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Boku- Columbia, Columbia, SC

Boku- Columbia

4.5
4.5
243 Reviews
$30 and under
Asian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
At Boku Kitchen and Saloon, you can be sure you are receiving only the highest-quality meals with the freshest ingredients possible. We pride ourselves on not serving our customer's pre-made food. We make everything from scratch, including our noodles, salads, crab rangoon, calamari, soups, cocktails, and more! All our food is made-to-order. You won’t be able to find quality like this elsewhere!

We want to make your time at our restaurant as enjoyable as possible. Therefore, at Boku Kitchen and Saloon, you can trust that we will provide you with a made-from-scratch meal paired with the best cocktails, sake, wine, and craft beer you will find in Columbia, SC.

Our team is excited to serve you, your family, and your friends' delicious meals and beverages. See you soon!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (803) 708-8577
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 243 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Columbia

    Best Service

  • Columbia

    Best Ambiance

  • Columbia

    Best Value

  • Columbia

    Innovative

  • Columbia

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Boku in Columbia offers a "fantastic experience" with exceptional service and a vibrant atmosphere. Diners rave about the "amazing food," particularly the dim sum brunch and creative drinks. Despite occasional menu transitions, the attentive staff and delightful ambiance make it a must-visit spot for "happy hour, a date night or just the girls."

243 Reviews
  1. Arischa

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The green beans were fantastic! I had to order them twice.
    Boku- ColumbiaResponded on October 25, 2024
    Thank you so much, Arischa! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our green beans enough to order them twice. We hope to see you again soon at Boku Kitchen and Saloon!

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  2. Abigail

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    amazing waitress and the lychee martini is my favorite just wish it was a little stronger!
    Boku- ColumbiaResponded on September 25, 2024
    Thank you for your kind words about our amazing waitress and for sharing that the lychee martini is your favorite. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration.

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  3. Christine

    Orange County

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The server, Ian, was very attentive, but the food was average. The Pork Bao was a thick slice of dry, tasteless pork. We took one bite and didn't touch it. The Pad Thai and Seaweed salad were good. Ian sang a Happy Birthday with a gong, that was awesome. The dimsum menu was very limited and they were out of Spicy Wings.
    Boku- ColumbiaResponded on September 24, 2024
    We're glad to hear that Ian provided attentive service and that you enjoyed the Pad Thai and Seaweed salad. We apologize that the Pork Bao did not meet your expectations and that we were out of the Spicy Wings. We appreciate your input and will take it into consideration for future improvements.

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  4. Desiree

    Charleston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love coming here for happy hour, a date night or just the girls! Always good food and service.
    Boku- ColumbiaResponded on September 19, 2024
    Thank you so much for your kind words, Desiree! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoy visiting us for happy hour, date nights, and girl's nights out. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

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  5. Lawrence

    New York City

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dining at Boku. Do yourself a favor, run don’t walk to Boku. I’m an extremely fussy gourmand with high expectations. If I lived in Columbia, I would be there at least two times per week. Bravo to the staff! 
    Boku- ColumbiaResponded on September 13, 2024
    Thank you so much for giving Boku Kitchen and Saloon a try, Lawrence! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience with us and that our staff met your high expectations. We hope to see you again soon!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great and so was the staff. Try the Brussel Sprouts. They are amazing.
    Boku- ColumbiaResponded on September 13, 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and found our staff to be great. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

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  7. Brett

    Charleston

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went there with a friend Friday 8/23 to get an idea of the place I chose to have some work buddies out on 8/25. Tried a Bloody Mary and 3 appetizers, everything was awesome. On 8/25 my Bloody Mary was nothing like Friday and my main entree Pho looked nothing like the menu, looked like sliced turkey, and the broth was lacking any exciting flavor. Might go back during week at lunch and hope the bartender is different and set expectation for my entree.
    Boku- ColumbiaResponded on September 13, 2024
    Brett, we're glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience on Friday and we appreciate you bringing your work buddies back on Sunday. We're sorry to hear that your Bloody Mary and Pho did not meet your expectations on Sunday. We will definitely take your feedback into consideration and work on improving consistency in our drinks and dishes. We hope you give us another chance during the week at lunch.

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  8. Dominic

    New York City

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food! It is my favorite place in Columbia.
    Boku- ColumbiaResponded on September 3, 2024
    Thank you so much for your kind words, Dominic! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoy our food and that we are your favorite spot in Columbia. We appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon at Boku Kitchen and Saloon!

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  9. Jasmine

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very courteous and cared about us as customers 10/10
    Boku- ColumbiaResponded on August 13, 2024
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We always strive to provide top-notch service to all of our customers. We hope to see you again soon at Boku Kitchen and Saloon.

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  10. Frank

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ian our waiter was fabulous as was Sean the manager. Ian did not disappoint with his food recommendations. Great food and service. Will be back again.
    Boku- ColumbiaResponded on August 9, 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience at Boku Kitchen and Saloon, Frank. We are delighted to hear that Ian and Sean provided you with excellent service and that you enjoyed the food recommendations. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

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FAQs

Boku- Columbia is rated 4.5 stars by 243 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Boku- Columbia

916 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201-3128

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Columbia
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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