1. Somaek

    Korean

    In a spare room steps from Boston Common, Chef Bissonnette's kitchen honors his mother-in-law's recipes through jogae jeon—clam pancakes with chive salad—and a doenjang jjigae whose soybean broth quietly settles around pork belly and soft tofu. The cocktail list, anchored by the house somaek of soju and beer, suggests a place that knows its tradition and moves within it with ease.

    The New York Times
    2024 · The Restaurant List
    The 25 Best Restaurants in Boston Right Now
    James Beard Awards
    2025 · Semifinalist · Best New Restaurant
    Boston Magazine
    2025 · Best Empire Builder · Best of Boston
    2025 · #14 · Top 50 Restaurants in Boston
    Michelin Guide
    Selected Restaurant
    Address
    11 Temple Pl, Boston, MA · Boston
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    On the Way What's Around

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