ROYAL HOT POT Everything at Royal Hot Pot tasted incredibly…read morefresh, and the whole experience felt thoughtful and fun. The sauce bar was impressive, with tons of bases, oils, herbs, and nut toppings to mix and match. We chose duo broths: the Wild Mixed Mushroom Broth and the Pork Buddy Mala Butter Broth at medium spice. Having one spicy and one mild was perfect, and both had deep, flavorful profiles that got even better as the meal went on. VEGGIE PLATTER The veggie platter came packed with fresh ingredients like lettuce, lotus root, mushrooms, and squash. All the vegetables were crisp and high quality. MEAT ASSORTMENT We ordered wagyu and several cuts of beef, all sliced beautifully and extremely fresh. Everything cooked quickly and soaked up the broth in the best way. SPICY HAMACHI BOMB ROLL This roll with torched hamachi, eel sauce, and mango was delicious and added a nice sushi moment in between the hot pot. NOODLE ASSORTMENT We tried the handmade noodles and sweet potato noodles, both were an epic addition and perfect for finishing the meal as the broth got richer. FRIED VANILLA ICE CREAM Crispy on the outside and cold in the center, it was the perfect sweet ending. Perfect way to end a chilly evening during this soup season.

I visited Royal Hot Pot on a Friday afternoon - it wasn't too busy so I feel like our servers were…read morereally attentive. Visually - the restaurant is beautiful and they present ingredients really well - especially the hot pot displays. I was super impressed. Food wise - the meat we ordered for hot pot was super yummy, the Tom Yum broth was flavorful, and the sauce bar had a lot of options so you can make your own dipping sauce to your liking. The KBBQ was ok, I was more impressed by the hot pot. If I were to come back, I would try their sushi. The menu is very extensive - wish they offered AYCE option a long with the a la carte, but overall great experience!

I've never been to Korea, neither have I ever had food in a Korean home. With this in mind, I am…read moregoing to go out on a limb and say this is as close to authentic as it gets. I started with the Gyoza. The owner/chef advertised these as home-made, and it definitely shows. The dough is delicate, and the meat and vegetable inside are balanced and nicely seasoned. I think there are a few glass noodles thrown in for texture as well. The Dolsot Bibmbop was great! It came out on a sizzling, hot stone bowl and had flavorful and tender meat and a wide assortment of veggies. Everything was cooked just right, and had a spot-on amount of seasoning/salt/spice. I also loved how the rice on the hot stone came out with a lovely crunch! Finally, we eat with our eyes (though some Yelpers eat with their cameras) and visually it was colorful, and could beat out some works of contemporary art, if I may say so! Where it comes to the Banchan, I am much less thrilled. All but one of these had a hefty dose of an overpowering, fiery, and heavily acidic sauce. Thus, it made 4/5 of these variations on a theme. Service-wise: When I visited, it appeared to be a one-woman army. One person appeared to be the owner, chef, and server in one! She was friendly, kind, and there wasn't a hefty wait for the food. On the flip-side though, doing my research I find that some questions were left unasked. This includes if I wanted to gyoza steamed or fried, and what protein I wanted with the bibimbop. Value-wise, I find their prices are reasonable, especially considering the filling portions. Thus, while nothing was mind-blowing, I found the food tasty and authentic and the value reasonable. While the service was very welcoming, it would've been nice to have been asked about the options in the menu. Last, the Banchan was enough of a miss that if I return, I will ask to skip them.

Ordered gyoza, yakitori and bibimbap and a coke for a total of 63$. Definitely overpriced for what…read moreis a hole in the wall. Nice enough but the bill did not match the menu prices.

I really wanted to try the spicy rice cakes. It was delicious. It had a mildly sweet undertone with…read moremostly a very yummy spicy flavor. I tried the seaweed rolls, too. I don't know much about Korean food, but it was fun to try some dishes I have never had before. Everything we ordered was enjoyable and tasty!

If you're looking for a reliable Korean food with minimal human interaction that's not in the…read morehustle and bustle of Allston-Brighton, I would recommend checking out Sharon, sometimes I prefer it when I've had a busy day. I do wish that they didn't use mostly onions for their japchae noodle dish. I ordered their steamed meat dumplings and the meat filling was not fully cooked so I did end up with stomach issues when I got home so I wouldn't order them again. I've been here for their bibimbap rice dishes so I'll stick to those and explore other menu items.

Huge Asian focused market... The meats cuts and selections…read moreyou won't find at regular supermarkets. Huge fresh fish and variety. The oils section needs improvement, limited options? I was specifically looking for a garlic oil I usually buy at the Allston Asian market that had full aisle of various oils. The Bok Choy I liked that they had 3-4 different types. Busy market, food court too, Tous des Jour bakery ... Clearly there is need for these Asian focused market markets as was busier than a Costco .

You can always find special deals and items that are priced low!…read moreToday I found large Watermelons for only $3.99. That in itself was a great savings plus so many other items like Seafood at 1/2 off Specials! You take your time and go up and down all the aisle you will find hidden gems! The Seafood Section is amazing and super fresh ! Plenty of employees stocking and restocking constantly so food and items are fresh! Lots of parking. The employees really don't talk or initiate conversation they just do their jobs and focus of their departments! Huge place brightly lite and a pleasant place to shop!

Growing up in Quincy, this has been my go to spot since middle school. The menu has expanded quite…read morea bit since its opening but my favorite and go to is still their Tom Yum noodle soup. Though not a Thai restaurant, their Tom Yum noodle soup is just the best. They let you choose the type of noodle you want which is really nice if you want to customize and have a preference for noodles. Other favorites I recommend from the menu are the fried oysters and the green tea smoothie. Wish I could recommend more since it's such a big menu but I keep sticking to the same things so I can't personally speak to them. Others have tried the rice dishes etc and liked them a lot as well so I really don't think you can go wrong.

Fairy cafe is a local establishment and an underrated one. They recently updated their ayce hotpot…read moremenu and I went to lunch since it was a good deal. I got sat right away and after i put in my order the food came pretty quickly. Everything was standard, nothing totally delicious but nothing terrible at all. The service was great, all the staff was attentive. One thing I wish they had was a sauce bar (i went during lunch so not sure if they have it for dinner). They are usually known for their ramen and other dishes which I have gotten before and was delicious! I definitely would come back here but hoping they add a sauce bar soon!

Paik's Noodle offers Korean-Chinese cuisine inside HMart Quincy's food hall!…read more All the food stalls in the food hall have a pretty limited menu of options to choose from but a couple of notable dishes that are quite popular from here include: -Jajangmyeon(black bean sauce noodles) -jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup) -tangsuyuk (fried sweet + soup pork) I've tried the jajangmyeon and tangsuyuk from here and thought they were decent! I think for the price and what you get, it's very reasonable. Some things I do want to note are: wish the portion sizes were a little bit bigger, they do skimp on the meat for all the dishes, and also I've tried all the food stalls in here and Paiks Noodle takes the longest to receive your order lol... even on a non-busy day/time. But other than that I think they're a great addition, as Korean-Chinese cuisine is hard to come by in this area & MA in general! Parking: free parking lot

I got the chili jjampong and it satisfied my craving for something spicy. However, the portion size…read morelooked big but it was mostly just soup and noodles. I'd add another star if there was more seafood because it came with only two mussels and shrimp.

The chicken was very crispy. One of my clients referred me to them. I definitely will order again.read more

The honey garlic boneless chicken was so flavorful and the breading is delicious. Overall fantastic…read morechicken. The dumplings come with a sauce that was a bit too vinegary for me but once I had the leftovers with some of my own sauce they were great. Convenient location and relatively quick service.

BOON by Mukshidonna is a Korean snack food spot located inside the H Mart food hall in Quincy,…read morespecializing in kimbap, tteokbokki, ramen, and other casual street food favorites. We walked up to a straightforward counter setup within the busy food hall, where the menu offers a good variety of traditional Korean comfort foods that make it an easy place to grab a quick meal while shopping or if you are craving something simple and filling. The shared seating area nearby makes it convenient to sit and enjoy your meal, though the overall experience is more about the food than the atmosphere. We tried a variety of the snack items, and overall the food was decent. The kimbap was freshly made with a good amount of filling, the rice holding together well and the vegetables and meat adding a balanced texture. The tteokbokki had a flavorful sauce with the chewy texture you would expect, and the heat level was noticeable without being overwhelming. Everything tasted well prepared, but nothing particularly stood out enough to make us want to go out of our way to order it again. The menu has enough variety that there are plenty of different items to sample if you are visiting for the first time, and the portions are reasonable for a snack stop. The food came out fairly quickly during our visit, and the staff were friendly, making the process feel smooth and efficient. BOON by Mukshidonna is a solid option for Korean street food inside H Mart. The food is enjoyable and offers a nice selection of popular snack dishes, though the pricing felt a little high for what you receive. If you are already at H Mart, it is a convenient place to stop, but it is not necessarily worth a special trip. The quality is consistent for a quick bite, and the variety across the menu gives you room to try different items on repeat visits, though the overall experience is more about convenience than standout flavors.

Service was great! Food was served promptly. Food was lacking flavors and it didn't look like the…read morephoto on the sign, but for $12.99 for a variety of food wasn't too bad. This is located inside HMart foodcourt so you'd order and find a table to dine. It's lively area and could be packed if you come during rush hours or on the weekend.