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Boku- Columbia, Columbia, SC

Boku- Columbia

4.3
4.3
293 Reviews
$30 and under
Asian
916 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201-3128

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
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–Wed 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–1:00 am Fri 11:30 am–1:00 am Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 293 people are saying

Boku- Columbia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Columbia

    Innovative

  • Columbia

    Healthy

  • Columbia

    Hot spot

  • Columbia

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Boku-Columbia offers a lively dining experience with standout service and a fun atmosphere. Patrons rave about the "amazing" small plates and imaginative cocktails. The Grinch-themed decor adds festive cheer, especially during holidays. While some dishes fall short, favorites include the "fantastic" Szechuan green beans and Hong Kong ribs.

293 Reviews
  1. Dawn

    Charleston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a wonderful experience. Love the drinks, food and service.

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  2. Taylor

    Charleston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a Great experience at Boku. The waiter was very friendly and attentive. We asked for a few options on mocktails and we ordered both of the options to try. Extremely reasonable priced mocktail at $6 a piece compared to some restaurants that charge you the same amount as a cocktail. We had four small plates to share which were all Amazing. We had the Hong Kong ribs, calamari, Bao buns, egg rolls. I want to go back to try some of the other small plates and also their entrees!!

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  3. Richard VIP

    Charleston11 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Waited 55 minutes after placing order for food to arrive. Also very noisy.
    Boku- ColumbiaResponded on April 1, 2025
    Richard, your feedback is invaluable, and we will certainly take it into consideration as we strive to improve the dining experience for all our guests. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

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  4. Patrice

    Charleston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience. The food was delicious. Our server was very attentive and friendly.
    Boku- ColumbiaResponded on March 27, 2025
    Thank you so much, Patrice, for sharing your positive experience. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another great experience.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was very slow. Took about 15 minutes to get a drink and about 20 for dessert. My crab Rangoons were burned and the flavor was off, General Bob’s was underwhelming and the fried rice was so bland. My husband ordered the Hong Kong ribs and the Char Pork noodles, he enjoyed both.
    Boku- ColumbiaResponded on March 28, 2025
    We apologize for the slow service you experienced and the issues with your meal. We strive to provide a delightful dining experience for all our guests, and it's disappointing to hear that we fell short during your visit. We're pleased to hear that your husband enjoyed the Hong Kong ribs and Char Pork noodles. Your insights are invaluable to us, and we'll use them to ensure we improve in the areas you've highlighted.

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  6. MelissaM VIP

    Greensboro10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here to celebrate a birthday and the service and ambiance were terrific. Food came out very quickly and the appetizers were delicious. Highly recommend the Szechuan green beans!
    Boku- ColumbiaResponded on March 4, 2025
    Thank you for choosing us to celebrate your birthday! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the service and food. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again.

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  7. Desiree VIP

    Charleston17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a Good time at Boku. Service and food was great. Fun cocktails.
    Boku- ColumbiaResponded on March 4, 2025
    Thank you, Desiree! We're pleased to hear that you had a great time at Boku and enjoyed our cocktails.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice vibe, drinks were inventive, food was pretty good too. Service was great,very kind & attentive
    Boku- ColumbiaResponded on March 3, 2025
    Thank you! We're glad to hear that you had a great experience. Our team always strives to provide excellent service, we hope to see you again soon!

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  9. Jeff

    Jacksonville28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A tasty, service friendly and reasonably priced dining experience. The pre-dinner cocktails were imaginative and quite tasty. We enjoyed a couple small plates along with the Pho and Pad Thai entrees. The service was friendly and attentive. We enjoyed the experience and will return to taste more of the varied drink and food menu.
    Boku- ColumbiaResponded on February 24, 2025
    Thank you, Jeff. Our team works hard to provide friendly and attentive service to all of our guests, and we are glad to know that you felt well taken care of during your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  10. Christian

    Atlantic City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great music, beautiful art, and delicious food. Loved the Ube-Bay!
    Boku- ColumbiaResponded on February 17, 2025
    Thank you, Christian! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance and the Ube-Bay.

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Boku- Columbia is rated 4.3 stars by 293 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
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916 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201-3128

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Columbia
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–1:00 am Fri 11:30 am–1:00 am Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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