This chicken depends heavily on what flavor you get. Gangeong and Secret Sauce were both delicious with a little bit of spice

The chicken made me sick. I was able to send it back which was good so I appreciated the service. The vibe or ambiance was a bit down especially for the middle of the day on a Saturday. Meanwhile, I got weird looks from the staff. Not sure why so I can't speak further on that... Other people seemed to enjoy their food to be fair but the chicken smelled a bit, tasted a bit weird, and made me feel a bit sick. I was excited to eat here. Not so much anymore. The food *looks* good and the portion sizes are great - especially for bigger guys - but I don't plan on coming back. ..Wouldn't recommend anyone eat here unless you wanted to play russian roulette with your stomach. read more

Let's start here with a quote from the corporate bb.q Chicken website, "It's More Than a Name. IT'S A PROMISE. The bb.q in our name stands for "Best of the Best Quality", and that's exactly what you can expect from every one of our restaurants." Now, let's go into our review why this bb.q Chicken Allston's (i.e., Allston Branch's) very existence directly refutes the corporate bb.q Chicken's statement. And, they should either do something about it or admit that their "PROMISE" is nothing more than marketing PR. Here's the review: This bb.q Chicken Allston is the worst bb.q Chicken in all of the Greater Boston area. If had tried this place before becoming hooked on the consistently satisfying orders (from the various other branches), we would've never return as a customer to any of the bb.q Chicken locations. Have been regulars at Boylston (Downtown), Kenmore (near BU), JP, and Quincy... All appeared to met the basics requirements for the past 3+ years, until this Allston Branch came into the picture. The chicken here at Allston Branch was dried and tasteless. They knew or should've known that their overly burnt chicken was abnormal. The notion that they sold it as if nothing was wrong was just deceptive. Further, three pieces were missing. Will leave to the owner and other readers to decide the rationale for missing three pieces... Finally, the horrible reviews at this Allston location compared to the reputation of bb.q Chicken generally is consistent across Yelp/Google/word of mouth... Rather than the owner/manager trying to soften the tone (which they appears to be doing, to at least appear like they know how to confront upset customers appropriately), it would be smarter for them to choose one or both of: 1. actually finally fix their consistent subpar quality and/or 2. quit this business and go focus on, say, other way of making a living that does not require producing meals to customers. Otherwise, the reputable bb.q Chicken business ought to shut this Allston location down permanently and ban this incompetent owner/management from forever running one of its franchise. It is seriously ruining bb.q Chicken still new but growing reputation/brand, which is extremely important in today's world. read more

bb.q Chicken Allston - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Food was good. Little spicier than I would like compared to the honey garlic wings I had at the Cambridge location. Love the radish. Friendly staff not too long of a wait. Parking was not bad on a weekday. Clean atmosphere read more

bb.q Chicken Allston - Galbi Wings Honey Garlic Wings - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I had the original Chicken for the first time and at first it was good but then the second and third chicken was smelly

The food was really good. One of my fav wings, service was nice and I think place was really spacious. I would go again read more

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Got take out. Service was quick. A 10pc boneless in soy garlic sauce took about 10 minutes. Brought it home and it was delicious! Next time I'll need to add a white rice. I was surprised it didn't come with it. Will definitely return for more. read more

Overall good Korean fried chicken! I had the boneless soy garlic, and it was a yummy savory taste but next time I think I will opt for a spicy option or sweeter option (like the honey garlic). We also ordered the bulgogi poutine, not really sure what made this poutine besides the fact that it was over Tater tots (could use some gravy!), probably would not order this again. Ambiance is very casual, and service was good! read more

bb.q Chicken Allston - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

bb.q Chicken in Allston was one of the chain's first locations in Boston/MA! Since then, they've opened & continue to open more locations. This location is opened the latest daily, until 2am, with take out last call being 10pm. Quality and taste of chicken is definitely the best here tbh. My go-to is the honey garlic! Always super crispy somehow with all the sauce. Service is quick & easy with menu scannable via QR code. A must try if you haven't yet... highly recommend the honey garlic. My favorite flavor that they offer ;)) read more

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I always come to bb.q craving Korean fried chicken but leave disappointed. The sauce is just not good. I always get the soy garlic but something about it is just off and I can't even finish the chicken. Otherwise it's a chill place to get a quick bite with your friends. Service is fine. Parking can be hit or miss in the area. read more

My go to bbq chicken place because this is the only location that allows you to do half and half with ANY KIND OF FLAVORS you want! They have street parking in the front, and the servers are always quick to accommodate us. If you love crispy and cheese powder, I would recommend you cheesling! The wings always come out steamy fresh and extra crispy with a side of radish. The ambiance is depending on which hours of the day you there, but it always uplift with kpop music in the background. Nice spot to go with friends/co workers for destress read more

bb.q Chicken Allston - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Really yummy chicken and side dishes too. The bulgolgi poutine was such a unique twist on korean food and really yummy. The chicken was all very good as well, pretty standard korean fried chicken. We tried to get as many types as possible but honestly couldn't super differentiate between them. The service was phenomenal, everyone was super welcoming and attentive. They kept a constant eye on our water and plates. At the end, we did credit card roulette and the waitress was so sweet, she said that she knew one of the cards had the best cashback on dining so she picked that one. read more

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I was looking for a restaurant that specializes in Korean fried chicken after my disappointment at Bonchon in Quincy. My daughter recommended that we order chicken wings from bb.q Chicken in Allston. We ordered half spicy and half regular chicken wings. The chicken wings were well seasoned and well sauced. I have one word to describe the wings - Yummy!!! The 25 minute drive was worth it. We'll be back! read more

bb.q Chicken Allston - Regular and spicy chicken wings. - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Fried chicken was very crispy. Generous portions for the price point. Ordered on the kiosk at the door and the food was ready quickly.

I am a huge fan of fried chicken and the selling point for me is the crunchiness of the breading/coating. I ordered the 8 piece wings and they definitely delivered on crunchiness. I was very torn on which flavor to get but I ultimately went with secret sauce and I still don't know how I felt about it. The flavor was good as it was sweet with a hint of spiciness at the end but it did have a faint interesting flavor I wasn't a fan of--but I'm not sure what it was. I would want to try other flavors as the wings them selves are really tasty. The cashier was very patient with us (and the customers) as we made up our mind on what to get. They even offered us some recommendations. It is spacious inside and I did like the booth/table combination. read more

bb.q Chicken Allston - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

First time ordering bb.q. My sister recommended it while I was in town for the first time. The food was cold and not fresh. The wings were ordered were in a pool of sauce and super soggy. Can't even see my fork. Apparently it's a common issue at this location. I wish I would have had a better experience but I don't think I will be trying this place again. 2 hr update: unfortunately we have food poisoning, the chicken wings must have been old :( read more

Update as of July 2023: I went to BBQ Chicken again 2 more times this past week and they continue to impress me. The quality and size of their chicken is excellent. The flavor is spot on and consistent with other times I've bought (which is very very many). They now have a machine right up front if you want to order take out on the spot. You can still call in or use food apps. Indoor dining is opened up again since Covid... been open for a long time. Update to parking situation: all the meters on Harvard st/ave? are taken away. You'll have to park elsewhere and walk over. Try Comm ave, perhaps in front of Herb Chambers BMW/Mini. read more

A good place for late night fried chicken cravings. Service good usually but there's one server has some attitude I cannot stand. She could have said nicely this is not your package but she chose to snatch a package im handing to. Other than that other servers treat nicely even in a rush. read more

I'd like to share an unfortunate experience I had at this restaurant today during my lunch break. Between 2:00 and 3:00 PM, I decided to try this place for the first time. I ordered two main dishes that I had been looking forward to, and added fries and ranch dressing to complete my meal. The young woman who took my order (the one in the photo) was noticeably cold and unfriendly from the start, as if my presence and request were somehow an inconvenience to her. Despite her attitude, I stayed polite and respectful. After placing my order, I sat down and waited. Once my food arrived, I walked over to the front counter and kindly asked her for some salt and ranch dressing. She told me to return to my table and that she would bring them to me. I went back, started eating, and waited. Five minutes passed, during which the restaurant was completely empty but neither the salt nor the ranch was brought to my table. Still patient, I approached the counter again and repeated my request politely. This time, her tone was clearly rude and dismissive. She told me again to sit down and insisted that she'd bring them over. I explained that my food was already getting cold and I just wanted to enjoy my meal with the items I ordered. But rather than helping, she responded with more attitude, making me feel like I was bothering her. Despite my consistent politeness, she acted as if I was a problem to be avoided. She even started mumbling things under her breath, which made me feel uncomfortable and disrespected. When I asked her why she was treating me this way, she didn't respond. I asked to speak to a manager, but she claimed the manager wasn't there and that I couldn't speak to anyone. I then asked for her name, which she refused to give before walking away and completely ignoring me. At that point, I hadn't even started eating. Frustrated and still hungry, I stood up and left the restaurant. Luckily, I hadn't paid yet, despite placing a large order enough to feed two or three people, so at least I avoided paying for such a disappointing and disrespectful experience. In short, I entered this restaurant with a positive attitude and ordered more than enough food, but I was met with a level of disrespect that made me feel entirely unwelcome. It wasn't just disappointing, it was unacceptable!! I'm sharing this experience not just for myself, but because I worry about how future customers may be treated by this same employee. If this is how she interacts with guests, I can't imagine the damage it may do to the restaurant's reputation. Please take this seriously. Customers deserve better. --------------- 오늘 이 식당에서 겪은 불쾌한 경험을 공유하고자 합니다. 오후 2시에서 3시 사이 점심시간에 처음으로 이곳을 방문해 보았습니다. 오랫동안 먹어보고 싶었던 메인 요리 두 가지를 주문했고, 감자튀김과 랜치 드레싱도 추가했습니다. 주문을 받은 젊은 여성 직원(사진 속 인물)은 처음부터 매우 냉담하고 무례하게 대했습니다. 마치 제가 주문을 하러 온 것이 불편하다는 듯한 태도였습니다. 그럼에도 저는 계속 정중하고 예의 바르게 행동했습니다. 주문을 마친 후 자리에 앉아 음식을 기다렸습니다. 음식이 나오자, 소금과 랜치 소스를 요청하기 위해 다시 카운터로 가서 부드럽고 공손한 말투로 요청했습니다. 그녀는 자리에 돌아가 있으면 가져다 주겠다고 했고, 저는 자리로 돌아가 기다리기 시작했습니다. 그러나 식당이 완전히 한산했음에도 불구하고 5분이 지나도록 소금도, 랜치 소스도 오지 않았습니다. 저는 다시 인내심을 갖고 카운터로 가서 정중하게 다시 요청했습니다. 하지만 이번엔 그녀의 말투는 훨씬 더 무례하고 퉁명스러웠습니다. 그녀는 다시 자리에 돌아가 있으라고만 했습니다. 그래서 저는 제 음식이 이미 나왔고 식사를 시작하고 싶다고, 주문한 것들이 빠져 있어 요청한 것이라고 설명했습니다. 하지만 그녀는 도와주기는커녕 저를 귀찮은 존재로 여기며 무시하려는 태도를 보였습니다. 처음부터 저는 그녀에게 공손하게 대했지만, 그녀는 계속해서 무시하고 회피하려 했습니다. 심지어 제 앞에서 중얼거리기까지 했고, 이로 인해 매우 불쾌한 기분이 들었습니다. 왜 그런 태도로 응대하는지 묻자 아무 대답도 하지 않았습니다. 저는 매니저와 이야기하고 싶다고 했지만, 매니저는 없다고 하며 누구에게도 이야기할 수 없다고 했습니다. 그녀의 이름을 묻자 알려주지 않고 자리를 떠났으며, 저와의 대화를 완전히 거부했습니다. 결국 음식은 한입도 먹지 못한 채 배가 고픈 상태로 식당을 나올 수밖에 없었습니다. 다행히도 아직 결제를 하지 않았기에, 2~3인분에 해당하는 큰 주문이었음에도 불구하고 이런 불쾌한 경험에 제 돈을 쓰지 않게 되어 그나마 다행이었습니다. 무엇보다 실망스러웠던 점은, 이곳이 한국 음식점이라는 사실이었습니다. 저는 한국 문화를 존중하고 한식을 사랑하는 고객으로서, 더욱 따뜻하고 환영받는 경험을 기대했습니다. 하지만 이번 일은 기대와는 정반대였고, 매우 실망스러웠습니다. 이런 일이 다시 일어나지 않기를 바랍니다. 고객은 더 나은 서비스를 받을 자격이 있습니다. read more

bb.q Chicken Allston - "The very server who disrespects customers." - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Super delicious! My friends and I always come here for dine-in or takeout when we are craving chicken. I LOVE cheesling. Please try this flavor if you haven't yet! The other flavor we like is the Hot Mala wings. It's not spicy if you eat spice frequently. The service is nice and quick. Not much to say about it to be honest! The ambiance is chill, but somewhat lively. There are always booths filled with customers eating chicken. Good place to go with friends/fam, simple date, pretty much anything! read more

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My order consisted of 3 items only and restaurant still got it wrong. Also, the rice was old and had a hint of brown. Very disappointing.

This location is the worst! I've visited both the Cambridge and Boylston location and I have not been met with the kind of rudeness as this location. I placed my order and proceeded to go use the bathroom. A waitress followed me to the bathroom, raising her voice at me, saying I was not a customer, and not allowed to use the bathroom. She physically tried blocking me with a tray in hand. I told her multiple times that I was a customer, she demanded to see my phone to prove so. She did this in front of everyone, I was so embarrassed. I was mad that I had already paid, because I would've walked right out. Just because someone does not look like your ideal customer does not mean you should not treat them with dignity and respect. read more

Finally tried Korean fried chicken in Boston. The chicken itself is well cooked and moist, very crispy and maintains the crispiness even after being drenched in sauce (impressive!) 3 out of 5 stars because it is on the expensive side ($16-17 for ten pieces) and because I ordered only "non-spicy" flavors (golden original, soy garlic, and galbi) but everything was overwhelmingly spicy. We weren't able to actually enjoy the food. I couldn't give any to my child which left both of us sad. I've found with Korean chicken, even the plain is spicy and I wish there was a way to remove the spice or at least tone it down. read more

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Ive been coming here for a while, usually its fine. The last time I visited, they got my order completely wrong , I had to wait an hour after my order said it was ready on the text, and when I tried to call and get a refund for my order, they ghosted me. read more

My go to place for Korean fried chicken! I've tried three bb.q chicken branches - Allston, Kendall Square and Lowell and Allston branch has the best flavor in my opinion. It also has the shortest wait. Both bone-in and boneless taste great and you can choose from a variety of sauce options. Other dishes are good and shareable as well. read more

I typically don't like Korean chicken because of how it makes me feel after but BBQ chicken still tastes great before the food coma sets in. The fries: so crispy and hot! Every place should make it this fresh. The chicken: we got on the bone and in two sauces: secret sauce and gangjeom. I liked the secret sauce better. It was very crispy and tender inside! I have been here before and tried other sauces and thought they were great too. The only thing I was disappointed at was the corn salad. For 2 dollars, they gave a tiny little cup drenched in Mayo and the corn was not even crispy. But that's ok, I just won't get it next time. Great spot for sharing! read more

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A solid Korean fried chicken restaurant. We ordered take out and the food came warm and delicious. Their sauces always hit the spot, and the wings are always juicy and tender. Sweet potato fries are okay, got a bit soggy during transportation, but they're exactly what you would expect out of sweet potato fries. Overall good chicken and will satisfy your craving. read more

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Not my favorite place to eat at. Was the chicken hot and moist? Yes. But the flavors didn't blow me away. The Ttobokki wasn't wowing me in flavor. The chicken wing flavors were good, but nothing blowing my mind. Some flavors were wayyyyyy too spicy, even thought on the menu it said kinda spicy. Some flavors were way too sweet. And the ambiance inside wasn't all that great read more

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Amazing chicken, giant portions. I recommend the Honey Garlic, they are well worth their price imo.

Note: this review is for the food only! I have only ever gotten takeout or delivery from bbq, so I can't really speak to the ambiance for dining in at the restaurant, or the service here. This is hands-down my FAVORITE korean fried chicken spot in the area. Every time I've ordered (which had been several times now), the chicken is always crispy with the juiciest, most tender meat inside. BBQ chicken never misses! Here are some of my favorite flavors: Secret Sauce If you're Korean and looking for the classic 양념 flavor, this is it. A little sweet, a little tangy, a bit of heat, and a slight fruity flavor to balance out the spice. Honey Garlic This somehow always has THE crispiest texture, and strikes a perfect balance between sweet and savory. I always order this flavor and it has never let me down. Golden Original & Spicy Original A classic for a reason - always super light and crispy on the outside, and the meat is somehow juicier for these flavors. I've never experienced the breading getting soggy or un-crispy on the way to my place for delivery. If you want to try korean fried chicken, this place is it! read more

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My new go to spot for fried chicken. I was shocked at how reasonable the prices are for how much you get. The chicken itself is bursting with flavor and extremely crunchy. You get all that you're craving and much more. Additionally, the pickled radish helps lighten the heaviness of the chicken. Great spot, and I love how late they're open read more

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I ordered two items and they messed up by mixing up the order boxes. It was a pick up order placed through bb.q website and the manager refused to address their mistake and insisted that I contact DoorDash. Not only am I missing the wings that I've been craving tonight but now I have to spend time with DoorDash for a refund. So disappointing. read more

We just moved back to Brookline this past weekend after living in north Cambridge for the past couple of years, and couldn't wait to again order our 20 pc boneless with two flavors since it's only a five minute drive to get there and the chicken would obviously still be hot and crunchy... We opted for our old favorites including the Soy Garlic and the Honey Garlic for $30, and paired it with some frozen Sweet Potato Tots to balance out the flavors and save a bit of money in the process. We meant to call and request that the chicken be extra crunchy but forgot to do so, and much to our happiness, both types were perfect anyway! The chicken was well coated with sauce and definitely crispy, crunchy. We look forward to putting this location in our take-out rotation and to trying new flavors like the Caribbean Spice and the Hot Mala. read more

Cheaper than bonchon and not much of a step down. You'll be fine going there, and better off

There's a lot of Korean fried chicken places in Allston. What makes this place different? The sauces and the sides. The workers all seem to be real Koreans, and they know how to make interesting dishes. I'm pretty sure bulgogi fries with cheese and tater tots wouldn't be considered authentic, but it's damn good. I'll probably have to come here multiple times to try all the sauce flavors. The soy garlic probably has real garlic in the breading, since it ig actually pretty strong flavored. The surprisingly sweet is really good and tastes like sweet chilli sauce. If you don't want to get sticky hands, then probably order the boneless chicken and use a fork. read more

bb.q Chicken Allston - Surprisingly sweet and soy garlic : half and half wings - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The ambiance was a little too much, I enjoy the Kpop atmosphere but it was blaring. The food was so-so. We ordered fried chicken with their special sauce, and it was definitely too much sauce. As a result the fried chicken came out more soggy vs crispy. If we were going there again I would ask for smaller amount of sauce and have it on the side. The service was also so-so and wait staff wasn't so helpful in describing the menu. It was all guesses based on the pics of the menu and I looked at other Yelp recommendations for some guidance. read more

If you want authentic Korean Fried chicken in Boston, this is the place to go! They taste identical as the ones in Korea. Unlike Bonchon or the other Americanized fried chicken places in the area, this one fits the bill. I would like to say that it's affordable as well and their tastes great as well. Had delivery and dine-in experiences and both were great. I'd recommend Half & Half with golden olive and secret sweet sauce :) read more

bb.q Chicken Allston - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Sauce is great the only issue is the quality of the meat and the fact that they don't use chicken breast when you ask for chicken with no bone. The chicken ends up having a lot of gristle that you can't eat. Half of it goes to waste sadly. I don't remember it being like that in Korea. read more

I really enjoy this restaurant, it's very clean, employees are very polite.....chicken is awesome

Cheap, fast BBQ chicken that always satisfies. Not the best, but very tasty and my go to for quick junk food.