Found a great place that doesn't close at 8pm. This place is open late with dim lit lights. It's…read moreright on Harvard Street off the Coolidge Corner stop with street parking. Came to this place for the tapas but I was surprised to see there speciality's which were on the pricier side for more than $30 a dish. The waiters were nice and attentive and the menu is a QR scan code. We got a few tapas to share including the fried spam which had a great presentation in a the spam can. We got the fried rice cake which was better than I expected. It came with 3 on a stick and with 2 dipping which we mixed. They also had special tapas are more dinner sized for around more then $20 each dish. We got the Army Stew and it came with a variety of different sausages, spam and ramen. The dish seemed small when it first came out but was well sized for a meal. Would definitely want to come back for a drink but overall a great place for a late night bite. The vibes are great and we just spent time talking. It has a clean bathroom with Aesop soap, it is a little small but it felt really nice.

Do you want some yummy drinks and delicious Korean tapas alongside? Guess what, this is the place…read moreto be!!! From the good music, to the very attentive staff, this place is a VIBE! Loved all of the food I got and ESPECIALLY the delicious drinks!! Personally, the love potion was sooooooo good!!! And I loved the Galbi skewers, absolutely delicious and the sauce was YUM! You gotta check this place out, you won't regret it!!

After our hotdog at our first Fenway game, we were hungry. The hotdog was good but it was not…read moreenough LOL We decided to find a place nearby and decided on some Asian food. We found KChickin nearby on Peterborough Street and they're open until 9:30pm. We walked quickly over as hunger is a good motivator to walk fast. The restaurant has takeout but offered enough space to hold three famished Fenway newbies. Service was quickly and friendly and the food was served fairly quickly. Seems like most restaurants begin at the suggested 18% tip to start. Some calculate their tipping suggestions at your subtotal before adding the taxes to your bill. This restaurant included the taxes as part of its tip calculation so be aware that you're actually tipping more than 18%. FYI: as a customer, you decide how much to tip for quality service. Bringing your orders to your table is basic. How many times they filled your water cups and check up on you are important and expected. Tipping is not automatic in my humble opinion. Servers who work diligently for their tips so tip accordingly to those who provided a great dining experience.

KChickin is one of those places that earns its high rating without much argument. We walked into a…read morespace that buzzes even on weeknight evenings, with a menu spanning Korean fried chicken, sushi, hand rolls, and Japanese comfort food. That combination sounds like it could go sideways, but the kitchen handles the range with enough confidence that the whole thing works. The fried chicken is the anchor of the menu and the reason most people come back. We ordered the soy garlic wings, the most talked about item, and they justified the reputation. They came out freshly fried with a glaze that coated evenly and a crunch that held. The chili basil version is worth ordering alongside if you want some heat, and the classic crispy is the right call for anyone who wants to taste the chicken itself without much interference. The calamari is a strong starter, well fried and light enough that it did not weigh down the rest of the meal before it got going. On the Japanese side of the menu, the kaisen don stood out. The presentation was careful and the fish was fresh in a way that made it feel like a dish the kitchen takes seriously rather than an afterthought. The hand rolls are solid and satisfying, though they lean more reliable than revelatory, making them a good addition to a larger spread rather than the sole reason to visit. For a spot covering this much ground, the consistency impressed us most. People drive over an hour to eat here, and that says something. It earns the trip. We would come back for the soy garlic wings and a bowl of kimchi tofu soup, and we would bring friends who want both Korean fried chicken and fresh sushi under one roof.

I was pleasantly surprised at the offerings, price, and quality. We had the samgyetang,…read moresullongtang, and kimbap. Most Americanized Korean places wouldn't have the first two, so we felt this was a good sign. Both the soups were legitimately neutral, and we were each given ramekins of rock salt. The sullongtang had ample pieces of beef, rice noodles (odd that they don't use vermicelli though) and was covered with green onions. Definitely not as good as something like LA's Han Bat Shul Long Tang, but that would be an unfair comparison! The samgyetang was decently sized, a good fresh meaty chicken. It was stuffed with rice (but not mochi rice), garlic, and dates. We left feeling content and accomplished. For decades, Boston's only Korean options were Koreana or Japanese/Korean places like Gyuhama, and this is far better (and more reasonable) than those. The service was fantastic too, nice job Hanna.

BAB has quickly become my absolute go-to spot for Korean food in the area. If you usually head over…read moreto Allston's Koreatown, do yourself a favor and try BAB instead. As a local resident in Brookline, Korean food nights means the mini Korea-town in Allston nearby. Now imagine there's a spot that's better prices, better portions, similar if not better quality, and most importantly, better taste. I am ashamed of discovering this place 8 years after it opened, that's 8 years of going there weekly and wasted time in Allston! An amazing place that proves you don't need to be trendy and performative to make an impact. Still making my way through their entire menu but my favorites are: 1. KimBAB (kimbap) 2. Tangsuyuk (deep-fried pork w/ sweet + sour sauce) 3. Jajang Myeon (black bean sauce noodles) 4. Pajeon (Scallion Pancake) 5, Naeng Myeon (cold buckwheat noodles)

This is my favorite Korean spot in the Boston area! The tofu soups are so filling and flavorful…read more It's walk-in only, and you can expect a casual, occasionally busy space with mostly hands-off service. Food: - tofu soups: I almost always get the kimchi and beef option! You can choose spice levels. I find this is a very satisfying portion, and it comes with a bowl of rice. - cold buckwheat noodles: the broth in this dish is incredibly flavorful. I like this option more than I like the tofu soups on a hot day--it's so refreshing! I think they're less known for this option and this particular dish is a summer special, but I'd 100% try it if you're there.

I returned here for a late 2:30 pm lunch. Street parking was less terrible than usual, so I managed…read moreto find a spot right next to Kaju. The establishment was almost at capacity, but I got the last 2-top. I ordered the intestine tofu stew ($15.99). The tofu stew itself seemed decently savory with silky tofu, an egg, and well-cleaned intestines. It also arrived piping hot. The banchan seemed disappointing today. The radish kimchi was barely fermented and slightly bitter; it tasted like raw daikon purchased from the supermarket that morning. Cabbage kimchi seemed acceptable. Banchan sizes were quite skimpy; I ordered a refill for myself. This has convinced me to find another default / go-to place for soondubu / tofu stew.

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.

Great food the kimchi Fritas with bulgogi beef is a must order and also the chicken wings. Good…read moreservice too.

We ordered the pork katsu gimbap and the Coreanos Bowl--both had a little kick but nothing…read moreoverpowering or lingering. The Coreanos Bowl is especially generous in size and super filling. The gimbap is a new item and I'm obsessed with it. Overall, the food was fantastic and definitely worth recommending!

pretty good food and good service. i got the stone bibimbap…read moreand kimchi and seafood pancakes. there's nothing really special because they sell traditional korean food but it was good and i enjoyed it.

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!

This place is very nicely decorated, and has a set menu. Tried the Matsu. Banchan were ok, maybe…read morenot my favorite selection but still nice to much on. It was a bit weird to me they didn't serve anything with rice. Scallop was great, super fresh, and had a delicious sauce with it. Japchae and mung bean pancake I thought were just ok. The mung bean pancake wasn't my favorite. In general it felt super pricey for being just ok. The Kalbi Chim and Samgyetang were my favorites. Kalbi was super soft and tender with a delicious broth (though again, rice?). The samgyetang was something really special with the sweet rice on the bottom of the soup. I think this place is really special for their samgyetang. I would come back again and have just that. Service was super nice though!

I had really wanted to try to this place for awhile. A reservation on the weekend at a normal time…read moreneeds to be booked far in advance. I got their toku set menu. They started off with banchan, which were done super well. They were all eloquently balanced with flavor and freshness. It definitely felt more elevated compared to the banchan from other Korean establishments. The marinated shrimp, scallop and japchae came next. The japchae and scallop were my favorite bites of the night. Then there were 2 meat dishes, pancake and then finally the chicken soup. The chicken soup was also very good and had so much flavor. I would come back again for the banchan, japchae and chicken soup again. I do have a few criticisms on the meal. For a set meal, I don't think it was present in the most enjoyable order. The pancake came in right before the final dish of the chicken soup. The flavor and texture wasn't very good and felt so out of place as everything else was so well done. If it was brought way earlier, I wouldn't have a second thought on it. But it felt off putting being the second to last dish. Also we were a bit thrown off by just the pacing of everything. You would think that you eat the banchan along with your mains, but it more felt like you needed to finish them sooner given the limited table space. The last thing is the chicken soup is brought way too late into the meal. It's essentially the main part of the meal, but is brought in last after you finish most things. I'm a big guy and can eat a lot, but I was full by the time it came out. Despite what I wrote above, the food was amazing and so eloquently made and presented.