36 Best Korean Restaurants in Annandale

“One of a kind! Awesome selection of Korean and American snacks. The service is top notch. The atmosphere is upbeat with a lounge vibe. Highly recommend.

Only caveat is parking might be tough during peak hours. Be careful parking in Honey Pig and Rumba lots adjacent to 1943 Classic.“

“Best Bul jok bal and mak guk su place in DMV area.
The interior is looking like pocha, so people might come here for just drinking. However, you guys can just come to this place for having dinner. They are mostly delicious.

A place where buljokbal and makguksu are delicious. A taste that cannot be beat even in Korea.
The interior looks like a bar, so people come here late in the evening to drink. However, considering the price, taste, and quantity, this is one of the few Korean restaurants that is worth coming to for dinner.“

“Good beef bone soup coupled with kimchi and rice. I added some salt to the soup which tasted plain at first. The beef was very good though.

Friendly staff and attentive service. We went on a Friday evening and were able to be seated immediately.

A free parking lot was available around and behind the restaurant.“

“The food was really delicious, just like what I used to eat when I went to visit my grandmother in Korea! Tofu stew, jjolmyeon, and kimbap with a lot of perilla seed powder, and the side dishes, especially young radish kimchi, are the best.... In this time of rising prices, the price and quantity are good, and the taste is truly the best!“

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at Incheon Nova, a modern fusion Korean cuisine restaurant, and I must say, it was an absolute delight! The culinary experience at Incheon Nova surpassed all my expectations with its delightful and delicious dishes, each infused with a touch of creativity. The flavors at Incheon Nova were simply explosive! From the moment I took my first bite, I was instantly transported to a world of culinary bliss. The combination of traditional Korean ingredients with innovative cooking techniques resulted in dishes that were not only unique but also incredibly tasty. It was evident Chef Ahn at Incheon Nova possess a true passion for his craft. The modern and stylish interior created a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it the perfect setting for a memorable dining experience. Whether you're looking for a cozy dinner for two or a celebratory gathering with friends, Incheon Nova offers a versatile space that caters to all occasions. What truly made my visit to Incheon Nova exceptional was the friendly and accommodating staff. From the moment I walked through the door, I was greeted with warm smiles and attentive service. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of my dining experience was enjoyable, offering helpful recommendations and ensuring all my needs were met.“

“This place seems like a clean traditional Korean snack bar with a male owner and a female owner. All the delicious food is here. Squid kimbap. Jjolmyeon. Awesome, awesome. I want to go eat again

Vegetarian options: Jjolmyeon with vegetables. Freshness. Highly recommended“

“This place is very spacious and clean. The servers were super nice and accommodating. Fun place to try nice Korean food and have some drinks. It’s a good place to watch some sports games too! Great place for a large group. There are private rooms as well. Would definitely come back.“

“Come sing at the bar! Room! With great food and drinks!!“

“The service was excellent. I like the special treat in the end. Glad we decided to go here.“

“Saturday night dinner for a group of 6, and I was able to reserve a table about 2 hours before arrival. The best items we got was the stir fry octopus dish with noodles. Must order. Absolutely delicious, not too spicy, perfectly cooked, a crowd pleaser. The banchans are yummy, and every dish except the cabbage kimchi was vegetarian, which was helpful for the one vegan in my group, and they were able to find good options on the menu as well. I ordered the individual combo, with the pork stir fry and seafood tofu soup. My friend who ordered galbi got a lot more meat than I did, I was jealous. Everything was delicious. I ordered medium spicy level for the tofu soup, I could probably gone for spicy. A friend who is sensitive for spicy food regretted getting mild and said they could comfortably handle medium. Another great Korean food option in Annandale.“

“Been here a few time with my friends and it has been consistently a great time! The spot is nice, staff is very friendly and attentive, the rooms are well maintained, the tech is easy to navigate. There’s just a lot of good things I can say. I will warn you, the Karaoke is pricey (can’t remember off the top of my head) and the food is great but expensive, so eat beforehand if that is a concern for you.“

“Gom Ba Woo is the best place to go to get a "home cooked" Korean meal.

Every time I go in I feel like an invited guest, going over to a family's house for dinner.

I really love this place. Consistently good food, clean and welcoming.

I wouldn't go anywhere else for Korean food in Virginia.“

“Reliable restaurant for authentic and good Korean food. We usually get marinated galbi and mul naeng myun (cold buckwheat noodles). You know a place is good when most the clientele is Korean lol. Prices are a bit high but that seems to be the trend everywhere post pandemic.“

“The food here is really so delicious >_<!!Gopchang hotpot, kalguksu, bulgogi, pork taco,I was surprised because all the menu items, including whelk somen, rib bibimbap, etc., were delicious!!I really recommend the tripe hotpot and kalguksu!Especially in the summer, the combination of Makguksu + Chuncheon Dakgalbi is crazy... .??????“

“The owner, is super kind the price is super cheap free ice cream
steamed egg,bulgogi,cold noodles and corn cheese is delectable. 5 stars

Kid-friendliness: The owner is super kind to kids its like she is a loving grandma.“

“We love this place. My favorite place for Korean BBQ. You must try. Small place but they serve good Korean food and service. I always have bbq and dongdongju for drinks. Korean pancake is great too. BBQ set it serve with steamed egg and kimchi soup plus a lot of side dishes.“

“It was a really delicious meal.
I was completely surprised by the size of the cutlassfish.
However, I didn't know that lunch was not available on weekends, so I ordered two for lunch. I also added dumplings..haha
Lunch and dinner prices are different.
Although we couldn't confirm it.
It was a more delicious grilled fish meal in the U.S. than in Korea.“

“5 Stars

Mad for Grill, a Korean restaurant in Annandale, VA, is a spot that will keep you coming back. The “조기구이정식“, Grilled Yellow Croaker Set) is exceptional—perfectly grilled with deep, rich flavors. The side dishes (banchan) are like little appetizers, and the Kimchi is hands down the best I’ve ever had in any restaurant—fresh, flavorful, and incredibly special. It’s a taste that’s sure to impress, especially for those new to Korean cuisine. Plus, the convenient location makes it an easy choice. If you’re after authentic Korean food, Mad for Grill is a must-visit!“

“I started ordering from SB Hans every other day for myself and/or coworkers about 6 months ago as they've quickly become our favorite, and they have yet to disappoint me. They provide quality food, efficient packaging and excellent customer service. The employees recognize my name at this point and greet me with such gratitude and warmth it almost makes me shy. Great spot for korean food, their pictures closely resemble what you get.“

“You have got to ask for Jay Kim, he is the best server in the house. He was patient and ever so helpful with us as first time hot potters. I had a vegetarian hot pot, well, except for the dumplings. Although they have no vegetarian options, he worked with me and provided me with an alternate option. It would be more awesome for them to add it to their menu tho for those of us who just love veggies. The broth is vegetarian based so it makes sense to have a vegetarian option along with it. We had a party of 8 and Jay Kim made it so much fun!!! The food was absolutely delicious. Everything was so fresh. One other option that would have been great to have would be fresh ginger at the sauce bar and mushrooms on the vegetable plate. We were all pleasantly pleased with our food. The ambiance is very nice, low light but more than enough to cook and enjoy each other's company. Jay Kim made sure we always had what we needed. The sauce bar was amazing, so many choices. I recommend making a few bowls, some for the broth and and some for dipping your cooked food. If you get any type of meat, also make a sauce to marinade the meat. You don't have to but it made a good difference. Meats are thinly sliced for quick cooking and again,so fresh. The price was worth the amount of food and the experience. There is an all you can eat option or an a la carte option where you just get one meat selection and a vegetable plate which was more than enough for us as a party of young ladies. This was a great first hot pot experience and I definitely recommend it, just make sure to ask for Jay Kim. I know you will enjoy it!!!“

“Today I place an order around noon for delivery at 9:00pm. I order the dish Soondae+Bossam, the order came right at 9:00pm on the dot. This little girl came out the car name Jenny with mask and gloves(due to all the virus going around)... very professional and clean. Food was great 10 out of 10. Would strongly recommend eatting here!“

“The beef sweet and sour pork is excellent.
The meat is soft and the meat is sliced ​​thickly so it tastes good.
Jjamppong, filled with the scent of seafood, disappears without you even knowing when it is gone.
However, people working while eating. I felt uncomfortable staring at it too much“

““Karaoke, great drinks, and an excellent staff make this a great night destination for someone looking to have a good time with friends. The food is also great, presenting many exotic and delicious dishes, as well as the old classics. The place itself looks amazing, with a great night ambiance, complete with hanging lights and great music. And did I mention the super-fun karaoke?.”“

“Honestly if you want kimbap this is the place to go.
I have been going to red holic since 2010 and the owners have been consistently changing however the current owner knows how to do bunshik! Twigims are so crispy, tteokbokki and kimbaps are perfect, soondae is alright.
Do not expect a five star restaurant level service here because that is simply not what korean bunshick is about.
Come here for the affordable, wonderful, delicious food!“

“I have been here many times with my family and friends, I love this place because Food is so delicious and fresh with reasonable prices and staffs are so kind. I didn’t come here for a while but still same as always which means great food and wonderful service BUT Somehow everything got even much better with quality of food and service. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE if YOU WANT TO EAT GREAT FOOD WITH RIGHT SERVICE ~!!!!!!“

“They were quick and the food was awesome“

“Cool place to hang out and play 8 balls ???? with friends ????
Plus, the owner, Mr. John, is very kindly and friendly to customers . He doesn’t hesitate to redo the drinks until you’re happy with your drinks ??????. My favorite drink is Lychee ?.
Love it .????“

“This is the place to go if you want chinese style korean dishes. Tried almost every one of these in the area and this one is the best. Their fried dishes are very well cooked. Jjampong and jjajang dishes are all so well prepared and portions are great as well“

“Always thought the place was okay at best but wow they have made a massive improvement!
We had spicy pork belly, mul naenmyun and bibim naeng myun and it was so Much food!!
Soy bean paste soup and egg along with their banchan was also very good.
Service was top notch and friendly. They cook all the meat for You to perfection and overall was pleasantly surprised!!“

“The best Galbi in town!
Loved their Mot-nan Pork rib, but now my new favorite is their Korean traditional beef-Galbi ! (Marinated Galbi, not LA Galbi)

No fat in the beef Galbi! & I love it!
So tender, soft, and tasty!
The new management really improved the taste~“

“I'm checking in once a week hahaha a great malatang kwabarou restaurant! The most delicious malatang I had in the DMV area. This time, Kwao Barou also came out and became my favorite malatang restaurant. The owner is so friendly that it's always nice every time I go. Because I can add whatever toppings I want?

Parking: Since it's inside a supermarket, the parking lot is really spacious.“

“Excellent and clean shabu shabu restaurant. The selection on their AYCE was generous for the price and everything was delicious! You can see them cutting meat to order in the back! However, service was honestly a miss — while our waiter was friendly, he was handling too many tables to be able to check in with us for additional orders, to take away empty plates, and to get us the check. Might have been a staffing issue just on the day we went though“

“My fiancé and I decided to have dinner here last night. I have to say considering how busy and packed they were last night cause of Valentine’s Day they handled it very well. Our server, Asher did an amazing job. The whole night he served us with a smile. Will definitely be coming back.“

“My family and I enjoyed a wonderful dinner here. The restaurant has a lounge-like atmosphere but feels very family friendly. The staff are courteous, attentive, and respectful. The food was fresh. All of the meats were well prepared for grilling, and the Bulgogi and the Beef brisket were out of this world! The spicy rice cakes and steamed egg were definitely my favorite appetizers. All in all a wonderful place for a night out.

Dietary restrictions: One of the dipping sauces they serve at the table is peanut oil based.“

“I love this place, every taco just melts in the mouth and the portions and prices here are amazing. The bibimbap I got this time was saucy and tasted like heaven. The churros are crispy and made to perfection. THE FREE SALSA to die for, it’s super delicious.

My only issue is they used to play good music and now they just play the remixes? Like every single song but remixed and it honestly takes away from the experience bc it gets really repetitive and annoying. They could just play anything else.“

“Love this delightful little yogurt drink and snack shop! Tucked away on the far end of the K-Mart parking lot, Yomie's is one of Annandale's best hidden gems. Despite being a part of a global chain, Yomie's maintains the local vibes with its tiny, cozy shop with only two small tables, and super friendly staff. The yogurt and rice drinks are all delightful, with a rich creamy texture and slightly tangy flavor from the yogurt. You can customize your drink with a bunch of different flavors, including various fruits or dessert-like treats (e.g., Oreo). I love the hawthorn, which gives a nice hint of fruitiness and extra tanginess from the sour chunks of fruit, and it adds yet another texture to mix in with the rice. The rice makes a phenomenal topping, as it gives the drink a bit more body and chew, without all the sugar and with slightly less effort than, say, boba might. The combination feels wholesome but also like a treat.

Yomie's also has a pretty large food selection, including mochi donuts, Korean hot dogs, and yubu pockets. I decided to get two of their yubu pockets, and they were quite sizeable -- two or three could easily be a full meal. The yubu itself was slightly sweet and savory, and it was the perfect vessel for a dollop of warm rice and my toppings of choice. I opted for the spicy tuna and stewed mushrooms, both of which were phenomenal. The tuna was tasty and super rich from the mayo, and I loved the combination of the cold fish with warm rice and yubu. The mushrooms were incredibly flavorful, both from their natural earthiness and the soy sesame glaze they were cooked in. It was nutty, savory, and umami, and all around a delightful vegetarian snack.“