I tried this place early September and was in LOVE. The corn dogs were crispy and had that desired cheese pull. We also got a truffle fry which was thick cut, perfectly seasoned and EXTRA crispy (so delicious!!). However, upon returning recently, the fries were completely different. Soggy, skinny and with too much truffle oil. It was only two weeks since I had made my first visit and I was so disappointed! I'm not sure if they were out of the regular fries or if this is the new norm, but if it is I wouldn't order their fries again. One tip I have would be to eat the corn dogs right away if you order cheese, otherwise the cheese will not be very gooey as it's no longer as warm and fresh as when they first come out. They are still delicious either way though! Although they are only doing takeout, I have never waited long. I would recommend for the corn dogs! read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - Soggy, skinny fries (Dem Truffle Fries (DTF)) from my second visit two weeks after my initial visit - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

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Great late night snacks! Chicken sliders and kimchi fries We will be sure to return A gem on Harvard ave read more

Had the fried chicken bowl(~$15). The fried chicken wasn't breaded the way I expected. Used to Korean fried chicken with a thicker super crispy shell that's drenched in sauce. This chicken was very crispy but more like a thin tempura. I prefer the hard shell but know not everyone likes that. The chicken was still super crispy. I had it with the sriracha bbq sauce which was a great mix. Wish there had a been a little more sauce or some on the side for the rice in the bottom of the bowl. The rice was good. It was sushi rice with a light sushi vinegar seasoning. A bit mushy for my preference but a very minor nitpick. Had it with kimchi, pickled ginger, and pickled cucumber. The pickled cucumber was my favorite but the other two were also great. It was a huge bowl and easily could have been a meal and a half or two meals but I had just finished a run and had a big appetite. Definitely want to come back and try some of the other items on the menu. The menu seems well focused which is a good sign to me. Only online ordering or through a kiosk. The kiosk didn't have any item descriptions but that is probably so people don't spend too long looking at each description. Still would have been nice to have a menu in the store for new customers. Store itself was clean and had a shallow counter with ~5 seats in front of the window. Very pleasant eating inside. read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - kfc bowl - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

I've been craving this place for so so long without even trying it, and it was so worth the wait!!! I want to try this whole menu out because everything looks so so good but I had to try the Korean Street Corndog and the Potato Corndog with Beef. I got the Korean Street Corndog with just mozzarella because they only offered the Potato Corndog with beef and I'm so glad I did. The mozzarella pull on the Corndog is AMAZING and the combination of cheese and sugar just works. The Potato Corndog was also phenomenal- it tasted like a really good Corndog but better because it has sugar and the nice crunch from the fry-like texture. Also there is something so unique about the batter. I could eat these every day. If you had to try one thing at this place, I'd recommend getting the Korean Street Dog with 1/2 beef & 1/2 mozzarella to get a nice experience of both. But if you can get two why not double the experience throughout?!! Definitely looking forward to coming back to try their Kfc Bowl (been eyeing this dish in particular) and other offerings with some corndogs on the side ;) read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - Potato Corndog with Beef (left) & Korean Street Corndog with mozzarella (right) - I LOVE! - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Yo dawg, I got them Korndogs here and they were as fly as their instagram would lead you to believe. Ordering is easy, just tap on their big screen and pay them. Then they call your name out and you get your food. IDK, not much to say. But the Korndogs are worth the calories. Just eat them. read more

Ordered takeout from here. Bibimap was decent. Also got the sriracha BBQ 8 piece which was incredibly disappointing. I've legitimately had better chicken at Buffalo Wild Wings. To call this Korean fried chicken is a joke. The breading tasted like cardboard. You can see from the photo how dry it was and the sauce barely even covers it. Will not be ordering from here again. read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - kfc 8 piece sriracha bbq - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Kimchipapi is great when you have Korean food kravings or want to try something kool. Let's start with the aesthetics, they have a neon light up sign that says Send Noodz, so I already knew I would be in for a treat. The setting is intimate with great music playing and some cooking shows playing on the TV above the drink cooler. I think we watched tv for like 20 minutes after eating because the clips were so entertaining. The food is phenomenal. Everything is cut fresh every day and you can taste that. Boyfriend had the Kinchimama bowl which he still hasn't stopped talking about. He's a big poke fan and overall a kimchi fan and he said the flavors were amazing. I went for the fried stuff and their corn dogs are just WOW. Cheese inside, battered in fries, they have the perfect treat. This is exactly what you would expect for Korean street food except it's in Allston. The ma doo are also perfectly fried and their filling is addictive. Better than any traditional dumpling I've ever had. For dessert they now have fried Oreos. My oh my are those addicting. Dusted with powdered sugar and fried perfectly. I could eat 1000 of these but they come 3 to an order. Perfect for ending your meal and satisfying that sweet tooth. Overall I have no complaints and only compliments. I will definitely be back soon to try their fried chicken and order some fried Oreos. read more

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Kimchipapi Kitchen is AMAZING. I love treating myself to take out here once in a while and it's always good. Their mozzarella corn dogs are out of this world, but once in a while I get their half beef/half cheese corn dog which is also great. Their bowls are also super tasty - I always add corn and cucumbers to add some freshness because the rice + fried chicken can make it a little heavy of a dish. 10/10! read more

Everything was hot and fresh. I come to this location every time I visit Boston after landing. Delicious.

I have loved everything I have tried here. The corn dogs were top notch. The crunch and batter they use are the real differentiators for me. Ordered the Poke Bowl twice, it's just darn good and perfect if you want something on the lighter side. Exactly what I want when I am trying to eat a little more healthy. The real gem are their KFC Honey Teriyaki Sliders. It comes on a Hawaiian bread, which is a little softer and sweet. This is easily one of the top 3 fried chicken sandwiches in greater Boston, if not the best. Their to go packaging is also top quality, better than many other places I have seen. Bonus because everything appears to be recyclable. read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - Korean Street Corndog - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

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Delicious corn dogs we tried the original and the hot Cheetos Both were delicious everyone is super nice !!!! read more

Amazing food! I had a situation where the yelp delivery driver did not come through with my order. There was a bit of trouble picking it up, the restaurant called me and notified me and told me to keep an eye out. The driver never followed through and the restaurant has closed by then, One of the employees reached out to me, and offered to either come pick it up or he was able to drop it off because they were already going through Cambridge. It was incredibly sweet, amazing service, and went above and beyond to get me my order. I appreciate it so much I was starving, and I'm so thankful for that employee. read more

They have a nice menu, food looks good and reasonable prices. The workers are diligent. Although they have some prep times on the menu, I didn't realize the corn dogs would take 10 mins until i read a small paper sign on the table. I can't tell if it's out of pocket that the sign says "please dont stare at the workers." I get how they feel but, as someone who worked in a similar environment, I feel like you should expect customers to watch you if you work at a restaurant or cafe. read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - potato korndog - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Was really excited to try this! Overall I think the corndogs are worth the try. I thought it was okay, would be much better if warm and fresh (try not to have it delivered). I ordered it through Uber eats so I could only afford two corndogs and some fries. Maybe I'll try the deokbokki and poke bowl next time. The truffle fries, however, was not worth it, really overpriced. read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - Dem Truffle Fries (DTF), Korean Street Corndog - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Such a good spot to grab yummy bites. I really liked the fries and the fried Oreos especially. It's a chill ambiance and the service is so pleasant read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - Fried oreos - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

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I'd be wanting to try out Kimchipapi Kitchen for a while and was super excited when I finally was able to stop by. It is in the heart of Allston and from the outside seemed like a pretty popular spot to grab takeout. For my dish I settled on the Kimchipapi bowl and while it was good it didn't really blow me away. It was just like any other poke bowl but it filled me up and satisfied the craving I had for poke. The gyoza are deep fried and on the fattening side but good for all that tried them. My friend ordered the bibimbap bowl and was very unsatisfied. I wouldn't come here for bibimbap - its americanized and not very good. I would stick to a classic poke dish and you will be alright. I would say come check it out for yourself but don't get your hopes up too high. read more

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I got a few stuff to try this place out! The Korean corn dogs are AMAZING!!! They're SOOOO yummy and that cheeeese omg. Changed my life. Totally try. I also got the chicken bowls. Their teriyaki chicken is bomb!!! I loved the sauce on it and how it was cooked. So crispy and full of moisture. Like it was easy to bite into for how crispy it was. I liked it a lot. Butttt I wasn't a fan of the bowl itself. The rice was sticky which is understandable and enjoyable, but it was so sticky that everything just stuck together. You couldn't really eat anything in that bowl without making a mess pulling it alll out of the rice. Like the corn and the chicken, nothing would budge. But it was all yummy, only reason why I'm not giving it a 5. But everything was so yummy. I got the dumplings, a little too crispy for my taste, like they were kind of hard. The filling was bomb tho I got pork! And lastly we got the fried Oreos which were delicious and perfect. My first time trying them and I was hooked. Overall, highly recommend this restaurant!!! Taste was spot onnnn!!! read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - Korean Street Corndog - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

I love you Kimchipapi Kitchen! This is really a takeout place, meant to stop by and have a snack or order in. You won't find millions of tables for a big group. That's fine - since we are local. The takeout is insanely good. Fun, unique blend of Korean and American palettes. As someone who grew up on clam chowder and pasta - I really appreciate a place that makes me feel comfortable trying new-to-me dishes. I love the menu at kimchipapi, and I have never (in my 20+ takeouts) felt dissapointed. Top picks: half beef half cheese Korndog, KFC bowls, Spam Musubis. read more

Have been here a few times and never been disappointed. They are only taking online orders at tht moment but the process is really easy through their site. My must have a each visit are the potato corn dog, Korean street food corn dog, and truffle fries. The Korean street corndog is my favorite with the half hot dog half mozzarella option. The corndog is always instant crispy and I get a crazy cheese pull every time. The sugar on the outside is a really great pair with the beef hotdog because it cuts the saltines. The potato corn dog is the same but it has french fries all over it. If you didn't think the Korean street one is crispy enough, then this one is for you. It always cuts the top of my mouth but it's worth it. Truffle fries are thin fries that have truffle oil and parmesan cheese all over it. I like the fries because it doesn't have an extremely overwhelming truffle taste like other places. Fries are always extra crispy and not oily feeling at all (for an oiled french fry). It tastes comparable to Yard House fries except they're not doused in oil and limp. read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - Inside - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

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Right now they are taking orders only through online or calls which I think is great because it means the workers can focus on getting the food prepared! They give you a time the food will be ready for and only one order is done at a time meaning you won't be around a bunch of strangers while waiting for food. Korean Street Corndog: All the corn dogs are VERY crispy on the outside while still being super moist on the inside! They all had the photogenic cheese pull even 15 minutes after ordering. Side note all the corn dogs have sugar on the outside which I didn't expect but I loved once trying. The sugar helps cut away from the salty flavor from the beef hot dog. They also all come with a packet of ketchups and mustards so you can choose how much you want or if you want any at all! 1/2 cheese 1/2 beef: I love this version of the corndogs! It's a great way to get both the beef and cheese. You get the cheese pull at the beginning and get the finish off with the filling beef hot dog. beef corndog: I did like this one but I think it tastes better and is a better experience if you also have the cheese inside! mozzarella corndog: I really loved this one as well! I think it had a great cheese pull and was completely filled with cheese inside! No empty space that I have seen with ones I make myself. I guess it is better to leave it to the experts haha! Empanadas: These were very crispy on the outside and the meat inside was very moist. I did get both the beef and chicken but ended up liking the chicken one more. If you look at the picture you can see the beef casing is darker, I think it was slightly over cooked because the beef was a little dry. The chicken one was very juicy though and had some cheese inside. One thing I would change is the packaging. It isn't labeled anywhere so when ordering many items you can't tell which is which and that makes sharing pretty hard because for the corn dogs you have to get pretty far to find out which is which. Otherwise the food is great and I think they are taking precautions well. read more

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They are only doing online orders and delivery but its like a 15 minute wait. The corn dogs were decent. We got the half beef and half cheese corn dog . Also got the potato corn dog. We also got the kimchipapi bowl . The poke bowl was really good. Definitely, worth a try. It's kind of pricey read more

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Loved the food options, I got the kimchipapi bowl , KFC bowl , krab salad fries and corn dogs (one was hot cheetos and one was with potatos) they offer hot dog or cheese options inside. I love poke so I went with the kimchipapi bowl but the KFC bowl's great if you're more into other proteins ! Everything tasted great, portions were big as well. Joon the owner was super friendly and knowledgeable. He always checked in to see how everything tasted. Definitely a spot I recommend to anyone who's visiting the area! Must try! read more

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After eating here 3 times in the last 3 weeks I decided to finally write my review. I'd say the place really is a 4.5 star and was torn between 4 and 5 rating, but decided that since this is the best fried chicken I've had, I'm going to go with 5 stars. Definitely recommend and will continue to come back! Food: I've only had the KFC bowl after seeing someone else order it and as mentioned above, the fried chicken is INSANELY good. They have three sauces to choose from and I usually go with the sriracha BBQ and it's incredible. 2/3 times I've also added a fried egg on top. Overall it's a great portion for one person and you will definitely be full along with its three mix-ins and rice. The mix-ins are where my feelings are a bit mixed...and I'm still looking for my go-to 3rd mix-in. The kimchi and carrots I found fantastic (although a friend of mine wasn't keen on the carrots). The jalapenos were disappointing, the pickled ginger was too overpowering, and the spicy pickled cucumbers were just okay. I'll have to keep trying, maybe pickled radish next? One time I did order an order of fries and although they tasted pretty good, they weren't as crispy as I like them and not worth the 4 dollars in my opinion. Ambience/décor/service: I've only gotten take out from here so I can't speak too much on this. The name is fantastic, as is their logo. They even sell kimchipapi merch on their site lol. In terms of service, food is usually ready within 15 minutes for pick-up and I haven't had any mistakes yet. Overall value is great. The above bowl is 12 bucks (13 with the egg) and it's a filling meal for one person. At some point I want to try other stuff on the menu, like their bowls, but that fried chicken...mmm...I don't want to potentially disappoint myself with something else. Will be coming back, probably in a week =D. read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Great taste. A little pricey. Wish it was bigger. But honestly excellent flavor. Seating area is small tho. But they do have games to play like connect 4 or jenga. read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - hot cheetos korndog. - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

First time trying and wow! I had a half cheese and Half hot dog French fry covered corn dog! Unbelievable cheese pull!! Don't skip This!! read more

A place for quick bite or snacks... right now they are only offering phone ot online order. I ordered the crab salad fries which is crispy fries topped with crab stick salad, spicy mayo, eel sauce, fish roes, scallion, and black sesame. Also, the potato corndog and korean street corndog. Potato corndog filled with a 100% all beef premium hot dog and coated with french fries and fried until golden. I usually eat it with topping since hot dog is salty enough for me. Korean corndog is deep fried in panko batter with half mozzarella and hot dog based on your choice. I preferred the korean corndog with light sugar on top instead ketchup and mustard. Next time, I want to try the corndog at Fiya Chicken. read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - Korean street corndog (top) Potato corndog (bottom) - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

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This is my second visit to Boston and my second visit to Kimichipapi Kitchen! I keep coming for the Korean corn dog! It's so good and I love bringing my friends to try them as well! We have also tried the teokbokki from here and it's delicious too! It's small location so the service and ambiance are pretty chill! read more

This is such a cute small place! I love everything they offer here, a mix of korean, poke, corndogs...etc. We had the Kimchipapi Bowl, Orginal Korndog (1/2 hot dog and 1/2 cheese), and Deep Fried Oreos. The bowl was very flavorful, and I really liked the colorful display of toppings. Overall, I'm so happy I tried this place! If it is your first time, I'd definitely recommend you to try one of their signature bowls with their corn dog. The mozzarella cheese in the corn dog is a must!! read more

I've been on the hunt for Korean corndogs, and I finally found the spot! I ordered a couple corndogs to go -- my favorite was the corndog with mozzarella for $5. They do not add the condiments on the corndog when ordering to go because it could make the corndog soggy. Even after 30 minutes, the corndog was still crunchy and cheese was soft and had a pull to it. read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

15$ for rice is crazyyyyy laughable and comedy good stuff man Not even Korea will charge this read more

After almost 2 years, Kimchipapi is just as good as when they first opened! I was excited to learn that they rolled out new menu items like the corn dog and fried chicken! My friend and I shared the fried chicken combo (4 pcs chicken, fries, and a soda). They accidentally gave us 8 pieces instead of 4 but we weren't complaining! The fried chicken and fries were good but I probably wouldn't get it again unless I had a craving for them. We also ordered the fried pork gyoza and I probably wouldn't order again. I also got the potato corn dog and it was just as I expected! The corn dog was covered in pieces of fries so it looked really cool. The corn dog itself was just a regular corn dog with ketchup and mustard drizzled on the top but still pretty yummy. What separates this from other restaurants in the area is their inventive menus. It's always changing and I am so glad they brought corn dogs in Boston. I can't wait to come back to try their other items and can't wait to see what they roll out next! read more

Decided to try this place out because of all the awesome reviews. I got the kimchipapi bowl, the sriracha bbq kfc platter, and the corndog with mozzarella. The kimchipapi bowl consists of every item I like to put in my poke bowl so it was as if it was calling out my name. The salmon and tuna in it were thickly cut and fresh. The other toppings tasted the same and were just like any other poke bowl I've had. The sriracha bbq flavored kfc platter was truly a huge disappointment because of how salty it was. The flavor was okay (definitely tasted like a sriracha bbq flavoring), but it was too salty to even enjoy. I was super excited for the corndog because I've had similar ones in Japan (I know these are Korean styled, but truthfully I'm not sure of the difference). The corndog was delicious. The gooey mozzarella topped with sugar was an amazing combination. The fried breading on the outside was a little thick, but still very enjoyable. I definitely won't order the chicken again, but I'd come back to try the other corndogs, bowls, and the crab salad fries. I like this place because I can get my french fry or ramen craving with a poke bowl as well (am I the only one who likes to eat a random combination of things?). It just has has so many different options of the food items I crave that I don't think I could stay away. read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - Kimchipapi bowl - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

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Simple and delicious bowls, whether you're in the mood for bibimbap or poke! Usually I'm pretty wary of places that have multiple cuisines (read sushi + ramen, burgers + tacos, etc) because I doubt that they can master two very different things, but kimchipapi kitchen does a great job with their korean food and poke. I definitely recommend the Kimchipapi bowl - it's a poke bowl that includes salmon, tuna, avocado, seaweed, and crab, and a variety of great sauces. We also got the corn dog covered with fries - definitely recommend getting it with the fries because they add a good crunch and texture. Be ware that the space is fairly small and it might be difficult getting seating, but a good place to stop by for a meal! read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - Kimchipapi Bowl - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

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Kimchipapi can be its own religion. The name alone was enough to get me in the door. The food had me back at the door... in a snowstorm. That is the power of Kimchipapi: it doesn't matter what barriers are in place. You will find yourself there. My recommendation is to go with the classic Kimchipapi Bowl. Or at least start with it and try other things afterwards. It has never failed me and probably never will. If you want to see just how beautiful it is, see my photo. Kimchipapi also has the best bathroom sign I've seen anywhere. It really captures how I feel about bathrooms and genders. Don't care. Just PLEASE wash your hands. Kimchipapi, thanks for incredible food and an amazing bathroom sign. Until next time. read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - Kimchipapi Bowl - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Incredible, delicious little place tucked inside Allston. Whenever I travel to Boston for a concert (in the before-times), I always made sure to stop by here for a quick bite. Everything I've eaten here quite honestly amazing - the extensive of uploaded pictures will have your mouth watering. The crab salad fries are a must-try. It's packed full of flavor and makes a great opener for what's to come. Their titular fried chicken is the star of the show. The breading isn't thick, it's tender and juicy, and their seasoning fantastic. Aside from the food, the interior is very clean, with lighthearted branding and a great neon sign. It's a little small, but you won't be waiting long to get your food. Definitely check this place out!! read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - Okonomi Dog and Crab Salad Fries - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

I was dying to try Korean hot dogs and while we were originally headed to another restaurant, someone recommended Kimchipapi and I'm so glad she did. We ordered half-half and the original hot dog and it was a glorious experience read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - potato korndog the original korndog - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Came here with a few friends during the weekdays. It's a bit small with a few tables, but the food makes up for it. We opted for the bowl that we customize ourselves. There are also sesame seeds that you can add on the side if you want the extra crunch. This place is nice for people who like pokebowls with a korean kick! read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

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This was my first time ever trying a cheese corn dog and the flavors blew me away. I didn't expect it to have sugar on it and the dough for the outside was just right. I got the beef( hot dog) + mozzarella cheese. I'm not a fan of cheese, but it did not really taste like anything. Next time I would probably only get a mozzarella corn dog,but you must try this place!! *tip if you check in on yelp you'll get a 10 percent off on a single item read more

First time actually having korean corn dogs, and honestly it wasn't really that much wow. It just tasted like a fried corndog. The potato corndog with french fries on the outside was cool but not something i would go out of my way for. The crab salad fries were good but again, not like the best. It was just shredded up imitation crab meat and the fries tasted like mcdonald's fries. Definitely not bad but not the best. read more

Kimchipapi Kitchen - Potato Corndog Korean Street Corndog - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

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Been looking for a spot to get Korean corn dogs and finally found this place! The corn dogs here go for about $5 each and they are MASSIVE. I got the beef mozzarella and the potato corn dog. They were both good but I really liked the potato one, which is basically a corn dog with cheese covered in fries. I will say that there was a little bit too much sugar for my preference. Everytime I set the corn dog down, it would pick up even more sugar from the tray. Aside from that, definitely fulfilled my craving. Also tried the spicy salmon poke bowl and the chicken rice bowl. I was pleasantly surprised by how much salmon came in the bowl - big pieces and tasted very fresh. For the chicken rice bowl, I got the honey teriyaki chicken and it was nice and moist with lots of seasoning. Both bowls were waaay more filling than you would expect. Overall, pretty satisfied, will be back :) read more

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