I was a frequent customer of the Royal Hotpot Restaurant back in the days when it was an AYCE…read morehotpot and sushi restaurant, and it was one of the best restaurants of this type in the Quincy area, and maybe even all of the Great Boston area. Then Covid came, and this restaurant rebranded itself as an a-la-cart Korean BBQ and sushi restaurant. I tried it once after the rebranding. It was relatively expensive, and neither the hotpot nor the sushi stood out. With food that was middling at best and a higher than average price, I didn't feel it was worth returning to. So I haven't visited this place since 2022. Fast forward to last night, my family stayed up to watch football, and we got hungry and wanted to buy some takeout. Many places that we were interested in were closed by 10 PM, and Royal Hotpot was still open. So we bought several items from them for takeout. We live 20 minutes away and did our own pickup. When we got home with the food, we found the following: I had a beef Bibimbop. 20 minutes after pickup from the restaurant, it was already cold. Not ice cold, but room temperature at best. There was no sauce. You eat a Bibimbop by first pouring in the special Bibimbop sauce and getting its taste onto everything. But, as I said, no sauce. The Bibimbop itself? A relatively small bowl that had plenty of rice, a boatload of seaweed that smelled fishy, and not much beef even when I stirred the food around to find what beef I could. There was not much. So, I put a spoonful of rice into my mouth. All I could taste was the fishiness of the seaweed,. There was no beef taste or any other taste that I could discern. So for almost $30 bucks I got a dry bowl if rice and mostly seaweed that was devoid of any taste you could enjoy. It was basically dry seaweed rice, with very little meat, and no sauce. I have eaten Korean food in general and Bibimbop in particular from maybe 20 restaurants in the Greater Boston area. I would rate this one the worst, by a significant margin, that I have ever had. I ended up putting the entire bowl, after two bites, into the fridge. Why didn't I throw it away? I feed stray cats behind my house, and this will go to the cats tonight. The two mouthfuls that I tried to eat? I spit those out into the garbage because it tasted so vile in my mouth. As for the other order, it was mostly sushi. My family member who absolutely LOVES sushi of any kind did eat his order, but he muttered that it was definitely subpar. So there you have it. If you ever have a yen for Korean or Japanese cuisine and you don't find many places open, don't come to this place. Eat some canned food from home, or make some instant noodles. This place, for me, was an awful choice. After putting Royal Hotpot's food away, I made an instant noodle to fill my hunger. that instant noodle was 5 times better than my expensive takeout. Note: I only give 1 star reviews for food that is literally spoiled, or when restaurant staff give egregiously awful service, 2 stars is the rating I generally give for really bad, unenjoyable food.

I visited Royal Hot Pot on a Friday afternoon - it wasn't too busy so I feel like our servers were…read morereally attentive. Visually - the restaurant is beautiful and they present ingredients really well - especially the hot pot displays. I was super impressed. Food wise - the meat we ordered for hot pot was super yummy, the Tom Yum broth was flavorful, and the sauce bar had a lot of options so you can make your own dipping sauce to your liking. The KBBQ was ok, I was more impressed by the hot pot. If I were to come back, I would try their sushi. The menu is very extensive - wish they offered AYCE option a long with the a la carte, but overall great experience!

I've never been to Korea, neither have I ever had food in a Korean home. With this in mind, I am…read moregoing to go out on a limb and say this is as close to authentic as it gets. I started with the Gyoza. The owner/chef advertised these as home-made, and it definitely shows. The dough is delicate, and the meat and vegetable inside are balanced and nicely seasoned. I think there are a few glass noodles thrown in for texture as well. The Dolsot Bibmbop was great! It came out on a sizzling, hot stone bowl and had flavorful and tender meat and a wide assortment of veggies. Everything was cooked just right, and had a spot-on amount of seasoning/salt/spice. I also loved how the rice on the hot stone came out with a lovely crunch! Finally, we eat with our eyes (though some Yelpers eat with their cameras) and visually it was colorful, and could beat out some works of contemporary art, if I may say so! Where it comes to the Banchan, I am much less thrilled. All but one of these had a hefty dose of an overpowering, fiery, and heavily acidic sauce. Thus, it made 4/5 of these variations on a theme. Service-wise: When I visited, it appeared to be a one-woman army. One person appeared to be the owner, chef, and server in one! She was friendly, kind, and there wasn't a hefty wait for the food. On the flip-side though, doing my research I find that some questions were left unasked. This includes if I wanted to gyoza steamed or fried, and what protein I wanted with the bibimbop. Value-wise, I find their prices are reasonable, especially considering the filling portions. Thus, while nothing was mind-blowing, I found the food tasty and authentic and the value reasonable. While the service was very welcoming, it would've been nice to have been asked about the options in the menu. Last, the Banchan was enough of a miss that if I return, I will ask to skip them.

Ordered gyoza, yakitori and bibimbap and a coke for a total of 63$. Definitely overpriced for what…read moreis a hole in the wall. Nice enough but the bill did not match the menu prices.

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!

I have eaten here twice and both times the food was outstanding. I particularly enjoyed the seaweed…read morerice noodle appetizer, the bibimbop, and the spicy rice cake.

Huge Asian focused market... The meats cuts and selections…read moreyou won't find at regular supermarkets. Huge fresh fish and variety. The oils section needs improvement, limited options? I was specifically looking for a garlic oil I usually buy at the Allston Asian market that had full aisle of various oils. The Bok Choy I liked that they had 3-4 different types. Busy market, food court too, Tous des Jour bakery ... Clearly there is need for these Asian focused market markets as was busier than a Costco .

You can always find special deals and items that are priced low!…read moreToday I found large Watermelons for only $3.99. That in itself was a great savings plus so many other items like Seafood at 1/2 off Specials! You take your time and go up and down all the aisle you will find hidden gems! The Seafood Section is amazing and super fresh ! Plenty of employees stocking and restocking constantly so food and items are fresh! Lots of parking. The employees really don't talk or initiate conversation they just do their jobs and focus of their departments! Huge place brightly lite and a pleasant place to shop!

Growing up in Quincy, this has been my go to spot since middle school. The menu has expanded quite…read morea bit since its opening but my favorite and go to is still their Tom Yum noodle soup. Though not a Thai restaurant, their Tom Yum noodle soup is just the best. They let you choose the type of noodle you want which is really nice if you want to customize and have a preference for noodles. Other favorites I recommend from the menu are the fried oysters and the green tea smoothie. Wish I could recommend more since it's such a big menu but I keep sticking to the same things so I can't personally speak to them. Others have tried the rice dishes etc and liked them a lot as well so I really don't think you can go wrong.

Fairy cafe is a local establishment and an underrated one. They recently updated their ayce hotpot…read moremenu and I went to lunch since it was a good deal. I got sat right away and after i put in my order the food came pretty quickly. Everything was standard, nothing totally delicious but nothing terrible at all. The service was great, all the staff was attentive. One thing I wish they had was a sauce bar (i went during lunch so not sure if they have it for dinner). They are usually known for their ramen and other dishes which I have gotten before and was delicious! I definitely would come back here but hoping they add a sauce bar soon!

Paik's Noodle offers Korean-Chinese cuisine inside HMart Quincy's food hall!…read more All the food stalls in the food hall have a pretty limited menu of options to choose from but a couple of notable dishes that are quite popular from here include: -Jajangmyeon(black bean sauce noodles) -jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup) -tangsuyuk (fried sweet + soup pork) I've tried the jajangmyeon and tangsuyuk from here and thought they were decent! I think for the price and what you get, it's very reasonable. Some things I do want to note are: wish the portion sizes were a little bit bigger, they do skimp on the meat for all the dishes, and also I've tried all the food stalls in here and Paiks Noodle takes the longest to receive your order lol... even on a non-busy day/time. But other than that I think they're a great addition, as Korean-Chinese cuisine is hard to come by in this area & MA in general! Parking: free parking lot

I got the chili jjampong and it satisfied my craving for something spicy. However, the portion size…read morelooked big but it was mostly just soup and noodles. I'd add another star if there was more seafood because it came with only two mussels and shrimp.

The chicken was very crispy. One of my clients referred me to them. I definitely will order again.read more

The honey garlic boneless chicken was so flavorful and the breading is delicious. Overall fantastic…read morechicken. The dumplings come with a sauce that was a bit too vinegary for me but once I had the leftovers with some of my own sauce they were great. Convenient location and relatively quick service.

BOON by Mukshidonna is a Korean snack food spot located inside the H Mart food hall in Quincy,…read morespecializing in kimbap, tteokbokki, ramen, and other casual street food favorites. We walked up to a straightforward counter setup within the busy food hall, where the menu offers a good variety of traditional Korean comfort foods that make it an easy place to grab a quick meal while shopping or if you are craving something simple and filling. The shared seating area nearby makes it convenient to sit and enjoy your meal, though the overall experience is more about the food than the atmosphere. We tried a variety of the snack items, and overall the food was decent. The kimbap was freshly made with a good amount of filling, the rice holding together well and the vegetables and meat adding a balanced texture. The tteokbokki had a flavorful sauce with the chewy texture you would expect, and the heat level was noticeable without being overwhelming. Everything tasted well prepared, but nothing particularly stood out enough to make us want to go out of our way to order it again. The menu has enough variety that there are plenty of different items to sample if you are visiting for the first time, and the portions are reasonable for a snack stop. The food came out fairly quickly during our visit, and the staff were friendly, making the process feel smooth and efficient. BOON by Mukshidonna is a solid option for Korean street food inside H Mart. The food is enjoyable and offers a nice selection of popular snack dishes, though the pricing felt a little high for what you receive. If you are already at H Mart, it is a convenient place to stop, but it is not necessarily worth a special trip. The quality is consistent for a quick bite, and the variety across the menu gives you room to try different items on repeat visits, though the overall experience is more about convenience than standout flavors.

Soooo... I stopped by the H Mart Food Hall on the way home on October 13, 2024 because it was the…read morefinal day of the H Mart Food Hall Grand Opening 20% off discount. I ended up ordering the original tteokbokki and bulgogi kimbap to go from Boon by Mukshidonna. The rice cakes with fishcakes came in a entree sized bowl which seemed oversized for the portion provided. I knew it would be spicy, but it turned out a bit hotter than my lightweight tongue would like. I ended up cutting the heat with a kimbap, and then scrapping off some of the red sauce to better handle it. The kimbap had a good ratio of beef, although the bulgogi flavor wasn't front and center. The H Mart Food Hall has limited dining space for the number of food stall options.