose to build my own bowl with brown rice, spicy pork, and all of the vegetable options. Probably should not have underestimated the «fast food» concept because by the time my food was ready I was still gathering utensils and sauces. Everything was really yummy! … but I mean I could be a bit biased since I was starving when I walked in there…
WARNING: HOT STONE BOWL IS REALLY FREAKING HOT.
Anyway. The sauce bar has three sauces available to you if you need extra flavoring: Kohot (Korean chili pepper paste), Citron Soy, and Sesame. I enjoyed all of them but Sesame is definitely my favorite of them all!
Overall, solid meal option for less than $ 10. If you’re a UCLA student/​staff, there’s a discount when you show your ID!

The food is Americanized Korean fast food, but even though it’s not authentic I like it because it’s convenient and it feels relatively healthy compared to a lot of the other greasy food offerings in Westwood. What most impresses me about this place, though, is how much management has pivoted since they first opened to make it a successful business. The menu has changed, which items they have you self-​service has changed, where they put the self-​service items has changed, and their ability to throughput customers and orders has changed.
Their specialty is the hot stone bibim, but my favorite is the kimchi fried rice, which is also served in a hot stone bowl. Make sure you have a spoon ready to go when they bring the dish to you so you can mix the egg in right away so it will cook fully.

I love the idea of a customized bibimbap especially with three different rice options including white, brown and *black*. The black rice is slightly sticky and has more protein than the brown rice! Unique for a bimbimbap. A «healthy» option that leaves you full and satisfied :)
$ 1 extra for a fried egg
10% off for UCLA students

BIBI Should Go to BIBIGO!!!
Excuse the horrible play on words, but in all seriousness EVERYONE NEEDS TO GO TO BIBIGO!
There hasn’t been a combination I’ve had here that isn’t delicious. And if you have something gross that is basically your own fault because you are basically creating your own bowl.
I recommend always doing a hot stone bowl. There isn’t anything like having your food cook further while you eat. It is so fragrant that it makes you enjoy your food so much more. Just BE CAREFUL to not touch the bowl…
PRO TIP: The Hot Stone Bowl IS KEY, because the major complaint a lot of patrons have is the paper on the rice… You won’t get that on a hot stone bowl– well because it’s not made of paper.
PRO TIP: The other thing to note is that although you can order to go… DO NOT. I believe that the ingredients and the meal is 1000 times better eating in than having take-​out.
So there you go. YOU SHOULD ALL GO TO BIBIGO!!!

If you are craving cheap mediocre Korean food in Westwood, this is the place to go.

Better food quality than the one in Glendale galleria. And definitely not as packed. Customer service was good/​decent

This place requires the right expectations. If you go into it thinking about how you want a reasonably filling, moderately priced, somewhat americanized meal then you will likely come out satisfied. Maybe it is because I have so many good Korean options near where I live, but I found it to be just ok. The bulgogi is kinda bland and not that tender. I was also missing the traditional fillings for a bibimbap. Don’t get me wrong, I love kale, but there is a time and place for it. Will I be back? Yeah. it is super convenient and decent in terms of the somewhat low bar this part of LA sets for almost any kind of Asian food. Would I ever get in a car and drive to specifically eat here? Nope.

Cheap hot stone bibimbap and tofu soup… IN WESTWOOD!
I enjoy a quality root beer from time to time as well so with this being next to the Rocket Fizz makes it a personal favorite place for me to eat.
My only gripe is the container they serve you the rice in that goes along with the tofu soup. It’s paper and comes off on the rice. If I was hungry enough, I would eat it but this makes for a lot of wasted rice. And that’s straight up sacrilege.

Bibigo is totally worth to go. Price is reasonable, and the taste is pretty good. Simple bibimbap in a hot stone bowl was a steal for the price. When I went to eat here a few years ago, I thought this place would go out of business, but this time they were so busy packed with customers every where even though they have such a big sitting area. They must be doing really good. One of these in newly remodeled Del Amo Shopping Center would do really well, I think! Def would go back here to eat bibimbap in a hot stone bowl if I have something to do in West LA.

Often times when I’m in Westwood I crave Bibambap. Bibigo is soooo satisfying and filling, that I feel that I’m going to explode, but you know, in a good way. I’m also a fan of their tofu soup, and my friend loved their (now missing) kimchi jigae. Sadface.
Combined with the UCLA discount, it really is an awesome deal! The service is really great too.

A korean fusion food restaurant. If you’re looking for authentic Korean food, this is not the place for that. Bibigo has sort of a chipotle-​esque feel in the way that you can customize your bowl. If you’re a UCLA student or faculty, you also get 15% off the bowl. I was able to get a hot stone bowl for under $ 10. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants a warm, asian inspired meal. It was good and I’ll definitely be coming back for more. They bring the food out for you after you order and you can also choose from different types of sauces.

I went here for lunch and I really enjoyed my food. I had the kimchi fried rice with beef in a hot stone and it was soooooooooo good. It was fresh and tasty. The staff was very nice and efficient. I cannot wait to go back try more things.

An Americanized bibimbap place that serves decent bibimbap. Bibimbap is a Korean rice dish that’s served with a choice of meat, vegetables, a fried egg with rice. You basically mix it up after it’s served in a bowl or a hot clay pot (more traditional) and add hot sauce, sesame oil, or whatever condiments you want in the order yourself. .
I personally like the hot clay pot bibimbap they serve with beef bulgogi, vegetables, and add my own chili hot sauce and sesame oil into my bap before mixing. The fried egg on top gives it more flavor, along with helping the bap mix easier since the egg acts as a food adhesive to keep the bap together.
This location serves decent bap at a reasonable price at around $ 10.00 per order. The food is probably already prepared because it’s served so quickly after you order. You may choose from beef, spicy pork, chicken, or just a veggies bap. The clay pot is little more expensive, about a buck more.
I personally would choose to go to a more authentic Korean place for bibimbap. There is a taste difference that’s noticeable. Kind of like buying Chinese food at Panda Express (sorry) instead of going to a real Chinese restaurant at an Asian area. But, you can’t go wrong with this place, and especially if you’re a student living on campus and have little or no source of personal transportation.
The girl who took our order and the server was very nice. Service with a smile is what I dig. Yes, food taste is just as important.
Btw, if you have a valid student ID, you’ll get 20% off your food order. So lucky!
I wouldn’t mind coming back whenever I’m around the West LA area. Nice area and good eats. Don’t expect extravagant good food especially around starving students.

I am obsessed with any place offering Asian fusion and while Bibigo is not the best option, it was pretty good.
Also not in love with the teeny tiny portions, i was still hungry and could have eaten two easy.
I went with the pork and tons of kimchi which was really my favorite part of the meal.
Great veggie options but I would have liked to be able to chose more of them and get more than a few pieces of each veggie.
Service not the best either, super fast, just not very friendly.
Other than that the flavors were great, the sauces flavorful, I would be back for more.

This place was definitely a lot more affordable than other places. They even give you a discount if you’re a UCLA student! I got their chicken rice bowl without the hot stone because I didn’t want to pay that extra buck or so. But I kind of regret it and will be coming back for that hot stone bowl. I would definitely recommend anyone to try out this place because their service and food was quick if you’re in a hurry or if you want something different than your average chipotle!

I got an order of bibimbap with white rice, garlic chicken, all the veggies, an egg, and hot sauce for to-​go here for lunch yesterday. They gave me a discount for showing my BruinCard!
The service was very quick and efficient! Everything (food, utensils, napkin, and sauce) was in the bag when my order arrived and I brought it back to my friend’s apartment to enjoy.
The meal was satisfying, although it isn’t the best bibimbap that I’ve ever had. Next time, I hope to eat in the restaurant and try the stone pot bibimbap & other items on the menu.
TIP: Bring your BruinCard for a discount if you’re a UCLA Student!

This place has one of the fastest service I have seen so far during lunch time in Westwood. I ordered classic bowl with brown rice, bulgogi beef, hot stone bowl with brown rice, bulgogi beef and an egg and it literally took less than 5 minutes for them to bring the food to my table.
They also have three different sauces that you can mix with your bowl. Good flavor and quality. Thumbs up!

So glad that I found this place!
I’ve been living in Westwood for over 12 years and didn’t know about Bibigo until this summer because I don’t usually hang out in Westwood!
I had been craving for some good bibimbap for some time. One day I luckily found the coupons at mailbox area of my apt for Bibigo and I was like wow! Bibimbap place in Westwood?! Headed to Bibigo right away!
Love this place! Clean, nicely designed, got lots of outside seatings in the front and back, food is delicious and service is super fast! It only takes average of 2 minutes for the food to be brought to the table. Especially the first time, I ordered and walked to the sauce bar, grabbed the little cup for the sauce… so like 1 minute or less? The guy already had my order in his hand and asked me where I’m gonna sit! I was like wow! Are you a superman? lol
I found this place early August and already went there 4 times so far! lol I love how they put kale in their bibimbap, so unique! Fried egg is a must! Be sure to add it to your bibimbap;)
One thing that I was disappointed was I didn’t see the kimchi bar that I saw on Unilocal photo. I was expecting them to have it but it seems that is no longer available:(

I love dol sot bibimbap and I like the concept of this place. However for $ 11, I got mostly rice and a scant amount of veggies. (I ordered mine with tofu instead of meat so I cannot comment on the flavor or quantity of the meat here). I thought the prices were high for what you get but the prices might be attributed to the high cost of rent around here.
Service was friendly and amazingly fast. We got our food minutes after we sat down. I may come again if I am in a hurry or if I am desperate for a bibimbap fix but I still prefer the dolsot bibimbap in Koreatown that has at least ten different varieties of banchan.

I have almost no experience with Korean food, so I must say I appreciate that this place is approachable. The menu board clearly explains what everything is, and has pictures, so Korean cuisine virigns like me can easily navigate.
If you are new to korean food, try this place as a launching point to get familiar with what it can offer
I would really recommend the «lunchbox». Its a great sample of different things so you can get a survey of what is offered.

I am in love with the Bibigo!
I first went here at the beginning of the school year with my roommate, and ever since, I’ve probably been back at least ten times. I kid you not.
I am constantly craving Asian food, and Bibigo is one of the most solid offerings that Westwood has to offer. Sure, we have Mr. Noodle and Noodle World, but sometimes you want Korean – and Bibigo does not disappoint.
When you enter, you’re greeted with a giant cooler of drinks you can choose from or to just simply go to the cash register and order. What’s great is that there’s a 15% off deal if you present your BruinCard; don’t forget it, since they’re definitely strict about having to physically see the card. I recently forgot mine, and the only reason the cashier still inputted the discount was because she seriously recognized me from the day before… I told you I loved this place.
Anyways, I usually get the hot stone. You’re asked what kind of protein you’d like, and I usually get the beef bulgogi or the spicy pork, but that’s just a matter of preference – tofu and chicken are great options as well. Then, I get some brown rice, and I’m on my way.
The price is very reasonable, especially with the discount. You’re looking at a sub-​$ 10 meal, and that’s with all the veggies they throw in as well as my favorite part of this place: unlimited kimchi and daikon. You can simply scoop as much as you want into containers to bring to your table. I usually just go to town here. I think my record is about 15 containers.
Additionally, they have a litany of sauces you can choose from to add to your dishes. They range from spicy to sweet to lemon, and they’re all amazing. I’m a big fan of all of them, and I love mixing and matching depending on what my taste buds so desire.
The food comes out EXTREMELY fast here. I have seriously ordered and had my food ready within a minute, and that’s no hyperbole. Of course, this could be more for the hot stone as opposed to other dishes, but just know that you won’t be disappointed with the speed of the service.
I love the seating here: they have booths as well as high tables and regular tables in addition to outside seating in a little beautiful area. I always feel like home here. I do in particular want to shine a spotlight on a wonderful worker here who serves the food and who washes the tables; he is absolutely fantastic at his job and is extremely efficient. He always refills everyone’s waters, and he is so on top of things that it’s a bit ridiculous. I don’t know his name, but he always wears a black Bibigo hat. I strongly recommend you tip him, because I don’t see enough people leaving him anything, and it’s a darn shame.
Overall, the food comes out sizzling hot and is just extremely flavorful. Quick service, plenty of seating, and amazing food is all I really want. Forget being in love with the coco!

Went with my not-​bae on a Saturday night. I’ve always passed by this place, but never decided to go in. However, this is seriously the place to get bibimbap in Westwood!
The price is great, especially because of the 15% discount for UCLA students. Just for $ 8, I had the classic bowl with bulgogi + a fried egg. For one more dollar, I could have gotten the stone bowl, but I thought I would save a buck there. They also have help yourself pickled radishes and kimchi!
The cashier (I didn’t catch his name) was very nice. I told him it was my first time here and he guided me through the choices without trying to sell me the most expensive items. He said I should try the stone bowl but the classic is good just as well if I didn’t want to pay that extra dollar.
After going inside, I found out that it’s actually not that small of a place as it seems from the outside. They have actual tables inside that you can’t see from the outside. That was one of the reasons I had always passed by this place because I thought they only had bar style seating.
I’ll definitely be coming back again, and perhaps I’ll try the stone bowl next time.