Cold weather in Boston requires beef soup 🥹

🍲 Myung Dong 1st Ave: Allston’s Go-To for Korean Soup—But Stick to the Broths This is my favorite spot in Allston for Korean soups—though fair warning: It’s very hit-or-miss. Come for the broth, skip just about everything else. 🔥 The Only Must-Orders: Soups Galbi Tang (Short Rib Soup) / Beef Soup / Sundubu Jjigae (Soft Tofu Stew): 5 stars. These are the stars. Galbi tang is my top pick—rich, savory broth with tender short ribs that fall off the bone. The beef soup is hearty, and the sundubu? Spicy, creamy, and packed with soft tofu. All warm, comforting, and perfect for cold days. They’re so good, they keep me coming back—despite the other menu fails. 😐 The “Meh” to “Nope” Gopchang (Intestine): 3 stars, with a warning. Greasy, under-seasoned, and skimpy on portions. Save your money—Gopchang Story does it way better (and for the same price). Fried Chicken: 4 stars. It’s good—crispy, juicy—but not better than BBQ Chicken (the Cheesling king). Fine if you’re craving it, but not a reason to visit. Pancake: 1 star. A thick, doughy mess—no crispy edges, no flavorful fillings. Skip. Fried Snacks: 3 stars, mostly. Generic, greasy, and forgettable. Nothing to write home about. 🚨 A Note on Hanmaru Once my go-to for spine bone soup, but a bad experience killed it: Found a piece of cardboard in my bowl. When I told the owner, they brushed it off (glanced and sat back down). Gross, and unprofessional—never going back. Myung Dong 1st Ave might be inconsistent, but at least the soup’s clean. 📌 Verdict This spot is all about the soups. Ignore the rest, and you’ll leave happy. It’s no Naksan or KongDog, but for a warm bowl of galbi tang in Allston? It’s my first choice. 📍 Myung Dong 1st Ave: Come for the broth, stay for seconds of the galbi tang. #BostonKoreanSoup #AllstonEats #ComfortFood