BellyBowl Kitchen & Boba Bar (Southloop)

“The food was delicious, and the space was very clean.”

The food was delicious, and the space was very clean. I recommend the crispy butter toast it’s soo good! Will definitely come again :)

Julia Gyruk

Dec 2025

“My boyfriend and I have been coming to this place since we started college, it’s become our go-to spot.”

My boyfriend and I have been coming to this place since we started college, it’s become our go-to spot! The food here is amazing, and the portion sizes for the price are unbeatable. I always end up getting the same thing because it’s just that good. The Crab Rangoon is delicious, and the Spicy Seafood Creamy Udon is, in my opinion, the BEST thing on the menu! I try different drinks every time, but the Mango Smoothie is always a favorite. On my last visit, I tried the new Matcha Mango Smoothie, it was creamy, refreshing, and absolutely delicious. This place is amazing, and my boyfriend and I will definitely continue to be loyal customers!

Angie

Nov 2025

“this place was absolutely packed, probably because it's one of the few places in the loop that's not a total rip-off.”

this place was absolutely packed, probably because it's one of the few places in the loop that's not a total rip-off. The amount of food that you get is substantial, and it's pretty delicious! meat quality was mediocre, and if you come during the busy times, you could be waiting at least 20 minutes. for about $12, it's decently worth it.

Brett

Oct 2025

“I got the crispy chicken rice bowl and it was tasty and filling.”

I got the crispy chicken rice bowl and it was tasty and filling. The chicken was crunchy and well seasoned, though the sauce could have had a little more spice. The rice and veggies made it feel like a balanced meal. The place itself was comfortable and relaxed which made lunch easy. Overall a solid choice that I would order again.

Bryce Donner

Sep 2025

“Got the fried chicken rice with veggie pot stickers - Perfect lunch spot, dude behind the counter...”

Got the fried chicken rice with veggie pot stickers - Perfect lunch spot, dude behind the counter was super helpful and made sure my order came quick so I could catch my train and beat the storm!

Timothy Powers (Tim P)

Aug 2025

“big portion, food came out quick!”

Wenny Yustalim

Jul 2025

“Very cozy place with great music.”

Very cozy place with great music! The drinks were fresh and tasty, and the ramen broth was delicious. However, I wouldn’t recommend the noodles—they tasted like instant noodles, which took away from the overall experience

Arina

Jul 2025

“BellyBowl is seriously impressive.”

BellyBowl is seriously impressive. As an avid bubble tea drinker, I can confidently say this is one of the best spots I’ve been to. The boba is really good, and the tapioca pearls were perfectly cooked—soft, chewy, and super fresh. I ordered three mango green teas with extra boba (yes, they’re that good), and each one was consistently delicious. The staff was kind, the service was quick, and the prices were very reasonable for the quality. Everything about the experience was smooth and enjoyable. I’d absolutely recommend BellyBowl and will definitely be coming back!

Shuyin Chang

Jul 2025

“I LOVE IT HERE! As I wandered Chicago I saw this place and planned to go and I'm glad I did. And...”

I LOVE IT HERE! As I wandered Chicago I saw this place and planned to go and I'm glad I did. And also they do accept cash here also 12 bucks for ramen? I would gladly take it! The food is great and I got a korean chicken ramen and next time I'm going to get seafood ramen here. So if you want to spend less than 20 bucks here I would recommend it

Susana Reyes (Drawstrings41)

May 2025

“Week later update lol: I decided to try the tofu roll fried, and it was good but I definitely...”

Week later update lol: I decided to try the tofu roll fried, and it was good but I definitely prefer it the original way- the flavor is outstanding and that seems to get lost in the frying process. Next day update: I ordered dinner again, seriously I’m so grateful to have another option for a yummy meal in the south loop. This time I got the creamy tofu udon noodles, tofu roll with no eel (vegan friendly), raspberry cake and almond cookies. The udon is addicting! I enjoyed my leftovers for lunch and was already considering ordering it again for dinner lol. The tofu roll was the best and freshest roll I’ve had in a really long time. And I was happy at how filling it was! Sometimes sushi isn’t filling to me, but this was very satisfying 😋 And what stood out to me about the raspberry cake was the sweet smell of raspberry as soon as I took the lid off the container. It was just as good as the mango cake, but somehow more fragrant 😍 and the almond cookies were yummy, I haven’t had them in many years so it was nice to have them again. Original review: Wow I should have been ordering from here sooner! I like their online ordering system lets you pick a time other than ASAP. Since this restaurant is right next to the Roosevelt station, it’s perfect to place an order on the train and it be ready when I arrive. Also, the pics don’t do the portion sizes justice! I was so surprised at how large the containers are (fork for size in my pictures). Great value in price, serving size and deliciousness 😋 I got the tofu Mapo rice bowl, veggie pancake and mango cake. I’ve only had a veggie pancake two other places and this is by far the tastiest! The rice bowl was so yummy and made me look forward to trying the tofu udon bowl which I almost ordered this time, but decided to go with the rice bowl instead. I will say for the rice bowl I rarely if ever use soy sauce but ended up using the soy sauce that came with my veggie pancake in the rice bowl because it felt like it needed a little extra flavor or something. The soy sauce is really good though so I don’t think it was a bad thing lol. And the mango cake was so good I had a piece for breakfast the next day 🤭 Great prices, yummy food, vegan friendly, and convenient location- happy they are here in the south loop and I recommend you check them out!

Courtney Smith

Mar 2025

“Swung by here on our last day in Chicago to get some lunch before hitting the road and we loved it.”

Swung by here on our last day in Chicago to get some lunch before hitting the road and we loved it. Hot fresh food! Everything was seasoned to perfection and the spicy Korean noodles my husband had were the perfect spice level he was hoping for. Our milk teas were perfect too, not too sweet like some places make them and we could taste the taro. Great prices for the large portions we got. Guy at the counter was friendly and helpful as well.

Taylor Packer

Mar 2025

“Last night’s portion size for tofu nuggets was insane.”

Last night’s portion size for tofu nuggets was insane! Filled all the way to the bottom. Worth every penny 🩷

Tan Sharma

Oct 2024