Boston finally has late-night barbecue
đ Kayuga: Bostonâs Revamped K-BBQ GemâWhere Tender Beef Tongue and Wine-Glazed Pork Belly Steal the Show This spotâs been revamped, and wowâtheir new BBQ menu is a game-changer. For K-BBQ lovers, itâs a must: better value than Naksan, friendlier service than Koreana, and leagues above duds like Sura or that Allston Korean BBQ spot. Bonus: They play actual songs with their music videos (not just silent visuals). Instant win for anyone who loves singing along while grilling. đ„ The Must-Orders (No Brainers) Beef Tongue (Red Cut): 6 stars. Hands down, the best. Tender, melt-in-your-mouth, with zero tough sinew or that âgameyâ tongue aftertaste. Even if youâre picky about tongue, trust meâthis is safe. A huge portion for ~$35? Insanely worth it. Marinated Short Ribs: 5 stars. Sweet, savory, and perfectly seasonedâso flavorful, they barely need extra sauce. At around $40, itâs a splurge, but the quality justifies it. Wine-Glazed Pork Belly: 5 stars. The red wine flavor shines (subtle, not overpowering) and the belly is perfectly marbledâcrispy edges, tender fat, no greasiness. Way better than Koreanaâs versionâdonât skip this. đ The Little Extra Order BBQ, and theyâll toss in a free fried fishâsmall, boneless, and lightly crisp. Itâs simple (no strong seasoning), but a nice touch. âš Service Wins A server handles the grilling for youâno stress, no burnt meat. She even warned us about splattering oil (so thoughtful). Plus, the grill works magic: After three rounds of meat, it stayed clean and didnât burn a thing (looking at you, Gyu-Kaku). đ The Only Flaw Sauce options are slim: just doenjang (soybean paste), a basic sauce, and salt. A spicy gochujang dip wouldâve made this perfectâbut itâs a tiny complaint. đ¶ Drink Pick Green grape sojuârefreshing, slightly sweet, and way better than plum or yogurt flavors. Pair it with fatty pork belly for the ultimate combo. đ Kayuga: Next to Tian Tian Xiang (watch for the âoil smell is strong, but worth it). Iâm already planning my return. This is K-BBQ done right: great meat, great service, and a vibe that makes you want to linger. #BostonKoreanBBQ #MeatLovers #FoodieFinds