Ahh I love invigorating Korean food. Came to this place after having a silver spring adventure and…read morewe exhausted. This food put satisfying smiles on all our faces. I ordered a tofu soup with miso base and a kimchi pancake for the table. The pajeon was so appetizing I may have forgotten to take a picture before we dug in, and the tofu soup was just very warming. I didn't want anything spicy or I would've gotten a jjigae. You'll notice if you come here that this place is frequented by local Koreans, which tells you this is a good spot haha

Not sure I'm following the collective psychosis that believes Yett Gol is good, let alone anything…read morespecial. The seolleongtang mostly tasted like the salt that was added tableside. The predominant flavor of the kimchi jjigage was gochugaru. The haemul pajeon didn't have much seafood and came with several burnt spots. The japchae was extremely oily and included very few vegetables. I make better Korean food at home just by watching Maangchi videos. Speaking of videos, the only reason I found this place was through a TikTok, which offered a rave review and showed a packed restaurant. I guess this is how I know FoodTok has officially reached the mainstream, because I'm seeing more and more staged scenarios and dubious opinions. The only thing anybody had anything positive to say about was the rice, which was technically perfect. There is an old adage that goes, "you can judge a restaurant based on how well they cook their rice." But if you have a table full of food and the only thing people want to finish is the rice, then you've got a whole other problem.

I'm not sure if there was a management change, because the food is even better at Mahdang! Last…read moretime I went for lunch on a Sunday, it was a ful house. If you're going with one friend, I definitely recommend ordering the Haemul Jeongol. The broth was very flavorful, and there was so much seafood. :) I will definitely be back for more!

Another visit for dinner on Tuesday, 12/09/25, after a long time. Finding parking was a huge…read morehassle as there were limited spaces in front of the restaurant. Every single space was taken even though there were barely any customers inside. Dunno what was up with that! Street pay parking was available, though. We chose our own table to sit at and the server came with the menus. After a short while, the server came with hot water. Looked over the menu and decided on what we wanted.... Placed an order of the regular Bibimbap with Beef, a Chicken Fried Rice and an order of the Pig's Feet. We also asked for iced water. The server brought out some side dishes and along with the plates and silverware. Then our dinner entrees came out one by one. Tasted the side dishes which seemed a bit old and not that fresh. The Bibimbap and Miso soup were tasty. There wasn't too much beef, but a lot of veggies. Our Chicken Fried Rice was good, but a little bland. Needed more seasoning. My wife said the Pig's Feet was good, so she liked that one. Our table service was fine.

Hadn't been back here in years, but came recently Saturday night, and it was just as good as I…read moreremembered! It was packed but we got one of the last tables available and were seated right away, others that came later had to wait. Service was great--staff were friendly and attentive. My favorite dish here is the Fried Chicken Wings with Garlic Sauce (Bone-in)--lollipop style wings, the flavor is unique and delicious, and the portion is huge! The Noodle with Pork & Black Bean Sauce and Noodle with Veg & Beef Spicy Seafood Soup are my top favorites noodle dishes here. We also got the Fried Dumplings, which were just okay. For drinks, they have a variety of Soju, another drink favorite of mine lol. Highly recommend this place!

The first time we tried Da Rae Won, it was dinnertime, and they were slammed, so we ended up eating…read moretheir famous lollipop chicken in our car--and it was delicious. We came back for an early lunch and were seated on the other side of the restaurant, which was empty at the time. The service wasn't great until that section began to fill up. Even though they make their noodles fresh, the jjajangmyeon wasn't great. The noodles were on the softer side, and the sauce had very little flavor. The tangsuyuk, however, was a nice portion--we opted for the larger order for just $5 more. We would return to try their jjamppong, which many people were ordering.

I went to try another restaurant but it happened to be closed, so I popped into Gah Rham instead…read more It was lunchtime so it wasn't too busy. I was sat immediately and was able to easily put my order in. The food was flavorful, and definitely made to order. This is definitely some of the best Korean I've had in the area!

Good service, fast seating. Chicken wasn't crispy and had a lot of skin/fat. Sauce was good but…read morechicken quality was terrible. Wish they had peas and those small veggies in the sauce. My seafood bibimbap was also not that flavorful. Of course I added gochujang but the seafood just wasn't that yummy. My friend ordered the galbi one and that looked phenomenal. The menus big so i'm sure there's some delicious dishes I'd come back for but what I had was just ok. Classic korean foods I think it's an ok place but would never go out of my way.

Incredible place! I loved the food, customer service, and the atmosphere. It's a great location and…read moreambience. My group enjoyed the pan-fried grandma's dumplings, korean friend 'chicken', and scallion pancakes, among other great items. Desserts are also a highlight here, we loved the caramelized apple sweet buns. Looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu!

Alison Amazing food service and ambiance with plenty of…read moreoptions for any diet. The restaurant is really cute too with plenty of plants. We got grandma's noodles, janchi bento, broccoli and fried chicken bento and pistachio cake. The janchi bento and cake were my favorite but everything was great. I also love the QR code ordering concept. I'll come back with my husband!

A hidden gem in Bethesda. Environment is a hole in a wall. The food is excellent. This is a…read morefamily-owned, authentic Korean restaurant, established in 2013 by the Kang family. The Kloud beer, a Korean lager, was light with citrus tones. Could have been improved if it had been served ice cold instead of chilled. The Hotstone bibimbap comes with 5 banchans: cabbage kimchi, radish kimchi, cucumber salad, potato salad, and fish cake. Tasty treats. The bibimbap itself is delicious, clean - you put your own sauce on. Our waitress generously brought us one of each sauce so we could experiment. My soft tofu seafood stew was marvelously spicy and the fresh shrimp, clams, and mussel blended well with the chunks of soft tofu. Definitely coming back!

I've been coming here for many years and I will say that this most recent mail was the best I've…read moreever had here. The bipbimbap with crunchy rice is so satisfying and the galbi was perfectly cooked. This place is amazing. Go today.

Went to Chadol Korean BBQ and had a great experience. The food was fire--meat was fresh, especially…read morethe brisket and spicy pork, and the banchan kept coming. But shoutout to our server Khaul--he really made the experience. Super attentive, quick with everything, and just had good energy the whole time. Didn't have to ask for anything twice. 10/10, definitely coming back.

We've been coming to this AYCE kbbq spot for a while now and it's already a favorite, but I had to…read morewrite a review after being served by Andrew twice. Andrew is genuinely one of the best servers I've had anywhere. Super professional without feeling stiff, really easy to talk to, and just completely on top of everything. He managed the grill perfectly the whole time, paced the meat so nothing felt rushed or slow, and kept the heat just right without us ever having to ask. Our table never sat empty either. Banchan refills came out fast, drinks stayed full, and everything just flowed. What stood out the most was how seamless the entire experience felt. You don't realize how much that matters until you have someone who does it this well. It made the whole meal way more enjoyable. On top of that, the food here is already great and for $45 AYCE it's honestly a steal. But having Andrew take care of us twice now is what really made me want to leave this review. If you come here, definitely ask for Andrew if you can. He elevates the whole experience.

It was my favorite korean bbq place because food was good and beer was cheap. Used to take my…read morefamily here every once in awhile but saw they closed awhile back

Closed for renovation. Very disappointed to find this notice on the door. Traffic is ugly due to…read morepurple line construction.

The potato noodles and yum yum dressing were very good and the customer service was great.read more

I was blessed to experience Bibibop at a derby party yesterday. let me tell you that this food was…read moreamazing! I had the tofu bowl with rice, lettuce, onions, eggs, cheese and broccoli with black beans. YUMMY!!! So here's some background information because I have never heard of this place before: Bibibop has been described as "an Asian take on Chipotle." It was founded in 2013 in Columbus, Ohio by Korean American entrepreneur Charley Shin, the founder of Charleys Cheesesteaks. Casual eatery providing customized bowls, rice and salads along with a selection of Asian-inspired toppings. mixed rice Bibimbap meana (mixed rice), sometimes romanised as bi bim bap or bi bim bop, is a Korean rice dish... In my opinion I would say bibimbap is generally considered a very healthy and nutritious dish. It provides a balanced mix of carbohydrates, protein, and fiber. Typically featuring steamed rice, various vegetables, protein (egg or beef), and sesame oil, it is low in fat, high in vitamins, and supports healthy weight management. What are you waiting for!!!???? Drop by a location today and grab a healthy meal!!!!!

Let me preface this by saying that we're from NYC, so we're used to amazing food spots…read more Amazing food and good service. Probably one of the best spots we tried in D.C. Highly recommend and would definitely come back.

I made RSVP for this Korean restaurant on a Sunday evening...and it was bustling!…read more Despite RSVP for the main room, we got seated in an extended part of the room (more like an indoor patio?)...so frankly, the ambiance was a bit off for me. So was the overhead music. Guess I expected a more authentic Korean experience, but the place was more or less an Americanized Korean bistro. Still, the foods seemed authentic! We ordered a few things to share... Mandu, Dolsot Bibimbap, and this Ssam Board. For drinks, my husband got some beer (?), and I got this fruity cocktail (??). First, the positives! The Mandu was really, really good...and quite meaty! The Dolsot Bibimbap was good in that it came with a generous load of fresh veggies. Now the problems. The Bulgogi in the Dolsot Bibimbap was problematic. It was a bit too fatty...and too chunky...and just hard to eat. It was also a bit bland! They should have cut it up a bit...or provided us with proper cutlery, like a fork and a knife! This is a pet peeve of mine...but nowadays, hardly any restaurant gives you the full set of cutlery. Just fork, or just chopsticks!! Then the Ssam Board. While it looked luscious, I personally had a problem with the meat. While I love Galbi, cuts of Galbi was all-out rare. The waiter didn't even ask for our preference, by the way. If I knew it'd be prepared that red, I would have ordered something else. If it was medium-rare, for instance, I might have liked this dish. My husband prefers a much more rare cut of meat than me, yet even he thought this was too red. Also, I expected something more than raddish for sides. Not sure if this "Board" was worth $42. We also tried this Black Sesame Ice Cream dessert. I loved the flavor...but nothing too special. Service was a bit off as well. While friendly at our table, our waiter wasn't too attentive...especially in the beginning. If he stopped by our table earlier, I might have gotten them to bring back the Ssam Board to cook the meat a bit more. Frankly, I was underwhelmed with the foods, the presentation, even the service. Overall, there were just too many things amiss (or just underwhelming??)...so much so that I doubt I'll pick this place again.