pretty good food and good service. i got the stone bibimbap and kimchi and seafood pancakes. there's nothing really special because they sell traditional korean food but it was good and i enjoyed it. read more

Seoul Jangteo - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Located in the midst of the Allston/Brighton, this is a good spot for some Korean comforts. Frankly, it was my first visit in several years, but the staff were very welcoming and the food still very comforting in the cold weather we have. My personal favorite thing to order was the Tangsuyuk, especially with how it was served separately from the sweet and sour sauce. Yes, I know it's just another crispy fried pork dish, but as someone who seeks comfort in food, it's definitely worth a try. Anyway, not a personal fan of their seafood pancake as it seems pretty doughy for my taste, but would definitely give everything else another go (or perhaps try something new) the next time I visit! read more

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In a departure from my usual order, I tried the Soondae Gukbap, the blood sausage stew ($17.95). With the order, I received small dispensers of gochujaru / chili powder and salted fermented small shrimp. These are commonly used to season stews that aren't soondubu. The bone stock seemed clear and flavorful even before adding the small fermented shrimp. The ratio of pork belly to blood sausage was far too high. The blood sausage had also started coming apart, leaving small vermicelli bits floating around. read more

Seoul Jangteo - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Came by on the weekend and was seated immediately. My husband and I both came in wanting something soupy so I ordered the soondubu and my husband got the gukbap. We also ended up getting the tangsuyuk just to see how it is here even though we weren't ordering any other Korean Chinese dishes. When our banchan came out, we were kinda surprised that the kkakdugi was served with only 4 pieces. We're not sure if they'd refill the banchan so maybe it doesn't even matter but we were surprised to see it served like that. The soondubu tasted okay, nothing amazing but not bad either. My husband was not a fan of his gukbap and didn't finish the meat in the gukbap. The tangsuyuk may have been the best dish out of everything we ordered. Overall okay but not something we'd seek out in the future either. read more

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Street parking is out in front. Everyone except me was Koran so it had to be good. I started with picked radish and a side of kimchi. Since I was new to the restaurant, I ordered a hot pot with beef, vegetables and rice. I did not go wrong. It was delicious. The pricing was rather high. It is tough to rate because I did not know what I was looking at. The serving size was large. I give the service 5 stars. They definitely share tips because it seemed like I had a team of people taking care of me. I definitely am going to return. read more

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took a trip here from nyc, the Jajangmyeon in Boston is better than any city-nyc spot-- the shrimp was also stellar. Would come again-- wish the portions were just a smidge larger and need to try the tangsyuk Cheers! read more

Seoul Jangteo - Ganjajang Noodle - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Incredible spot with excellent and very legit Korean food. Place was pretty packed when I got there, yet I quickly got a seat, and was able to put an order in as soon as I was ready. Service was friendly and attentive. Even to the point that when my napkin fell off my lap, someone quickly gave me a new one. The vibe in the place was low key and it was filled with people having a good time, but it definitely wasn't fancy. I had the stone pot bibimbap and the portion size was perfect and came with a couple tasty sides of kimchi. It was piping hot as it should be and I enjoyed every bite. Definitely will come back here to try some other things. read more

Seoul Jangteo - Stone Pot Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We had about a 10 min wait on a Saturday night which is pretty good. Their Japchae is one of the best I've found in Boston. Service was pretty fast for how packed the restaurant was. I've come several times with friends and always enjoyed the food and atmosphere. read more

Seoul Jangteo - Stone Pot Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Food is good - i'm not sure if there's another place i'd go for gookbap or korean-chinese food in the Boston area, not many other option. Check your receipts. They may pre-add tip and remind you to pay tip on top. It was an honest mistake but not professional and annoying. read more

We went to Seoul Jangteo last night, wanting to try something different. The service was excellent. The waiter suggested a few of their specialties which we loved. We ordered Tangsuyook which is pork in thin dough, crispy and served with sweet sauce. I saw this dish on almost every other table. We also got Jajangmyeon which is black bean noodles, rich, savory, umami, also their specialty. Jjamppong was a spicy seafood noodle soup. Japchae was another classic with glass noodles, tasty meat pieces and vegetables, also very flavorful. I recommend this restaurant and can't wait to try other dishes there. read more

I just got the original jjajangmyeon here. It was mediocre. Didnt have as much of a jjajang taste to it. Was a bit bland. The whole dish was just onions with a little bit of pork. No zucchini, or potato that would make it a fuller experience for the texture and flavor. Dont recommend. The radish kimchi banchan also tasted spoiled, and im not talking about the fermented taste. But on a better note, their new menu for mala dishes were super tasty. I got to taste some from a friend. So I would come back for those dishes. As well as the tangsuyuk(fried pork w sweet/sour sauce), was super crispy and juicy. For service, it was lacking. Maybe it was slightly busy but it felt like they had enough staff to at least check every table once but didn't get the pleasure to talk to anyone. Just got the order, and the check. read more

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We've wanted to try this place for a while, and on a whim, we were able to try it last night after finding some near by parking. We were seated immediately on a Saturday night around 5:30pm, there were plenty of tables available. The seating area is comfortable and the dining area appears open and clean. The staff were friendly in our interactions. Seafood scallion pancake $15.95 - This was okay. Kind of on the flatter side vs more fried/fluffy and crispy at other places. Some decent sizes of octopus were found, small shrimp and scallions. Tangsuyook (large) $32.95 - Surprisingly, this came out first to our table. I always have to way forever for this dish elsewere. The portion size is not as bad as I thought it would be after looking at some pictures. Perhaps the pictures I saw were not the large size, which is only a few dollars difference. Just get the large. The sweet sauce is on the side and taste just like that, nothing special. There was a spicy sauce option that I wish I had tried instead. The batter is very light, so the crisp is very light as well. If thats your thing, you'll like it. I'm on the side that prefers a little thicker batter and more crunch. Japchae $19.95- This was very shredded-veggie heavy. Otherwise, taste like typical japchae I've had anywhere else. Nothing stood out to me. I feel $19.95 for this is on the high side for a simple dish. Ganjajang $15.95 - This taste just like jajian mian. I'm not sure of the difference. If you've never had it, I can describe it has black bean paste with HEAVY onions and a few chunks of pork (look for it, some are in there). Overall, the experience was good. The food just did not do enough for me to crave coming back vs trying more of the plethora of k-restaurants around the area. read more

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Killer Bibimbap! What this place does not have in ambiance and fine dining trappings, it more than makes up for in amazing food and service. I got water automatically when I sat down, and ordered a ginger ale when the food came. My spring rolls automatically came with several different sauces to meet my flavor needs - tamarind, Korean bbq, Siracha - all the sauces! If you enjoy Vietnamese cuisine, this is a must taste, and bring friends in one car preferably since street parking is limited. Well worth the effort! read more

Seoul Jangteo - Bibimbap with beef... so good! - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The food was okay for this time. Their noodle is popular so we had it. A bit on the sweeter side, but the portion was great. The service was a bit slow. read more

Seoul Jangteo - Japchae - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Seoul Jangteo is the perfect Korean comfort food spot in Allston. Allston is like Boston's little Koreatown! My go to's to get from here are: seafood jjambong noodle soup, tofu stew, and tangsuyuk (fried pork with sweet and sour sauce). The jjajangmyeon is also pretty good from here. Last night, we ordered the seafood scallion pancake, a small spicy tangsuyook, seafood jampong (D7) with extra veggies & seafood, & stone pot pork with rice. Very generous portions, in my opinion. The prices may look a bit steep but it's because most of the dishes are meant to be shared family style. Seafood kimchi pancake was alright, it wasn't crispy and kind of mushy... probably wouldn't get that again from here. The tangsuyook was good! They definitely do make one of the crispiest tangsuyooks around. The stone pot pork was yummy and the jampong was amazing as always. Lots of shrimp, calamari, & noodles. I can never finish this dish because the portion size is huge haha. Service depends on the day... some days they are super attentive and get your in order within a few minutes of sitting down or you may have to wave for them to come take your order. Food tends to come out within a reasonable time though. One of my favorite spots in Allston to go to for Korean comfort food. I wish they were open for late nights or even until 11pm. read more

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Great food! The portions are amazing and food is quality, highly recommend the jambang as it wasn't too spicy but very flavorful and rich. read more

Seoul Jangteo - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Stopped in on a busy Saturday night with a lot of people out and about on a rainy day. We needed a Korean food fix, something soupy and spicy. We were seated to the left of the entrance which was preferable, a bit more quiet than the main floor of tables to the right and within eye shot of all the service staff. We decided to order the spicy pork clay pot which i enjoyed a lot, let the rice cook in the pot a bit longer and get the crunchy rice texture with the spicy pork. Comes with onions peppers and shrooms. It's hot in the claypot, so be careful not to grab it by the bowl portion when moving it. I personally liked this dish as many, and added some Korean chili paste on top after for more flavor. The seafood scallion pancake color came out a bit underwhelming to the eye, but it was large slices, filled with seafood and texturally a bit mushy, would be nice to get it a tad crispier at least (somehow) but the seafood was cooked well and not rubbery (maybe that's why it wasn't on longer for the pancake portion to crisp up?) The seafood stew was yummy, the lady likes this dish whenever she eats here and it comes with a ton of noodles, array of seafood and tiger prawns (the upgraded bowl). Broth was tasty with a hint of spicy kick at the back of your throat it was nice on a chilly day. The crispy pork with spicy sweet and sour sauce was crispier than other places we've had, and the sauce was tasty, reminded me of gen gaus sauce haha. Enjoyable. Spot was a tad pricey but i think most Korean spots are relatively similar, the portions were just right and our belly's were full. No complaints. Service staff were really nice and accommodating tonight. Thank you! read more

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Great Korean food but don't celebrate birthdays here! Service was definitely a 0 stars. LOCATION: Located in busy Allston, street parking only so good luck. The space itself is decently sized so it's able to accommodate fairly large groups. SERVICE: Had to rate this one first because it's a doozy. We were told okay on cake so we brought one to celebrate a birthday. When we got there, we asked a staff member if they could store the cake for us and they told us we can just keep it at our table. We were stunned but abided. Eventually we asked again and it finally made it to the fridge. They told us to let them know when we wanted the cake to be brought out. When we were done with dinner, we asked for the cake and they bought it out in the box along with the check. They handed us the box with no utensils, no plates, no knife. It's common sense that if guests ask you if they can bring a cake to the restaurant and hand you that said cake, you'll think to know they want to celebrate and eat it at the restaurant? All in all, service is LAZY and a bit unfriendly. But hey I get because it's a no frills and no nonsense restaurant. You eat and you get out so it's perfect for people who don't need to enjoy the dining experience. They kicked us out immediately and told us there was a long line of people waiting so they needed to clear it out. We left quickly thinking we were holding people up but as we were leaving we only saw a group of 3 waiting and we were at a table for 6. FOOD: Food was fine - the tangsuyuk and jajang noodles are always good. The food came out fairly quickly so that was appreciated. OVERALL: I don't think the food is amazing enough to go back and endure subpar service. There's plenty of other choices in the area. read more

Seoul Jangteo - D1. Jjajang Noodle - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Amazing food and service, great Korean option in Boston! Seafood pancake is one of their most popular options read more

Seoul Jangteo - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Seoul Jangteo: A One-Star Lesson in How Not to Do Korean-Chinese Seoul Jangteo, tucked into the Allston/Brighton sprawl near Boston, took over a spot once held by Buk Kyung. This Korean-Chinese restaurant was never particularly good but drew crowds simply because it was the only place in town even attempting this cuisine. People went out of habit and lack of alternatives, not because it ever truly nailed the dishes. So far, the city has yet to see even a halfway decent restaurant of this style, which is surprising given the waves of young college students crowding the area. On paper, Seoul Jangteo looked like a chance to get it right finally. I went in as someone who has eaten this food countless times, hoping that this new spot would finally deliver the kind of Korean-Chinese cooking that makes jjajangmyun and tangsooyok beloved staples. I ordered the standards. Let's start with the jjajangmyun. What arrived wasn't the chewy, springy noodles you expect, the kind that, in traditional style, are hand-pulled to give extra chewiness and texture. Obviously, hand-pulled noodles were not expected here, but instead, I was served a limp plate of out-of-the-box spaghetti drowned in a sauce that was more onions and cabbage than anything else. The black bean paste, the heart and soul of the dish, was muted, timid, barely present. The few scraps of beef buried inside were so dry I nearly gave up chewing. And then came the tangsooyok. Sweet and sour pork, the cornerstone of a Korean-Chinese menu. Except here, it was an uninspired, flavorless strip of meat. Close your eyes, take a bite, and you'd struggle to identify what animal it came from. The batter clung like a cheap suit, the meat inside bone dry, stripped of any flavor. What should have been a crispy, glossy balance of sweet and tart was instead a joyless exercise in textureless chewing. There's no poetry in bad food, only disappointment. Seoul Jangteo faltered on the two dishes that form the backbone of this cuisine. To be fair, those were the only ones I tried, yet they are the benchmark by which any Korean-Chinese kitchen is judged. On both counts, the restaurant fell flat, without a trace of distinction. One star out of five. I will not be returning to this place. read more

Seoul Jangteo is a great option for casual Korean comfort food! The menu has all the Korean cravings I often desire and I really enjoyed the black bean noodles - the proportion of sauce to noodle was perfect, the flavor was subtle but delicious, and the noodles were long and chewy! The service was friendly, fast, and happy to refill our sides (although I wish there were a few more side options). There is also a decent amount of seating and space unlike some of the other smaller places on Harvard Ave which gives it a more comfortable feel! read more

Seoul Jangteo - Jajang Noodle - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I've been here a couple times now and each time has been okay. During my last visit the banchan was pretty sad and limited. They gave a couple types of kimchi, fish tofu, and bean sprouts, none of which were remarkable. The seafood pajeon was on the soft and crepey side, like they used rice flour more than regular flour? Not sure if true. The flavor was pretty good though. The bulgogi and japchae were both tasty, would get again. Hot stone bibimbap was alright, bland even when drowned in the sauce. Both the jajangmyeon and beef soondubu were pretty bland, unfortunately. Finally we did try the tangsuyook which is one of their specialties. It was pretty good but I'm not sure if it was worth the price. Overall decent place, pretty easy to snag seats on a busy weekend night, but food seemed to be average/inconsistent. I think it scratches the Korean itch but doesn't wow me. read more

This is our go to place for comfort Korean food. The portions are great and they have been consistent with quality each time we have come here. Most recently we tried their special menu with the mala spice which wasn't really our thing but other dishes (such as seafood pancake, seafood soft tofu soup, etc) didn't disappoint. Service is good though you do have to be a little more active to get their attention for the check when they get busier. Also the place can get loud when it gets packed which can make it harder to talk when with a larger group. read more

If you're hungry for korean food this is a good spot for it. The servers are very attentive so you will not feel ignored when you come visit. We ordered the steamed dumplings, seafood scallion pancake, pork gukbap, and soft tofu stew with pork. Steamed dumplings: they were not worth the price and did not look appetizing. They had flavor but they felt a little over steamed. 1/10 Seafood scallion pancake: did not have much flavor and heavily depended on the sauce for taste. We wish it was more crispy as well. The pancake felt a bit soggy but still edible. 7/10 Pork Gukbap: if you drank the soup by itself it would just have pork flavor without salt. They provide a small dish that has salted shrimp that you add into the pork gukbap to add unami. Without it the gukbap would be bland. 8/10 Soft tofu stew w/ pork: I personally think that their soft tofu stew is one of the best in allston. Very savoryl and filled with tofu and pork. This alone would be enough to fill you up. It is a must have when you visit. 10/10 read more

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We came here as a family and it was my son's first Korean food experience as a 2.5-year old. We were taken by surprise at hire friendly everybody was. The food was well prepared - not luxurious or expensive but just solid, hearty Korean food. No frills. It was reasonably priced and we could tell the authenticity of the place by the fellow diners, many of whom were Koreans. Thank you for a great meal! read more

Seoul Jangteo - a bowl of noodles and mushrooms - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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AMAZING. Great food and service. I was craving jajangmyeon and Seoul Jangteo fulfilled my craving. We ordered the Hot Stone Pot Spicy Pork Dupbap, Jajang Noodle, Tangsuyook, Kimchi Fried Rice, Jambong Noodle, Kimchi Scallion Pancake, and Soft Tofu Soup (with beef). The Jajang Noodle, Tangsuyook, and Jambong Noodle were the most notable. The flavor of the Jajang Noodle was perfectly seasoned. I've had overly salty ones in the past so I was very satisfied with the Jajang Noodles. They also had great proportion of noodle and sauce. The sauce also had a good amount of meat and veggies. I also normally don't like Tangsuyook because I think it's too oily and the sauce is too sweet. I did not have that experience here. Lastly, the Jambong Noodle was so flavorful and full of seafood and veggies. I was so full but couldn't stop eating it. We ordered a lot of food and it was all ready extremely quickly. Overall really great service. Waiters were very attentive and fast. I can't wait to come back in the future for more Jajang Noodle and Jambong. read more

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Ordered the jajang, tangsuyook, and daeji soondae gukbap - jajang was a little too sweet for my tasting and the veggies in it were undercooked while the pork was overcooked, everything else was solid and wouldn't mind coming back once in a while A little pricey but that's boston read more

Seoul Jangteo - Tangsuyook - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Delicious Korean food restaurant! They got definitely got the taste and textures down. We got the fried calamari, japchae, jjajangmyun, tangsuyook, and the Bulgolgi. Everything was made really well. Would definitely come back again! read more

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Amazing food and service. The pork gukbap was so tasty. There was a lot of people but service was quick read more

Seoul Jangteo - Pork Gukbap - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great Korean restaurant in the heart of Allston. The food is delicious and the service is good. The parking can be tight because it's a city location but you can find street parking and walk. It is near the Green Line subway, bus line or an Uber. Their alcohol menu is limited to beer, wine & Soju. SJ has an extensive menu and the waitresses are nice and can answer questions about selections. read more

Seoul Jangteo - Delicious Korean pan fried dumplings. - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I've never been here in person before but it has become one of my favorite spots to get delivery. The staff always package everything very nicely so that it doesn't spill. While the prices seem steep on the delivery apps, the portions are huge! I always end up portioning the food into multiple meals. Their jjajangmyeon and tangsuyuk are solid options but I recently discovered some gems on their menu that I wish I knew about earlier: the soondae gukbap and gganpung pork! The soondae gukbap is rich and packed with a lot of pork. I wouldn't mind the dish having more soondae but the pork itself is super tender. This is not a dish for anybody trying to eat lean because there is quite a bit of fat, but that is what makes it so rich! The pepper paste, sliced peppers, perilla seeds, and fermented shrimp that the dish comes with add so much depth and dimension. I always thought that tangsuyuk was the best one could get when it comes to sweet-and-sour fried pork, but somehow the gganpung pork is even better. Maybe it's the extra garlic and onion aroma? The pork already comes smothered in sauce but still stays crispy! I look forward to the day I finally get to visit this spot in person, but for now I will stay a loyal delivery customer. read more

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Korean food in Allston! This has been my go to when I'm craving Korean food in Boston. The atmosphere is pretty casual and I never have issues with service. It's a good spot go family style (servings feel like a lot for one person) and it can accommodate groups. Their menu has good variety and is good if you're looking for a filling meal and/or something on the heavier side -- lots of stir fries, stews, bbq, etc. and some drinks available (mostly beers and soju). It's located near the busy-ness of the Allston-Harvard-Ave area, so dessert is nearby as well as some nightlife activities like karaoke and/or clubbing. Additional notes -- they have one of the crispiest tangsuyook in the area and I always order it when I come. Other personal favorites include their seafood scallion pancake, stir fried seafood jambong noodle (they also have a stew version of this), and the cream shrimp. read more

I've been here a few times but each time I came, it became more disappointed. This time I want to try stir fry ganijajangmeon but I was disappointed because it lacks of flavor, the pork was also too overcooked and dry. Use a bit more fatty pork will make it much more tender. read more

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The wait was nice. There is plenty of seating on a Wednesday night. The fried shrimp is really good I highly recommend. The kimchi cheese tangsuyuk is okay, it was a good order for this spread as something to try but I would probably get the original next time. The seafood pancake is also pretty good. I wish the jajangmeuon had sliced cucumbers, but the sauce was good. I also wished the meat in it wasn't as tough. Overall, more of a 3.5 . I would still return and try their other dishes! read more

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I've been here a couple times now and it hasn't disappointed me yet! Does get busy around dinner time on the weekends, so best to arrive earlier around 5 pm to avoid a wait. We've tried the beef gukbap, soft tofu stew, and the Ganjjajang Noodle. Beef gukbap is delicious. It has the homey, comfort broth. Definitely a must if you're feeling under the weather. It's listed as spicy but it is very mild. This time we went, I asked for the soft tofu stew mild but it came out very spicy still, I wonder if they forgot to make it mild. They were kind enough to take it back and remake it for me without any spice. I typically love spicy food, but haven't been able to tolerate lately because of reflux smh. The ganjjajang noodle was tasty, my only complaint is that the noodles were a little well done. This place serves up yummy Korean comfort food, but can be inconsistent with their food. read more

Seoul Jangteo - Top: Beef Gukbap Soft Tofu Stew Ganjajang Noodle - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Food here is okay. Servers were curt and rude. Ordered the tangsooyuk and jjajangmyeon. Tangsooyuk was very crispy, but sauce was a little bland. Jjajangmyeon had good noodles and okay flavor. For some reason, all the food got cold within 5-10 minutes after being served. read more

Seoul Jangteo - Jajang Noodle - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Seoul Jangteo is a cool spot for korean food! I remember coming here on several occasions and at times, it can be quite crowded (like Friday or weekend evenings). The food was pretty good! We ordered a small gganpung chicken and jjajang noodles. The jjajang noodles were a bit disappointing because it was not very flavorful. However, the chicken was amazing! They made the sauce particularly well with a good mix of sweet, sour, and heat. The restaurant ambience is cozy with the yellow lights and it is definitely a nice location for some comfort korean food! read more

Seoul Jangteo - E3. Gganpung Chicken - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Came here shortly after they opened on a Sunday, and our party of five was seated right away. It's a pretty no-frills place, which was mostly evident in the lack of service and the way our waters were never refilled during our meal. I ordered the Jajang Noodles, which is usually my go-to at Korean restaurants with the same vibe. I had come here before a few years prior and ordered the same thing, but this time around was pretty disappointing. The noodles were saucy but somehow lacked a lot of flavor. The onion to meat ratio was also pretty off, it felt like there was way too much onion. We also ordered the kimchi scallion pancake to share as a table. I enjoyed the crispy texture and chewy inside, as well as how fresh it seemed. Overall, come here for a chill meal of Korean staples but don't expect too much if you get the Jajang Noodles. read more

Seoul Jangteo - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The ambiance was great, I was a little shy but like other Korean restaurants i've been to, they were very welcoming. The service was amazing, very attentive, very nice, and didn't rush us to finish like other places even tho it's a small restaurant yet spacious at the same time. And the food was super freaking good! I've been craving Jajangmyeon noodles for the longest time and i hadn't found a Korean restaurant that sell it and wow, i feel in love with this plate. I also had some crab rangoons and they were pretty damn good, very different then the chinese crab rangoons, so sweet and just soo good! Also the pork fried rice was amazing, not so heavy on the soy sauce so it was perfect! And the Makgeolli (rice wine- chestnut flavor) my favorite part! I will definitely come back! read more

Seoul Jangteo - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Food here isn't that flavorful and overpriced IMO. The wait staff members are not that well trained. Overall, I would like to say that there are other better places. I won't be back here any time soon. read more