We are lucky to have so many dining on options on Eastern Avenue and Bibim definitely ranks up at the top.
Free miso soup? Free fruit infused water? Free tea? I'm in!
Described as a "healthy Korean bowl" restaurant, Bibim is located on Eastern avenue and Coronado in the Traders Joes shopping center. They are open Mon-Sat from 12:00-8:00 with ample parking in front.
It's very similar to other bowl places where your pick you base, protein, toppings and sauce. One unique option here is the traditional stone bowl. For an extra $3 it comes with free miso soup and is warmed up on the stove before they serve it to you. I got it my first visit to try it, but will stick with the regular bowl on future visits. All of the ingredients looked fresh and delicious.
My bowl consisted of beef bulgogi (a little dry and bland for my taste), purple rice, zucchini, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, bean sprouts and broccoli. I added seaweed strips and sesame seeds and chose the teriyaki sauce. I haven't added the fried egg yet but definitely will on my next visit. When the bowl arrived I added the sauce and mixed it up as recommended. Some of the food was super hot and some was luke warm.
Overall I really like this place. Fresh, healthy ingredients and very friendly service. I will be back to experiment with different proteins and toppings. A great choice for lunch or dinner.