Myung Dong 1st Ave

"This late night spot is a solid choice for a little after concert pick-me-up, as it offers decent Korean snacks until late. Watch K-Pop videos on the televisions, eat delicious ramen or “hangover cure” haejang-guk, and get faded on the soju watermelon." - Nathan Tavares, Valerie Li Stack, Terrence Doyle

"Let’s be clear here: you will be coming to this lively spot with K-Pop videos on the TVs first and foremost for either the half-yard beer towers or the soju cocktails served in watermelons. That’s fine - communal drinking is almost always fun. But don’t miss out on the Korean food, even if it’s just for snacking. We like the blood sausage, rice cakes, and crispy dumplings." - dan secatore

"Big, communal drinking vessels are kind of important at Myung Dong. But whether you split a tower of light beer or a watermelon filled with soju, you shouldn’t let the drinking (or the endless loop of K-pop videos playing on every TV) distract you from the really good Korean menu. This is a place where you should come late at night when you’re sick of the bars but still want to have fun - especially since most bars don’t serve blood sausage with spicy rice cakes or crispy vegetable dumplings so good you’ll end up ordering a second plate to help you get through that watermelon." - dan secatore

"As long as it’s not a part of a wake or an intervention, a group dinner is inherently fun. But if you want to take an added precaution to make sure everyone has a good time, throw in some communal drinking. At Myung Dong in Allston, you’ll find giant soju cocktails served in watermelons to go along with a big Korean menu that will have something for everyone. Consider saving it for later in the night, too, when you’ll be more likely to sing along with the K-Pop videos that are always on TV here." - dan secatore

"Myung Dong 1st Ave is one of the best spots for Korean food in a neighborhood known for its Korean food. This Allston venue is lively and fun — it’s always packed, and there are always K-Pop videos playing on the big screens lining the walls — and it’s an ideal place for a couple looking for a first date that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Try the kimchi fried rice or the soft tofu stew, and wash it all down with one of the city’s few $3 PBR tall boys." - Terrence Doyle