This was our second time ordering delivery from Seoul Topokki. We remembered it being really good the first time, so we went for round two. We ordered the cheese topokki (soft rice cake, fish cake, vegetable, & mozzarella in Korean spicy sauce) & the beef bulgogi bowl (fried marinated beef, vegetables, steamed rice & side of soup). The cheese topokki was just as good as we remembered - chewy, flavorful, comforting, & a little bit weird. The cheese was poorly distributed, but it was still very tasty. The beef bulgogi bowl was really underwhelming. Firstly, it was very little food. We were promised vegetables, but there were only a few scarce onions & zucchini pieces mixed in. It was also dry. It was devoid of moisture & sauce, so we added some from the fridge at home. The side of soup was a joke. It filled only about 2/3 of the container & looked so sad, we wondered if it was the sauce that we we so desperately needed. Nope, just a meager amount of watered down miso soup. So the conclusion - great topokki, sub-par bulgogi, non-existent soup. read more

We came here on a Saturday evening without a reservation and were seated with no wait. The service was great and our orders both were taken and came out pretty quickly. For the food, we got the tuna kimbap, Seoul toppoki, and bulgogi hot pot for two. Everything was SO good. The ingredients were fresh and the food was flavorful (sweet from the bulgogi, savory from the mushrooms, spicy from the toppoki sauce, salty from the tuna, and sour from the pickled vegetables). The price for the portion size was a great value and we ended the night feeling very full and even had to pack up an entire container of the hotpot for two that we didn't finish. Overall, we had a great time and I can't wait to come back again. This might be my new favorite Korean food spot in the Boston area. read more

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A solid place for some casual korean food. Mostly offering hot pot, stews, and toppokki. We had the Combo which came with topokki, fishcake soup, and kimbap and ordered the tofu soup. The topokki was great, good amount of fishcakes, onions, rice cakes, and a nice flavor. The kimbap was okay (ive had better) and the fishcake soup was simple but comforting. The Tofu soup was suprisingly very good, loved the flavor. I do with the tofu pieces were a bit larger. Service was super friendly but a bit on the slow side. Also was bummed that there wasnt panchan served with the main. read more

Seoul Topokki - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The toppoki tasted good, but it seemed rather overpriced given how few rice cakes were actually in it. The fried seaweed rolls were okay, but I found the flavor to be too heavy on white pepper. I agree with the other reviewer on the blood sausage- the inside was quite mushy. It tasted better if you cover it with the toppoki sauce. I also wasn't too fond of the fried dumplings, just because the the tasted a bit strange and not really like beef (not sure how else to describe it other than weirdly similar to chicken). Service was nice but the cups they gave us had a weird fleck of something white, dry, and flaky, which seems rather minor unless it was actually a piece of someone's dead lip skin (in which case, icky). If you go here, I would advise you to just get the toppoki, don't bother with the sides or appetizers. read more

Seoul Topokki - Combo 2, added on seaweed rolls - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I got a budijigae, so good. Couldn't stop eating it to try my other dishes til I scarfed down half of it. The seafood pancake had a nice crisp with a gooey inside and a little char. But wish it had more seafood or at least less minced. The soondae(blood sausage) was too mushy and wet inside. It lacked a bit of flavor even with the salty. Dont really recommend getting that here. The kimbap was refreshing though. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, I liked the vibes inside and enjoyed the dinner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Seoul Topokki - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The bulgogi entree was good in flavor, but they add WAY too much onion and it seems like a way to fill it and skimp out on beef and veggies. I've noticed every time I get this order that it's at least 1/3 onions -- no one is eating that many onions. They didn't provide utensils or the house soup, which is included in the less expensive bulgogi rice bowl but not the more expensive order, for some reason. This didn't meet my expectations yet again, pretty disappointing. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Quiet Korean spot in a busy neighborhood.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Parking is difficult. Service was fast and friendly. The food was great and I felt the pricing was pretty good too. They had a combo I wanted to try, but I wasn't hungry enough for it. I will return in the future and get the combo! This Topokki was great and the ramen was a fun addition! read more

Seoul Topokki - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

An absolute must try! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We went here on a non-busy day and the ambiance inside was nice and cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered the sweet potato latte right away as that isn't something typically found in Boston and WOW it was so good! We ordered the cheese topokki which had a great complex sauce, unlike other restaurants which can be more simple. The cheese was torched which added a lot more flavor as well. A nice touch for sure. The hotpot budae jigae was also very good with plenty of spam, sausage, and other nice ingredients. The broth is really great and it comes with rice as well. There was plenty enough for the two of us and we can't wait to have our leftovers. We will both be looking forward to our next visit. Honestly a perfect meal! read more

Korean street food here is bomb, nice service, good quality food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Really fast-food place vibes for ambiance in a western perspective, but very Korean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Fishcake dumpling soup is bomb. read more

If you love cheap Korean street food this is the spot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is small but the staff is very attentive.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were sat down, given menus and water. We ordered beef fried dumplings and topokki combo 1 which consists of topokki, Kimbap, and fish cake soup. You can change what topokki and Kimbap you want but it comes at an additional cost. We got the cheese topokki & added fried seaweed rolls and tuna kimbap. Beef Fried Dumpling - they may look like they've been fried too long but they're full of flavor and very juicy. They're very beefy and the filling is not over seasoned. 9/10 Cheese Topokki & fried seaweed rolls- staple to korean street food and the portion is big. The cheese lowers the spiciness of the sauce and they add plenty of topokki. I suggest adding the fried seaweed rolls as they add a unique texture to the dish. The rolls are crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside with glass noodles. 9/10 Tuna kimbap: one of my favorite kimbaps to dip into the topokki because of their creamy tuna filling. They're quite thick and filled with more filling than rice. This is definitely a must have when visiting the location. 10/10 Fish cake soup: the broth is light and savory with a hint of fish essence (anchovy). Not the best fish cake soup I've have but the soup does have an assortment of different fish cake. 7/10 Tldr: love korean street food, come here and get the cheese topokko and tuna kimbap. read more

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I don't typically write reviews but the food was amazing + [[HIGHLIGHT]]nice ambiance[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]+ service was so good. I was surprised to find affordable food with good portion sizes that tastes delicious... I'm already craving the spicy tofu soup again . (Goodbye savings) joking aside, im so happy I've found this gem. Im definitely coming back Also you can get a discount if you pay in cash so keep that in mind before you come!! read more

Seoul topokki is the ideal place to fulfill late night spicy food cravings. I usually get the combo of topokki + kimbap + fishcake soup and find it enough food for 2 portions. I've only ever ordered delivery so I can't say anything about service but my food has always arrived nicely packaged and on time. Food isn't mind blowing and it's a bit expensive but it gets the job done when the cravings hit! read more

Seoul Topokki - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Such a great spot! There are a bunch of Korean options in this neighborhood, be we decided on this one because all the dishes we saw through the window looked amazing. The menu isn't crazy extensive, but you can tell they put care into each of their dishes. The staff was amazing and didn't rush us out, even though we were the last ones there. It's a pretty casual spot and it seemed like it was mainly students there, but don't be fooled, the food is still excellent. My friend and I ordered the Bibimbap, Seoul Topokki, and Kimchi Stew, all of which were delicious. The Bibimbap had just the right flavor and the rice was nice and crispy (go for the hot stone version)! The Topokki was spicy, but not overwhelmingly so. I loved the fish cakes in there. The Kimchi Stew had tons of fun surprises in there, including glass noodles and fish cakes. I can't wait to come back to this place and try some more menu items! read more

Seoul Topokki - Bibimbap Seoul Topokki Kimchi Stew - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

One of my favorite places for Korean food in Boston! I usually order take out or Uber eats, but finally dined in recently. We got seated very quickly as it wasn't too busy. We ordered the marinated crab, combo 1with rabokki, and tuna Kimbap. It was all really flavorful and tasty. The marinated crab was a bit messy to eat even with the gloves that they provided, however there was a good portion. It comes with a small bowl of rice. read more

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This place is such an underrated Korean restaurant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Has the ambience, food, and service that you would want for a nice night out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This restaurant serves yummy Korean staples including army stew, cold chewy noodles, and Korean style vegetable pancakes. Funny enough, they do not serve fried chicken wings, but that's OK because there's so much other yummy items on the menu. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant itself is very large capable of accommodating, large and small parties at rush-hour times.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I like the fact that the tables have aconduction stove to keep hot items hot throughout the dining experience. read more

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Seoul Topokki has all your late night spicy cravings in one beautiful budae jjigae pot which includes ramen noodles, rice cake, ham, cheese, sausage, veggies to feel healthy, and tofu in their signature spicy sauce/stew In addition to the stew, we ordered the Seoul toppoki combo with a bulgogi kimbap, and fishcake stew which decently filled us up at such a reasonable price‼ read more

I've wanted to try this place for a long time. I've been craving kimbab all week and this is one of the only places nearby that sold it. I ordered the bulgogi and spicy pork kimbab. They were okay. I had some from NY the week prior and these were definitely no match. There's a little bit of flavor...the crunch was not as good as expected. The spicy pork one was better than the bulgogi. The rapokki was pretty good, but likely too spicy for most people. The ramen noodles were cooked perfectly and there were a few slices of fish cake. The teakbokki noodles were perfectly chewy. I ordered takeout. There is ample table seating inside. To order takeout you go all the way in and towards the back of the restaurant where they will take your order. The place is on Harvard st/ave and as of late July 2023, all of the metered parking spaces are taken away. Just park near herb chambers BMW/Mini and walk over. 2 orders of kimbab and the rapokki ran me $38.36. read more

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The Korean sausage turned out to be a bit of a wild card for me. The combination of noodles and sausage threw my taste buds for a loop, and I'm not sure if this is an acquired taste or not. The tteokbokki held its ground with a decent performance. The sweet and spicy sauce packed a punch. However, I couldn't help but long for more rice cakes. Fried dumplings had great texture, but lacked a bit in the flavor department. Being located in a vibrant Asian neighborhood means Seoul Topokki has some tough competition to contend with. With an array of culinary gems surrounding it, the bar is set high. While some dishes didn't quite hit the bullseye for me--the experience wasn't too bad and it felt good to support the community. So, if you find yourself in need of a Korean fix and happen to be in the area, give Seoul Topokki a shot. read more

Seoul Topokki - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I ordered Seoul Toppoki through UberEats and have also dined in the restaurant before. My favorite items to get are their kimbaps and fish cake soup. Their fish cake soup is kind of pricey, but I really enjoy how they flavor the soup. It is light but flavorful and so nice to consume during the cold season. This time, I ordered three different kimbaps - Spicy Tuna, Bulgogi, and Spicy Pork. I really enjoy the spicy pork and spicy tuna as it has more of a kick to it. The bulgogi one was also not bad, though, and you can taste the sweet marinade of the meat. Their portions are pretty fair as you get a variety of other ingredients such as radish, crab meat, carrot, egg, and cucumber included with the meat. They do not overly skimp on the meat, nor do they use excessive amounts of rice. Overall, their kimbaps are solid, so I like to come back here whenever I crave one. read more

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I came here with a friend and got the Seoul Topokki with Korean Sausage and Fried Dumpling. It was $30 for the combo which was a pretty good deal. The food was okay though. The Topokki was on the sweeter side and was pretty basic. The dumplings were great - it was crispy on the outside and will satisfy your dumpling cravings. I wasn't the biggest fan of the sausage, but I got it because I've never tried the Korean Sausage before. the casing was really thick and it also lacked salt. The staff was also really friendly and there were a couple different side dishes that came with the meal. This is a great option for the college students near by that want Korean food. It will have a good variety of items that can satisfy a group, and it's fairly inexpensive for the amount of food you get as well. read more

Seoul Topokki - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came here with my partner. Good service, ambience, and food. Got the Hot Pot Buddae Jjigae for 29.95 and Mozzarella add-on for 3 extra. This came with two free bowls of rice and some pickled veggies. It came with more than enough food for two and we left feeling satisfied. The food was good and satisfying but lacked variety and depth but is a very good choice to satisfy a craving. read more

Seoul Topokki - Hot Pot Buddae Jjigae with add-on of Mozzarella - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This is one of my favorite Korean places in boston!! As fitting with their name, I LOVE their topokki (and rapokki). Some places make their topokki a little too sweet, but this one is perfectly spicy, they way it should be in my opinion. The service is always solid, and it's a pretty casual spot, but can get pretty busy at night. I used to go here all the time in college and it just hits every. single. time. read more

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Everything is good in this restaurant! Me and my friends have come here many times. If you love good food and service, come here!

So heartwarming and feels like home! This is definitely comfort food that warms you up. The stew was so flavorful and had a fresh taste. A little spicy but not too hot! Great proportions and it came with rice! Perfect for the colder weathers. The Kimbap was perfect! Definitely what you expect from Kimbap. It was warm and delicious. Overall, this is great Korean comfort food. read more

Seoul Topokki - Kimbap - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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We dropped for a weekend late lunch on a friend's recommendation. Seoul toppoki is a small seemingly family-run join that delivers delicious Korean comfort food. If you are craving some Korean rice cakes (topokki) or comfort food, I encourage you to check them out! We got the topokki combo - the topokki was deliciously spicy; the kimbap was great. The fish cake soup (served piping hot) in our combo was the star of our lunch - so much so we ordered a second serving! We very much also enjoyed the spicy pork bbq. The only disappointment was the Korean sausage as we felt the texture and flavor was quite lackluster. It can be hard sometimes to wave the staff down, but the staff were so friendly and considerate. We would drop by again if we are again craving Korean food in the area! read more

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This is a long overdue review before they were closed for remodeling! I've been here numerous times in the past for lunch and dinner. The inside has a cozy feeling with the wood interior. Service is fast and staff are friendly. The food dishes are all so tasty and full of flavor but my top choices are Fondue/Cheese Topokki, Soy Garlic Chicken Bites, and Spicy Soft Tofu Soup. Everything I've tried so far has been very delicious, and in the future, I want to try bibimbap, hot pot, or ramen noodles. I haven't been here ever since the new remodeling so I am excited for my next visit. read more

Seoul Topokki - Omelet Rice Bowl, Cheese Topokki, Donkatsu (Pork Cutlet) - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Absolutely delicious! Second time we come and it's the second time it hits the spot! Highly recommend.

Popped in on a Friday for lunch. Busy street with little parking. Definitely worth it. read more

Seoul Topokki - The tofu stew was so tasty. A hint of spicy supee tasty. - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I've been here several times in the past few years and enjoyed each time. My favorite menu items are the spicy pork kimbap and cheese tteokbokki. The vibes inside are cute and great for a casual bite with friends. If you are looking for an affordable, casual Korean spot in Allston, I would recommend coming here! read more

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Food I've tried: - KOREAN SAUSAGE ($15): the texture was off, as the outside casing was too mushy. Usually the skin as some resistance and chewiness, but the soondae basically fell apart. - RAPOKKI ($16): the sauce was too sweet, and overall the balance of flavors was not what I was looking for. The rice cake, fish cake, instant noodles were pretty standard. - SPICY PORK RICE BOWL ($15): again, very sweet marinade on the pork though not as overpowering as the rapokki. The meat itself was tender. - FRIED DUMPLINGS ($8 - 6 pieces): very standard fried dumplings, not much different than frozen dumplings you can pan fry at home. Atmosphere: - There are a decent number of seats. You can have an option to do "hot pot" (aka order one of the stew dishes). Service: - The staff were friendly. It did take us quite a long time to get our food, even though the restaurant only had a few other customers. Overall: - The price and portion is fine, but the flavors were too sweet. read more

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Their Dubboki/Teobbokki tastes like pizza... So nasty...? I'm confused. I went here with my friend and ordered the combo, which included the Teobbokki (rice cakes) with Kimbap, and Fishcake soup.. We added mozarella cheese and ramen to the Teobbokki, which was an added $6 i think all together. I also wanted to subsitute the Seoul Kimbap with a bulgogi Kimbap, and they charged me an extra $2?! On the menu, the Seoul Kimbap vs. the Bulgogi Kimbap was $1 difference. Where does the $2 come from? That's ridiculous. The waitress says because the combo is "cheaper" and thats why they get to jack up the price if you want substitutions. Please DONT GET THEIR TEOKBOKKI! Both my and my friend confirmed that it tastes like pizza... Their sauce was sweet, and it reminded us of tomato sauce. Its not spicy enough, or doesnt have a seaweed smell. something was off about the sauce. Added with the Mozzarella cheese--- idk what it is but the cheese made the dish taste like pizza. If you want a twist on Pizza, try this, i guess... I also dont like how you cant customize the spice levels. So ridiculous, i had to pinch my nose and swallow it down so i dont waste money. I liked their Bulgogi Kimbap.. pretty mid, for what its worth. definitely not worth $10... They for sure jacked up the price. Their Fish cake soup was the best one out of the three in the combo i guess... tasted clean and helped water down my Pizza i ordered... Disappointed, avoiding this place at all costs!!!! read more

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Helpful tip: They're unfortunately closed on Tuesday's. Review: As a college student I love coming here. It's a great Korean food spot that has lots of big plates to share with friends at an affordable price! I love getting the kimbap here, especially their spicy pork. I honestly think that this place is the only Korean restaurant that sells good kimbap in Boston. Their Tteokbokki and fish cake soup would be perfect for cold days or when you're just hungry. Definitely try this place with friends as it's also a great spot to get some boba afterwards. Go to order: Cheese Tteokbokki and spicy pork kimbap read more

Seoul Topokki - Fish cake soup - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Food was great and service was fast, however the food wasn't particularly amazing. The portions for the tteboki are small for the price. The food was good if you're really craving Korean food. They played kpop in the restraunt. It wasn't that busy for an afternoon at lunch time, but there were lots of takeout orders being fulfilled. There's street metered parking near the restraunt. The went to Tour le Jours next door to get sone bakery items since we were still hungry after eating here. read more

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We came here pretty late. The staff was very helpful. We got Kim Chi Pork Rib Hot Pot and the Rapokki. The Rapokki was tasty with the fishcake and rice cake . The sauce was delicious. The hot pot was decent. Overall, it was a bit pricey but worth it read more

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Topokki/Rapokki: good flavor, smaller portion than anticipated, Fried dumplings: satisfactory, but nothing impressive Korean Sausage: no strong flavors, filled with mostly glass noodles, gave with a side of salt Although the flavor of the topokki isn't bad, the price is a bit higher than what would be worth for the size and quality of the meal. read more

Seoul Topokki - Toppoki Combo: Seoul Toppoki + Korean Sausage + Fried Dumplings (+ Rapokki -- Ramen Noodles) - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Ordered on Ubereats and the soup was so good! The mozzarella cheese was kind of bitter though but the rice cake was overall very tasty! read more

Seoul Topokki - Tofu soup - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Came here on a Thursday night and it wasn't crowded at all, even at 6:30. All the staff were super friendly, they just forgot to give us water despite us asking four times. We eventually got it and the food came out in a reasonable amount of time. Best dishes were definitely the kimbap and the fish cake stew. The kimbap was so soft and delicious, I wanted to try all of the options offered on the menu. The fish cake stew was equally delicious, and the two noodle dishes were great as well. Will definitely be coming back again soon. read more

Seoul Topokki - vegetable and bulgogi kimbap, fish cake stew, rabokki, and chewy noodles - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place is pretty good I would say. It didn't blow me out of the water though. We ordered one of the combos that included the tteokbokki, kimbap, and soup. Like in a previous review, the rice cakes in the tteokbokki do get quite firm as it cools down and they need to find a better way to retain the heat with the dish itself. The kimbap was good and tasted pretty authentic. It was also pretty large with a good portion size. The soup was underwhelming, but it did hit the spot at the time. Our waiter was very friendly and the service was quick, so no complaints there. The restaurant itself is very clean. I would come to this place again, mostly to try some of the various stews they have on the menu. It's a nice beginner restaurant if you're looking to try some entry level Korean food. read more

Seoul Topokki - Cheese tteokbokki - Korean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Some decent dishes here, though much needs work. The standards Seoul Topokki had really good texture, soft and chewy throughout, but the sauce was a bit monolithic; on the one hand too sweet, and yet not nuanced enough in the spicy flavoring. Also could use a bit more variety in the accoutrements. The seafood jigae (for 2 people) was decently on a number of fronts. Some of the large squid that was carefully packed for takeout was tough, though some was nice and delicately soft. The clams were great, but the mussels were alternately dry, and moist. The flavoring of the broth was also too sweet in general. The best was the vegetable pancake - nicely fried on both sides, with delicate cuts of purple cabbage and carrot interspersed in the pancake. If doing takeout, it's nice to fry it up gently on both sides for added crispness. read more

I'm conflicted. For what it was, this place was fine. Especially since finding really good Korean food here in Boston area seems to be a tough thing. Did this place hit the spot? Yea. Did it blow my mind? Not really. Jolmyun was good. Chewy noodles. But it was waaaayyyyyy too spicy. Like over board. Cheese ttopokki was alright. The texture of the rice cake was great. But the flavor didn't blow me away. The dolsot bibimbap. Was good. Prob the best thing we ate. Will I come back to try again? Maybe. If I'm in the neighborhood. Sure thing. read more