Lovely ambiance, long wait but completely worth it in my opinion, food had great flavor and loved the selection of banchan read more

Sanbada - Raw marinated shrimp, bulgolgi patty, spicy pork sets - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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The waitstaff was really kind and polite, they take the time to explain how the restaurant and menu works. You also get free ice cream. Highly recommend- this is the best banchan I have had out of Korea. read more

Sanbada - Unlimited Banchan- Spicy Fried Eggplant, Sweet Potato, Black Sesame Lotus Root, Pickled Radish, Kimchi - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The service was amazing and the food was so delicious! Get the mackerel! 100/10 recommended read more

This place is bringing Korean food in Boston to another level. The buffet table of banchan side dishes are impressive, plus the free melona bars. The main dishes of grilled fish and crabs are tasty, rare in Boston too. The noise level lies on the loud side with the open kitchen and open dining space. But that's the vibe. Definitely one of my new favorite Korean restaurants in the area read more

Sanbada is what Boston has been missing for the longest time. Comfort Korean food that tastes like it was made by your grandma coupled with the most beautiful minimalist interior. It is truly a great bang for your buck. The main dishes are all excellent - I think the bulgogi patties are a solid, richer choice but if you want something milder in flavor but still tastes clean, the mackerel and belt fish are great options. Their banchan is the star of the show! I can't get enough of their fried eggplant, radish kimchi, and black sesame lotus root. You definitely have to try all of them because they only give you a select few to start off with, but there are so many more when you go to get them yourselves. Service is excellent too. And free Melona ice cream after! Have I convinced you to go yet? read more

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We were excited to try Sanbada after seeing the mackerel sets and the unlimited banchan! Luckily the wait on a Saturday night wasn't too bad and while the waitlist can get long, it moves quickly. Note: you can only join the Yelp waitlist after you arrive (there's a kiosk to sign up). We got the mackerel, atka mackerel, and spicy pork sets to try and among the mains, the mackerel and atka mackerel were our favs. Both fishes are nicely grilled and very tender. If you're not a fan of the fishy taste of regular mackerel, atka mackerel is a good alternative that tastes more like halibut with a milder flavor. And of course, I have to talk about the banchan. They do start you off with an initial selection of banchan which includes kimchi, japche, kimchi and beef stew and spicy tofu. There are additional banchan options when you visit the self-serve bar and I was really impressed by the variety! Some of my favorites were the spicy fried lotus root, stir fried eggplant and sweet potato mash. There were some that I had never seen before like black sesame lotus root. Some of the vegetables were a little salty and we found ourselves eating a good amount of rice (unlimited of course). Overall super fun spot with a nice variety of side dishes to try! It's definitely worth a try. read more

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I love this place! One of the few places where I can go back over and over again and not get sick of the food. Everything is so good, and you get unlimited refill of banchan, soup, rice, and Meloni popsicles! But I mostly love the presentation! Everybody has to order an entree set, which come with banchan, soup, rice, and barley tea. The way they bring it out and place it on the table is so cute and perfect that you won't want to ruin it! There are not many options for entrees, but what they have is delicious. They have a couple fish options, spicy pork, beef bulgogi, and tofu bibimbap. My favorites were the Atka mackerel (which melts in your mouth) and the spicy pork (which I can't stop eating even though I usually don't eat spicy). After you finish what they bring out, you can go and get more of everything (except for the entree) until you are full. My favorite banchan is the sesame lotus root, fried spicy lotus root, and pureed pumpkin. They will alternate different soups and banchan from day to day judging from the few times I've gone. The service was friendly and everyone was very nice. Note that they won't come take your dishes away as you eat, like a regular buffet, so don't go all out. It doesn't seem like those small dishes are a lot of food, but it hits the taste buds in all the right ways and you get satisfied and full very quickly. For under $30 per person, it's a huge and satisfying meal. You can't take banchan home though if you can't finish, which makes sense. It gets very busy at night or weekends, so plan for weekday visits if possible. Prices are cheaper anyway for weekday lunch, not to mention parking would be easier right in the heart of Allston. read more

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I tried their mackerel and it tangy, and a bit oily (in a good way) I would recommend the mackerel and bulgogi patties. I wish I tried their shareable pork belly but it was all sold out. Their small dishes were good. I loved the specifically the fried egg plant small dish. read more

Sanbada - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I loved my time at Sanbada. I came here a couple weeks ago because I kept hearing really good reviews from my friends. This concept is also pretty different from the other Korean restaurants in the Boston area which was exciting. I came on the weekend in the afternoon and it was pretty busy. I had to out myself on the waitlist and waited about 20 minutes. The restaurant itself is really bright and spacious. There were a lot of tables inside and I was able to get seated and the staff was really nice and explained all the side dishes and the different dishes. Our table got an assortment of dishes and my favorite was the mackerel. I also loved all the different side dishes and the best part was that there was a section where you can refill your own side dishes and get ice cream at the end. read more

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Amazing banchan that is self service! I came both times at saturday at 11am and was seated promptly. They dont do reservations and are walk in only. They suggest each person get a main set and they come with a side of rice. There is also sundubus next to the banchan as well. I've tried all the mains and my favorites are the mackeral and the bulgogi patty. The black sesame lotus and crispy sweet potato are my favorite banchan plates. read more

Sanbada - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place is known for unlimited side dishes. Each person must order a main meal, and it already comes with a bunch of side dishes that they bring out for you. Atka Mackeral - You get half of the fish, it's fried with bones. It tastes good. Spicy pork - this tastes really good and is not that spicy. There are TONS of scallions in this dish as filler, though. Side dishes - There are TONS of side dishes that comes with your set meals. The waiter/waitresses were very friendly to explain everything and offer you to go get refills at the refill station. There are ice cream desserts, chilled pickled veggies, soup, and a couple of hot (room temp) foods. The japchae was really good and the day we went, it was a side dish option. There was also a beef soup that was really good, especially with rice. Their rice cooker looks like a space ship...push the round button hard to get it opened! :) I gave this place 4 stars as the food was good, and the unlimited side dish option was a great value with decent offerings. The staff was friendly to seat us and explain things but no one acknowledged we were leaving as we walked out. This place also has NO air conditioning. If its hot outside, don't go here. Their bathrooms are in the basement and the walk there is super slippery, even with new nikes on. I liked how each table had a pull out tray with eating utensils, napkins and whatnot. The tea was chilled and refreshing. Would say I'm looking forward to coming back to try their other main meal options (only a few left to choose from)...but the lack of air conditioning really took away from our experience dining in. Parking is a big challenge on the street...but not impossible if you are patient. I would recommend folks to try this place on a cooler day. read more

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Amazing banchan, huge variety! I love the buffet bar and being able to select the ones I want. The price is reasonable considering the unlimited banchan and the yummy main dish. The barley tea went well with all the food. The interior is also very nice, everything looks super clean. read more

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I've been here twice since its opening and been very impressed both times! Sanbada offers an incredible deal with high quality food, great service, and unique flavors. The lunch prices are really great: for a little over $20, you get a main protein and unlimited banchan, with an additional banchan bar of 12+ options. The soups, stews, salads, and rice are also unlimited, and you can finish off the meal with a refreshing Melona bar (strawberry, banana, melon) as well! The first time, my party ordered a mackerel set and an Akta mackerel set because we were curious to taste the difference, and we both vastly preferred the Akta mackerel because of its softer, more tender flavor that was less oily. I think shelling out an extra dollar for it is absolutely worth it! The mackerel was cooked very well, and the assortment of banchan was full of hits. Our favorites were the black sesame lotus root, fried lotus root and eggplant, pumpkin salad, and radish kimchi. The peppery beef and daikon soup was also very enjoyable, and I think they switch up their soups depending on ingredients because I tried a chicken and potato soup the second time around. During my second trip, I had the vegetable bibimbap, which was surprisingly the best bibimbap I've ever had: something about their gochujang sauce was so incredible! The barley tea is also very enjoyable and especially refreshing when we got seated next to the window the first time, which was a bit hot and sunny. I also tried the raw marinated shrimp, which was good quality, but I wouldn't order it again on account of how stellar everything else was (plenty of other items to get you full). I will definitely be back! read more

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Boston is a bit of a food desert for authentic Korean food and I'm so glad this place is here now, in what was formerly TITS. We came for early dinner on a Sunday and were seated immediately, though it did start to get busy around 5:30-6. I wish they had more options for the main dish, including maybe a gukbap dish, but the focus of this place is more for the banchan (side dishes). They set down the set of banchan with zucchini and potato soup, japchae, and this other soup I forgot the name of (it's like a concentrated bean paste soup you mix with rice). We ordered the spicy pork and the meat patty mains and they took quite a while to come out (especially the pork). They were pretty good, but we filled up so much on the banchan, which were excellent, that we couldn't finish and had to take most of the mains home. I really loved the sesame lotus root and the pumpkin salad ones, and later discovered the jellyfish salad at the banchan bar, which was probably my favorite. I would say that the banchan were most of what we ate for this meal, and now we have leftovers of the main for lunch tomorrow, so this was a very cost effective, tasty, healthy meal. Also they have melona bars for dessert which is always a win. Service was friendly but scant, and as I said, the main dishes took a long time to come out. This place is not fancy and feels kind of like a (nice clean) cafeteria, but the banchan is so good and I would definitely return. read more

Sanbada - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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BEST KOREAN FOOD IN BOSTON! Unlimited Banchan? Say less. Great bang for your buck for high quality, fresh dishes. While the menu is small, each entree packs its punch as everyone at my table loved their meal. Service is nice, wait can get long, but food is worth it! Free Melona ice cream pops at the end for dessert as well. Just a warning that they do expect each person orders an entree for the unlimited banchan! read more

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The restaurant has a very nice open layout with several booths along the walls and longer tables in the middle for bigger parties. We went for a birthday lunch for 7 people. Our waitress very kindly explained the menu, where to get refills of more banchan (side dishes) and rice, and answered any questions we had. Although, I know every restaurant has their own ordering policy, I just found it odd that every person was required to order a set. But it is what it is and we ended up finishing all of it anyway. We got the belt fish, spicy pork, bulgogi patty, and tofu bibimbap sets and shared family style. Each of them were great. The belt fish had a nice texture and subtle flavor, but I do find it tiring to de-bone it. The spicy pork was sweet, but not overbearingly sweet like at most Korean restaurants I've been to. I found myself eat that the most. The bulgogi patty was good, subtly sweet, but nothing crazy enough for me to eat it again. The tofu bibimbap was really good. It had a nice flavor that I can't really describe other than being sweet and savory. We also got shareables, which were bigger plates than the sets: the raw marinated crabs and beef shank center. I'm not one to eat raw seafood, but my friends there said it was good, but tasted like it could've been marinated longer. The beef shank was alright, it's just like eating a soft cut of steak. For the banchan, I usually don't like kimchi at all, but I think their kimchi is the best so far. I was able to eat it with everything and go back for more at the banchan bar. The lotus root with black sesame paste was good too, a good crunch with a subtle nutty flavor. I'm not sure what the ice cream scoop of yellow paste was, probably pumpkin or something, but it was too sweet. The pickled pork was good, with a vinegary after kick. As much as I loved the cuisine here, I most likely won't come back as we didn't feel welcome towards the end of our lunch. As we called for the bill, another waiter came by to ask us to keep it down because it has been the 2nd complaint already. We have no problem being quiet, let me make that clear. The real issue was them not letting us know from the 1st complaint. If they had just let us know the first time, we would have quieted down no issue. We are a group of people celebrating the life of one of our friends. It's just disheartening to be basically kicked out after we've already paid. Not sure if it's because we're not Korean? I mean, it's not a kept secret that Asians have a colorism issue, and with us being dark and Southeast Asian, I just felt like other older Koreans didn't want to sit next to us because of who we are. They think we don't feel eyes on us, but I could literally see their disgusted glances on us every 5 seconds. It's very upsetting and I really wanted to give 5 stars, but unfortunately I will not. read more

Sanbada - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Great Korean food very nutritious comforting meal. Banchan was plenty with free refills tons of variety. Belt fish and mackerel nicely charcoaled. Free ice cream at the end would highly recommend read more

Sanbada - Banchan - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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We had about a 20 minute wait to be seated for lunch which was not too bad. I got the belt fish set which was very soft but a little too salty for my tastes. The banchan were varied and plentiful. I liked the Japchae the most along with the spicy fried eggplant. read more

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Went to Sanbada and had a mixed experience. We ended up waiting a long time before getting seated, which definitely took away from the overall vibe and made the meal feel less worth it. Once we finally sat down though, the service was super attentive. The staff checked in often and were really kind, and they brought out a lot of freebies and extras because of the wait, which helped balance things out. The food was good overall, nothing bad at all, but also not quite enough to justify how long we waited. Got a fish dish which was kinda plain and dry. What did stand out the most were the side dishes and they were beautifully presented and kept coming, which made the table feel really full and lively. Overall, solid food and great service, but the wait was a bit much for what it was. read more

Sanbada - Spicy pork - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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The food was delicious, I got the bulgogi patty and unlimited banchan and ice cream is also included. read more

Sanbada - banchan - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I can see why this place has been so busy recently! We came on a weekday for lunch so there wasn't a wait. How this place works is that each person is required to order an entree, then it's all you can eat soup, japchae (korean glass noodles), white rice, ban chan (side dishes), and melona ice cream! For entrees, there are a few types of fish (including mackerel and belt fish), as well as spicy pork and bulgogi patty available. I was barely able to touch my entree since there were so many side dishes to try! We loved the japchae and spicy stir-fried eggplant (and I'm usually not an eggplant person). Everything was all very yummy, not overly oily or salty. We finished the meal with melona ice cream bars. For all this food and variety alone, I would definitely come back. What we ordered: - Mackerel Entree - Spicy Pork Entree read more

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Finally tried Sanbada in Boston and now I understand the hype. My husband got the atka mackerel and I ordered the spicy pork; both were delicious, but honestly the real star of the meal was the banchan. They just kept bringing out dish after dish until the entire table was completely covered. Every time I thought we had tried everything, there was somehow more food appearing. And the best part? Unlimited refills on the banchan, which made the whole experience feel so abundant and worth it. The presentation was beautiful too-- everything looked colorful, fresh, and thoughtfully plated. We did have to wait about an hour to get seated, and they require each person to order an entree, but the staff handled it really well and brought us a complimentary beef side dish to apologize for the wait, which we really appreciated. They even gave us free Melona ice cream at the end, which was such a cute finishing touch after such a massive meal. Overall, really good customer service, generous portions, and one of those meals where the table is so full you don't even know where to start eating first. read more

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Sanbada is a Korean restaurant located in Brighton, MA. The restaurant is located on Brighton Ave, with street parking on both sides of the street, and easily accessible by public transportation. Sanbada stands out with their unique and unlimited self served side dishes station. Each member of the party is required to order a main item. One of their main, belt fish, is a must try. I usually pass on this fish but Sanbada's was very enjoyable. The mackerel main was another surprised. Both were more enjoyable because they were cooked in a brick oven, a healthier choice. The bulgogi pattie set was a hit with the kids as was the spicy pork. As for the many side dishes to accompany your main dish, there were plenty of standouts. My two favorites were the mixed seasoned seaweed and the fried eggplants. We ordered two additional dishes to try. First, the marinated shrimp is something I work order again. But I recommend it be shared with a group as I didn't want more than one piece. If you do not enjoy raw seafood, I would absolutely skip this dish. The sliced beef tendon was a hit with my daughter with a simple clean taste. Also where the side dishes buffet was, there was also an additional soup station as well as a good variety of Korean ice cream to end your meal with. I will absolutely be back to try more items. See my pictures. read more

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Finally tried this restaurant and it is definitely worth the hype! I went on a Saturday and waited around 30 minutes after getting on the Yelp wait-list. Note that you can't do this through the mobile app so you have to go in person to get on the wait-list. It was worth the wait though! I got the Belt Fish set ($30) which came with 2 fillets of fish, unlimited rice, japjae, salad, soybean stew and an assortment of banchan. The food came out fast and everything was delicious! The belt fish was the most buttery and tender fillet of fish I've ever had and the skin had a nice char. Beware of the fish bones though! The banchans were the perfect pairing and they helped cut through the richness of the fish. I especially loved the crispy eggplant, kim chi, and pickled chayote. The japjae and the soybean stew were tasty as well! Overall, this is probably the best new Korean restaurant in town. The value and quality of the food can't be beat! I love that they have a banchan bar so you can get refills and they even offer free melona for dessert. The service was friendly and efficient and the restaurant was spacious, brightly lit, and modern. I would 100% come back again! read more

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Okay, I get the hype now. One of the newer additions to the Allston food scene, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit. The banchan were incredibly fresh and flavorful. My favorites were the kimchi, sweet potato mash, and pickled chayote, but honestly every single one was delicious. The grilled belt fish was cooked to perfection with crispy skin and tender meat. It looked like it was prepared in one of those high-heat pizza ovens, which gave it an amazing finish. The spicy pork set was a generous portion and arrived sizzling on a stone plate, staying hot throughout the entire meal. Each person is required to order their own set. It's a great spot for a casual meal. My one request: please sell the banchan to-go. I would happily take home containers of those sides. The restaurant gets busy, but there's a Yelp waitlist available at the door. Be sure to stay nearby--your spot is canceled if you don't check in within five minutes of receiving the text. Food comes out quickly, making this a great option for a satisfying and efficient meal. Plus, there's self-service for additional banchan, rice, and miso soup. Bonus: unlimited Melona popsicles toooo! read more

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Sanbada is raising the bar for good Korean food in Boston! As of April 2026, they're serving unlimited side dishes with the purchase of an entree (my literal dream! I love banchan!). Every side dish is unique and prepared with care. I personally really liked the mashed pumpkin/potato, eggplant, and pickled chayote. Their fish was also very delicious. It's seasoned lightly but cooked very well, which pairs wonderfully with all of the available sides (and soup). The interior is bright and modern and their servers seem to be well trained. They're super attentive and offer plenty of explanations where needed. Excited to try their sister restaurants as well! read more

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hyped up spot for a reason! sanbada is a very fun experience. In their soft opening phase, there is a limited menu of "sets" - we had the fish and bulgogi patty - both were great. The sets each come with a setup of banchan. There is also a ayce bar of the banchan to serve yourself to as many refills as you would like. Unique take on many korean classics with a great attention to detail and flavor. The ambiance is bright and minimalist and service is very friendly and attentive. read more

Sanbada - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Taking over the old Tavern in the Square / The Kells location. They did a beautiful job with the space and they aren't done yet. It's still soft opening for them, so they are getting feedback on their menu for items and banchan. It was cute to see a board where patrons can leave a star on their favorite banchan items. The menu is limited, but we opted for: Spicy bulgogi - overall good portion, a lot of green onion and veg, but sneakily a good amount of pork belly. It was fatty, well cooked and came out hot. Their style of spicy marinade for me tonight was light, the flavor could have been bolder and a bit more heat. I enjoyed it overall with white rice! The atka makrel being a potent fish was treated and prepared well, no extra fishiness, fried well. The bones can be pulled straight out in one go. The meat was buttery. The lady enjoyed her dish. We ordered both as sets, come with unlimited banchan and white rice, soup and salad. The first round of banchan first. When you need to refill there is a bar to refill off to the side. Spicy stir fried eggplant, pork and quail eggs (no eggs when we dined), and pickled chayote were the top for us. They also had japchae as well under the heat lamps. Melon bar ice cream for dessert! Simmered beef shank not what i was thinking it would be but the beef was tender and soft, wasn't hot (don't know if it's supposed to). Tremella snow fungus in center. Bulgogi beef patties, you get 3 of them! It was a hit, tender, marinated and easy to eat with rice. Next time i would probably request more spicy sauce, go or something. Felt like that was what is missing. I also hope they bring in pickled fish tofu too for banchan. At the end of our table there is a drawer, it has utensils, napkins, wet wipes, and anything you may need in that sense. staff was top notch, they have their operating procedures are smooth. Well trained staff. Thank you! For the price at first you probably think hmm adds up kind of pricey but you definitely get full. I hope they add more options to the menu. Authentic cuisine, everything came out timely, service was great. read more

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I don't make it out to Allston very often, but at the behest of my friends, I had to make the trip--and I'm glad I did. From the moment we walked in, Sanbada felt very... Korean. I'm not exactly sure how to describe it, but the space felt reminiscent of somewhere in 압구정. Modern and minimal? Interior aside, the food was delicious. As first-timers, we were brought a curated set of banchan along with soybean soup and rice. I'm not the biggest fan of belt fish (I know, I'm sorry), so I went with the bulgogi patty while my friend ordered the former. To be clear, the real stars of the show are the banchan (which are unlimited, by the way!) Many of the dishes tasted nostalgic and were clearly high quality. Coincidentally, our two favorite sides were ones I never had growing up: lotus root in black sesame and fried eggplant. After a few rounds, we helped ourselves to a Melona to finish the meal. Overall, a fantastic new gem, and I'd absolutely come back the next time I'm in the Boston/Allston area. P.S. We went during lunch since it looked like they offer largely the same dishes as dinner, just at a lower price point, and we were seated pretty quickly. Not sure what the dinner rush looks like, but if you're nearby during lunch and want to save a few dollars, hop on in! read more

Sanbada - I forgot to mention but the barley tea was YUMMMM. So refreshing and delicious. I wish I could just the jug to go. :P - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I really liked the belt fish and the spicy pork here! The portions are gigantic. I wasn't as impressed with the banchan selection though. They had some more unusual banchan that I've never seen before -- not bad but I did really want the typical stuff. The banchan bar is a really neat idea though so kudos for that and maybe if I come again on another day they will have the banchans that I am more familiar with! read more

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We love Sanbada, every time we have guests in town, we always make sure to bring them! Our favorite is the Mackerel Set, but we usually add an order of Belt Fish and Spicy Pork if we come with a larger group. Side dishes: our favorites are Pickled Chayote, spicy eggplant, and seaweed soup (when it's on it's weekly rotation) Ambiance: Well Lit, modern, spacious! Servers are also super nice and attentive - shoutout to Lydia! Best korean food we've had so far in Boston! read more

Sanbada - Side dishes! - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Recently tried Sanbada and was impressed with the terrific service and tasty unlimited banchan! I will preface this that the wait can be long - but they have freebies depending on how long you wait which is such a nice treat! We waited more than 30 mins so we got a free soft drink. You enter your name on their virtual waitlist (hosted through Yelp!) and you can see the ETA of when you're seated. Sanbada is incredibly clean and modern. I love the decor as it feels like an authentic Korean restaurant, especially with the complimentary barley tea. I got the Mackerel set which was solid. I do wish the fish was deboned though however it wasn't greasy at all. The quality was fresh and tasty! The highlight at Sanbada is their unlimited banchan! My favorites were their fried eggplant, pumpkin salad, and spicy radish. The fried eggplant was so well seasoned and crispy. Overall, I'd come back to Sanbada for their banchan as I found myself enjoying the banchan options more than the main entree. The wait can be quite long but I would definitely recommend giving this spot a try. read more

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Service was great. The food could have been hotter though. The soup was lukewarm and the pork was warm as well but wasn't hot. There food has good flavor and the banchan were delicious. The unlimited Melona fridge was novel and I liked it! read more

Sanbada - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My first impression was that the restaurant is super bright and clean feeling. It felt like very good value for the money as well because of the amount of free banchan that comes with the meal, and there's unlimited refills and even Melona bars for dessert! Would definitely recommend the belt fish set and the braised beef shank. read more

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It was an amazing experience! It truly felt like a homecooked meal thanks to their small menu that allows them to really focus on their techniques and ingredients. The side dishes were very good; my faves were the chayote pickles and sweet pumpkin! You can join the waitlist for the restaurant via yelp and the line moved really quickly in my opinion. read more

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stopped in for a saturday night dinner during the summer when the college kids are away. put in my name at the front desk via ipad and was on the yelp waiting list. we got a couple belt fishes and a mackerel. complimentary barley tea along with sides were brought out. there is a "buffet" with all the sides that you can go refill yourself. the fishes were all really good. cooked perfectly. the sides were all very tasty in their own way. will return. read more

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Great food and great service! Honestly just super clean tasting Korean food. Ordered the belt fish which was great, and the spicy pork if you want a stronger flavor. The banchan is excellent and unlimited. Service is also amazing, I had the most pleasant meal! read more

Sanbada - Banchan - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I've been wanting to try SANBADA for the longest time--wow, did it deliver! Loved all of the banchan (esp the soup of the day) and the entrees (the grilled mackerel of my dreamsss). Really felt like a home-cooked feast! To top it all off, service was great, thanks to Dev. Can't wait to go back! read more

Sanbada - soy marinated shrimp - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Just like everyone else says, the star of the show here is the banchan. Everyone in your party is required to order a main dish, but that's really all you should order. The sharable options really aren't worth it. Mackerel (8/10): Cooked very well. Not too fishy, and actually not too bony. The salt levels were perfect. Bulgogi Patties (6/10): Tasted fine. Not too memorable. Fried Lotus (9/10): One of my favorites here! Texture and flavor are both great. Black Sesame Lotus (8/10): I loved the idea of marinating it in black sesame. Tasted good and was nice and crisp. Kimchi (7+/10): I'm not Korean so I'll hold off on rating the kimchi. I feel like I haven't had nearly enough kimchi in my life to be judging this. All I'll say is that it was good. Mashed Squash (8/10): Also very delicious with a great balance of sweetness. Japchae (8.5/10): Delicious!! Salad (5/10): Solidly average salad. Not bad, but not good either. Eggplant (9/10): This, along with fried lotus, is my favorite. Loved the sesame seeds and the texture. Super savory. Radish (8/10): Nice and refreshing Pork (6/10): Wasn't horrible, but the pork felt a little dry. Soy Marinated Shrimp (6.5/10): This is the better of the two sharable dishes, but still not worth it. The shrimp tasted fine. Texture wasn't nearly as good as that of soy marinated crab. Beef Shank Center (5/10): Very average. Not worth it. The best part is they have COMPLIMENTARY MELONA for dessert!!! WOWEE! The restaurant feels super upscale and has really nice lighting and furnishing. Lunch is cheaper than dinner. Also, lunch has barely any line but I've heard there's a long wait for dinner. read more

Sanbada - Assorted banchan, soy marinated shrimp, simmered beef - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Lively bright modern atmosphere with really great food! We got the spicy pork and mackerel sets. The service was quick and friendly and the food was amazing especially for the price. The banchan was unlimited and they had melona bars too. I particularly enjoyed the fried eggplant, radish soup, and japchae. Would come again! read more

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