Came here after Disney on Ice. It felt like they were understaffed but they still gave great…read moreservice. Staff were still friendly although overwhelmed. Noticed the guy was helping serve and grilling at the same time. The boiled pork belly platter is a good sharing platter and was good. Had the baby and toddler with me so couldn't enjoy it as much so took it to go. The soup was good and loved that I got to salt to my taste.

We used to absolutely love this place, but our most recent visit was so disappointing. Not sure…read morewhat's happened over the years but the portions & quality got significantly lower while the prices got much higher. $33 for a combo with such tiny portions is insane. Not to mention our meat was overcooked to the point of being tough to chew. The Soulongtang broth was nice and rich but they barely gave any glass noodles. Banchan was bland. Overall, very sad to see their current quality because in the past they used to be one of the best in Allston.

Casually stopped by with my parents, no expectations and it did not disappoint!…read moreBeef bulgogi was the fave, so much flavor but not too heavy. Katsu chicken curry was generous on the portion and was a comfort meal. It was my first time trying Tkeokbokki, these ones are pretty spicy! The shrimp katsu was a miss though - not whole shrimp, instead it was a fried paste/mix? Overall, huge menu so I'd come back to try the wings and sushi!

ordered soy garlic chicken wings, very good. tteoboki,…read morekimchi tofu soup, seawood salad. pickled radish very good. quick service.

I really wanted to try the spicy rice cakes. It was delicious. It had a mildly sweet undertone with…read moremostly a very yummy spicy flavor. I tried the seaweed rolls, too. I don't know much about Korean food, but it was fun to try some dishes I have never had before. Everything we ordered was enjoyable and tasty!

This place is fantastic! It's a small restaurant on a Main Street and counter service. However, the…read morerestaurant itself was accommodating and felt very clean and inviting. The menu was large and had some great dishes. I ended up ordering the mango milk tea and the spicy pork bibimbap. My food take a little longer than my partner's to come out which always leads to that awkward "should I start or not?" question. Thankfully it didn't take too much longer for my food to come out. The milk tea tasted great! Very refreshing and not overly sweet. I wish there a little bit more mango flavor but it was by no means bad. The real star of the show was the bibimbap. The portions were large and all of the food tasted fresh, very flavorful, and came out hot. Although the restaurant seemed unassuming this was probably one of my favorite bibimbaps I've ever had. The staff were also very nice and apologized for the wait. They come and collect your plates when finished. I highly recommend trying this place out if you're in the area even though parking can be a bit tricky!

The food and service were amazing! The servers and manager (Dennis) were informative, helpful and…read morekind. Theo helped us with the menu and picked out a great beer & soju for us! A couple other servers helped bring food out to the tables and kept up with picking up plates as they were cleared. Each being very nice. Yes the tables are small and a tight space which can be a concern BUT they know how to work the space and can still have an enjoyable meal. We had a total of 4 banchans, 2 apps and 2 entrees along with sauces, rice and our drinks on the table. A lot, and it still worked. The food was amazing. I could probably drink their sauces. The sashimi was fresh. Everything was great. I'm not a Korean food connoisseur so not sure about lower ratings on here but from my understanding it is inspired by family style meals. That being said I think the smaller portions + multiple plates meant for sharing are perfect and makes for a fun meal that leaves you at a satisfied full. As for comments on authenticity while I cant comment much on that I feel this always varies as families across regions of any country have their own influences and versions of meals. The food is good, the service is great, and with that you can have a great meal solo or with company!

Easily the best meal of my long weekend in Boston with top reviews on not just food, but service as…read morewell. It's a small place with options for bar or table and could be a little cramped for some. I wish I caught the name of our server who was outstanding, patient in explaining the various dishes and helped our pronunciation! Not pictured in our photos were the sashimi and stir-fried squid with veggies plus kimchi jjigae and panjeon. We enjoyed every dish and wish we tried more of the banchan outside of the complimentary. Leftovers were a must and just as enjoyable the next day. Great place that I'd love to visit again!

Great ambiance, nice dimly lit atmosphere and each grill is nicely spread out. The service was…read morequick and wonderful. The servers grill the meat for you here. The food was all divine. Meats were delicious and cooked great! Definitely on the pricier side but worth the splurge for a nice date or meal with friends. Parking can be a doozy but if you circle the block there is street parking on the opposite street. Would definitely go back, this is Boston's best upscale-esque kbbq that I have had. Overall an 8 or 9/10, only deducting points because I do feel the price is a bit much in comparison to other restaurants that offer the same (but I also understand this is the only place bringing this kind of service in Boston atm) signed, a KBBQ fanatic

This was my first time trying KBBQ in Boston in probably 10 years or so. Based off of the photos,…read morebranding and ambience, I was expecting a somewhat upscale experience. While I appreciated small touches with being able to put your jackets in a plastic bag under your seat, everything else fell a bit short. The quality of the meats and produce was a bit disappointing. The onion our server used to flavor and start our grill with looked dry, the pumpkin seemed to have a bit of frost as though it were frozen, and the overall quality of the meat was a bit lackluster. Even towards the end of our meal, even when our server told us the meat was ready, a couple of pieces were still raw. The banchan was not bad and the bibim naengmyeon we had was probably the best part of our meal. Sadly I don't think we'll be back based on our experience.

I was really impressed with my experience here. I stopped by on a weekday evening where there was…read morebasically no wait at all. We started with a salmon yamakake ($13) which had a very fresh, delicate flavor. The grated yam adds a super gooey texture which might not be for everyone. Both of us went for hot udon dishes and tried the beef sukiyaki ($20) and roast duck ($25). I loved how the broth in each dish was unique, super savory, yet light at the same time. I was initially a little bit annoyed at the price point for these dishes, but after seeing just how much protein each udon came with, I felt that the price was very fair. The udon was bouncy, chewy, and a decent portion size. I ended up having to take some leftovers home. Of the noodle soups I've had in Boston over the past year, I think the broth at Somenya has been my favorite! I can't wait to come here again to warm up with their broth on a cold winter day.

- texture of the udon was phenomenal! so smooth, buttery, and chewy!…read more- duck was so succulent and tender - spicy crab was not that spicy and the crab brought a lot of nice sweetness to balance. - quantity and quality of meat for duck and crab were well worth $25 - fried tentacles SHMACKED

Located in the midst of the Allston/Brighton, this is a good spot for some Korean comforts…read more Frankly, it was my first visit in several years, but the staff were very welcoming and the food still very comforting in the cold weather we have. My personal favorite thing to order was the Tangsuyuk, especially with how it was served separately from the sweet and sour sauce. Yes, I know it's just another crispy fried pork dish, but as someone who seeks comfort in food, it's definitely worth a try. Anyway, not a personal fan of their seafood pancake as it seems pretty doughy for my taste, but would definitely give everything else another go (or perhaps try something new) the next time I visit!

In a departure from my usual order, I tried the Soondae Gukbap, the blood sausage stew ($17.95)…read more With the order, I received small dispensers of gochujaru / chili powder and salted fermented small shrimp. These are commonly used to season stews that aren't soondubu. The bone stock seemed clear and flavorful even before adding the small fermented shrimp. The ratio of pork belly to blood sausage was far too high. The blood sausage had also started coming apart, leaving small vermicelli bits floating around.

We came here on a Saturday evening without a reservation and were seated with no wait. The service…read morewas great and our orders both were taken and came out pretty quickly. For the food, we got the tuna kimbap, Seoul toppoki, and bulgogi hot pot for two. Everything was SO good. The ingredients were fresh and the food was flavorful (sweet from the bulgogi, savory from the mushrooms, spicy from the toppoki sauce, salty from the tuna, and sour from the pickled vegetables). The price for the portion size was a great value and we ended the night feeling very full and even had to pack up an entire container of the hotpot for two that we didn't finish. Overall, we had a great time and I can't wait to come back again. This might be my new favorite Korean food spot in the Boston area.

This was our second time ordering delivery from Seoul Topokki. We remembered it being really good…read morethe first time, so we went for round two. We ordered the cheese topokki (soft rice cake, fish cake, vegetable, & mozzarella in Korean spicy sauce) & the beef bulgogi bowl (fried marinated beef, vegetables, steamed rice & side of soup). The cheese topokki was just as good as we remembered - chewy, flavorful, comforting, & a little bit weird. The cheese was poorly distributed, but it was still very tasty. The beef bulgogi bowl was really underwhelming. Firstly, it was very little food. We were promised vegetables, but there were only a few scarce onions & zucchini pieces mixed in. It was also dry. It was devoid of moisture & sauce, so we added some from the fridge at home. The side of soup was a joke. It filled only about 2/3 of the container & looked so sad, we wondered if it was the sauce that we we so desperately needed. Nope, just a meager amount of watered down miso soup. So the conclusion - great topokki, sub-par bulgogi, non-existent soup.

We went to Coreanos for a Sunday lunch, but I have eaten here multiple times before. It is…read moreKorean-Mexican fusion, and to me, this is fusion done right! - Coreanos bowl: The star of the meal. It came in a foil bowl, packed with saucy rice and bits of meat/veggies (onions and carrots), then topped with a perfect sunny-side-up egg. The protein I got was spicy pork, but you can also choose other proteins. The yolk was still runny enough to mix in and make everything extra rich. The portion was huge. Not too spicy. It also came with miso soup with a few bits of tofu and green onion in it. - Quesadilla: filled with beef and kimchi, with two different sauces drizzled all over (one creamy, one a little spicy). A lot of meat inside! Not too spicy. - Peach limeade: a very refreshing drink, but on the sweeter side, I wish it were a bit more sour. Overall: This felt like the ideal casual lunch: fast and filling. You order at a counter and they bring the food to you later, if you choose to dine in. There aren't too many seats. You need to fill your own water cup, and they have cold and warm water. The portions are generous and the food is pure comfort. Would definitely come back anytime I'm craving something saucy and satisfying.

I recently stopped by Coreanos for a Korean-Mexican fusion meal…read more I ordered the bulgogi, shrimp tempura, and short rib tacos. While waiting, I was surprised with a bowl of miso soup, which was warm, comforting, and flavorful. The tacos were generously filled and served on flour tortillas. I went in expecting the short rib to be my favorite, but the bulgogi taco emerged as my favorite. That said, because they were so well-stuffed, the tacos were a bit soggy. I also paid extra to add kimchi to one of them via the ordering screen, but it seems that addition was missed. I paired this with a Thai coffee, which was refreshing and delivered a noticeable caffeine kick. I'll definitely be back to try the kimbap. My partner, Anna F., ordered it, and after stealing a bite, I was left craving more. The restaurant is small, but we were able to find a table without issue.

Always a good time at Sojuba! We went here on Halloween around 9:30pm for dinner. There was a bit…read moreof a line but it didn't take too long to get in. Food was great - I ordered the spicy kalbi chicken with rice & the hubs ordered the beef. Both were great! Others ordered the scallion pancake, fish stew, and bibimbap. Everyone really enjoyed their dishes. They had music and a dance floor too - I think this was probably a Halloween special- not sure if they have this every Friday or weekend. Overall a great time with great food and ambience!

The atmosphere strikes a nice balance between a lively club and a laid-back sports bar right in the…read moreheart of Fenway. Even on Red Sox game days, it doesn't get overly crowded, which is a plus. That said, they're quite strict about checking IDs, so be sure to have yours ready. The drinks are okay, but you're better off sticking with draft beers, canned options, or soju. While they do offer a full bar, mixed drinks don't seem to be their strong suit. As for the food, it's good but not exceptional. The bulgogi stood out, served with onions and green onions alongside a portion of rice. The corn cheese was also enjoyable--salty, satisfying, and paired with a generous serving of chips. Service, however, leaves room for improvement. When we asked to move from the bar to the bar tables due to a leak above us, we were required to close out our tab first and didn't get waited for a while which felt inconvenient given the situation. Overall, it's a solid Korean spot in Fenway with a fun vibe, decent food, and a few service hiccups.