Build Your Own bowl
BIBIBOP Asian Grill is a fast-casual, pan-Asian restaurant with several locations nationally. The one I've visited a few times now is found on the Third Street Promenade at Santa Monica Boulevard in Santa Monica.
They serve a variety of bases that you then top with a protein, veggies, and special sauces. I usually get the purple rice, steak or chicken, and a majority of the veggie options — carrots, kimchi, pickled red cabbage, cucumber, and eggs — topped with the gochujang sauce. It's everything I want in a quick, delicious, varied rice bowl: fresh ingredients, a good sized portion, and delicious sauce to unite the flavors.
I didn't realize until now that they also serve "chef curated" bowls, like the Korean Beef & Noodle, which I may order the next time I'm on the lookout for an affordable meal in the area.
BIBIBOP Asian Grill
1401 3rd St. Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Open: Monday - Thursday 10:30am - 9pm, Friday - Sunday 10:30am - 10pm
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