Probably the best Korean takeout I have had in the city so far. My favorite dish was either the Gallo Bibim Bap or the Shrimp Japchae. The Rose tteok bokki was good but I should have gotten cheese on top which is my fault. The Ganjang chicken was also insanely crispy and juicy and so amazing. It was a small spot so definitely best for takeout. The man behind the counter was kind and ensured my order was correct before I left which was great.

Got this for takeout and I was satisfied . We ordered these items most favorite to least: 1) haemul pa jeon (5/5 good texture, taste, and sauce) 2) jokbal (5/5 large portion and texture is awesome if you like cartiledge) 3) bibimbap (4/5 solid, but nothings stood out. Refreshing!) 4) fried rice ( 4/5 tasty to mix with the other good dishes) 5) tteobokki (4/5 good cheeses and flavor; I'm just not a big tteobokki person) 6) tangsu yuk (3/5 ate it kind of cold so not as satisfying and pork was a little dry). Sauce that comes with makes it kind of better 7) chicken bulgogi (3/5, it was dry... not sure which chicken dish though but it was solely chicken Overall, I ate a ton of food and went into a food coma. Food came fast and was solid to have for a family gathering. We ordered a lot at once so it is a plus that they got everything we ordered correctly! It can be complicated with so many items.

This is a decent spot to get jjajangmyeon and jjampong. The food was decently priced with filling portions- the half size of the tangsuyuk came with more than I expected! I liked that the restaurant gave side dishes- some places don't automatically give you them. There was a decent amount of seafood in the broth, and I liked the spice level. My main complaint is that I felt there should be more sauce for the jjajangmyeon, as the noodles were barely covered after we mixed it. Overall, this is a solid place with a lot of different options. It's a casual spot with a lot of people ordering takeout, and the workers are very friendly as well. I would definitely come back!

I would say the food is 4/5 but the service is 5/5 so I'm going to round up. This is classic Korean comfort food that's fast and casual. It's not the best but it's a good standard for when you're in the mood or craving it. Their bimbimbap is priced a bit higher but they get the scorched rice done right when you get the Dolsot. Staff was very attentive and considerate so I'm being generous with my review. Main cons would be the lack of variety in the banchan and the flavors of certain dishes could be more rich.

Quality Korean food spot in Malden! I got the seafood soodubu jigae which is basically just hot stew/soup. This is definitely a great comfort meal for a rainy and cold day! Lots of veggies, lots of seafood, and lots of flavor! There is a lil bit of everything. Great service and I enjoyed the complementary side dishes! Super yum and refreshing! The inside is a little small with only 5 tables so it's good for small parties or eating a meal by yourself :) Overall, I had a great first time experience here! Definitely come check it ou

BAB Korean Bistro is located at 205 Centre Street in Malden, MA. The restaurant serves up fast food Korean dishes with cafeteria style seating. If you prefer an elevated dine-in experience, the restaurant has another location located at 1374 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA. The Malden restaurant is located on a strip and there is a huge shared parking lot for the restaurant and businesses on the street. There is no need to worry about finding parking. My favorite dish is the Pork Tangsu Yuk, thin strips of fried pork with a sweet and sour sauce. There is fried onion, wood ear mushroom, broccoli and red bell peppers for an added pop of colors. The half size is plenty of food for sharing. The seafood pancake is also a dish to share if dining in. The LA Galbi is very tender and my kids love eating this. They also love the black bean noodles, Jjajang Myeon. I recommend the cold noodles during the summer time. The cold naengmyeon noodles is served in an icy slush broth with sliced cucumber, asian apple, an egg for garnishment. You can order this with or without a spicy sauce. The noodles are chewy and the waiter will cut the noodles for you after bringing it to the table. We have only tried the spicy pork stone rice bowls, Spicy Pork Dolsot Bibim Bab, which was very good. My first few visits, the tofu soups broth had been bland when they first opened, but had become more flavorful during later visits. My favorite being the seafood tofu soup. My husband prefers the kimchi tofu soup. Two dishes I was highly disappointed in was the jokbal and the Samgyupsal. Both were so dry. Their Korean fried wings and drumsticks in the sweet soy sauce was tasty and the batter was crispy, however, the chicken was also dried out. I probably wouldn't order these three dishes until they work out quality control. You can ask for free refills of side dishes and there are three, kimchi, broccoli, and yellow pickled daikon. There is plenty of drinks to try. Perhaps the most intriguing was the Korean sweet rice drink. The tables fit at most four people. I don't recommend for group larger than four. Even with a group of four, the seating is very tight. There can be a wait time on some nights even for this fast food joint. I definitely recommend this restaurant for quick take out Korean food. After ordering takeout and many dine in experiences, I can say that consistency is an issue from time to time. If you enjoyed their Malden location, you should try their Brookline location for a dine in experience. Their Brookline location also has outdoor seating during the summer time.

One of the first places I have ever been to in Boston and it did not disappoint. This is a really great spot for affordable and delicious Korean food. I have had a lot of korean bulgogi and japchae in my time, but I admit this place is in my top. The portions are huge, prices are great, and the service is excellent. I had an order of the bulgogi and there was so much meat. The other plates I tried were good as well. I will 100% be back very often probably to grab a bite to eat as this place is so fast and food so flavorful. Highly recommend!

Decided to finally give this place a try after passing by the place more than 10 times! I was concerned of the parking at first but then realized that there is a big parking lot beside the line of business and restaurants on that area (that solves my parking concerns) Came here with my hubs kids all first time for us. I got the soulongtang (ox bone soup) beef fried rice and the jajjang. Food came pretty quick, reasonable time I would say. The server is pretty friendly as well. They were also nice to give some dumplings on the house, that was such a nice surprise for a first time costumer. The space of the place inside was not as big, they prolly have like 4 tables and seats around 4 people. Would love to come back next time and try some of the other dishes