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New Jang Su BBQ Restaurant
- Nearest Transit:
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Cambridge St Opp Skilton Ln (350, 352)
Cambridge St @ Skilton Ln (350, 352, 354)
Cambridge St @ Pontos Ave (350, 352, 354)
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
69 reviews for New Jang Su BBQ Restaurant
Review Highlights
"Then we had the Bul Go Ki (delicious."
(in 5 reviews)
"...and the "on the wall special" Squid and Pork Belly (spicy."
(in 4 reviews)
"The Kalbi here is unbeatable, tender and juicy."
(in 10 reviews)
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69 reviews in English
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Review from Zoe P.
Arlington, MA
1/2/2012
I've been here only twice, and both times it happened to be for a very early dinner - like 4-5 PM-ish - and neither time did I order the BBQ, so my experience is . . . unique.
I literally cannot imagine lines or crowds here; for us it was pleasant and even cozy to sit in an empty restaurant, a few tables over from the women who work there, who were busy (both times) prepping stuff, and watching football on the big flat screen TV, and cheering for BU while Christmas music played in the background (well, that was only once) . It was very home-for-the-holidays, a mood that goes well with a nice, spicy, steamy bowl of something.
Like soup. The soups are above-average, and there's a very wide selection of them, and they are not pricey. The bi bim bap, though, is really excellent. Bursting with veggies and flavor and crusty where it should be and soft and comforting where it should be and all around satisfying. The banchan are delightful, and plentiful and the tea is very good too.
I suspect there are better Korean restaurants in Boston, and I'm likely to eat at them sooner or later, since this place is no longer all that convenient for me. But I'll think back on those charming afternoons at New Jang Su rather fondly and I'll resent paying more for less, if that's how happens. -
Review from Diana P.
Laurel, MD
1/18/2012 1 Check-in Here
I'm from MD and I was craving Korean BBQ while I was up here so we got on Yelp and found this place. I thought they were going to bring out the spicy tofu seafood soup and the egg thing in a bowl, like they do back home but I was sadly mistaken. All we got was the kimchi, bean paste, lettuce and some other items I couldn't identify.
The restaurant itself is small but has a very friendly staff. The one perk to this restaurant is that you don't leave smelling like a whole entree of food, but you do have a slight aroma of the food that was cooking at your table.
We ended up ordering the spicy pork belly, bulgogi and kalbi. The pork belly looked a little unappetizing because it was red and oily while it was cooking. It turned out to not be spicy but had a little kick to it. The bulgogi and kalbi were ok, I felt the portions could have been a lot bigger for the price we paid. -
Review from Terry K.
North Andover, MA
12/31/2011
There are a shortage of good Korean restaurants in the Boston/Greater Boston area. I've mentioned it in other reviews but you'd have to go to NYC or LA for anything decent. Sad since I don't live in those cities.
When I am in the mood for Korean, I always try to find a place in the burbs to avoid a trip down to Allston. Because I like the convenience of the location, I've given New Jang Su many chances to prove me wrong. But I just can't give these guys a good review.
From the start, the decor made me want to gag a little (not a good reaction before a meal). There are visible patches of grease on the walls where most of the BBQ-ing takes place and it's just downright filthy in there. But as long as the food is good, I can overlook a lot of things...even horribly dated decor and mediocre service. Unfortunately, the food was nothing to write home about.
Their lunch BiBimBap is okay. Their seafood Udon is MSG-city. My husband ordered the Yukejang. The most basic of ingredients that make up that classic spicy soup dish is the dakmyun ("glass noodles"), shredded beef and scallions. My poor husband was rooting around his soup looking for something to eat. There was a whole lotta nothing in that soup! It was just fiery red, oily and tasted bad...and the real kicker? The soup wasn't even hot! That is completely unacceptable.
The banchan (side dishes) served at lunch are sad. Not only do they never change it up but the portions are tiny (like 3 chopsticks worth). You'd have to ask for more if you enjoy kimchi with your meal.
And the service...it wavered between being attentive, rushed and a little curt.
I can't say this is the worst Korean restaurant I've been to. It's just not good. If you're jonesing Korean food in this area...just go to H Mart. -
Review from Ukyo T.
Waltham, MA
12/30/2011
Do you like being served by controlling obnoxious women who thinks they know how to cook for you (at a Korean BBQ place) and order for your party, but aren't intelligent enough to cut and serve a birthday cake?
Well that was exactly my last experience. I've visited this restaurant a couple of times and I really cannot tolerate how the waitresses there are control freaks.
With service a side, I also felt that the food is mediocre (and not good enough to justify the poor experience). I feel that the manager skimps out on the meat and serves more scallions and onions (cheaper by the dozen) then kalbi, squid and pork belly. They also do not have a liquor license.
I do not recommend this place. -
Review from M M.
Arlington, MA
12/10/2011
Delicious takeout....I could have had a double order.....it was a little light on the actual meat for $12/$13 per order. I'll dine in at some point and try the short ribs. It was a nice touch to find 3 separate sides of pickled veggies. I didn't have to cook and it was delicious!
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Review from Linda C.
Hampton, NH
9/24/2011
For quality an easy 4 for taste, but for the price of weekend BBQ lunch a 3. Just a bit too expensive. The lunch special prices during the week are very good-well below
$10. To have the table BBQ you have to have at least 2 orders- which is at least $19 each. We were both full after the meal. Staff is nice and friendly. Meal comes with complimentary Roasted corn tea and for the sliced meats they had the miso-bean sauce and lettuce. It was our first time seeing and trying the sauce; tasty!! We'd go back- but maybe witha larger group to share. -
Review from Thy L.
5/31/2011
New Jang Su is probably my favorite restaurant for Korean BBQ. You know it's good when it's in the outskirts of Boston, but there is still a wait for a table. The Pajeon is soft and fluffy. If you like it crispy, then you probably won't like it here. The Spicy Pork was okay, but I prefer the Kalbi, which is always delicious here. What else do I really need to say?
I do wish that there were more banchan though. I've been spoiled by New York City and the variety they offer. My favorite is the Gyeran-jjim (steamed seasoned eggs), which nowhere in Boston seems to offer. Also, the place is a bit difficult to spot. It has this super inconspicuous sign, which is super easy to miss since your eyes automatically look to the Subway sign right next to it instead. So be careful when you're driving by. If you miss it, it's somewhat of a hassle to turn around again. -
Review from Exsquid B.
Watertown, MA
6/6/2011
had dinner there on a rainy Saturday a couple weeks ago, even though it was late, the place was packed and I had to wait for a table. Normally if the wait is more than a few minutes, I'd leave, but there was nothing else around there except a Subway and when you are in the mood for Kimchee, Subway just doesn't make it.
The Banchan were OK, but kind of sparse. The Kalbi was good, but in spite of my protest... the server wouldn't trust me to cook my own. Must have looked like a tourist from Weston or something, even though I speak a bit of Korean and am familiar with the food and customs, I still felt a bit like an outsider. The only other negative comment I have is that by the time my food came, the place was emptying out a bit but the server still kept rushing me....
An OK place, but I think I'll head back to Brighton ....... -
Review from Maria V.
9/2/2010
I am reviewing this place in the midst of my food coma from eating here. WOW. For an altogether really reasonable price I just stuffed myself silly with fresh and really fantastic Korean food.
I have to say I didn't get the BBQ itself but the lunch dishes were fantastic. Soups, noodles, rice bowls... NOMS. I love hole-in-the-walls like this because they're not about decor or pretense, it's all about the food food food.
I've had meals on par with what I got here in K-town in NYC. So, just goes to show you can eat at a local place and get a great meal.Listed in: Stuck in Burlington
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Review from Christopher C.
Keene, NH
3/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
The other reviewers really hit the nail on the head. If you want an authentic, great-tasting Korean experience without the traffic of entering Allston, New Jang Su is where it is at. Parking lot is rarely full. The restaurant is busy from time to time but there has always been room to fit my parties of 6 to 8.
The service doesn't do its food justice. The waitress will take your order but there is a minimum for almost every item so don't expect to spend $10...think $50.
Once the uncooked meals (meat only) arrives at your table, you have to prepare it yourself. Sure, they will help you with the food but they never allow you to cook it to medium well or well. They get very antsy when the cooking utensils are in your hand. Every time I wanted to adjust the orient of my food, I felt like they were rushing me. For $25 or $30 we pay, let us relax and chow down. Lemme fry the delicious bakogi to my heart's content.
Overall, the food is GREAT, probably one of the best-tasting Korean dining experience I've ever had (better than Korean Garden). However, the food is balanced out by the "eh" service and the length of food preparation. They need to study what the Allston Korean BBQ joints are doing to make their place a real destination to go to. -
Review from Nick M.
Somerville, MA
4/10/2011
I enjoyed my meal very much, save for the barbecued squid, which I found to be unpleasantly tough and chewy (honestly, this seems to be a pattern for the squid I've had lately regardless of how it's been cooked or where I've gotten it). The short ribs were tasty, with a slightly sweet marinade, and the seafood pancakes were a nice appetizer.
I did find the service to rather abrupt -- the waitresses were pleasant, but they had a tendency to run (literally) around the restaurant, which adds a strangely frantic vibe to a dining experience that seems to be keyed on a slower pace due to the time requirements of grilling the meat. -
Review from Robo t.
Rough and Ready, CA
9/11/2010
I drove by this place for years and never went in. How stupid of me!!
The decor is no-frills. Remember that bad paneling you had on your finished porch or basement? Paint over it and thats what you got here. This isn't fine dining...its more like a carpeted cafeteria. But honestly every korean restaurant I've been a repeat customer of has been like this. This is not a negative to me.
Its your basic korean bbq...menu is pretty basic. Quality is on par with others in the area such as Chung Ki Wa in Medford however the staff here is absurdly friendly, nice and ever-present. The bulgoki grilled at the table was tasty. My companion got a delicious spicy pork and veggie dish that also cooked at the table. Here the staff seems to tend to your table's grill. I'm okay with this....even though I prefer korean places that leave the responsibility on you. The mandu's were deep fried which was weird for me (prefer steamed or pan fried) but tasty nonetheless. The banchan was not extensive but had the staples.... kimchi, soybean paste, cuke namul, muchae, those fish cake strips and one or two others.
Bottom line its tasty, no-frills korean bbq. I will be back. -
Review from Wang Treecy E.
Dracut, MA
This place just went up 1 star, maybe because they're familiar with our faces, therefore, they're soo much nicer to us. Also, I learned not to order bogolgi. All I order now is spicy rice cake, marinated pork belly and marinated short rib.
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Review from Karon S.
Saugus, MA
Ordered the Kalbi, it was very tasty but chewy. Also ordered tebokki however you spell and the portions were so TINY. I swear there were a total of 20 rice cakes and it was not spicy AT ALL. The service was good though. I would come here again if I was around the area and craving KBBQ, or H-mart is another option.
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Review from Chin C.
Quincy, MA
10/3/2006 1 photo
A ha, I rarely gave 5 stars out and even considering 35 mins driving !!!THE PLACE'S WORTH 5 STARS!!
The Kalbi here is unbeatable, tender and juicy. I love it. The Bulkoki and spicy pork are also great!
Sometimes the place was too crowded but it couldn't help right? -
Review from Martha L.
Boston, MA
5/28/2010
New Jang Su is OK. Can't say it's great.
The menu seems ok; there is a decent selection of dishes to choose from. I went with BBQ, bugogi and pork belly (mostly because my brother didn't want anything spicy) The bugogi was ok, the meat was thicker than most other places, which I liked. The pork belly was a little odd. On the menu, it said w/ special sauce and it wasn't marinated at all. Basically just frozen slices of unflavored bacon. They cooked it on the grill in this foil tray. I guess it was suppose to be like that, but I didn't particularly like it. The oil splattered a bit, which I didn't enjoy. I wouldn't order it again.
The service felt a bit rushed. I could understand that they may have been a bit understaffed, but I would have rather grilled the meat myself instead of having someone rush over, flip and say a couple of hurried words. When I told the waitress that "WE would like to have ice water" she only brought 1 cup. It's a small thing, but it accentuate the lack of attention.
The decor and location isn't the best. Inside, the walls next to me seem spotted with little food bits. Doesn't give you a feeling of cleanliness.
Given all that.. overall the food wasn't terrible and this is the only Korean place I found in the area (without driving into Boston). -
Review from Sara M.
6/13/2010 1 Check-in Here
I stopped here after I went to the dentist's office in Burlington for lunch.
The ladies were very friendly and nice. I ordered a kimchee jigae and dolsot beef bim bimbop all for myself. The jigae was spicy and boiling hot but not super delicious. The bim bimbop was pretty big and good as far as that dish goes. It was almost $30 for lunch with tip though.
I would like to come back to try the Korean BBQ if I am in the area and have someone else with me. -
Review from reese w.
San Francisco, CA
10/1/2006
(This restaurant is also known as New Jang Su.)
Hands down, my favourite Korean restaurant in the greater Boston area.
The food here is excellent, with a great variety of panchan (those little dishes they serve you before the food comes) and their BBQ is incredibly tasty. The kopdol bibimbap is chock full of tasty goodness and served with kochujang sauce (spicy chili paste). The kimchi jigae will have you sweating like a pig! If you've got a meat loving friend (there's a minimum of two orders for the BBQ), try the bulgogi and galbi. It's cooked right at your table by ever-smiling waitresses.
The service here is friendly and helpful. You are presented with a hot pot of tea when you sit down and your order is taken quickly and efficiently. Even when they're busy, they still manage to take care of the customers.
It doesn't quite measure up to the Korean places in San Jose, Queens, or Fort Lee, but it's the best in the Boston area. -
Review from M. Deloris D.
Arlington, MA
11/10/2008
This place came highly recommended and I'm glad we took the trip to Burlington to check it out. As is clear from its outward appearance, New Jang Su is no pretense. The setting is suited for families, couples and singles alike. From the small dishes of cucumber salad, pickled radish, kimchee, tofu, and others too numerous to conjure up to the squid&pork belly special and the prime rib, the food was exceptionally tasty. The service was excellent. Our waitress had mastered the skill of being quite attentive without being overly fussy.
This is a great place to go when you'd rather eat than be seen. I look forward to my next order of bulgogi!Listed in: Around the World in 80 Bucks
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Review from Gary B.
North Grafton, MA
3/14/2008
The food here is good. I have had much better, but I am still happy to get a meal here.
They sell out of the lunch boxes very quickly though. I have gotten there around 12:15 and 9 out of 10 times they were out of the boxes. That is OK though because the one time I was able to get one I was not impressed. The portions were way too small. the nice thing was i got to try a few things that I had not tasted there before so I knew I could order those off the menu and enjoy them.
The Chap Chae is by stand by order although I have tried many things off the menu. The Chap Chae is very tasty. It is loaded with veggies and meat and has a lot of flavor.
The service is pretty good. There is one waitress who is very friendly and remembers me each time I come in, even if I go a few months without going there. She is very fast and you will often see her literally running from the dining room to the kitchen and back. -
Review from Larissa C.
New Orleans, LA
2/22/2011
If you are looking for a suburban location for Korean barbecue, this place puts up a good fight. My sister and I choose to come here on a Friday night as an alternative to going into the city, and we weren't disappointed. The location requires a little scouting because it's hard to see off the main road (as said in other reviews it's located in a strip mall). Once inside, however, it offers a homey, no frills, atmosphere with a lot of families sharing a dinner there. After being seated we were given a pot of hot tea without having to ask, which is always perfect for fighting off New England winters. This evening we choose to have the BBQ, and we decided to have the short ribs and squid. The seasoning on beef was nice, but the squid won the evening. I would come back just to have this dish again. Our server was diligent and friendly, considering how busy she was, and after our meal we were given two slices of tasty orange. Yum!
My only caution for this restaurant is they don't serve any alcohol, which was a little disappointing since I love to have a beer with BBQ. -
Review from Han K.
Woburn, MA
4/22/2008
It's not bad. It's not great, but it's not bad. The atmosphere can definitely use sprucing up a bit, but the food itself is adequate Korean food, it's not the best but it's certainly not the worst in the great Boston area either. If your nearby then it's worth stopping in.
Why oh why Boston do you have to have mediocre Korean food compared to NYC and LA? -
Review from Steve E.
West Newton, MA
12/11/2010
Had dinner here for the first time, last night, with my wife and 14 yr old son who is a foodie as well. We have been looking for a great Korean restaurant ever since Seoul Kitchen in Brighton, Ma. disappeared.
We started with the Sliced rice cakes in a hot chili sauce, which was in a spicy and tasty sauce except the rice cakes were small 3" long rice flour logs, boiled and pretty tastles. Great survival food but not very interesting. The chili sauce certainly helps to dress it up, but not enough to order it again.
We then tried the Korean style pan cake which we thought was very good and not too greasy Good flavor and texture.
We always try the Bibim Bap ( In a heated bowl, so it creates a yummy crust with the rice and keeps all the food hot) as the true measure of Korean comfort food. They did this pretty well but again we were not blown away by the dish. 7 out of 10 but I like finding the 9's and 10's that make eating a transcending experience between art, chef, culture and food. The assorted cold dishes of kimchi, cold stewed squash and bean sprouts were very good.
The people who work there are very friendly, gracious and attentive. Pop music playing incessantly, which I find out of context and annoying. Large screen TV on- great for sports events but not for dinner. I would recommend just turning it off, as CNN/ news happens to grab the attention away from the food and dining experience.
Alcohol is not served here so no cold beers to contrast the very hot Bibim Bap. I don't know if they allow you to BYOB, but I would check with the management.
Maybe, we will come back to explore the other dishes, but not in a rush to do so. -
Review from Doris W.
10/10/2009
By far my favorite place for Korean BBQ. After eating at Koreana and Chung Ki Wah, they stand out as being consistent in terms of service and quality. I have yet to check out other places but so far this place hits the spot.
Their kalbi is really good. I decided to try something different today, pork belly with their special sauce which is basically sesame oil. Not a fan of it. I like their spicy pork and chicken as well. My favorite dish there is the tuk bok gi. The sauce is spicy and tasty! The rice cake was cooked just right. Their scallion pancakes aren't so bad either.
Service is always consistent and friendly. They usually cook for you but when they're busy you get to do it yourself. One negative is that they don't have a liquor license. Not a major factor for me but it could be for some folks who like to drink with their BBQ.
As with all BBQ, don't go here before going out. You'll smell like BBQ. -
Review from Nancy L.
San Francisco, CA
4/10/2008
Go in clothes that you don't mind fumigating with the delicious smell of Korean BBQ smell for days because New Jang Su is that kind of a place! Even if you are not getting the grilled BBQ meats, most tables around you will, so your clothes will smell anyway. And you will regret not getting the BBQ in the first place and hit yourself in the head!!!
Highly populate by dining Korean people (always a good sign of authenticity when the natives haunt a place), NJS is this tiny hole in the wall in Burlington along Rte. 3 that you would totally pass by because the sign is predominantly in Korean. But the food is sooooo good, fragrant, and satisfying!!!
The ban chan (free Korean appetizers) are plentiful and include a good selection of spicy kimchee and nonspicy veggies. Service is fast and efficient but if you seem in anyway non-Korean or eating with your non-Asian friends, the waitress will aggressively grill your meat. Just politely say that you want to do it yourself and she'll look at you skeptically but back off.
So leave the ball gown and tux at home and get yourself some authentic Korean BBQ!Listed in: The Best Of
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Review from Ria B.
Somerville, MA
11/10/2008
Very satisfying experience! And less expensive and stuffy than the bourgeois-ified Korean restaurants around Mass (i.e. Apgujung and Koreana). New Jang Su reminds me of the comfy old places I would go to in Cali with my family, where we enjoyed times when my siblings and i would char things on the grill and then run around in the parking lot while the parents kept chatting over delicious rice tea. Oooohhh yeah the tea is so good there too! Gah did I just become my mom?
Anyways... in summary the Kalbi has da bomb marinade. The japchae is delish, and the bulgogi is savory good! It's too bad they don't do buffet style, though I don't think any of the Korean places in Mass do that. Also they tend to cook the food for you which is ok if you are not a control freak. -
Review from Anna W.
2/18/2009
This place is the shiz. Up until I found New Jang Su, all of my Korean food experiences have been bleh (Shilla, Koreana, etc.). This place really makes me appreciate and love Korean BBQ. It's easy to drive right by this place because it is barely noticeable from the road. But, if you are coming from 95, look for the CVS, and it's in the next lot over. I definitely had to drive by at least twice before I realized where it was. There is also a ton of parking in the front. Definitely a huge plus for me!
The staff there is SUPER friendly. We had a large group of ten people, and we had two incredibly sweet and helpful Korean ladies helping us all night. They cooked all the meat for us, gave us more of the delicious little side dishes whenever we ran out, refilled our drinks, etc. They were all super attentive and nice.
The meat we got for the Korean BBQ was tender and marinated to perfection. For our large group, we got 7 orders of meat, and it was more than enough. However, be prepared to reek of Korean food and smoke when you leave... but I guess it goes with the territory when you eat Korean BBQ. Price was also reasonable considering how much food we got.
Highly highly recommend! Go check it out if you're jonesing for Korean BBQ!Listed in: Did Someone Say "Asian"?
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Review from Eric Y.
Brookline, MA
6/16/2007
This restaurant is 4.5 star!! I decided not to give it a 5 star (almost though) because there must be a Korean restaurant out there that is better than the rest that I haven't tried. This definitely is the best Korean Restaurant in MA and comparable with all the delicious Korean restaurants in Los Angeles. In addition, I think it is better than Koreana.
I tried this place for the first time last Tuesday. It was pretty packed for a place on a Tuesday night considering it was far away from the center of Boston. More than half of the customers were Koreans, suggesting that the food must be excellent and authentic.
I had the Ribs, Pork and Squid. All three were excellent if they were grilled right, so make sure you would do a good job. The panchun (little dishes) were really good and, speaking from a Taiwanese point of view, authentic. The waitresses were really nice. The only disappointment was that they couldn't serve alcohol. Give this place a try but bring your own beer! -
Review from Sergio M.
MA
6/29/2007
I work in the are and just found out about this place by chance.
It's not too small. perfect if you go on with a group of people because the waiters cook your food on the barbecue grill which each table has.
The service is really fast. The food is sooo tasty.
Bring some extra mints for afterwords as the food has a lot of garlic but is not heavy for digesting.
Prices are not for a daily lunch place. If you go at nights or weekends make a reservation. -
Review from Debbie B.
Stoneham, MA
4/15/2010
New Jang Su- I want to kiss you on the mouth.
The place looks scary from the outside. Man up and get in there- sit down and order the spicy rice cake apps. They were the kind of spicy you had to keep eating to quell the heat.
Then we got the BBQ. Short ribs and sirloin. It was just delicious. The staff was great and friendly- attentive and open to giving you suggestions. I came hungry, left full. Will go back.
A special warning....do not eat the spicy rice-cakes after midnight and then go to bed. Lit my chest on fire! And that's a big fire....... -
Review from Iv L.
Boston, MA
5/27/2011
Best Korean BBQ I have had in Boston area.
I recommend going with at least 2 other people in order to try out their food. Going with one other person will just be expensive and you may not get to try all kinds of food.
I highly recommend their GALBI.. best I have had
Get the Squid and Pork Belly ...
Jap Chae
Bi Bam Bap
expect to pay around $25ish/person .. there is a minimum of 2 orders for using the grill... so going in a group will help with the cost...
oh yes, there is plenty of parking, it is not a classy place but good enough to go in groups of people... casual setting..
it is not brand new inside, so don't expect much...
if you don't know already, the food is brought out raw and cooked on your table and you eat it with a self made lettuce wrap. the restaurant will provide these side dishes that can go inside the lettuce wrap... -
Review from Caitlin C.
Boston, MA
10/21/2009
Well my Dad was at a conference in Manchester and he wanted to have dinner with me, so I was looking for a decent place North of Boston. Based on the Yelp reviews and my love of Korean BBQ I chose New Jang Su BBQ.
It was a solid meal, but I can't say that I was particularly wowed by the experience. The restaurant was nearly empty, but I wouldn't expect a large crowd on a Tuesday night in the 'burbs. This meant that the staff didn't have much to do. The service was very attentive, but I think they could have served us a little slower. It definitely felt a bit rushed. And the decor was a bit worn-out looking.
We started out with the Shrimp Tempura, which was fine (except that it was molten lava hot and I burned my mouth). Then we had the Bul Go Ki (delicious!) and the Spicy Pork and Veggies (fantastic!).
Overall good food and service. I just don't think I'd make a special trip out to Burlington to dine here. -
Review from Susan D.
Burlington, MA
7/12/2008
I really liked their barbequed beef. The servers were sweet and helpful, telling us what each tiny appetizer dish was, and grilling up our meat perfectly. It was a tad empty when we got there, but got slowly filled up when we left. Granted we did show up on a random Wednesday at 6pm... so it could have been just us weirdos.
I especially liked one Yelper's advice to get the dumplings because they were de-lish!!!! I will definitely get some of that again :) and the juicy beef and rice :) -
Review from Jang David K.
San Jose, CA
10/8/2009
Few years ago, i thought this was the best place ever for Korean BBQ. Oh boy I was wrong. All the marinated meats are drenched in sugar (i didn't know that back then because i was just fat and loved sugar...now i'm on a diet and I can tell how much sugar they put on the marination).
I love their service but side dishes are so weak compared any Korean BBQ places in NYC and the price is way too high. All their soups/jjigaes have too much MSG and if you are really craving for some Korean BBQ, check out Korean King BBQ in Canton. I think they do a better job than this joint for sure. -
Review from Sara G.
Cambridge, MA
1/25/2010
I was curious about Koren food, mostly because I watch Food TV and they are always talking about Bi Bim Bop, or making it, and to me the combo is interesting looking, especially given the egg on top.
Anyway, i did not have the Bi Bim Bop. I had the pork kimchi. It was delicious and the perfect spice. Now, two days later, the spice is rather intense, so make sure you eat it all in one sitting.
The wait staff was amazing. They pointed out some popular items (that were not the most expensive, like at some restaurants) and they were very kind.
I was hoping the lunch specials previous yelpers raved about would be available on the weekend. however they are not, in true restaurant form. So it's a little pricey for weekend lunch (my item was $15 and most on the menu were $12).
I would go again, probably to try out the little grill table things. seems very fun and interactive. -
Review from Keith M.
Dunstable, MA
5/1/2011
Box of beef something for lunch. I never had Korean BBQ before, so the food was pretty good. Unfortunately, the grill seemed to waft a gas smell once in a while and that threw me off.
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Review from Juggy W.
Waban, MA
10/15/2007
kinda hard to find at night if you dont already know where it is. The pancake was really good but the oysters and shrimps were TINY... maybe overcooked or been in the microwave?!... it was kinda soggy. The bbq was pretty good... came with 6 diff banchans per 2 ppl (only 2 re-fills allowed per 2) and quantity was enough to feed 2 adults.
The wait staff is usually too busy to attend to our needs since they are kinda short of ppl on busy nights. -
Review from Ken A.
Medford, MA
6/10/2010 1 photo
Everything about this place is fantastic! The decor is nothing special, a few pan Asian touches are purely token. The food is another story, the meals are as authentic as possible, utilizing as many genuine ingredients and spices as possible. Everything is first rate, no wilted lettuce or brown radishes every side dish is fresh daily.
The entrees are outstanding, flavorful, and aromatic, there's no blurring of tastes or smells. The Bip Bim Bap is amazing, the mix of flavors, textures, and temperatures are all complimented by fresh herbs for a unique experience with a common meal. -
Review from Didi S.
Wellesley Hills, MA
7/9/2010
New Jang su was my first Korean restaurant and is great for families or groups. The post-middle-aged owner is sweet and will show you how to eat bbq properly. She humored my parents enough to even write out the Chinese characters for Jang su (it's changshou, btw). There's no air conditioning, and the bathrooms aren't anything I'd take a picture of (the door to the women's bathroom may not have been able to lock), but it's comfortable and you're surrounded by other families.
The barbeque is solid, especially the squid, though I feel like the meat quality may have gone down since the 90s. Legit Korean friends say that it's a bit too sweet though.
The Bibimbap is good (can you really go wrong though?), naengmyun as well (don't think it came with pear but was sooo good with bbq), dukbokki alright (may be overcooked), and the japchae's also pretty okay. The seafood pancake is a family favorite, though I don't really have a good sense of what everything should properly be like. So, I'm pretty happy with the food but probably wouldn't come unless I was with a group. -
Review from Daniel M.
Boston, MA
11/20/2009
This was my first experience with Korean BBQ. Sadly I was disappointed. It was a Thursday night at 7, not another soul was in the place besides the employees. The inside seemed drab and melancholy. So much for atmosphere.
Appetizers - Started with shrimp tempura and chicken tempura. The shrimp was fantastic, unfortunately the chicken was just short of popcorn chicken from the frozen food section of a grocery store.
Main Courses: went BBQ and tried a little bit of everything
Squid - eh
Chicken - eh
Prime rib - eh
It was almost inconvenient to have them cook it for you. They stand over the table and reach into the middle to perform the cooking. Which meant that the two people on the ends close to the cook couldnt lean over their own plates and eat. Bad design I guess. Maybe there should be U-shaped tables and the cook and grill are in the middle? Also think almost $20 a plates is steep
