We had prix-fixe dinner for 4. Everything was delicious, and the service was perfect. Our server was Alex who was very knowledgeable, and extremely friendly. Thank you for the great experience!
Why don't we see asian dining experiences as "elevated"? Ingle Korean Steakhouse proves that it can be. We had the prix fixe and every dish was well executed with quality ingredients. The meats melt in your mouth. Restaurant interior design was pleasant and comfortable. The service is the best I've experienced in an Asian restaurant in North America - our servers were knowledgeable, attentive, and friendly.I would highly recommend this place when hosting or for special occasions.
Fantastic dining experience which delivers on the upscale Korean bbq theme. Service was crisp and meats were high quality. Will definitely return if in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
cata
Secured a reservation but still ended up waiting. Initially, the place had a promising vibe, but the charm faded quickly when the service began. We were recommended towards an $80 per head set menu, misled into thinking desserts were included. The whole appeal of grilling our own meat? Nonexistent. The waiter took over, didn't ask how we preferred our meat, and overcooked everything. Felt rushed with meats being served back-to-back. If you are going for the experience, unfortunately, you won't get it. Might as well have the meat cooked in the kitchen and brought to you at the table. The quality of meat was just okay, especially when compared to other spots in the DMV area that offer a wider variety at the same price point, including exotic Japanese meats, not just the standard American cuts. Desserts were served while we were still on our mains, and to our surprise, they weren't part of the set menu but an additional charge – a detail sneakily omitted. Receiving the check mid-dessert felt like a nudge out the door. Booking for 8:45 PM with a closing time of 10:00 PM should be reasonable, but the experience suggested otherwise. If accommodating guests late into the evening is a hassle, perhaps reconsider late reservations. Overall, highly disappointed.
Hesam
Extremely overpriced and one of the most disappointing food experiences in my recent memory. for $70 lunch (tip included) either the quantity or quality should significantly improve. They didn’t even clean the table after main meal before bringing the deserts. Just unacceptable at this price tag.What was good: clean; spacious; deserts
Patrick Min
It's not your ordinary all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ spot. With exceptional food, top-notch service, and a pleasant atmosphere, I highly recommend this spot for anyone hosting guests or celebrating a special occasion.
Alex cooked the Korean BBQ at our table and was great at explaining the various dishes / sauces / pairing. He was very nice and did a fantastic job cooking the meat! Thank you for always making it a great experience!
I have been here two times and it has been exceptionally good. One thing I want to mention is I loved the mushroom sauce that they had with their meats. The second time I came they told me that they took it out because people “complained” about the mushroom sauce. I would just like to say to those people who hate mushrooms to grow up please and I would love for them to bring it back. Our waiters every time have been polite with great service by the way.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was absolutely amazing and the service was fantastic. Could not have asked for a better server. Hannah was very attentive and helpful with any and all questions. Would definitely recommend eating here to anyone!
My family and I have been going to this restaurant since they opened and never been disappointed. The service is top notch, and they continuously improve their dishes. Frankly, I'm jealous of how the servers can move from table to table, making sure each meat is cooked to the exact temperature ordered because it's hit or miss when I try at home.We typically order the prix-fixe menu, which essentially provides a tour of all thier offerings from bbq to not bbq. The beef choices are, without question, excellent. Besides beef, we also like the hwe moo-chim, doenjang jigae, beef fried rice, scallion pancake, and japchae.My main issue with this restaurant is that since my 7-year old son tried it, now every time we ask, "Where do you want to go eat?" He always says, "Ingle." Where are the days of simply wanting chicken nuggets?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
S S
Upscale Korean restaurant with amazing food and excellent customer service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dinner Prix-Fixe
Vy H.
Came here Tuesday night for dinner. Had reservations via Open Table, however it wasn’t crowded at all—we got seated right away in a booth for 4 ppl. The restaurant is quite spacious with high ceilings and has a nice classy feel.Food was AMAZING. We got the “Dinner Prix-Fixe” menu which is $80 per person—comes with four different American Wagyu Cuts of the Day (Flat Iron, Outside Skirt, Galbi & Marinated Zabuton), one dish per two persons in each category for the Sides, Appetizer to Share & Savory Meals, and one Dessert per person. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS OPTION! For appetizers, Steak Tartare was amazing and Steamed Mussels were okay—we also added Oysters ($20). For the Mak-Guksu, our server let us try both the spicy and cold broth version. Beef Fried Rice was delicious, well flavored! For sides, Corn Cheese and Mushrooms were good—we even ordered more Corn Cheese ($6). The meats were all TENDER, you can definitely tell they were superb quality meats—my favorites were the Galbi and Marinated Zabuton! Desserts were a bit disappointing—there’s a few options, but only the Raspberry Sorbet, Tea and Coffee were included in the meal, it’s additional cost for the Yuzu Cheesecake ($2), Chocolate Choix ($3) and Bingsu ($4). We got all four desserts to try and only enjoyed the Bingsu (which comes with red bean).On Tuesdays, they have a happy hour special “Somaek Tuesdays” which comes with one Soju (Jinro is Back) and two Klouds (Korean lager) for $22—this is a great deal if you like soju and beer! For cocktails, the Indigo Sour (gin) looked so pretty and was enjoyable. Service was exceptional—food came out quick and our server Hannah was super awesome! I also got a complimentary Yuzu cake with candle for my birthday!
Average overall, was hoping for more. We did price fixe and the wagyu hits the mark 5 stars. Everything else is lacking. The porridge to start is inedible think of eating paper mache paste. Sides are forgettable. No ability to tone down spice levels for those in our group who don't tolerate spicy. We all ordered cocktails- skip these- watered down and below average overall. Wines are overpriced for very pedestrian offerings. Our server was excellent. Hostess was poor. Dessert is silly - an up charge of $2-3 for a sliver of very average dessert when we just spent $80 each for price fixe? The meat is the star but can't outweigh everything else. We'll go back to our typical K BBQ places in the future.
OldeDC
Meat quality is second to none here, as a top tier steakhouse! Add the fact that Korean main entrees also come with prix fixe menu is a huge plus, as both jjampong and beef fried rice were excellent! Bingsoo dessert was fluffy and delicious, and the lunch menu is a true bargain, even compared to their remarkable dinner prix fixed.
We had prix-fixe dinner for 4. Everything was delicious, and the service was perfect. Our server was Alex who was very knowledgeable, and extremely friendly. Thank you for the great experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dinner Prix-Fixe, Yuzu Cheesecake, Steak Tartare, Mak-Guksu, Galbi Fried Rice, Seafood Pancake
Why don't we see asian dining experiences as "elevated"? Ingle Korean Steakhouse proves that it can be. We had the prix fixe and every dish was well executed with quality ingredients. The meats melt in your mouth. Restaurant interior design was pleasant and comfortable. The service is the best I've experienced in an Asian restaurant in North America - our servers were knowledgeable, attentive, and friendly.I would highly recommend this place when hosting or for special occasions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miyazaki Wagyu - Strip Loin, Dinner Prix-Fixe, Steak Tartare
Fantastic dining experience which delivers on the upscale Korean bbq theme. Service was crisp and meats were high quality. Will definitely return if in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Secured a reservation but still ended up waiting. Initially, the place had a promising vibe, but the charm faded quickly when the service began. We were recommended towards an $80 per head set menu, misled into thinking desserts were included. The whole appeal of grilling our own meat? Nonexistent. The waiter took over, didn't ask how we preferred our meat, and overcooked everything. Felt rushed with meats being served back-to-back. If you are going for the experience, unfortunately, you won't get it. Might as well have the meat cooked in the kitchen and brought to you at the table. The quality of meat was just okay, especially when compared to other spots in the DMV area that offer a wider variety at the same price point, including exotic Japanese meats, not just the standard American cuts. Desserts were served while we were still on our mains, and to our surprise, they weren't part of the set menu but an additional charge – a detail sneakily omitted. Receiving the check mid-dessert felt like a nudge out the door. Booking for 8:45 PM with a closing time of 10:00 PM should be reasonable, but the experience suggested otherwise. If accommodating guests late into the evening is a hassle, perhaps reconsider late reservations. Overall, highly disappointed.
Extremely overpriced and one of the most disappointing food experiences in my recent memory. for $70 lunch (tip included) either the quantity or quality should significantly improve. They didn’t even clean the table after main meal before bringing the deserts. Just unacceptable at this price tag.What was good: clean; spacious; deserts
It's not your ordinary all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ spot. With exceptional food, top-notch service, and a pleasant atmosphere, I highly recommend this spot for anyone hosting guests or celebrating a special occasion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yuzu Cheesecake, Steak Tartare, Galbi Boneless, Japchae Stir-Fried Glass Noodles, Crab Fried Rice, Black Sesame Ice Cream, Galbi Fried Rice, Seafood Pancake, Marinated Galbi
Alex cooked the Korean BBQ at our table and was great at explaining the various dishes / sauces / pairing. He was very nice and did a fantastic job cooking the meat! Thank you for always making it a great experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Tartare, Mak-Guksu, Lunch Prix-Fixe, Seafood Pancake
I have been here two times and it has been exceptionally good. One thing I want to mention is I loved the mushroom sauce that they had with their meats. The second time I came they told me that they took it out because people “complained” about the mushroom sauce. I would just like to say to those people who hate mushrooms to grow up please and I would love for them to bring it back. Our waiters every time have been polite with great service by the way.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was absolutely amazing and the service was fantastic. Could not have asked for a better server. Hannah was very attentive and helpful with any and all questions. Would definitely recommend eating here to anyone!
Very nicely done!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
My family and I have been going to this restaurant since they opened and never been disappointed. The service is top notch, and they continuously improve their dishes. Frankly, I'm jealous of how the servers can move from table to table, making sure each meat is cooked to the exact temperature ordered because it's hit or miss when I try at home.We typically order the prix-fixe menu, which essentially provides a tour of all thier offerings from bbq to not bbq. The beef choices are, without question, excellent. Besides beef, we also like the hwe moo-chim, doenjang jigae, beef fried rice, scallion pancake, and japchae.My main issue with this restaurant is that since my 7-year old son tried it, now every time we ask, "Where do you want to go eat?" He always says, "Ingle." Where are the days of simply wanting chicken nuggets?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Upscale Korean restaurant with amazing food and excellent customer service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dinner Prix-Fixe
Came here Tuesday night for dinner. Had reservations via Open Table, however it wasn’t crowded at all—we got seated right away in a booth for 4 ppl. The restaurant is quite spacious with high ceilings and has a nice classy feel.Food was AMAZING. We got the “Dinner Prix-Fixe” menu which is $80 per person—comes with four different American Wagyu Cuts of the Day (Flat Iron, Outside Skirt, Galbi & Marinated Zabuton), one dish per two persons in each category for the Sides, Appetizer to Share & Savory Meals, and one Dessert per person. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS OPTION! For appetizers, Steak Tartare was amazing and Steamed Mussels were okay—we also added Oysters ($20). For the Mak-Guksu, our server let us try both the spicy and cold broth version. Beef Fried Rice was delicious, well flavored! For sides, Corn Cheese and Mushrooms were good—we even ordered more Corn Cheese ($6). The meats were all TENDER, you can definitely tell they were superb quality meats—my favorites were the Galbi and Marinated Zabuton! Desserts were a bit disappointing—there’s a few options, but only the Raspberry Sorbet, Tea and Coffee were included in the meal, it’s additional cost for the Yuzu Cheesecake ($2), Chocolate Choix ($3) and Bingsu ($4). We got all four desserts to try and only enjoyed the Bingsu (which comes with red bean).On Tuesdays, they have a happy hour special “Somaek Tuesdays” which comes with one Soju (Jinro is Back) and two Klouds (Korean lager) for $22—this is a great deal if you like soju and beer! For cocktails, the Indigo Sour (gin) looked so pretty and was enjoyable. Service was exceptional—food came out quick and our server Hannah was super awesome! I also got a complimentary Yuzu cake with candle for my birthday!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dinner Prix-Fixe, Corn Cheese, Steak Tartare, Mak-Guksu, Galbi Boneless
Average overall, was hoping for more. We did price fixe and the wagyu hits the mark 5 stars. Everything else is lacking. The porridge to start is inedible think of eating paper mache paste. Sides are forgettable. No ability to tone down spice levels for those in our group who don't tolerate spicy. We all ordered cocktails- skip these- watered down and below average overall. Wines are overpriced for very pedestrian offerings. Our server was excellent. Hostess was poor. Dessert is silly - an up charge of $2-3 for a sliver of very average dessert when we just spent $80 each for price fixe? The meat is the star but can't outweigh everything else. We'll go back to our typical K BBQ places in the future.
Meat quality is second to none here, as a top tier steakhouse! Add the fact that Korean main entrees also come with prix fixe menu is a huge plus, as both jjampong and beef fried rice were excellent! Bingsoo dessert was fluffy and delicious, and the lunch menu is a true bargain, even compared to their remarkable dinner prix fixed.