BAP

I’m breaking a personal rule here by writing a review after a single visit. But – what can I say?– it was a terrible, horrible, no-​good meal. My fellow Unilocalers deserve to know!
I had the pajeon (vegetable pancake) and it was disastrous. Now maybe you can fault me and say that when I go to a place called «Bap,» I should order the namesake bibimbap. Ok, that’s fair.
On the other hand, if you can’t adequately prepare a dish, don’t offer it on your menu!
This pajeon, a sort of egg+vegetable concoction, was tasteless, utterly without taste! I couldn’t even taste the vegetables that I could actually see in the pancake! There also appeared to be something similar to cornmeal in the pancake.
It was like eating fried construction paper.
Even though I only spent/​wasted a little over $ 5 on this meal, I left the restaurant hungry, disappointed, sad, and livid.
Not the way that you want to feel when you leave a restaurant.
Never again, BAP, never again

Great to-​go spot. Very reasonable and friendly service.
The veggie bowl is balanced and delicious. I would highly recommend this place!

Came here on a Tuesday at 8:40 w/​my SO. We ate in and ordered the chicken bibimbap, the dolsot beef bibimbap, and the homemade ginger cinnamon tea.
The good:
— The chicken was moist and tender and the beef was seasoned perfectly. Both had awesome flavor and were generously portioned.
— Great veggies in the bibimbap (and all very fresh): cucumber, red cabbage, broccoli, zucchini, bean sprouts, etc.
— Perfectly cooked runny egg =]
— The owner/​cook is incredibly sweet!
The less good:
— The rice to meat/​veggie ratio wasn’t great. They should either give less rice or give more veggies & meat
— The ginger cinnamon tea was a bit bland. It could have benefitted from a bit of sugar.
— Not the best place to eat in (it seems like people go more for take out). It’s sort of bleak and depressing…

This is a small, simple and cute hole-​in-​the-​wall. The owners are nice and kind, you can tell the restaurant is run a family initiative. Food is great. Environment is (and feels) clean. If you are want to try something different without having to pay a lot in town (Philly is city full of Pizza corners, Cheesesteaks, and Chinese Food), come here. You won’t regret it.

Cute little hole in the wall on South Street, delicious and affordable albeit limited seating. Not to fret, there is the option for takeout and its just as good! Dare I say this is better than Hmart? For under 10 dollars I am not sure there is a better alternative for bibimbap in Philadelphia. Would definitely recommend!

This is a cute, small Korean place in Philly. I got the beef dolsot bibimbap. Everything came mixed together and the food came out very fast even though they make it on the spot. My boyfriend told me it’s traditional for it to be served in a stone bowl, although I’m not really sure why they charge a dollar extra for it, but as long as the food still tastes good, I’m okay with it. Be careful if you do decide to go with the bowl because it is hot when they first serve it, so make sure you don’t touch the bowl itself! It was my first time trying bibimbap and I was not left disappointed. I would definitely come here again if I’m craving Korean food in Philly because there doesn’t seem to be many Korean places down there that I know of.

This restaurant is a neighborhood gem. You can get really delicious and healthy food fast here. The owners are also super sweet. It’s a perfect place for takeout.

I picked up tofu bibimbop to go, and it was pretty good! Very healthy, good sauce. I would say half the dish was rice, so I would have preferred additional veggies. Apart from that, it was tasty! I wish they had spicy pork bibimbop! They take credit cards now too.

Dolsot bibimbap, served up with everything mixed already.
So easy, sizzling, and delicious

Korean food at its best. Great food. They have very less options but they have mastered the ones that they have. We have BiBimbap Dolshot chicken and the beaf soup and the cardamom tea. The bibimbap is awesome. The soup is also nice. They had a small cozy ambience with light music playing. They cook and serve themselves, they are really friendly people. The last thing is all of these comes with very little pinch on the pocket — the food is pretty much reasonably priced. A must try for all if you are in South street.

I should not write this. I should be selfish and keep this small cookery & it is kind owner all to myself. But that would be unjust to him, and I guess you eating reading people. Get it while you can though. This man cooks as if for his own family. He’s really happy to have you try his food. Best Steak soup & BimiBap & Korean tea I Have ever had. As in life, esp new food joints, all great things come to a conclusion, love while you are able to.

On one of the coldest evenings of the year, I found myself hungry and on South Street. Fortunately I knew right where to head… the tiny Korean hole-​in-​the-​wall called Bibimbap… or for short BAP. Inside it was bright and warm and the friendly owner had Yukaejang — a spicy beef soup — cooking. Of course I ordered it to warm up. I then followed it with a tasty Dolsot Chicken Bibimbap with extra Gochujang sauce. A cup of hot ginger/​cinnamon tea completed the meal. BAP is the kind of little café you can find on the back streets of Seoul or Pusan. I’m glad we have it in Philadelphia!

Are you one of those people who have a hard time deciding what to order? If you’re new to Korean food and want to get a staple — Bap is the place for you. No more flipping through the endless menu debating on three different things. Bap has one main entrée — bibimbap. You can choose your protein or simply just veg it out. We ordered the chicken and beef bibimbap. The owner was very nice, the food came out quickly, and the seating area was well maintained.
While I enjoyed my meal, it wasn’t outstanding. The veggies and beef were just okay. Unfortunately, I think they were overpowered by the sauce — which was a notch spicier than I wanted. I also think that $ 9 for beef bibimbap is a little high for the amount of food I received. Overall, I would say give them a shot if you’re in the area.

Super cute little hole in the wall! It can only seat a handful of people but it’s super worth it. I ate there when only the husband of the owner duo was working. It’s inspiring seeing how hard working he was. He ran the whole thing — granted there were only 5 customers including my boyfriend and me — -but was still super attentive and kind.
I ordered the beef bibimbap. It was very delicious and looked gorgeous. The portion could have been slightly bigger, but then it would have given you the super stuffed feeling. It was the right portion size. It’s pretty decent priced. I also had the ginger cinnamon tea which came in a nice home-​y mug, and it was warm-​in-​my-​belly nice. If you’re looking for a decent Korean place and want to support small businesses with hardworkers, give BAP a try.

Really cute place that is run by a husband and wife team. The Bibimbap in a stone pot was delicious and fairly priced. The portion size was solid and I left feeling completely satisfied. I agree that this is a hidden gem and worth going to, especially if you live in the area. Also, I like supporting nice small businesses like these. The owners were very friendly and nice and other than the Bibimbap, my wife really liked the Ginger Cinnamon Tea.
Of note, they take Credit Cards. I think the Unilocal reviews previously had said cash only.
4+ for the food, extra star for kindness.

BAP is a lovely hole in the wall Korean place. The menu is very limited and only has the heart of Korean food items like kimchi and bibimbop. The owners are very friendly and nice, though a bit awkward. I’m pretty sure this is because of the language barrier so it’s really of no fault of their own.
Good food, friendly and quick service at a good price. My only complaint is that I wish they gave you more food. One meal isn’t all that filling. My boyfriend can eat two orders on his own.

Great little spot with a super friendly owner.
Beef Bimbebap in a Dolsot:
Great spice, great flavor, and great texture. The rice is creamy on top with crispy rice on the bottom. Veggies were nice and crisp too. Beef was tender. The egg on top speaks for itself. The only thing this dish needed was a touch of soy sauce/​salt which I added at home and made it 10x more flavorful.

What a great little spot on South St. I never even knew this place existed! Their menu is simple (veggie, chicken, beef, tofu). Prices range from $ 7-​$ 9 depending on the protein you choose. I got a veggie bibimbap and it was delicious. They give you plenty of rice and a whole assortment of veggies. The fried egg is the star of course. The sauce is what makes the dish. It’s spicy just the way i love it!

Cheap, generous serving, and amazing service.
Only issue I have is the very limited menu so I would rate this an A– or 4.25 stars total. However, the bibimbap is amazing here. Very tasty and delicious. So much flavor. The food is very good and the owner was pretty awesome. I’m grateful to have tried this spot out for the first time and would HIGHLY and ABSOLUTELY recommend this spot to anyone looking for a healthy lunch.

Charming little shop w/​limited menu but delicious food. Seats about 8; so mostly take– out.
Why only3 stars? My beef bibimbap was very good, but was lacking the red cabbage & broccoli as pictured. Also for $ 8.95+ tax (the most expensive thing) I expected a bigger portion. It was satisfying taste wise, but didn’t really fill me up.
Perhaps I’m spoiled living in an area where there are a lot of Korean restaurants. I can get a bulgogi lunch box for $ 5.99(no tax) @Maat Zip; although the beef @ Bap is much better.
Definitely worth trying, but personally I can’t see becoming a regular. Would try it again.