45 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!“

“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!!!“

“we came here on a saturday night. it's not very crowded and there's free parking nearby. it's a lively, bustling place with a bar, nice for hangouts!! we got the cheese sticks, tonkatsu cream pasta, rose tteokbokki and pork jowl suyuk. the portion is huge and the food is so gooood. overall it's a nice experience 😋‼‼“

“I absolutely love spicy blue crab stew, but I’ve always been disappointed that it’s hard to find a really good one in Virginia. The blue crab stew here is so delicious! The spicy chicken feet and rice balls are also perfectly seasoned. Everything is so flavorful and satisfying.
The food here is so good that we’ve been ordering from this place almost every week! We really enjoyed our meal. 👍👍♥️♥️“

“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.“

“Overall a fine experience— I have eaten a lot of good Korean food and this was not my favorite. The bibimbap did not have a lot of meat and the veggies didn’t have much flavor. The ramen tteokbokki was good. I could see this place being better for getting the street food options.“

“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!“

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

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

“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 place has the cozy, authentic feel of a traditional Korean seolleongtang restaurant. The staff was friendly, the food came out quickly, and everything was delicious. Even the kimchi served with the seolleongtang was good! My favorite part was the broth—it was rich, flavorful, and exactly how I like it. Definitely my kind of place. I can see myself coming back often!

Went back again for my Togo order. Big portion and everything was good 🙌✔“

“Stopped by on a whim. Wanted to watch the football games. The food was amazing, a hybrid of korean/American bar food. The service was on point, Brandon and Samy took care of of me like I was one of the family. Everyone playing pool was soo friendly and there was so many tvs playing the games. Ill definitely be back just for the hospitality and food.“

“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.“

“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!“

“We came in pretty late, closer to 9pm, but the place was still bustling. I cannot pinpoint if any of their dishes is exceptionally better than other Korean places, but I have a feeling I will keep coming back here. I love the simplicity of their sundubu and galbi. Their all-wood interior, felt like an old school late night restaurant in Korea. Seems like a perfect spot for a hearty meal and good chat.“

“Craving Korean fried chicken and wanted to try this spot located inside CafeV. Called and got a run down on the flavor profiles for the wings. Placed a take-away order over the phone for the Hot Spicy. Was advised it would take 20min. Not an issue. When we arrived we waited a few more minutes to retrieve our order. The female employee was welcoming. You can also order via kiosk or at the counter. The restaurant is always clean, brightly lit and offers conversation level popular music playing in the background.

We retrieved our order and when we got home the wings were still hot, temp wise. First bite, flavor explosion! So good. The skin was crispy and the sauce provided a gentle heat first and quickly intensified the more I ate, yum. The chicken itself was flavorful and moist. We will definitely order again. Me the Hot Spicy, perfect level of spices, heat and a touch of sweet and my husband wants to try his hand at the Wings of Fire!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Fantastic! Fun! And best of all, delicious! Really friendly service, attentive to cooking the meats and getting more orders, and very reasonable pricing. Great for large groups. And, you get a popsicle at the end! Can’t wait to go back!“

““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!“

“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 portions are huge and everything is so delicious. Whenever we go, we always order the All-You-Can-Eat BBQ, or if we're there for lunch, the Jeyuk Bokkeum (spicy pork stir-fry). It's so good — healthy, tasty, and everyone is always so friendly.“

“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.“

“Very good value and selection. The meat, broth, and veggies are fresh and delicious. Have only been twice but this place has the best broth (especially vegetarian) in NOVA. Owners and the people working are very nice as well! Vibe is pretty chill and not super loud.“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“I’ve been here a couple times since they moved locations and the food remains consistently good.
The haemul pajeon has lots of seafood and is perfectly fried. The jeyuk bokkeum is the perfect amount of spicy and always hits the spot when eaten with the hot fresh rice. The yukgaejang is hot and warms the soul.
The ventilation at the restaurant could be better but the food makes up for that. Highly recommend coming here!!“

“Wow. One of the best restaurant experiences ever. A cozy, humble place. One of the most delicious jajangmyeons I've ever had. Generous portions. Very friendly staff. And prices so low that my friend and my looked at each other shocked when we got the bill and asked the wait staff what was going on. She said that the owner lowered the prices this summer because times were hard on everyone due to the recession. Can't recommend enough.“

“Excellent Korean BBQ! The meat was fresh and flavorful, the side dishes were delicious, and the service was friendly and atmosphere yes it’s good . I’ll definitely be coming back!
Kevin’s service 5star.“

“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.“

“Amazing wings and fries. Great atmosphere“

“Everything about this place is fantastic!! My husband was craving jajangmyeon and we were driving through this town on a road trip and stopped here and it did not disappoint. All the women working there were so attentive and courteous. The food came out hot and huge portions and made so delicious. The pajeon and tangsuyuk were some of the best I’ve ever had. I haven’t had Korean food this good since actual Korea. Definitely come eat here. You won’t be disappointed.“

“Taste of HOME!! We were visiting the area and decided to try this place- and we certainly made the right choice.

We got their Somori + Dogani and Gamja Tang, and I’m telling you they serve AUTHENTIC Korean food. This is the type of food/flavor I used to eat growing up in Korea. True taste of the motherland 🤤 We thought we’d have to go back to Korea taste this type of flavor, but I guess we will just have to come to Annandale!

Service was exceptional too- our server was very attentive, checking up on us frequently, refilling the side dishes and water.

We will definitely come back to this place to try more items on their menu.“

“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.“

“One needs to figure this place out and then it would be great. We went for lunch and it was a good price. Bulgogi burrito is fusion and is really good. If you order traditional Mexican ask for a side of their very good house made sriracha -->instant fusion. Someone else’s fajitas also looked good. All food comes out hot. Decor is very nice. Servers were very nice. The only problem was how long it took to get a takeout order (was told 15 mins it took 40 and there were only three other people in the place). Next time, I will plan ahead and order as we drive and give the kitchen a 10 minute head start. Worth planning ahead for the burrito!“

“I used to come here frequently with my friend for years was or favorite Korean BBQ, but we stopped going about 2 years ago. I went back yesterday with my girlfriend, and unfortunately, the place has changed a lot.

The food portions were really small, even for one person. The sauces were very watery and had almost no texture, and flavor, it honestly felt like I was pouring water over my meat. The meat also didn’t taste as fresh as I remembered.

They also limited the rice to only one cup per person, and for the pink sauce (I don’t remember the name), they only allowed us one refill. Considering how small the portions already were, that was disappointing.

The positive part was definitely the staff. Everyone was sweet and kind, and the manager frequently came by our table to make sure we were doing okay. The service has always been amazing, and that hasn’t changed.

I have great memories of coming here for years, which is why it was disappointing to see how much the food and portions have changed.“

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

“I had never found a place that served grilled shellfish, but this place was a wonderful find. The shellfish was incredibly fresh and delicious!
The sea squirt bibimbap was also outstanding. The sea squirt was so fresh that its rich, distinctive aroma infused the entire bowl of rice, giving me a true taste of the ocean.
Highly recommend this place!“

“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!“