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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 787 reviews

What Jamie Collins doesn't like about Balo Kitchen:
We were excited to try the fried chicken and French toast that was featured on their website. When we asked about ordering it, we were told they don't offer that dish. The food was average, with the bahn mi being the standout. We also tried the General Tso's wings, Hainanese chicken, and crispy pork belly. We had to wait a while for our food and had to check on it ourselves as the staff forgot to give us a buzzer. Ov... View all feedback. What Talia Weber likes about Balo Kitchen:
I love the open food court concept were the place is located. I had the Garlic Fried rice and added chicken as a protein. I also had the Steak Fried rice wok style. The steak was super tender and flavourful. The garlic fried rice was okay and a little under cooked. I would give it another try, since I was the second in line after they've opened for the day. View all feedback.

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Menulist
2.8 ★ from 16 reviews
Kylie
13.07.2022 - 23:30

Had the laksa and it was just ok, but not satisfied with my request. the broth found to be too rich and not enough deep. as the fact that they can get level 0-4...

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Jadyn
13.07.2022 - 23:30

Crispy porkbelly over rice is a must~ great spot for dinner, or a friday hangout with some friends.

Chloe
13.07.2022 - 23:30

Great vibe and concept, solid food. Crispy pork belly is a little on the sweet side, and banh mi has regular spring mix/lettuce instead of more traditional vegg...

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Kacie
13.07.2022 - 23:30

I got unlucky and found a piece of Metal shaving in my food last night. I ordered the Beef Lo Mein. It is so good but how they prepare food scares me now. I los...

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Alana
13.07.2022 - 23:30

Ordered Dan Dan Noodles at “2/4 spiciness” and they were ridiculously spicy. I worked at a Mexican restaurant that made its own habañero salsa that wasn’t as ho...

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Restaurantji
3.7 ★ from 258 reviews
Jouwad
25.08.2024 - 10:53

Came here with my family and every meal was a homerun. I ordered the Ramen which was great, my daughter just did plain nuggets which were seasoned very well. My...

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Eric
25.08.2024 - 10:53

Food is always hitting at Balo Kitchen! I recommend if you want that umami and nuoc mami flavors to try their pork belly rice dish. Texture is crispity and crun...

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D
25.08.2024 - 10:53

This place is not very good about dietary restrictions and will not work with you to accommodate. Also, they do not allow substitutions so if you cannot eat a c...

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Kiet
25.08.2024 - 10:53

The wok fried beef dish I ordered tasted great and all the flavours were perfectly balanced. The staff are friendly. Price is a little on the high end though.

Dave
25.08.2024 - 10:53

This place is not very good about dietary restrictions and will not work with you to accommodate. Also, they do not allow substitutions so if you cannot eat a c...

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