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    Abbaee Soondae

    4.0 (163 reviews)
    ModerateKorean
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Jackson L.

    This is my comfort Soondae spot! Every time i go here the food never fails me, we got the abbaee soondae and the cold noodles and it tasted amazing! The noodle was so refreshing I wanted a lot more. I have a slight language barrier with the waiters so I just pointed at the menu for what I want and they were really patient with me so that was nice. The place itself is small and tight but honestly it's really warming. Feels like I'm eating at home.

    10. Soondae Tang/순대탕
    Jason Y.

    Visiting DC for the weekend. Asked my friend who lives here where their favorite spot is and they took me here. Abbaee is widely known for their soondae, which is korean blood sausage so that is what we got. We ordered the Assorted Soondae for the table and each got a Soondae Tang. The Assorted Soondae came with regular soondae (black one), a cabbage stuffed soondae (yellow) and a spicy kimchi(?) soondae. It also came with the pig liver and pig ears on the side. I will say, out of the 3 soondae's, the regular one was my favorite. The other two were good but the texture was interesting. Maybe because the regular soondae is just vermicelli stuffed and the other ones had veggie stuffed inside? Not the expert on soondae but worth trying. The Soondae Tang was good and came with rice. You can add salt and pepper, as well as a spicy paste on the side. You can get the soondae on the side if you want but i believe it is normally in the soup itself. Plenty of parking outside to plaza. Decent amount of tables inside. I will if got it pretty packed well into dinner service so the place seems pretty popular. Service was fast and great. Would definitely come again. They also have other food options if you don't like soondae.

    Gamjatang
    Kevin A.

    As a Korean, I love gamjatang and I've heard this place excels in their gamjatang. I've gone there maybe 3 times this past year, and I will say they are consistently good. Some days it's super busy, some days it's not as busy b/c it's perhaps an off-time on a weekday. However, the quality of the food doesn't change. The workers there are also super friendly which makes the dining experience enjoyable. Overall, I think this place is kind of a hidden gem in the Northern VA area among all of the other Korean restaurants.

    Hannah H.

    Not sure where the high ratings are coming from, but Abbaee Soondae is not it. Besides being known for their soondaes, locals seem to like their soups and stews. We came here for an early lunch, and we decided to try their highly-raved Gamjatang and their Kimchi Jjim. Both didn't even come out piping hot - it seemed as if it was warmed 'quickly', and it was lukewarm, where some parts, like the meats and such, were still cold. The kimchi jjim had a good amount of kimchi, but, the flavor was a little off. The gamjatang had an off-putting pork taste/flavor to it, and the soup itself was thin and watered down. The banchans that were served were minimal, and more on the sweeter side - it seemed that they are very heavy-handed in sugar or adding sweetners. Service is friendly. Not an enjoyable meal whatsoever! +lukewarm/cold entrees served +off-putting odors and flavors in dishes +friendly service +plenty of parking available

    6. Dwaeji - Bossam/돼지보쌈
    David C.

    Underrated and has never let me down. Food is always good and there's a fair number of classic dishes to choose from. Small, cozy, and woody spot with room for at least one large group and a handful of smaller groups. Service is fine just like any Korean restaurant. Parking shouldn't be a problem either.

    14. Jokbal-Jungsik/족발정식 - Yummy!
    Linda B.

    My friend and I ordered through Uber Eats and the food was amazing!! The service was great!! My friend ordered the Jokbal-junsik, which he loved!! And I ordered the O-dwaji-bokkeum. I also loved my dish!!! Wewill definitely be ordering from here again and again!!

    4. Modum Soondae/모듬순대
    Esther C.

    The service was very friendly and helpful. We had a big family and the hosts and servers were attentive and kind. The food came out fast and was so good. It really fulfilled my cravings! The pig feet were exceptional!

    Boris W.

    Our party of six (three adults and three toddlers) had a good dinner experience. We ordered roughly $150 worth of food. The taste was good and the portions for the price were great. The glazed pork hock (large, $35) was definitely the best dish. The kimchi and lettuce combined with the hock was divine. My two year old ate at least 10 slices of the pork hock! The flavor was amazing and the texture was perfect. The stir fried squid and pork ($21ish) was also pretty good. The best part about this dish was the marinated sauce. The leek pancake was pretty good as well. Each bite was tasty and crunchy! The budae jjigae $16, buckwheat noodle $15, udon noodle $13, and the $30 buckwheat noodle with lettuce and spicy marination were all just average to okay. We'll definitely come back to try the other dishes!

    amazing bossam!!
    Soo M.

    I have been on a Jokbal kick lately. I've had it in Houston, Honolulu and now, Centreville. I have to say, Abbas's Soondae is WORLDS better than the rest!! The quality of the meat, the seasonings, the people who served the food - SUPERB, DELICIOUS and SO friendly!! We ordered the Bossam, soondae 3 ways, Jokbal and Gamjatang. Each dish - PERFECT!! Each seasoned, cooked to perfection, presented with FRESH and scrumptious condiments/sides. Intensely craving these dishes as I write this review. Unfortunately I have to take 12 hours worth of flights to get here but I will be visiting whenever I can!

    Gam ja tang
    Nikki T.

    Abbaee is a quaint hole in the wall restaurant that specializes in soondae. My favorite is the gam ja tang! The meat is just so tender, fatty, and flavorful I also like the kimchi Jim and bossam if you're looking for something to try beside the soondae! Warning: the place is super small and always full so try to come on off times or be prepared to wait

    Natalie H.

    Abbaee was a cozy and authentic spot. The server spoke limited English, but food and service were great. The bossam was amazing, and the portions were pretty decent.

    Banchan
    Kathy T.

    I have tried their soondae before because my friend has brought it over to snack on but I never dined in. The restaurant is a little small so I imagine there would be a wait during peak hours/days. My partner and I ordered: Gamjatang: Initially, this soup needed a little more flavor so I added some salt. I feel like when we got to the bottom of the soup was when the it was the most flavorful. This was the first time I tried this soup and I would probably get it along. The soup had soooo much pork in it and it was so tender. I was sad that we only had one potato but I prefer getting more meat anyways. The soup was a little spicy and made me feel cozy inside. Jokbal: this was my second time trying this dish and I really like how they cut the meat thin! Soondae: I ove soondae but I think the soondae here was a little mushy when served fresh. When it cooled down, it became less mushy... I would definitely come back when I am looking for a cozy meal. I really enjoy the banchan from here! Especially the kimchi, yum!

    Soondae (mixed variety)
    Rachel K.

    Fantastic authentic Korean food. The bossam was very moist and juicy. So delicious Soondae was very tender and I enjoyed the unique variety of flavors

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    Food consistent and so is the service. I definitely have to go back and try something new but always get gamjatang!

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    The soondae here is really good. The best I've had at least in America! Their soondae soup is also really good.

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    Health: Yeah this is about as healthy as you can get for real food. Veggies. Probiotic kimchi. Lean…read moremeats. Tendons. Light Sauce. Seafood. Tofu. This is literally healthier than most optimized refeed bowls for athletes and everyone else alike. This is what genuine cuisine, Korean in this case especially, can truly be for the body's future. Price: For the quality here, the price was good. I won't say perfect, but when factoring in the insane amount of food just default served, the freshness, and the taste, this was more than worth the money. Plus it's in northern Virginia. So. Good. Experience: A clean interior with little wooden boxes full of clean metal utensils on the table. Staff with genuine hospitality. Insanely quick service. Iced Korean tea and water served for free. And look at that menu. Korean. English pronunciation. A description. It even has pictures. Honestly amazing. Look at the menu. Look at it. Taste: This is the best Korean food I have ever eaten. Anywhere. For the menu variety ordered, the preparation was immaculate. Fresh. Balanced. Even the portioning was carefully curated to blend the variety of sauces and ingredients. Not too spicy. Not too salty. Not too sweet. But full of ingredient carried flavor in every bite picked carrot, spicy soup, or ox knee dipped in sesame soy sauce mix. It's even separated into convenient little bowls for customization, but without the inconvenience of basically cooking your own meals. Honestly amazing. I'll come here again if I stop off in Virginia. Maybe I'll go here just for this food. You should come here too. And bring everyone. This place doesn't deserve to get buried behind a mountain of fried oils. This is real food. The kind that helped define a culture.

    I returned to the business multiple times to eat the kimchi jiggae because how magical it was the…read morefirst time. But I have been disappointed each time. I really don't know if it's because too many people are getting it and they don't have the properly fermented kimchi... but the jjigae tastes too sweet and the depth of flavor is gone. Maybe they changed the chef... I'm not sure. But it's still a good restaurant. I just miss what I had the first time. I'll return with the hope that the flavor will return.

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    I went to this location with my friend several weeks ago for the first time. It was a weekend lunch…read moreso it was a little packed but we were seated after a short wait. We ordered Brisket Seolleongtang and shared a Seafood Scallion Pancake - which is huge for two people by the way. The beef bone soup is so flavorful and only needed salt to taste. The broth was obviously cooked for hours and was really soothing. The service was fantastic. The lady serving us was in a rush but was really friendly. The prices were reasonable given the serving sizes of the food we had. The ambiance was casual and everything looks clean. I would love to come back soon!

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    If you want something quick and k-food cravings - this is the spot…read more Service on point - he just takes orders Self serve everything From water to utensils to putting it away. Might as well put up a shop in hmart food court or lotte food court But all in all Foods little above average - you could do better at home if you ain't lazy But you feeling tired and lazy Go here when you craving that k-food

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