I always sorta scoffed when I saw this chain downtown Toronto, I kinda wrote it off as crummy Korean fast food and I never gave it a chance. Recently, they opened a brand new location in the Sussex centre near Burnhamthorpe and Hurontario in Mississauga near where I have my office and I had the opportunity (more like had limited options otherwise) to try them out.
Wow. It's actually a legit meal. It's healthy, it's fresh, they provide MASSIVE portions and it was such a great value.
You can have fresh sushi which is pre-prepared but always fresh daily, or an assortment of Korean-infused mains, Without question, the go-to option @ Bibab Express is their Bibimbap bowls (boxes). It's set up in the same style as a Subway or Chipotle where you build your meal with the ingredients you want from meat to veggies to rice (white, brown or purple) and top it with the sauces of your choice.
I went with a purple rice, bulgogi beef bibimbap topped with everything including a fresh egg. It was super heavy in my hands but light on the stomach in the end (as well as the wallet - $8.50+tax).
Best of all when you purchase 9 bibimbap's you get your 10th free! Really enjoyed this and it's definitely a great fresh healthy alternative to nearby food courts at SquareOne Mall.
Eatcrest Out!