Rockville Arirang Restaurant

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! 🙏

Been a loyal customer for years. To me this is Korean comfort food. My usual orders are the soondubu, dol sot bimbimbap, gamjatang, hamulpajun and LA Galbi. They still provide numerous banchan and service for the most part is good. They do charge for take out containers, so bring you own to avoid the charge.

MoCo doesn’t have many good Korean restaurants, so give this a try if you are in the Rockville, MD area.

Authentic korean food.

Funny how a lot of folks leave bad reviews stating waiters requesting more tip, but they don't state how much % tip they gave. It's a lot of work gathering all the side dishes because it's Korean food. Also the servers have to pay out to host, busboy, taxes, etc on an assumed tip so they can lose money. If you are going to tip 5 - 10 % then go get carryout you cheap bastards.

EDIT: lowering my review because we've gone here on multiple occasions where the waitress begs for a larger tip. Incredibly cringe behavior from a grown ass old lady.

My favorite Korean place in Rockville. Amazing selection of foods and the service is kind and fast. Their spicy pork bulgogi and seafood pancake are amazing

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 1

It's just a great local favorite for casual dining.

Feels like I'm in Korean, around a backstreet restaurant where everything is made out of wood and traditional comfort furniture.

Food was heartwarming, feels like a mom made it and not some business man following the Korean trends.

Only problem, don't go on busy weekends or else you'll have to wait an hour for food. Which is normal everywhere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I wasn’t wanting to give any review but will do it now due to the treatment we got. Ordered a hot bibimbap with beef and seafood pancake.
1. Seafood pancake- oily and barely any seafood (basically deep fried vege plater)
2. Hot stone bibimbap - There wasn’t any meat. Not even the eye could see. (Basically a hot rice vege bowl)
3. Short ribs- now this is a decent amount of beef. Still low quality and quantity.

$$$$ when it came to the bill and paid. Lady followed us outside and asked if that is all the tip. I said that is all. She looked disgusted to where it felt petty. I’m a foodie and generous when it comes to good service and food. Was trying to let it be but you came out to point out your insults at us. LOOK AT OTHER PLACES. Give your money elsewhere.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Great food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Galbi Bibimbap, Seafood Pancake, Sogogi Soondubu

The food is tasty and the staff is friendly and accommodating. We brought our small child and they were very friendly with him.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Terrible service!!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 1

I love this restaurant. I have been a customer since 2009. And I have ordered the same food since then. So I know the taste very well.. this place does not provide the perfection of korean authenticity but close enough to visit often.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tofu Soup, Seafood Pancake

Overall, a great restaurant. A small amount of the food on the menu is hit or miss and this is highly subjective of the person. I loved their grilled mackerel (고등어구이) and their seafood pancake (해물파전). The pork tofu soup (돼지고기 순두부찌개) was great, however I have had times where the rice that it comes with was burnt on the sides as it is cooked in a stone bowl.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tofu Soup, Mackerel, Soups, Seafood Pancake, Spicy Pork, Grilled Mackerel

I had vomiting and muscle pain, and my husband had diarrhea after having dinner here.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

Very good food with reasonable price. Very comfortable and delicious meal after a hard day of work. If you expect royal fancy service, please go to high $$$ place. ENJOY!!! Don’t forget to tip generously.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

These days, I pay enough tips, but it felt like the two wet waitresses wanted to leave quickly while they were eating, and they took turns throwing the bill and waiting for another wet waitress to come and leave...
There weren't many customers and we didn't sit for long, but it was really unfriendly.
The previous Weturis were very friendly...
It has become a place I never want to go to again.