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3rd Area Bibibop Opens Thursday!

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On Thursday, July 13th the Columbus based chain Bibibop Asian Grill, the build-your-own, fast-casual restaurant, will open its 51st location in Washington Township at 10:30am. The first 50 customers on opening day will receive a year of free bowls (they’ll get 52 meal vouchers).  First responders, healthcare workers, school faculty and staff will be offered a free bowl on opening day. All others will have a chance for $5 off a bowl by wearing orange for an opening day discount.

I had a chance to attend a preview yesterday, where the opening team shared a little history of the organization, including founder Charlie Shins dream to serve others and his community, which the inspiration for the business. The Charleys Kids foundation is a BIBIBOP partner program that collaborates with local and international programs to empower kids through education, food, and mentorship. They explained their company philosophy on well-being and how they want to support people on their journey to wholistic health and happiness, which is why they serve healthy and affordable Asian food.

Upon entering you’ll have the choice to order a bowl original or small, or if you prefer a snack sized portion get a bibicup. Bowls cost are determined by the protein you pick and for the original size bowl run from $8.49- $10.49, small bowls range from $7.19-$9.19 and the bibicup is $5. From there you’ll move down the line and select your base: romaine lettuce, super greens salad, white or purple rice or sweet potato noodles. Next choose your toppings from: black beans, potatoes, bean sprouts, roasted sesame broccoli, corn, carrots, cheese, kimchi, cucumber, egg, pickled red cabbage and sesame kale. For an extra $1 you can add pineapple.

Protein choices include steak, chicken, tofu, spicy chicken and their newest Korean BBQ beef.

Then you’ll add a sauce, the 3 most popular are:

YUM YUM-  A tangy, creamy dipping sauce that originated in Hibachi grills. Yum Yum is now being recognized as a popular American condiment that is used in a variety of different dishes.

SESAME GINGER – A sweet and savory sauce that can be used in a variety of different ways, including dipping, cooking and marinating.​

SPICY YUM YUM – Honey and Gochujang have been added to our Yum Yum sauce to create a perfect balance of sweet and spicy.

You can also choose from Sesame Oil, Gochujang, Teriyaki, Spicy Sriracha, Sesame Ginger and Ginger Teriyaki

All ingredients at Bibibop are 100% Gluten Free! Drinks offered include soda, an assortment of teas, lemonade and sparkling water.  Guests are also able to serve themselves a bowl of miso soup for free on every visit. Snickerdoodle cookies can be purchased for $1. The take Apple and Google pay in addition to cash, credit or debit cards. Bibibop also opens a fundraising option where your non-profit organization can earn 20% of sales.

They also offer catering where you can order a selection of bowls, or a traditional spread where guest can select from an assortment of choices. With endless customization, everyone can make a meal that fits their lifestyle, from vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and more.

 

Download the Bibibop app and get $5 off your first order and a free bowl on your birthday!  Bibibop is also still looking to add team members for this location.

Bibibop Asian Grill

BIBIBOP WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP SQUARE
1057 Miamisburg Centerville Rd
Dayton, OH 45459

BIBIBOP CENTERVILLE – CORNERSTONE
5225 Cornerstone N Blvd
Centerville, OH 45440

BIBIBOP UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON
1200 Brown St. Unit 140
Dayton, OH 45409

BIBIBOP Asian Grill Opens in Centerville

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At 11am today the doors  at 5225 Cornerstone North Blvd. in Centerville will open to the 2nd area location for BIBIBOP Asian Grill.

The 39th location (2nd in the Dayton region) will open with delicious bowls, balloons, and games, all from a safe social distance. They’ll have games and BIBIBOP prizes (everything from free food to fanny packs) while supplies last. They’ll also open up their patio to all the little chalk artists in Centerville! Starting at 5:00pm Thursday, everyone who orders will receive a special coupon that gives them $5 to spend the next time they visit BIBIBOP and $5 to give to a friend, so they can try BIBIBOP! The best deal will be through the BIBIBOP Rewards app. Anyone who scans their BIBIBOP Rewards app at the new Centerville location, or orders online for pickup at the new Centerville location, will get a BOGO bowl offer. This deal is good ALL WEEKEND LONG, so when you try out the newest BIBIBOP, make sure you use the new BIBIBOP app!

 

 

 

 

 

Inspired by BIBIMBAP: the popular Korean dish. Build your own BIBIBOP with a base of perfectly steamed rice, japchae noodles, or salad. Then layer in your choice of grilled protein, a variety of fresh vegetables and Asian-inspired sauces.

 

BIBIBOP wants to make sure this experience will be a safe one. On Thursday, you will find bright orange stickers on the floor inside the restaurant to help maintain proper social distancing. Outside, balloons will be your guide to a safe social distance.

 BIBIBOP team members will be wearing masks and recommend them for our guests as well. They are not a requirement, because they will have limited seating available both inside and outside. Those tables will be sanitized between each guest. Online Ordering will be available beginning Thursday, and there will be a dedicated area to pick up orders for a quick and contactless experience

BIBIBOP Asian Grill

5225 Cornerstone North Blvd
Centerville, Ohio 45440

(937) 709-9115

  • Monday – Thursday 10:30 am – 9:00 pm
  • Friday – Saturday 10:30 am -10:00 pm
  • Sunday 11:00 am -7:00 pm

Free Lunch To Celebrate Bibibop Opening on Brown Street

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o-1Dayton’s first fast casual Korean inspired restaurant will open its doors to the public tomorrow with a free lunch for all from 11am – 2pm at Bibibop Asian Grill on Brown Street.

Not being familiar with Korean food is not a problem, as the experience is similar to that of Chipotle or Rapid Fired Pizza, where you stroll down the line picking your ingredients and end up with a meal.   While this is Dayton’s first Bibibop, there are a dozen more in Columbus and Cincinnati.  The concept has been quickly embraced and has double-digit same-store sales growth and plans for almost 20 more stores in the next timg_1126-2wo years.

You start by choosing a bowl, salad or roll (a wrap that is rolled).  I chose the purple rice, which I learned is really white rice steamed with black rice that when  steam together the black rice naturally dyes into the white rice and makes it purple and gives it a slight nutty flavor.  There is no artificially coloring or flavoring involved! And the black rice makes it healthier being filled with antioxidants, fiber, and tons of other healthy vitamins!  Then I added some black beans, leaving the sauteed potatoes and sprouts for another visit.

Then you get to pick your protein from diced grilled chicken, spicy chicken, steak or tofu or a combination of these.  I went for the spicy chicken and steak for a real meat lovers mea.

Next you add your vegetable toppings, selecting from chopped cucumber, lettuce, carrots dre13584965_1020757884668856_1053085283643466722_ossed with sesame oil, pickled daikon,  corn for a sweet crunch, cheese, chopped egg or sprouts. Have a few or do them all, which I did.

 

Then you can pick your sauce, a spicy sriracha, a Korean red sauce that was a little sweet, teriyaki or yum yum.  I chose to go for 1/2 spicy sriracha 1/2 yum yum, which I was later told by the marketing team is the most popular.

 

There are also a handful of sides you order, including miso soup, edamame, fresh cut pineapple and spicy Korean Kimchi (a fermented cabbage).

After grabbing your meal, you head to the self service beverage station, stocked with Coke products, Izze Sparkling juices and various teas.   You can also help yourself to additional sauces.

Korean Bibimbap, (mixed rice) is the inspiration for this restaurant, created by Charley Shin 3 years ago in Columbus and inspired by family recipes.   Westernizing the name and menu, Shin wanted to offer something healthy and adventurous.  He thinks the Bibibop name is fun to say and eating there makes people feel good.  With a mix of community tables and booths, the sleek white and orange decor seems young and hip.  Designed to appeal to millennials, Shin feels that they are more adventurous and like to try new things.  His desire to appeal to the younger generation was part of the Brown street site selection by the University.  According to Dori North, who handles Bibibop’s real estate,   they concept likes to cluster their eateries in a city and they are currently in negotiation for 2 more sights,  with expectation to open one by fall and another in early 2018.

Visit Bibibop Asian Grill at 1200 Brown Street, open seven days a week from 11am – 9pm.