42 Best Korean Restaurants in Annandale

“Friendly service and great food.“

“I visited Sorimmara in Annandale for lunch with a friend today, and we had a great experience. The food was delicious, the prices were very reasonable, and the service was excellent. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and very helpful throughout our meal. I definitely plan to come back again soon!“

“Friendly service! We came in without a reservation and they were able to accommodate us quickly. The rose tteokbokki is soooo delicious!!!! Highly recommend!! The prices are reasonable and their food is delicious - definitely a new favorite in the DMV area!“

“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!!!“

“As a party of two, we ordered the tteokbokki + regular kimbap combo and spicy squid over rice. The food was decent, but not one of my favorite Korean restaurants. The tteokbokki was on the sweeter side. Kimbap was good! The staff kept trying to talk to us in Korean even though we don’t speak it, but that’s okay.“

“Today I had a really satisfying meal at K-Street inside K Market.

The pork cutlet was very comforting and balanced — just a classic, reliable donkatsu flavor.
What impressed me the most was the tuna kimbap. The ratio of egg and carrot was excellent, and the flavor was clean, mild, and not salty or overpowering at all. It felt very different from the typical overly seasoned $9.99 kimbap.

Everything tasted fresh and well balanced.

I’d definitely recommend the donkatsu and kimbap at K-Street inside K Market if you are looking for a simple and satisfying Korean-style meal.“

“Decided to try this late-night place after a long day at work. Since I was dining by myself, I was seated at the bar on the first floor--which I don't mind as it provided me a nice view of the yakitori station. I visited on a Friday evening so it was a little busy, but since I was on the first floor the atmosphere was calmer compared to the second floor. Jack was the only server on the first floor but he was prompt with my orders as well as the other customers on the floor. I ordered the grilled large intestines/daechang with a side order of kimchi as well as a light lychee martini. I've had daechang before, but I gotta say the daechang over here just tops it. They're marinated in this addicting sauce and the intestines were grilled perfectly. That chewiness and greasiness I normally get from eating just one piece of daechang from anywhere else, I surprisingly did not get after eating a few pieces here. I definitely would go again and try out their other menu items, especially their yakitori!“

“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.“

“I can say this is one of my personal favorite to go, especially during summer when it’s so hot outside and I am craving for something to cool down.

Owners are very friendly and always greet you with smile. It’s a self-serve restaurant in a food court, but they answer your questions in a nice manner and appreciates you dining with them.

The food is so gooood. Cold buckwheat soba is a must-try here, especially during summer. There is a bowl of sauce that you mix wasabi and minced raddish, and you put buckwheat noodles into the sauce and eats it from there. Other buckwheat noodle dish are solid as well if you want something warm or hot to heat you up.

Over the summer, I go to this restaurant at least once a month, if not more. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone who wants to eat healthy noodles with diverse flavor.“

“This was a really cozy and yummy place. All of the workers are extremely friendly and the food made me want seconds. I got the sullungtang, the combination sullungtang and fried dumplings and it came with kimchi and it was soooo good. I totally recommend this place.“

“Next stop on the Virginialicious Food Tour Company was Red Holic, and this one really stood out.

Great atmosphere, great energy, and just an overall fun experience. The food was excellent across the board, but what made this stop different was the personal touch. The owner came out, served us herself, poured the Korean beer, and took the time to walk us through everything we were eating. You could tell she genuinely cared that we understood and enjoyed the experience.

That kind of hospitality goes a long way.

And once again, Sujin kept everything running smooth. She does an incredible job tying each stop together and making sure you’re not just eating, but actually experiencing it.

This tour just keeps building momentum with every stop.“

“The staff were very welcoming when I entered the restaurant. My girlfriend and I sat at the bar, and the bartenders were extremely friendly — the service was excellent. The food and drinks were great, and the owner even gave us a couple of pieces of sashimi to try, which were amazing! I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to enjoy a fun night out with friends.“

“Awesome place friendly staff, Ally was awesome she played some uno with us while it wasn’t busy. Karaoke prices are good for the space and definitely great for special events. Great atmosphere definitely recommend if ya wanna be a regular“

“Wonderful service and equally wonderful food ! So glad to have good quality Korean food in our local community!“

“I've been going to Mad For Grill for years, before it was mad for grill and called Nak Won. Not sure if the owners changed but the food is still delicious. Of all the options in Annandale, especially when there are AYCE options, the reason why I choose this place are -

The seafood pancake and cold noodles are the best here. And the kimchi is also very very good. Although it is not the cheapest option, in terms of taste, I tent to lean towards Mad For Grill.“

“Great Korean spot! The army stew came in a huge portion — easily enough for 3–4 people to share. The pork katsu was a bit on the harsh side for my taste, but still decent. It’s a solid place for late-night eats, especially for night owls, but keep in mind that although they close at 2, the kitchen shuts down a little earlier.( Been there once around 11, was told their kitchen was closed) Overall, good food and worth checking out!“

“sooo...this is my favorite spot in the entire NCR. The food is excellent, the service is excellent, and the accommodations and ambiance create holiday memories to remember!“

“My friend and I stopped by Lighthouse Tofu for lunch and really enjoyed our meal. We ordered different tofu soups and shared the Pa Jun, and everything was delicious. The soups were flavorful, comforting, and served piping hot, while the Pa Jun was crispy, savory, and perfect for sharing.

The lunch prices were very reasonable and offered great value for the quality and portion sizes. Just keep in mind that prices are higher during dinner service, so lunch is an especially good time to visit.

The restaurant has a casual, welcoming atmosphere, and the food is clearly the star of the show. While I wouldn't quite give it 5 stars, it's a solid 4-star experience and a place I'd happily return to when craving Korean comfort food in Annandale.“

“Great place! Manager greeted us at door, n sat us. We ordered our meat plate choice. My wife had better variety of Soju drinks to choose from. Don't be afraid to turn d meat or take d beef off grill earlier. A nice little dessert to go as well. Will return. I especially like the outer egg n mushrooms n stuff on grill that other places don't have. Staff is super friendly.“

“The food and service here is always out of this world. Small little coffee shop with great coffee (my fav is their cold brew with cheese foam) the cheese foam is actually a sweet foamy add on that almost resembles mascarpone and is a fabulous touch to the cold brew and not overly sweet just perfect. And I love how there’s coffee pastries and comfort meal staples like Korean fried chicken and teokbokki. I love their rose teokbokki with cheese. Perfect heat with scallions and an egg that makes for a yummy comfort meal. Give it a try ❤ will come back for their KFC.“

““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?.”“

“Just like the name suggests, it felt like enjoying a home-cooked meal. I was so happy to have such delicious, thoughtfully prepared Korean food, and my kids loved it too. Highly recommend the seolleongtang and the bulgogi stone pot bibimbap!“

“We went on Saturday around 6 pm and were able to find parking. Food and service were excellent. Not very busy. However, they are known for more late night business.

Keeping this review here from December 2025 or so: 3 stars
We have been trying to go here with no success. There is never amy parking even after sitting in the parking lot for 15 mins waiting on someone to come out. Surrounding parking areas are blocked off or have towing signs posted. We will keep trying to go, however, since the reviews are good.“

“A traditional mom and pop type of spot with the best cuts of meat any Korean BBQ place can offer alongside a secret sauce that goes well with all of them. I’ve realized that in order to reach a healthy, indestructible, integrated, and whole Jungian psyche, one must get everything out of their Freudian system per se, and no one enables that better than “Little Korea.” The discharge of unconscious psychic content through ‘free association’ among other things can get us to where we want to go in terms of a healthy and integrated psyche. It’s a process which ends with what is unconscious becoming conscious. Hence, the two halves of the ‘yin and yang’ which happen to be on the Korean flag and in turn symbolize the two halves of the psyche which in turn seek integration, namely, the conscious and unconscious halves of the psyche. The unconscious strives to become conscious. And we facilitate it through various techniques, one of which is to get everything out of one’s Freudian system per se. It is of course a tumultuous process, but one which assumes its course nonetheless. And no one enables that whole psychoanalytical process better than “Little Korea.” They have my stamp of approval and always will.“

“The malatang here is seriously one of the best I’ve had! The broth is rich, flavorful, and perfectly spicy, and all the ingredients taste super fresh. I especially loved how customizable everything is, you can pick exactly what you want and it always comes out delicious. The staff are also really friendly and welcoming!!!“

“I had such a great experience here, not just because of the food and service, but because of the owner’s honesty and kindness. Yesterday I almost left double the tip by mistake, and she immediately pointed it out and reminded me to double-check before processing it. That level of integrity really stood out to me.
She is truly caring and thoughtful toward her customers, and it shows she runs her business with heart. I really appreciate her honesty and will absolutely continue supporting this place. Highly recommend!“

“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“

“This was my first time at Sorak Garden. My mom picked it out. I ordered the Kimchi Jigae, my son ordered the japchae, and my mom ordered the Dolsot Bibim bap, We shared the fried mandu (dumplings). All the food, even the side dishes (banchan) were delicious. It tasted like my Mom's home cooking. The flavors were authentically Korean. It's sad that I had to leave MD to find a really great Korean restaurant, but I'm glad my mom took me here. The service was wonderful as well. The food didn't take long to come out, and they checked on us which I really appreciated. I believe the owner even came out to talk with us. It was a really great experience. I hope more people will come here to eat. I didn't take photos this time. But I highly recommend this restaurant.“

“Stop 3 on the Virginialicious Food Tour Company brought us to Choong Hwa Won, and this place has some serious history behind it.

You can feel it the second you walk in. This is not some trendy pop up. It is a place that has been doing it right for a long time. The fact that two of the original chefs are still there says everything you need to know. That kind of consistency and pride in what they do is rare.

The food was great, the portions were solid, and the whole experience felt authentic from start to finish. Nothing overhyped, just really well done.

And once again, Sujin did an awesome job tying it all together. She keeps the pace right, explains just enough without overdoing it, and makes every stop feel intentional.

At this point it is clear this tour is not random stops. It is curated the right way.“

“Amazing wings and fries. Great atmosphere“

“First time trying this Korean fried chicken place, we have many around the neighborhood, thankfully the food made up for the lack of customer service, be prepared to wait since the food is made to order or order ahead, hands down best Korean chicken I've had.“

“This is my second time going here for the jajjangmyeon and it is hands down the best i’ve ever had!! i ordered take out today and it was absolutely phenomenal. i love this place so much and it will definitely be my go-to from now on. the staff are also super friendly!“

“This is our go to late night kbb for they open until 2am(beautiful). Ayce option offer great side, w a limited meat option but im only here for beef brisket so it not really a problematic. Banchan(side dish) are great from mashpotatoes to great well fermented kimchi, and that lovely chive salad perfect combination 😋 Also this time we go for intestines plate from their special menu, my favorite. For a small portion its a lot for 2 and along with a big pot of stew that we called on the side 🤭 Big Fan of their sauces too, and oooh that fresh chillies just bring great heat and kick for every bite you take with the meat. 10/10 recommend to come to this place if u craving that midnight kbbq 🤗“

“They were quick and the food was awesome“

“I had Jjajangmyeon and Tangsuyuk. It was reasonable price and both were delicious. I had low expectations since the most of Korean Chinese food in America was not good. But this one was not bad and good price. I would come back again. Hope more people come.“

“Taco Ssam has a really nice atmosphere, and the interior is beautifully decorated. The tacos were delicious and definitely hit the spot!
The only downside was that I remembered they used to offer unlimited chips and salsa, but on this visit they were an extra charge. I understand that with today’s economy, many restaurants had to make changes, so it wasn’t a dealbreaker.
Overall, we had a great time, enjoyed our meal, and would definitely come back whenever we’re craving tasty tacos!“

“I came to Annakgol and truly enjoyed everything I ate —
the grilled mackerel, the rustic-style pork ribs, and the marinated galbi.
I also loved the dogani soup, the tofu and pork stew, and of course the spicy cold noodles.
These dishes keep coming back to my mind, and every time I eat here, my stomach feels warm and refreshed.

Life and work can be stressful, and for me, the best way to unwind is a good meal.
Annakgol is the kind of place where you can enjoy comforting Korean home-style meals, hearty soups and stews, and flavorful barbecue all in one spot.

What makes this place even more special is the atmosphere —
soft Korean music that our parents’ generation loves plays in the background, creating a cozy, nostalgic, and welcoming vibe.
It truly feels like stepping back into old Korean times.

If you’re looking for a comforting, authentic Korean restaurant in Annandale,
this is a place worth sharing and visiting together.“

“The beef brisket and the beef steak were easily the highlights of the meal. Both were high-quality, flavorful, and grilled up perfectly, so I would recommend focusing on those two cuts. The pork options were just okay.

The staff were attentive and friendly. They kept a close eye on the grill, changed the plates frequently, and made sure our sides were constantly replenished.

Overall, it’s a solid spot for a casual feast.“

“Delicious Food and it’s near me. New Favorite. And Recommended“

“From the moment you step inside, you’re greeted by a beautifully designed space that feels both inviting and stylish. The attention to detail in the décor creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere, making it the perfect spot to enjoy a great meal.

The food here is outstanding! Every dish is crafted with care and delicious What truly sets this place apart, though, is the people. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, going above and beyond to ensure a great experience.“

“Love their Korean Corndogs!“