The food tasted fantastic and the combos were amazing value but there are some negatives that need to be addressed. Food: We ordered two combos that left us super full and with leftovers. Our favorite were the tangsuyuk and the soondubu. The pork was super crispy and the dipping sauce was refreshingly tangy. The soondubu had a great heat that was flavorful but passed quickly so you could enjoy sweating too much. Service: Our waiter was pleasant but with the dining area pretty empty more frequent check-ins would be appreciated. Atmosphere: The interior was clean but I would describe the decor as nondescript Asian. Our primary complaint was definitely a fruit fly that kept buzzing around us. Some fly traps would solve the issue. read more

Buk Kyung - 18. Soft Tofu and BBQ Combo - Korean Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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HUGE portions of deliciousness!! Quick and friendly service. Every dish we tried was full of flavor. I ordered the japchae but kept sneaking bites of my friends' stone pots because it was all so yummy! I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. Great neighborhood spot. read more

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Terrible service, don't go! I ordered spicy seafood noodles on takeout app. For which the suggested wait time was 10 minutes. They gave me the wrong food after around 20 minutes, and refused to make the correction. I had to contact the customer service to cancel my order after 30 more minutes. Also, as a Korean restaurant the staffs there are non-Asian and have very limited English level. I wonder if they have the basic ability to read the English translations for Asian dishes and get to know customers' needs, especially for online orders. If you don't mind waiting and getting the wrong food, you might go there. Otherwise, please kindly consider somewhere else. read more

Buk Kyung - Receipt of Jjambbong (spicy seafood noodles), and the wrong food (Jjajangmyun, black bean sauce noodles) they gave me - Korean Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I had to say that the food we ordered was far below than our expectation. We selected egg soup (ok), veggie Yaki soba (too much vinegar), spicy Jjambbong (quite good), and beef bulgogi(very sweet). The restaurant is quite spacious and the service was decent. read more

Underwhelmed by the jjajangmyun, especially based on the very positive reviews of it, but perhaps I caught them on an off-day. The noodles were cold and had minimal bounciness. Microwaving the noodles killed the ghost of any bouncy texture that might have lingered. The sauce was hot and very flavorful, though. Good amount of veggies and pork in the sauce, definitely not skimpy. I got my takeout order exceptionally fast, only waiting about 5 minutes. Large amount of sitting space inside, with a versatile atmosphere. read more

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Solid Korean Chinese food! Tangsuyuk and jjajangmyeon were both pretty tasty, though somewhat artificial tasting. Price is pretty good too, most of the entrees are under $20. Lots of seating, even on a Friday night. Unfortunately, there were quite a lot of fruit flies hanging around. read more

Super local Korean spot that's been OG of union square for years. It's been a very long time since I've been at this joint and it does not disappoint. We were able to grab a table for two on a random Tuesday evening and were able to order quickly. We got the combo with jjiajang and tansooyuk and a stone pot bibimbap with kalbi The portions are still generous although their dishes have gone up with inflation over the years, still really damn good. tldr; expect tasty and delicious home-cooked style Korean meals, the kind of stuff that fuels childhood dreams read more

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This place is still solid after many years. The quality and quantity is still great even with higher prices. My only complaint is the sad amount of panchan side dishes, they used to have more, now it's only the yellow radish and kimchi, but at least it's still free and refillable, some places charge now The best things here are Korean Chinese, jajangmyun and tangsooyuk are a must but everything is good. read more

Buk Kyung - Jajangmyun tangsooyuk combo - Korean Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Buk Kyung is a bit unassuming from the outside, but they make the best Tangsuyuk I have had in MA! Tangsuyuk is a Korean-Chinese dish & consists of fried pork (sometimes beef) + comes with a sweet & sour dipping sauce. Much crisper & tastier than the spots in Allston, which is a popular area in Boston to go for Korean food. Buk Kyung serves Korean-Chinese cuisine, one of the few restaurants in Boston where you can find Korean styled Chinese food. I've only tried one dish from here, but would definitely come back to try their jjajangmyun & jjambbong. Portions are generous here! read more

I stumbled onto this place while walking to a coffee shop and boy am I glad I took a chance. I had plan to order two full orders, but to my surprise, they had a combo of exactly what I wanted to order. I'm from Orange County, where we have the best Korean food, so I was surprised that this place was as good as it was. Hands-down the BEST jajangmyun I've had. The tangsooyuk was also great and I appreciate that the sauce was served on the side so that the pork was not soggy. I highly recommend this place if you're in the area. read more

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My favorite Chinese Korean place in MA! I believe there was a change of management after the death of previous owner, my condolences to the family :( I think there was a little hiccup with tragedy but I assure you their food tastes great. jjajngmyeon and tangsuyuk are my go-to dish here. I heard people complaining about them not serving many ban chan (side dishes) for meals, however, that's how it is in Chinese Korean restaurants in Korea, people! You usually only get kimchi and danmooji (picked raddish) We paid a visit last weekend and had another great meal. I would recommend getting black noodles (you can also ask them to make it vegetarian!), jjambbong, fried pork with sweet and sour sauce, soon tofu stew, fried rice, and veggie pancake! Portion is also generous, hence giving 5 stars! 대박 강추! read more

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Wow!! What a delicious meal we had!! Having never tried Buk Kyung We stopped in for a quick lunch SOOO glad we did. We tried the spicy pork, the stone pot and beef bugogi. Ooh and the shrimp shumai. Everything was super tasty and what a great spice level. Beef was super tender and the stone pot most certainly did not disappoint for excellent blend of spice on the pork. It's a quaint little family owned place, with SUPER affordable prices. I highly recommend it, come out and support your local businesses and enjoy some amazingly delicious Korean food. read more

Always quality and tasty Korean food every time I come. They recently changed management so they have an amazing deal for jajangmyun and jambong for half off! Both noodle dishes are so delicious! The noodles are perfectly cooked and chewy. The portion is generous, the flavor and sauce/broth is all on point. I've also tried the tofu soup, tangsuyook beef and ganpoong shrimp. The ganpoong is tangy, sweet and a little spicy. So good! Portions are large and definitely shareable. All highly recommend! The only downside is the location. It's hard to find parking in Union Square. read more

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My friend and I came around 6h30 on a Saturday. They were very empty at the time but were slightly busier by the time we left. We ordered the jjajangmyeon, the topokki , and the kimchi jjigae. Jjajangmyeon was great - a rather large portion size actually- and the noodles and sauce were so delicious. I will note that there is barely any pork in the sauce though - it is mostly onions. The topokki was good - extremely spicy with a crazy amount of the pepper powder. Kimchi jjigae was also really yummy too - surprisingly less spicy that the topokki, with very well cooked and generous portions of cabbage, pork, tofu, and rice cakes. Price point was also surprisingly low too (especially in this economy?!) Overall super happy with my visit; I had high expectations since I love Chinese Korean food, and fortunately they exceeded all of them! Can't wait to come again and try their tangsuyook and ganjajang, too :) read more

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We were in Somerville for a family event and walked around looking at different dining options when we came upon Buk Kyung. We wanted some simple comfort food so ordered the fried pork dumplings, shrimp shumai and pork fried rice. We enjoyed it all with the pork fried rice being our favorite. Service was thorough and friendly. We would return. read more

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This is the first place where they served half/half option for jjajangmyun and jjambbong like they usually do back home in Korea. I appreciated the option for that because I love both and I would always have to choose! The ttangsuyuk was also pretty good and they gave a good amount too (we already ate a few before taking the pic). The employee was also SUPER friendly even though it was at night and the food came out fast as well. There is a lot of space in the place to sit and is clean as well. I would come back again if I'm in the area! read more

Buk Kyung - Korean Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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We ordered thru Grub Hub and we were pleasantly surprised how awesome the food here was. We had the Tangsuyuk- highly recommend (very similar to Paiks noodle in CA and UT) The Bibimbap was perfectly made and I really enjoyed the Soft tofu stew. The deep flavor was just amazing. The ban chans were tasty too. Kimchi was perfect. We will definitely be ordering here again next time we come visit Boston. 4.5 solid stars for the food! read more

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What I got: - Jambong Noodles ($14.92) - Shrimp Ganpoong ($25.99) - Not pictured but Jjajangmyun ($12.99) This place has a special place in my heart because Id go often when I was a kid but they recently changed ownership and currently have a great promotion going on - jambong and jjajang noodles are both around $8 each for limited time only!! The flavors of the noodles were great but i wish there were more veggies/toppings and the noodles were more chewy. The ganpoong shrimp also had really delicious sauce but I found the batter to be a little thick. If allstons far, i think its worth checking it out if youre craving korean chinese food. read more

Buk Kyung - Jambong - Korean Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Why did I not come here sooner?! Off to the side of charming Union Square, Buk Kyung is doing its best to stand out amongst the crowd but falls a bit short with the outside decor. However, don't be discouraged, grab that door handle (they provide free parking permits if you want to take your car and park to the side of the restaurant, adjacent to the Axe throwing place) and pop in. The inside is casual, and the atmosphere is typical of an unassuming family-owned restaurants: older guys hanging out, handful of younger, clearly sons or cousins of the older men, milling around and working the tables. The menu boasts pretty much anything you want in the Korean food group. My husband and I have been wanting dolsot bibimbap for a long time so we ordered that, and an appetizer of scallion pancake. We were offered two courses of kimchi in two ways (daikon and the traditional napa cabbage). Getting our food was a pretty quick process, getting our checks afterwards took quite a bit longer but it was also kind of nice to be sitting there in a sort of quietish, chill vibe of the restaurant-- it almost felt like hanging out at your Korean uncle's house. I know where I'm going when I need my Korean food fix next time! read more

Buk Kyung - Dolsot B1. Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I love this place! It's a cute and small restaurant. This was my second time there and I love the food and the staff. The workers are so friendly. I believe it is family owned. You cannot go wrong with any items on the menu but my favorite is the rice cake dumping stew and cold noodles. read more

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I was longing for some dolsot bibimbap and started looking for a Korean restaurant that wasn't some sort of "fusion" place. Enter: Buk Kyung. When I walked in, there was a small group of older Korean people watching TV in the shop with the host. They weren't eating or anything, so I think they were just hanging out (this was a good sign as it reminded me of one of my favorite restaurants in my neighborhood when I lived in Korea). The host quickly greeted me and, after scanning the menu, I ordered the vegetable mandu and dolsot bibimbap. Not much time passed before the dishes were delivered. The mandu were less crispy than I would prefer, but still traditional and totally fine. As usual, I lathered the dolsot bibimbap in gochujang and fried the egg right in the bowl. Mmm! I would be happy to return to Buk Kyung! read more

My sister and I decided to stop by here for lunch last weekend. We were seated very quickly as the restaurant just opened. We did notice that the foot traffic increased throughout our meal. We ordered the scallion crepe, rice cakes, and bibim spicy cold noodles. Everything was fairly priced and the food came out relatively fast as well. Each dish tasted very authentic. I would definitely come back to try more dishes and to support a family owned business! read more

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It's a small and quiet family run place that offers a variety of Korean dishes. We got a bunch of the Korean-Chinese items to share and were relatively satisfied. The highlight was definitely the tangsuyuk- sweet and sour pork. After trying the chicken version, we all agreed that pork is definitely better. The jajangmyun had chewy noodles and a good sauce but it was just ok. We were happy with the service we got and the variety the menu had to cater to everyone's different tastes. read more

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Good, but would love to enjoy dine in experience. I need an egg in the Bimbobap however when I added it F home it was good.

Buk Kyung redemption arc!! I came here and there was no customers there, but it was at a weird in-between time so we felt pretty safe even though there was no outdoor seating. We were asked if we wanted tea or water- we asked for tea but it tasted like they just gave us hot water. Also some of the staffs had their masks below their nose. They brought banchan- most were fine but the bean sprouts just tasted kind of wet and unseasoned. We ordered jajangmyeon (black bean noodles) and tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork), but our expectations were low. But when the food came out it completely turned everything around. I usually think black bean noodles and just ok but these were the best I've ever had! They were soooo delicious- savory and subtly sweet. Sweet and sour pork was extremely crunchy and moist on the inside. Though we were worried at first the food here was excellent and worth it. read more

Buk Kyung - Black bean noodles (jajangmeyon), sweet and sour pork (tangsuyuk) - Korean Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Ok Korean food. The set menu of jjajang+tangsuyuk is worth the price and meal but the rest of the items on the menu are just ok

First time visiting this place. There weren't too many customers, which is surprising, because the food was GREAT! The size of Jjambbong was so big, Tangsuyuk was crispy, and Jjajangmyun is done right. Definitely recommend getting these when you're there! read more

Buk Kyung - Jjambbong - Korean Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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This place is packed but a bit dirty and the waiters seemed hectic. The service was bad, no water or utensils served until we asked for them. We ordered Korean seafood pancake but there was hardly any seafood, maybe a small piece of seafood per slice. The tofu stew was mediocre at best. Overall, this would probably the worst Korean restaurant in terms of food, service and quality compared to other ones I've tried in Boston. read more

Buk Kyung - Korean Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Buk Kyung is a Korean restaurant located in Somerville, MA. There is metered street parking in front of the restaurant as well as across the street. There is also an adjacent lot to the right side of the storefront as well. There are three must order items in my opinion. First and foremost, the tangsuyook, which is a deep fried battered pork strips. This is a definite must share item for a large group. The large order is ginormous. It comes with a sweet and sour dipping sauce that you can drizzle on top of leave on the side as a dipping sauce. If you're in a small group of two or even three, a small would do. Goes well with a nice cold beer and they offer quite a variety. Second, I recommend ordering the samsum ganjajang. This is their black bean stir fried vegetables (loaded with cabbage and onions) and seafood with the noodle served on the side. This is my go to place whenever I crave black bean noodle. To enjoy, you mix into the noodle the black bean sauce and eat it while it is warm. The black bean sauce is very rich and slightly sweet combined with the slightly thick and chewy noodle is in my opinion heaven. I would also say this is a good dish to share since the denseness and richness can be a bit much after several bites in. The third must try item is the seafood soft tofu chigae. This is by far their tastiest soup and I have tried three others which I don't recommend and will explain why later. The soft tofu soup is spicy, salty, and seafoody. The broth is the most flavorful in my opinion. Out of all their soups and stew, I feel this is their best. I have also tried the kimchi chigae which I found to not be as good as other Korean restaurants we have been to. Not sour and salty enough. The mandoo soup, which is a vegetable soup with dumpling and rice cake, I find to be rather bland since it is a vegetable broth. I also tried their yuk gae jang, which is a shredded beef, egg, and vegetables soup in a spicy beef broth with noodles. This noodle soup is only okay. I wouldn't order it again. I didn't quite enjoy the vegetables in this soup. I also don't recommend the tofu kimchi jeyook. I have had it at other restaurants and this restaurant version I am sorry to say didn't taste all that good. I wonder if it had to do with the kimchi used. It didn't look appetizing either when served. There you have it, my top three must try and possibly bottom four to maybe skip. See my pictures! read more

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We were recently inspired to try this place on its reopening. The food was authentic and reminded us of home cooking. Of all the dishes we tried, the tangsuyook stood out as a standout favorite. The crispy and tender pieces of pork were perfectly complemented by the sweet and tangy sauce, which had just the right balance of flavors. We also had the jjajangmyun, which was on sale. It sounds weird for a restaurant to have items on sale, but it's more to try to get people in the door. Notably, I think this restaurant shies away from using a ton of salt. The food here was noticeably less salty than other Korean places we've been to. If you have a heavier palette, you may enjoy the food here less. Overall, it's not really instagram story food, but if you want a great meal in a low-key place, this is a great choice. Also, parking is onsite and next to the axe throwing club. You should ask for a validation from the restaurant. read more

The food is very spicy, the way I like it! Plenty of it too and a reasonable price as well!!!

I went for the jjajangmyun and ttangsuyuk cuz i had that craving. The food was so good!! I've been eating korean Chinese food since I was a kid and this was up to par. The food took a little while to come out but it was fresh and I think it took a while because it was being cooked to order. Food tasted fresh and was nice and hot. The server was the most attentive waiter I have ever had. Very sweet and took care of every need periodically without us even asking. The place was quiet on a weekday afternoon, which was nice. Would definitely go back when I get that craving again! read more

Recently got a new owner and much smaller menu. Stone pot bibim bop (had it with tofu) is still delicious. We miss the kimchi pancake, barley tea, and more than two bon chon. read more

Buk Kyung - Interior. Empty at 5:30 on a Sunday. - Korean Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

We ordered the tangsooyuk and jajangmyun which were alright but the service was pretty poor. We asked for side dishes which usually come with the order but never received it and we were pretty persistent with asking. I think we asked a total of 4 times but it was near the end of our meal and we didn't want to keep bothering the staff. Also there were other tables complaining about not receiving banchan (side dishes) so maybe they ran out? The food was a bit cold and it was clear it wasn't prepared fresh. I don't think we will be visiting this restaurant again sadly. read more

My wife had a craving for jajangmeun and this place hit the spot! The portions are pretty big for the price and the flavor is deep. If you're used to regular jajangmeun then this might disappoint, since its Korean-Chinese fusion. But as someone who grew up eating jajangmeun made by my mom, who grew up in northern China, I thought it was great. Not sure if why they are rated so low. read more

Buk Kyung - Jajangmeun and Spicy jajangmeun - Korean Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Updates review: I met Philip who was absolutely incredible. The food was incredible as always. My upgrade from 4 to 5 is honestly my fault for not trying the specials. Philip showed us Tang suyook and it was incredible, a great twist on what it usually is by incorporating jalapenos and apparently using very high heat. The bibimbap is fantastic and I literally had to ask if I could take their kimchi home with me. Going to become a regular, the staff and food are worth it! read more

Buk Kyung is easy to overlook in Union Square. The restaurant kind of just blends into the background. It's nothing fancy but pretty decent Korean food in the area. I've only had a couple of their menu items. My favorite is the seafood soft tofu stew. It's such a good, flavorful broth and slightly spicy. I would prefer slightly more spicy but it's good and a HUGE portion. You also get a ton of seafood in here for just $12.99. There are shrimp, octopus, clams, squid.The bibimbap is pretty meh. It's good because it's bibimbap and that's always delicious but I've definitely had better ones in Boston. The service is pretty nice as well. I ordered take out once and realized that they didn't pack my rice. When I called and told them, one of the staff came to deliver rice within 5 mins. Overall, I like this place as a Union Square staple and a dependable spot for a comforting stew in the winter. read more

I ordered the pork Tangsuyook (sweet and sour pork) for delivery. The order arrived fast and the pork was still very warm and crispy upon arrival. While I enjoyed the sweet and sour sauce, the pork batter needed some seasoning. It was pretty bland on its own but thankfully the sauce is a good sweet and sour sauce that is flavorful without being overly sweet and syrupy. read more

The quality of their food was delicious, and their service is excellent. The restaurant itself was very clean which makes me feel comfortable to eat there. Definitely would like to return in the near future. read more

Ordered the Maewoon Ganjajang and loved the pork and onions, but the sauce was a little too spicy for me. It still tasted a bit one note - the base sweetness of the jajangmyeon sauce is still present. I think Seoul Jangteo is notably better. My SO didn't want Korean Chinese so I ordered the Bi Bim Bop and totally missed the fact that it's not served with rice. You must order Dolsot Bi Bim Bop if you want your veggies and egg on rice. So sadly, I lost girlfriend points for ordering the wrong thing and we probably won't get takeout from here again. read more