About Buk Kyung

The term Buk Kyung comes from the Nomadic tribes in the northern capital area, a diverse group of Korean, Japanese, Mongolian and Manchurian people who have influenced the culture across the whole continent throughout history. Nowadays, it represents a fusion of the cultures, resulting in a unique style of Asian cuisine.

Buk Kyung originally opened as Garden House in Lawrence, MA in 1994. It was started by Mr. and Mrs Lee, who prepared for their new venture by traveling back and forth from Boston to Seoul to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to run a restaurant, and master the recipes — and secret ingredients! — that would become a staple of their menu.

In 1998, the Lee’s sold their beloved Garden House and opened the first Buk Kyung restaurant in Somerville. 5 years later, in 2003, the Lee’s opened a second location in Allston.

To our customers new and old alike, our deepest gratitude for your continual support. And for the novices – come in soon! Trying new foods can be daunting, but also an exhilarating and rewarding treat. If daily homemade noodles don’t suffice, then perhaps a quote from The Boston Globe on Jajangmyun will do the trick: Tastes like heaven.