I wish it was still half the price from before but nonetheless the food is still delicious and very tasty. You should try the tonkatsu.UPDATE: I was very disappointed in the service and the food under new owership. they increased the menu prices again and serve about a 1/3 of the portion from what it used to be and the flavors were off. I was very disappointed from this experience. I've been coming here for almost 5 years and I won't be returning.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Gabriella Telese
Overall the food was pretty good and came out relatively quick. My only issue was it was hard to get our server to put our order in and give us the check because she was running around a lot.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Watermelon Soju
Eliza
The kimchi pancake is so so good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Samuel Patton
Great food, not bad prices for being in D.C. and Korean food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
배은주
D.C I found a really delicious Korean restaurant.We had a really good experience, all the food was delicious and it's a place we would come back to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
telmen khulan
no good services :((the taste of the food has really deteriorated :(
Mario Cruz
This place was nice. The staff there were wonderful place was clean but the seats are old and kinda dirty. I think they need new seats for the costumers it will make it more welcoming to the restaurant. Overall this place was nice especially the food. The food was great for the portions.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Dove Knafo
I’ve been here once before and came back a few years later, pretty disappointing meal. Lacked flavor, really mid dishes that are priced too high for what they are. The food just wasn’t good and they were out of lot of items on the menu (it was the beginning of the week). SLOOooow service for a full restaurant, 2 people covering the front and only one person in the kitchen.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
spainstudies
great sweet and spicy korean fried chicken! service was nice and quickParking: on a crowded street, difficult to park at certain hours
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bul Spicy Korean Fried Chicken
Zhen C.
History of Present Indulgence:Roaming the streets of AdMo with my wife and a few friends and that sweet sweet craving Korean Fried Chicken, AKA the better KFC, hit deep. Physical Exam:Taste - The fried chicken itself was a bangin 10 out of 10. We got the sweet & spicy one but there are a couple sauce options and I'm dying to go back to try them all, especially the BUL one that allegedly will "fire in my mouth." The Kimchi pancake wasn't my favorite. Taste was a bit bland, not enough kimchi, and the texture was a lot doughier than I would've liked. Rest of our party of 5 agreed with that too. The Japchae was also a very okay version. A bit heavy on the sesame oil, under-seasoned, and in a pool of too much liquid. It works as a side if you're looking to have some noodles to accompany the meal. The corn cheese was basically just that. Buttery corn and melty mozzarella that was a nice side but nothing to write to your Korean grandmother about. Ending on a good note though, the Bulgogi Ssam was hearty plate of beef with that sweet, savory taste you look for in a Kbbq dish. Service - It was as good as it can get for a place as busy as they were with only 1-2 servers managing everyone. We did have an order forgotten and our drinks took awhile to come out, but they were definitely working at max capacity. Environment - Crowded and loud, but only because they're popular. It's not the biggest space and they really pack the sardines in the can there if you know what I mean. The atmosphere is fitting for small and medium-sized groups, hanging out with friends, and dining solo too at the bar seating. It's not a quiet, intimate date spot, but it's the type of place you come for the food. Assessment/Plan:Am I absolutely in love with this place and telling all my friends who like Korean food they HAVE to come here? Nah. Was the KFC the exact thing I was looking for, and if I'm craving again would come back? 1000%. Was the service amazing? Not exactly.But was pounding down somaek (mixing soju and beer) with my friends over decent food a great way to spend a Friday night? You bet your ass it was. Is this one of the most mixed reviews I've ever written? Sort of.Am I gonna stop asking questions? Yes, but only after this next one because I think it's the important one if you've made it this far. Should you come here and try it out yourself? YES.
I've been here twice and both times were great and memorable. Not only was the food delicious, but the service was quick and efficient. We ordered a bunch of things to share, and so they brought each dish out one by one as soon as it was cooked. I love the vibe of this place for a group hang out with friends or siblings, we had some laughs over a full table of food and drinks. My only picky thing was that the egg on our bibimbap was over cooked, would've liked it a little runnier. But overall, everything tasted great!
Anudari E.
It's not an authentic Korean food but has some elements of it. I had chicken soon tofu and it was too salty yet watery broth. Other people in my group had chapchae or other Korean inspired food and they enjoyed the portions not thé authenticity though.
Viv C.
Galbi was overcooked and hard to chew. Kimchi stew had good flavor but the pork was very fatty. Good service and vibe though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Johnson Bui
Overall, it was an alright Korean joint and the kimchi was good. The service was also good. Though in our experience, it can be hard to get the check and some of the tables are crazy sticky.After coming here a few times, we feel that the food lacks heat and general depth (compared to a place in Annandale). Execution can vary as well. Sometimes various meats weren't quite as seared and sometimes the fried chicken wasn't very crunchy for being freshly fried.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Anna Burzyński
I lived in korea for many years and came with Koreans. I can’t recommend this if you want good Korean food, which seems to be an impossible venture without leaving DC and going to Virginia. We didn’t try the barbecue, but options such as the ddeokbokki and chicken gizzards were a big miss. Soju cocktails were a big rip-off too. Servers were nice, but this is not worth it if you’re craving Korean food.
I wish it was still half the price from before but nonetheless the food is still delicious and very tasty. You should try the tonkatsu.UPDATE: I was very disappointed in the service and the food under new owership. they increased the menu prices again and serve about a 1/3 of the portion from what it used to be and the flavors were off. I was very disappointed from this experience. I've been coming here for almost 5 years and I won't be returning.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Overall the food was pretty good and came out relatively quick. My only issue was it was hard to get our server to put our order in and give us the check because she was running around a lot.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Watermelon Soju
The kimchi pancake is so so good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, not bad prices for being in D.C. and Korean food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
D.C I found a really delicious Korean restaurant.We had a really good experience, all the food was delicious and it's a place we would come back to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
no good services :((the taste of the food has really deteriorated :(
This place was nice. The staff there were wonderful place was clean but the seats are old and kinda dirty. I think they need new seats for the costumers it will make it more welcoming to the restaurant. Overall this place was nice especially the food. The food was great for the portions.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
I’ve been here once before and came back a few years later, pretty disappointing meal. Lacked flavor, really mid dishes that are priced too high for what they are. The food just wasn’t good and they were out of lot of items on the menu (it was the beginning of the week). SLOOooow service for a full restaurant, 2 people covering the front and only one person in the kitchen.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
great sweet and spicy korean fried chicken! service was nice and quickParking: on a crowded street, difficult to park at certain hours
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bul Spicy Korean Fried Chicken
History of Present Indulgence:Roaming the streets of AdMo with my wife and a few friends and that sweet sweet craving Korean Fried Chicken, AKA the better KFC, hit deep. Physical Exam:Taste - The fried chicken itself was a bangin 10 out of 10. We got the sweet & spicy one but there are a couple sauce options and I'm dying to go back to try them all, especially the BUL one that allegedly will "fire in my mouth." The Kimchi pancake wasn't my favorite. Taste was a bit bland, not enough kimchi, and the texture was a lot doughier than I would've liked. Rest of our party of 5 agreed with that too. The Japchae was also a very okay version. A bit heavy on the sesame oil, under-seasoned, and in a pool of too much liquid. It works as a side if you're looking to have some noodles to accompany the meal. The corn cheese was basically just that. Buttery corn and melty mozzarella that was a nice side but nothing to write to your Korean grandmother about. Ending on a good note though, the Bulgogi Ssam was hearty plate of beef with that sweet, savory taste you look for in a Kbbq dish. Service - It was as good as it can get for a place as busy as they were with only 1-2 servers managing everyone. We did have an order forgotten and our drinks took awhile to come out, but they were definitely working at max capacity. Environment - Crowded and loud, but only because they're popular. It's not the biggest space and they really pack the sardines in the can there if you know what I mean. The atmosphere is fitting for small and medium-sized groups, hanging out with friends, and dining solo too at the bar seating. It's not a quiet, intimate date spot, but it's the type of place you come for the food. Assessment/Plan:Am I absolutely in love with this place and telling all my friends who like Korean food they HAVE to come here? Nah. Was the KFC the exact thing I was looking for, and if I'm craving again would come back? 1000%. Was the service amazing? Not exactly.But was pounding down somaek (mixing soju and beer) with my friends over decent food a great way to spend a Friday night? You bet your ass it was. Is this one of the most mixed reviews I've ever written? Sort of.Am I gonna stop asking questions? Yes, but only after this next one because I think it's the important one if you've made it this far. Should you come here and try it out yourself? YES.
Restaurantji Recommends
I've been here twice and both times were great and memorable. Not only was the food delicious, but the service was quick and efficient. We ordered a bunch of things to share, and so they brought each dish out one by one as soon as it was cooked. I love the vibe of this place for a group hang out with friends or siblings, we had some laughs over a full table of food and drinks. My only picky thing was that the egg on our bibimbap was over cooked, would've liked it a little runnier. But overall, everything tasted great!
It's not an authentic Korean food but has some elements of it. I had chicken soon tofu and it was too salty yet watery broth. Other people in my group had chapchae or other Korean inspired food and they enjoyed the portions not thé authenticity though.
Galbi was overcooked and hard to chew. Kimchi stew had good flavor but the pork was very fatty. Good service and vibe though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Overall, it was an alright Korean joint and the kimchi was good. The service was also good. Though in our experience, it can be hard to get the check and some of the tables are crazy sticky.After coming here a few times, we feel that the food lacks heat and general depth (compared to a place in Annandale). Execution can vary as well. Sometimes various meats weren't quite as seared and sometimes the fried chicken wasn't very crunchy for being freshly fried.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
I lived in korea for many years and came with Koreans. I can’t recommend this if you want good Korean food, which seems to be an impossible venture without leaving DC and going to Virginia. We didn’t try the barbecue, but options such as the ddeokbokki and chicken gizzards were a big miss. Soju cocktails were a big rip-off too. Servers were nice, but this is not worth it if you’re craving Korean food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4