The food was soo good! We got the short ribs and it was so flavorful and tender. The japchae had…read morefresh vegetables in it. The short rib soup was so rich and delicious. You order and pay at the front and sit down to eat. The place was clean and had high chairs for toddlers.

Drove all the way here from Boston to try this out! And must say, was very impressed with the food…read morehere--it was well worth the drive indeed. Have tried many of the Korean restaurants in Allston and this, K Restaurant, seems to outrank them all! As for service -- indeed you pay first, but was a bit confused about the server/front desk who pretty much tell you to order before seated (choosing your own table), take your order, serve you with all the food, etc -- literally she handles all the customer service stuff -- wondering why she did not appear at pleasant or smile at all. Don't get me wrong, fully aware of wide range of personalities -- some appear more excited and enthusiastic than others others -- even without the the usual tipping at the end, and especially with the tipping at the end. Here, of course you pay -- and finalize your tip or no time before being served with your food, but still the server did not appear to greet or show those standard pleasantries expected all common in America ... She wasn't rude or anything. It just seems like she's not happy being there. Any event, just some thoughts here. Would definitely be back. And do recommend this place to others who want delicious meal but just note the above.

Jason is amazing! We were here after work for dinner and catch up and Jason was absolutely amazing…read morein making suggestions and answering questions. They offer both KBBQ and hot pot, but the weather called for hot pot. We got the house and ginger mushroom broth, they have so many options to choose from. The restaurant was empty when we came in and was getting pretty filled at the end, but the service was very attentive and they kept clearing our table and asking if we wanted more food. At the end, he even gave us complimentary ice cream. 10/10 experience, I'll definitely be back!

I can't say enough good things about this restaurant, Jason the owner, and the entire staff. When…read moreour family was planning my nephew's celebration of life, they were kind enough to close the restaurant so we could gather privately, and it meant so much to all of us. This was my nephew's favorite spot, so it felt especially meaningful to be able to honor him there. As a Korean family, sharing Korean BBQ and hot pot together felt very fitting. The food was delicious --fresh, high-quality meats and vegetables, rich and flavorful hot pot broths, and a great selection of soju. The sauce station was also a highlight and really elevated the meal. Everything tasted authentic and thoughtfully prepared. They even offered chicken nuggets and fries for the kids, which is such a considerate touch. So many of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the food. What we will remember most, though, is the compassion and kindness shown by Jason and the staff. They created a warm, welcoming space during an incredibly difficult time and made it easier for our family to come together, share memories, and celebrate my nephew! We are truly grateful for everything they did and would highly recommend this restaurant--not only for the excellent food, but especially for the people and the care they show their guests.

We visited about an hour before closing, and even though we ended up being the last people to…read moreleave, the staff were incredibly kind and never made us feel rushed. I really appreciated how relaxed and welcoming the experience was. I enjoyed having different dining options to choose from: All You Can Eat, À la carte, or a combo meal. We went with the 2 for $68 combo, which came with a small selection of meats and vegetables and ended up being the perfect amount of food. Everything was delicious, and we really enjoyed being able to try a variety without ordering more than we needed. Overall, it was a great experience and I would definitely come back!

I would only suggest this restaurant to someone that has been to a Korean, cook yourself place, and…read morereally enjoys the experience. I would caution anyone that is uncertain or unfamiliar. I would tell anyone that doesn't like incredibly fatty meat, or that likes their food cooked beyond medium rare to dine elsewhere. The hostess was friendly, we told her we had never been to the restaurant before, she quickly walked us thru the menu. Our waiter came by, we told him we had never been there before. We ordered various dishes, and plates of meat were dropped off. No explanation whatsoever. As he turned to leave, I said again, we'd never been there before. No insight into how best/long to cook anything. Every meat dish was incredibly fatty, like, 2/3rds fat. I placed meat on the grill, it cooked very slowly. I asked him to turn up the temperature as we liked our meats cooked well, so he turned the heat up. At one point he said he was going to swap out the grill-pan, and turned the heat down, while meats were still cooking. This was incredibly frustrating, I felt like food was taking forever to cook, and the longer I sat there staring at the meat, the more annoyed I got. It was all you can eat. We didn't finish our first order of 5 dishes we were so annoyed. It was not worth the money, it was an unejoyable experience. I've only been to a few self-cook Korean restaurants previously, and generally liked them. I think the staff needs to be more aware when someone asks for guidance, that they should try to be more engaged. I left angry, and still hungry.

Came here with high expectations and was mildly just satisfied rather than blown away. I've heard…read moregood things about Naksan and while the meal was good, it wasn't excellent nor did it have me raving and wanting to go back for more. The setting feels very modern and clean. Staff were okay, not too attentive honestly which isn't great when they're supposed to be tending to your meal. The food was okay, but not amazing in quality or quantity - just all right and expensive. Overall, I probably wouldn't come back, but this was by no means a bad experience. It was nice to try, but it wouldn't be my first choice for KBBQ moving forward.

Naksan BBQ was disappointing and overpriced. The upscale atmosphere doesn't make up for the small…read moreportions, and having a server constantly standing at the table cooking the meat felt awkward. The beef tasted good, but the amount served was hard to justify for the price. The japchae and soybean stew were also frustratingly small. The cheese and potato pancake was overly oily, and the japchae leaned a little too sweet. The egg soufflé, tteokbokki, and side dishes were enjoyable, but they weren't enough to make the meal feel worth it. For what this place charges, I expected much more. A nice setting and a few good dishes don't make up for poor value.

Amazing server! Our first time eating here and it was very chill for a busy day in Salem. We tried…read morethe Sotteok skewer which was crispy and delicious. My sister had the Chicken Katsu and I had the K Chix Sandwich. Not bad for the pricing but it was very good and crispy. So was the katsu. I recommend the garlic sauce on the sandwich. Would come back!

Came to Salem for the day. While all of the restaurants had long lines and hour long waits, this…read morerestaurant only had a handful of customers. I've been to other locations before and the food was decent but lacked the flavor other locations had. Service was ok and prices are about the same as other locations. I really love the bi bim bap and how it was served in the Stone pot bowl. It makes the rice super crispy and it is one of my favorite Korean dishes. Had to ask for a lot more Gochujang than what was served to make it the spice level and flavor I'm used to. The chicken was cooked well and was served piping hot. It was a good place to stop to use the bathroom and eat while everywhere else was packed.

Been here to eat twice and ate in the restaurant both times and it was a great all around…read moreexperience, from good food and great customer service i have nothing negative to say, each meal ive had has been great and the second time i was there i was even given a little slush and it was crazy because in my head i was thinking of getting one after i left, the tables are clean and the restaurant it self is very calm and a nice place to eat a meal, the food comes out relatively fast and nice and hot, i cant wait to try more on the menu, ive had ramen, a corndog and fried mandu so far and each one id definitely get again

Visited BAB while checking out Malden for the evening and we had a delightful experience! The…read morerestaurant is small but we had no trouble finding a table. It seems like they do a lot of takeout and we saw several delivery people stop in to pick up orders during our visit. My partner and I both ordered the beef dolsot bibimbap and it was amazing! The veggies tasted so fresh and the crispy rice was a fun and delicious surprise. I thought the pricing was very reasonable as well. After paying for our meal, the waitress asked if we would like to try some lychee slush! We said yes and she brought over cute cups of slush with sprinkles. It was a tasty and refreshing way to end the meal. We'll definitely be back someday!

FRESH! AMAZING and fast!…read more Cute little place, not many people eat inside. But they serve this amazing tea, unlimited and the side dishes are great! Great service. Plates are a little expensive but I think the portions are great! Tastes authentic. Each plate is probably around $18-25 My jampong wasn't too spicy, but had all the seafood!

What a gem this restaurant is! The food is absolutely delicious and genuinely tastes like a home…read morecooked meal. I would recommend all dishes we ordered especially the scallion pancakes. We ordered the following: 1.) Chicken fried rice 2.) Glass noodles with chicken and veggies 3.) Egg noodle soup 4.) Gan Poong Gi Bab Everything was delicious and came with a variety of pickles. The quantities were generous for the cost per dish. The service during pick up was smooth, friendly and fast. We will come back here again for sure!

The Spicy Stir Fried Jjambong is one of the best dishes I've ever had. And then we went back a…read moresecond time and it was just as good. And we ordered it as takeout and it was just as good. It's not merely that the dishes here are really good. They literally appear to incorporate likely "eating path journeys" into the distribution of the Haemul-Jjigae seafood stew. There's artistic flair and expertise. Sometimes the chef will come out just to have a peek at people enjoying the food. She seems so happy that we think it's great. Are you kidding? This place has to be the best restaurant in the entire area. Here is an important piece of criticism: the website shows pictures of the dishes in a sensible way; the *menu* will leave you without the slightest idea of what anything looks like. It basically came down to randomly trying new dishes in order to discover new favorites that look very appealing. I genuinely wonder if the menu issue might be artificially keeping business at a lower level. People would come here even more often if they could see photos of what the dishes look like.

Been wanting to eat here for so many years but never found the time...and it's in my city. I…read morefinally decided to go by myself on my birthday and enjoyed it very much. I went for lunch on a Tuesday. It wasn't packed, but had at a few people being served. My waitress was very nice and very quick. I ordered Mul-mandu which are steamed beef, pork and vegetable dumplings. They were extremely good and plentiful. I also ordered Dolsot Bibim Bob which is a hot stone pot rice with egg, meat, noodles and veggies and spicy sauce. It was also pretty good and very filling. With your food, you also get 6 side dishes to complement your food. To end it all, they offer you a cold ginger tea that hit the spot! The food was very affordable and I will be visiting again soon to try out other menu items.

I've had the experience of family cooking and a warming grandmother doting over me at this place…read more If you've never had Korean food, nor had the atmosphere. I'd say stop by to experience that! It has all the basic dishes, brought out to the lovely grandmothers that will clean veggies and watch Korean dramas in front of you, and you'll feel like a kid growing up again. Service was top notch! Food aside, phenomenal, hot, and certainly filling to the point where the two times I've been here; all led to me taking home more food haha 5/5 would come back with friends and family :)

A nice little restaurant in Westborough. Went there for dinner after a day's work at the office…read more Not crowded and only had 2 other persons patronizing the restaurant when I arrived. Service was quick, even though the server didn't seem to speak fluent English. Ordered a pork Bone Stew which looks really good. Portion was quite large as well.