Came here at midnight. It's kind of a hole in the wall and hidden at the end of the shopping strip. Some say that the liqueur prices are a bit higher, but for me ambience is generally the kicker for me at these places. I ordered a glass of Macallan which came in a trendy glass which was interesting. I had the: Meat dumplings Fried chicken wings The food was ok, but for a bar it was pretty decent. The ambience is nice. You can tell they take a lot of pride in tidying the place up. I'll be back to enjoy some quite late night drinks and explore the food menu further. read more

DaMoim - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

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This is our go-to karaoke joint in the DMV. Attentive service, competitive hourly rates, clean rooms, plentiful song selection in multiple languages, and the food isn't too shabby either! Will note that there aren't many options for vegetarians, but that tends to be the case with Korean food in general. We've had an excellent experience every time and will always recommend this place to friends looking for a fun night out! read more

DaMoim - a flat screen tv in a living room - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

Found this place with a few friends hidden in Annandale. Great bar and even better service. Food was good and drinks were on point! The bartenders took excellent care of us. Played our favorite songs and put the game on for us too! read more

DaMoim - Cheers! - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

I really like this place now and even though it's only my second time, I can see this being one of my go-to spots in Annandale. Our party of 14 people was a bunch of loosely connected aquaintances, and because some people were coming later, it made it easier for everyone to have their own individual bills...on a Saturday evening no less. Our waiter was understandably reluctant with this arrangement, but graciously accomodated us even respectully addressing each person as Mr. or Ms. While this level of respect is customary in the Korean language, it can sound a little over the top in English. So they score very high as far as professionalism and courtesy. So yeah, service was excellent. Now to the food. I ordered their famous galbi tacos and the chicken skewers. The galbi tacos were good, but I thought the chicken skewers were incredibly delicious. Soft tender chunks of chicken were made even more moist and juicy with the sauce slathered all over it. I really hope they are always cooked this way because I'm definitely coming back here for more. I really like the ambiance here and probably caters to a more sophisticated older crowd rather than the just-out-of-college crowd. The music that night or part of it was electronica and listening to the Pet Shop Boys totally livened up the experience. IMO this is probably as good as it gets as far as a Korean bars. read more

3.5 stars Friendly service, nice decor, and delicious food. The spicy pork taco was the best of the four plates we tried. The meat was tender, not very spicy, but very flavorful. The summer roll was refreshing twist on the traditional Vietnamese version using perilla leaves. The rice paper was soft and tasted like it was freshly rolled. I decided to go light on the firey dipping sauce after the first bite. The sliders and seafood pancake were not bad, but not distinctive enough for me to order again. One major flaw of the fusion food here was that they use super market quality ingredients for the none Korean components, such as store bought tortilla, buns, and yellow American cheese. The tacos could have been so much better if it was assembled more like a taqueria taco than a Taco Bell taco. Same thing could be said for the sliders, a little brioche bun with real aged cheddar could have better compliment the burger and caramelized kimchi. read more

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If you are one that isn't sure if Korean food is for you and want to ease into it, DaMoim is probably a good place for you to go. If however, you have enjoyed Korean food for some time, I'd go to a more traditional sport. I had the seafood bibimbap and compared to the traditional restaurants I frequent, DaMoim doesn't hold its own at all. The banchan they served was tiny and didn't offer to replenish. And the bibimbap rice was quite moist and no crust from a hot bowl. The atmosphere is well beyond what I am used to and I give them kudos for that, but I'd rather them focus on the food. Not the place for me but still glad I gave them a shot. read more

DaMoim - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

We had a nice lunch here. We had Bul-dog quesadilla, kimchi quesadilla, galbi tacos, and mandoo. All were very tasty. We were the only people here for Saturday lunch so the service was good and the place was quiet. This is at the back of a strip mall so it's a little difficult to see from the street. read more

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3.5 stars I like the decor of this place! The interior of DaMoim was comforting to me for some reason; it reminds me of a hip living room. The pictures on the wall and the bar add a mix of edge that you'd find in a big city like NY. I ordered the Galbi tacos, which were good. The meat was tender and cut into bite-size friendly pieces. One thing I'd suggest is for the tacos to have more interesting fillings. The shredded yellow cheese and lettuce were typical and a bit boring. If they added onions and cilantro, it'd be perfect. The green sauce that comes with it is great. It's not too spicy but very flavorful to dip your taco in! The kimchi quesadilla was what my friend ordered. He's Korean and he loves kimchi dearly, so he enjoyed the dish. I thought it was overpowering, but for all you kimchi lovers, it was stuffed with kimchi +cheese! We also ordered a dumpling appetizer, but the name escapes me. I think it was filled with pork and veggies. Kinda on the salty side! read more

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My friends and I picked a random Korean restaurant in Annandale we hadn't tried before. DaMoim is set up like a bar and I believe it also has karaoke rooms. I don't think it was used to serving actual sit down customers. But the food was very good! My group had Korean tacos, vegetable bibimbap, kimchee fried rice, and super duper fried vegetable dumplings (although I asked for pork/beef). The service came when you needed them (like most asian restaurants), but nothing more (although the waitress saw me struggling to open the to-go bag and helped me out). The place looks a little sketchy from the outside because it's in a corner and there weren't many customers. I'm sure they're more packed on weekends when people use the bar and karaoke rooms (we came on a Tuesday). Food was good though! read more

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Strolled into this spot randomly to have a drink and maybe eat something. We ended up getting, spring rolls and another dish which were pretty tasty. Also, we ended up having just one drink because the whole time the server gave us an uncomfortable vibe. She wasn't too welcoming. Other than the service, the two finger foods were welcoming. read more

DaMoim - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

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About a 1-1.5: The hubs and I were really excited in trying this place out, as DaMoim seemed to be known for their Korean-fusion dishes. The restaurant itself was clean and modern and the service was pretty friendly. We started off with some DaMoim Fried Chicken wings, half soy ginger and half spicy - the chicken itself was crispy, but I wasn't a fan of either of the coating sauces as it was either too vinegar-y or way too spicy. We also tried the Galbi Tacos that came on warm tortillas with a sesame-chili salsa; there was also a slaw of julienne lettuce and scallions, topped with crushed sesame seeds. The galbi itself was very wet and made the taco itself very soggy; the flavor of it was more sweet than savory, so we both were not fans of that. We've also tried the Kimchi Quesadilla, which was filled with kimchi and perilla leaves and a mixture of cheddar and jack cheese in a large tortilla. The tortilla itself was very dry, and the filling was a weird combination - I am a huge fan of perilla, but I don't think the combination of the perilla and the cheese works! The kimchi itself was also not caramelized as it was described, and the quesadilla seemed to not be greased up or cooked long enough. There was also a Korean hot dog that was available that was topped with bulgogi - the bulgogi was also very wet and more on the sweeter side, just like the galbi, and there was also some sweet tomato salsa that came with that (that I wasn't a fan of). I appreciated that the dog itself was large, but it didn't have a nice snap or taste to it, either. I'm glad I was able to finally check this place out but would not come back! +Korean-fusion dishes +sweeter marinades (galbi, bulgogi) +friendly staff :D read more

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Ever since I heard about the Kogi Truck in LA I've been waiting patiently (and sometimes not so patiently) for someone to bring Korean-Mexican fusion to NoVa, and DaMoim finally did so. And boy did they bring it. The kimchi quesadilla was probably the highlight of the meal, the kimchi goes really well with cheese, which I probably wouldn't have believed if I hadn't tried it. The Jaeyook tacos were pretty good, although the sauce that goes with it (which is usually somewhat spicy), didn't really stick out from the taste of the other ingredients. The galbi tacos were another winner though; there's no way I'd walk out of here without having them again next time. The only disappointing notes of the meal were the buldahk kochi (the chicken was dry and not really spicy) and the side of kimchi. There was nothing wrong with side of kimchi per se, but it was actually ghaktogi (diced daikon instead of cabbage), and I have never seen a korean place charge extra for kimchi. We will definitely be back soon, there are a whole mess of other things on the menu we want to try (saam, mandoo, galbi jjim, jap chae, korean fried chicken, etc). We didn't really try any of the more traditional korean dishes, so there are plenty of those to hit as well. Plus they have a cocktail with soju and kahlua that is calling my name. read more

I love the interior here and the food quality. The only bad thing about this place was the service. I definitely do not like coming to restaurants and have bad customer services. I mean they suppose to treat everyone equally. I came here on a friday night with my boyfriend and we were greeted by the manager and he was very polite but our server was so rude and did not smile at us at all. I had to call her couple of times for her attention because she was busy texting while serving us or standing at the bar texting. She did not refill our water at all because once again she was busy texting and I had to call her. I ordered the vegetarian fried rice and my boyfriend ordered galbi tacos. I had to admit, the food was really good. We love it there. We love the environment and food quality a lot, but definitely not sure if we should return if we got our service that bad the first time. Parking isn't a problem at all since there were plenty when we got there and customers at the bar definitely respect the place. They didn't smoke inside at all but were nicely step outside and do so. I was very amazed how considerate they were. Overall, everything else was good beside the service. read more

DaMoim - Galbi tacos - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

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I'm pleasantly surprised by DaMoim. I went here the other day because a friend of mine is moving out of the country and decided to have his going away get together here. I had never heard of the place, and knew nothing about it. But once we arrived, I soon realized I knew its location. When I was in high school, it used to be a DDR (Dance Dance Revolution) arcade. Apparently, the location has bad fung shui or something because it's changed businesses more often than people change underwear. Nonetheless, I'm optimistic DaMoim will break that curse. After entering the bar, my friends and I were pleasantly surprised to find a modern decor, great music, and friendly staff (helps that we happened to know one of the bartenders, but either way, everyone was all smiles). Then we got to the food. It was awesome. Kalbi Quesadillas. Yes, that's right. Korean Bbq short ribs...in a quesadilla. This was the only thing we tried on the menu this night, having already eaten dinner before we went out...but I would love to go back sometime and try out more of the menu! The drinks were average priced, but were nice to look at and served in nice glasses. So I suppose that's a plus. With so many places in Annandale that serve Korean food and alcohol, it's tough to say which ones will survive. I'd love to see DaMoim make it long enough for me to try it again! read more

Service is a hit or miss here. Always empty so not sure why. Spicy pork tacos are my go to and the wings. My wife and sister swear by their galbi tacos. Have had their udon and dumplings and those are good as well. Very loud inside so not a good place for sleeping kids or a date where you are trying to actually have a conversation with. read more

(Full review on blog) ...DaMoim has traditional dishes like galbi beef short ribs and bulgoki marinated sirloin, but the real adventure lies in modern creations like mango and shrimp summer rolls; garlic and sake steamed mussels; and Kogi-esque offerings like spicy pork tacos, kimchi quesadillas and beef-kimchi sliders. The kimchi quesadilla is a lively wake-up call for the mouth. A generous, soft flour tortilla surrounds warm, gooey Cheddar and Jack cheeses; acidic, caramelized, spicy kimchi strikes a perfect balance between sweet and sour. I had to close my eyes for a moment to savor all that was happening to me... read more

DaMoim - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

I fell in love with this place many moons ago, actually at a yelp meetup for a korean night top be exact (this one of the many reasons I love yelp!). It's a posh little spot in the corner not too far from honey pig. The staff is always so outgoing and warm. This hidden gem is my first choice when in K-town. I have tried a lot on their menu -I frequent this place with my Korean friend so she is always ordering new things each time because it's done to perfection as she says. I just haven't tried the fusion dishes or the korean fried chicken yet. My favorite is the bibimbap, hands down the best I've ever had and is consistently good! I can never get enough of their dried sweet and spicy squid to compliment the dish. The bulgogi is very yummy too! The mandu is addictive. There is this spicy seafood dish I get sometimes too just can't remember the name but it's ever soo yummy. Oh and the kimchi fried rice soo darn good! The drinks are yummy and well executed and the wine selection is good! If you're in annandale and craving korean or you aren't as adventurous their is something.on the menu for you, so check it out. read more

DaMoim - The spicy seafood dish, salmon, and kimchi fried rice - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

This place is fantastic! I really wasn't looking for Korean fusion, but they had classics on their menu as well, so we gave it a try. All I can say is: GREAT! The food was great. The service was hospitable. The lighting and decor are modern (not a criticism) but the music was classic jazz, perfect in the background. We had seafood bibimbop, and it was delicious. Plenty of mussels, small cuts of shrimp and calamari. We had spring rolls, which were almost too big for an appetizer. I had the Galbi Tacos which were completely delicious. A great blend. Prices were very good. We did not do karaoke, but it's available. Yes, I'm a real customer. Usually surly too. But I don't want to see this place go away, it's a gem. read more

When I dined here on a Wednesday night back in February the dining area was empty. The only patrons were at the bar and seemed to be regulars based on the bartenders knowing their names -- kinda like an Asian version of Cheers, I guess. The atmosphere was laid back with its dimly lit interior, making for a quiet meal. Service was friendly and quick, considering I was the only diner. The meal started off with some pretty tasty banchan. I barely made my way through those dishes before my order of spring rolls ($5) showed up. The order consisted of four tiny rolls filled with crab, shrimp, and vegetables. My entree was their galbi dolsot bibimbop ($12). My favorite part of this classic dish is always the crust at the bottom formed by the crispy rice, but this version was lacking in that regard. It was also lacking in veggies and could have benefited from a bolder galbi flavor. The meat itself was tender and plentiful, but a better ratio among all the ingredients would have made for a better dish. read more

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What a pleasant little find. Went with some kids and a parent and this was the perfect modern family meal. Service was friendly and prompt. And there was a nice clean decor. It was pretty empty for early dinner but maybe that's a DC thing. Big hits were the chicken tacos, the bIbImbop, and the fried chicken. Though the skewers were also good. The dumplings were just ok. Much has been said on other reviews but this was a really enjoyable place that you can take lots of people to. read more

-- 3.5 stars -- I enjoyed dining here at DaMoim. I only tried one dish here - the Galbi tacos - and I was pretty satisfied. I think I was still having a hard time wrapping my mind around the idea of Korean short ribs topped with shredded cheese and sour cream, but it somehow worked! I finished all three that came with my entree. I also enjoyed the modern ambiance. I wouldn't mind coming back here to try some of their other dishes, especially the sliders! read more

DaMoim - Galbi tacos - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

I thought DaMoim would be a good place for drink and karaoke. It does have a proper dining area and full bar and separate rooms for karaoke but I didn't feel like it's a place for lunch or dinner without drinks. I heard about korean/mexican fusion dish at DaMoim so I went there to try kimchee quesadilla and fusion taco. Like most korean eateries, there is always something complimentary. Here we got edamame. Quesadilla and taco were OK but it didn't impress me with flavor or creativity. Combination of kimchee or korean spicy pork with mexican toppings like guacamole/sour cream or cheese sounded interesting but actual flavor wasn't anything special or different for my taste.. DaMoim has regular korean dishes too. I might return if I feel like having both korean and mexican with drinks someday but I am not sure I will go back for just a meal. read more

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3.5 I think this will get bumped up to a 4 after a second visit. I was first introduced to this style of Korean fusion (with the mexican twist) in LA with the Kogi trucks. I've been craving it ever since. While I wouldn't say this place completely quenched my craving, it was certainly a step in the right direction. We had a couple of the small plates to start...the pork belly and the korean dumplings. Both were good starts. For our mains we had the spicy pork tacos and an order of the fried chicken wings. The tacos were good although I think I'd prefer the pork belly version and will definitely try that next time. The wings didn't really wow me. Don't get me wrong, they were tasty, just nothing I'm clamoring to go back for. I think next time we'll do either the sliders or the quesadillas. I did like the vibe of the place. It was very welcoming and the servers were very nice...something I find missing from some of it's local competitors (that's you HoneyPig). read more

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DaMoim is located at the very end of the plaza and is pretty hidden. If you are looking for a nice bar and karaoke place to go with some friends this is honestly a great place to go to. The staff are amazing and whoever the chef is, they are quite exceptional. The quality of the food can surely compete with neighboring restaurants. Give it a shot! Tiffany, the bartender, is really lively and pays attention to each customer. In the end you don't feel like a customer because she is super welcoming and will remember your name. The prices for drinks are pretty reasonable but the food may be on the more pricey end of the spectrum for what it is. read more

DaMoim - Ingredients for the incredible hulk. - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

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Didn't order any food so review is primarily for service. Staff was extremely friendly and came around frequently to make sure our table was being attended to. A few members of the staff actually sat down at our table to talk to us and brought out fruit for our table which was a nice gesture. I wasn't a huge fan of the decor as it had the feel of a typical Chinese restaurant with the giant glass panes separating the bar area from the dining area. But the bar area was clean and had a sharp feel to it. The crowd was definitely an older crowd so if you're looking for a laid-back type of night, this spot definitely works. Overall, the service is great and I would be happy to go back here and spend money where I feel like my business is appreciated. read more

-KARAOKE ONLY- After calling around one Saturday night and finding out that all of the usual karaoke places were full, we found DaMoim because they had one room left. Honestly, I had never heard of this place before. Even though I've been to Jangteo 7080 many times, I've never ventured further into the plaza where this place is located. If you're using Google Maps to get to DaMoim, it will take you to a dead-end neighborhood that's separated from the actual plaza by a fence. So, if you're Ubering/Lyfting or using Google Maps to navigate, beware that the directions will not take you to the right place. The karaoke rooms here are reasonably priced ($30/hour, we had 7 people), clean, spacious, and comes with a great sound system. Service was also pretty attentive. We ordered a seafood pancake near the end of the night which was actually really tasty. Overall, no complaints, and would come back for karaoke again in the future. read more

Decided to try out DaMoim after reading the description of the restaurant in this months issue of Washingtonian, Cheap Eats! We were in the Annandale area so I looked up a Korean restaurant and was sold on the line that described this restaurant as Korean-Mexican fusion...SOLD! We started with the Galbi short rib tacos, and let me tell you they were delicious. The short ribs were sweet, not too fatty and paired well with the traditional tacos toppings. Complimentary miso soup was presented prior to our meal. I went for the Galbi Dolsot Bibimbop, essentially like a rice bowl served in a hot stone bowl. The short rib meat was delicious again although a little tough for my taste, the assortment of vegetables that accompanied the meat and rice was just right and the fried egg on top was different but exceeded my expectations. The dish was served with a side of chili sauce. My counterpart ordered the Jeayook Goo-yi, spicy pork served with sticky rice, steamed veggies and a small dishes of kimichi, and pickled vegetables. Asked for extra spicy and was disappointed when my taste buds refused to sweat. Pork was cut in long chewy pieces, would have been acceptable if we were served a knife and fork, however, chopsticks made for a messy meal. Overall experience was a plus, will return to venture through the menu. Happy hour looked promising (4-7) weekdays, $2 domestics, $3 imports and $4 well. Please and thank you! read more

DaMoim - Galbi tacos... Nom nom - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

DaMoim is a Korean/American/Mexican/Japanese fusion place. Yup, they got it all (except for sushi). The menu is strangely interesting and ranges from caprese salad to baked brie to fried chicken to korean tacos to french fries to a 10oz ribeye to udon. They also have more traditional Korean items such as bibimbap, galbi, jap chae, mandu gook, and my favorite "army base stew." They do a very simple banchan: kimchi, dried squid and black beans. The decor is much more contemporary than many of the other Korean restaurants in Annandale. There's a nice bar and happy hour specials too. We often find ourselves coming back here; it's a good spot. Service is a little slow but nothing too bad. If you're looking for a true fusion experience, get the kimchi quesadilla and galbi tacos--you won't be disappointed. Kimchi and cheese sounds like an odd pairing, but they really do go well together. read more

It's under new management and the daughter is running the bar into the ground. For a person with a name that suggests brightness is actually dim witted. Some people should not be running a business. Previous owner knew how to take care of their customers and their generosity kept me coming back. I never felt short changed till recent. I was always generous with my tips. However, last night, was the worst visit and left me with bitter taste by the dim witted girl. IF I have to return (not by my choice), I will not be spending a nickel there. I used to be a fan of DaMoim but now, with new management, I would NOT recommend this place to anyone. read more

This is really 4.5 stars, but Yelp will not allow half stars. Came here for a late dinner, saw that there were only people close by the bar having drinks. One worker, who I assume to be the manager, came by to seat us and said that the kitchen was still open, so my face immediately lit up like one of the many color-changing lights they had lining the top of their bar area. We got some banchan, boricha, and complimentary edamame as appetizers. And as usual, got overly excited and over-ordered. My bad. Although we ordered a mix of entrees and appetizers, each portion came out as they were done in the kitchen. Don't expect to get your appetizers before your entrees. The first ones to come out were the SooYook Sliders, which had pork belly in mantau buns. They were delicious! My Eating Partner (EP) loved the meat, especially since they still had little bits of bone attached. The only thing he mentioned was that it was interesting to have sweet apples in with the saltiness of the meat, but interesting in a good way. There were only three of those, and we demolished them. Then our Ssam with galbi came out. Although this is in the "light fare" section of the menu, do NOT underestimate its size. This could have been an entree in of itself. The warm, marinated meat came on a pile of crispy fried noodles and were topped with some sesame seeds, while the iceberg lettuce and the ssam jang came on a separate plate. We loved everything about it. Next was our plate of three DaMoim Sliders with kimchee. The meat was JUICY, the buns were soft (EP complimented the buns, especially), but we didn't think it was anything too special or fusion about it. It was basically regular, albeit yummy, sliders with some kimchee. This also comes with a side plate of fries and ketchup, which we barely touched not because it was terrible or anything. By now, we are slowing down and just realizing how much we had ordered... We each eat one slider and one fry and wait for the next two plates of food to come out. The last two to come to the table were the Galbi and Dahk (chicken) Tacos, each with three tacos on a plate, served with a cup of green salsa, a dollop of firm sour cream, and some cute garnish. Even though by now my stomach is exploding, I somehow snake a galbi taco down my throat, with all the fixins AND the ssam jang that was leftover from some of the previous dishes. LUHHHHVED ITTTTT. Definitely a contender for best of the night. Now, I can't say the same about the chicken tacos. It's easy to get chicken a little dry, so I understand that, but the flavor just couldn't compare to that of the galbi. The marinade was different and was overall less satisfying. I took only one bite and EP took the rest. The service was pretty good. Our waters were always being refilled, and the possible manager kept checking by to see how our experience was. The inside of the place is nice and clean, new everything, with two flat screen tvs by the bar. Food was much better than I was expecting. The galbi tacos and ssam were my top 2, while the galbi tacos and the sooyook sliders were the top 2 of EP. We both had a really awesome and filling experience. Definitely coming back soon! read more

I'm going to skip reviewing the food and drinks, because when I think there's something fundamentally wrong with a business and the attitude it has when treating its customers, the rest of the stuff doesn't even matter. My friend had a big group for her birthday dinner last weekend. I arrived a little late with two other people. We sat at the end of the row of tables we had assembled (there were probably over 30 of us in total). Multiple servers saw us, and yet it took them over 20 minutes to even acknowledge our arrival and bring menus and waters out. Once we finally ordered, it was another 15+ minutes just to get the drinks. We didn't even order cocktails - how long does it really take to pour wine into one glass and bring two bottles of beer? Of course then it was another almost half hour for our food to arrive; and we had to ask for glassware and silverware. I felt completely invisible and had to work hard to get some attention throughout the entire evening (we were there for a good three hours). I never skip tipping unless there's something seriously wrong with the service or attitude on a deep and disturbing level, and this was one of those times. Plus - Korean fusion? I'd rather have some real Korean barbecue next time I'm in Annandale. If I want tacos I'll go to a good Mexican place. read more

I think I'm the only idiot in my group that ordered the least flavorful and least ordered item on the menu. Do NOT order the Da Moim sliders. Cute? yes. Tasty? no. They were the most mediocre mini burgers ever. I was so sad that everyone else's food was so much more delicious than mine. hahaha. for the lighter fare: scallops? yes calamari? yes, but could use a tiny bit less breading seafood/scallion pancake: i've had better (and bigger) and it was too oily what my friends got: wings: they're alright. still no comparison to bon chon. sorry, da moim. that crazy bulgogi-hot dog thing: it's true. it was HUGE. and well loved. haha. and SUPER MESSY galbi tacos: yes, and super messy sooyook sliders: yes and yes. i will have to order that next time. i ordered the...house drink? it was pineapple-y and deeeeelicious. can i also point out that they were playing a WEIRD array of music when we were there? weird as in, hip-hop, to 90s, to 80s, to rock, to oldies...i mean, i'm all about eclectic, but it was just odd. read more

Hidden in plain sight. Near the Burger King on Columbia Pike, into the parking lot, and under the arch... The interior is dark wood and modern. The servers are young, fluent English-speakers. The food is okay. The service is okay but SLOW. But, then again, maybe we shouldn't go to the restaurant hungry? The dishes here are served in a mezze/tapas/small plate format. The prices are fine in the $5-9 range. Here's what I think of what we got: DaMoim sliders: $9 gets three mini burgers. The only Asian thing about these is the pretty bamboo skewer. This is not the place to get sliders. Mandoo: $6 gets you six (I think). They were crammed with meat and your standard Korean dumpling. Galbi Tacos: $8 gets you three small soft tacos with marinated Korean beef. I like the idea but these were kind of boring. Kimchi Quesadilla: $6 gets you a fun experience and the excellent crunchy kimchi works really well with the melted cheese. Sour and greasy kind of like the experience you get with a pupusa + curtido. Haemool Pajeon: $6 gets you a small tortilla size pancake. Greasy and not inspiring. Spring Roll: $5 gets you crunchy and fresh summer rolls. And? It's fine. Dahk Tacos: $8 gets you three mini tacos with chicken marinated in a Korean style. It's meat in a flour tortilla. Nothing not to like. It took abysmally long to get our food which came out piece-meal (if I was doing some serious drinking and just needed random stuff to soak up the alcohol, then this might have done it.) but as we were hungry, waiting an hour for food was distressing. I brought really patient victims (ehm, friends) with me but I wouldn't come here with anyone else. Overall, a hip place made for drinking. Come with one's priorities in order! The service was friendly enough but I felt like they must have one burner and one cook in the kitchen? read more

Great place for a good Asian time of soju and karaoke, good for food, terrible for quality service. Bookmarked this place after good words from fellow Yelpers, especially since this place offers Korean tacos. I heard of this fusion from some food trucks in the district, but since I'm never over there during lunch I figure this is the spot to check them out. A Korean fusion restaurant that takes solid Korean dishes and throws a Westernized (usually Southwest/Tex-Mex) twist, making for an interesting take for solid fares. The food and the ambiance calls out fusion with the elegant decor to match the variety of food offered. The Latin American-Asian fusion restaurant trend for some reason never goes away and this place exemplifies it. At least it's in a cute taco or quesadilla package. I wouldn't use this restaurant as an introduction to Korean food for those who haven't had it before like a dining companion in my group was, but it was at least a gradual introduction with a familiar twist to a cuisine that could be considered strange. We were total pigs during our visit that we got lots of other dishes to share with the group so we can try more. Some stuff we got included the scallion pancake (hearty yet small which was fine for the amount of food we ordered - better at Yechon), galbi dolsot bibimbap (piping hot and filling, still better at Yechon), some chicken stir fry with a spicy sauce that was delicious, Korean fried chicken (perfectly fried, not too much breading, and the perfect amount of soy garlic sauce - fresh Bon Chon is probably better), and a Korean quesadilla. Our waiter for dinner tried to do something resembling checking up on us, but it seems more like a robotic formality than actually attentive service. You can tell because he keeps coming over asking if we need anything, yet when we made any requests (i.e. refill glasses, extra cups, check), he gets tripped up and either ignores the requests or completely forgets them. An agregious error on the service was completely forgetting a friend's quesadilla order. You know they forgot it when the order didn't arrive until AFTER I got my Korean fried chicken order (which in the menu they disclaimed that it would take 30 minutes to make). It's really bad that you send an order late for something that's the easiest to make. One of the more competent waiters tried making up for it for giving my friend a free beer, but that didn't help him in his desire to eat. Back area has a private room you can rent out for karaoke. Definitely good for private parties (note for future birthday get-together). Though that didn't seem to matter with some of the patrons there, who had the music to the restaurant jacked up really loud and they started dancing and singing on their own in the bar area. My dining group was very amused at the crazy fun these people having. I'd definitely come back here for the vibe of the place (plus to have a dinner/karaoke party in the back room). Food was good but it wasn't mind-blowing and the spastic service isn't enough to draw me back to this place for just that. read more

I just happened to be back in NOVA to visit the family when my brother-in-law took me to DaMoim for some food and wine. We were promptly served by the waiter and started with a bottle of red wine with a cheese platter. After finishing our first bottle, we decided to order a bottle of white wine. That just went on and on for many hours as we really liked all the wines we drank that night. I also have to mention the cheese platter that was served with honey. I have never tried dipping parmasian cheese in honey but boy was that delicious with our wine! We also had some Ddukbokki and their fried chicken. Maybe I had too much to drink that night but I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and my wine that night. Even with all the wine and food we had that night, the cost was very reasonable. I know that I will definitely be stopping by again when I am back in NOVA to do this again. read more

We finished the night here with a bunch of friends a few weeks back after a Holiday party and WOW this place is one for the hidden gem lists! Karaoke here is like nothing else you will find in the DMV.. private rooms to rock out in and the service is very impressive! We ordered Bulgogi and Duck tacos and plenty of drinks and it was all amazing... I've had my fair share of Korean bulgogi and for late night fare it was to be rivaled by very few anytime! I can't speak enough about the quality of service and the friendly staff throughout... If you are looking for something different or someplace to call your new hangout list this place as a must visit!! read more

I came in for lunch this past Saturday. The place was completely empty at noon which was surprising considering how good the food was. My assumption is the location isn't doing the place justice (it's off to the side in the back of a building). Plenty of parking though! I was a little confused because I saw menu items that weren't Korean fusion at all. For example, there was caprese, baked brie with honey, and smoked salmon as appetizers. These items had no Korean influence, so I don't know why they're on the menu. I'd rather have the chef/menu creators downsize the menu to more interesting items, like those that my friends and I ordered (listed below). Also, our waitress was a little slow and didn't notice a few key things: when we were ready to order, when we were done with our food, and when we wanted our check. She was hard to flag down as well. However, she was great at filling our water glasses and answering questions. I ordered the spicy chicken quesadilla - it was a good portion for lunch, and the green salsa was super delicious and flavorful. I LOVED the chicken. It wasn't spicy really, but the flavor was very unique. I could eat this every single day! I also tried the spicy chicken skewers. They were delicious as well, but I wouldn't consider it a meal. The kimchi fried rice was amazing! Very nice idea to share with a group. Ddukbokki is an appetizer with vegetables, rice pasta (gnocchi), and a spicy, tomato-based sauce. The portion was great as a lunch entree on its own. The sauce was rather spicy...in a good way! Botttom line: I can't wait to go back and try other Korean fusion dishes like the kimchi quesadilla, chicken tacos, and bibimbap. read more

Thank you fellow Yelpers for the recommendations! The kimchee quesadilla was my favorite of the night. The kimchee was a great substitute for the other pickled veggies and spicy salsas often found in variations of this dish. It gave the kick of Tabasco and something more. My tummy was very happy. My dining companion loved the spicy seafood stew, which we shared. They definitely did not skimp on the seafood or the spice. The piquant broth was flavored with a fish filet and lots of shrimp (head-on), calamari, and even bits of crab. For her entrée, my friend got the galbi taco. Though she said it was a "bit sweet," she still enjoyed and savored every bite. However, the seafood stew is definitely still the winner. We also ordered vegetarian mandoo as an appetizer. It was good, though not extraordinary, but I admire the Koreans for their skill in frying everything perfectly--just the right amount of crispiness. This is how dumplings should always look and feel when you sink your teeth into them. I imagine that other fried dishes, such as the famous Korean-style chicken wings, will be fried as well and taste just as good, if not better. I highly recommend this place, and I cannot wait to come back and sample other offerings on their extensive menu. read more

BulDog: get it. It is a quality hot dog covered in Bulgogi and vegetables. I was skeptical when I heard about it, but when it came out, I was insanely jealous. I just a mountain of meat on a golden bun. Perfect. The other food was pretty great as well. Everyone walked away happy. I somehow managed to get the leftovers and spent the rest of the week eating bbq drumsticks for every meal. I never got sick of them. Saddest day when that take out contains was finally empty. The server/possible owner was extremely friendly and helpful with suggestions. He also enjoyed a healthy dose of 80's music. The playlist was like every soundtrack to 80's cinema and he was unapologetic (as well he should be). The interior was very relaxed and clean. I nice departure from the standard Korean BBQ places in that area. It was perfect of a Sunday brunch where you don't want the smoke and yelling you find at Honey Pig. read more

This place is pretty cool. The food is pretty good too. But you know what? nothing for me really "stands out" about this place. It's a Korean-fusion type joint that serves your basic korean bar food type fair... skewered chicken (ggo-chi), dduk bokki (rice cakes in hot sauce), soju etc. but they also have korean tacos and stuff too if that's your thing. When we went, it was really really cold. Did not like it. it was so bad that one of the girls in our party tied napkins together to make a makeshift shawl. As far as the service goes. it's really good and attentive. of course we had a HUGE party so they wanted to treat us well so that they could get a sizable tip. I don't know what it's like when it's just two people. Would I personally come here again? probably not on my own volition... but if there was an event here, i probably would. After LA and Seoul, it's kind of hard to find something has hip or cool in the way of korean hang outs in this part of the country. so my review is biased. if you are a newbie to korean food and culture, i think you'd have a good time here. read more