Been exploring outside of Boston to see if there are any hidden-gem Korean spots. Not a lot of options in this area, but the street-food items on the menu looked good, so I gave it a try. Portions were generous compared to most Korean restaurants in the city.
The street-food dishes, especially the crispy rice cake and fried seaweed rolls, were solid. Everything else I tried was underwhelming. The sauces for the chicken and spicy pork were too sweet, and the pork belly was overcooked.
Their lunch specials, though, are still a pretty good deal for the price, so I might come back for those.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Grace Wei
This was a very unpleasant dining experience. Our waiter (a male server) was rude from the start. He delivered our food to the wrong table and then blamed us for his mistake. Throughout the meal, his attitude was unfriendly, with a constant annoyed expression.
When I asked what was inside the meat dumplings, he just replied, “Meat,” with no explanation — just dismissive and unhelpful.
The worst part happened when we were leaving. He blocked us from leaving and told us we “should tip more.” Being confronted like that at the door was extremely uncomfortable and completely unprofessional.
The food was okay, but the service ruined the experience. I will not be returning, and I do not recommend this restaurant based on how we were treated.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Daniels Gorsenins
Poor description of food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Xenia Funes
The bimbimbap healed my soul <3 it was sooooo yummy!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bibimbap with Chicken
Rae
Not authentic. sundubu was too salty, and you have to pay for side dishes. No wonder it was empty on a weekend. Won’t be going back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Iasmin C
this is the best food i have ever had in my life, the owners of this place are the nicest people ever, i will never go a day without having this. I truly would recomend this place to anyone that is near. if you want korean food. youll find it here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Barenkyo
One of those restaurants where your presence feels like a chore, even at an empty time. No water refills, 1 “check-in” (after 35 minutes).
Also, on the lunch menu it clearly states no lunch specials on Saturday’s and holidays, which would lead one to think you can purchase the specials on Sunday (not the case somehow). Sadly if you point that out you’ll be only met with sass.
Service: 1
Alice Lee
Food is good but a bit salty for our taste but to be fair, we prefer low salt food and should have remembered to mention that to them. Lovely service and right next to the Regent Theatre so convenient to grab a bite before a show.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
J Ingraham
I've had so much good food here. Everything is good and most things are great. They have always been kind and courteous when serving and greeting. Highlights of WooRi include the cinnamon ginger punch and Bi Bim Bap. The 5 dish appetizer is always a treat and worth far more than the $5 charge. It's very easy to eat here as a vegetarian.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mira
They memorized our order after two visits, the food was amazing, the servers were so kind, and it was such a cozy atmosphere.
Bomb food, perfect portion sizes, has in intimate at home atmosphere. Won’t become my “must try” spot but will definitely be in rotation!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Japchae Noodles
foxfai1
First time here on a Sunday afternoon lunch with the kids. Server was attentive and brought us to our table and got our orders on spot. However, food were so so. Some food items are super salty, the chicken skewer were blend and dry. The pork cutlet also dry and tasteless. The sauce however was very salty. The environment was good, bathroom were clean and with comfortable seating.
2 adult and 2 little ones ate $100 of food. I think there would be something better for this price.
Kirti Chandratreya
Fabulous, very tasty Bibimbap and grilled with hot cinnamon ginger tea. Warm, welcoming and such wonderful service with conversations with owners. The Cinnamon Ginger hot tea was brewed fresh with brownsugar - best I have had in a long while. The Bibimbap was outstanding and the grilled vegetables so well presented and incredibly fresh and tasty. Several visits continue to confirm my review - chicken and shaved steak bulgogi, salmon bibmbap and spicy chicken (a smidge too spicy but so tasty)
Russell Saia
Food is delicious and feels very authentic (though I'm not an expert), portion size very reasonable for the price. I never leave hungry, but I also typically don't have any leftovers. Staff are attentive and helpful. Just a gem of a place off the main drag in Arlington.
Samantha
I will first say that the wait staff were very polite and welcoming - no issues there. However, the food here is...for lack of a better term, odd and mediocre. The bulgolgi was shredded almost beyond recognition, and the flavor was ok but really lacked depth. The japchae definitely lacked flavor as well, and unfortunately I've had much better from the prepared section of H-Mart. Normally I would not care paying $5 for daily sides, but at almost every Korean restaurant I've been to, those come free with the meal. If you're craving great Korean food, I recommend making the trek to somewhere in Allston instead. Depending on what you get, this might scratch the itch, but it's certainly not the best.
Typical suburban Korean restaurant.
Been exploring outside of Boston to see if there are any hidden-gem Korean spots. Not a lot of options in this area, but the street-food items on the menu looked good, so I gave it a try. Portions were generous compared to most Korean restaurants in the city.
The street-food dishes, especially the crispy rice cake and fried seaweed rolls, were solid. Everything else I tried was underwhelming. The sauces for the chicken and spicy pork were too sweet, and the pork belly was overcooked.
Their lunch specials, though, are still a pretty good deal for the price, so I might come back for those.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
This was a very unpleasant dining experience. Our waiter (a male server) was rude from the start. He delivered our food to the wrong table and then blamed us for his mistake. Throughout the meal, his attitude was unfriendly, with a constant annoyed expression.
When I asked what was inside the meat dumplings, he just replied, “Meat,” with no explanation — just dismissive and unhelpful.
The worst part happened when we were leaving. He blocked us from leaving and told us we “should tip more.” Being confronted like that at the door was extremely uncomfortable and completely unprofessional.
The food was okay, but the service ruined the experience. I will not be returning, and I do not recommend this restaurant based on how we were treated.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Poor description of food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
The bimbimbap healed my soul <3 it was sooooo yummy!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bibimbap with Chicken
Not authentic. sundubu was too salty, and you have to pay for side dishes. No wonder it was empty on a weekend. Won’t be going back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
this is the best food i have ever had in my life, the owners of this place are the nicest people ever, i will never go a day without having this. I truly would recomend this place to anyone that is near. if you want korean food. youll find it here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of those restaurants where your presence feels like a chore, even at an empty time. No water refills, 1 “check-in” (after 35 minutes).
Also, on the lunch menu it clearly states no lunch specials on Saturday’s and holidays, which would lead one to think you can purchase the specials on Sunday (not the case somehow). Sadly if you point that out you’ll be only met with sass.
Service: 1
Food is good but a bit salty for our taste but to be fair, we prefer low salt food and should have remembered to mention that to them. Lovely service and right next to the Regent Theatre so convenient to grab a bite before a show.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
I've had so much good food here. Everything is good and most things are great. They have always been kind and courteous when serving and greeting. Highlights of WooRi include the cinnamon ginger punch and Bi Bim Bap. The 5 dish appetizer is always a treat and worth far more than the $5 charge. It's very easy to eat here as a vegetarian.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They memorized our order after two visits, the food was amazing, the servers were so kind, and it was such a cozy atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Bomb food, perfect portion sizes, has in intimate at home atmosphere. Won’t become my “must try” spot but will definitely be in rotation!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Japchae Noodles
First time here on a Sunday afternoon lunch with the kids. Server was attentive and brought us to our table and got our orders on spot. However, food were so so. Some food items are super salty, the chicken skewer were blend and dry. The pork cutlet also dry and tasteless. The sauce however was very salty. The environment was good, bathroom were clean and with comfortable seating.
2 adult and 2 little ones ate $100 of food. I think there would be something better for this price.
Fabulous, very tasty Bibimbap and grilled with hot cinnamon ginger tea. Warm, welcoming and such wonderful service with conversations with owners. The Cinnamon Ginger hot tea was brewed fresh with brownsugar - best I have had in a long while. The Bibimbap was outstanding and the grilled vegetables so well presented and incredibly fresh and tasty. Several visits continue to confirm my review - chicken and shaved steak bulgogi, salmon bibmbap and spicy chicken (a smidge too spicy but so tasty)
Food is delicious and feels very authentic (though I'm not an expert), portion size very reasonable for the price. I never leave hungry, but I also typically don't have any leftovers. Staff are attentive and helpful. Just a gem of a place off the main drag in Arlington.
I will first say that the wait staff were very polite and welcoming - no issues there. However, the food here is...for lack of a better term, odd and mediocre. The bulgolgi was shredded almost beyond recognition, and the flavor was ok but really lacked depth. The japchae definitely lacked flavor as well, and unfortunately I've had much better from the prepared section of H-Mart. Normally I would not care paying $5 for daily sides, but at almost every Korean restaurant I've been to, those come free with the meal. If you're craving great Korean food, I recommend making the trek to somewhere in Allston instead. Depending on what you get, this might scratch the itch, but it's certainly not the best.
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