Hit Blue Ribbon BBQ in West Newton MA on a taping of WiseGuys Destination Q and WOW! One of those…read more"if you know you know "places. Not much of a front and a small interior with a counter and maybe 8 seats facing the street and a few tables. Lunch was jumping with take out. Great BBQ and lots of eclectic takes on other stuff. Pulled pork, brisket and ribs all top level. The mashed and gravy of all things was a star. I was drinking the gravy by the end. Try the street corn salad different and delicious. Open since 1995 they also do a roaring catering biz.

This place is a loosing crap shoot every time I go…read more I bought 2 platters Tuesday evening from Poncho. 1 brisket, 1 St. Louis ribs. Brisket was fatty and chewy... but eatable. Ribs were like old and dry and no meat... and just horrible. Uneatable. I should have taken pictures... Sides on both were mash and green beans. Mash was fine... difficult to mess those up. But beans were weirdly dried up... several as hard as a stick. Center cut corn bread was good. I've found its disappointing 90% of the time. Sad, because its close and I love BBQ.

Grabbed a drink and some bbq here last week. Bbq is decent and I think the prices are excellent…read more We shared the 3 meat combo. Everything was excellent. The service was fast and friendly. Dont expect real southern bbq here, but for cambridge ita great value.

The service here is 11 out of 10. Super friendly and attentive. The music is not loud which is…read morenice. The windows at the front open entirely which is nice on cool days. Food is okay. The pulled pork had a good flavor but too much fat in it. I like the amount of pickles they gave as a side, Mac and cheese was okay. I liked how they give you water melon slices too, but mine was kind of small compared to others. I tried my friends ribs and they were too dry and Smokey for me. The waiter told us the corn bread wasn't the best. Lol he was honest. It comes with the platters and sandwiches anyway. It was good I thought actually, good flavor just a little dry The bathroom has mold all over the ceilings and the stairs down to the bathroom are very dirty. Also the decorations on the walls in the dining area are a dust trap and look like they never been dusted. They have trivia on thursdays. I would go back for something like that. Service is great but food is okay.

Hands down the best BBQ in the Boston area!!! We have been coming here for around the past decade,…read moreand Blue Ribbon has never disappointed. When you walk in, you are surrounded by the pleasant aroma of low and slow cooked meat. The place has lots of licenses plates hung on the wall, setting the vibe. The food is definitely the best part. Their cornbread is exactly how cornbread should be, crunchy in the outside, soft and flavorful on the inside. Their pork ribs are pure perfection, tender, flavorful, and have a touch of smoke. Their baked beens are also great! For brisket fans, the brisket is unfortunately not as good as the ribs in my opinion, but it gets the job done. Overall, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this BBQ spot, and I am always pleased when I get the opportunity to stop by.

Mixed feeling on this visit. We ordered beef brisket, St. Louis rib and Jamaican chicken…read more Unfortunately, the meat itself was very dry regardless of beef, pork or chicken, which was a letdown. but the hot BBQ sauce absolutely saved the meal! That sauce is awesome and packs the perfect amount of kick. Worth it for the sauce alone, but I hope the meat is a bit juicier next time. If you go, just make sure to drench everything in that hot sauce!

Came here with high expectations and was mildly just satisfied rather than blown away. I've heard…read moregood things about Naksan and while the meal was good, it wasn't excellent nor did it have me raving and wanting to go back for more. The setting feels very modern and clean. Staff were okay, not too attentive honestly which isn't great when they're supposed to be tending to your meal. The food was okay, but not amazing in quality or quantity - just all right and expensive. Overall, I probably wouldn't come back, but this was by no means a bad experience. It was nice to try, but it wouldn't be my first choice for KBBQ moving forward.

Naksan BBQ was disappointing and overpriced. The upscale atmosphere doesn't make up for the small…read moreportions, and having a server constantly standing at the table cooking the meat felt awkward. The beef tasted good, but the amount served was hard to justify for the price. The japchae and soybean stew were also frustratingly small. The cheese and potato pancake was overly oily, and the japchae leaned a little too sweet. The egg soufflé, tteokbokki, and side dishes were enjoyable, but they weren't enough to make the meal feel worth it. For what this place charges, I expected much more. A nice setting and a few good dishes don't make up for poor value.

Food was pretty good overall. Some of the dishes could've been served hotter, and I wish they had…read moremore entrée options on the menu. Still a decent experience and I'd come back again.

I came here on an Wednesday around 7pm and it surprisingly wasn't as busy as I thought. I believe…read morethere was only 2 other customers there when I first arrived. All the food came out extremely fast and all the staff were extremely friendly! They even offered to pack the leftovers for me and my boyfriend. Some commentary on the food was it was REALLY YUMMY, I recommend putting some extra chili powder on the skewers for extra flavors. Also an note, if it doesn't say 3 or 10 skewers on the side, it only comes with one; I do wish they had an offer for 3 mini sausages. Overall the meal was $95 (before tip, with tax)

Amazing food and excellent recommendations from our server, Carolina Cassandra! She was super…read morehelpful and made our dining experience even better. Highly recommend!

Cassandra provided excellent service and was very attentive and efficient. She made our dining…read moreexperience truly enjoyable. Thank you, Cassandra!

This chicken depends heavily on what flavor you get. Gangeong and Secret Sauce were both delicious…read morewith a little bit of spice

The chicken made me sick…read more I was able to send it back which was good so I appreciated the service. The vibe or ambiance was a bit down especially for the middle of the day on a Saturday. Meanwhile, I got weird looks from the staff. Not sure why so I can't speak further on that... Other people seemed to enjoy their food to be fair but the chicken smelled a bit, tasted a bit weird, and made me feel a bit sick. I was excited to eat here. Not so much anymore. The food *looks* good and the portion sizes are great - especially for bigger guys - but I don't plan on coming back. ..Wouldn't recommend anyone eat here unless you wanted to play russian roulette with your stomach.

I got the fried pickles and jalapeños and strawberry lemonade. The fried pickles and jalapeños were…read moreso delicious and good bang for your buck. Strawberry lemonade was good, albeit a little lacking in strawberry flavor. Overall, server was very sweet, place is clean, and the fried pickles are a large portion for cheap. The picture is me halfway done with it and the basket still looks full!

Decent BBQ in an expansive establishment. I got the 5 oz Brisket and the 1/3 Rack Baby Back Ribs a…read morela carte (the "Add-Ons" section on the menu). You can order large sizes like lbs a la carte too. The Brisket was easily the better protein out of the two, pretty tender with a good bark and BBQ flavor. The Baby Back Ribs were more tough and lacked smoke flavor. The Cactus Cooler was a nice refresher with balanced sweetness

We walked here from the AC hotel but I believe there is some street parking. It's a cool spot with…read moreplenty of seating inside and out. Stocked bar as well as beer and cocktail dispensers that you can self pour with a card from the wall. We thought this would be multiple food vendors but it was one kitchen and you order from the QR codes on the table. The bartender here was really friendly and helpful and the beers were good. We ordered the Parmesan wings and there was some parm crisps on them - they were pretty good and very tender. Definitely recommend for some good vibes to hangout.

Had a couple hours to spend this afternoon so wandered in to try some beers. I love this concept…read moreof choosing and pouring your own as it let's you try lots without committing to a full pint! Bartender/GM is exceptionally welcoming and gave us the low down. Lots of spaces, indoor and out, to enjoy the ambiance and people watch.

Good food, excellent service, And the pure vibe of the place is top notch. I love this place 10/10…read morewould recommend.

I was very excited to be one of the few Elite Yelpers to be invited to the Culinary Fight Club…read moreBoston "The Steak". I arrived at Hotel Indigo in Auburndale at 5:45 as the Event started at 6 pm. I was pleasantly surprised that the competition was held poolside. Had I known, I would have opted to dress for a quick dip. That put aside, it was perfect weather for an outdoor cook off. The sun was shining, the water in the pool was sparkling, the crowd was bustling, the fight staff were setting up a huge table of food items for the Chefs to grab and best of all the bar was open as in Free Open Bar :) The Chefs must have had a plan, as the whistle blew to start the competition, the Chefs run from the starting line to the table piled high with vegetables, spices, garnishes and more. When the last Chef picked the remaining few items from the table, all that was left were a few broken eggs. Once the Chefs brought their aprons full of supplies back to their cooking area, grills were already hot, the Chefs were called poolside to a table covered in different kinds of mushrooms. I guess they had a drawing as they were called to the table one at a time to choose the box of their favorite Shrooms. When the last box of mushrooms were chosen the Chefs were all back at their makeshift kitchens cutting, chopping and slicing away as fast and as carefully as possible. This allowed all the guests time to walk around and enjoy the free cocktails and mingle while watching these amazing Chefs prepare their magic. The Judges were comprised of some Executive Chefs, TV Personality and a Comic. They were all extremely professional and were available to talk, ask questions and for some even photo opts. Once all the STEAK was cooked and plated the competition was on. The Judges tasted each contestants meat with sides as the entire audience looked on and drooled. Appetizers from the hotel were being distributed in large quantities to hold us over until it was our turn to judge. When the Judges were done it was now everyone else's turn to try all the fabulous BBQ STEAK. I felt as though I was on TV. As the crowd hustled to their favorite Chefs table to nibble on the finished product, my daughter and I decided to start with Chef number one and work our way quickly and quietly around to assure a taste of all the STEAK. To conclude a great event, every one gathered around to hear the names of the winner and runner ups, and scurried around to try seconds and thirds of the Chefs final product. If you ever have an opportunity to attend a Culinary Fight Club Event or any Cook Off for that matter, I highly suggest you go. You will have a great time. I give Culinary Fight Club Boston a Solid 5 Stars.