Ordered catering and it was fantastic!…read more The owner personally delivered the meal and gave a large portion. Will definitely be a regular customer:)

Big flavor and even bigger portions for such a small dining spot in the corner of H Mart. The…read moreservice was cafeteria style to get your meals and put away your used plates and trays. I could barely put a dent in my noodle dish; I thought the price was a bit higher due to having seafood but nope, they don't hold back on dishing out the goods. I just wish they had better takeout containers that can handle the weight. Keep up the good work!

My daughter and I came hungry and ate *a lot* of hot pot and Korean barbecue…read more The service was great, and I really liked the vegetable broth I chose to go with my hot pot. I have a weakness for spicy pork belly, and this place had some awesome spicy pork belly! I also greatly appreciated the banchan options; kimchi is another of my favorite things. The diverse mix of customers spoke well of this restaurant's appeal, and I'm glad we tried it for an enjoyable, relaxed lunch. It wasn't loud, and the service staff was unobtrusive but made sure we were taken care of. We'll definitely be back!

Once we heard about a restaurant that we have not tried before, it was on our list to try when we…read morewere in the area! - AYCE for $30.99/person on weekends We wanted to have hot pot only so I chose the Szechuan Spicy soup base. The flavor was decent although it was not spicy enough for me. They have our usual selection of meat, seafood and vegetables; nothing stands out to me. The service was ok so overall it was a somewhat average experience.

TL;DR: Would go back! Good variety of standard Korean classics with decent portions and good…read moreflavor. Came here for dinner on a Wednesday evening. The format is a fast-casual food service. The space is very open and has plenty of seating. There is a kiosk at the front where you can browse the menu and enter in your order. When your order is ready, your order number will be called and you can get it at the counter. FOOD: ~Mul Nengmyun (3.5/5): flavor was just okay. Had a good amount of veggies and a hefty portion of noodles. ~Yukgaejang Kalguksu (4/5): Flavorful broth (nice and spicy) and the noodles had a great texture ~Spicy pork dolsot bibimbap (5/5): This dish hit the spot for me. It was piping hot and made the nice layer of crispy rice at the bottom. The pork was flavorful. ~Sides: loved all the sides from the veggies, fish cake, kimchi, and soup Thoroughly enjoyed majority of the food here and will likely return if I'm craving basic Korean food.

The food is delicious at Taste of Korea, with presentation of dishes excellent. But prices are too…read morehigh for portion sizes. The restaurant space is rather small and plain but comfortable. I do really like the online menu, where you can see big clear pictures of each dish. Inside the restaurant they do have small paper copies of the menu (without pictures) that you can use to choose your order before entering it on the kiosk. Taste of Korea is strictly self-service. You place your order on the electronic kiosk inside the front door. You also pick up your order from the counter and bus your table as well. Water is self-service too, which is good. I ordered the B5. Sizzling Stone Pot Bibimap. It was pretty good and I especially liked the banchan that came with it. But as I mentioned, the portion size was small (and the amount of beef skimpy), though you do have the option of adding extra ingredients for a price. Some pieces of the meat did have an off-flavor. There was a cup of broth (not miso) that came with the bibimap but it had no flavor. It was like drinking warm water. JP ordered the C6. Korean Style Pork Belly. The pork belly was very good and this dish also came with banchan and broth. We also ordered the Spicy Baby Octopus. It wasn't super spicy but it had a very delicious sauce. But probably more onion than octopus. We also ordered the Chicken Bulgogi, which was excellent. However, these two dishes only came with rice, and not banchan. I doubt we will come back because of the price vs. quantity ratio.

If you're brave enough to venture through the Lotte market, you'll find a gem of a restaurant in…read moreGom Soon Ah. Their fried pork dumplings are to DIE for, an insane crunch and the filling is so well seasoned and tender. The sauce that comes with is super good too, nice and vinegary to cut through the richness of the pork. I got my food in less than 10 minutes, and for a very reasonable $15 after tax for 10 dumplings! Always a good lunch spot, there are always people around eating at tables scattered in the dining area in the back. 10/10 will be coming back

If you're craving hearty Korean comfort food in a no-frills, self-serve setting, Gom Soon Ah hits…read morethe spot. It's clearly a local favorite--many Korean patrons were enjoying their meals, which is always a good sign. I went with two of the more popular dishes: the black bean noodles (jajangmyeon) and the spicy seafood noodle soup (jjamppong). Both were flavorful and satisfying. The broth in the seafood noodles was rich and bold, and the black bean sauce had that deep, savory kick I was hoping for. Service is minimal but efficient, and the vibe is casual and welcoming. Great spot for a quick, tasty meal that feels authentically Korean (American).

Came in on a weeknight for dinner and they weren't very busy, bust service was very good. They…read morehave a nice selection of Vietnamese fare, from banh mi to pho to wok'd entrées. They also have a very nice cocktail menu, the guava margarita is really good! Their wings were how we started and the fish sauce is a great flavor to choose. Nice tang to them and they tasted even better when tried with the onions and peppers that were on the plate. Their golden fried rice with grilled chicken was really nice! I enjoyed both the rice chicken, separately. The shaken beef was made with a very nice tenderloin and was also loaded with great flavor and served on a sizzling platter. We all enjoyed the food and service. I would definitely return when in the area again.

My experience at the lantern house this evening was awesome!…read more A little tucked away from the main Reston area in a slightly residential area with plenty of street parking and a parking garage, I was pleasantly surprised to find a little oasis of authentic Vietnamese fusion cuisine and delicious fresh mixed cocktails! Highly suggest the lychee mojito!! every person in our four-person girl group had two of these with deliciously plump fresh lychee on top of fresh mint, limes and just the right amount of rum to make you feel all warm inside! The decor was really nice too! Modern with a touch of fun and eclectic. Fortunately, my friends had already been here before, so I had plenty of good suggestions to consider. I opted for a plate that was heavy in vermicelli noodles, and upon ordering the server who took my order highly suggested that I order the woven vermicelli meal that came with lemon grass beef. I am so happy I listened to him because the dish was overflowing with delicious flavor and before I knew it, my plate was completely empty. Service was very kind, prompts and knew all the right suggestions to offer for a high quality experience. Plenty of delicious options for appetizers from classic favorites like fried spring rolls and rice paper summer rolls to savory entrées like short rib, hot pot Vietnamese noodle soups and fried rices. I can see why this place has quickly become a local favorite and why the ratings are all very positive! Lived up to the hype for sure! Thank you so much for an awesome dinner this evening! I really look forward to returning very soon.

Went to JINYA Ramen Bar in Ballston with my coworkers for lunch and tried the lunch special the…read morekaraage chicken ramen. It was $19 and came with an appetizer (I can't remember exactly what it was, possibly rice cake sushi), which made it feel like a really solid deal. The ramen was delicious, the hot green tea was a nice touch, and the service was excellent. I really enjoyed everything and would definitely recommend the lunch special. Highly recommend this spot!

My wife had a function in the area, and we took the opportunity to meet up and grab a bite to eat…read more I was in the mood for something light, and since she had visited before and enjoyed the food, we decided to give it a try. Jinya Ramen Bar offers a trendy, modern, metropolitan atmosphere. The space has a lively energy, with techno/disco-style music playing in the background, a full bar, and televisions featuring sports programming. The crowd appeared to include a number of younger couples, which added to the overall vibrant feel. I ordered the Chicken Yuzu Shio Delight and customized it with spicy bean sprouts, fresh garlic, and chicken wontons (each an additional charge). The dish arrived hot--which I always appreciate--and was exactly what I was looking for: flavorful, well-balanced, and satisfying without being too heavy. My kids ordered from the children's menu and clearly enjoyed their meals--they liked it so much that they asked for more noodles. I ended up sharing some of mine and ultimately ordered an additional bowl. The staff was very accommodating throughout, which made the experience even better. The restaurant is family-friendly, even with a bar as a central feature (which we did not utilize). The host was welcoming, and the staff presented a cohesive, modern look with all-black attire. While the style is clearly part of the restaurant's trendy aesthetic, some aspects of the dress may be a matter of personal preference (too short in my opinion, I would not like my daughters wearing such short attire). Overall, this was a great experience. The food was satisfying without being overly heavy, the service was attentive, and the atmosphere was engaging. I would certainly recommend Jinya Ramen Bar to anyone in the mood for quality ramen in a lively setting.

Sirok is a quick and easy way to enjoy some good Korean food.  The kiosk…read moresystem is easier than most and electronic posters offer suggestions of what to order.  On the day we went, we had bibim guksu, ddukbokki and bibimbap. Along with these dishes, you can choose a side so we opted for both the yellow radish which is crisp and delicious and the kimchi.  We also ordered spring rolls.  Although it took a little longer to have our order called than I would have expected, everything arrived hot and soon trays covered our little table.  Each dish was different and each was tasty and a very generous serving.  For the bibimbap, make sure to add the sauce to give it that flavor punch.  The bibim Guksu also has a great sauce.  There are a lot of yummy noodles.  Our favorite was the ddukbokki which not only had a great sauce but such a wonderful texture.  There was no way we could finish everything but, not to worry, because Sirok has easily available to go containers.  We appreciated not only this convenience but also the fact that they had a cold water dispenser so you didn't have to buy bottled water if you didn't want to.  The parking lot is large and right outside.  We will be sure to be pulling in to a space sometime soon to try some of the other dishes on offer.

I needed to grab a quick lunch and decided to check this place out. It felt more like a fast food…read morekind of vibe as you basically order upfront at the kiosk and then they'll call your number at the counter. Food came out fairly quickly and the kimbap tasted really good! I know I didn't do a great job taking a photo, but as you can kind of see, Sirok kimbap came with lots of ingredients inside. And I can say this as I have made kimbap many times myself, it's really an effort when you have multiple ingredients, so I thought it was worth it, overall, quick and easy yet delicious Korean street food option!

My friend and I tried this place last week and were very satisfied. The food and service were both…read moregreat. We tried Combo 1 for two people. It was a generous portion. All of the kim chee was super fresh and homemade. The soup and steamed egg were piping hot and very flavorful. The owner also helped cook our meat and was very attentive. I would definitely recommend this place if you are looking for good KBBQ at a great price in Chantilly.

This is regarding my Uber Eats order. I ordered bibimbap, galbi deopbap and Korean fried chicken…read morewings. Bibimbap was very average, but I had major issues with the other two. Galbi deopbap- it was mostly onion with slivers of meat that had a lot of fat. Meat weren't the usual La Galbi cut either- it looked like they were just leftover trimmings of short rib! Very mediocre taste also. I mean compare my photo to what's displayed on Uber Eats menu. KFC- biggest issue. Wings came naked WITH KETCHUP packets... they were bland and not even really that crispy! So I called the restaurant and then asked to please fix this, at least refund for the wings. They go on to say "well you should have chosen the sauce because some people want them naked." Well guess what, there's no option to "choose" sauce on Uber Eats. The lady confirms it and says they still can't refund but I can come to the restaurant to pick up a new order. I mean I'm not going to leave dinner table to pick up this order that THEY messed up and waste an hour. I asked if I can talk to her boss and she says she's not here. The lady agrees they messed up but still refused to fix it. Not sure what to say. I understand sometimes people have bad days and food quality may vary but it's pretty upsetting they straight up refuse to fix their issue. First time ordering here but very disappointed, not only because of the food but the because the way they handled the issue- clearly they don't care. Will not be ordering again.

This chicken was so good I went back for lunch the next day and brought some coworkers…read more The young lady behind the counter was very friendly and offered some guidance. She was kind enough to offer us a free wing sample in each sauce to see what we liked. I also had the bulgogi buns and I can't imagine them being any better: the buns were soft and fluffy, the meat was delicious, and the balance of flavors was perfect. I look forward to being back in the area again!

YUMMY! We ordered the large 24 piece chicken wings with half spicy and half soy garlic sauce. The…read morebreading was thin and crispy even after about 20 minutes of traveling back home. I think the spicy chicken was a little bit better, but I think going half and half is the way to go. I liked alternating between flavors. The meat was well cooked and easily fell off the bone. The cashier even gave us an extra small cup of radish which was very kind! The chicken was ordered to go, and it took about 15 minutes for it to be ready to go.

Omg, I love this place! Whenever I go to a Korean restaurant that serves homestyle food, I always…read morewant to try their Yukgaejang (spicy beef soup), and Maru Korean Cuisine & Sushi has one of the best ones I've ever had. Service was great and were seated right away. The ambiance is good, it was a bit noisy since it was busy, but that just shows how popular it is among the locals. It's served with purple rice and lots of banchan, and the Yukgaejang has lots of meat, tastes authentic, rich, hearty, and full of flavor. Truly comforting and satisfying. If you're craving authentic Korean homestyle dishes, this spot is a must-visit!

Was in the area for something and found this place on yelp. We have tried a lot of Korean places…read moreand this one is pretty good. Service was quick as it was 2pm on a Wednesday and only two other tables were seated. Food came out quickly. I got the lunch bulgogi bento box which allowed me to try a few things. Everything was good. I've had better bulgogi but it was still tasty. Inside was clean and not over crowded. In a little strip mall type setting.