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Choong Hwa Won

4.0 (541 reviews)
ModerateKorean, Chinese
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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CHOONG HWA WON ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Fried 11. Chicken Tang-Soo-Yook
Bella J.

I was pleased that this place has gotten better over time. This place is the best jjajamyeon place in town. 1. Reservation: not needed, they always have enough space. 2. Drinks: Korean soju and beer only 3. Food: 4 stars - jjajamyeon: the best in DMV - fried chicken: surprisingly good even for me ( I don't normally eat chicken) - bulgogi: not good 4. Service: no nonsense, quick, efficient

39. Beef Fried Rice 35. Ja-Jang Myun (Large)
Andrew R.

When I visit my folks, this is one of our regular spots. The food is always good and the food comes out quickly. The service staff is very attentive and many of them are bilingual. This is helpful bc my parents prefer to speak Korean and my bro & I prefer to speak English. It is a must try spot in this area!

Pork Tangsuyuk - medium $20.
Zarin B.

Was CRAVING tangsuyuk and jjajangmyeung so I needed to stop by. Super casual place and quick service. Ordered a medium pork tangsuyuk ($20) and a large jjajangmyeung ($15) to share with my bf. Also two miller lites ($4 each). Super large portions!! Jjajangmyeung was very easy to eat a lot of, the flavors are just right in my opinion. Noodles were so good. You can choose to have them cut for you or not. (I recommend getting them cut for easier eating). Tungsuyuk was addicting. The sauce was lightly sweet and so thick it coats the fried pork perfectly. The pork itself is like a chewy and crispy texture. So good. Mild in flavor as well, but easy to eat a lot of. Overall, a very reasonably priced place with quick friendly service. I will definitely come back when my next craving hits!

Great JjaJanMyun and Jjampong! The service and atmosphere was very welcoming and the food came out quickly. Definitely recommend!!

Great JjaJanMyun and Jjampong! The service and atmosphere was very welcoming and the food came out quickly. Definitely recommend!!

Beef fried rice
Hwal L.

The last time I reviewed Choong Hwa Won was EIGHT whole years ago. I'm thrilled to share that they've maintained the impossibly high standards all these years. Ultimately, they have the most authentically delicious Korean fried rice and sweet and sour pork outside of Korea. OK, I admit I was unpleasantly surprised to find out they had started charging $3 for jajang sauce, but the fried rice for me isn't the same without it, and we come here so infrequently that it wasn't an issue at all. The service here has always been quick and 'professionally friendly.' Now I'm dreaming of that heavenly half 'N half bowl...

짬뽕
Shawn H.

We went as a family of 6. It was bustling as usual and our food arrived quick. Make sure to check out seasonal specials on the walls. The black bean sauce noodles were better than a lot of other spots in the area. I also got spicy squid and it was delicious. They don't skimp on ingredients or amount so come hungry! The jjampong seafood soup was just the right amount of spicy. Nothing was incredibly great but better than average. The interior needs a serious facelift but I guess the rundown look is part of its charm? So I won't take a star off for that.

34. Ja-Jang Myun and 9. Pork Tang-Soo-Yook
Margarita K.

Love this place! I've been here multiple times, and it's consistently a great experience. The staff is super friendly and attentive, service is fast, and it's a homey vibe inside. I usually get the half and half with Jajangmyeon (noodles in black bean sauce) and tangsuyuk (pork in sweet and sour sauce), and it's delicious! We also got their bulgogi which was a huge portion, and their fried dumplings, which were hot, crispy, and very good. I also love that hot tea and Korean sides (pickled radish, kimchi, etc) is included with your meal for free and unlimited! I'd definitely recommend this place for when you're craving a big, homey meal.

10. Beef Tang-Soo-Yook
Julie K.

Best beef tangsuyuk in the DMV area. Perfectly crunchy and good portion size. Perfect sauce too. Jjajangmyun and jjampong were reliable. Not like AMAZINF but still good. Solid place to come for traditional Korean Chinese food. Good prices and relatively fast service. Comes with typical Korean side dishes (pickles radishes, onion, etc). Interior is traditional restaurant with plentiful seating. Workers speak Korean and English! Busy on the weekends, many Korean families come here.

Pork fried rice
Christine W.

The jjajangmyun was fantastic! My boyfriend's pork fried rice looked pretty good, too. The prices are way more reasonable than other places we went to for this trip. Service was really good and the banchan were delicious. Ambiance was family friendly!

Jenny M.

We had a quick dinner in this place. When you enter the restaurant you will feel immediately the changed of ambiance in a good way, I feel like we were really in Korea. It is also really nice to have people around who speaks the language and also can easily converse in English. The food was pretty homey. We had a hot stone bibimbap and a jjampong with sweet and sour pork. The side dish was also amazing. Love the place and the vibes.

Aria K.

TL;DR- consistently good Korean Chinese food! Been here over 5 times over the past couple of years! I love this homey spot! It definitely doesn't look fancy on the outside but the food quality is always consistent. If you've never tried Korean black bean noodles (jajangmyeon) I recommend this spot! Tip: Get the Gan- Jajangmeyon instead of the regular jajangmeyon.The sauce and noodles come in a separate bowl and you get a lot more onions, meat, etc.

Choong Hwa Won's bulgogi
Eric W.

I came here craving some Korean food, and this place definitely did not disappoint. Food - the miso soup was very thick and rich to my liking, and the bulgogi was also pretty good. Service - good, they are very friendly Parking - there is a parking lot outside Overall, this place is great.

Jjam ja myun
Angela L.

This is my first time having this dish and I chose to have a half and half with seafood was well. It was so filling and delicious! I love a balanced meal with vegetables.

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I've been coming here since I was a kid. Always a neighborhood favorite. the dumplings and tang su yook are my go to dishes

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