BELL86

Bell86 brings Korean small plates to Harvard Street in Coolidge Corner, with a menu that reaches beyond the usual barbecue-and-bibimbap shorthand. The restaurant highlights gujeolpan and sinseollo, dishes associated with Korean royal court cooking, alongside kalbi jjim, its braised short ribs. That makes it worth looking through the menu together before deciding how much food to order.

The drinks are part of the draw, with Korean-inspired cocktails and honeycomb rice wine among the options. Sharing several dishes gives you a way to try different preparations instead of committing to one large plate each. Bell86 accepts reservations and lists separate lunch and evening service, with a break between them. Use the current booking information when planning a visit, especially if you are aiming for a late dinner.