Delicious side dishes and food. Some of the best Korean food I've had in the Boston area. Highly recommend!!!! read more

Sanbada - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

As a Korean who lived in Boston for a while, I truly wish this place stays in business for a long time. This is truly the best bang for buck when it comes to having Korean food in the area. Their price is reasonable, food is delicious and combo deal is amazing. Decor is simple and service quick and attentive. I usually get fish since I'm seafood person but can't wait to try their 떡갈비 and 수육 Make sure you put yourself to waitlist first tho, it's easily half an hour wait at any time of day! Also, grab free Melona (korean ice cream) on your way out! read more

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I am so sad to be writing such a low review for a place that objectively is amazing. The waitstaff are all very kind, personable people who offer great recommendations, and the food is delicious. Unfortunately, they are not conscientious of allergies at all. They initially asked when we were sat about any allergies, and made notes of mine. They also reassured that my allergens are not found in any of their food options and that they would notify the kitchen staff. I was reassured and excited for such a delicious meal. However, when our food arrived, most of the side dishes were pretty much covered in carrots - something I carry an EpiPen for and made the kitchen staff previously aware of. This is unacceptable, honestly. I am lucky that my allergy allows me to be around the food I can't eat, and I was able to pick around at other sides safely. However, I couldn't immerse myself in the full experience here. It was also hard to tell if at certain points, I was reacting to spice or actually having an allergic reaction. I'm honestly heartbroken, because this review would have been so much higher had they really catered to my allergies. It made for a rather embarrassing first date... read more

An open love letter to Sanbada, The fish? Delicious, though it almost took me out with the bones. I would do it again. The tea refills , endless , refreshing tea. The service is amazing, never a bad experience despite how busy they get And the interior? I will never get tired of the vibrant white walls and the bright space Cheers to unlimited banchan read more

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Had to make advanced reservations because they are busy. We really enjoyed the banchans and it's not your typical Korean restaurant. The menu is relatively simple as wells protein we chose was the fish and beef patty. Fish was really good but had to be careful with bones. The beef patty was okay, I thought it was a little on the dry side. But great service and unlimited banchans and there banchans are different. read more

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Amazing staff. Super clean and organized. All side dishes for banchan were great. Love the spicy eggplant (I'm very low spice tolerance and it was perfect), japchae glass noodles, spicy lotus root, pickled pear. Went with the bulgogi patty set. Loved the banchan and filled up on that. Pumpkin was also good and black sesame lotus. Love the melona bars also. The herbal tea they offered for tableside was great read more

Sanbada - Banchan - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I love the banchan buffet. There's so much variety that I think about it and then I start planning when I'm going to come back Definitely one of my favorite spots in Boston especially for Korean food. Meal sets are about $22-28 each with lunch and dinner pricing. Each meal includes banchan brought to your table; the buffet and the ice cream freezer which makes the price seem more reasonable. I always end up with leftovers which is a huge plus. I usually get the spicy pork which is flavorful but not that spicy, it pairs super well with rice. The restaurant is bright and clean but it can get super busy on weekends so I usually try to come when they open. read more

Sanbada - Spicy Pork Set - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I saw Sanbada all over my social media feed and knew I had to go check it out. I went on a weeknight after work to avoid the crazy wait times I've been told and luckily only had to wait 15mins for a table of 4. The interior was so cute and they decorated Halloween lanterns to light up the place. But now to the food, for mains they have a small limited menu (but I was told they refresh those every so often depending on the season). I went safe with the bulgogi patties and they were definitely delicious. The side dishes definitely shined over the mains though. They're unlimited and you can self serve and grab refills as you'd like. I loved their beef radish soup which was perfect now that the weather is getting colder. I also really enjoyed the black sesame lotus root and pumpkin puree. There's also melona bars for dessert. I do wish they'd let us pack some of the side dishes in takeaway boxes but I can understand why they don't. Highly recommend this spot and definitely see myself coming back for their seasonal refreshes. read more

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So good and I'm looking forward to coming back. I got the belt fish, while it has a lot of bones, it was delicious. I also love all the side dishes and its self serve refills. They also change up the soup and some side dishes sometimes which is cool. The inside is clean and modern. Staff were also kind. read more

Sanbada - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Amazing vibe, great service, what more can you ask for? Literally whenever a friend comes to Allston it's one of my favorite places to suggest Unlimited banchan is the best! Not only is it unlimited but it's also so high quality and delicious. I love Sanbada so muchhh read more

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

This INCREDIBLE KOREAN EATERY in Brighton on Brighton Ave! Was totally JAMMED WITH HUNGRY CUSTOMERS! Once you enter, you're not in Boston! You have been transported to KOREA! The whole concept is clean, bright, modern all the way down to the Stainless Steel Chop Sticks! That's Class! Dining with six of us tucked around the corner of the main room gave us privacy and separated by the whole restaurant! Our waitress was extremely helpful and friendly that when we ordered she guided us through the menu to get the most authentic Korean cuisine! I let my host order for me and she did not disappoint! When our dishes arrived it all came on a push cart filled with so many delicacy's! It filled the table! You also could go and help yourself to more appetizers and soup and other salad dishes and then some! We had so many outstanding dishes to name but we had whole fish, spicy marinade raw crab, soy marinaded shrimp, chicken, simmered beef shank and so many Korean Style dishes! Spicy pork set was most delicious for me! The hot stone tofu bibimbap, was a big hit! We stayed and enjoyed this Korean Style foods and the staff was so helpful and made our dining experience even better! You could walk up and pick up a frozen dessert which I can say was very refreshing and super frozen! Check out my photos! That was like a wonderful ending to a great meal with friends! I hope to experience this Korean Cuisine again! See for yourself and try everything on the menu! read more

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I've been wanting to come here for a long time, but I hear that there are long waits and they don't take reservations. So I decided to go for a lunch on a Tuesday. I live on the other side of town, so this was a bit of a special trip for me. First off, the restaurant is really pretty. It's very clean, and minimal. The server was very happy to walk me through the menu, how the sides work, and warned me that I should take my time because this is going to be a lot of food. And indeed, it was a lot of food. I spent around $25 for the lunch special. I consider myself a pretty big eater, and this was pretty advanced. The sides are so delicious and plentiful that it's very easy to fill up on them, even half of them, before the main ever arrives. I should mention that they are unlimited, and there is a self-service refill station that has about 10 additional sides that you don't get with your first serving. It's wild! Everything was super tasty. I think this is going to be the new gold standard for Korean restaurants in this neighborhood. I can't wait to try it again, read more

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Highly recommend the normal grilled mackerel over the Atka mackerel. It's perfectly cooked - fatty, flavorful, juicy, and not too crazy with seasoning so the fish shines through. The banchan buffet is so much fun too and has more options that the banchan they serve to your table. The banchan selection was quite unique and impressive, and it included a delicious soup reminiscent of Shin Ramen (this is a compliment, we love Shin Ramen). Don't forget to get a Melona from the buffet on your way out! My party of 3 had to wait around 15 minutes but luckily they use Yelp Waitlist so it's easy to check out spot in line. Service was good and the interior is very spacious and clean. read more

Sanbada - banchan - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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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Can't go anywhere else for Korean food in Boston anymore! I had been to their sister restaurant Jin Jee recently so I wasn't as shocked by how good the food was this time since I was already expecting this level of quality. The side dishes here are plentiful, high quality, and unlimited (self serve after the first round). This is the highlight of the dining experience. Overall the meal felt whole and hearty. The beef radish soup was a standout. You technically could get full off all the banchan but the restaurant does require each guest to order an entree. It's still amazing value for the quantity and quality. Oh and there are complimentary Melona bars as the end! My friend said the menu had changed from the last time she went so it seems they do rotate their menu. We went on a weeknight and it was still decently busy so do get on the waitlist asap. read more

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I've been here a couple times and love the food here so much! They allow you to get soup, side dishes, and rice from the buffet counter, including ice cream. You have to order a main dish and I love my spicy pork every single time. Service is amazing! Long wait but well worth it! read more

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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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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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Came in around 5:30 and the restaurant is almost full but luckily no wait. Everyone needs to order a main entree and they bring out a selection of banchan to our table. Banchan are unlimited and you can help yourself to more at the corner of the restaurant. I like the variety of the banchan but the fish entrees lack flavor. We realized in the end that the fish weren't salted. When I went to get more banchan, many were almost empty and I couldn't even get a small portion for the 3 of us to sample. Overall quite disappointed with the experience. read more

Sanbada - Spicy pork, mackerel and belt fish - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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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

Exceptional unlimited banchan! Easily the highlight of the meal. A lot of dishes I had never seen before. I mean you really don't even need to order one of the Main Sets, you could easily just get full off of it instead haha. We got the Mackerel, Belt Fish, 2 Spicy Pork, and Bulgogi Patty sets. The fish ones were a bit underwhelming but the pork and bulgogi ones were great. I ate half of my pork and had banchan for the rest of the meal. Was a long wait though, at 45 mins for a party of 5 around 6:30 PM on a Sun. Definitely worth the price and the return trip! read more

Sanbada - Menu as of 10/4/26 - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came here at 5:00 on a Friday night before the rush hour. Love the banchan reminds me of their sister restaurant JinJee expect with more banchan. The soup changes weekly apparently today we got seaweed soup. For the entree I got the spicy pork it was really good but I was already full from the banchan I was only able to eat half of my pork! Service was good definitely would come back to try their fish! read more

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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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So yum. Unlimited banchan including amazing glass noodles and fried eggplant, I'm literally obsessed. Fish so simple and so yum. Long wait a lot of the time and tough parking but def worth. 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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Tl;dr Mediocre fish and overly salty pork. Great concept with the unlimited banchan bar, but I personally thought the meal was just ok. We went on a Saturday night during a rainstorm. As always in Allston, parking was tough to find. We arrived around 5:30 PM before peak hours and got seated immediately, though there was already a wait building up for larger parties. By the time we left, there was a huge line out the door even with the rainstorm. We came specifically to try the unlimited banchan bar. As expected, each person is required to order a main dish to get access to it. We ordered the belt fish, mackerel, and spicy pork. Both fish dishes were pretty disappointing, both very dry and completely lacked flavor. After one small bite, we were pretty underwhelmed. The spicy pork leaned on the salty side, to the point where you needed a ton of rice just to cut through it, which also took away from the AYCE banchan experience. As for the banchan bar itself, I didn't particularly care for most of the side dishes, except for the japchae, which was very chewy and balanced on saltiness. While the price point for all-you-can-eat banchan is reasonable, the mediocre food overall just doesn't justify a return visit 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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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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Sanbada is serving up brick oven-cooked meal sets for UNDER $30 , and it's the kind of place where you leave feeling like you had a hearty, home-cooked meal My favorites are the belt fish + atka mackerel sets -- both are juicy, flakey, butter, and packed with flavor (easily more worth trying than the meat sets) And then there's the unlimited banchan You can go back for as much as you want, plus unlimited rice and miso soup Our table's most topped up banchan: Pumpkin salad Japchae Sesame lotus Fried eggplant Just when you think you're done... grab FREE Melona ice cream for dessert‼ Freshly cooked fish, barley tea, endless sides, rice, soup, dessert -- all for under $30 read more

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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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

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So many banchan options! Since it's essentially buffet style, the lines and wait time are quite long. Best to go before 6pm and seating is pretty quick! I usually get the spicy pork, but can't go wrong with any of the mains. They also have complimentary melona after. 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

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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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By far one of the best restaurants in Boston. Incredible and creative bonchon that you can't find in many other restaurants--and it's all you can eat! read more

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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