Bab Korean Bistro – Korean. *
Bab Korean Bistro invites diners into a vibrant, modern space where the comforting steam of hand-pleated mandu and the savory aroma of glazed skewers create an immediate sense of neighborhood warmth. Pillowy buns bursting with tender short rib and spicy pork offer a soft contrast to the golden, bubbling indulgence of corn cheese and the addictive crunch of kkanpung-style dumplings. It is a lively destination where traditional Korean comfort food is reimagined with a contemporary flair, perfect for sharing small plates and savoring bold, soulful flavors.
1374, Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02446 +16173835575 https://babkoreanbistro.com0Cuisine: Korean. *
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
What to order at Bab Korean Bistro
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Buldak | 155.5 g | 58.9 g |
| Budae Jjigae | 129.3 g | 54.2 g |
| Spicy Pork Bun | 79.1 g | 41 g |
| Kimchi Jjigae | 21.1 g | 40.4 g |
| Beef Bun | 54.2 g | 38.4 g |
| Rose Tteok Bokki | 159 g | 37.8 g |
| Deep Fried Mandu | 5.8 g | 33.9 g |
| Chicken Skewers | 51.5 g | 26.8 g |
| Cheese Tteok Bokki | 54.1 g | 24.1 g |
| Chicken Bulgogi (Full) | 0.1 g | 20.8 g |
| Dweaji Sundae Gukbab | 0 g | 17.4 g |
| Samgyupsal Bokkeum | 0 g | 17 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Steamed Mandu - $10.99: Handmade in-house beef, pork, and vegetable dumpling Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep Fried Mandu - $10.99: Handmade in-house beef, pork, and vegetable dumpling Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tangsu Mandu - $12.99: Handmade dumplings with sweet and sour sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kkanpung Mandu - $12.99: Handmade dumplings with spicy and sweet sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Pork Bun - $12.99: Bread, vegetable, spicy pork bulgogi, and mayo sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Bun - $12.99: Bread, vegetable, chicken bulgogi, and mayo sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Bun - $13.99: Bread, vegetable, beef bulgogi, and mayo sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Short Rib Bun - $14.99: Bread, vegetable, L.A. Galbi, and mayo sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn Cheese - $10.99: Sweet corn and mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Skewers - $10.99: Grilled chicken on a stick (3 pieces) Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn Dog Plain - $6.99: Deep-fried breaded mozzarella cheese on a stick with sugar, ketchup, and honey mustard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn Dog with Potato - $7.99: Deep-fried breaded mozzarella cheese with potato coating Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Tteok Bokki
- Original Tteok Bokki - $14.99: Rice cake, fish cake, egg, mung bean jelly, and vegetable with spicy sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Tteok Bokki - $14.99: Rice cake, fish cake, egg, and vegetable with spicy sauce and cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rose Tteok Bokki - $17.99: Rice cake and vegetables with spicy cream sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ramen Tteok Bokki - $19.99: Rice cake and vegetables with ramen noodles and spicy sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Korean Pancakes (Jeon)
- Scallion Pancake (Pa Jeon) - $14.99: Korean-style pancake with scallions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kimchi Pancake (Kimchi Jeon) - $16.99: Korean-style pancake with spicy kimchi and scallion Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Scallion Pancake (Haemul Pa Jeon) - $17.99: Korean-style pancake with scallion and assorted seafood Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Chicken Wings
- Yangnyeom Chicken Wings - $11.99: Deep-fried jumbo wings with spicy and sweet sauce (4 pcs) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ganjang Chicken Wings - $11.99: Deep-fried jumbo wings with sweet and glazed soy sauce (4 pcs) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Half & Half Chicken Wings - $11.99: Combination of Yangnyeom and Ganjang wings (4 pcs) Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Dakttongjip - $19.99: Grilled chicken gizzards with garlic, pepper, and vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soondae Bokkeum - $25.99: Stir-fried spicy Korean sausage with vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Samgyupsal Bokkeum - $25.99: Stir-fried spicy pork belly and pepper Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buldak - $26.99: Super spicy chicken dish with cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu - $25.99: Breaded and deep-fried chicken cutlet Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jokbal - $25.99: Soy sauce glazed pork hock with garlic and pepper Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Golbaengi Muchim - $25.99: Spicy bai top shells with noodles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Godeungeo Gui - $21.99: Grilled mackerel with vegetables Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Korean BBQ
- Chicken Bulgogi (Full) - $26.99: Korean-style marinated spicy chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Pork Bulgogi (Full) - $26.99: Korean-style marinated spicy pork Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Beef Bulgogi (Full) - $29.99: Korean-style marinated beef Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- L.A. Galbi Short Rib (Full) - $35.99: Korean-style marinated short ribs
Soups & Stews
- Kimchi Jjigae - $16.99: Fermented spicy kimchi and pork stew, served with rice
- Tteok Mandu Guk - $16.99: Pork and beef vegetable dumpling, rice cake, and vegetable soup Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Seollung Tang - $16.99: Ox bone soup with sliced beef brisket and plain noodles
- Ttukbaegi Bulgogi - $17.99: Barbecued beef stew with vegetables Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Yuk Gae Yang - $18.99: Spicy shredded beef soup with vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Budae Jjigae - $18.99: Spicy kimchi, ham, and sausage with ramen noodles Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Dweaji Sundae Gukbab - $18.99: Bone soup with pork meat and Korean sausage
- Honghap Tang - $15.99: Mussel soup
- Gamja Tang - $21.99: Spicy neck bone and potato soup Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Gopchang Jjigae - $18.99: Spicy pork intestine and vegetable soup Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Wang Galbi Tang - $24.99: Jumbo beef short-rib and vegetable soup Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Sam Gye Tang - $24.99: Whole chicken soup with ginseng and herbs Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal, Sesame Free
- Soondubu Jjigae - $14.99: Spicy soft tofu soup with vegetables and egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb
Noodles
- Jjamppong - $17.99: Spicy seafood noodle soup with vegetables Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Jjajang Myeon - $14.99: Noodles topped with black bean paste, vegetables, and pork Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Japchae - $17.99: Stir-fried vermicelli noodles with vegetables
- Naeng Myeon - $17.99: Seasonal chewy arrowroot noodles with cucumber, radish, egg, and beef in chilled broth
Rice Dishes
- Bokkeum Bab - $13.99: Vegetable fried rice with egg Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium
- Bibim Bab - $16.99: Rice bowl topped with vegetables and egg Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Soy Free
- Dolsot Bibim Bab - $17.99: Rice, vegetables, and egg in a sizzling hot stone bowl Dietary tags: Halal, Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium
- Kimbab - $12.99: Dried seaweed roll with vegetables and beef Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal
Sides
- Extra Rice - $2.99 Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Ssam & Ssamjang - $4.99: Lettuce with soybean paste Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- French Fries - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
Dessert
- Ice Cream - $5.99: Choice of Mango, Peach, or Lemon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Bab Korean Bistro
- What is the highest-protein dish at Bab Korean Bistro?
- Buldak, at roughly 58.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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