It is a bit baffling to me how they charge $38 for hotpot! You can literally go to KPOT for both…read morehotpot AND KBBQ for that same price. They also charge an extra $4 if you want to change out your broth. I got the tonkatsu broth, which was fine... Not super flavorful but I also didn't finish the broth. The items to put into the hotpot were fine, though we couldn't tell some of the meats apart. The spicy sauces they had at their sauce bar was not spicy at all. They also didn't have sesame oil, which was a bit surprising. The most annoying part was that their credit card machine wasn't working that day, which they never said up front before we started ordering. Overall, it was a fine, middle-of-the-road experience.

I used to love this place but the past few visits are huge disappointments…read more First and foremost, the condiment bar is dirty. There are multiple gnats hovering above the uncovered sauces. I notified our server and he just shrugged "it's been like that". We were the only customers in the restaurant. He was mostly just hanging out by the cashier, he could have cleaned the condiment bar easily. I lost my appetite after seeing the bugs flying around the condiment bar. Even though we were the only people in the restaurant, they did not check on us at all. The table next to us was not cleaned up until an hour after they left. Meat quality is subpar at best. Beef slices are either super fatty or not marbled at all. Each plate of beef tongue looks different, their quality is not very consistent. They used to bring out ice cream with the check, now you have to ask for it. I think the fact that it's not very sanitary sealed the deal for me, there are plenty of places in the area that are much cleaner. It's a bummer because this place used to be so popular (a few years ago, you have to wait 1.5-2 hours to be seated on the weekends), it's so sad that it has fallen off and I truly hope that they can bounce back.

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.

The servers are amazing the food are good and Id definitely go back!!…read more I definitely recommend the Jonas and yakitori platter. They go so well with soju!

Open late, which makes it a convenient spot after pickleball, JMT, or whenever your group needs…read moresomewhere to hang out. The atmosphere is great for socializing, though it can get pretty loud on weekends. Service is fast and friendly. Food is hit or miss. Most of the smaller dishes are decent, but some feel overpriced. We took one for the team and can report that the $9 corn cheese was incredibly mid. The khanpoong chicken is the only main meal worth it to us. A Korean friend also recommended the bossam and skewers, and I'd agree the skewers are worth ordering. Donkatsu was okay, and the kikurage was good but probably only good bc I got the sauce on the side. Overall, a good late-night hangout spot, but not somewhere I'd go out of my way for the food.

This was such a bizarre dining experience. When we arrived, we were not acknowledged at all. It…read moretook for my husband going to the bar for them to bring out menus for us. Drinks were very weak. I ordered a large margarita because I was planning on only one drink, but it was overly sweet and I didn't taste any tequila. It also took them a very long time to bring out the drinks. I ordered flautas which were supposed to be served with tomato and avocado and sides of rice and beans along with sour cream, cheese, and lettuce. When my food came out, there were no avocado, tomato, rice, or beans. At this point I was just kind of over it and wanted to get out of there. My husband got a chimchanga, but the rice was unseasoned and cold, and the beans were cold. There were gambling machines in the restaurant, and it sort of looked like they were in the middle of a renovation. The walls were half painted and there were no decor aside from Frida Kahlo looking down on us. It evidently was a "hidden gem" but these days it's more of "trash out in the open."

Muy deliciosa! Don't be intimidated by the facade. The blacked out windows belie the bright,…read morefestive decor inside. We got a mix of street tacos that contained twice the meat compared to street tacos in comparable restaurants in the area. The hostess/waitress was very pleasant. The restaurant and bathrooms were spotless. We will definitely be back!

I had only had Korean food once, maybe, before going to 9292 Shabu, so eating at this restaurant…read morefelt almost like taking an international trip. They have numerous vegetables and mushrooms I had never seen before, and I thoroughly enjoyed the process of choosing my veggies, broth, noodles, meat, and sauce ingredients, as well as making my dinner in my own little hotpot. In terms of the process, I'd say it is the Asian equivalent of fondue. Although I don't think I ate a huge number of calories, I was totally stuffed by the end of the meal, probably because I ate so much fiber and had such a mind-engrossing, fun, creative process of making my dinner. And it was delicious! Highly recommended for those on healthy diets, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan, as well as those who like to have a unique or cross-cultural dining experience. You can even get halal or kosher with a week's notice.

Food was amazing , so was the service! I recommend coming to this restaurant. The ambience was also…read moreamazing!

Visited for my birthday dinner with a reservation for 4 and was greeted by the hostess and seated…read moreright away. However, it took a while for our server to acknowledge us, even though she had passed our table several times. We decided on the AYCE menu, which allowed us to order up to 5 rounds, with premium items limited to one order. Our group only made it through 2 rounds. The food came out relatively fast, and the standouts were the chicken hibachi, popcorn shrimp, and premium sushi. The restaurant itself was pretty, trendy, and seemed like a cool place to visit, but the food was nothing too special, especially for the price. I would definitely come back and give it another try for a better experience.

If you want to take aesthetically pleasing instagram photos that makes it look like you're in an…read moreizakaya in Japan this is your place. But if you want actually good food RUN AWAY. We went and got the AYCE premium menu (which is ridiculous that you have to choose the premium for nigiri and sashimi but whatever), and upon seating they give you a paper menu to write down your order. We got their premium box which is like $25 or $26 off of their à la cart menu and while it's super pretty to look at it was disgusting. The Wagyu was thick, slimy, and chewy and made me want to throw up. The toro had wayyyyy too much wasabi in it and felt like torture to eat. The other two pieces were ok but if I paid à la for it I'd be PISSED. The rolls and nigiri and sashimi were a mixed bag, some were okay, some were slimy, and some were just dry. The cooked food was decent but not very flavorful, my siblings favorite dish of the night was the cooked bulgogi which I found to be chewy and you guessed it, flavorless. Service left much to be desired, there's an hour 30 minute time limit on AYCE and you get four rounds total. They take your paper in the back to put in your order and don't bring it back out until all of your order has come out(which fair), but it takes about 30ish minutes per round and having to flag someone down to take your paper back is a pain. I think if they had tablets or maybe a call button that would be better? Unsure. Regardless the food quality needs a major upgrade to make it worth the price.

TLDR: I was hesitant to come but this place completely changed my mind. Come with a group and try…read moreeverything because they know how to cook. Clean, cozy, and the type of restaurant where you will CLEAN your plate. I was a bit nervous coming here considering that I am not the biggest fan of raw things! I have had raw marinated crabs before in Korea and this place can compare. I recommend the soy one, the crab was meatier and there is no fishiness at all. The spicy one was delicious too, not too overwhelming with the spices but our crabs were a bit beat up (small pieces of shell broken up). The salmon was also a crowd pleaser. The kalguksu was chewy, sharable, and umami. The same goes for the tteokbokki, they know how to time it. It wasn't too soft and the flavors were on point. Service was good, our waters and banchans were filled. Speaking of which, it was memorably good. I huge shoutout to the kimchi, kale, and seaweed here. The kimchi is slightly sweet, fresh, and keeps you coming back for more.

This was my first time trying Korean soy marinated crab, and it completely exceeded my…read moreexpectations. The soy marinated crab was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The meat was sweet, tender, and melted in my mouth. I also tried the spicy marinated crab, which I'd give a 4/5 it was delicious with a nice kick, but I personally preferred the soy marinated version because it let the freshness of the crab shine through. If you're new to trying raw marinated carbs, this is a fantastic place to try it. I'll definitely be back! The workers were attentive and friendly as well. Gloves are provided so you don't have to get your hands dirty.

Had a really late dinner and was looking for something open at 10pm. Where else can you get good…read morefood that late except in Annandale! We went to a newer spot in the Annandale food scene and were throughly surprised at the quality of food (given it seemed more like a bar). To start, we tried some skewered fish cakes and rice cakes. These both had a great texture and came with a really soothing and comforting broth. Then we tried their tofu soup and Korean army stew. Both the soups were very tasty and had a good umami flavor. They were bold, spicy and filled with lots of different things. This food hit just the spot and will definitely be in our lineup of late night eats! Apps: Fish Cake and Rice Cake in Broth Entrees: Seafood Tofu Stew and Korean Army Stew

Service: Was good. There's a call button by the table and the staffs come right away. Food also…read morecame out fairly quickly. 10/10 Food: *Odeng Kochi - was very good and hot. The mug it came in was charming and broth was delicious. It honestly hit the spot. 10/10 *Chuncheon Dakgaibi - spicy and savory. Loved the flavor. However, there was barely any chicken in the dish. The majority of the dish consists of cabbage and onions. My table and I were fishing for any piece of chicken. 6.5/10 *Pan Fried Seafood Udon - also spicy and great flavor. Udon was soft and chewy. Came with A LOT of muscles and onions, a couple big shrimps, and some baby shrimps, carrots, jalapeños and peppers. Same with this dish, there was not a lot of udon noodles. 7.8/10 Ambiance: there weren't many people at this spot, it was located at the corner of the strip (basically in the cut). But the decor and lighting was nice. My friend and I chose a spot that had a table on the floor, and you get to sit on pillows (SO CUTE). 9/10 Would I come here again? Absolutely. Although they skimp out on ingredients, the flavor and spices were definitely there. It's a chill hangout spot to grab drinks and food. It's also located right next to a bingsoo (korean shaved ice) spot! Overall rating: 7/10