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Definitely the best, most effective opening I've experienced in the campus area. Jipbap serves up quick, delicious, cost-friendly Korean-based rice bowls - with some Japanese, Vietnamese, and Thai influences thrown around. The food is fresh, well proportioned, and just well prepared overall. There's nothing significant to complain about tbh.
Basics: Cup + Rice + Spring Veg + Japchae Noodles + Meat + Spicy Mayo + Teriyaki Sauce
Food: 4.5
Atmosphere: 4.5
Price: 5
Service: 4.5
Decor: 4
I first saw the beginnings of Jipbap when it started construction many months ago; it had plain, non-formatted posters that read "Rice in a Cup! Noodles in a Cup! Everything in a Cup!" So naturally, I assumed it would be a slow-to-start fast Korean food shop with mediocre, gimmicky food. Well... I was wrong. Oops.
I ordered #13, "Kimchi and Smelt Roe Cup Bap." Less than 5 minutes after ordering, it cam out smothered in spicy mayo and teriyaki sauce (essentially just like how sushi is in the US), which I originally thought would be excessive; however, with the amount of food packed into the bowl, the sauces perfectly coated everything when mixed! The smelt roe added just a touch of freshness and brininess to each bite. Definitely a good go to if you want a little kick to your bowl. I can't say I have any complaints really. I noticed a couple customers having issues with their order numbers when I was leaving, but the first 30-40 orders went out without issue. I guess I found it kind of weird that they have pho, bun thit nuong, and green curry on their menu since those are 2 Vietnamese and a Thai dish, respectively. But Asian restaurants on campus having two different cuisines on their menu has been a pretty common occurrence, so I can't blame them for trying.
I just feel bad for the cashier (I think the owner?) who, in the ~25-30 minutes I was there, explained what was in a "cup bap" at least 15 times since it's a new restaurant and whatnot. Look at the posters/decorations people!
Kimchi and Smelt Roe Cup Bap: $7.95
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