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Somaek pays homage to the cuisine Bissonnette fell in love with while cooking with his mother-in-law, Soon Han—so much so that she is officially titled as the restaurant’s consulting chef. The menu, written in both Korean and English, celebrates traditional dishes and a robust banchan menu that includes, but is not limited to, four different kimchi, seasoned cucumbers, and stewed potato. Not to be missed is Cartin’s convivial cocktail menu, featuring flavor-forward, low-ABV libations, and, of course, the eponymous Somaek, a popular Korean drink made with soju and maekju (beer). Hospitality is at the core of this and our sister restaurants next door and all concepts we operate at BCB3.  

"These establishments represent who the partners are as individuals and as a collective, and to bring them to life in an area of Boston that already means so much to us is really special.” - Babak Bina

Somaek has been awarded a MICHELIN RECOMMENDED rating! We are deeply grateful to our incredible team, whose heart and hustle make this place what it is - and to our guests, who fill our tables with joy, laughter and community. Thank you for believing in this little dream.

We are honored to be nominated by the James Beared Foundation as a Semi-Finalist for 2025 “Best New Restaurant” 

Learn more about our sister restaurants and BCB3 by visiting www.bcb3.com