Bibibop Asian Grill opens today with discounts, prizes

Bibibop Asian Grill opened its 51st location nationwide Thursday, July 13, 2023, in Washington Twp. CONTRIBUTED

Bibibop Asian Grill opened its 51st location nationwide Thursday, July 13, 2023, in Washington Twp. CONTRIBUTED

Bibibop Asian Grill’s third Dayton-area location is going all out for its grand opening today in Washington Twp.

The Korean cuisine-inspired restaurant at the new location at 1057 Miamisburg-Centerville Road is celebrating by offering discounts and prizes all day.

Customers wearing orange — the restaurant chain’s signature color — will receive $5 off their in-person order during opening day. New Bibibop Rewards members who download the app and sign up also will get a $5 reward added to their new account.

Medical professionals, educators, and members of the police and fire departments can enjoy a complimentary bowl with valid identification.

Bibibop specializes in Korean dishes served in a fast-casual serving style that allows diners to customize their rice bowls. Photo from Bibibop Asian Grill Facebook page

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Bibibop is a fast-casual, build-your-own service concept similar to Chipotle. Guests can choose to create their own bowl with a base of purple or white rice, noodles or salad, and add protein and a variety of hot and cold toppings including potatoes, bean sprouts, corn, cheese, sesame kale and more.

Guests also have the option to add sauces to their bowl including Yum Tum, Teriyaki, Spicy Sriracha and several others.

The build-your-own, fast-casual restaurant was founded in Columbus in 2013. It opened its first Dayton location three years later at 1200 Brown St. near the University of Dayton campus. Another location opened in June 2020 at 5225 Cornerstone N. Blvd. in Centerville.

The new Washington Twp. location is the 51st store for Bibibop nationwide.

“The Bibibop Asian Grill concept has performed very well with consumers, as demonstrated by our steady growth through the years,” founder Charley Shin said in a release. “As we’ve expanded, we have never lost sight of our commitment to bringing our signature ‘WELL B•ING’ to all the communities we serve by strengthening our neighbors and enriching the lives of our team members.”

The new Bibibop Asian Grill moved into the space previously occupied by Five Guys at 1057 Miamisburg-Centerville Road. The burger chain moved from that location to 1004 Miamisburg-Centerville Road in 2019 due to occupancy costs.

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Staff Writer Natalie Jones contributed to this report.