Scarlet Bowls

I ordered a poke bowl and received only 9 small pieces of salmon compared to the large bowl of veggies and rice. Paid around 14 dollars but was definitely not worth it. Called and asked if there’s anything they could do and said that it’s just how it is. Also bought the mango milk tea but tasted very artificial and was lukewarm. They seem to have other decent options but was very disappointed.

I have only been here once but you guys… I wouldn’t say I recommend the salmon poke bowl bc the actual amount of protein was SO SO SMALL. I got a build your own poke bowl, which I think was around $12-13, and my friend got like the House Salmon Bowl (I’m not sure what it’s called), which was around $16, and we both got miserably small amounts of salmon. (Photos attached, the second photo my bowl is mixed up.) I actually liked the bowl quite a bit, but it’s just not worth it for me for this small amount of salmon.

The restaurant wasn't busy so I got my food quickly. I lived in Japan years ago but when I moved to New Jersey I discovered most "Japanese" restaurants weren't Japanese. The menu items weren't the same. I took a chance on Scarlet Bowls and I'm happy with the results. I ordered 2 dishes from their small plates menu. I ordered Takoyaki, fried balls of potatoes with octopus in the center covered in spicy mayo, it was delicious. This was food available from street vendors in Japan. It brought back memories. The Pork filled Steamed Bun was a new dish to me but I enjoyed it. For the main dish I ordered one of my favorite dishes and hoped it was as good as I remembered, Curry Chicken Rice. Yeah! It was good. It's a simple dish but it was one of the first orders I made in a restaurant in Japan. I will be returning to this restaurant, I highly recommend it.

i got a poke bowl for takeout and it was so good! i was really craving something fresh and this was perfect, so many options of things to add to the bowl as well which was such a nice surprise. it was loaded and delicious and the owner was so nice. will definitely be going back :)

This place is Phenomenal. I can find good food anywhere as long as I look around so the thing I really look for as a certified foodie is service. The food is not the only thing that is serving. The ingredients are serving, the customer service is serving, and the owner herself (The Scarlet Empress) is serving. I got the sushi burrito and the sushi chips to go, and it was ready for me in a jiffy. I usually don’t write reviews for places but I knew I had too when I was taking my dog for a walk and the owner was standing outside Scarlet Bowls and took the time to play with my dog. On a brisk, gloomy day after hours of labor at work and class: the Scarlet Empress herself took the time to ask me how I enjoyed my food yesterday and consoled me during the darkest hours of New Brunswick. Just as we were in the midst of departing, she grabbed my shoulders with her warm, gentle hands and ushered me to go back home and get a jacket before I got a cold. Come on now. I teared up and walked back home to grab what a jacket because I knew the Scarlet Empress was right. Now don’t get me wrong, I’ve been nearly naked during chaotic weekend nights and went on plenty of drunken food tours on Easton Ave.,however, never have I been advised out of genuine care to bundle up. In fact, I feel as if I’ve been encouraged to strip more but that’s a topic for another conversation… Scarlet Bowls is run by The Scarlet Empress herself and beware Rutgers University: she has started her reign. I have vowed to go back every week solely to be blessed by her presence again. Dear reader, you are ever so lucky to get a glance of her in the reflection of my attached picture. But do take it upon yourself to see her in person and support this electric new spot. It’s so fire.