50 Best Korean Restaurants near Waltham

“Loved the food, the service, great place 🙌🏼“

“My favorite place for Chinese food. So fresh and amazing. You have to try the chicken egg foo young with its special sauce. To die for!!!“

“Solid option for Korean wings in Waltham.

Never been a huge Bonchon fan, but I like coming here for the lunch specials. Bonchon isn’t particularly big in Korea (in fact, the first one I ever tried was in New York), but given the options around Boston, this place ends up being a good choice. BBQ Chicken (the only major Korean chain actually from Korea in MA) doesn’t offer lunch specials, and their quality has dipped recently in some Boston locations. So whenever I’m in Waltham, I like to come in here.

The lunch specials at Bonchon offer excellent value. Eight wings or four drumsticks (or a mix) plus a side for $13. Flavor-wise, my go-to is soy garlic. It gives you the crispiest exterior out of all their sauces. For spice, I prefer their newer Korean yangnyeom over the Korean BBQ as it has more heat and a cleaner balance.

Since Bonchon uses a relatively thin batter and their sauces run pretty strong, I actually prefer the drumsticks over the wings. The extra meat helps balance out the sauce, and the texture stays more consistent.

Probably not the best Korean fried chicken out there, but for really good value meals, I recommend giving them a try.“

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

“You would never expect this to be such a cool restaurant from the street, but once you walk in the door you will love the charm and warmth. Everything about food was perfect. We had bibimbap ,fried chicken, Kimbap and kimchi fried rice and peach limeade. The service was super sweet…. Cannot beat a good waitress who brings a great attitude and had awesome recommendations.

We will be back soon!“

“Excellent fried chicken. Chicken is of very good quality. Many other places where it is tasty, I find quality of chicken lacking. But here, they do not sacrifice quality or taste. And price is reasonable. Note that parking is a bit difficult since shopnis in main street. Also, only takeout here and it will take time to get your food. So call before at least 30 mins before you reach.“

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

“Very fine Korean cuisine. Complex, rich flavors presented in single-sized sizzling cast-iron pans. Highly recommend the grilled chicken. Like the food, the service is exceptional. The place is not cheap. My only quibble is the music which did not match the delicacy of the food.“

“Great Food!!!!“

“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.“

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

“The egg sando with avocado was very pleasant. Pillowy eggs were encased in the most perfectly seasoned and toasted garlic bread. A generous amount of avocado topped it and was mixed in more towards the center. Although most of the sauce was on top, you could easily add more from their plethora of tasty condiments but was flavorful enough without it.

The half and half corndog was super crispy and very soft and chewy inside. I put a bunch of seasonings on it from their condiment bar along with some garlic sauce and honey mustard sauce. Perfection. You know what else is perfection? The mochinuts. They go crazy. Heavenly —from texture to taste. Praise the Lord!

Service was super kind and helpful as well. This place isn't just OK —it's exceptional.“

“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!“

“This is one of my favorite restaurants! My friend told me about this place last year and I am so glad that she did. The staff is so friendly and accommodating and the food always tastes so fresh and delicious! If you enjoy top notch Korean food, this is your place!“

“amazing food and great and beautiful girls services“

“Delicious sam gyeop sal! The smoky flavour from the grilled were excellent! Soulongtang was great but spicy kalbitang was a let down, the meat was so tough I thought I would break my teeth. Great service, worth a visit if you’re in the area, just don’t order the kalbitang“

“I feel like this is one of the best things that could happen to chicken I love it nice and crispy and sweet the tables and floors are clean and the services is amazing. They should open one up pin hyde park. I tell all my friends to try this chicken they love it

Kid-friendliness: The always speak to the kids and ask them about their day. And smile“

“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.“

“Solid Korean bowl shop! They are in base so you need access to get in.Their chicken bowl was delicious. I heard their Bulgogi bowl is the best. Bowl prices are low compared to places like chipotle, cava, and mezeh etc.They get busy during lunch so come early or late. Fast and great customer service.“

“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).“

“A must-try for authentic elevated Korean food! This place uses traditional, heartfelt home recipes with high quality ingredients—it’s easily among the best Korean dining I’ve had in the States. The experience was matched by impeccable service; the entire team was exceptionally nice and thoughtful.“

“oh my oh my my wonderous bulgogi… if only we had a little bit more time together… i already miss the feeling of it in my mouth as my taste buds savor every single inch of sweet goodness… i want more now more than anything but this traitorous mortal body cannot handle it im so sorry lets meet again in the next life“

“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“

“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.“

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

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

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

“This site is my number one place. Of all restaurants I know I love it most. I never miss an opportunity to go to visit this place. when I feel like having a proper dinner, this place comes immediately to my head. Great and many types of food and a large menu.courteous crew, and pleasant ambience. Not less important, the bill is modest. I tell about this place with pleasure.“

“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!!“

“So warm and comforting. Korea Garden is a no frills, authentic Korean restaurant serving up so many high-quality classics at an affordable price.

Food:
- Samgae Tang ($23.99)
Unbeatable value. Huge chicken stuffed with sticky rice. I’d consider myself a samgyetang connoisseur and this one is definitely up there.
- Kalbi Chim ($26.99)
Perfectly tender, fall-off off the bone short ribs in a sweet soy-based broth with carrots, radish, and a half-egg. With rice, this dish is so addicting.

Service:
- Attentive and welcoming. I never had to ask for refills of water, nor did I ever struggle getting a server’s attention. These people know what they’re doing.

Authentic Korean place that I’ll definitely be returning to.“

“Food was great as always. I’m a huge fan of this franchise. I wish this location had marked the individual boxes with each flavor. We ordered a lot of chicken, and everything was there, it was just difficult to differentiate between each of the flavors.“

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

“The bone-in-wings are off the hook!“

“Food was delicious! Loved everything I tried!“

“The plain outlook belies the neat and tidy inside. Went for the grill, tried both chicken and shrimp, and I had ordered the LA galbi as well but had the cook cook it for me so I could pack home. They do give you lettuce so you can eat it as a wrap, and helps you to cook on the grill (see video). Side dishes and the sauces were pretty authentic. Ssamjang (fermented soy paste that is mixed with other sauces for meat lettuce wraps) was a little different, more pale and liquidy. Didn't quite like that one. They do replenish the lettuce somewhat, but not the side dishes. The bowl of rice was good amount. The meat was marinated well. I had similar grilled chicken before but shrimp version was new to me. It was tasty and peeled well. The LA galbi was good too, but a little too little in terms of amount for the price (maybe the meat had shrink during cooking), so gave 4 for service. Lots of options on the menu in both appetizers and main dishes. The seafood pancake was quite thick and oily. Want to try other ones too, curious to see how authentic they are. They also don't have Korean desserts, unfortunately. So please plan accordingly. There is Hmart and Paris Barguette nearby (walking distance), FYI, if want something Korean for dessert as well.“

“Came with a small group of three and ended up eating a lot more than I expected! We had the pork belly and chicken, and all the meat was really well made! Staff was attentive and even patient when we weren't so sure what to choose. Will be coming back in the future!“

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

“As always an excellent meal! Mike makes great sushi, and kitchen chefs do great things as well. Its one of our regular places.“

“Really enjoyed this restaurant!“

“Had plant- based and beef sausage corn dogs. Excellent. Really tasty. Highly recommend.“

“Great sushi, particularly liked the Around the World roll if you’re in to salmon tempura.“

“25 years I have been charged mine here. In all that time, never any less than fabulous!“

“On our Wednesday Night Culinary 🧑‍🍳 Travels we ended up in Roslindale Village at The Village Sushi & Grill🥢. We sat outside on the Patio and were Greeted by our Waitress who was Welcoming and Helpful with Menu choices. She took our Drink and Appetizer orders for the 😋Tempura Starter, 😋Chicken on Skewer, 😋Don Shumai (deep fried), 😋Scallion Pancake, Sushi Starter, 😋Miso Soup,😋 Unagi (Eel) Sushi and an Entree of Bui-Go-Ki 😋. Everything was 😋 Delicious and Tasty. 😋 The Drinks were Ice Cold 🍷🍻. The Service was Excellent 👍.
Highly Recommend Village Sushi & Grill . ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Take out food ready at the expected time. Everything was wonderful! Fresh ingredients, well presented, followed our allergy restrictions exactly as requested, and really friendly staff who remember us from pre-pandemic days. Highly recommend.“

“A welcoming place with so many delicious choices on the menu. I had the special: pork belly & kimchi bipbimbap. So flavorful! It was served in a stone bowl which kept it hot and created a layer of exquisitely crunchy rice at the bottom. It’s a generous portion so I get to enjoy it again tomorrow too!“

“Other than the cafeteria being full on weekends, this place is my favorite. They cook very well and ingredients are fresh. I order the bento and the level of detail is phenomenal. this is the tastiest food I've ever had and will always be coming here as long as I'm alive. The prices keep going up so I hope they calm down. The best time to come is during the week.“

“Staff was extremely nice and helpful and the food was excellent“

“The food comes out so fast!! My mom & I were flabbergasted at how fast and the high quality of food and service. The owner was sweet too! Get the Crab 🦀 Rangoon and Great Gatsby Sushi rolls 🍣 ✨“

“I ordered take out so I can’t speak to the atmosphere or service quality but I can absolutely say how I haven’t been that incredibly surprised for a very long time. I have ordered from many Asian restaurants and so often the pictures and descriptions look amazing. However, once delivered and eaten, it was all good, but didn’t have the wow factor! I ordered four different dishes from this place and every single one had the wow factor, it was such an explosion of deliciousness in each and every bite! Do yourself a favor and get your Ginger Exchange on, soooooo yummy!“

“We HAD a Bonchon in WA. It went away because of I think too much competition. I missed it and when I saw Bonchon on our visit to Harvard, I was hyped !!

Anyway, great food as always. The service by Joneil was top notch, hardly any wait. The tables were spotless, wish the chairs were more comfy tho.

Highly recommend this place ! Will come back !“