Korean restaurant
Iru

Iru is an award-winning Korean restaurant at 238 Washington St in Brookline, MA. It offers Korean home-style cuisine and curated tasting menus, with Chef Hajime Yamazaki drawing on recipes and traditions passed down through his family.
What to expect
- •Curated Korean tasting menus
- •Korean home-style cuisine rooted in family recipes and traditions
- •Samgyetang, a ginseng chicken soup
- •House-made banchan
- •An intimate, cozy setting
Who it's for
- Fans of Korean cuisine
- Diners looking for curated tasting menus
- People seeking an intimate, cozy restaurant in Brookline
- Locals interested in home-style Korean cooking
- Anyone looking for an award-winning Korean spot
Good to know
Where is Iru in Brookline?
Iru is located at 238 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445.
What kind of restaurant is Iru?
Iru is a Korean restaurant offering Korean home-style cuisine and curated tasting menus.
What is Iru known for?
Iru is known as an award-winning Korean spot, standing out for curated tasting menus, Samgyetang, house-made banchan, and an intimate, cozy setting.
Who is the chef at Iru?
Chef Hajime Yamazaki leads Iru and draws on recipes and traditions passed down through his family.
Does Iru serve Samgyetang?
Yes. Iru is noted for Samgyetang, a Korean ginseng chicken soup.
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