A refreshing lunch on a humid day. I got the Kreate Your Own Bowl. It was a unique fusion of Korean ingredients and Japanese flavors that worked quite well. Fish and ingredient quality were both solid. Will have to return to try some of the street food! read more

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Kimchipapi, consider me your kimchison(too much?) I must be a part of this family and all they have going on here. I mean, I've heard of rhdjdjd before, but my dislike for American corndog from a young age has kept me completely oblivious to an other version. Just a very select few times in my life, I have eaten something so good, it's made me question everything around me. Korean corndog?!? How could I have lived this long and overlook something so good? It is nothing like the corndogs we are used to in America. The panko is everything. The crunchy texture paired with the oooooeeeyyy gooooeyy cheese makes this what I can only describe as a eutrophic experience. Yes the corndog is phenomenal, but the crispy chicken sliders alone would have been worth the trip. The crunchy, light and airy breading is perfection. Paired with house made pickles, spicy mayo and a pillowy soft bun, and a honey teriyaki pineapple glaze crispy chicken. I did not come here for any sort of chicken item, but unexpectedly, this is easily a top 3 chicken sandwich/slider I've ever had. This little restaurant is dangerous. The menu is simply irresistible. Kimchi papi may be small in footprint, but it packs a huge punch to the tastebuds. read more

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Delicious, fun spot to go to with friends or family. The customizable Korean corn dogs are simply superb, and they have same really fun combinations like Hot Cheetos. We also tried the Kimchipapi Fries, which had a great blend of toppings. There's some searing inside, though not a lot, but it wasn't crowded when we came. Would definitely recommend going if you get the chance. read more

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" Korean corn dogs , yum and budget friendly " First time trying this . I don't know who you are but that was so delicious. I really have been missing out on Boston's best kept secret. The vibe is welcoming. Staff is friendly. Yum .. yum . Yum. Parking is difficult but manageable. Budget friendly and just tasty. read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen may have the best Korean corn dogs in the city of Boston, but by no means do they have the best corn dogs. I recently ordered a corn dog with half hot dog & half mozzarella, and it was just all right. Definitely need the extra condiments, ketchup and mustard for me. Their poke bowls are not bad either, just on the smaller size in regard to portions. Wish they were a hit more generous with the toppings and protein. Corn dogs and food is about a 10-15 min wait after ordering. Parking can be found pretty easily, especially during the day on a weekday. Lots of 2 hr meter parking spots available right outside. read more

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my new favorite place for takeout!! the chicken sliders and hot cheeto corn dog are sooo good. staff were friendly too, and there was plenty of tables inside. read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Came here while visiting Boston and was pretty disappointed despite the positive reviews. I got the spam musubi bowl. Bowl was pricey for the quantity and the taste was aight, a little bit too salty. It would have been better if the corn was in smaller pieces instead of chunks since it's harder to mix. We also got the croc jibbit for fun. read more

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Ive only ordered delivery from this place, but the food exceeded expectations! I've tried the kimchipapi bowl and the Hawaiian bowl - both were fresh and delicious. I also tried the flaming Cheetos corn dog for kicks - it's huge, unique, and what you get is exactly what you'd expect (though not sure I need to get it again). Delivery was fast and orders were correct. Would love to visit one day to dine in! read more

Kimchipapi always holds it down for that crazy cheese pull or if you looking for a bowl to go! Dont hesitate to stop in and grab a quick go, the owner is nicer then he looks haha jk bro. Right in the heart of Allston on Harvard ave, grab a spot on the street and pop in. Personal favorites outside the Korean corn dogs is the KFC fries, flaming Cheeto fries, Ddukbokki and bibimbap bowls! Always quick, order in house or thru deliver app. kimchipapi always holds it down. Forgot to take photos but just go support local business and man of the people's! read more

Best Korean corn dogs in the city. It's easy to get to on the T and they are on delivery now too. If I'm craving Korean corn dogs- I know where I'm going. read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - the original korndog - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

The cheesy corndogs are really good. I ordered the Cheetos korndog with only cheese. I recommend getting only cheese. The hotdog portion is whatever to me. Service is straightforward, the workers are like NPCs everytime I went, lol! You interact with them lightly, as there is a machine to order. The ambiance is casual and simple, could be better honestly. $5.99 per corn dog! I'd come back for sure!! I wish we are able to dine-in during the last 30 minutes before closing, but it's cool. I would give 3.75 if I could. read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - hot cheetos korndog - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

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Ever since Kimchipapi opened, we always love returning for takeout especially since it's in such a great location! After trying an array of Korean corn dogs in Boston, I've got to say that Kimchipapi has my heart. I love the light coating of sugar on top of the corn dogs that is both flavorful and also a pretty thick corn dog at the same time so you know you're getting your money's worth! One thing I always look forward to is the cheese pull and these corn dogs always hit the spot for me! Especially with the ketchup and mustard they give on the side that really tops it off. In terms of other items on their menu, we also got the KFC bowl and the truffle fries that were pretty solid. Unfortunately, it is a small shop basically meant for just takeout and so some items on the menu are a bit pricey and service is a bit slow at times but the food makes up for it sometimes! Overall what we ordered: - 2 half beef half cheese Korean corn dogs - KFC bowl - truffle fries read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - KFC Bowl, Truffle Fries, Corn Dogs (half hot dog half cheese) - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

FOOD: We got a few things. Okonomi Hotdog, Honey Teriyaki sliders, KFC Fries and build your own poké bowl. The BEST thing we got was the poké bowl. It was delicious and fresh and light and delicious! Now for this next part, keep in mind that I'm fully aware that fried food is greasy, and I've been eating Korean food (including Korean Fried Chicken) for years...in Koreatown NYC and LA. The KFC Fries were oily. The fries were good, but the chicken itself held a LOT of oil and the breading was super thick. It would've also been better if the sauces on top were layered into the fries. The chicken was super saucy, but the fries were bone dry. I ended up flipping all the chicken over so the sauce would touch the fries. The chicken chunks were also MASSIVE. Whole thing would've been top tier if it weren't for the extra grease. My sister said the hotdog was ok. It tasted like a hotdog lol. The sliders have the same oily chicken, so only one was eaten. The cucumbers that come one top of the sliders are DELICIOUS though. I'll eat those by the bucket. They're NOT pickles. Now the poké. I built the bowl with sushi rice, corn, kimchi, seaweed salad, spicy cucumbers, crispy onions, dried seaweed, spicy salmon, spicy mayo and eel sauce. BOMB. It was so good. We killed that bowl. I would 100% go back just for that bowl with all the toppings. Drinks are limited. Coke and Orange Fanta in glass bottles, Ginger ale, Coke and 2 diff seltzers in cans. SERVICE: Fast as hell! They're SO fast! I ordered drinks separately and the woman behind the counter opened them and handed them to me before I reached my seat. They come and clean the tables right away when you leave, but you don't feel rushed or anything. There's a menu machine where you order and pay if you're paying with card on the left, and a register if you're paying with cash on the right. We waited for food less than 15 mins from confirming the order. Everything comes with a plastic fork, spoon and knife and all the food comes on one tray if you're dining in. They're also SLINGING DoorDash or fantuan orders for pick up. They're FAST. I witnessed it. AMBIANCE: It's def a post bar/post concert spot. Like you've been drinking and vibing and need something greasy to soak up the alcohol in your stomach. It's small inside, the tables are tight and there aren't many of them, but there IS space to sit if it's just 2-3 of you. There's also a bathroom for customers. PARKING: Street parking. That's it . You pay from 8 am to 6 pm on some blocks and on others, there's a 2 hour limit within that time frame. You WILLLL circle the block a few times. read more

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SO GOOD. I've ordered take out a couple of times from here and I have not been disappointed. The corn dogs are as you expect -- crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside (and they somehow stay warm through a 40 minute commute). Bowls are also wonderful bc you can customize them to your taste palette. I'd definitely recommend the kfc bowl bc they load the bowl with delicious fried chicken. On top of that, you also get to add toppings of your choice to round out the meal. read more

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I got the corndog with half hot dog and half mozzarella, the cheese pull was definitely mukbang worthy. So definitely worth it. The honey teriyaki sliders were okay, I wasn't really a fan of the flavor. And the spicy pickled cucumbers weren't really crispy and fresh so I wasn't liking the overall combo. I think the corndogs are worth, not necessarily the sliders. read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

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This place is a good place to grab food togo. It is not a big place for a big group. The food came out quickly and the corndog was really good. I just wished it was little bit hotter because the cheese was not melted all the way. I also wished there were more types of sauce but it was still good with just ketchup and mustard. Overall it's a great place to visit if you are in Allston area and a good place to grab something quick. read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - HOT CHEETOS KORNDOG - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

First time trying this spot! 12/20/23 I got the Spam sliders. Kfc sliders teriyaki. And an all beef korndog, hand dipped in a homemade batter and panko. It was delicious had a nice crunch on the outside and had a good taste to it! The chicken sliders was awesome the honey teriyaki pineapple glaze. topped with white sesame seed, spicy mayo, and spicy pickled cucumbers was great! Best slider I've had!!! And the Spam sliders, fried spam topped with eel sauce, white sesame, and spicy pickled cucumber, was delicious also I will be back love supporting local businesses in the community! Check this spot out you won't be disappointed!!!! read more

Good food, great unassuming service. We got a cheesey dog and a beef dog with potato + sugar. All great, it is a corndog at the end of the day. The fries were amazing, cheeto fries were fine. Right amount of crispy and soggy imo. Got complimentary stickers. Would go again! Go! read more

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I'm pretty torn between 3 stars and 4 stars. I like the concept and mixing Korean and poke but some of the food just wasn't as good as expected. I'm giving it 3 stars for that reason. There is no dine in seating currently so we ordered it to go. They gave a sticker with the meal! The food: - kimchipapi bowl: about the size of my hand for $16. I was glad it wasn't all rice like some places (pokeworks) but I would say the flavor falls a bit short. - flyin Hawaiian bowl: this sucked. There was no sauce, the ingredients tasted well but felt like individual items on a plate. - the org corndog: probably the best thing we tried. It's covered in sugar which I was off put by but it tasted great (not too heavy) -8pc kfc honey teriyaki: not for me. The pieces of chicken are HUGE and they give a lot but I did not like the batter or the sauce. Also very salty. It is all white meat and fairly dry. I probably would only come back and get the kimchipapi bowl and corndog but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. Only if I'm in the area and craving it. read more

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This is fun food - after seeing these Korean corn dogs pop up all over Boston and Quincy, I had to give it a try. These crazy corn dogs are tasty - we got the potato cheese. The chicken are a step up from chicken nuggets - nice large pieces of chicken breast but it's not my thing but my friend wolfed hers down. I do like the fact that the owner was working hard and kept his eatery super clean. That is a big plus! read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - 6 pc kfc with fries and a potato cheese corn dog - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

It's perfectly fine. There's a ton of Korean food in the area so you're really spoiled for choice. This one is good. Not the best one. Not the worst one. read more

Soooo good. We tried 3 different types of corndogs but my favorite was a hotdog with crab. Can't wait to eat it again! read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - Corn dogs - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

The inside of this place is really small with just a few tables, not really designed to sit for a long time. It is clean and bright inside, reminiscent of a lot of modern "street food" places in Korea. Service tends to be a but slow, but things come out really fresh so if you're not in a rush, it is so worth it! There are things that kimchipapi absolutely nails - which is the reason for this high review. The korndogs were fresh, crispy, had the beautiful cheese pull, and just enough of the sweet-salty balance. The bibim noodles had many large pieces of raw salmon, a really nice bit of kimchi, and an addicting tangy spicy sauce. I will be back for the korndogs and the bibim noodles. However, I would not get the ddukbokki - it was too watery and not really flavorful. read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - potato korndog, bibim noodle salmon bowl (raw) - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

We ordered from uber eats, so this review is based on take out. The Korean street corn dogs were really good, but super filling. The pokes were ok. read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

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The Kimchipapi bowl is one of my regular meals. I've been getting takeout regularly from Kimchipapi because the quality is very dependable and consistent. I happen to love all the ingredients that are in the bowl, which works out well because they don't allow any substitutes. Usually after ordering online, my bowl is ready to go around 10 min later. It's not fancy and wouldn't come to mind if someone asked me to suggest an authentic poke, but it's become one of those meals that is steadily on rotation for me. Every time I go in to pick up food, there's a bunch of other orders waiting to be picked up. They recently reopened dine-in, but there's really not enough space for more than 2 people. read more

Don't waste your time. Like literally, it's a waste of time. Came for the kimbap pop up. Waited for over 35 min for something that usually out at other places in less than 10. It's not like the place was packed with customers with a long line. (4 customers in the establishment at the time of order). If you value efficiency and quick, this is not the place. read more

Completely messed up my order. The employee even read my order back, which they had correct at that point. Upon getting home, I discovered that they gave me two of the same bowl instead of the two different bowls I ordered. I do not eat salmon and so was unable to eat my dinner. Paid in cash so I have no way to get a refund. Restaurant was completely empty so no idea why they would make such a huge mistake. Thanks a lot. read more

Flavor-wise the food is okay, but BEWARE if you have a sensitive stomach. Very rich and greasy, with the batter also being a bit undercooked on the chicken whenever I've ordered here. read more

I've been to Kimchipappi once before Covid and remembered liking it, so we took a chance and grabbed takeout here. The portion size feels a lot smaller than I remember and for $13, I wish we'd gone somewhere else. The bowl was half rice and a moderate amount veggies and a small amount of salmon/tuna. I will say the ingredients were all fresh and I get that small restaurants are struggling right now, but I don't think I'll be back anytime soon. If you take a look at the picture I posted - some of the pink you're seeing is not fish but ginger. There wasn't a lot of fish in this. read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - Underneath that is about two cups of rice. - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

We ordered the potato dog with just cheese and the regular dog with cheese half/half. The flavoring was pretty good, however, the batter was a bit too thick for me. The regular dog was pretty good overall/ the cheese pill was really nice and it was crispy. The potato dog was slightly disappointing--instead of the typical potato cubes you find on potato dogs this felt like stale fries stuck on very, very thick batter kind of making it feel like we were biting into thick bland bread. For some reason the cheese pull also wasn't as nice as the cheese dispersed inside into a thin coat around the inner tube. I've had their mochi donuts though and they're great! read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

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PROS: - Ordered delivery. Came on time and the food was still fresh. Sushi rice wasn't soggy and the poke bowl was still a good temperature even though it was freezing outside - Very good sized portions SPECIFICS: - Kimchipapi Bowl = Lots of tuna & salmon and very fresh. Definitely worth the $14. You could tell the corn was actually cut from a cob. Lots of ingredients. Would order again. Only thing was that the sushi rice was a bit wetter than I preferred. read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - Kimchipapi Bowl - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Korean and poke combined? What more could I ask for in life? I'm obsessed with this concept. They've taken poke and combined it with Korean flavors, throwing in banchan like kimchi and spicy pickled cucumber. Along with the many unique poke bowls they offer, they also have Korean fried chicken and Korean street food. I ordered a poke bowl and a corndog for delivery. Unfortunately it was delayed by quite a bit and came to me cold, but I still enjoyed it nonetheless. The corndog was crispy and the cheese was perfectly stretchy, topped with sugar and it came with packets of ketchup and mustard. The kimchimama bowl was spectacular. I loved the addition of the banchan and the gochujang sauce, topping the poke tuna, salmon, and crab salad. Definitely something that needs to be eaten fresh, so don't try and keep it for leftovers. It also came with a sticker and the bag had their logo on it. You gotta love the little details. Great place! I'll be coming here again! read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - Kimchimama Bowl, Korean Street Corndog - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Best Korean cheese corn dogs !!!! They're thick and warm and cheesy.... I love the sugar coat. So unique! It's definitely different from American corn dogs, but it's a unique and sweet experience. It's more of a donut, fluffy batter so it's kind of more of a dessert snack? Their poke bowls are good too. They're like a fusion/modernized type asian food. Definitely Instagram worthy. read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - Spicy Salmon Poke Bowl the original korndog - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

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I know that Korean style corn dogs have been trending for a while, but now I really understand the hype since I tried one myself. I also ordered two honey teriyaki chicken sliders and the meal was perfection! Service was quick and attentive. It's a cool, casual setting despite the lack of seats inside. However, the fact that you can eat the corn dogs on the go makes up for it. They're one of my guilty pleasures now (but let's face it, all food is guilt-free). read more

We always stop by when we're in the area! We love the Korean style hot dogs!! They give out free stickers too

Great late night snacks! Chicken sliders and kimchi fries We will be sure to return A gem on Harvard ave read more

Order ahead as some items may take up to 40 minutes to prepare! The portions are huge and very satisfying. Every item I had ordered was delicious and exceeded my expectations with almost overwhelmingly mouthfuls of flavor. My only gripes are that the Korean street corndog is too sweet and the loaded fries were a bit soggy, but that's just me nitpicking. I will definitely come here often. read more

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When looking up Korean food in Boston, this caught my eye because of the mozzarella corn dogs. I had them in Korea and thought that these at Kimchipapi were better because of the effortless cheese pulls and layer of sugar at the bottom. I also ordered the ddeokbukki and ramyun while my friend got the poke bowl and fried chicken and everything was good (although the corn dogs were definitely the star of the show). The restaurant was a bit out of the way, but would definitely recommend for the corn dogs! read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - Mozzarella Corn Dog! - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

We ventured over to Allston to try Kimchipapi Kitchen's Korean Fried Chicken and Korean Corn Dog, we did get some fried Oreos and ramen while we were at it. We loved the sweetness of the batter in the corndogs, we got half beef/half cheese, but we were disappointed at our cheese pull. We waiting in a spot outside the door of the restaurant for our order to be ready and consumed the corndogs in the car. Oh well! Maybe next time. The batter on the fried chicken was just the right thickness that allowed for crunch and lots of chicken flavour in each bite. Fried Oreos were just what we would expect at a fairground. We have to try the ramen again to properly report on it. All in all, this was a good experience. Definitely a hit with younger consumers. They are not doing in person orders but the online orders are up pretty quickly. The packaging is sustainable and pretty. We loved the sticker that was included. It would definitely make for interesting conversation. read more

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Had the honey Honey Sriracha Fried Chicken Slider at @kimchipapiktchn was so yummy! If you like sriracha you'll love this!!! If you haven't been here, then you're MISSING OUT!!! Check this place out, you won't be disappointed! read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - Honey Sriracha Fried Chicken Slider - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts