Kayuga — Restaurant in Brookline

Good option for a quick Korean meal or a late night K-BBQ near BU.

Initially perceived as a typical Japanese restaurant, I was surprised to discover its Korean focus during a recent late-night visit. The restaurant, with its clean, traditional Korean BBQ layout, exuded a welcoming vibe. While restaurant serving Korean and Japanese food under Chinese management might not sound appealing, the dishes I tried weren’t too bad.

Among the menu I ordered, the Chicken Gizzard, with its mix of peppers, garlic, and sesame oil, stood out. The Kimchi Fried Rice, while slightly Americanized lacking that extra kick of tanginess typical in Korean cuisine, was still quite enjoyable. The prompt service, with all the dishes arriving in under ten minutes, added to the positive experience.

Kayuga might not be my first choice for authentic Korean comfort food, but it certainly is a reliable option for those seeking a quick Korean meal or a casual K-BBQ experience in...

We came in for an early dinner at 5: 30 on a Wednesday and the restaurant was empty. Since we had the whole restaurant to ourselves, the service was top notch. Our server grilled and cut our meats into bite sizes and was very attentive. Everything was delicious. We ordered fried oysters, which were crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. For the main course, we went with the 2-person combo, which came with 2 meats and 2 side orders. We chose pork belly and marinated short ribs to be served along with kimchi stew and soybean stew. Taste-wise, everything was perfect. However, I wished the pork belly were thicker cut. This restaurant serves them bacon-thin. We also enjoyed all the side dishes which were well fermented and seasoned. We will definitely be...

Found out about the place because it was nearby, and it opens until very late. Came in and really liked the decor, they have large tables with high seats to accommodate for groups for more private settings. They have a menu as well as a condensed version including their popular options.

We got the budae jigae (Korean army stew with ramen, spam, rice cakes, pork belly, hotdogs, kimchi) and the soon far (Korean blood sausage stuffed with vermicelli). For the price, the stew was worth it ($32 for a portion good enough for two, if not more), but the sausage was definitely on the pricier end ($19). Comes with side dishes like kimchi, pickled cucumbers, even hotdogs and jalapenos. We were very full and had a lot of leftovers.

Would come back...