34 Best Korean Restaurants near Allston

“For spicy lovers, Gamjatang and Shrimp Papaya Salad are recommended! Must try!!!“

“We are the Harvard Korean Association (HKA), a group of undergraduate Korean-American students at Harvard. For one of our major events involving Korean-Americans across the school, Seoul Topokki was our catering of choice. 사장님 was so kind and helpful in supporting us and the food was of course so delicious. A lot of the students rated this some of the best Korean food they’ve had in the area, and many of us hadn’t had such good authentic Korean food since leaving home. Seoul Topokki remains our students’ favorite food places and we are so happy we spent all our food budget here!! Thank you Seoul Topokki!“

“I usually like the food here but the service is usually terrible. I think if they improved their service, the restaurant would be somewhere I’d like to return to. This was my third or fourth time but this last experience made me not want to come back. 😔

The food taste/quality also wasn’t as good as I hoped. Mandoo ttuk guk didn’t have enough mandoo and too much ttuk - they should also bring a burner so the guk stays hot.

I think the waitress got mad bc I asked her to switch out a combo item for bulgogi which cost less than galbi - I was confused about why they wouldn’t want to do that.“

“A gem of a Korean restaurant. Absolutely delicious food, generous portions with fresh ingredients. The food is ready in a very short time. Also great for take out when you don't want to cook. Perillas has become my husband's go to and favorite meal. We are very grateful for such high quality food in our neighborhood.“

“02/3/26 Tuesday 12:58pm lunch time. Haven’t been here since 5-6 yrs ago. Got the 10 piece soy garlic wings, fried rice, coleslaw and got the pork dumpling and got the Sotteok Sotteok it’s a grilled rice cakes an! d mini sausages. Fried rice was good it was soft not mushy fresh. The wings are so delicious still like I remember! Soy garlic sauce they put on them are amazing! It makes you lick your fingers clean while eating them (make sure your hands are clean first thou 😆) the pork dumpling with the sauce on them was delicious first time trying them! Also first time trying the rice cake & mini sausages on the stick it has a spicy 🌶️ kick to them but just right not over spicy a good balance! The quality and freshness of the chicken, and the dumplings dough and pork was tasty and very good. The preparation and packaging in packing was great! They seem to care at lease in presentation“

“One of the best full-service restaurants in Boston!“

“Overall 9.1/10. Food was awesome. Good value for the amount. I was pretty full. Bowl was delicious. Definitely would go back.
bulgogi coreanos bowl 9.3/10
Shrimp tempura kimbap 9.0/10
Sweet garlic chicken 8.9/10
Fritas kimchi 8.7/10“

“Great Food!!!!“

“Dining out lately has been disappointing—expensive with mediocre food and service—so I rarely do it anymore. However, this restaurant was a wonderful exception. Both the food and service were exceptional, and the atmosphere was lovely.
​The fried chicken was perfectly crispy and delicious, and the seafood soup was full of flavor. They even treated us to a complimentary small drink at the end! What impressed me most was their honesty: they calculate the suggested tip based on the pre-tax amount. Many places nowadays calculate tips after tax, which I find unfair. It’s refreshing to see a business with such integrity. Highly recommended!“

“Oh my god, this place is so good. It totally hit the mark when I was craving Korean BBQ. For $40 per person, you can eat as much Korean BBQ as you want. Not only pork, but chicken and beef too, and all the side dishes are excellent. I couldn’t believe how good the kimchi stew and egg soufflé were.

I am pretty sure the place is run by Chinese owners, so you cannot really expect ssamjang, but for this price point it is about as good as an all you can eat Korean BBQ place can get. Even though it is AYCE, the food quality is still very solid and I honestly do not know how they make a profit with how generous the portions are.

Loved it and I am honestly considering signing up for the membership. Will definitely come back again. But beware there will be a long line. We waited about 40 minutes starting around 8 p.m. on a Friday.“

“On our visit it was more 'All you can't eat' The staff could not replenish displayed items fast enough. An ordered pancake came undercooked. Other items were fine. The banquettes can seat three on a side, but it's a real pain to move around when people need to get many of the foodstuffs during a meal.“

“Incredible kimbap. We ordered one bulgogi beef and one pork. They made them fresh on the spot. Far and above the best I have ever had, and only $8 per kimbap. I hope these folks do really well. They’re so friendly and everything was outstanding.“

“WE MISS YOU!!!

We moved away about 1 year ago and this was our go to chicken spot when we lived out in Mass. My husband was in Korea for a couple years and says this chicken is home-y and legit. I recommended this place to all my friends when I tasted it for the first time. the spicy, soy garlic, even plain wings are freakin unmatched. Always with a side of their crispy crinkle fries lol. The workers there were always so nice. We miss it and crave frequently!!“

“I love that they have a combo option where you can get Jjajangmyun & Tangsuyuk (sweet and sour fried pork), and the Tangsuyuk was on point. Very crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The Jjambbong was also pretty good and the bowl is really huge. The price is really good compared to the amount of food they give you, and the combo comes at the perfect portion for one person (although it was enough for me to share as well). The Jjajangmyun was good but could use more flavor. Overall, I loved this place and would definitely go again.

Note: you need to ask for a parking permit paper (which the workers will give to you if you ask) to park at the lot behind the restaurant.“

“We were able to walk in without a reservation at 5pm and sit at the bar (only a la carte offered at the bar). The food was fantastic. For 2ppl we ordered a bottle of soju, the large kimchi set, the small namul set, the scallop appetizer special, and the samgyetang. It was the perfect amount of food, and after tip it cost $98/person. As I was leaving another table got the galbi jjim and it smelled so good! I want to come back and have that.

The service was friendly and quick. We had a slight issue with the wrong entree, but they quickly fixed it.

One final note, as I'm scrolling through reviews, I find it interesting that almost all the Korean reviewers give this place 4 or 5 stars (myself included). That says something about the food and authenticity. Not saying everything is perfect (charging for banchan), but the flavors hit in the right way.“

“These mochi donuts are insanely good. Dangerous even. This is definitely the best mochi donut spot I've been to and it's hard to resist during every HMart visit. It pains me to think of them throwing away even a single of their donuts at the end of the day. Please buy them :)“

“The quality of the cooking is stunning. Their mackerel was very soft and tender and one of the best I’ve ever had (and came de-boned!), and the mushroom clam stew tasted very very fresh. The wait staff was also great. However, in terms of authenticity, it was just ok. The haemul pajeon was slightly undercooked and the batter was more similar to Chinese scallion pancakes, and the black bean noodle sauce didn’t have enough sweet/savory flavor. Overall though, I definitely understand why they got on the Michelin recommended list.“

“Was quick and yummy. Maybe a little salt would be good too“

“​The 6-piece boneless chicken with Spicy Yangnyeom sauce was excellent. The chicken itself was perfectly prepared, but the sauce was the real standout. It was a great meal and I really enjoyed the experience. Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for high-quality Korean fried chicken.“

“Honey garlic If there’s one dish that knows how to hit all the right notes, it’s this honey garlic boneless chicken. From the first bite, you get that perfect balance of crispy, juicy chicken coated in a sauce that’s the definition of sweet, garlicky perfection. The honey brings a rich, sticky sweetness that isn’t overpowering, while the garlic adds just the right amount of savory depth to keep every bite interesting.

The texture is spot-on—crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and absolutely drenched in that glossy, flavor-packed sauce. It clings to the chicken just right, ensuring each bite is loaded with flavor without being overly messy. Whether you’re pairing it with rice, veggies, or just enjoying it on its own, this dish delivers on every level.

If you’re a fan of that irresistible combo of sweet and savory with a little garlicky kick, this honey garlic boneless chicken is a must-try. It’s the kind of dish that keeps you coming back for more—and honestly, restraint is not an option.“

“amazing food and great and beautiful girls services“

“K-Style is a Korean quick service restaurant serving Korean Corndogs and Cupbop.

Staff are friendly, they adapt to the customer's needs and any requests. The corndogs come out quite quickly as well.

The food is good. The corndog is pretty standard and the price is about the same as other places. It's fried pretty well and tastes good, and there's a wide range of sauces available for use.“

“It might sound strange to some, but I want to thank SGD for having some of the best rice in the area. A lot of restaurants go for cheaper rice options to save on costs. SGD using better quality rice really does elevate the meal, and helps it stand out among other Asian dining options. Thank you for this attention to detail!

SGD is also my favorite Korean restaurant in the Quincy area. The clam 순두부찌개 (soondubu jjigae) is my go-to!“

“My daughter was craving Tteok-bokki and we found this restaurant nearby. It was so yummy and filling for us 2 to share. The owner was kind enough to give us a watermelon bingsu. It was so delicious & refreshing. Definitely will be back again 😊“

“Some of the best Korean food I’ve ever had!! A must visit after a show at Brighton Music Hall“

“Great place to catch up with friends and families. Great food and nice atmosphere..“

“This is hands down my favorite restaurant in Boston. Oh how I crave the kalbi gui all the time. This place isn't fancy, they keep the focus on the food and don't disappoint! I was skeptical about leaving a review for a while because I wanted to gate-keep this restaurant, but they deserve all the praise!“

“This is my go-to place whenever I visit H-Mart food court. We usually visit on weekends and the lady that's always there is so friendly and nice. Very willing to provide extra pickled radishes or to go boxes, or whatever else we might need. It is a food court, and it can get busy, so I'd suggest getting here earlier if you want a table fast as it's first come first server, like any food court.We always get the half and half, whether it be jjajang-tangsooyook or jjamppong-jjajang or whatever else. The portions are great, as you can see in the photos. But the flavor is really good too. Especially on the jjamppong, we love the soup and the noodle. The soup has a kick to it without being overly spicy and has all the flavors of the ingredients infused into it. The noodle soaks up the soup nicely too. And there's a ton of seafood in it as well. Whenever we can, we always get the fried dumplings or goonmandu as well and they are amazing. They are so crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. They pair really well with the food. The tangsooyook is also really good in that the sauce isn't too sweet or tangy and the fried pork in it are also very crunchy.We like this place much better than the one down in Boston, which works out since we can just shop at the H-Mart too (and pick up some delicious egg toast from Oh-K Dog to go).“

“Great place for dine-in and take-out! and awesome staff!!!“

“Justin and his team served at my wedding last month and their cooking and service could not have been better. Our friends and family are still talking about their bibimbap- even my Korean grandmother gave her stamp of approval on the taste and authenticity! Thank you guys again- see you soon!“

“Incredible experience! Wait staff were very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. Food was cooked to perfection for us over a charcoal grill. Very tasty sides dishes. Next time in Boston we will definitely be back. One of our waiters, Jinoh, was in training and gave great service! Hello from Nova Scotia Jinoh!“

“The food is excellent, everything is made in house as far as I can tell. The ban chan is always unique and creative. Obviously their Bibimbap is to die for, but their Korean Grill items keep me coming back. The pork belly is divine!! The owners/chefs are probably the sweetest people I have ever met and treat us like family. What a treat to eat!!“

“Amazing food, very friendly service“

“Everything you could want for breakfast &/or lunch. The fresh salad bar - build your own - is awesome, hard to find these days. The lunch bowls were excellent, with perfect rice, sides of chapchae noodles and stir fry veggies. Delicious egg sandwiches, too. We found the bulgogi/beef teriyaki a bit sweet, but overall delicious and perfectly seasoned. The bowl/plate is also nicely seasoned w/sesame & green onion garnish plus the delicious sides. Other sandwich & panini options look great, too, but we always crave the rice bowls. Also the food is always freshly made. Beware during lunch rush hour. Mid-late afternoon is best. We often take away for dinner. Like all good sauces, the flavors improve! The place has table & counter space to dine in, is bright & cute, coffee is delicious and service is excellent. You will want to return!“