🇰🇷Brookline Korean food Bab Korean Bistro

🇰🇷 Brookline’s Solid Korean Spot: Big Portions, Reliable Flavors Stumbled upon this Brookline Korean restaurant after seeing it online—and with empty bellies, it hit the spot. Think generous portions, no-fuss classics, and a casual vibe perfect for quick meals. Here’s the lowdown: 🌟 Standout Dishes (Worth Ordering Again) Tangsu Yuk (Sweet & Sour Pork) 🌟🌟🌟 $28.00 • A massive platter of crispy pork with sweet-sour sauce—like a cross between Chinese "tangcu liji" and Korean-style fried pork • Mystery alert: Outside was hot, inside lukewarm (maybe pre-fried and reheated?), but flavor still worked • Great for sharing—easily feeds 3–4 La Galbi (Marinated Short Ribs) 🌟🌟🌟🌟 • Tender, grilled short ribs with a balanced sweet-savory marinade (not cloyingly sweet) • Fat renders nicely, and the portion’s large enough for 2 as a main Deep-Fried Dumplings 🌟🌟🌟 $9 (6 pieces) • Golden, crispy exteriors with juicy pork filling—greasy in the best way • Pro tip: Dip in the tangy sauce from the short ribs for extra zing 💡 Decent but Fixable Picks Bulgogi (Marinated Beef) 🌟🌟🌟 $26.00 • Savory, lightly sauced beef—great mixed into rice or wrapped in lettuce ・Less sweet than some 韩式 bulgogi, which is a win for non-sweet lovers Bibim Naengmyeon (Cold Noodles) 🌟🌟🌟 • Refreshing, icy broth with chewy noodles—ask for extra gochujang (Korean chili paste) to boost flavor • Large portion—perfect for cooling down after spicy dishes ❌ Misses to Skip Next Time Dolsot Bibimbap 🌟🌟 $18 • Wet, mushy rice with no crispy crust (the point of stone pot rice) • Lack of sesame oil leaves it tasting bland—stick to the bulgogi instead Vegetable Fried Rice 🌟🌟 • Overly salty with minimal veggie flavor—tastes like basic fried rice from a food court 📍 Practical Details Vibe: • Spacious dining room with a big TV (sports games on weekends) • No wait times—walk in and sit right down Parking: • Easy street parking on Beacon St (metered, 2-hour limit) Price: • $35/person (with 2–3 dishes shared) • Portions are huge—take leftovers for lunch the next day 🌟 Final Verdict: 3.5/5 (Reliable but Not Revolutionary) It’s a solid backup for Korean food in Brookline—nothing mind-blowing, but consistent and filling. Come for the short ribs and fried dumplings, skip the bibimbap. For a no-fuss meal, it gets the job done. 🥢 #BrooklineEats #BostonKorean #KoreanComfortFood #BostonDining