Bandoola Bowl GW

100/100 Love this pure Satvic Food. Delicious, clean, fresh, high quality, great service!Order: Vegan Papaya, Mango, Ginger bowl with Lemon Dressing, Not Spicy!! Yum!! Come back for sure!!

Such a tasty and quick lunch option located in Western Market. I love the shrimp noodle bowl. The portions are generous, and I love that it includes lots of veggies. They offer spicy and non-spicy options. I got it with the peanut sauce and it was light but flavorful and very appetitizing. Also, service was great! If you're unsure what to order, they will give you recommendations and ask if you have any allergies.

I recently went here for an early weekday lunch and was pleasantly surprised by my meal. Although the bowl was expensive (over $15) and the chicken initially did not look tasty, I enjoyed the bowl. There was a good balance between the amount of chicken, vegetables, and noodles, and the spicy peanut sauce tied everything together (and was also very spicy). Given the lack of good food options in Foggy Bottom, I would recommend if you are in the area and need a meal.

The western market is conveniently located amongst all the 9-5ers stomping grounds yet I haven't fallen in love with many of its options yet - next to falafal inc, this is the best option for bang for your buck and quality fast casual- the workers are the sweetest people who are incredibly lively and seem to really care that you enjoy your experience and food- I ordered the ginger bowl with shrimp and my joking with the worker about my high spice tolerance paid off, this was SPICY. it was light and refreshing like a vinegary coleslaw with a punch - I wish they added more than 4 pieces of shrimp but considering it's fast casual I was just happy to not doubt the ~food poisoning potential~ of the shrimp at all- you can really tell the vegetables are fresh (they have greens legit straining out water behind them) and the sauces are flavorful and far from store bought generic

The location is a bit misleading on various map services; this is in the big Western Market complex but it's really on the west side of it, a booth in the open section. Having found their original location in Georgetown untenable, I was told, this location will hopefully stay around. A Burmese salad is really something if you haven't had one. The ingredients are finely shredded and so numerous and varied that it's hard to describe. They'll usually simplify things for you by asking a couple of questions about what you want, but there are a ton of ways to customize here and they're very friendly to special dietary needs. They'll do noodles and rice for more money if a salad isn't sufficient, but I do usually come for a salad.When I finally found this location open, they had mango in season and I got a mango salad and added tofu and a bit of spice. The mango was quite sharp in flavor, the tofu plentiful, and the overall experience not too different than what I remember from their old location. One sits in various tables strewn around the complex. It's an expensive bowl (although realistically, pretty much everything other than Falafel Inc is going to be pricey for what it is in this area). But if you want something different, healthy, and delicious, Bandoola Bowl remains a winner.Also check out Mandalay in Silver Spring, under the same ownership. They've had a fair amount of turmoil with their various locations and will likely move out of Silver Spring, but anywhere they pop up, the food will be good.

Bandoola Bowl is a Southeast Asian delight, serving up delicious and generously sized dishes packed with fresh ingredients. Whether you opt for chicken, pork, shrimp, or tofu, the protein options are diverse, paired with your choice of salad, rice, and/or noodles. The spicy noodles are a standout - perfectly cooked with just the right level of spiciness, adding a nice kick without being overwhelming. The meal is a burst of flavors, thanks to various herbs and sauces available. The staff completes the experience, being nice, helpful, and impressively quick to serve. A go-to spot for a flavorful and satisfying Southeast Asian meal in a casual spot.

Actually really good. It's located inside of the western market near GW's campus and I've always wanted to come here so I'm glad I got to check it out. They have really good variety of different salads which are refreshing and crisp and perfect in the summer I ended up getting the green mango salad which was perfect. I got medium tie level spicy which was just enough. As an Indian I can't even handle the spiciest of Thai without blowing a gasket. Anyway the salad was very refreshing tasty I split it with my group and everyone agreed. If you're in the area you should definitely give them a try as the price was reasonable given the quantity and quality of food. One bull was enough to split with three people as we were sharing different dishes from other vendors. Parking for Western market and other amenities I'll get into whenever the market itself

I always go here for lunch in between class. The man working the station is always so kind. The bowls are sizable and filling. Also did I mention they are absolutely delicious as well?

This is inside 2000 Penn closer to the CVS in the weird indoor mall/food court/food hall that they recently renovated. It's not like a Chipotle where you pick and choose your ingredients. You order your base (I chose brown rice) and protein (I chose chickpeas) and they populate the toppings, mix it up, and drop it into a to-go bowl. I didn't get a chance to add or remove any items because the guy values speed over satisfaction. He looked at me and said I would like their lemon sauce as opposed to the various other options. I said OK. I paid with the cashier (about $14) and collected my bowl. I didn't receive a good value for the price. The bowl was bland, boring, and unsatisfactory even after requesting a side of and adding the spicy sauce. The food also made my stomach unwell later in the day. I wouldn't order it again.

This place has been my to go to in the area - amazing food and always the most positive people. I always go for the curried chickpea bowl. 10/10