Drove all the way here from Boston to try this out! And must say, was very impressed with the food…read morehere--it was well worth the drive indeed. Have tried many of the Korean restaurants in Allston and this, K Restaurant, seems to outrank them all! As for service -- indeed you pay first, but was a bit confused about the server/front desk who pretty much tell you to order before seated (choosing your own table), take your order, serve you with all the food, etc -- literally she handles all the customer service stuff -- wondering why she did not appear at pleasant or smile at all. Don't get me wrong, fully aware of wide range of personalities -- some appear more excited and enthusiastic than others others -- even without the the usual tipping at the end, and especially with the tipping at the end. Here, of course you pay -- and finalize your tip or no time before being served with your food, but still the server did not appear to greet or show those standard pleasantries expected all common in America ... She wasn't rude or anything. It just seems like she's not happy being there. Any event, just some thoughts here. Would definitely be back. And do recommend this place to others who want delicious meal but just note the above.

This is a great counter service food option. They don't give out any side dishes like other Korean…read morerestaurants we've been to but they have kimchi for an extra cost. The bibimbap was very good. Not skimpy on meat and veggie. Ordered a stir fry udon for dinner tomorrow to try. No easy access to the restroom. We will be back for sure.

I can't say enough good things about this restaurant, Jason the owner, and the entire staff. When…read moreour family was planning my nephew's celebration of life, they were kind enough to close the restaurant so we could gather privately, and it meant so much to all of us. This was my nephew's favorite spot, so it felt especially meaningful to be able to honor him there. As a Korean family, sharing Korean BBQ and hot pot together felt very fitting. The food was delicious --fresh, high-quality meats and vegetables, rich and flavorful hot pot broths, and a great selection of soju. The sauce station was also a highlight and really elevated the meal. Everything tasted authentic and thoughtfully prepared. They even offered chicken nuggets and fries for the kids, which is such a considerate touch. So many of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the food. What we will remember most, though, is the compassion and kindness shown by Jason and the staff. They created a warm, welcoming space during an incredibly difficult time and made it easier for our family to come together, share memories, and celebrate my nephew! We are truly grateful for everything they did and would highly recommend this restaurant--not only for the excellent food, but especially for the people and the care they show their guests.

To each their own, but this place was not for me…read more We came with a large party after a graduation, and unfortunately, it was a huge disappointment. This was my first time trying this style of dining where you cook the meat at your table, so I was really excited going in. Unfortunately, the food was not good at all. Several of the meats we were served did not seem fresh, and the overall quality was very disappointing. Instead of enjoying the experience, I found it unappetizing and honestly couldn't wait to leave. I know everyone has different tastes, but based on my experience, I would not return or recommend it. I was expecting a fun and memorable meal after such a special occasion, but it ended up being one of the worst dining experiences I've had.

We visited about an hour before closing, and even though we ended up being the last people to…read moreleave, the staff were incredibly kind and never made us feel rushed. I really appreciated how relaxed and welcoming the experience was. I enjoyed having different dining options to choose from: All You Can Eat, À la carte, or a combo meal. We went with the 2 for $68 combo, which came with a small selection of meats and vegetables and ended up being the perfect amount of food. Everything was delicious, and we really enjoyed being able to try a variety without ordering more than we needed. Overall, it was a great experience and I would definitely come back!

I would only suggest this restaurant to someone that has been to a Korean, cook yourself place, and…read morereally enjoys the experience. I would caution anyone that is uncertain or unfamiliar. I would tell anyone that doesn't like incredibly fatty meat, or that likes their food cooked beyond medium rare to dine elsewhere. The hostess was friendly, we told her we had never been to the restaurant before, she quickly walked us thru the menu. Our waiter came by, we told him we had never been there before. We ordered various dishes, and plates of meat were dropped off. No explanation whatsoever. As he turned to leave, I said again, we'd never been there before. No insight into how best/long to cook anything. Every meat dish was incredibly fatty, like, 2/3rds fat. I placed meat on the grill, it cooked very slowly. I asked him to turn up the temperature as we liked our meats cooked well, so he turned the heat up. At one point he said he was going to swap out the grill-pan, and turned the heat down, while meats were still cooking. This was incredibly frustrating, I felt like food was taking forever to cook, and the longer I sat there staring at the meat, the more annoyed I got. It was all you can eat. We didn't finish our first order of 5 dishes we were so annoyed. It was not worth the money, it was an unejoyable experience. I've only been to a few self-cook Korean restaurants previously, and generally liked them. I think the staff needs to be more aware when someone asks for guidance, that they should try to be more engaged. I left angry, and still hungry.

Came here with high expectations and was mildly just satisfied rather than blown away. I've heard…read moregood things about Naksan and while the meal was good, it wasn't excellent nor did it have me raving and wanting to go back for more. The setting feels very modern and clean. Staff were okay, not too attentive honestly which isn't great when they're supposed to be tending to your meal. The food was okay, but not amazing in quality or quantity - just all right and expensive. Overall, I probably wouldn't come back, but this was by no means a bad experience. It was nice to try, but it wouldn't be my first choice for KBBQ moving forward.

The service and banchan were great. It's an upscale vibe so the prices reflect that. The meat…read morequality itself was fine. Nothing outstanding. Oh and they didn't have soju at the time which is kind of odd.

Amazing server! Our first time eating here and it was very chill for a busy day in Salem. We tried…read morethe Sotteok skewer which was crispy and delicious. My sister had the Chicken Katsu and I had the K Chix Sandwich. Not bad for the pricing but it was very good and crispy. So was the katsu. I recommend the garlic sauce on the sandwich. Would come back!

I don't usually leave bad reviews, but this experience was terrible…read more We dined in and ordered a 20-piece chicken meal with rice and sodas. The biggest red flag was that our food came out in less than 2 minutes. There's no way freshly made fried chicken is ready that fast. As soon as we took a bite, we knew why. The chicken was only lukewarm, extremely dry, and had that unmistakable old oil aftertaste, like it had been sitting around for hours before being reheated. Even the soda was flat. When we brought it to the waitress's attention, she told us Bonchon "fries the chicken in batches" and then "re-fries it." I'm sorry, but that explanation didn't make me feel any better. If the chicken is sitting around for hours just to be re-fried later, that's not the quality customers should expect. To make matters worse, getting a refund was like pulling teeth. We asked for a full refund so we could leave and eat somewhere else. We hadn't even touched the rice because after tasting the chicken, we had completely lost our appetite. The waitress argued with us and insisted she could only refund the chicken. After going back and forth, we gave up and left. Ironically, later that same day we went to the Bonchon in Lowell, ordered takeout, and the food was night and day--hot, fresh, crispy, and exactly what Bonchon should taste like. So this clearly isn't a Bonchon problem--it's a Bonchon Salem problem. Please do better. Customers shouldn't be served food that tastes old and reheated, and staff should handle complaints professionally instead of making customers fight for a refund.

Visited BAB while checking out Malden for the evening and we had a delightful experience! The…read morerestaurant is small but we had no trouble finding a table. It seems like they do a lot of takeout and we saw several delivery people stop in to pick up orders during our visit. My partner and I both ordered the beef dolsot bibimbap and it was amazing! The veggies tasted so fresh and the crispy rice was a fun and delicious surprise. I thought the pricing was very reasonable as well. After paying for our meal, the waitress asked if we would like to try some lychee slush! We said yes and she brought over cute cups of slush with sprinkles. It was a tasty and refreshing way to end the meal. We'll definitely be back someday!

Was in the area and in the mood for dolsot bibimbap and it sated my cravings. Tried it with short…read morerib (galbi) this time and it was tasty, I love how hot the food stays and crisps up the rice just right. Galbi itself was pretty good, a touch chewy, decent flavor but not worth the extra cost in my opinion. Banchan was alright, the kimchi was very liquidy and spattered on my shirt and was on the extra sour side. Service was fast and polite and the space was clean. Would return for more dolsot in the future.

What a gem this restaurant is! The food is absolutely delicious and genuinely tastes like a home…read morecooked meal. I would recommend all dishes we ordered especially the scallion pancakes. We ordered the following: 1.) Chicken fried rice 2.) Glass noodles with chicken and veggies 3.) Egg noodle soup 4.) Gan Poong Gi Bab Everything was delicious and came with a variety of pickles. The quantities were generous for the cost per dish. The service during pick up was smooth, friendly and fast. We will come back here again for sure!

Pretty much the only authentic Korean restaurant we can count on that is in this area. This place…read morehas great Korean Chinese cuisine, but sometimes when we order something other than our usuals (regular jajangmyun, jambong, or ganpoonggi) it's not that good/as authentic, so we are hesitant to branch out from the basics. You also have to specify for the ganpoongi to be spicy, which is apparently strange according to my husband, who is Korean. This is not the best Korean Chinese cuisine we've had, but it's definitely good, and we are used to the really good places in NJ. This place is small and cozy, the service is friendly, and I only wish they delivered. Now that a bbq chicken has opened locally, all we need is a good kbbq spot and a place with gukbap in the area and we'll be set!

I've been going here for years, love the staff and the food. The side dishes are always good!read more

arisu is a no fuss korean restaurant on the busy road of north main st in leominster. parking is…read moretight (about 6 spaces) but you can park at sam's next door if the lot is full. we went on a saturday and there was a steady stream of customers. we got the seafood and kimchi jeon, cuttlefish salad, and ttekbokki. all really yummy and large portions to share with the family. i ended up getting the yukgaejang which was super good! my family loves this place so i will be coming back. i loved the ginger drink they gave us at the end too!!

Great authentic Korean food!! Affordable price! Heart warming friendly parently service!read more

Food used to be good here and used to get plenty of side starters. One elderly woman was waiting…read moreall the tables and felt bad being there.