Myung Dong 1st Ave

Myung Dong 1st Ave is a Korean restaurant and bar on Harvard Avenue, suited to an evening of shared food and drinks. The menu includes rice dishes, noodles, stews and anju, the smaller dishes eaten alongside alcohol. Bibimbap and soft-tofu stew give you an individual meal, while corn cheese or dumplings can start an order for the table.

This is a more animated setting than a quiet dinner spot, with K-pop videos a familiar part of the room. Come with friends who want to order several things and spend time over the meal. The restaurant is at 90 Harvard Avenue in Allston. Check its current menu and service hours before making late-night plans, since bar closing times and the kitchen’s last orders may differ.