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.

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 was visiting the area with my family. My son and I was peckish and walked past the Bonchon store…read more& thought we'd give it a try. I made the mistake of not reading the reviews, and gave it shot, My son and I love Korean chicken, so hoped for the best. We ordered the 10-piece with spicy sauce, and they said 10 to 15 minutes, so I thought perfect, and they are coming it fresh. We came back after 10 mins, and the food was brought out a few minutes after. First red flag, the guy bringing us the food was coughing his lungs out, so I immediately felt uncomfortable, as he wasn't really coughing into his elbow, so not a good sign. Then we thought, better to just eat there, and asked the question, which was denied, with the lady at the desk saying 'it's clearly written at the desk' so ok no issues there. We went outside, and found a bench ... we were with other family members who were not eating, so that's why we didn't initially get a table. Both my son and I both chomped into our first chicken wing and we looked at each other with raised eyebrows. The chicken was overly crispy, and hard to swallow, making each bite a task. The seasoning was acceptable, but I was thinking 'is this refried, a little stale or both'. We continued to chew through each one and I swear my jaw was starting to hurt, the feeling you get when you chew gum too long. After we finished, I went online to read the reviews, and low and behold, I read a few reviews complaining about the same thing. Refrying food for me is a no no, and it's not a good way to keep customers. I would make sure you ask them to cook fresh chicken only, not reheated or refried.

Gem in Danvers right off the highway. Fresh and flavorful sushi (speciality maki rolls were the…read morestar), solid Chinese appetizers, attentive service and cozy space. The restaurant and parking is small but tables turn pretty quickly, even on a Friday night. Drinks and soups were good and the freshly fried cheese wontons were really tasty. We got the sushi deluxe and true love roll which was a nice way to try different bites. Will definitely be back - next time we'll get a few specialty maki rolls, their flavor and texture combos are stellar.

Blu Karma is my favorite restaurant in Danvers! The staff is incredibly friendly and runs a tight…read moreship. The seating situation is pretty small which can mean long waits but the takeout is just as good. When the weather is nice, the outdoor seating is comfortable too. My favorite dishes at Blu Karma are the shrimp chow foon or any of the sushi rolls. I've had a few alcoholic drinks there which have been colorful and yummy. I always look forward to going or getting takeout!

Wow this place was a life saver on MLK Day since it was sooo cold lol. This spot is located inside…read moreBambolima which is an Italian spot serving pizza which is a win for us since I got ramen and my daughter order cheese pizza. The service was great and our server was amazing. The ambiance was a little bar feeling with lots of wood tables which I liked. Now let's get to the food.. Pork buns: the pork was cooked perfectly and the bun was nice and soft. The sauce went well everything and it's a great starter dish. Spicy Kimchi Ramen- this consists of pork belly, pickled mushrooms, kimchi and fried garlic. The ramen was really good and had a lot of flavor with just the right amount of spice from the kimchi. Perfect for a cold day! Colonel Sanders Ramen- this had a pork broth with fried chicken and was delicious and moist. Also had corn with Vermont butter which you can taste through the bowl. This dish was the highlight for me and I'll definitely be back again. If you're in Salem, MA and are craving ramen then be sure to give this place a try.

This place was SOO good. It was very interesting because it's a combination of Asian and Italian…read morefood. I only got the ramen and the fried dumplings, but I absolutely loved it. Had the pleasure of having the owner as one of the waiters and he was so sweet and passionate about his store. I would absolutely love to come back here and eat here again.

Friendly fast service. Excellent food. Relaxed comfortable atmosphere. Our family had an amazing…read moretime!

Did yall change the garlic noodle recipe it doesn't taste quite the same as it used toread more

This place was inside the mall. I found the idea of a type of corn dog with toppings cool and a…read moremust-try for me. I think anything on a stick is good. I got the first combo. You pick your toppings. I picked potatoes. You pick your inside. I got half cheese and half hot dog. It was good. I liked it. The mango lemonade was one of the most refreshing lemonades I have tasted. It wasn't overly sweet. It was just right. One of the friendliest staff members. She took her time to give me recommendations and explained the different variations.

First off: they have vegan options! I talked to the staff. The plant based sausage is vegan and…read moremany of the corn dog flavors are also vegan. Exceptions would be the Flaming Hot Cheetos dog and the spaghetti one. The cereal one might be non-vegan too. You can check their website's allergen list/nutrition facts to make sure. The staff is really kind here. I started off simple with the classic Kong dog and fries. My husband got the vegetable dumplings* which come deep fried by default. I wouldn't recommend the dumplings as they had no flavor. However, there was this great habanero sauce that seemed like it was made in house. We greatly enjoyed that. The corn dog (Kong dog?) was pretty good, but it was kind of missing that strong corn flavor that most corn dogs have. I'll endeavor to try the crunchy ramen one and some different sauces. I'd like to try the tteokbokki, but I'm unsure if the gochujang base contains any fish stock. It automatically comes with fish cakes. I will ask next time I go and update the review. I would definitely say this spot has the flashiest facade out of all of the dining options in the "dining pavilion". The ambiance is that of your typical mall food court. *the veg dumplings are probably just vegetarian, not vegan, but you can always ask!

Le Ros is a hidden gem. Found it on my search for a similar Roti Massamam I had in another area…read moreand it didn't disappoint. Flavors are on point here. Food usually comes out pretty quick and they have lunch specials during the week. Everything I I've had has been really good and I think this has become my go to for Thai food. The reason they lost one star is two part - I don't think their drink prices are as good a value as compared to other options and second, last time we went there were a couple of sub-par chicken pieces in my pad Thai. It hasn't happens any of the other times so I'm not going to fault them terribly for it but will update if it happens again. They're pretty consistent with everything and the service is very friendly here. Definitely recommend this place.

My sister has been an avid fan of this place particularly for their Pad Thai. We arrived on a…read moreTuesday night for dinner. We made reservations just in case online but found that wasn't necessary since there were plenty of tables open. I got to try some of my sister's pad thai basil chicken which was in fact, my favorite that I've had from any place. It was perfectly sweet, spicy, and salty. I liked my Indo fried rice but also felt liked it could have benefited from more of a kick. My mom enjoyed her broccoli Mushrooms beef which could have been better if the sauce was thicker but otherwise the taste was good! To end the meal, we split their Mango Sticky Rice which was the perfect amount of sweetness with some very ripe manngo. Overall, we had a great experience! The staff were beyond kind and more than happy to help. I loved the interior design as well as all the colors and textures which felt very intentional. It's great for either casual or slightly more dressy. Prices are also great for the portions provided. Cannot wait to come again!

Peabody L Kitchen opened in the Northshore Mall food court recently. They offer a variety of Korean…read moreand Japanese fast food, Korean snacks, ice cream bars, and drinks. Some of the food offerings include Korean fried chicken, fries, Korean BBQ meat entrees, noodle bowls, ramen soups, bulgogi dishes, Tteok-bokki, bap, fried rolls, shrimp tempura, kimchi fried rice, lunch boxes, desserts (mochi's, ice cream bars, cream puffs, snacks/candy, and cold drinks. Here, you have to order on the touchscreen tablets, then pay by credit card or cash at a register. They also offer DoorDash delivery too and if you order directly on the store website (pickup only), you get a 3% off discount. I stopped by the mall for food takeout and decided on L Kitchen. I ordered my food on my phone to save the 3%. I ordered the Seaweed Roll Topping 2pcs ($1.94 plus tax), Bulgogi Mandu Topping 2pcs ($1.94 plus tax), Crispy Spring Roll Topping 2pcs ($1.94 plus tax), Crunchy Chicken Katsu Dosirak Lunch Box with white Rice ($9.99 plus tax), and Yakisoba Noodle - Beef ($10.66 plus tax). The total was around $28. My food was bagged and ready in 10 minutes. I enjoyed some of my food in the food court before repacking the rest for later. The food I had was pretty good, including the bite sized pieces of spring rolls, seaweed rolls, and bulgogi mandu going well with the beef yakisoba noodles, which had vegetables, corn, chilled hard boiled egg, and soft beefs of marinated beef. The chicken katsu (lunch box) was crunchy outside with tender chicken strips topped with katsu drizzle, Asian slaw with a vinegar flavor, soft hot white rice, chilled egg slices, tomatoes, and grapefruit. Next time, I will have to order some Korean chicken tenders & fries, and the potato cheese corn dog,!

The citations included wage, hour, and child activity offenses…read more Attorney General Maura Healey issued over $51,000 in citations to three specialty Korean aliment food for activity violations, in accordance to a account appear Thursday. The stores, amid in the Burlington and North Shore malls, were issued nine citations for wage, hour, and child activity offenses, in accordance to officials. The food allotment two owners, Losoon Park and Mili "Terry" Kim, who function many locations beneath their aggregation Peabody Losoon Park Inc., in accordance to the advocate general's office. https://www.salemnews.com/news/owners-of-korean-mall-shops-cited-for-labor-violations/article_1bdf1cd4-3ab3-11ed-9080-c755a64a387a.html

Such an odd place but the veggie sushi happens to be very good. Went for lunch recently, my cookie…read morehad no fortune in it. Veggie sushi selection for the all you can eat sushi is very good. Very good. Ambience is not important if it sushi is good, but it's a traditional suburb restaurant I suppose nothing fancy. Service is not very fast, again I care much more about the quality. Very simply lit for lunch time.

Amikado in Beverly, MA, is the kind of place where you come for the "all-you-can-eat sushi" but end…read moreup leaving full of...rice. Seriously, I've never seen so much rice on sushi in my life. I felt like I was starring in an episode of Extreme Carbohydrate Consumption. Fish? Barely saw it. There was fish on the sushi. The ambiance? Let's just say it's about as exciting as the waiting room at a DMV. The highlight of the night was watching a large party in the hibachi section having the time of their lives having sake sprayed on their faces, while I tried to figure out if my waiter thought I was invisible or just a huge inconvenience. It was my second time here, and once again, service was as enthusiastic as a sloth on vacation. But hey, AYCE sushi options are limited around here, so I guess I'll come prepared next time--with a miniature trash can for all the extra rice.

I tried a takeout lunch special and it was stinky, slimy, and inedible. The soup that came with it…read morewas packaged in a sauce container and was positively tiny. I hope the couple of bites I tried do not make me sick.

Service was friendly and appropriately paced for supper. Sushi was basic but tasty. Crab Rangoon…read morewas great.