35 Best Korean Restaurants near Saugus

“first time eating at K-Town after work in a Friday, absolutely amazing food, everything I expected it was. good food, amazing music (BTS!!!!!!), absolutely amazingly polite, helpful, personable staff, huge variety of meat and seafood to BBQ. the service is impeccable, the served really care about the experience you have. every single server came by to help us, talk with us, and check on us. I can’t wait to come back, this may be my new favorite place. 1000 stars“

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

“I had visited post-lunch (~2pm). The prices (I think) are pretty reasonable (compared to places like other nearby Korean places (granted Coreanos advertises both Korean and Korean fusion). I ordered a small order (about 6 wings, plenty for one serving) of Spicy Soy Garlic Chicken wings and dined in. It comes with a side of pickled radish which is a nice palate cleanser especially for something like Korean Fried Chicken. It was still fresh from the fryer and plenty juice with a crispy batter and a flavorful sauce. I definitely want to come back to try some of their other dishes. I feel like it is also a good place to give some Korean dishes a try without overspending.“

“I can sum up my experience at The Park in four words: delicious, clean, thoughtful, and kind.

Boston has long felt like a difficult place to find truly satisfying Korean food, so I’m genuinely grateful that The Park opened and brought something so special to the city. The tteokbokki was absolutely delicious — full of flavor, comforting, and clearly prepared with care.

On top of the food, the space felt clean and welcoming, and the service was very kind. It is rare to find a place that feels this heartfelt from the food to the people behind it.

Wishing The Park continued success for many years to come. I will definitely be back soon!“

“Wander in here on island time and have some dumplings and some big ole chicken that’s fried. Portions be big style and tastey.
PBR score 17 out 18 they do not have PBR but no one cares cause good island style restaurant.

Vegetarian options: Tofu“

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

“Food: the options for the grill were great, it was hard to understand at first but when you figure it out you can make pretty good food, it was tough to find some sauces due to the lack of labels

Service: the server did decent service, nothing bad but nothing notable

Atmosphere: the building was clean and presentable, there weren't food labels on a couple of items so it was difficult to know what you were eating if you haven't seen a lot of Korean food before“

“Great place! I get lunch here often, sitting at the bar and relaxing. Be wary of Friday and Saturday nights if you like calm, as the karaoke nights are wild. Or look forward to it if that's your jam. Still, Korean Fried chicken is delicious, and they do it really well. Tip for those eating with their hands, they offer those disposable gloves 😉.“

“The chicken is always delicious whenever I have a chance to get some. I've probably been visiting this shop occasionally for about 2 years now and the quality has never disappointed. The only issue I've had is that they're maybe too popular so sometimes the wait well past the estimated pickup time. But hey, fresh chicken that's still crispy when I get home.“

“K-bok is one of my new favorite spots, the staff are so nice & welcoming, the food is very good. I had the original fried chicken with no sauce, pickled radish and fried veggie dumplings (Veggie Mini Mandu/fried). There was a female DJ, she was great. I think her name is DJ NYAF. She set a dope vibe. I was surprised to find out she was using vinyl records too. It elevated the atmosphere. If it were not for her, I would only put 3 stars but with her there was definitely a 5 stars atmosphere. The drinks were cool. I had a Lychee Margarita. It was really really good. I would go back again. I hope the same DJ will be there. I went in because I could hear the music from outside. The door was open and saw they had a DJ, a bar, dance floor and it is connected for restaurant. The bathrooms are clean and nice but stall are the small size to point of being cramped in one of them. I do not think they all the stalls are the same size. The entire space for the bathroom is small. It would be hard for more 2 people to comfortably be in the bathroom and waiting to use the sink. There are 3 stall but I am not sure if they could fit to wash their hands after using the bathroom at the same time. Other than that. It is still a nice spot.“

“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!“

“Had the Jajangmyeon at Somaek and thought the overall flavor was really good. However, the menu states it includes pork and Wagyu beef, but my entire dish only had two extremely small pieces of meat in it, which was pretty disappointing. On the positive side, the staff was incredibly nice and the overall vibe of the place was great. Worth it for the atmosphere and flavor, but they definitely need to be more generous with the proteins.“

“The samyetang truly stole the show. The broth was bursting with flavor, and the chicken was incredibly tender, practically falling off the bone. It was the perfect dish to warm me up. But I have to say, the raw soy sauce shrimp was my absolute favorite—so tender with just the right amount of soy sauce.“

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

“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.“

“Seoul Soulongtang is a pretty popular restaurant located in the heart of Allston.

The lines are usually pretty long to enter here, so I would come early if you are looking to get a table. The service was quick and efficient, and they were able to get meals out within a timely manner.

The restaurant has a large seating area, and there used to be seating areas where you could sit on the floor and eat. I haven't seen anyone use it though for a couple of years now, and it seems like it had been converted to where they store delivery orders. The kitchen is open and you can see into the kitchen at some tables.

As for the food, it is alright but the most recent visit I thought it was a little lacking. I usually get the Budae Jjigae, which comes with the sauce on the bottom. The sauce eventually diffuses throughout the soup to have the signature spice. The Budae Jjigae is very good, and I would definitely recommend it if you are hungry.

In comparison, I also tried the Yookgae Jang. I expected it to be spicy and with good flavor, but I was disappointed to see that the broth was watery and had no real flavor to it. It just tasted like water with a bit of diluted spice.

The prices here are pretty good for the portion size, and I would definitely come here for a casual dinner with friends.“

“The service was great and the food was delicious. I went in and got some take out. Once the food was brought out I asked if I could eat a little bit at a table. My server allowed me to and brought me some water and side dishes. I got the jjambbong seafood noodles. I was assuming it would have a strong seafood taste but to my surprise it was a very mellow lime’ish taste. The broth was delicious and the noodles were a perfect blend of springy and chewy and held onto the broth great. It is a bit pricey but so are most restaurants. If your ever in the area I absolutely recommend buk kyung“

“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!“

“When I asked to order an extra order of cold noodles, they offered to make it at the end to make sure it was fresh to take home and that level of care is so rare! It was so nice to see this mom and pop owned restaurant and I highly recommend for great Korean food!“

“amazing food and great and beautiful girls services“

“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!“

“I went to BBQ Chicken to try their lunch deal: 6 boneless pieces of chicken, fries and a can of soda,$15. A lot of chicken and a lot of fries both very delicious and filling just so good! I thought it was a bargain. You order at the counter and they give you a notification device of when to come back. Took about 7 minutes. Worth the wait. Small with a few tables, the window seat is the best, a few large screen tvs, more menu items as well but it's a large amount of tasty food for the lunch deal. All one floor. Right near the City Hall and the large Post Office.“

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

“Love K but so dad they're not open Sundays anymore. Best food ever“

“The Tteok Bokki with ramen and cheese was great and the portion was HUGE! It was enough for several people or several meals. Slightly spicy, and good flavor. The Ganjang ( Glazed Soy & Sweet ) Chicken was okay. I liked the sauce, and it probably would have been better fresh at the restaurant instead of getting it via door dash. Not bad, but very thick and heavy breading. I would definitely try again and try more items.“

“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.“

“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!!“

“I've been going to Korean Garden for several years now, and their service and experience never disappoints.

There isn't much music that plays at the restaurant, but the restaurant isn't too loud. The tables are nice and there is a big walking space to move around.

The service is quick and good. They exchange the water bottles quite quickly, and the food comes out pretty fast.

The prices for the food is decently priced. The Korean BBQ does run a bit on the expensive side if you are a big eater, but the tteokbokki and appetizers are reasonably priced, even lower than other restaurants. The quality of the food is pretty good, and tastes quite well with the banchan. I would recommend the hot pot bibimbap, it isn't too hot when it arrives at the table but keeps the food warm, and it can form scorched rice at the bottom of the pot when done. The portion sizes for the korean bbq is good for a party of around 4-5.

A majority of the tables are suited for parties of 4-6, I probably wouldn't come here with a party larger than 8.“

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

“Burrito was delish. Crispy fries were awesome. Will be back again to try something else.“

“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!“

“Amazing food, very friendly service“

“Food: I thought this location was not as good as the Allston one. The chicken wasn't as crispy and pieces were smaller, not sure why. Went multiple times too.

Service: was fine for a casual place.

Atmosphere: order at the front and find a seat in the restaurant. It's fine/standard.

Overall: was a bit disappointed with this location. Even though (I believe) the Allston one is the flagship location, I thought the food quality would have been closer.“

“I loved the beef tataki and spring roll!! I will definitely be going back!“