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Best Korean in Cambridge

Korean food in Cambridge — from Korean fried chicken to bibimbap. Find the best Korean restaurants near Harvard, MIT, and beyond.

3 restaurants curated

Korean food has surged in Cambridge, propelled by the city's large Korean student population and a growing appreciation for the cuisine's bold, fermented flavors. From crispy Korean fried chicken to sizzling bibimbap and warming soon-tofu stews, the options keep expanding.

Insider TipKorean fried chicken spots often have the best value for large group orders — many offer combo platters with multiple sauces.

Wellington-Harrington

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Hot Chix Boston

Korean Fried Chicken · Wellington-Harrington

Hot Chix Boston provides casual fried chicken and Southern food to Cambridge. Korean-style fried chicken with Southern influences, crispy and flavorful.

4.5$$T accessible

Central Square

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Koreana

Korean · Central Square

The Korean BBQ spot in Cambridge. Grill at every table, you cook your own meat. Galbi (marinated short ribs) and samgyeopsal (pork belly) are the essentials. It's a full experience - the banchan keeps coming, the soju flows, and you leave smelling like delicious meat. Worth it.

4.4$$$T accessible

East Cambridge

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Seoul Soulongtang

Korean · East Cambridge

Korean comfort food done right. The sullongtang (ox bone soup) is the signature - milky white broth from hours of simmering, perfect for cold Cambridge winters. Also solid for hangover recovery. Unpretentious, just good soup.

4.3$$T accessible

Frequently Asked Questions

Cambridge has Korean restaurants in several neighborhoods, with options ranging from casual Korean fried chicken spots to sit-down restaurants serving traditional dishes like bibimbap, japchae, and bulgogi.

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