Best restaurants near me in Columbia, SC

My boyfriend and I had a great time eating here to celebrate our 3 year anniversary! We ordered the calamari, the first kbbq combo option, and the tiramisu crepe cake. Even though the first combo option said it feeds 1-2 people, we had plenty of food leftover. It could probably feed 3 people. The sheer amount you get is absolutely worth the price alone, but the service, experience, quality, and taste makes this the best deal. Our server, Jason, was wonderful to chat with and helped walk us through the dishes and pairings. The owner himself was going to every table, including ours, and helping cook. The restaurant is beautiful and clean, a great location to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays, or to have friends and family dine together. The tables are a little wide because of the grill, so you might have to talk just a little bit louder to hear your guests. Despite not having eaten Korean food before, it was fun to try all the new dishes and we loved the meal. We will definitely be back in the future!

We had a big party, so we tried just about everything on the menu. From the drinks to the appetizers (Brussels are amazing!!) to the tasty entrees, everything was so good! It was very filling and majority of us went home with leftovers. Can’t say enough good things about this place!

Exceptional service and food, from reception to table. This was a quick trip to Columbia- ate lunch and dinner there and both were excellent. Justin at lunch service was a standout, very kind and helpful. What a nice surprise for a chain restaurant!

Boku is THE spot! Workers show they care and are the sweetest! And does not hurt the wallet!! Things I would recommend: PORK NOODLES: amazing! something new that i’ve never tried but definitely hit all my cravings. GENERAL BOB CHICKEN: this is definitely my favorite thing they serve, the chicken taste so fresh and so real, and a side of fried rice makes it even better. This would be on my death row meal! SPICY NOODLES: so delicious, but definitely do not buy if you can’t handle the heat, my boyfriend was in tears… lol. but i devoured with love! PEACHES AND CREAM YAZU: not sure if that’s the exact name but this dessert will make you feel like grandmas hugging you! i still dream about the next day ill see this dessert! Overall this place is top tier, the atmosphere is beautiful, the food is yummy, and the prices are accurate! They are inclusive and accommodating! I LOVE BOKU!!

I loved the experience!! Our waitress was amazing, we would go back just for her!