Woori Korean Fusion Grill is one of the best bets for Korean outside of Boston proper. Get the spicy, crispy chicken, or get out.

Reliable Market is Union Square’s go-to for Korean and Japanese groceries (it’s also got a tremendous craft beer selection.) The shop started serving hot food for dining in about a year and a half ago, and boy is that a good thing. Get the spicy pork bulgogi.

Whether you hit the OG Buk Kyung in Somerville or the second iteration, Buk Kyung II, in Allston, the meal is going to impress. The tofu kimchi jaeyook — a spicy pork dish — is reliable, as is the naengmyeon, which is a dish of cold buckwheat noodles served with thinly sliced beef, daikon radish, cucumber, and a boiled egg served in a chilled beef broth. On a cold day, try the mandu soup.

Both locations (there’s a second in Kenmore Square) are beloved, but try the original in Allston. The soft tofu soup and the kimchi stew are what you should be eating.

Kimchipapi Kitchen is a new addition to the Allston Korean food scene. Owner Joon Son — a.k.a. the Kimchipapi himself — is a proud Allston rat, and he’s serving up a fusion of Korean, Japanese, and poke in his clean, well-lighted space.

Okay, okay: It’s a chain. But so is KFC, and there’s a good chance you still eat that sometimes! The fried chicken at Bonchon is revered because the fried chicken at Bonchon is out-of-this-world good.

When Wan’s closed, it was a real blow for Allston residents. “Why’d it close? What’s going in next? Will it be any good?” Lucky for all, Coreanos was the next tenant at 172 Brighton Ave. The galbi short rib taco is a must, as is the kimchi fried rice with chicken. Keep an eye out for the restaurant’s new food truck as well.

The bibimbap and the various soups at Korean Garden are noteworthy (the mandu-guk, comprised of beef and vegetable dumplings in beef broth, is exceptional), but this spot is best known for its Korean barbecue. Be that square, conservative eater here and get the galbi and the chicken gui. Oh, and the banchan is plentiful.

As the name might suggest, Sojuba is lousy with soju. Be careful: Soju is sneaky strong. Drink responsibly-ish, and snack on some drinking food, like the crispy chicken and scallions.