50 Best Korean Restaurants near Kensington

“Friends raved about this place. So, I picked up Bulgogi Bibimbap 😋 and I'm so happy I did!
It was Delish! I'm really surprised that this place wasn't crowded.
The place is simple and nice. There's limited seating inside but there is more seating outside. And the service is friendly. I was hungry but I'll try to remember to take a photo of the food next time. In the meantime, eat here. If you like Korean food, I think you'll ❤ it just as much as I did.“

“Zane was my waiter and he provided the most kind and patient service. I’ve ever had here and I come here often.“

“Great evening at Anju with work colleagues. The food was exceptional , full of flavor and beautifully done. As chefs ourselves, we were all impressed. Service was warm and smooth throughout. Thanks to Chef for coming by and explaining his dishes ., A great personal touch. Highly recommend.“

“GO TO LIZ!!! She was absolutely amazing and such a delight to have around, my first experience here and it was superb because of her. Such good energy and a vibe. Very good explanation and great recommendations. Will be coming again and will be seeing her! ❤❤“

“The food is fantastic!!!!“

“Everything about this place was Fantastic! There are so many sides and appetizers to choose from. They all came out almost immediately. I love the brisket and the beef bulgogi, which paired really well with the onion salad I got on the side. The staff was very nice and attentive!

I give this place a 10/10 and will be back for my Korean BBQ fix soon!“

“I have ate multiple times at this restaurant and the service and food was fantastic! The food was hot and seasoned to perfectio“

“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“

“First time here and the food and drinks were amazing. Marcus was our server and he was great at walking us through the menu and made some great recommendations. What was even greater was that he worked with the kitchen to make sure my dad’s salt restrictions were taken care of with each item that we ordered! They even made the soybean soup less salty! We didn’t even have to remember or remind them! Bravo Marcus and Seoul Prime for that extra special care! It’s so hard to find restaurants that cater to these dietary restrictions. Loved the ambiance, loved the service, loved the drinks, loved the food.. definitely worth a visit. We will be back.“

“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 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.“

“Hi! I love the food, but I just had a TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE at Rosslyn. The person at the counter threw my food at me, was incredibly rude, and laughed at me while I was speaking with the manager. A total lack of respect. Me gusta mucho la comida , pero la atención de la sra de el mostrador fue realmente fatal , me tiró la comida , le pregunté el nombre de forma amable h me dijo que no tenía y después con actitud grosera mientras yo hablaba con el manager , esto daña la imagen de este lugar ! Es importante que ella reciba entrenamiento de servicio al cliente .“

“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 were in town too see the Cherry Blossoms. While looking for something quick to eat, we stumbled upon SeoulSpice. I have been craving my mother's cooking... You guys are the closest to her cooking that I teared up while eating.... All the way to the last bite. 😋 And then we went again the next night!“

“I Highly recommend this restaurant. I had Mother’s Day dinner here and it was AMAZING! The food was great and the customer service was Top tier. The manager Edin was attentive and friendly. My entire family enjoyed ourselves. I will definitely dine with those guys again in the future. Small parties and Large parties are Welcomed. 2 👍🏾 Up.“

“This Fried Chicken is unlike anything I have ever tasted. The boneless wings are SO PERFECT. They have a light and airy Ness to them and yet are ao wonderfully crispy. We always get the honey garlic boneless. They are truly amazing every time. I have never had anything like this, and will happily be coming here for years to come. Use scissors to cut up the chicken and get some rice and pickled radish to make it truly a taste perfection.“

“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 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.“

“Great experience at this restaurant!

Kind service, good food, quality side dishes. Everything was served piping hot, which was a huge plus. Taste wise, all of the dishes were a bit on the milder end. Not a good or bad thing. Just a personal preference thing.

It's a bit pricey, but I can't complain too much because the food was delicious.“

“Best chicken Katsu I have had since I left Hawaii. The owner was amazing last time We went which is why we went back. Well that, and the food is amazing. Also, I never ever right reviews that's how good it was.“

“In DC for 6 days, if it weren’t for family gatherings that included tons of food, I Would Have EATEN HERE EVERYDAY! Seriously love, the Love! Bring some of this great food to Boston!😘“

“Excellent food, superb service and great portions! Totally worth the money.“

“Delicious food, cozy place!!“

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

“One thing I love about mom and pop Korean places is that you often find them in the oddest, out-of-the-way locations. This is certainly true of Yett Gol, which is tucked away in the corner of a rather run down Glenmont strip mall.

Definitely not the kind of place you'd expect to find decent Korean grub. And yet, Yett Gol is exactly that. Quite decent. None of their dishes disappointed, the service was friendly and the atmosphere was cozy.“

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

“Great Korean fried chicken and cheesesteaks“

“This place is legitimately fantastic. I’m a big fan of hole-in-the-wall office building delis (okay, it’s an admittedly unusual interest…), and this one is a great example. It’s got that perfect mashup of deli standbys like breakfast sandwiches, subs, and sandwiches, plus a bunch of things from the owner’s background - in this case, great Korean food. Likewise, the variety of snacks and drinks is similarly broad, with a lot of unusual things you don’t see many places. Too bad it’s only open on weekdays, but if you’ve got to see a specialist for some doctor’s appointment, this is a good reason to pick one at 5454 Wisconsin.“

“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.“

“The food was excellent and the service friendly and quick. We are no experts on Korean food, but we thoroughly enjoyed our Jaeng Ban aka Jang Myun, Spicy Pork Bulgogi, and fried dumplings. The servings were so large that we took fully three additional meals’ worth home with us. The proprietress was incredibly sweet and patient as we asked about the menu.

Completely satisfied, so happy we came to try Wang Jja Jang for our first time. We’ll be back. Highly recommend!“

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

“Quaint little family owned coffee shop with an attentive staff. Great coffee!“

“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“

“So delicious my first time there“

“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.“

“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!!!“

“Great place great atmosphere and excellent food“

“Great community kitchen to work out of 👍“

“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!“

“Seoul Spice is absolutely amazing!
The food is incredibly delicious, fresh, and full of authentic flavor. The portions are generous, leaving you fully satisfied and impressed with the value.

The customer service is outstanding. The girl with glasses and a red shirt was attentive, and professional, which made the whole experience even better.

Seoul Spice never disappoints! 🔥🍜💯“

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

“Ugh. I really wanted to like it, service is great! Good people very helpful. Just the food I dont know in my head and what others have hyped, i was hoping for more banging flavor.

Clean place

I order the hot cheetos kong dog whole beef 7/10 the breading and beef taste good the hot cheeto did not taste like it. Plus left a werird pink gum taste after

6 pc wings buffalo. 7/10 had better but cooked perfectly nice crunch

Fries normal style crinkle cut

Price is on the high end. TO ME it did not correlate to the meal but i understand its all freshly made from what i can tell“

“Really good hidden little Korean Fried Chicken spot. Plenty of options, good servings for the price (relative to the KFC standards of this area) and a great selection of flavors for the chicken itself. I’m something of a fried chicken fanatic and can confidently say this is a sleeper gem. Definitely check it out.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“This has been our family’s to go spot for delicious korean food for years!
Our favorite dishes are: LA Galbi and Japchae.
The seafood pancake is a hit or miss with how much they under fry. We also enjoy the GalbiTang and soondubu.
We love the many selections of banchan.“

“I eat at Iron Age every time I pass through DC. It is an awesome experience with great food. The price is also very good at $30 for 90 minutes. I just can't order the shrimp because it is whole shrimp with eyes and all.“

“Yum! Good quick breakfast and not expensive. Huge menu, too.“