DaMoim

Some days all I want a soothing bowl of broth. Seolleongtang is a famous Korean soup where they…read moresimmer beef bones for hours to create a milky rich beef broth. Our friend recommended this spot and it was so good! Paired with a seafood pancake and homemade kimchi made this meal very warm and comforting. The soup is also super high in collagen which is great for you! Apps: Seafood Pancake Entrees: Seolleongtang (Beef Bone Soup)

Shin Chon is very popular at noontime with Koreans. When we dined here, we were the only…read morenon-Koreans. We noticed that other customers seated themselves, though we let a server seat us. I'm thinking that many people who come here know already what they want, because even before we cracked open our menus, the server was immediately at our table expecting us to place our order. When we told her we weren't ready yet, she left, but came back less than a minute later and then stood there waiting for us to place our order. So I ordered the Sullangtang, which is bone broth with brisket and noodles. JP ordered the Yukgaejang, a spicy red broth with veggies and flank steak. We also ordered the fried dumplings. I don't know if the fried dumplings were vegetable or pork, but they were very good, made even better with a delicious dipping sauce. As hoped, banchan was served with our meal, but was just cubes of daikon radish (kkakdugi) and kimchi. The kkakdugi and kimchi were fresh and tasty. Even if the Sullantang recipe is traditional, I was disappointed. The broth was thin and very bland. However, I was able to jazz it up and make it into a pretty good soup by adding spoonfuls of the Yukgaejang broth and the fried dumpling sauce, plus salt and pepper. The Yukgaejang, topped with crispy noodles, was the better of the two soups. It had a lively flavor and as billed on the menu, was indeed spicy. The menu is limited, almost exclusively vegetable and beef dishes, but there is a seafood pancake and whelk (mollusk) dish. No chicken or pork dishes. Overall, our experience was decent and we would certainly consider returning. Shin Chon has plenty of off-street parking.

Interior

Cabbage and radish kimchi

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Sullungtang

1943 Classic

4.6(187 reviews)

0.2 mi

Love the truffle fries and cream shrimp pasta. Nice place for hanging out at night/ weekend. :)read more

amazing food! amazing service! amazing decor!…read more the food was very good and the staff was very attentive. the soup was warm and came out quickly

Ambience here is really fancy and comfy

Shrimp Fondue

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Bulgogi Stew

JMT Kitchen and Bar

We recently checked out JMT Kitchen & Bar on a Saturday night after hearing great things from…read morefriends -- and we definitely came hungry. We ordered a spread: gyoza with sweet and spicy sauce, kimchi pancakes, fried shrimp, soy garlic wings, takoyaki, LA galbi, and jjampong with noodles... plus way too many drinks. We arrived early and scored prime seats by the bar, which turned out to be perfect, especially once the night shifted into more of a club vibe with a DJ. The energy was great, and most of the food was surprisingly delicious -- everything hit except the jjampong. We were expecting udon noodles, but it came with thin, clear noodles instead, and the flavor was a bit off for us. That said, the staff handled everything perfectly, and it didn't take away from the rest of the experience. Between the food, drinks, and nightlife atmosphere, we had an awesome time and will definitely be back. If you're looking for a spot that delivers on both taste and fun without compromise, this is it.

This is a honest review. The goal is for the restaurant to improve. Please don't delete it again…read more Food wait time was extremely long ( more than 45 mins) even though the restaurant was practically empty. The food tasted like it wasn't prepared by a real chef, or more like it was made by someone who had never even tasted their own cooking. It explains why the restaurant was empty vs. full house when it first opened. Honestly, any Korean restaurant in the DMV area is better than this. I don't understand how someone can screw up Korean food in Korean town. Every restaurant in the area gets better and better. Competition is high. The price is on the high end. I don't mind paying even more but please deliver in terms of food quality. They are 100x worse than my last 5 visits a while back. I'm a foodie with over 5k dmv followers. Please take this as a feedback to improve. I dine out everyday reviewing restaurants. When I say this is bad, this is bad. That's why this review comes from my 1 star review account. Back to 19xx.

Bossam

JMT Army Stew

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LA style Kalbi - served with rice and kimchi

Tosokchon

3.9(480 reviews)

Food 5/5 Service 4.5/5…read moreAmbiance 4/5 Tosokchon is a must-visit Korean spot in Annandale for authentic Korean food at an extremely competitive price. Galbi: Tender and balanced, not too sweet. Falls right off the bone. One of the best I've had. Side dishes: The kimchi was perfectly seasoned, and there were savory and spicy radishes that helped round out the meal. The water has a tea flavor to it, but you can ask for normal water; I liked the water they gave us. Service was adequate; we were checked on once or twice. Overall, a solid meal at a solid price.

We came around 3 am. When we got seated and there i could tell i would not come back. we were so…read moretucked into the back, they didn't come after 15 min. 1. we came with a bunch of friends and half of them ordered and the server was laughing at us cause we didn't "order enough" so i ordered a dish that i didn't want to order cause i felt bad. 2. everything was so bad other than a pancake and rice. tbh the rice was the best thing here, and it was mid as hell. 3. ALL THE SOUPS WERE OVER SATURATED WITH MSG. i'm asian so i know msg is added minimally but this was so bad. 4. i understand paying separate is difficult, but they're such negative people ab it. I wish the food could make up for the horrible service but it really didn't. i would rather make an additional 30 minute drive to gom tang e in centreville.

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Soon Tofu Soup

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Exterior

Kogiya Korean BBQ

4.2(2k reviews)

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The food was fresh and sizzling, this was my first time back in 8+ years and Kogiya is still…read moreamazing. The prompt service, attentive services and great selection makes this a great place for groups of all sizes. I've been with family and coworkers and it's always a wonderful experience.

Trying to find a good quality KBBQ spot like what we're used to in California, and found this to be…read morea pretty decent spot. Customer service was great and they were all very attentive, which is always a plus. Ordered the brisket- meat quality was good. (Meat to fat ratio, perfect.) The galbi short rib was just okay - I think a little too sweet for my taste buds, and the bulgogi had a good marinade to it, but wished it wasn't so chopped up. We went with Option B, but the main meats we enjoyed were from the Option A list. Will I be back the next time I'm in town? Probably. 8 out of 10 for me. Enjoy.

(fatty brisket) Chadol Bakgi

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Pork belly in my tummyyyyyyyy

Chung Dam

4.4(29 reviews)

0.4 mi

A group of us wanted a late night snack after Good Friday service, so what better option than a…read morepocha? Chung Dam had pretty good reviews, so we decided to check it out. The interior is pretty big with two floors available for seating. The music was loud and most parties were there for the drinks and late-night vibes. CHARCOALED GRILLED CHICKEN - 23 There were more rice cakes than there were chicken. The sauce was spicy and savory, but nothing memorable. Chicken was cut into small pieces, so it tasted a bit dry. The rice cakes had a weird texture I didn't like. Meh. SEAFOOD PANCAKE - 18 Pretty soggy and not a lot of seafood (maybe one bite of seafood per piece). It tasted fine, but not worth it for the price. The food was just okay -- we can definitely find better seafood pancakes and rice cakes at other Korean restaurants nearby. Probably a great spot if you're drunk though.

Would leave a better review except that after we left, we realized we never received some of the…read moreskewers we ordered :( went on a weekday to avoid the crowd, but the servers just lost track of the items being brought to the table Service timing is consistent, they bring the items out in waves based on when cooking is done

소떡소떡 / Sodduck Sodduck(3pcs)

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Menu 02.11.2025 - Small Plates

Yechon

3.7(1.9k reviews)

1.0 mi

- huge portions - delicious mandu great flavor!…read more- soup is pretty mild in flavor but lots of food - lots of seating and long hours!

I went to Yechon and had such a great experience…read more The ambience was lively and fun. It felt energetic without being overwhelming. It's the kind of place where you can have a really good time with friends and just enjoy the atmosphere. I ordered the hwe dop bab and it was really fresh and great. Everything tasted clean and well prepared, and it was honestly just really nice to eat. I also tried the soondooboo, which was warm, comforting, and flavorful. The service was good, and I loved the Korean ahjummas working there. It made the whole experience feel even more authentic and homey. I'd definitely go again. It's a solid, fun spot with great food and great energy.

Haemul pajeon (seafood pancake)

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Incheon Restaurant

4.3(122 reviews)

0.0 mi

This is a cute, cozy, warm atmosphere. There's not really a lot people there. It's great for dates…read more The chef was super nice. The lady was disgruntled when I came in and not really talkative. I got the soy marinated pork. The pork was crispy, juicy, and flavorful. I wish they gave more rice, sauce, and letter wrap for the ratio of the meat. I loved that they come with banchans. I would like to come back and try their other dishes. 1 suggestion is they need to be consistent in their hours on all platforms. Yelp it says 10 pm. Google, Google maps, and their website says 9 pm.

The best Korean restaurant in the DMV. From the cocktails (the Old Korean Fashioned), to the kimchi…read morepancake, to the soy infused pork out beef, the traditional quality of this atmospherically high quality joint is a great formula. Honors to the their kimchi pork jjigae - this stew might be my favorite Korean meal so far anywhere.

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To Sok Jip

4.2(57 reviews)

0.0 mi

Quiet ambiance! Prompt service!…read moreThe food smells great! The taste is unbeatable! Various side dishes! Hygienic because they give individual bottle of water!

As far as authentic Korean food in the DMV goes, To Sok Jip offers a pretty good experience. If…read moreyou're in the mood for hot Korean soups and stews, this restaurant offers a quality selection. However, this is most definitely not a Korean BBQ restaurant and their non-fish meat options are limited. I ordered a somewhat expensive dolsot bibimbap and was disappointed by the lack of proper meat (I received minced beef/pork, couldn't tell what it was). The location is convenient, but parking can be a little tight if you have a larger car or van.

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Appetizers - Banchan

Choong Hwa Won

4.0(537 reviews)

I came to Choong Hwa Wong to take advantage of the weekday lunch special, which is a good value…read more Because I came around 2pm, I was wondering if I could still get lunch because the online menu says lunch only goes until 2pm. However, my server said lunch actually goes until 2:30pm. A casual ambience. I notice that the staff constantly keeps their eyes on the customers. Not a big deal, but not something you see every day. There's a lot of lunch specials. I picked the beef fried rice. It comes with banchan and miso soup. The beef fried rice was very good. What was especially good was the delicious black bean sauce that came with the rice. I thought the tasty miso soup was excellent, very rich and silky. Banchan was kimchi, Danmuji fruit and slices of white onion. Accompanying the banchan was a dipping sauce that was similar to, but not the same as the black bean sauce. I will definitely be back.

My go to for chicken fried rice take-away and I always get extra black bean dipping sauce. Service…read moreis always friendly, patient and helpful. They always greet you when you enter. The dining area is well lit with a kinda open floor plan with a half wall separating the sides. I came in New Year's Eve ~3pm and other patrons were picking up take-away orders. A large group, 15 patrons, came in while I was waiting and everyone was greeted. There were several patrons already enjoying their meal. I love the rice they use and the other ingredients are always fresh. They are generous with their portions. The chicken fried rice comes with a side of fresh onions and I some kind of pickled daikon (I think), a little tart, a little sweet and a nice crisp bite. Super yummy! And a side of ja-jang, I believe that is what it is. Very good and I eat it separately.