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Kimchipapi Kitchen

4.3 (312 reviews)
ModerateKorean, Poke, Hot Dogs
Closed • 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Updated a few days ago

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Menu (1/3) as of 6/7/26
Winston L.

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!

Donald S.

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.

KIMCHIPAPI FRITAS
Gabriella D.

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.

corn the original korndog with half dog and half mozzarella
Lizzie Y.

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.

spam musubi bowl
Lina L.

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.

Theo C.

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.

the original korndog
Mackenzie T.

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.

hot cheetos korndog
Emily D.

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.

KFC Bowl, Truffle Fries, Corn Dogs (half hot dog half cheese)
Hanna H.

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

the original korndog and potato korndog
Caroline S.

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.

Gloria L.

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.

HOT CHEETOS KORNDOG
Daniel W.

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.

KFC FRITAS
Alice P.

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.

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

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Everything was hot and fresh. I come to this location every time I visit Boston after landing. Delicious.

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Ask the Community - Kimchipapi Kitchen

Which sauce do you recommend for the KFC in descending order?

based on customer orders: 1. honey teriyaki 2. sriracha bbq 3. buffalo

Are any of the sauces vegan? Thanks!

Yes our Kimchipapi Sauce (Gochujang), Eel Sauce, Wasabi Dressing, and Poke are all vegan!

Are they still in soft opening? What's the current menu?

Full opening, menu is excellent.

Can we request for a non-plastic bowl?

sorry our fiber biodegradable bowls are on back order so we are using the plastic ones temporarily. we should be restocking on wed!

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