Bab Korean Bistro Brookline

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

I've always walked by this place. It's quiet discreet in the middle of a busy street. I've always wanted to try it.
Today I ordered from them for delivery- I'm so glad I did!
As a Tangsuyuk lover, I think they have the best Tangsuyuk in town! The sauce is delicious, and I popped it in the air fryer for a few minutes, so nice and crispy. The Jajjangmyeon also tastes delicious! The noodles are good too. Most importantly, I don't feel icky after eating the food here, unlike other places.
Definitely will be visiting the place in person and order delivery from here from now on. Looking forward to trying other items on the menu.

Food: 5

I've always walked by this place. It's quiet discreet in the middle of a busy street. I've always wanted to try it.
Today I ordered from them for delivery- I'm so glad I did!
As a Tangsuyuk lover, I think they have the best Tangsuyuk in town! The sauce is delicious, and I popped it in the air fryer for a few minutes, so nice and crispy. The Jajjangmyeon also tastes delicious! The noodles are good too. Most importantly, I don't feel icky after eating the food here, unlike other places.
Definitely will be visiting the place in person and order delivery from here from now on. Looking forward to trying other items on the menu.

Amazing flavors and high quality ingredients. Must try this place. Service was top notch too.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

food is so good here and the people are always friendly and nice 😺

Good foods

The food here is absolutely delicious, especially the jajangmyeon and the cheesy tteokbokki. The side dishes are fresh and full of flavor too. Plus, the staff is extremely friendly, enthusiastic, and welcoming.

Love the food and large portions. The rose tteokbokki is worth the value!

Great atmosphere, love the food.. heartily recommend the cream jjampong.