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Absolutely solid korean.
The banchan was on point - very very good kimchi, namul and radish. The steamed mandus are delicious. The ganjang KFC was too sweet for my liking but cooked perfectly. The spicy pork bulgogi was amazing and the portion was huge. My dining companion had stone pot bibim bap. It was served nice and hot so it crisped up the rice as he stirred it which is his ideal. He said a lot of places dont heat the stone pot hot enough. Theres a good amount of seating... its not the most comfortable but its still fine. The service was friendly and attentive. Highly recommended.
Be the first to ReplyI think of this place when I just want to eat reliable
I think of this place when I just want to eat reliable average Korean food. The place is open later than other restaurants and I think that the food is dependable where it isn't amazing but it is worth the price. The dishes we had weren't truly authentic in the way it was made, but it was still good to eat! I really liked the scallion pancake because it was crispy and chewy. The service here is really efficient and the employees are hard workers, along with being friendly. The place itself has a good amount of tables for people to eat and usually doesn't have a line/waitlist. I wouldn't come here if I wanted true Korean food but it is definitely not bad at all if you never tried Korean food!
Be the first to ReplyIntroducing someone to Korean food for the first time on
Introducing someone to Korean food for the first time on their birthday. It was a quiet Wednesday evening. Friendly service. Food came out a little weird, but I guess as it was ready--the japchae came out first without its partner in the combo Galbi, then something like 15 mins later the pork bulgogi comes out, then 9 mins later the Galbi. But whatever things happen. Food tastes great. Hot. Nothing that has just been waiting under a heat lamp so we're happy. The Galbi was the winner. The glaze, the tenderness, the quality--all great. Not too fatty so that was special too. The fajita style veggies with both meats were also great--fresh, not overdone, not charred. The pork bulgogi was a bit gritty, the sauce/ seasoning just seemed a bit too separate and not complimentary to one another. Still good, but the texture seemed off from how the dish normally comes. Also a surprising portion. Bigger than I thought it would be so we appreciated that as well. The japchae glass noodles surprised me with their powerful great flavor. Great texture, great chew, great balance of veggies and noodles. The veggie sides were also great. Would have loved a little more kimchi but for my partner's first time eating Korean food--she LOVED kimchi immediately! Thank you for not using just bland big batch kimchi from generic store vats. It was crisp and very well flavored.
Be the first to ReplyI came once before and it was a solid 5 star.
This visit felt like such a nickel and dimed experience. They charged $2 for white rice with an order of kalbi. We ordered mul neangmyun and they didn't bring mustard or vinegar initially and when they did, it came in the tiniest of dishes. Bring me the bottle, I like it sour, don't judge me. The food itself still deserves a 5 and I'll keep that rating, but really disappointed in the service portion.
Be the first to ReplyI really liked the array of dishes that I tried.
Spicy Pork Dolsot Bibim Bab was great - like fried rice but with spicy sauce and in a sizzling stone that created some crispy rice around the edges. I also loved the taste and texture of the glass noodles in the Japchae. The PA Jeon was a thicker version of the scallion pancake I know and it was nice since it was a more robust appetizer.
Be the first to ReplyFood used to be better here but i still like it because our
Food used to be better here but i still like it because our 2 favorite go-to dishes are very consistent. Tangsu-Yuk is amazing every time- crispy and fresh and the sweet/sour sauce is perfect! Jjajangmyeon is always good too! I add a bit of salt. Plenty of noodles and sauce. Soondubu broth really lacked flavor and salt- i remember it being better in the past. The Spicy pork bulgogi used to be sooo good here but this time it seriously lacked flavor and the pork pieces were chopped up into super tiny little bits which is weird. It used to be a saucier dish, this time it was almost dry no sauce. Also doesn't come with rice which is fine so you have to order rice separately. Service is generally good, they are always kind, but last time the servers ditched all the customers after they served the food, and started socializing and eating their own dinner at the front table. We waited forever and they never came back. My friend had to go over and interrupt them and ask them for the bill and takeout boxes. We've come here since the end of 2018 and it was sooo good back then! I think some of the chefs may have changed since then which makes sense but hopefully they revive some of the dishes that have since gone downhill.
Be the first to ReplyDecent Korean food.
My boyfriend got the beef bibimbap and it's filling. I got the gopchang sundubu jigae, it was fine, I didn't know it came with white rice on the side already so I got extra and ended up not finishing the whole thing lol. Just wish the jigae had more pork intestines in it because that's I was so excited about trying but overall good pickup/ takeout experience
Be the first to ReplyWas a little disappointed this time around, though I was
Was a little disappointed this time around, though I was particularly excited after my prior experience. The appetizer, a seafood pajeon (fried scallion pancake), seemed mostly rice flour, with minimal seafood flavor and minimal scallion flavor (or scallions). The texture was spot on and crispy though. The bulgogi dish had meat that was too sweet, and some bits were a bit too tough or dry. It's also odd that it didn't come with rice (I think the menu notes this as such, but it definitely needs rice to go with it). The flavors needed more complexity. The Dweaji Sundae Gukbab was listed without some crucial information; ingredients on menu were listed as "Bone soup with pork meat & Korean sausage" but what emerged was a significant amount of pork intestine, and less meat itself. The vegetable japchae was the strongest of them all, though there needed to be less onion and more of other types of vegetables. The cellophane noodle was well textured and held it's heat well, making it a really nice comfort food.
Be the first to ReplyThe galbi was so good! However, we got a plate of noodles
The galbi was so good! However, we got a plate of noodles and it fully tasted like dishwasher soap. It was very offputting. We mentioned it to the waiter who obliged and got us a new, non-soapy noodle dish. still felt a bit weird after that
Be the first to ReplyThe Insider name for this place is "No Rice.
" The food seems to be day-old. Otherwise, okay.
Be the first to ReplyCame in and waited for 20 minutes like they said.
Not sure if we needed a reservation because they kept asking if we had one. Overall, the server is really nice and I love the combo options. Jajangmyeon with fried pork is the best combo! I know some restaurants sell them individually so this is my first time going to a restaurant that puts them together.The jajangmyeon was 7/10, I feel like I've had better and it didn't feel as flavorful. The tteokbokki was 10/10, really enjoy the glass noodles in there. Usually you don't get that in many restaurant and this was by far so tasty and chewy to perfection. Very neat place to stop by for lunch or dinner. I'd definitely go here again.
Be the first to ReplyWow! Gluten free options, YES! The japche was so flavorful,
Wow! Gluten free options, YES! The japche was so flavorful, with a beautiful array of fresh vegetables...I only wish I wasn't so full! The kimchi fried rice was outstanding, but the Tofu soup was HEAVENLY! It's very spicy, and very flavorful! The service was excellent, very accommodating at lunch, and the restaurant is very clean! Even the other guests, the regulars, perhaps, were lovely! We can't wait to come back!
Be the first to ReplyI've made this place bookmarked for the longest time and
I've made this place bookmarked for the longest time and finally went to the Brookline location. The server was friendly and brought out the banchan pretty quickly. My favorite thing about korean restaurants is when they bring out the banchan. My friend and I ordered the Cheese Tteokbokki, Seafood Soondubu Jjigae, and the Grilled Mackerel. The Tteokbokki came out first with the other dishes following it. I wanted to like the Tteokbokki and Mackerel so badly, but it was not for me. It was super fishy tasting and not in a good way. The Tteokbokki was even a lil off tasting after chewing it. However, my friend did like her Soondubu Jjigae. Maybe it was an off night for them, but I don't think I would come back.
Be the first to ReplyFood was soooo good.
Great service too! Every single dish was amazing and large portions.
Be the first to ReplyThe food was very good and unique items on the menu like
The food was very good and unique items on the menu like Kim chee pancake which was delicious. I love Kalbi and they prepare it to my liking. The service was great. Can't wait to return...love this place.
Be the first to ReplyIt's not exactly subtle food, but when your tongue wants to
It's not exactly subtle food, but when your tongue wants to be pulverized with garlic and gochujang sauce, come here. Hearty portions, consistent quality. You won't even feel the bitter cold walking back out into the winter night, and you didn't break the bank for a warm belly either.
Be the first to ReplyI ordered the jjajang myeon combo with kkanpung gi while my
I ordered the jjajang myeon combo with kkanpung gi while my friend ordered the cream jjampong with tangsu yuk. The jjajang myeon tasted alright, but I felt like the ratio between the sauce to noodles was not even, so I ended up with a lot of leftover sauce and toppings near the end. I tried a bit of my friend's cream jjampong and found it pretty yummy. There was subtle spiciness and creaminess to the broth, and it did not taste overwhelming. My friend's major complaint regarding the dish was the excessive number of onions present in the dish. The kkangpung gi was overly spicy, which deterred me from enjoying the dish. On the other hand, the sauce for the tangsu yuk was yummy. I was disappointed by the lack of meat present in the dish though. The breading, although nice and crispy, was overwhelmingly thick in comparison to the amount of meat present in this dish. Considering how much you had to pay for the combo to get the additional meat dishes, I felt like I was being cheated out of my money. The portions of each dish were nice, and we left the restaurant feeling pretty full, even having leftover meat to bring back. Overall, the food was alright, but I would only come back for the cream jjampong as that is not a dish I can find anywhere else in Boston.
Be the first to ReplyTook my parents here and we had such a pleasant time.
Food came quick and the staff/our server was so friendly. Really loved the japchae and the bulgogi dishes.
Be the first to ReplyOrdered Beef Soondubu for pick up! Food was ready in about
Ordered Beef Soondubu for pick up! Food was ready in about 12 minutes after my order was placed, service was good, and restaurant smelled like good food as well! I typically order jjambong when ordering Korean food, but was craving tofu soup today.The portion size (a quart) was decent for the price. The flavor itself was decent. There was a decent amount of beef and it was tender. I believe there were some cucumber or maybe crunchy zucchini that was in the soup which was a bit different than what I'm used to, but everything worked together nicely. It also came with three side dishes (kimchi, radish, and bean sprouts) which were appreciated. The serving size was enough for two meals for me. I would definitely be interested in trying other dishes from this place!
Be the first to ReplyI hate to write this for a Korean restaurant but honestly,
I hate to write this for a Korean restaurant but honestly, this is the worst Korean food I've ever had. I am visiting Boston and I'm so sad to have wasted a meal here. I do not think I am picky at all when it comes to food but this is not it, people. You can tell there is absolutely no thought or care that goes into their food. I've had better Korean food in Palm Springs! Lol. Anyways, if you are on the fence, I am warning you, don't do it.
Be the first to ReplyI came here during the summer and was seated outside.
The restaurant is very cute, with nice decoration and ambience especially during the warmer months because of street seating. We ordered the seafood pancake: a little too thick which caused it to be soggy and dense, wasn't a big fan. Pork dumplings were solid, but those are always something that can't be messed up. Spicy pork bulgogi was not spicy at all to my taste and a little too sweet for me but still yummy. The jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles) was what I was looking forward to the most, but was a bit disappointed because it wasn't as flavorful as I expected, but the noodles and sauced were cooked well. My favorite dish we got was the japchae, the noodles were chewy and seasoned well. The menu is a tad bit pricier than I expected, but portions are a good size. BAB Korean Bistro is a decent spot to a get a fix of Korean food if you are in the area.
Be the first to ReplyWe came here as our first meal in Boston for the weekend.
I ordered the Agu Maeuntang, or spicy monkfish and vegetables, while my friend had Tofu Bibimbap on a stone pot. The soup consisted of mostly onion slices as vegetables, and the broth itself was above average salty, but it still went well with rice.Service was a bit inconsistent; I waited for several minutes while my friend's food already arrived. But I liked the interior decor of the restaurant (paper koi fish on the walls).
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