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Eastside - Ocean Bo restaurant
5.5

Ocean Bo

  • Eastside
  • $$
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    bad
  • Perks
    great

Food: Mediocre palette, palatable portions

Ocean Bo delivers a mixed bag when it comes to their food. The BBQ Pork Buns and Garlic Spare Ribs receive top marks for taste and portion size, while the surprisingly sweet Egg Tarts charm the palate. Sadly, the creativity and freshness are wanting, with meals often lacking in originality and some dishes tasting stale or reheated. It's a roller-coaster, some dishes hit the spot, others disappointingly mediocre.

  • Great Value

    Affordable, great taste, quick service, ideal for good value meals.

  • Okay Taste

    Most dishes tasty, some bland or mediocre; overall decent experience.

  • Low Quality

    Some found the food stale, frozen, reheated, and not freshly made.

Top 3 dishes at Ocean Bo

  1. 1

    Bbq Pork Buns 🏆

    Sweet, nostalgic char siu, crispy top; delicious with perfect meat to bun ratio.

    Bbq Pork Buns dish
  2. 2

    Egg Tarts

    Egg tart has flaky crust, creamy filling, perfectly sweet.

    Egg Tarts dish
  3. 3

    Shark Fin Dumplings

    Best dish, flavorful, good even when replacing shumai.

    Shark Fin Dumplings dish

Vibe: Suffocatingly tight and outdated

The restaurant's vibe leaves much to be desired. With a cramped and outdated interior, diners are forced to navigate an uncomfortable atmosphere. Date nights are a nightmare, given the unwelcoming ambiance of tight seating and disruptive noise levels. However, its buzz suggests popularity, indicated by a consistently busy environment.

  • Great Buzz

    Crowded, busy environment indicates popularity and lively atmosphere.

  • Bad For Dates

    Cramped and noisy, unsuitable for intimate date nights.

Perks: Distressingly unaccommodating and disquieting

The perks at Ocean Bo arguably worsen the already disappointing experience. Noise levels soar, making conversations a challenge. The outdoor seating feels an unwitting participant in a public display, boorishly placed in a parking lot setup. Service often falters, with slow delivery and occasional discourtesy from staff members. Add in excessively tight spaces unsuitable for large groups or children, and Ocean Bo leaves a lingering sense of unease.

  • Okay To Park

    Varied experiences with parking, from ample spaces to occasional crowding.

  • Bad Service

    Service sometimes slow, staff can be rude, and seating delayed.