the most amazing korean food i have ever had. their kimchi stew is perfect, no notes. their side…read moredishes were perfectly crispy and seasoned. the pork belly was amazing with the fried kimchi on the side. i truly cannot recommend this place enough, and take it from me as a Korean food lover and a Korean. their lunch special is a must try and i would recommend this place to everyone and anyone.

Friday night dinner with friends and we snagged the last reservation of the evening. The vibe is…read morevery Sushi Cho coded... contemporary, polished, and definitely designed to feel elevated! Food was a mixed bag. We started with the yuk hae and mandu, which were solid but not particularly memorable. A note for the mandu was that it came out soggy and sat in water which was a bit disappointing for the price point. The meat quality was excellent though, with great marbling throughout the meal. The banchan leaned lighter in seasoning than I'm used to, but the broccoli and marinated quail eggs were standouts. I also appreciated the variety of salts served alongside the meats. My favorite was the volcanic salt! Service was where things fell short. We felt rushed or almost transaction for most of the meal, and it seemed like closing duties took priority over the guest experience. Tea refills took a while, banchan refills had to be requested multiple times, and there wasn't much guidance throughout the grilling experience. We had to ask what cuts we were eating and what each salt was. At this price point, I expect a little more storytelling and attention to detail. The grill also ran extremely hot, making it easy for some cuts to cook past our preferred temperature and constant smoke blew into the middle seat's face. A few tips: don't wear your nicest clothes because the ventilation isn't on the same level as Seoul Prime or Ingle. Make a reservation if you want a grill table, and don't be afraid to ask for banchan refills!! Would I come back for Korean BBQ? Probably not. I'd personally choose Seoul Prime or Ingle. That said, I saw several main dishes that looked promising, and I'd be open to giving the restaurant another shot. The foundation is there, but for the price and the hype, I think the overall experience needs a bit more refinement.

I visited ChoSun Hwaro Korean Bbq on a Sunday for lunch. It wasn't too busy, so I think one could…read morehave easily walked in and gotten a table. We ordered lots of appetizers to start including the dumplings and the assorted jeon. Both were great and were generously sized portions suited for our table of nine. For meats, we went with two set menus - one Chosun Hwaro Party Platter and one Chosun Hwaro Pork combo. Overall, the meats were good quality. I never really knew what cut I was eating and would often ask the server to identify the cuts. All grilled meats were cooked well and tasty though! This was my first time here, so I'm not sure if this is the norm, but I felt like we repeatedly had to ask for sauces, side dishes, etc. I'm not sure if meats normally aren't served with sauce, here, but most Korean bbq places I've been to would serve them without us having to ask. This made the experience a little less enjoyable as far as service goes.

This place is horrible. No idea how they are still in business. The servers are not friendly at…read moreall. None of the workers there smile or even pretend to smile. So expensive for no reason. Cheap meat from korean market. Charge $120 for 2 people. And NOT all-u-can-eat. That is so dumb. For $120 we can have 3 people eat all-u-can-eat at a real korean bbq restaurant. They only give like 5 side dishes and not fresh. From night before. Cheap people trying to scam the community. Not honest. They give you a plastic bottle full of warm water no ice. Forks are plastic.. you want to be cheap but want to charge high price. Very dumb If you are hungry, prepare to spend over $200. We made a big mistake coming here, paying $120+20 tip, we still left very hungry had to go to another real restaurnt to eat Feeling of regret as soon as we walked in. This place is trash . Stay away. Go to a real restaurant.

We heard good things about this casual Korean spot that serves classic Korean comfort food. The…read morerice cakes were perfectly chewy and were loaded with cheese making a spicy and rich sauce. The Kimbap was really good and absolutely massive and when dipped with the ra-bokki sauce made the prefect bite. The ramen was decent but is basically your typical instant ramen that they spruce up a bit. Nice small mom and pop shop serving good comfort food. Entrees: Combination Kimbap, Rice Cake Ramyeon and Cheese Ra-Bokki

When I visited, we were trying to find a nice Korean restaurant that isn't your typical KBBQ. This…read moreplace definitely hit the spot. We got an assortment of items to try out. We ordered kimbap, rose tteok-bokki and some Korean Fried Chicken. All of the items that we ordered were great and satisfying. We also ordered their cold noodles and it was pretty big portions. I would say that eating here in person is probably better than doing take out. I think the take out amount is a bit smaller. So yes, I've eaten this twice and both times I enjoyed it. It's not too heavy but they also have dishes that are on the heavier side. Service wise, they were very friendly and it's a mom and pop shop. It's limited seating and when we visited they had a lot of take out. I can see myself coming back here.

Soooooo goooood! I love good Korean food, we tried the stone bimbim bop. The vegetables tasted…read moregreat had a nice texture/crunch, meat was flavorful and over all dish was a great portion. The best part was the rice at the bottom was crispy. This dish was amazing and food came out pretty fast.

I ordered the A2 Soon Tofu Noodles, but I was disappointed with the value for the price. The…read moreportion and quality were not as good as other Korean restaurants nearby, and the dish was less flavorful than expected. The location is convenient, but next time I would rather go a little farther for a more satisfying meal.

Very good corndogs and service! Love the half and half cheese beef corndog and the mango yogurt.read more

I feel like this is one of the best tteokkbokki places in the DMV area. I've been a few times now…read moresince it opened and it's been staying pretty consistent too! My go-to is the Spicy Brisket Tteokkbokki with a side of King Squid. Definitely reccomend the King Squid, soo good! I ordered a large size along with 2 hotdogs and this was plentyyyy for a group of 4 hungry people. Service is very quick as well and seating is not too hard to find as it's in the foodcourt of the Fairfax Hmart.

We love this place! We don't order Korean food out often since we usually eat at home, but they…read morehave the BEST galbitang. We used to pick it up from the restaurant inside H Mart, but for around the same price point, you get a much fresher and better-quality soup here. It was seriously so good. Our go-to is the spicy galbitang, and we usually bring it home to share as part of our meal. A Korean-style meal usually consists of a protein, soup, and side dishes, so it's perfect for that. We've also dined in before and tried their marinated ribs with cold noodles, and we were thoroughly impressed. Everything tasted fresh, comforting, and authentic. Their service was great and people were very kind. Hope this place stays open forever. They absolutely deserve to.

Near the Burke HMart- making parking easy in the shared parking lot…read more Has both indoor and outdoor seating. As you come in, they'll ask if you are wanting kbbq- grill or regular food (which you can get kbbq but they will cook an entree and bring it out). Vibe is alright- kind of small but works. I got the spicy galbi tang and dad got the Al tang. Both were alright- not bad. It took a bit of time for us to get food- and the side dishes were served with the entree so nothing to snack on while waiting. The side dishes portions are small, which isn't bad but they said they "ran out" of the bean sprouts and spinach when asking for a refill and it was only 7:00pm- they close at 10. Then we saw it being served to the table next to us- which I get if they are worried about running out for new customers. It was also super cold in the restaurant. Overall, felt like the experience was average... dad thought subpar.

TLDR: An incredible hidden gem serving some of the best Korean food I've had. Outstanding bossam,…read moregenerous portions, warm hospitality, and a cozy atmosphere make this an easy 10/10. What feels like a hidden gem serves some of the best Korean cooking I've tasted. The bossam was incredibly aromatic and came with a massive portion of fresh kimchi that was cut tableside, making for a fun dining experience. Together, it was more than enough to satisfy two hungry diners. The banchan selection was equally impressive and paired beautifully with the meal. The restaurant itself is cozy, clean, and welcoming, while the service felt warm, genuine, and comforting, almost like dining in someone's home. My only suggestion would be to offer a more fermented kimchi option as a side dish. All of the kimchi we tried was very fresh, and I personally would have loved a tangier, more developed flavor. Overall, this is an easy 10 out of 10. I would absolutely recommend it and will definitely be back.

Bon Ga is a mom-and-pop restaurant that is located in a plaza a mile west from the other Korean…read morespots in Centreville. The menu was extensive, filled with lots of homey options that I don't usually see in other restaurants. After ordering, we were served six different banchans, all of which were incredibly homey -- light and not too savory. My favorites were the acorn jelly (which was mixed with salted seaweed and sesame seeds) and the white kimchi. Honestly, all six were really solid. AL TANG - 19.99 Super savory with lots of "sea sweetness" and umami, this stew was rich and piping hot upon arrival. I've never had al tang before, but have heard great things about it. Unfortunately, I didn't love the texture of fish roe (kind of reminded me of the texture of cooked chicken lungs). By the end of the stew, I thought it was too salty, so I didn't end up finishing it. Overall, I'm glad I tried it, but I probably won't get it again. My friend got the mackerel which he loved. I'll look forward to other items on the menu next time.

NO need for AC in the HOT HUMID SUMMER!!…read more New Cold Noodle menu has the placed PACKED but the service is fast, friendly, and portions are HUGE. You will leave happy, full and chilled to the bone!!

Three of us grabbed dinner at Il Poom Hyang before heading to a convention nearby a couple Fridays…read moreago. Ordering required interacting with an iPad to place our orders, but we still had to go up to the counter to pay afterward. Since this restaurant is known for its Korean-Chinese options, I decided to try a pick-two combo so I could sample two different dishes. 콤보메뉴 COMBO - PICK TWO: BOK JJAM MYEON - 17.99 The food was incredibly mediocre. The fried rice was okay and well-seasoned enough, but it didn't reheat very well the following day as it was dry and clumpy. The jjambbong contained mainly vegetables and noodles with very little seafood, and the broth was a bit bland. One of my friends ordered the Combo - Pick Two: Tang Jja Myeon, while the other ordered a Mool Naengmyeon. They both thought their dishes were mediocre at best, and the tang su yuk that came with the combo was soggy and uninteresting. I don't mean to be harsh, but Il Poom Hyang is probably on the bottom of my list when it comes to Korean-Chinese food. Everything was just so underwhelming, not just for me but for my friends too. With so many better options in Nova, I don't see myself coming back.