This article reviews the new menu additions at Bibibop, a fast-casual Korean rice bowl chain. The author shares their experience with the nine new ingredients, highlighting their freshness and healthy options.
I've driven past Bibibop restaurants dozens of times. I never stopped because I didn’t know enough about the Columbus-based chain. I didn’t want to try another wanna-be-ethnic, fast-food chain. (Call me a food snob.)Last week, I ate at the Mentor store, one of eight scattered around Greater Cleveland. My mission was to try the nine new ingredients added to the Bibibop menu. I was pleasantly surprised by the new options and the food overall.
Bibibop, for those who haven’t been, follows a fast-casual model in the style of Chipotle. Instead of filling a burrito, diners compose a Korean rice bowl. They choose a base of rice, sweet potato starch noodles or greens. Then, they add a protein, cold and warm toppings, an optional fried egg and a sauce. All ingredients are gluten-free and, when chosen appropriately – like tofu as the protein – the bowl is vegan. Special diets aside, I was impressed because everything seemed fresh and healthy.The nine new items are worth a visit whether you’ve been there or not. Three items that were eliminated from the menu -- bean sprouts, cucumber and pickled cabbage – were not missed.: Lemon-turmeric rice (180 calories) -- I didn’t perceive much character in the bright yellow rice. But I’m not a huge fan of rice. As a canvas for all the toppings, it served its purpose well. Still, I would rather the sweet potato starch noodles (270 calories), even if they add 50 percent more calories.: Honey-citrus kale (190 calories) -- I chose this as my second base because it is a superfood. The kale was chopped small, making it easy to eat, and lightly dressed with sweetness. It added a hearty and tasty texture. I would certainly order it again.: Crispy Romaine (35 calories) -- Boring compared to the other options. But, at only 35 calories, it keeps those New Year’s health resolutions.: Korean crispy chicken (350 calories) – I admit, I didn’t get a chance to try this oven-fried chicken. Guess I need another visi
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