News Summary
West Knoxville welcomes Yummy Bowl, a new restaurant specializing in Mongolian-style, build-your-own stir-fry bowls at 8414 Kingston Pike. The eatery provides a diverse menu of customizable options, including appetizers and sushi. With family-friendly pricing, Yummy Bowl aims to be a lively dining destination. Guests can enjoy dinner for $14.99 or lunch options, creating personalized bowls for a unique dining experience. While food quality impresses with a rating of 4.25, guests experienced longer wait times for sushi compared to stir-fry dishes.
West Knoxville is welcoming a new dining option with the recent opening of Yummy Bowl, located at 8414 Kingston Pike, the former site of CiCi’s Pizza. This restaurant specializes in Mongolian-style, build-your-own stir-fry bowls that are designed to cater to a variety of tastes and preferences. Priced at $14.99 for dinner, affordable options are also available for lunch and children, allowing families to enjoy a meal together without overspending.
At Yummy Bowl, the dining experience begins with customers selecting their base, which can be fried rice, white rice, or brown rice. Guests can then choose from an extensive menu of raw vegetables, proteins, seasonings, and sauces to create their personalized stir-fry bowl. A chef stir-fries the chosen ingredients on a large grill, delivering freshly prepared meals that are tailored to individual tastes.
For those looking for a classic Asian experience, the restaurant offers a variety of appetizer options and a large selection of sushi. One notable item is the New Orleans sushi roll, priced at $13.99, featuring an enticing mix of crawfish, avocado, tempura crunch, spicy tuna, snow crab, eel sauce, and masago. Another option includes traditional stir-fry dishes, with prices starting at $11.25 for classics. One dish featured steak, hibachi sauce, and a mix of vegetables including broccoli, onion, mushroom, carrot, and zucchini, also served with a choice of rice.
The timing for meal preparation varied significantly; while the stir-fry dishes were served quickly, guests noted that sushi took an additional 10 to 15 minutes longer to arrive than expected. This discrepancy meant that the build-your-own bowl was delivered only after other guests had finished their meals.
Food quality at Yummy Bowl received a commendable rating of 4.25 out of 5. Service garnered a score of 3.75, while the atmosphere was rated at 3.5. The restaurant is known for its lively, family-oriented setting, making it an ideal choice for those looking for a vibrant dining experience, although it may not suit diners seeking a more tranquil environment.
Yummy Bowl aims to create an inviting atmosphere for families and individuals alike, boasting a menu that reflects a diverse range of Asian culinary dishes. The restaurant is part of a chain based in Indiana that operates multiple locations. Their offerings span beyond just stir-fry, including Japanese ramen and Korean fried chicken, demonstrating a commitment to providing a broad array of flavors.
The restaurant’s hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. As part of its family-friendly setting, Yummy Bowl does not serve alcohol and provides children’s pricing, making it a convenient choice for family dining.
In conclusion, Yummy Bowl stands out as a new culinary destination in West Knoxville, combining the excitement of a build-your-own meal with the flavors of Asian cuisine. Whether enjoying a customizable stir-fry or a classic sushi roll, patrons can expect quality food and a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.
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- Wikipedia: Asian Cuisine
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- WATE: Inspection Report on Knoxville Restaurant
- Google Scholar: Mongolian Cuisine
- The Burn: New Yummy Bowl in Northern Virginia
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Cuisine
- Knox News: Knoxville Dining Additions
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