Banban Fusion Eatery

Banban fusion eatery is a cafeteria right around the middle of greensboro in Tysons. They have a variety of Asian fusions food options like stir fried bowls, salads and sandwiches. I came here getting the kogi steak and cheese. For around $8, you get a decent sized sandwich that taste really good! The kogi steak was pretty tender and Sandwich bread with it was toasty. It's definitely a must try for steak and cheese fans who want to try a bit of kbbq mix. The sandwich also came with kettle chips which was pretty nice.I would say one of the biggest downside is that the restaurants building just started to charge for parking. So the best place to park is the parking garage that offers free 30 min parking. Though they prepare the food fast, I highly recommend coming either early or after lunch rush since the line can build up.

Banban is another one of those sushi "bowl" places. However, unlike all the other poke places, Banban has been open for years, and is much less trendy and more straightforward. Personally, I like that much more because there are no crowds of teenagers and the no frills vibe suits its surrounding environment better. It's tucked away in an office park. In and out is easy. Just place your order at the cashier first, then wait until they call your number and pick up your food at the counter where they assemble the food, underneath the menus.Next to that counter are additional condiments like Sriracha.There are some chairs and tables to eat at, but it's more of a takeout place than a sit-down restaurant.While they're open for breakfast, I have only eaten here after 11:00am, so my review is for their lunch, and specifically their sushi bowls. I've posted pictures of 3 different kinds, the Sushi-ko, Hawaiian, and Chirasi bowls. Each bowl has your choice of fish, grain, and then has a particular set of vegetables.In all honesty, I'm not too particular, so the three are not very different, aside from the assortment of vegetables you get with them, and the sauce. It's a pretty simple concept, but gives you enough variety. I like them, and am more concerned about getting a healthy mix of foods packed into the same meal. Banban certainly succeeds in this department. The quality of the ingredients, at least recently, is pretty standard. I'm not a sushi expert, so I can't comment on the fish quality, but it seems fine, and the veggies have consistently been fresh while I've visited over the last few years.If you work in the Tysons area, this is a great healthy lunch spot. While I only get the sushi bowls, you can also get:salads, wraps, sandwiches, tacos, burritos, and noodle bowls. Plus you can customize entire bowls. That's about 30 different options! While their selections favor omnivores, vegetarians have a few options, too. One important thing to note is that the word "sushi" might imply that it's Japanese, but it's actually a Korean place. This separates it from the other similar places because they offer bulgogi, kimchi, etc.Everything is under $12, and most items are under $10, and the portion size is comparable to other fast-casual spots. It's great for one serving, and if you're a healthy eater who adheres to advised portion sizes, then you'll be more than satisfied. If you're someone who is used to super-sized portions, then you might find it less filling (compared to a Chipotle burrito or Cava bowl). All in all, I come here because it beats all the unhealthy options, and because it has always been consistently satisfying. Service is also straightforward and pleasant.As a side-note, parking is sparse, so please keep that in mind. You'll either have to circle around, or walk there. This parking situation, plus the fact that they're not particularly remarkable prevents me from giving it 5 stars, but the consistency of quality, straightforward businesslike experience, and health factor are pluses in my book. I hope this helps!

I think I have to give this place a second try. I stopped by for lunch about 1.5 hours prior to closing and ordered a Hawaiian Bowl. I'm honestly fiending for poke and this is one of the closest things for now until Lei'd Poke House opens up in Tyson's Corner. The tuna in my bowl was really sad looking, hacked to pieces, and nothing like the fish in the other pictures. I actually left the last few pieces of tuna for the trash because it tasted a little fishy. Again I attribute these faults to the timing of my arrival. The rest of the ingredients looked and tasted really fresh. The other items on the menu look really appealing in photos and in the descriptions. I'd possibly return to try the chirashi bowl but until then, I'm waiting to get Lei'd.

This is a cafeteria on the ground floor of this building. There's just a couple of tables, most people come in and take their food to go, since the majority of the crowd is lunch crowd from the offices in the area. They close by 3pm. They have good Korean bowls, make your own salad and noodle bowls, poke bowls etc. the food is fantastic. Their bulgogi beef and Kalbi chicken are fantastic. Try it with the Gochujang sauce- sweet and spicy!! Lots of options to add in as well. A good lunch spot for take out.

I've been wanting to try this place for awhile now and I finally had time today to grab lunch. Like the other reviews say it is HARD TO FIND! Entrance is on the side of Enterprise and parking is usually pretty packed. Beware! There are Enterprise ONLY parking spots! DO NOT PARK THERE.The restaurant itself is a small office cafe-optimized for people to grab their lunch and go. They have several menu items such as sandwiches, bibimbap, and hibachi bowls. I ordered the classic bibimbap with brown rice. It was very fresh and delicious! One of my favorite meals in a while and it was under $10 which is a sweet deal! The veggies were very fresh and I enjoyed the brown rice's consistency! The marinated beef was good but some pieces you could tell were over cooked and not as tender as you would like.Overall, a great hidden gem to grab a ~healthy~ lunch with your coworkers if you are in the area.

I came to this place a few times to grab a quick lunch since it is very close (walking distance) to my job. It can get very busy during lunch but even with the crowd, the food is always the same quality. I have tried a few things off their menu: Tacos: pork tacos here are pretty good. It's a good portion and has a lot of flavor. You get 3 tacos for about $7.50. Burrito: I have tried the kogi beef burrito and the spicy pork. Both are good and flavorful. One thing I noticed is the burrito is mostly rice so there are some bites where you only get rice and tortilla. Also a good portion for about $7.50-$8.Bi Bim Bap bowl: I really enjoyed this! It's a large portion and quite good! It's $11 so a little on the pricy side for lunch but it's made with all fresh ingredients and will definitely fill you up. Sushi bowls: I have created my own and picked off their menu (sushi ko) and honestly this is my favorite dish here! It's always fresh and very delicious. The portion is just right. The sushi bowls cost between $11-$13 depending on if you choose off their menu or create your own. Overall, this is a good option for lunch if you work in the Greensboro area but is pricy compared to other lunch spots. They also have a good selection of lattes and coffee/tea beverages as well as breakfast. Breakfast is reasonably priced ($2 for bagel and cream cheese)

TLDR; Entrance is on the side of Enterprise Rent A Car, Good food, and long lines during lunch rush.If you are in the Greensboro area, and you are looking for a quick bite to eat, this place usually does the trick for me. Finding this place is a little tricky due to the fact that the entrance is towards the back of the building on the side of Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Once you walk along side the building you will have to walk through two sets of doors before reaching the Eatery which is a lot closer then it sounds. They have a variety of customizable bowls, sandwiches, and salads to choose from. My goto is their Classic Bibimbap without the bean sprouts and carrots because i'm allergic to carrots. I wish they would let me substitute it for things that I'm not allergic to, but it's an additional 50 cents for each substituted item. I personally don't like their gochujang sauce because it has a weird citrus flavor to it, but their cilantro peanut dressing is awesome. I would get a customized bowl, but the bowls start at $7 dollars and for each protein or vegetable you choose, the price gets added on. Price wise, I like the signature bowls, because you get more for what you pay for, but that's just me. The lunch rush usually starts at 12 and the line becomes super long, but they make the food pretty quickly so the line goes pretty fast. Overall, the food is pretty good and when I have meetings all day this is my go to spot for a quick bite that won't put me to sleep afterwards.

I came to Banban for some carry out lunch. It is tucked away inside of an office building and you can't see it from the street. I walked but if you drive and park, they will validate 30 minutes. I got the Hawaiian poke bowl. It was tasty and I enjoyed it all. It was made pretty quickly but still tasted fresh and looked great. My only qualm is the portions are small. I understand that sashimi grade fish is expensive but I would've rather paid more for a slightly bigger portion. Maybe they couldn't added more rice? It just filling enough/smaller but less expensive than what I am used to at other places. Overall a solid choice and I will be back

I had the hibachi bowl with tuna and salmon Yesterday. Wow! Wonderful! Having a breakfast sandwich now. Delicious!!!

Hawaiian bowl is the best. Salmon. Brown rice. Killer.Parking is hard but worth ot to go here.