26 Best Korean Restaurants near Greenbelt

“What is it about astronaut-types who love sushi? This might be a generalization but Osaka is a NASA haunt. I’m pretty sure this sushi restaurant’s bread-and-butter is due in part to the fact they are literally across the street from NASA and know how to serve delicious sushi with decades of veteran expertise.

Osaka Japanese Restaurant offers tasty and reliable dishes. And has for many years. It does not have a fusion menu or flashy decor. It does has traditional Japanese fare that you will enjoy and likely come back for.

The sushi bar, itself, is small. I’ve sat at it a few times, over the years, and found it a friendly and comfortable place to dine alone. The service in the large dining area is usually austere and efficient. I’ve only ever seen one waiter work the entire restaurant at night and he does it well.

When we dined here, recently, I was in a Japanese comfort food mood. So, this review is devoid of any raw seafood reflections. There are many, many options outside of sushi to choose from at Osaka.

I was relieved to know that our dishes came with miso soup and a ginger dressing salad, as should be normal at full-service Japanese restaurants. The dressing was so good that I sipped most all it after the salad was gone. I lost all of my dignity and sipped it like soup.

I ordered a Bento Box. The Bento Boxes are impressive, here, because of their variety and portion size. We enjoyed Bento Box “B,” with salmon teriyaki, 6 California rolls, shrimp and vegetable tempura, gyoza dumplings and white rice.

I wouldn’t dare ask for a California roll substitution because I’m guessing everyone else does and classically Bento Boxes are not ‘make your own’. But I abhor the painted-red faux crabmeat in California rolls which one finds at many restaurants and markets. Not these rolls, at Osaka, however! I actually more-than-liked their California rolls and Ican honestly say I do not usually eat them without removing the meat. Not here. This is really saying a lot about their food quality, here. I didn’t ask but I think they actually use real crab meat instead of the pollock or otherwise fish blend that 95% of places use in California rolls. When you’re in the state of Maryland eating California rolls, faux crab meat is heresy.

The salmon teriyaki in the Bento Box B was a tastey surprise! It was super-fresh, perfectly seared and not overcooked. The shrimp tempura were average/fine. The vegetable tempura was even better: asparagus, eggplant and a yam. I think the fried coating could have been lighter and airier but it was not too thick.

The gyoza dumplings were a definite stand-out: were these homemade?! They must have been because they were expertly seasoned, delightfully herby and aromatic. Must get more gyoza!

Entree #2 was pork katsu called Ton Katsu. The pork was good but I much prefer their chicken katsu. The person I was sharing these dishes with preferred pork. It was good and well-seasoned. The ton katsu sauce was complex and the umami was definitely there. It was thick, smoky and dark. Not at all sweet. We also requested the sweeter teriyaki sauce on the side and I ended up using equal parts of each.

The second standout at Osaka was the cabbage side dish which came with the pork ton katsu entree. This was a lovely and unique presentation of thinly-sliced cabbage along with other flavors. I don’t know if they also offer this as an appetizer but I really liked it. I also added some ginger dressing to it and tasted even better.

All in all Osaka Japanese Restaurant in Greenbelt is maybe overlooked and should never be because their sushi and entrees are at least reliably classic and good, if not delicious and - at times - even surprising.“

“The Chicken wings here at bbq Chicken and so scrumptious. They're consistently mouth watering and finger licking special. In particular is this the so with the honey garlic. The flavors and the cook are perfectly balanced. They're maybe a dollar more than say Wingstop, but oh man it's worth it and more. Can't go wrong with bbq Chicken.“

“The food is fantastic!!!!“

“this was literally the PERFECT sunday evening meal….highlights for me were the tteokbokki, spicy pork belly, and kimchi 🙂‍↕🙂‍↕ our server was also absolutely amazing & our food always came out relatively quickly after ordering! we got the AYCE A menu & it was a very great deal for the amount of food we ate :-))“

“Yes, the food is delicious but what makes this NoMa location is the attentive and caring customer service. I messed up an order for four by placing it for another location. SeoulSpice NoMa crew to the rescue. No questions asked. Same order ready for me in less than 3 minutes. Customer service of this caliber is rare these days. Bravo and thank you, SS NoMa!“

“I love the food! It’s so good. I brought my daughter for the first time and she wants to come back this weekend!“

“visited here from out of town and it was me and my friends’s first meal!! we ended up going again the second night because of how good it was. the owners are incredibly hospitable and lovely! they also really care about their food and how people receive it. i had the pork belly bibimbap the first night and the gochujang sauce was amazing! and the second night, i got the sushi combo :D AMAZING“

“we love their jjajjangmyun and jjambbong! very delicious!“

“The food is good, but I’m gonna have to remove stars because of the customer service. 😕 When I first entered, I wasn’t greeted. The associate just stared at me, as if to say “I don’t have all day. Are you gonna order anything?” She had the most stony expression… It was only my second time here, so I was quite sure I had not had any negative encounters with anyone. I was trying to get suggestions and ask questions about certain things, but every time I asked a question about something, the server just dumped it in the bowl. He never answered the question. When I got to the cashier, I apologized, because I wondered if I had done something wrong. But he just referred to me as “diva,” and tried to assure me that nothing was wrong. I told him I didn’t appreciate being called a diva. I just don’t like being treated like I’m a problem when I haven’t done anything. I gave two stars for service, because my first experience was so amazing! I don’t know what happened.“

“Great experience with Ahmed Ahdulkareem as our waiter! He was quick to change grills, offer refills and bring out anything we needed! 10/10! 💚💚💚“

“Great wings! We turned around after passing the location and ordered the soy garlic wings… they were amazing, fresh, and clearly made to order! Fries were good too, not greasy either. Price is in line with wing places nowadays. Will return!

No place for dine in, carry out only.“

“The best, most delicious, and healthiest food I had from takeout.From the Bulgogi to the Fluffy White Rice to the Glass Noodles and Sesame Oil with Crushed Garlic. I love it down to the Scallions lol. And if you call the cook, he will prepare it just the way you like it andanswer any andall questions that you may have. I'm a regular customer here. They definitely got Seoul!!!“

“The food is really good! Serving sizes are family-style for most plates, so one plate is meant to be shared amongst those at the table. Service was efficient, friendly, accommodating, and the person processing our transaction informed us very clearly of the pre-charged 20% gratuity for the party of 6 or more (which we were, so I appreciate the clarity). The atmosphere is lively without being too loud, clean, tastefully decorated, open and spacious. There is a window where you can see the fresh noodles being made to order! Authentic Korean food, not a large variety of drinks (just soda, really - coke products, beer, liquor, and water). When the menu mentions spicy - it's spicy! But even regular items that don't mention spicy might have a little kick.“

“Great Korean fried chicken and cheesesteaks“

“Nice atmosphere, food was delicious. I love Korean food and this is the place I usually come with my family. I recommended them highly.“

“Friendly decoration and fresh homemade food. Free public parking cross the street from the restaurant. Smiley owner!!“

“Great place great atmosphere and excellent food“

“Great community kitchen to work out of 👍“

“Ma and Eam are the best people u ever want to meet they showed nothing but respect and a lot of. Love in there food 5 stars sis“

“Duane provided excellent service from start to finish! He was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. His bartending was top-notch, and the drinks were absolutely delicious, well-made, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. You could tell he took his time making sure every drink was just right. He was professional, welcoming, and made the whole experience even better. Definitely ask for Duane if you visit, you won’t be disappointed!“

“Must GO! MUST EAT! Sooo GOOD! Will NOT disappoint! YOU WILL GO BACK, AGAIN and again and again!“

“Wonderful mixture of flavors and textures. Refreshing and filling at the same time. Definitely a must if you like asian mex fusions. 🤤“

“I am sure Korean food is the best when tasted in Korea. That's why I'm not a big fan of Korean restaurants abroad. However this one, Rice Bar in DC satisfied me for real. 다만 제 느낌에 1회용 숫가락이 좀더 크면 좋겠고 젓가락에 일본어 적힌 점이 아쉽.. 그래도 또 들리고 싶네요.“

“I ordered Mr Yangs Vegan on uber eats and it got prepped and delivered to me fast, but the flavor of the items wasn't that great and seemed to what anyone could make at home. I ordered the Shrimp and fries, Beef and broccoli, Crab Rangoons and the Garlic knots and out of those, the garlic knots tasted the best.“

“I frequent the Navy Yard location 2x out of my 3 day work week and the bartender/server Evan is by himself 9/10 times. He does a phenomenal job and it’s very attentive. The food it’s always fresh and hot to order. Honestly, I have no complaints“

“Good portion sizes and prepared fresh at your table. Music videos were cool and gave insight into the music culture in Korea. The bench seats are HARD! And the automatic tip added to my bill as usual sets me off. Limited dessert menu. I will go back to try the galbi next.“