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SANBADA
SANBADA is one of the best korean restaurants in Boston for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Allston.
Sanbada arrived in Allston in early 2026 as the first outpost of a three-restaurant Korean project, and it immediately drew a Boston Globe rave along with lines down Brighton Avenue — an opening that, by most accounts, represents the mos…
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Rating (Google) 9.2
203 reviews
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9.2
Rating
Based on 203 reviews
Best for
date night and hidden gem
Price and pace
Splurge territory
Neighborhood
Allston · 165 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA 02134, USA
Price
Splurge territory
Google rating
9.2 from 203 reviews
Address
Allston | 165 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA 02134, USA
What to order
Signature dishes at SANBADA
Wood-fired mackerel
Spicy pork set
Bulgogi patties
Unlimited banchan
Why go
What makes SANBADA worth the move
SANBADA works for date night in Allston because the room and the food both help the evening land. Wood-fired mackerel and Spicy pork set also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 203 Google reviews.
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Public rating
9.2 from 203 Google reviews
Best for
date night and hidden gem
Style
Korean in Allston
Spend
Splurge territory
Best for
Know before you go
Google rating: 9.2 from 203 reviews
Popular dishes: Wood-fired mackerel, Spicy pork set, Bulgogi patties
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0 diner reviews · reviewed by David Park for SANBADA
Google snapshot
9.2 from 203 reviews
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Editorial review by David Park
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For now, SANBADA holds a 9.2 rating across 203 Google reviews.
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Plan the visit
Quick details
- Address
- 165 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA 02134, USA
- Price
- $$$$
- TastyPals score
- Coming soon
- Google rating
- 9.2 (203 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Korean
- Neighborhood
- Allston
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Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does SANBADA serve?
SANBADA is a Korean restaurant located in Allston, Boston. Sanbada arrived in Allston in early 2026 as the first outpost of a three-restaurant Korean project, and it immediately drew a Boston Globe rave along with lines down Brighton Avenue — an opening that, by most accounts, represents the mos…
What is SANBADA best for?
SANBADA is best for hidden gem, date night. SANBADA works for date night in Allston because the room and the food both help the evening land. Wood-fired mackerel and Spicy pork set also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 203 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at SANBADA?
SANBADA is in the Splurge territory price range ($$$$). Google rating: 9.2 from 203 reviews
What should I order at SANBADA?
Start with Wood-fired mackerel, Spicy pork set, Bulgogi patties and Unlimited banchan. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Is SANBADA worth visiting?
SANBADA holds a 9.2 Google rating from 203 reviews. SANBADA works for date night in Allston because the room and the food both help the evening land. Wood-fired mackerel and Spicy pork set also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 203 Google reviews.
Where is SANBADA located?
SANBADA is located at 165 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA 02134, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Is SANBADA good for a date night?
Yes — SANBADA is tagged for date night dining. SANBADA works for date night in Allston because the room and the food both help the evening land. Wood-fired mackerel and Spicy pork set also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 203 Google reviews.
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