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Located near Symphony Hall, this AYCE Korean BBQ Grill offers an incredible lunch special for $22.99 (w/o tax/tip). (It offers 35 items and some items like galbi & ribeye is available for a higher price point.) You order via QR code so if you are not tech savvy this might not be the place for you. Drinks are an additional cost. Must orders: beef bulgogi, dumplings, pineapple, and japchae. Ironically, the crinkle cut french fries are surprisingly decent as it is freshly fried. There is a sauce/veggie station towards the back that you can make your own dipping sauces and make lettuce wraps. Service is prompt and friendly. They will change your grill plate if you ask. They also offer snacks in the front for waiting customers. Bathrooms are relatively clean and decent. You pay via tablet.
Decided to try a new KBBQ spot! Omi Korean Grill is an AYCE KBBQ option that is conveniently located by Northeastern University! It's right across from the YMCA, if you're familiar with the area. There is street parking available & is accessible via MBTA green line. Good AYCE options are super limited in Boston, so we're always open to trying a new spot. AYCE is $39.99/pp daily! Half price for kids aged 4-8 y/o & free for kids under 4. There is a time limit of 90 min/table & it starts the moment you get seated at a booth. Ordering is done via QR code (located at the front of each table). Limited options available; we mostly got bone-in shortrib, boneless shortrib, & beef tongue. There's a sauce bar at the back of the restaurant, where you'll also find some sides. They have a decent selection of sauces + sides. Some sides we got include: -seaweed salad Octopus salad -kimchi -spicy fish cake -pickled radish Overall, our experience with their AYCE was okay. We visited at night (~8pm), 3 hours before closing & after the first 5 min of dining, our server was nowhere to be found. We usually need refills of water every 10-20 min & ended up filling the water pitcher ourselves. Meats are not well marinated & sauce is definitely needed to somewhat enjoy the food. It seemed like forever getting the meats to cook (settings were on HIGH too). We realized after finishing our meal when the staff came to clean up the table that they use induction instead of gas or charcoal. I guess it's a good way to reduce smoke but does make it a longer grilling experience. For example, the bulgogi + beef tongue we ordered took double the usual time & after 2-3 minutes, the meat still was raw. Likely won't be back again. For the price, I think I will stick to my usual spot for AYCE KBBQ, as they offer AYCE for $30-40/pp with more meat options + sides & the meat tends to be better marinated, as well as have a parking lot available. Not worth it.
For a Sunday dinner, I decided to try Omi. Arriving at 8:30PM, I received seating for my party of 2 at 9. The price point is $39.99 / person for AYCE. Ordering is done through a QR code + chowbus integration. You can continuously add more stuff and send the request to the kitchen (with some basic rate limiting so you don't order the whole freezer). The system works decently well and makes ordering convenient over hailing a server the old-fashioned way or through the summon server button attached to the table. The meats selection itself has the usual fare, like bulgogi, galbi, beef tongue, and spicy pork belly. Absent are the more niche items like beef intestine or pork jowl. Sauces and side dishes are set up on a self-service counter, similar to the setups in hot pot. Banchan is passable (bean sprouts could use more salt and sesame oil and kimchi is more acerbic than flavorful). Ventilation systems work well. No campfire smoke billowing in your face. Overall, I'd say that Omi does a decent job of offering AYCE KBBQ. In a place with fiercer competition, I would rate this 3* due to some nitpicks. However, this is Boston, not in LA.
Omi Korean Grill is that spot. If you're craving a lively, all-you-can-eat KBBQ experience with quality cuts, fast service, and a fun atmosphere that doesn't feel rushed, this place delivers. From the moment we were seated, the staff was locked in. Our server was quick to take drink orders, changed grill plates without us having to ask, and kept everything moving at a comfortable pace. It made the whole experience feel smooth and well-run. The food orders were done on the phone after scanning the QR code at the table. The star of the show for me was the LA galbi...thick, tender, and marinated just right. The spicy pork bulgogi had a satisfying kick without overpowering the flavor, and the spicy beef bulgogi brought a bold, savory heat that kept me going back for more. You can tell they care about seasoning and quality here. Banchan and dipping sauces are available at the salad bar, which is a nice touch. Everything was fresh and well-stocked, and it gave us the flexibility to go back for what we liked most; no waiting around for refills. The best part? The place is smoke-free. You get the full grill experience without walking out smelling like smoke. Whether you're going with friends or on a casual date, Omi hits the sweet spot for great food, solid service, and a good time. Just come hungry, you'll want to make the most of every round!
This spot was just what we needed after a long day exploring Salem with the girls. We got seated right away, and ordering was easy through a QR code. My phone was dying, and they were kind enough to let me charge it. We tried nearly all the meats, and the spicy pork belly was our favorite. The scallion pancakes and kimchi soup were hearty and delicious, making for the perfect end to the day.
We literally couldn't find any restaurants that we wanted to go to during this night and omi Korean grill was a shining light of hope. Their food did just what it needed to do. I think it's likely not the best KBBQ ever but it does what it needs to do. If you have a group of friends that just wants to drink and eat as much meat as possible, you NEED to come here!
A great AYCE Korean BBQ place in Boston finally!! Service was overall great and while the meat selections are a bit more limiting compared to some places like Sura, for $39.99 per person, value wise I say it's very hard to beat! While the majority of the meats and side dishes we got were great, the marinated meats were a bit interesting as it tasted like they used a marinade that had a strong black bean flavor (like what you would find in Jajangmyeon) instead of a typically more soy based marinade. It wasn't bad per se but it was definitely unexpected. Overall the highlights for the side dishes was the Tofu stew and egg custard. Seafood scallion pancake was decent. The spicy rice cake was decent (the sauce was good though the rice cakes themselves were meh). The Takoyaki was nothing special. For the meats, we enjoyed the ribeye, thin sliced beef brisket and pork belly. The marinated beef short rib was okay but the marinade was a bit too different for our tastes. Also I'd skip the sausage unless you like plain hot dogs! Overall we were quite pleased with our meal. The ambiance was decent although it was pretty dang dark when we were eating (it was around 1pm!). I'm hoping they'll turn the lights up more next time.
As what I believe is the only AYCE KBBQ spot in Boston proper, I thought this spot was pretty solid. Right next to Northeastern and close to Suffolk/Wentworth, the vibe felt very young and modern. Ventilation was also a but questionable, but hopefully they'll smooth that out as I know it's a pretty new spot. We had a larger party and called ahead for our reservation so we got one of the rooms in the back. I honestly think this spot was only 4 stars due to how we had our own room - I probably wouldn't enjoy it as much if we were in the main area. Service was very solid. They were super attentive and came in at appropriate points for additional orders, water refills, and just delivering food in general as well as replacing grills. The meat was decent quality, nothing amazing, but for AYCE it was good. The sides were also nice - I enjoyed the pancakes and steamed egg soup. There was also ice cream at the end that they serve in small cups. Overall, we had a great experience and wouldn't mind coming back again. The food, service, and ambiance were very solid. Thanks, Omi!
Had to try Omi since it's the new ayce kbbq place in Boston, and we all know Boston does not have much ayce kbbq places. We made a reservation for 7 in advance. We sat in a booth specifically for 7 since there was a mall that protruded (which is fine) and we got side dishes and water. For food, we only got the beef and the pork belly's, and the appetizers. I will say that the beef itself was pretty good quality. The boneless short ribs and the brisket was good. They ran out of intestines so we didn't get to try that. The pork belly was also good. I wouldn't get the bulgogi as it didn't taste good and the texture was super off. For apps we got everything. The chicken wings and the spicy rice cakes were not what we expected, the gyoza, takoyaki, and shumai were solid (definitely bought frozen and fried), but the egg and the kimchi jigae were really good. The service was great, everyone was super attentive and helpful. With the amount of things we requested they were super nice. If you do get sat in a booth with two grills, i will say it is gonna be a pain to get the inside grill changed as people would have to move out of the booth so the server can go in and change it. Overall, it's a solid place to try once, and they are still super new. However, it didn't really feel like an ayce kbbq place to me. I would try this again if they added more stuff or maybe added like a DIY sauce/side dish bar. I will say again that the staff is super nice and attentive to our group.
I was excited that there is a new AYCE kbbq in town and went in with high expectations. I was disappointed unfortunately. The staff is friendly and service is fast. The grill is powerful but there is too little ventilation. The meat, however, is just mediocre. I understand this is AYCE but the servings are just too small. The marinated meat is also what you can get in asian grocery stores. We also had kimchi jjigae and steamed egg for appetizers and there were decent. I feel like the menu can be more extensive for AYCE menu and they only also had tiny ice cream for dessert. It might be also because it is fairly new but there was a wait for early Wednesday dinner. All in all, it wasn't that remarkable place for AYCE bbq. -4.5/10
I was pretty excited to try this place, as its probably the closest AYCE Korean BBQ near me. This place is conveniently located in the NU/Copley area, with plenty of street (meter) parking. It looks pretty roomy inside with wide tables and benches, and a tall ceiling. I'll get right to it. This place was hot (temperature wise). We went on Saturday at 6pm and it was mid 80's and muggy/humid out. This place either had no air conditioning on, or it just couldn't keep up. It's weird as every long while, I'd feel cool air coming on (relief!) but most of the time it was off. Coupled with the hot BBQ, it was too unbearable to eat comfortably. I paid over $300 (including $50+ tip) and it was the worse experience. I'm in my t-shirt with my sleeves rolled up because it was THAT hot in there. They did have several industrial drying fans blowing at full blast, but it did not help. If I had to do it all over again, I'd take my money to HMart and buy a bunch of meat and just cook it at home. The only dessert option is ice cream cups. As for the food experience, we were a party of 6. The first thing you get is the bachan (side dishes). You can tell these are premade and not tailored to the size of your group. It was barely enough for 1, let alone a party of 6. We did ask for more and they were happy to bring some. As for the meats, they come out quickly after you fill out the paper to indicate what you want. The portions are small, so ask for extras. Our favorite was the spicy octopus and thinly sliced beef. The meat was okay. There were several cuts or pieces of meat that we could not chew and had to spit out. The appetizer dishes we ordered were not that good (spicy rice cakes, chicken wings, siu mais, dumplings etc). The staff was quick to help you switch out the hot plates. Speaking of which, every table had just 1 single hot plate. Its pretty small for the size of the table. The people who sit in the middle of the table are regulated to handle it/cook/serve etc. I feel the table could easily accommodate 2 of them, or one larger grill. There is NO VENT! You will come out smelling like kBBQ for sure...don't wear anything you care about. This place gives you 3 set sauces (mala flakes, some type of oil, and ssamjang), either you like it or you don't...but thats it. There is no sauce station or anything like that. The staff were fine, they did their job of bringing out food. Thats about all. Price wise, each person is $39.99. Canned soda is $2.50 each. 6 people with 20% tip came out to $311.30. 2 of our party were teens who ate nothing. The adults were so uncomfortable by the lack of air conditioning that it was hard to eat our money's worth too. If you've read this far, take my advice: 1. Go to HMart and buy meat to cook yourself (you'll have money leftover, or just use the savings to buy an electric grill as well) 2. Just take your party to KTown BBQ (also AYCE) in Saugus on Rt1. Similar pricing, much better food quality and overall experience, free parking and some of the best service ever. BTW, you will *LOVE* their chicken wings there (a side dish).
Couldn't make reservation for 3, so we had to wait 40 mins even on a weekday dinner. Despite the crowd, they changed the plates pretty often which I appreciate and even helped us cooked the meat in the beginning. Waitress was also extremely nice. I think my experience here was better than the only other Kbbq spot in Boston. I would had like more selections, but I think the squid, octopus, pork belly, short ribs and ribeye were good and they gave us a good selection of sides. Their appetizers were pretty good for an AYCE. Egg was yummy but the bottom was burnt which was unfortunate. Takoyaki and tofu stew were my favorite. If you're driving, it's easier to find parking somewhere that's 8-10mins walk away.
A pricy but decent place to get ayce kbbq. It comes out to around 40 dollars a person and the menu features pork, seafood, chicken, and beef. Included in the ayce are side dishes which was really enjoyable as often prepared dishes would be extra. Not many restaurants include takoyaki as part of their ayce experience either. The takoyaki was mediocre but the main point of going to kbbq is not for the side dishes! All the meat was pretty good quality and our server was friendly and showed us the best way to cook our meat. All seats are booth seats which was a little detail that I liked a lot!
omi, right on Huntington ave, by my old stomping grounds NEU! Parked down the block, stopped in on a cold night. Was seated only once the entire party was present. They weren't packed that night but i get it, timer starts to when you sit and order 1.5hr. Now one gripe we did see when speaking with our server on why our grill was taking so long to cook our food, was they use induction heater underneath the grill. With no hoods at the table they have to keep the smoke minimal so there is fans that run under the heater. Whatever it is causing the heat to not get as hot, so we have to turn that off to cook it faster then turn it back on if it's getting too smoky. So if you have a time limit, could run out of time (if it's enforced) meaning you get less food cooked to eat within that time. The kalbi short ribs were our favorite and I also liked the spice marinated bulgogi. Their app bar is a novel stand in the back, not too many options there but that's okay. Order from the QR code on the table, it's real easy! I would def come back either way for the price it's not bad and closer to home. I do prefer our other usual kbbq spot tho. Overall great edition to the area! read more
For an AYCE KBBQ spot, $40 per person for 90 minutes is a steal. There was a variety of options, and everything we tried tasted good. Sometimes KBBQ places charge much higher prices for food that honestly tastes pretty similar, so this felt like great value. The best part was being able to order directly from your phone instead of trying to flag down a server. Service was fast, and the staff regularly swapped out the burners, which kept everything running smoothly. read more
Heard mixed reviews of this place, so decided to check it out for myself. Small spot and gets really smokey inside, which is something I didn't love. The sauce/side selection is very minimal compared to other KBBQ spots I've been to. The meat itself was good, but we got a grill that wouldn't cook the meat and it was pretty frustrating. They told us that the grill was broken and the boss had to come fix it, but he wasn't there that day so not sure why they sat us there. Overall, have had better KBBQ and not worth it for the price. read more
Located near Symphony Hall, this AYCE Korean BBQ Grill offers an incredible lunch special for $22.99 (w/o tax/tip). (It offers 35 items and some items like galbi & ribeye is available for a higher price point.) You order via QR code so if you are not tech savvy this might not be the place for you. Drinks are an additional cost. Must orders: beef bulgogi, dumplings, pineapple, and japchae. Ironically, the crinkle cut french fries are surprisingly decent as it is freshly fried. There is a sauce/veggie station towards the back that you can make your own dipping sauces and make lettuce wraps. Service is prompt and friendly. They will change your grill plate if you ask. They also offer snacks in the front for waiting customers. Bathrooms are relatively clean and decent. You pay via tablet. read more
Decided to try a new KBBQ spot! Omi Korean Grill is an AYCE KBBQ option that is conveniently located by Northeastern University! It's right across from the YMCA, if you're familiar with the area. There is street parking available & is accessible via MBTA green line. Good AYCE options are super limited in Boston, so we're always open to trying a new spot. AYCE is $39.99/pp daily! Half price for kids aged 4-8 y/o & free for kids under 4. There is a time limit of 90 min/table & it starts the moment you get seated at a booth. Ordering is done via QR code (located at the front of each table). Limited options available; we mostly got bone-in shortrib, boneless shortrib, & beef tongue. There's a sauce bar at the back of the restaurant, where you'll also find some sides. They have a decent selection of sauces + sides. Some sides we got include: -seaweed salad Octopus salad -kimchi -spicy fish cake -pickled radish Overall, our experience with their AYCE was okay. We visited at night (~8pm), 3 hours before closing & after the first 5 min of dining, our server was nowhere to be found. We usually need refills of water every 10-20 min & ended up filling the water pitcher ourselves. Meats are not well marinated & sauce is definitely needed to somewhat enjoy the food. It seemed like forever getting the meats to cook (settings were on HIGH too). We realized after finishing our meal when the staff came to clean up the table that they use induction instead of gas or charcoal. I guess it's a good way to reduce smoke but does make it a longer grilling experience. For example, the bulgogi + beef tongue we ordered took double the usual time & after 2-3 minutes, the meat still was raw. Likely won't be back again. For the price, I think I will stick to my usual spot for AYCE KBBQ, as they offer AYCE for $30-40/pp with more meat options + sides & the meat tends to be better marinated, as well as have a parking lot available. Not worth it. read more
For a Sunday dinner, I decided to try Omi. Arriving at 8:30PM, I received seating for my party of 2 at 9. The price point is $39.99 / person for AYCE. Ordering is done through a QR code + chowbus integration. You can continuously add more stuff and send the request to the kitchen (with some basic rate limiting so you don't order the whole freezer). The system works decently well and makes ordering convenient over hailing a server the old-fashioned way or through the summon server button attached to the table. The meats selection itself has the usual fare, like bulgogi, galbi, beef tongue, and spicy pork belly. Absent are the more niche items like beef intestine or pork jowl. Sauces and side dishes are set up on a self-service counter, similar to the setups in hot pot. Banchan is passable (bean sprouts could use more salt and sesame oil and kimchi is more acerbic than flavorful). Ventilation systems work well. No campfire smoke billowing in your face. Overall, I'd say that Omi does a decent job of offering AYCE KBBQ. In a place with fiercer competition, I would rate this 3* due to some nitpicks. However, this is Boston, not in LA. read more
1 year ago
Omi Korean Grill is that spot. If you're craving a lively, all-you-can-eat KBBQ experience with quality cuts, fast service, and a fun atmosphere that doesn't feel rushed, this place delivers. From the moment we were seated, the staff was locked in. Our server was quick to take drink orders, changed grill plates without us having to ask, and kept everything moving at a comfortable pace. It made the whole experience feel smooth and well-run. The food orders were done on the phone after scanning the QR code at the table. The star of the show for me was the LA galbi...thick, tender, and marinated just right. The spicy pork bulgogi had a satisfying kick without overpowering the flavor, and the spicy beef bulgogi brought a bold, savory heat that kept me going back for more. You can tell they care about seasoning and quality here. Banchan and dipping sauces are available at the salad bar, which is a nice touch. Everything was fresh and well-stocked, and it gave us the flexibility to go back for what we liked most; no waiting around for refills. The best part? The place is smoke-free. You get the full grill experience without walking out smelling like smoke. Whether you're going with friends or on a casual date, Omi hits the sweet spot for great food, solid service, and a good time. Just come hungry, you'll want to make the most of every round! read more
This spot was just what we needed after a long day exploring Salem with the girls. We got seated right away, and ordering was easy through a QR code. My phone was dying, and they were kind enough to let me charge it. We tried nearly all the meats, and the spicy pork belly was our favorite. The scallion pancakes and kimchi soup were hearty and delicious, making for the perfect end to the day. read more
8 months ago
We literally couldn't find any restaurants that we wanted to go to during this night and omi Korean grill was a shining light of hope. Their food did just what it needed to do. I think it's likely not the best KBBQ ever but it does what it needs to do. If you have a group of friends that just wants to drink and eat as much meat as possible, you NEED to come here! read more
A great AYCE Korean BBQ place in Boston finally!! Service was overall great and while the meat selections are a bit more limiting compared to some places like Sura, for $39.99 per person, value wise I say it's very hard to beat! While the majority of the meats and side dishes we got were great, the marinated meats were a bit interesting as it tasted like they used a marinade that had a strong black bean flavor (like what you would find in Jajangmyeon) instead of a typically more soy based marinade. It wasn't bad per se but it was definitely unexpected. Overall the highlights for the side dishes was the Tofu stew and egg custard. Seafood scallion pancake was decent. The spicy rice cake was decent (the sauce was good though the rice cakes themselves were meh). The Takoyaki was nothing special. For the meats, we enjoyed the ribeye, thin sliced beef brisket and pork belly. The marinated beef short rib was okay but the marinade was a bit too different for our tastes. Also I'd skip the sausage unless you like plain hot dogs! Overall we were quite pleased with our meal. The ambiance was decent although it was pretty dang dark when we were eating (it was around 1pm!). I'm hoping they'll turn the lights up more next time. read more
As what I believe is the only AYCE KBBQ spot in Boston proper, I thought this spot was pretty solid. Right next to Northeastern and close to Suffolk/Wentworth, the vibe felt very young and modern. Ventilation was also a but questionable, but hopefully they'll smooth that out as I know it's a pretty new spot. We had a larger party and called ahead for our reservation so we got one of the rooms in the back. I honestly think this spot was only 4 stars due to how we had our own room - I probably wouldn't enjoy it as much if we were in the main area. Service was very solid. They were super attentive and came in at appropriate points for additional orders, water refills, and just delivering food in general as well as replacing grills. The meat was decent quality, nothing amazing, but for AYCE it was good. The sides were also nice - I enjoyed the pancakes and steamed egg soup. There was also ice cream at the end that they serve in small cups. Overall, we had a great experience and wouldn't mind coming back again. The food, service, and ambiance were very solid. Thanks, Omi! read more
Had to try Omi since it's the new ayce kbbq place in Boston, and we all know Boston does not have much ayce kbbq places. We made a reservation for 7 in advance. We sat in a booth specifically for 7 since there was a mall that protruded (which is fine) and we got side dishes and water. For food, we only got the beef and the pork belly's, and the appetizers. I will say that the beef itself was pretty good quality. The boneless short ribs and the brisket was good. They ran out of intestines so we didn't get to try that. The pork belly was also good. I wouldn't get the bulgogi as it didn't taste good and the texture was super off. For apps we got everything. The chicken wings and the spicy rice cakes were not what we expected, the gyoza, takoyaki, and shumai were solid (definitely bought frozen and fried), but the egg and the kimchi jigae were really good. The service was great, everyone was super attentive and helpful. With the amount of things we requested they were super nice. If you do get sat in a booth with two grills, i will say it is gonna be a pain to get the inside grill changed as people would have to move out of the booth so the server can go in and change it. Overall, it's a solid place to try once, and they are still super new. However, it didn't really feel like an ayce kbbq place to me. I would try this again if they added more stuff or maybe added like a DIY sauce/side dish bar. I will say again that the staff is super nice and attentive to our group. read more
I was excited that there is a new AYCE kbbq in town and went in with high expectations. I was disappointed unfortunately. The staff is friendly and service is fast. The grill is powerful but there is too little ventilation. The meat, however, is just mediocre. I understand this is AYCE but the servings are just too small. The marinated meat is also what you can get in asian grocery stores. We also had kimchi jjigae and steamed egg for appetizers and there were decent. I feel like the menu can be more extensive for AYCE menu and they only also had tiny ice cream for dessert. It might be also because it is fairly new but there was a wait for early Wednesday dinner. All in all, it wasn't that remarkable place for AYCE bbq. -4.5/10 read more
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5 months ago
I was pretty excited to try this place, as its probably the closest AYCE Korean BBQ near me. This place is conveniently located in the NU/Copley area, with plenty of street (meter) parking. It looks pretty roomy inside with wide tables and benches, and a tall ceiling. I'll get right to it. This place was hot (temperature wise). We went on Saturday at 6pm and it was mid 80's and muggy/humid out. This place either had no air conditioning on, or it just couldn't keep up. It's weird as every long while, I'd feel cool air coming on (relief!) but most of the time it was off. Coupled with the hot BBQ, it was too unbearable to eat comfortably. I paid over $300 (including $50+ tip) and it was the worse experience. I'm in my t-shirt with my sleeves rolled up because it was THAT hot in there. They did have several industrial drying fans blowing at full blast, but it did not help. If I had to do it all over again, I'd take my money to HMart and buy a bunch of meat and just cook it at home. The only dessert option is ice cream cups. As for the food experience, we were a party of 6. The first thing you get is the bachan (side dishes). You can tell these are premade and not tailored to the size of your group. It was barely enough for 1, let alone a party of 6. We did ask for more and they were happy to bring some. As for the meats, they come out quickly after you fill out the paper to indicate what you want. The portions are small, so ask for extras. Our favorite was the spicy octopus and thinly sliced beef. The meat was okay. There were several cuts or pieces of meat that we could not chew and had to spit out. The appetizer dishes we ordered were not that good (spicy rice cakes, chicken wings, siu mais, dumplings etc). The staff was quick to help you switch out the hot plates. Speaking of which, every table had just 1 single hot plate. Its pretty small for the size of the table. The people who sit in the middle of the table are regulated to handle it/cook/serve etc. I feel the table could easily accommodate 2 of them, or one larger grill. There is NO VENT! You will come out smelling like kBBQ for sure...don't wear anything you care about. This place gives you 3 set sauces (mala flakes, some type of oil, and ssamjang), either you like it or you don't...but thats it. There is no sauce station or anything like that. The staff were fine, they did their job of bringing out food. Thats about all. Price wise, each person is $39.99. Canned soda is $2.50 each. 6 people with 20% tip came out to $311.30. 2 of our party were teens who ate nothing. The adults were so uncomfortable by the lack of air conditioning that it was hard to eat our money's worth too. If you've read this far, take my advice: 1. Go to HMart and buy meat to cook yourself (you'll have money leftover, or just use the savings to buy an electric grill as well) 2. Just take your party to KTown BBQ (also AYCE) in Saugus on Rt1. Similar pricing, much better food quality and overall experience, free parking and some of the best service ever. BTW, you will *LOVE* their chicken wings there (a side dish). read more
2 years ago
Couldn't make reservation for 3, so we had to wait 40 mins even on a weekday dinner. Despite the crowd, they changed the plates pretty often which I appreciate and even helped us cooked the meat in the beginning. Waitress was also extremely nice. I think my experience here was better than the only other Kbbq spot in Boston. I would had like more selections, but I think the squid, octopus, pork belly, short ribs and ribeye were good and they gave us a good selection of sides. Their appetizers were pretty good for an AYCE. Egg was yummy but the bottom was burnt which was unfortunate. Takoyaki and tofu stew were my favorite. If you're driving, it's easier to find parking somewhere that's 8-10mins walk away. read more
A pricy but decent place to get ayce kbbq. It comes out to around 40 dollars a person and the menu features pork, seafood, chicken, and beef. Included in the ayce are side dishes which was really enjoyable as often prepared dishes would be extra. Not many restaurants include takoyaki as part of their ayce experience either. The takoyaki was mediocre but the main point of going to kbbq is not for the side dishes! All the meat was pretty good quality and our server was friendly and showed us the best way to cook our meat. All seats are booth seats which was a little detail that I liked a lot! read more
Was super excited when I heard there was another AYCE Korean bbq opening up in Massachusetts. Luckily they were taking reservations early and I was able to reserve for two people. A few days after opening, they changed it minimum 6 to reserve a table. First impression walking in, poor ventilation... it was pretty smokey... you definitely will leave smelling like kbbq lol Love the service. We were fortunate to have a lovely waitress. Definitely forgot her name but she had glasses. She was very attentive and made sure our orders were correct. The grill itself is electric. Cooks pretty well so that's a plus. I see a lot of comments regarding getting the grill changed. They get super busy. It doesn't hurt to ask them to change it because they will instantly. Food - my favorite was the marinated Galbi. Very flavorful, great quality. Serving size definitely is served minimum and not by how much is in your party. It's probably a good thing to limit wasteful food. Also my favorites were the pork belly, beef brisket, steamed egg, and takoyaki (AYCE is crazy I had 2-3 orders lol). The whole menu was decent but my two complaints was both the bulgogi and the seafood scallion pancake... definitely something off with the meat. It was both just too mushy and not flavorful. The pancake was way too thick and had too much bell peppers in it. Felt like I was eating a thick slice of pizza. Overall, for $40 per person, I definitely think it's worth it. Not sure if it's better than Sura in Medford. Sura has a parking lot, Omi is only street parking. If you live in Boston, it's very hard to find parking around that area lol Tip - It gets super busy due to the location. You'll see a lot of college kids coming. So expect a wait if you don't have a reservation. No read more
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SOOO yum! We came around 6:30PM for a party of 3 on Sunday and were seated immediately, tables definitely started to fill up an hour later. You get a 2 hour limit for $40 AYCE KBBQ. I loved all the banchan that came on the side and the menu itself had a good amount of options for the price! Loved the tofu soup, pork belly, and ice cream at the end. There's a good amount of tables, and private rooms in the back for special occasions. read more
1 year ago
I really love the brisket, but my favorite was the galbi and beef bulgogi. For the sides, I really enjoyed the dumplings and takoyaki. For all you can eat, it was very good; we were given a lot of meat and the service here was excellent! They were very nice and helped us a lot!! The ambiance is a bit dark, so we turned on our flashlight to see the meat and if it was cooked, but worked out so well! read more
1 year ago
This place was great! The servers were very attentive, always there to fill up water, change the grill, take plates, and just checking in. The quality of meat was good and it all came pretty quickly! The bar with sauces and vegetables was very convenient! read more
1 year ago
5/5 for the price. 4.5/5 for the meat quality we had group of 11 and they were able to sit all of us in one table inside the function room. read more
10 months ago
2 years ago
Omi Korean Grill is an ayce Korean bbq spot on Huntington Ave right by Northeastern. It opened last week and I was able to try it on their soft opening. The only other ayce kbbq in Boston area is Sura but the quality is pretty bad and it's expensive for what you're getting. This is $40 per person and they have a variety of appetizers, meats, and seafoods. I got the brisket, marinated bulgogi, boneless short rib, marinated short rib, pork belly, spicy pork, tofu stew, steamed egg, and rice. The first thing that was not great was that the tofu stew had seafood in it (imitation crab, mussels, squid) but was listed as tofu stew, and I did not like it as it was extremely fishy and also could be a serious problem for people with seafood allergies. The steamed egg was really good and fluffy as well as the rice. For the meats, the two that were my least favorite were probably the spicy pork bulgogi snd the marinated beef bulgogi because there was no marinated flavor. Spicy pork should be red with gochujang or some type of spice and it's the one in the photo with the onions. Not bad meat quality but no flavor. Next was the boneless short rib, since it was pretty good quality and thick cut but not my favorite. My favorites were the pork belly, galbi, and beef brisket. All were good quality and flavorful. I also got zucchini and mushroom which are my favorite bbq vegetables and I like how you can order individual vegetables instead of having to order a bunch. The banchan was decent but not fully traditional. Kimchi and then the yellow pickled radish, but it also came with seaweed salad and bamboo shoots. Dipping sauces were samjang and the dark sauce I couldn't figure out what it was but tasted more vinegary. The red chili powder is really good but I believe it's Chinese since I have only had it in Chinese food. For $40 I think the food quality was good and I would probably come back. The one issue I had was the grills not being replaced unless I asked, and with marinated meats they burn so quickly that the grill is covered in burnt charred marinade. The server was attentive, but as it was towards the end of the night seemed to be annoyed that we kept ordering more and annoyed changing our grill, so we didn't ask for the grill to be changed anymore. Then when we cooked new meat it would be covered in blackened stuff which not only tastes bad but isn't good for you to eat. One thing Omi could improve on is changing the grills but everything else was great. I recommend this place if you want ayce bbq to get your moneys worth as it is better than Sura, but for regular bbq there are better spots. read more
2 years ago
AYCE spot alert! Boston' doesn't have many options so here's a new one that is a bang for the bunch. $40 for all you can eat???? I can't believe I'm saying this I can barely spent under that going to a restaurant anymore so this is crazy they are also getting their liquor license so alcohol will be added to mix! Let's gooo! It's a 10 minute walk from Hynes T stop so it isn't too crazy to get to. This was so random but the floors are very slippery but I wasn't sure why... maybe it's the oils but um the floor just seemed to be a little slip and slide but they also just opened so new floor tings maybe?? I was eating the meats and they were all seasoned pretty nicely where you didn't need to even add the spices or sauces. The Galbi short rib was DELICOUS-sooo. But it's one of my favorites and you can never go wrong with that taste. The staff was attentive in getting our food placed and replacing our grill for cooking when the meat started sticking on it.One of my favorites was the glass noodles which were perfect and delicious and didn't make you feel bad eating. I finished it off with those sealed ice creams that I would get in the cafeteria when I was a kid and I called it a day. I will be back again with a larger and hoping to enjoy the meats with some drinks this time around. Price $$ Food 8 Atmosphere 7 Service 7 read more
2 years ago
Service was actually good but the selection wasn't as good as other places. They do have short rib and galbi which is good. Beef brisket and pork belly were good. It all depends on how you cook it since you cook it yourself. Their seafood pancake had bell peppers which I thought was weird. One of the marinated pork/beef dish was pretty bad though, we didn't finish it. They do swap out the grill when it gets burnt! The bottom of the steamed egg dish was very burnt so I would avoid eating that portion, but the rest of it was decent. read more
Was excited for a new ayce korean bbq, so I came here as soon as I heard of it. It was pretty busy on a saturday evening so we had to wait about 40 mins and although the store front looks small, it was pretty big inside with at least 10 tables and a couple or larger sitting areas. The staff was very friendly and was quick to answer our requests. The menu was a bit confusing as it does not list the quantity it comes out in, so we had to tell the staff how much we wanted when we ordered. Of all the meats we tried, the kalbi was the only one that had some good flavors. The rest were just bland. The glass noodle we ordered was so salty. The only way we ate it was to mix it with the bulgogi, which tasted like they forgot to season at all. The egg, the stews, and most of the sides they had were decent. read more
2 years ago
The food is fine. Service is TERRIBLE. A girl name Jane( She said her name is Jane when I asked ) asked me whether we were ready to pay the bill 30 mins after we came in while we were still eating. I nodded out of instinct cause I was too surprised to react. Then she put the bills on my table. I finally said we were not ready to pay. Then she came for at least THREE times asking us whether we were ready to pay. This made me felt really uncomfortable and awkward. The last time she asked us to pay, I said OK. Then while we were finishing up, she came again asking whether she can clean it up. I nodded again out of instinct and felt really awkward and uncomfortable. She was targeting us. She treated other customers OK but now us Chinese. Probably a rxxcist. I still paid with 15 percent tips. For people who's considering coming here-Please don't. read more
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