Naksan Korean BBQ

4.6 (78)

$31 to $50

Korean

1414 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02135

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2 people

12 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
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Naksan Korean BBQ in Boston offers an authentic Korean barbecue experience with a focus on high-quality meats. The cozy and inviting atmosphere, combined with efficient and attentive staff, makes it perfect for any occasion. Traditional Korean beverages like soju and beer complement the barbecue flavors. Naksan is not just a restaurant, but a culinary journey to Korea, making it a must-visit for Korean cuisine enthusiasts.

Naksan also offers a variety of other traditional Korean dishes. From the spicy and flavorful Kimchi to the comforting and savory Stews, each dish is prepared with the same attention to detail and commitment to authenticity. The restaurant also offers vegetarian options, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the Korean dining experience. With its combination of delicious food, warm ambiance, and excellent service, Naksan Korean BBQ truly brings a piece of Korea to Boston. It’s not just a meal, but an immersive cultural experience that leaves you longing for more.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Korean, Asian, Barbecue
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(617) 618-0515
Website
https://naksanboston.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Please Give us a call for Private Events

Location
1414 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02135
Area
Allston
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
We are Located Between Warren and Allston Street T Station
Additional
Beer, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 78 people are saying

Naksan Korean BBQ reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Boston
Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Naksan Korean BBQ in Boston is lauded for its "great meat quality and authentic flavor." Diners appreciate the attentive service, with standout servers like Alec enhancing the experience. The fun atmosphere and "delicious" food make it a top choice, despite being "pricey." Perfect for special occasions.

78 Reviews

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Angela
Greater Boston16 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We were full from ordering two small combos for 4 people but not sure it was worth the high price. Some of the meats were great and others were soso. They grill for you but watch for the pork. The pork bone we were given to eat was still raw which unlike beef, is definitely a health hazard. Banchan is good but not auto refilled and you need to constantly ask for it.
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Ben
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best KBBQ in Boston and it’s not close. Great meat quality and authentic flavor
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Anthony
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was--as always--delicious and service was amazing. The little button you can press to call waitstaff is a genius upgrade to the dining experience because you no longer need to wave frantically to get someone's attention.
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David VIP
New York City13 reviews
4.0
Dined on 26 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice BBQ place. I like how they have the exaust tubes all the way down to the grill so that you don't end up smelling like BBQ when you leave. The one drawback is their insistence that they grill all the food for you. It's distracting and you can't really carry on a converstion with them constantly interruptting to cook. Plus they also just want to cook everything all at once and ends up making us all feel rushed to eat everything before it either burns on the grill or gets cold on your plate.
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Nathan
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Loved our experience at Naksan- will be back soon
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Ryan
New Hampshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The place runs like a well-oiled machine. Everything is taken care of and managed. This is the best restaurant in Boston.
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koravee VIP
Greater Boston22 reviews
4.0
Dined on 11 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Servers are act like robot service. No smile or talk friendly. Food was good.
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Charlie
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meat cooked in front of you, great service, cute place. Expensive but worth.
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David VIP
Greater Boston19 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, the food great, the service AMAZING (Alec is the best!). We always try and get Alec. Super friendly, polite, efficient, super attentive and never burns the food. The atmosphere is fun. The only critique, it’s super expensive for the Korean BBQ category, but the quality of meats and ingredients are good. Regardless, Thanks again Alec. We’ll be back.
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David VIP
Greater Boston19 reviews
4.0
Dined on 12 April 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service from the waiters were excellent. Alec is super nice, friendly, professional and really takes care of you/customer(s) and another female waitress was very nice as well. The actual food quality is quite nice and delicious. The banchan was nice and a good variety. The only complaints we have is it’s quite expensive (there are other bbqs that are quite nice and a much better value) and the “managers” there need to be trained on attitudes, friendliness, and hospitality in general. We weren’t mistreated per se, but we heard and saw them treat others not so nicely, not so welcomingly and quite frankly a bit rude (we dined here a few times and their attitudes are consistent). Lastly, the Valet Service shouldn’t demand credit cards only. Some people are not comfortable providing CC all the time for security reasons. Overall, because of the table service (ALEC & Team) and quality of food we will return again (because it’s quite expensive we probably dine here occasionally). It’s a nice Korean BBQ dining experience. Thank you.
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Naksan Korean BBQ is rated 4.6 stars by 78 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

12 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 7 times today

1414 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02135

Additional information

Area
Allston
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Korean, Asian, Barbecue
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
We are Located Between Warren and Allston Street T Station
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://naksanboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 618-0515
Private party facilities
Please Give us a call for Private Events

Naksan Korean BBQ

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