Bab Korean Bistro Brookline

Almost all our dishes were really good. The short ribs and rice were so good. The sweet and spicy chicken wasn't spicy at all though. Wish it did have a little kick. The only thing we didn't like was the black bean noodles.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

I was so disappointed with my experience here. I ordered the dolsot bibimbab with beef and my friend got one with short rib. When they came out their's was sizzling so loud and I could barely hear mine. I thought maybe they put mine on and off the heat first. My friend's rice was the crispiest I'd ever seen with out being burnt. Like a thick layer. Incredible. However mine was not crispy. At all. And yes I waited. This ruined my experience. I live for that crispy rice. My friend shared some of hers. Consistency matters..I don't like that we were served differently. Get a timer or something. Crispy rice for all! They barely checked in with us so I didn't have an opportunity to ask for reheat. Probably won't come back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Good food, great service.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

I got the tofu stew and it was pretty bland. I've grown up eating Korean food and tofu stew is one of my favorite dishes so I was pretty disappointed to find it wasn't as good as I expected. Side dishes are alright, very basic assortment. The service was great, its just that the food itself sucked. Def was not worth the $25 spent---go to BCD Tofu House and you can get quality tofu stew for $17.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

I ordered half and half chicken .
I received only 4 out of 6 chicken.
Poor service. I will NOT take out from there again.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

The food was very poor. The chicken katsu came out hard and overcooked, and the bulgogi was bland and lacked seasoning. Overall, it was one of the worst Korean food I’ve had and I would not return.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 4

If I could rate higher stars I would. I went there with a friend a bit ago and the server overheard me talking about Makgeolli and correctly guessed that I knew how to speak Korean. From there it was not only a delicious exchange of trying their great foods but also a great cultural exchange. Everyone had really great spirits about them, great service and great food. Definitley would reccomend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

the food is incredible and the customer service tonight was exceptional. (8:30 PM 8/18). i got the tteok mandu guk and the sides it fame with were phenomenal. i usually get take out here and was planning on it but the girl and boy working tonight assured me were nice enough to assure me that i could eat in the restaurant with no rush. very sweet!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My only gripe is that the food took a while to come out. Had 30 mins for lunch the person at the register said 15, took 25. Im not fired and the food was good 🤷🏽‍♂️ highly recommend if you have time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Overall, pretty unimpressive food. We are big Korean food lovers and there are much better places in Boston/Allston/Cambridge. I had the kimchi jigae and my wife had the jjajang myeong. We both found the dishes light on the meat and somewhat under-flavored. Nice banchan and good atmosphere and service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Wow! the food was truly exceptional.

It was so extraordinary that we returned the very next day to explore the dishes we had missed the night before. Every bite reflected care, creativity, and depth of flavor. Highly recommended.

One small note: not everyone is a fan of K-Pop. Reducing the number of screens or lowering the volume ( there is no synchronization between music and screens), could greatly enhance the overall dining atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 5

The sweet and sour pork (tangsuyuk) and spicy seafood noodle soup (jjamppong) are especially delicious! The staff are also incredibly kind and friendly. Thank you so much!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I ordered Sondubujigae and it was one of the best I had in Boston.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I ordered takeout from Bab and I’ve never seen such a stingy portion of meat before. I ordered the dolsot bibim bab with galbi and they literally only gave 4 small pieces of galbi in a big bowl of rice. Unacceptable. I will never be ordering from this restaurant again.

I have recently visited Bab Korean Bistro at Brookline and I absolutely loved it. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, perfect for a casual dinner or catching up with friends or colleagues. As a vegetarian, I really appreciate the variety of veggie-friendly options on the menu. The vegetarian Jeon (Korean Style Pancake) and vegetarian Dolsot BIBIM BAB option (1) was delicious and packed with fresh, well-seasoned vegetables. The staff is friendly and attentive, and they’re happy to accommodate dietary preferences. I highly recommend Bab Korean Bistro for anyone looking for tasty Korean food with great vegetarian choices!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5