Yummy Bowl — Restaurant in Whitehall

We’ve visited a number of Mongolian grill hibachis out west and love them. I heard about this place so had to check it out! The buffet is smaller than the true Mongolian hibachis, ordering is a little different but includes most of the most popular choices. It can be by the bowl or all you can eat. If you do it right 1 bowl is plenty with leftovers. I’d like to see even more veggies and every item labeled. I had no idea what the funny looking mussels were or which noodle was what type. To fit the most in your bowl put your proteins on the bottom, then veggies and lastly noodles and squish it down with your hand. Then pile a little more on top. That’ll fill your bowl and give you 2 meals easily. I loved the test taste area for sauces. I chose Mongolian and my partner hibachi. Use 3 or more of the provided sauce cups for a strong sauce flavor like how Chinese food or hibachi is., 2 cups will not be as strong. The fried rice we ordered on the side ( it’s included) is the worst fried rice I’ve ever had. It’s small, overcooked and kind of slimy. Not like Chinese fried rice I will get white on the side next time. I’d love to see them offer a competition on who can pile their bowl the highest! Maybe if you beat the record you eat free or get a free dessert! 6.5” is the tallest I’ve seen in the Facebook food groups! People would love it and they could take a picture of the bowl for social media. The server we had was incredible! Went above and beyond to explain how it worked, fast refills and cleanup. She should be working at a high end restaurant but she seemed very happy there and mentioned how wi detail the owners are and take care of their staff. The place is so CLEAN! Even the bathrooms sparkle. It was an absolute pleasure eating here and we all return whenever we are in the area. As a side not the book and media store in the same complex is fantastic to visit. Tons of fairly priced new and pre loved excellent condition books, cds, records and guitars. Google maps is kind of confusing to find this place. It’s in the shopping center across from Panera bread that has the...

This restaurant is conveniently located with plenty of parking. You are greeted by smiling hosts. The decor is appropriate, the seating was comfortable, and the restaurant (including the ladies room) was clean and well-maintained. It's obvious the owner takes pride in the business. The staff appeared friendly and attentive. Most notably, none of them were sitting around on their cell phones, which was refreshing. My server's name was Brandy. As it was my first time there, she walked me through the "build your yummy bowl" process. She checked on me more than once ensuring my needs and expectations were met. The food was incredible. I love that you actually can choose what will be included in your bowl. There were plenty of options, and everything was stocked and looked fresh. I chose to build one bowl which included all my favorites; however, I could have chosen the "buffet" style option where I could have made more than one bowl. For instance, I could have made a beef fried rice, and then I could have made a chicken teriyaki with noodles. They also have plenty of seasoning options, and you can pick from a bunch of different sauces. You can sample the sauces before you commit to one, which I think is a fantastic idea. The chefs are hard working on the grill, and I feel they deserve praise as well. The way they cooked the ingredients and blended them together was perfect. I did make the "mistake" of letting Brandy talk me into getting the fried ice cream dessert. It was big enough for four people, and it was so delicious that I just had to eat the whole thing myself. If you leave there hungry or dissatisfied, it's your own fault and seemingly nothing will please you. I can't say enough good things about this restaurant and the experience it provides. I 100% recommend...

Listen. I walked into this place hungry, and I walked out questioning my entire existence because HOW IS THIS PLACE REAL? You grab a bowl, and they basically tell you “fill it up like you’re trying to win the Hunger Games” — protein, veggies, sauce, STACK IT TO THE SKY. There’s no “oh, that’s too much” or “you’re over the limit.” Nah. You could load that bowl like a game of Jenga and they’ll still cook it for you, hibachi-style, right in front of your hungry little soul.

The steak? Oh, the steak. Tender, juicy, cut like it was blessed by samurai sword masters in the mountains of Japan. And here’s the kicker: it’s all the same price. You want 3 pounds of steak? Toss it in. Chicken, shrimp, tofu, a Noah’s Ark worth of proteins? Doesn’t matter — one price, baby.

Service? Fast. Friendly. Efficient. My drink never ran dry, and before I could even say “dang I’m starving,” my hibachi masterpiece was brought to the table sizzling like a soundtrack.

Now, the only “downside” (if you can even call it that) is YOU have to season your own meat before they cook it. But honestly? That just makes me feel like I’m co-chef’ing the meal of my dreams. Garlic powder, lemon pepper, onion powder, secret sauces… it’s like playing Flavor God with training wheels.

Prices? Criminally fair. Like, FBI needs to investigate how I’m eating this much high-quality food without selling a kidney.

Bottom line: The Yummy Bowl is a national treasure and must be protected at all costs. If the world ever ends, I hope it ends with me at this restaurant, holding a mountain of steak and smiling...