Bunsik 88 is a Korean street food restaurant in Rowland Heights serving Korean Soul Food classics — hand-rolled kimbap, cupbap rice bowls, tteokbokki, fish cake soup, and Korean fried snacks — built for takeout, ready in minutes. Stop by 18327 Colima Rd or order online for pickup.
Bunsik (분식) literally means "flour food," but in everyday Korea it stands for the corner street food shops that fed generations of students, office workers, and night-owls. Steaming pots of tteokbokki, racks of kimbap, vats of fish-cake broth, fried snacks behind the glass — all cheap, fast, and full of soul.
We grew up on those flavors. Bunsik 88 is our way of bringing them home with you.
Old-school Bunsik (분식) was designed to be eaten standing up, fast. We've kept that spirit but rebuilt the menu for modern takeout — travel-friendly packaging, sauces packed separately, rice cooked to stay tender, fried snacks that hold their crunch.
Every roll is hand-rolled. Every bowl is built to order. Nothing sits — it goes straight from our kitchen to your bag.
"Bunsik (분식) is fast food with feeling.
That's what we serve."
Bunsik 88 brings the corner-shop flavors of Seoul to Rowland Heights — but rebuilt for how we actually eat now. Every kimbap roll is hand-rolled to order, never sitting under a heat lamp. Every cupbap rice bowl is built fresh, not scooped from a steam tray. Every batch of tteokbokki is simmered in our gochujang sauce while you're on your way over. It's the bunsik tradition, with the shortcuts taken out of the cooking and put back where they belong: in your ordering.
Korean street food — Bunsik (분식) in Korean — is the daily soul food of Korea. Born in the small, no-frills shops that fed students after school and office workers on quick breaks, bunsik is about flavors that punch above their price. Kimbap (Korean rice rolls), tteokbokki (chewy rice cakes in spicy gochujang), eomuk (fish cake soup), and tempura-style fried snacks — cheap, fast, and full of personality. We named our shop after that tradition because that's exactly what we're serving.
Our menu sticks to the classics — Cheese Kimbap, Bulgogi Cupbap, Classic Tteokbokki — but we've added a few signatures of our own: the 88 Veggie Kimbap, our most-ordered roll, and Combo 1, the full Bunsik 88 spread in one box. Pickup orders are typically ready in 12–18 minutes. We're closed Mondays, open 10 AM Tuesday through Saturday, and 10:30 AM on Sundays — all until 8:30 PM. Find us at 18327 Colima Rd in Rowland Heights, the heart of the San Gabriel Valley's Korean food scene.
5.0 average · what guests are saying about Bunsik 88
"I ordered two types of kimbap — bulgogi and katsu. They were both delicious and fresh. I loved the packaging that the kimbap came in and the service was kind. Very cute, tiny place and yummy food. Can't wait to come back and try other items on the menu."
"Quick service, fair prices, good food quality. The king sized portions are huge. Recommend the spicy mayo."
"This place has delicious Korean food. I always order the teriyaki chicken — it has an exquisite flavor, and the service is excellent. You don't have to wait long for the food, and the staff is very friendly."
"The service is really great and the owner is very kind. The actual place isn't sit-down but it's very well decorated and cute. The menu has very good options but isn't too overwhelming. And all of the food looks exactly like it does in the photos. You can't go wrong with this place — one of my favorites."
"The food is amazing!! Will definitely be coming more often!"
Bunsik (분식) is the Korean word for street food — the casual, comfort-food category found in corner shops across Seoul and the rest of Korea. It literally translates as "flour food," but in practice it covers everything from kimbap (seaweed rice rolls) and tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) to eomuk (fish cake soup) and Korean-style fried snacks. It's the food generations of Koreans grew up on.
They look similar but they're different traditions. Kimbap (김밥) uses sesame oil-seasoned rice — not vinegared rice — and the fillings lean savory and pre-cooked: bulgogi, spam, egg, pickled radish, vegetables. It's a meal you can eat with your hands, packed for picnics or lunches. Sushi, by contrast, is typically eaten with chopsticks at a counter and often features raw fish.
Yes — Classic Tteokbokki and Rosé Tteokbokki both come in three spice levels: Mild, Medium, or Hot. Jjajang Tteokbokki is made with savory black bean sauce, so it isn't spicy. Just note your spice preference when you place your order.
Every roll is hand-rolled to order — never pre-made or sitting on a shelf. It means pickups take a few extra minutes (most are ready in 12–18 minutes), but the rice stays tender, the seaweed stays crisp, and the fillings keep their texture. That's the trade-off we'd rather make.
Our website orders are set up for direct pickup at 18327 Colima Rd, Rowland Heights — usually ready in 12–18 minutes, and ordering this way gets you the best price. If you'd prefer delivery, you can also find Bunsik 88 on the major food delivery apps.
Combo 1 ($25.99) is the easiest way in. It's the full Bunsik 88 spread in one order: our 88 Veggie Kimbap roll, Classic Tteokbokki (pick your spice level), a fried snack of your choice, and a canned drink. You get a roll, a soupy-saucy dish, a crispy snack, and a drink — every category of bunsik covered.
Monday: Closed
Tue – Sat: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Sunday: 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM