The place was very disappointing. Service was rude. Dumplings came out cold….twice in a row. Server ghosted us halfway through the meal. Just don’t bother and find another decent Korean place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Korean BBQ
이상국
The food was very good and the service was great, so I highly recommend visiting and enjoying a meal when you visit Washington.It was a fun meal time!!!!!Parking: Ample parking space is available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 갈비구이
Bob M.
From the moment I walked in I felt unwelcome. Staff were constantly looking. Menu was overpriced. Place is dark inside and the parking lot in disrepair. Not to clean.
Ji R.
Fair Korean bbq. Naeng Myun was not that tasty. The spicy one was not good. Mool naeng myun was fair. Bbq was tasty but the meet was a bit chewy.
Namhee Kalinsky
Previously, four people, my two young sons, my husband, and I, went and ordered 4 servings of ribs, but the ribs were very thin and the server left a generous amount of meat off the bone when he cut it and grilled it, so the portion was not that much. Of course, they would grill the bones as well. I thought so, but I was just going to take it with me, so I asked them to bake it. The side dishes were terrible and the portions weren't filling, so even though I ordered rice and cold noodles, I wasn't full. Even while the meat was being grilled, the lady next to me got into a fight with another lady and got irritated, so it was very uncomfortable to eat. I didn't want to tip too much, so I didn't tip much, and she immediately said something about not giving me 20%. I was so dumbfounded that I just gave it away and decided not to go again. The prices aren't cheap and the service isn't good, but it's really amazing that this restaurant is still in operation. I wonder if the owner knows but is pretending not to know. Employee training is urgently needed.
Captain National Express
[New Resolution] [Asian Special Foundation]It’s super cool. Marvelous. Amazing in total effort.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Korean BBQ
703 Ji 선용
I went to Sorak Garden today after my Doctor’s appointment for late lunch and had a Galbi DOL Sot. The food was great. The waitresses came by few times asking if I need anything else.when I get a chance I will try it again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Bibimbap
Olive Yoo (자람둥이)
The meat was just okay, but the cold noodles, both water naeng and nonnaeng, were not that good;;
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Hyun Kwon
"Terrible experience!!!"My visit to Sorak Garden Restaurant last Sunday was disappointing. Despite it not being busy, we had to wait a long time before anyone greeted us. Eventually, a server escorted us to our table. Unfortunately, one of the servers was quite rude, insisting we leave a 20 percent tip as we were a reserved group. The food also took a while to arrive, and when we ordered Soondubu with various ingredients, there were multiple mistakes, including serving the wrong soup to individuals. The worst part was the rudeness during the bill payment, with the server losing her temper over us paying separately. Overall, it was a dreadful experience, and I wouldn't consider returning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Jo Han
I have been coming here since I was like in elementary school. There has been a lot of changed for three decades almost but I still like food. Service may not have been the greatest but just treat them as a hole in the wall restaurant with minimal staff working then you are good. Their cold noodle, bibimbap, and tempura really does hit the spot. Parking is super easy compare to many Korean restaurants in Annandale. Have faith and try them out.
traditionally prepared Korean fare-- large variety of dishes, all well-prepared and served quickly. Comparing with other Korean restaurants in the area, the varietal footprint is like Yecheon but this place chose to sacrifice an expansive selection for better quality. It shows. Caveat: Caters to a Korean native/expat's palate.Parking: While the waitstaff looks at you weird, you can request a vegetarian bibimbap, among other dishes.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Haejang
Erik Sue
Traditional Korean dishes, little bit of everything. Good Korean BBQ and sushi. I usually came here for family reasons. Their soup entrees and seafood pancakes were good. I noticed that the place is more run down than last I was here. Food is still good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Paul Chung
Ordered a Bulnak Casserole (불낙전골).The waitress spilled some soup while delivering it on a crate to the table by bumping it into a wall. However, I never heard a single word of apology from her, as if it is normal and occurs every day. No discounts were applied. No apology.Instead, being worried, I asked her whether there were any people who were injured in that incident, but she didn't respond at all.
Nate
Service was horrible. Might as well be a fast food place.
Mister Mister
Ten years ago, this place would have earned 5 stars. It is still a great place to eat traditional Korean food.
The place was very disappointing. Service was rude. Dumplings came out cold….twice in a row. Server ghosted us halfway through the meal. Just don’t bother and find another decent Korean place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Korean BBQ
The food was very good and the service was great, so I highly recommend visiting and enjoying a meal when you visit Washington.It was a fun meal time!!!!!Parking: Ample parking space is available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 갈비구이
From the moment I walked in I felt unwelcome. Staff were constantly looking. Menu was overpriced. Place is dark inside and the parking lot in disrepair. Not to clean.
Fair Korean bbq. Naeng Myun was not that tasty. The spicy one was not good. Mool naeng myun was fair. Bbq was tasty but the meet was a bit chewy.
Previously, four people, my two young sons, my husband, and I, went and ordered 4 servings of ribs, but the ribs were very thin and the server left a generous amount of meat off the bone when he cut it and grilled it, so the portion was not that much. Of course, they would grill the bones as well. I thought so, but I was just going to take it with me, so I asked them to bake it. The side dishes were terrible and the portions weren't filling, so even though I ordered rice and cold noodles, I wasn't full. Even while the meat was being grilled, the lady next to me got into a fight with another lady and got irritated, so it was very uncomfortable to eat. I didn't want to tip too much, so I didn't tip much, and she immediately said something about not giving me 20%. I was so dumbfounded that I just gave it away and decided not to go again. The prices aren't cheap and the service isn't good, but it's really amazing that this restaurant is still in operation. I wonder if the owner knows but is pretending not to know. Employee training is urgently needed.
[New Resolution] [Asian Special Foundation]It’s super cool. Marvelous. Amazing in total effort.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Korean BBQ
I went to Sorak Garden today after my Doctor’s appointment for late lunch and had a Galbi DOL Sot. The food was great. The waitresses came by few times asking if I need anything else.when I get a chance I will try it again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Bibimbap
The meat was just okay, but the cold noodles, both water naeng and nonnaeng, were not that good;;
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
"Terrible experience!!!"My visit to Sorak Garden Restaurant last Sunday was disappointing. Despite it not being busy, we had to wait a long time before anyone greeted us. Eventually, a server escorted us to our table. Unfortunately, one of the servers was quite rude, insisting we leave a 20 percent tip as we were a reserved group. The food also took a while to arrive, and when we ordered Soondubu with various ingredients, there were multiple mistakes, including serving the wrong soup to individuals. The worst part was the rudeness during the bill payment, with the server losing her temper over us paying separately. Overall, it was a dreadful experience, and I wouldn't consider returning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
I have been coming here since I was like in elementary school. There has been a lot of changed for three decades almost but I still like food. Service may not have been the greatest but just treat them as a hole in the wall restaurant with minimal staff working then you are good. Their cold noodle, bibimbap, and tempura really does hit the spot. Parking is super easy compare to many Korean restaurants in Annandale. Have faith and try them out.
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traditionally prepared Korean fare-- large variety of dishes, all well-prepared and served quickly. Comparing with other Korean restaurants in the area, the varietal footprint is like Yecheon but this place chose to sacrifice an expansive selection for better quality. It shows. Caveat: Caters to a Korean native/expat's palate.Parking: While the waitstaff looks at you weird, you can request a vegetarian bibimbap, among other dishes.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Haejang
Traditional Korean dishes, little bit of everything. Good Korean BBQ and sushi. I usually came here for family reasons. Their soup entrees and seafood pancakes were good. I noticed that the place is more run down than last I was here. Food is still good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Ordered a Bulnak Casserole (불낙전골).The waitress spilled some soup while delivering it on a crate to the table by bumping it into a wall. However, I never heard a single word of apology from her, as if it is normal and occurs every day. No discounts were applied. No apology.Instead, being worried, I asked her whether there were any people who were injured in that incident, but she didn't respond at all.
Service was horrible. Might as well be a fast food place.
Ten years ago, this place would have earned 5 stars. It is still a great place to eat traditional Korean food.