19 Best Korean Restaurants near Germantown

“I had such a wonderful experience at Kpot in Whitehall! From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel welcome. Our server Wendy was absolutely amazing – she was so kind, patient, and helpful. She took the time to walk us through the menu, answered all our questions, and really made sure we had a great dining experience. One of the sweetest moments was when the staff gave my baby a duck balloon and even played peek-a-boo with him – it truly made our visit extra special. ❤️ Small details like that show how much they care about their guests. The drinks were delicious, the food was fresh, flavorful, and very filling, and overall, it felt well worth the money. The atmosphere was fun, the service outstanding, and everything came together perfectly for a memorable meal. I highly recommend this location if you’re looking for great food and an even better experience. We’ll definitely be coming back – and asking for Wendy again!“

“Pretty good Korean style place. HUGEEE portions and HUGEEE menu of Korean classics to choose from. We got beef bulgogi and spicy cod soup. Huge mound of piping hot beef with rice and some small sides. Fish soup had huge whole slices of fish in it! At first I was unsure of the cost but you definitely get what you pay for. I was very full. Flavor wise it was all quite good! You can tell the food was made to order and not just reheated. Update: Pictures when we came back for takeout for bulgogi and Tteok-bokki with noodles. Beef still excellent and the noodle dish wowww so soft so good.

There is not a lot of Korean food around here, so we will certainly be back! They have some other items too like chicken katsu and omurice if you want that. I will try the hot bibimbap next time.

You can eat in the food court they have kiosks to order dine in or takeout and large photos on TV screen. Relatively clean.

Also please remember this is a food court takeout establishment. Some reviewers giving low stars but with expectation of Michelin grade flavors, I don’t understand it. I eat a lot of Asian food and thought this was pretty good. Lots of Korean and Asian people also eating around dinner time so also another good sign the locals like it. It reminds me of my trip to Korea.

Edit: if you need a takeout box for 25 cents maybe just go to the ATM take out $20 and buy a cheap drink or snack (of which there are many many many good ones) and ask for a quarter??? All done within 5 minutes or less. Anyways those two low reviews should actually be the proof you need that the portions are not tiny.“

“So good and flavorful! Love the various options and the packaging! Food was fresh and delicious! Delivery was quick! We will surely be repeat customers!“

“oh my goodness. Everything, the freshest seafood I've seen in just about ever, delicious broths, huge portions, great presentation. My first hot pot experience and I will be back, a lot of times. Met the owner, and he was wonderful too. I highly suggest supporting this tasty, and fresh establishment“

“It was delicious!! Definitely recommend the Cup bap and the spicy crispy chicken.
The cup bap came with fried rice, spicy fried chicken , peppers, lettuce and onions! It all tasted wonderfully together.
The crispy chicken sandwich was topped with a cabbage mix salad, pickles, red onion and your choice of sauce. I picked the coleslaw as my side and it was delicious!
They gave us a side of free fries while we waited!
Can’t wait to come back and try more items from the menu!“

“The first thing I will say about this restaurant is that I had previously gone to the bakery next door and didn't even know there was something here. The other businesses in this mall have their signs in large font on the top of the building but this place only has a small sign above the door. I only found out about this place via a friend's recommendation.

As for the food, my favorite was the Ja Jang Myun. I have only had it a few times before but this place definitely was the best. I also liked the seafood pancake a lot. I would definitely order these again and recommend.

The Japchae noodles and Bibimbap were good but I think I have had better ones at other places. But these dishes at other places seemed to be noticeably sweeter so maybe here is healthier, who knows. I think the the prices were still reasonable with the portion for the japchae being especially large. Finally, I wasn't a big fan of the banchan appetizers. The kimchi was below average in my opinion and also not much variety. I did like the 2 radish appetizers though.

Although this place had some standout dishes, I think it was not my favorite Korean restaurant in terms of taste. But the prices for the portion seemed better than others in the area so I think we got good value for the price.“

“Hands down the best sushi you will ever have! everything is super fresh and so yummy. Never a disappointment! When ever my dad is town he always wants get sushi from Aery he says it's best sushi he ever had. Besides the great food Nicole and Jon the owners are so kind and VERY friendly. keep up the great work! And thank you for always filling my belly 😋“

“Its the same folks from Ichiban buffet which used to be by Costco in Gaithersburg, so you know the food and service is great!
They still serve tasty sashimis and California rolls , more over their menu includes various other stuff ! Id highly recommend to everyone who likes great asian food

Parking: Easy parking as its the same as the lottery super market!“

“Another week back in the “rock” decided to get some jjajang myun on the fourth. Unfortunately, although it normally is open until later. Wang closed just as I pulled up with another couple at around 4 pm. Saw that this was the closest Korean place open and took a chance. Very homey feel, awesome waitstaff, hard working diligent. Kept my expectations low, however, not to be disappointed. I ordered only two dishes instead of my usually go to three or if really hungry, four dishes. Food came out quick, customers sitting at the adjacent table made great recommendations. Wolfing down my food as usual, Yooooo, the 떡볶이 was fire!!!! Very 쫄깃쫄깃해. And, the Chick Neng’s was really good , too. Positive note, I 우연히 bumped into the awesome associate pastor of Maryland central and his fam. What a blessing! 그럼 안녕히 계세요 마라나타! 🙏“

“Amazing experience, food was perfecto and nice experience. 100 % Recommended!“

“love it here! great asian options in a comfy location!“

“Stayed at a local hotel and ordered from Door Dash. SECRET SPICY CHICKEN was great. Pretty much like General Tso's Chinese but a tad spicier. Large pieces of good quality chicken, even the medium order was too much for me. Pair it with steamed white rice, put the rice in the sauce. Very good.“

“The service is super quick, and the food is well worth the prices. I love the fluffiness of their onigiri--it's a simple snack, but one that keeps me coming back! The food is flavorful and has a really fun presentation for dining in. Lovely plates and bowls and pretty cool chopsticks. 1.6 starsThe atmosphere for dine-in eating is nice too. It's in a Lotte supermarket as part of the "epiQ Food Hall". Somehow though, the space has a vibe entirely of its own, separate from the hustle and bustle of noisy shoppers. You can definitely have a comfortable meal dining in with your friends, or a nice one-on-one lunch with your partner. 1.6 stars.If I had to detract full points from a 5 star review, it would be on price. The prices are not bad for what you get, but they could stand to be a dollar or two cheaper on some of the larger meals. I think that would really round this place out as a 5 star spot for quick Japanese food that doesn't skimp on portions, but also brings a quality meal to the table.Overall, I'd say 4.8 stars.“

“Good food, love the salad, and good service!“

“Wow. The sushi is so good and so reasonable. I didn’t get a photo of the fried chicken bc we ate it in the car!!! Bonus.... the folks there are so nice.“

“I love this place for the vibe and the fact that it stays open until 2:00 a.m. is a huge bonus. Sometimes I’m just so hungry late at night and there’s nowhere else open. Weekends are especially fun when other diners get into the karaoke. It creates such a lively and welcoming atmosphere.

On my first visit, our server was named Vicky (or Vicki) she was super sweet, very attentive, and made us feel comfortable the entire time. Overall, just a great server!

The food was decent, and I’ll definitely be coming back, mostly for the awesome late-night energy and fun vibe.“

“A friend of mine put me on to bb.q chicken and it was the greatest turn of events! I'm not a foodie by any means, but this Korean chicken is to die for! This is my second time having it from this location in Lotte Market. First time, part of the order was missing (not their fault! It was lunch with my coworkers and it was a huge order. Something is bound to fall through the cracks); today, i double checked everything while at the dining area at the recommendation of the gentleman working the register. Everything was perfect! He was very courteous and kind, and I greatly appreciate him & anyone in the kitchen. It was another huge order and they handled it perfectly! 10/10 will always recommended bb.q chicken!“

“Great food. First time for my MA cousins who are visiting for a few days.“

“Excellent food! And a Most Charming gal brot it out to us with nice words about my big dog Ice! :) Will go there again!“