Iron Age is a great place for Korean BBQ in DC. My wife and I came here on a Sunday for lunch when it was somewhat busy but there was seating left. Our food was all amazing as was our Soju. Our server was great as well and he explained it was a newer location of a popular spot in Rockville we have not tried. We look forward to returning to both here and Rockville at some point. read more

It is a interesting place for me (Korean)~ All you can eat buffet - good choice for young people read more

Iron Age - iron plate - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I'd never been to a Korean BBQ Restaurant but I can assure you that after visiting the Iron Age BBQ in DC, I make a point of returning with family and friends. We worked our way thru roughly 25-30 perfect of the available meat choices. All the more reason to go back! read more

Most unfriendly place ever. Service is lousy, management is rude, and prices are way too high for food quality. Bar was closed so we couldn't even grab a drink while waiting. Rules are literally posted at the front door and you are limited to 90 minutes for dinner. Walked out and will not go back. read more

I am so glad I visited recently with a friend. This was my first experience at a Korean BBQ place and I am hooked. I'm already ready to revisit. I went during lunch hours on a Saturday. It wasn't overly crowded, the ambiance was really nice, and I enjoyed the music/videos being played. Parking in the area can be pretty scarce, but they validate parking in the Giant parking lot for up to 2 hours. We were seated immediately and greeted with sticky rice, marinated ginger, and sauces. The menu had a lot of options so my friend suggested the bulgogi. I'm so glad she did because it was the star of the day. It was so good that we ordered a few rounds. I also tried the pork belly, which was elevated by the sauces. I will definitely return. The food was really good and the price point was great. All you can eat for less than $30. Sign me up. I had a great experience and I can't wait to go again. read more

Overall it was a good experience. The meat was fresh and drinks were good. Especially, the pear sake. Our server kept coming back multiple times to ask us what we ordered but it wasn't a big deal because it takes a while to cook the food. The ambiance is what really makes this place unique. Nice lighting, Korean music videos on the wall and just the idea that you are making your own food. Don't order the shrimp if you want to have extra work lol. I recommend for a different style compared to your regular pick and server. read more

Iron Age - Shrimp and Spicy Chicken - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I'm a pescatarian so I'm probably not the best person to review this place since the menu was mostly meat but I liked the vibe and the side options! I was just joining along with my boyfriend and friends and we opted for here since they had shrimp which I could eat. The shrimp was good. I wish they had more sauces but it was still nice! I really liked the sides though. I know he did some research before and some other nearby kbbq places were more expensive and didn't offer many sides so I'm glad to at Iron Age had a lot more going on with their menu. read more

Iron Age - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Out of all of the places I have tried in the DMV area for Korean BBQ, Iron Age has been my favorite. They have a nice ambiance and are in an easy to get to location. As someone who takes the metro, I really appreciate their close proximity to the metro stop! The staff was nice and I thought that the food itself was very high quality. They have great sides and their pricing is reasonable for the location. They had a great variety of soju! If you're looking for a fun place to eat with friends, I would highly recommend Iron Age. read more

My partner and I went here on a Wednesday night close to 6 pm with no wait. We were sat immediately then eventually a waiter set up our table and another one explained how it works. We were only able to order 2 meat dishes at a time then whatever sides we wanted. We ordered all of the beef options except for the unseasoned steak and also got the shrimp and squid. I would say our favorite meat option was the Hawaiian bulgogi. It was so flavorful and juicy, but the soy-seasoned steak was also amazing. I enjoy cooking it ourselves and our waiter was helpful in cutting our meat at times. The atmosphere was loud, with K-Pop often playing loudly with TVs on. I disliked that part cause it made it hard to have a conversation, but you're also cooking and eating so fast that it's hard to talk anyways. Now my complaints are that the waiters seemed to rush us. We were cooking the beef brisket a few at a time and a random waiter came and dumped all of it at once on the grill without even speaking to us. A few got overcooked/cooked unevenly because we couldn't fix it quick enough with the fat sticking to the metal. Another complaint is that we are limited to a 90 min dinner and with at least twenty minutes left, we were rushed. Our waiter seemed reluctant to get us more meat, bringing us the check at the 70 minute mark and only willing to get us one more meat option. I didn't enjoy that cause we still could have eaten more. Overall, my partner and I ate 8 meat dishes along with kimchi and rice for $60. Not bad at all! read more

Iron Age - Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

THIS REVIEW IS DEDICATED TO GRACE (waitress) AND COCO (manager) When this location first opened the service was phenomenal and it continued so for the following years. However, my last visit here was literally so shocking. I will start off with the table we initially sat in. We ordered Brisket to start off our night. Normally, it will need to be cooked quickly since it tends to stick to the pan. Our order took so long to cook that we thought maybe it was in our head. However, the table in front of us mentioned that they were having the exact same troubles with the grill and were moved from that table. Once it was known to us, we decided to reach out and ask to be moved and that it was not fair to sit a party there while knowing the grill was not working. ESPECIALLY SINCE IT A TIMED RESTAURANT. Coco got very defensive and said that it's fixed while we're sitting with uncooked brisket on the 'high heat grill'. Once they reluctantly said it was okay for us to move tables, they stood and watched while we had to move our things. Once we moved each individual item, they all met up in the corner while looking at us and visibly talking about us. Now, I don't necessarily complain but this was ridiculous. Like if you're gonna be mad, do it behind the curtain. All of them tagged team in not providing service, even our waitress Grace, by either turning off the grill, bringing our stuff out last, and putting our grill down to low when we moved it up. It was not until I said OUT LOUD that they'll be mad with this ZERO DOLLAR TIP. Grace started visiting our table often and trying to make up the faults that were already committed. At the end, the new grill gave out and we sat with uncooked bulgogi for 10 minutes. I had waved her down early on but Grace decided to keep it moving and act like she didn't see me. At the end, when we walked out, they kept talking about our group even when we left. Like I said, I understand not enjoying working in a restaurant but nobody forced you to select that job. Plus, if you're gonna be mad, at least don't do it in front of the table. Doing that messes up your bag, like be smarter next time. Anyways, stay mad with that $0 tip. read more

Iron Age - This is the second to last grill near the bathrooms. This is the one that has low heat. - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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All you can eat Korean bbq for $30 with a 90 minute seating limit, can't beat it. Locals love this spot and the place was buzzing during our visit. Loved the japchae , the dressing on the salad and the variety of meats of course. Will definitely visit again for dinner soon. read more

After a long week of meetings with colleagues on a DC trip, we were looking for something fun to do for dinner and we decided to try Iron Age. Low lighting, K-Pop videos playing on the walls above the booths and loud upbeat music made for a fun party atmosphere. A few of my coworkers hadn't tried Korean BBQ before, so a colleague and I walked folks through what to do. Young Jimmy was our server and he was really friendly and provided good service. We tried the Bulgogi, Brisket, Spicy Chicken, Side Vegetables and Shrimp. Most of my coworkers were full after the first two plates - but a couple of us kept going! Kimchi was great. read more

Iron Age - Korean BBQ time! - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food at this place was fantastic, especially the Korean barbecue. They offer an excellent deal where you can enjoy all-you-can-eat for $30 over a span of 90 minutes. The only caveat--hardly a drawback--is that you must pay for any leftover food once your time is up. Our group dove in immediately and made the most of the cooking experience. The flavors were incredible, not just the meats but also the accompanying sides like kimchi, rice, eggs, rice cakes, and salad. read more

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The food was good but the service was terrible. The hostess was continually rude and dismissive to our group even to the point of acting like she never saw us after she reported us for "attempting to leave without paying". 3 people from our large were going to the car to get a gift for one person. I attempted to speak to Sung the manager on duty and he was very apologetic for his employees behavior. He was very quick to remedy the situation and was helpful. However, Coco another employee inserted herself into the conversation to claim she reported us 3 times over the 2 hour duration because she did not want our table to get charged extra. She did not do this to any of the other parties. Her hyperfixation felt racially motivated and she refused to take accountability and continued alluding to the fact that my group could not afford the extra charge. Coco then proceeded to talk about and point to our group to other employees. The server then added 2 random drinks to one of our tab. Would not go again very uncomfortable environment for large black parties. read more

Just like your typical iron age like any other iron age. This place was good and spacious, we got sat for a party of 8 very quickly and the food was good. Meat came out fast and the server was responsive. Iron age is Iron age for quick KBBQ. It's hit or miss but this time around was good! read more

Iron Age - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is my go-to KBBQ spot with friends visiting from out of town. I really enjoy the beef options & quick service. The sides are all really enjoyable too! My only comment otherwise is that the wait staff tends to try and rush your dining experience despite the written cutoff being 90 minutes. read more

Service: 10/10 I feel bad for the servers because when it gets busy (and it gets busy quick) they have to stay on top of their tables. Our server was named Jay I think? He was great. A lot of times you get the feeling they don't come around because they don't want you to order more or something but Jay was on the ball and never gave us that impression. He was quick and polite. Food 10/10 This isn't gonna be some Gordon Ramsay burger but it's great Korean barbecue with the fam or friends. Marinades are good and selection is decent. I loved the spicy chicken best and my parents really like the hawaian ones because they liked pineapple. But the spicy chicken is a general winner. In terms of sides, I'd recommend the glass noodles/japchae. Atmosphere: 8/10 Dark, usually k-pop music videos playing. Kind of a young people vibe but still good for families. Overall they did nothing wrong so I'm giving a 5/5. Second time I came here. Both times were the same level of service so I felt I should write a review for once. read more

Iron Age - I think this was the bulgogi beef (that's the thicker one) or the brisket (would be thin) but I'm not super sure looking back. - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Cool vibes, good price point, good service. Food is great for the price and you cant go wrong with AYCE. It was about $38 per person and we ate so much! There are some banchan, sauces and dishes you can choose other than the meat. Great vibes and def will go back!! read more

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Fantastic food. A beautiful atmosphere. The blue lights really gave a classy feel and just having a large table with two separate grills for my group. Made cooking and enjoying a breeze. I would recommend every day of the week. read more

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they stepped up their game ! amazing experience , loved the. brisket , pork belly & chicken

Love coming here with a group of friends and getting the beer tower to make soju bombs! All you can eat kbbq is a must and so is soju! So glad there's one closer to me as I used to travel to Rockville and wait hours! -Jahhman read more

Have you ever ate bad food here? I don't think any of us have. Of excellence this restaurant is. Unlike the Rockville location where I have gone multiple times and it just doesn't hit the same. Washington DC Iron Age = Michael Jordan Rockville, Maryland Iron Age = Kwame Brown read more

Our favorite restaurant with my fiancé we love the food and the staff. Is tempting this restaurant read more

Iron Age - Every time I come here I ask first for the brisket - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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A solid Korean BBQ experience. All the meats were well prepared, any marinated meats tasted great, and the banchan provided accompanied the meal well. The service was a bit lacking, taking considerable time to serve the table. The ambiance was okay, the location could be do for a remodel, but overall a good experience. read more

It's not actually worth 3 stars but if you're living in DC proper, this is literally the only place that has actual, real, authentic kimchi. And even though the bbq meat itself is kind of shitty, it's not actual shit like Gogi Yogi aka worst fucking korean restaurant in the universe. Woe, is you if you live in DC proper and you just want some authentic Korean food. You're reduced to eating at Iron Age just to get some kimchi that doesn't taste like absolute bullshit. 6/10 +6 for being better than Gogi Yogi read more

Pretty solid hibachi. Good menu, a little overpriced- bill was approx $100 for 2 with no drinks or wastage.

Service was excellent. Staff was super attentive in providing refills and replenishing meats and sides. The food is excellent, with a variety of proteins. The spicy pork bulgogi in particular was great. I would skip the shrimp as it's nothing special but the waiter did warn us that it wasn't marinated. read more

They are social distancing the customers (every other table is closed off) Pretty different than my other Korean bbq experience.. - they have two different grills and changes them depending on which kind of meat you ordered.. but they don't indicate on the menu which grill is for what meat... so our poor waiter is constantly changing the grill - they only have rice paper, jap-chae and topokki after 5pm.. which is kind of odd.. always thought rice paper is standard Good meat quality but server probably not the most attentive and their banchan game is not strong u fortunately Overall I had a good experience and will definitely be coming back! read more

Iron Age - Brisket and steam egg! Not much banchan - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I love buffets, and came here with some friends since I was really craving some Korean BBQ. The servers were very polite and attentive to our table, constantly bringing food and refilling our glasses. They had the standard meats you would expect: brisket, bulgogi, steak. They also had some nice sides and sauces. My favorite was the shoyu steak which I cooked at a medium rare - it tasted excellent. The food overall was good, and the price was reasonable, though I do feel like their options were a bit limiting. I'm used to going to KBBQs with a lot more meat options. Regardless, would definitely come back here again. read more

Me and my friends are kbbq fanatics and wanted to check out this location after going around and checking out a couple. The ambience is great. The scenery and setting is a nice vibe with K-pop playing on the tvs and speakers. Everything we got was delicious I just felt like I've had more options other places. There was a lot of different "pork steaks" but maybe add some seasoned pork belly. It was a great experience and I would go back. read more

Iron Age - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I went here for the first time yesterday , waiting time was between 20-35 minutes without reservation , pretty standard waiting time , we got seated and were greeted by our server . Food is great , we had the spicy chicken, shrimp, steak and beef , ambiance is great, service is kind of ok , I asked for drink recommendations I didn't really get any , had to search for the drink menu on the table instead and tried out the 7$ drinks they have . I started with the peach flower which was ok . All the drinks have low alcohol but I should've known because of the price , ,our server jimmy was ok . Nothing really out of the ordinary keep in mind when you come in the place the servers are tired and showing not much effort there's always room for improvement. read more

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This is the only KBBQ place I have been in DC. It is pretty good, but you can only order two meats at a time and you can't order more until you are almost done with what you already have. This is different from other KBBQ I have had in other states and it prevents you from eating a lot during your 90 minute time period. I also couldn't enjoy a variety of meats at once but rather one at a time. The waiter mainly cooks for you and the grills get switched out depending on what items you order. The menu or waiter doesn't tell you which grill is needed for each meat so it's a little difficult to plan for. The meats are nothing special and the price is fairly reasonable, as it is AYCE. I would suggest the pork belly and brisket, which were probably the best on the menu. Definitely try the steamed egg as well. A decent place to visit once. read more

Perfectly decent, affordable, and quality kbbq. Can't go wrong, especially if you can't make it to the suburbs to get better kbbq. This spot hits all my basic kbbq needs. Selection of meats could be larger, but it's not too lacking. Pork belly and the bulgogi cut were great. Service effort was there and pretty attentive, though it was packed. read more

Not a bad spot for korean bbq!!! ASK FOR TEE!!!!! She was amazing! She gives nice portions and she took care of us so well!! She looks mean but she's such a sweet heart! I def recommend. read more

So I have been to Iron Age 3 times and each time I have enjoyed myself. Whenever I go I get the Iron Age steak. The have options to get the steak seasoned or unseasoned. I chose to get it seasoned the 3rd visit and I regret it. It's like the seasoning pulls the flavor out of the steak and causes the steak to be less tender. The brisket is really good. The waiter will have to give you a special cover to grill the meant but very tasty and always tender. The spicy chicken is my favorite variation of the chicken. You also get 4 seasonings . A spicy sauce , salt and black pepper mixed with sesame oil, yum yum sauce and one other I can't remember . My favorite is the spicy sauce . I like to add the seasoned sesame oil to my chicken and it brings out a lot of flavor. The chicken part that is used is the chicken thigh. I always get a side of vegetables it's like a cut of green peppers / red peppers, a thick cut of onion and zucchini. Typically I like to add my vegetables myself I don't like for the waiters to throw the food on the grill so when it comes let them know you will add the meat or sides in the order you prefer. I also order a side of rice The salad is one of my favorite parts , the dressing is filled with flavor I think it's like a spicy sesame dressing and it comes with 3 pickled items not sure if the name that are ok as well. I've tried many things on the menu but the top steak and the spicy chicken are my favorite . read more

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Came here to celebrate my 31st birthday with my mom and DC. It was such a great experience and my mom's first time at KBBQ! I will say that I wasn't the biggest fan of the waiting room -- they don't do reservations but you have to wait outside for them to come outside and tell them about how many people are in your party so they can seat you. If the logistics of that can be fixed it'll be a much smoother experience. Luckily it was just my mom and I so they told us we had about a 45 minute wait which I was slightly annoyed with but since I wanted KBBQ so bad I just went to 14th and Creole for some drinks. We actually didn't wait that long for a table to open up, it was about 30 minutes! The options for the food were great and the service was fantastic. Our server was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and what were popular items available. The food was fresh and the shrimp was sooooo good! I loved the atmosphere too, Kpop was blasting through the speakers and the flames of the grills were going. My mom and I ate until we were stuffed! It was such a great way to celebrate my birthday and I will definitely be there again very soon! read more

Iron Age - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

From the moment of arrival, I can describe my experience here as nothing but chaotic, disorganized, and unimpressive. For starters, they do not offer reservations- which for large parties provides me some concern for having the space to accommodate that many people. There are 2 hour time limits, so the reservation system if put in place would likely aid in smoother exchanges between establishment and customer. Despite lack of reservation opportunities, we decide to take our chances here. They keep everyone waiting for a table in the little door space between the front entry door and the restaurant. We are all crammed in this space like little sardines. There is no waitlist, no phone text opportunity so we are all forced to wait in this crammed space with our whole party otherwise we can't be seated. The host(?) is popping her head out just pointing to random groups and taking them in, and is rather unpleasant to communicate with. Finally we get called in, and our table isn't well cleaned. The service at our table was slow, the grill wasn't working, so we spent much of our two hour time window either unable to cook our food because she didn't bring it over or the grill wasn't working. For the price paid per head, I do not deem this place at all worthwhile. It will likely aggravate you and not leave you feeling satisfied with your experience. Food (when we got it and were able to cook it) was fine, which is the only reason I am adding two stars. I would highly not recommend this place, and it seems they are either understaffed/poorly managed or both. read more

It was my first time at a Korean bbq restaurant. I came here a few months into the pandemic (when they reopened indoor dining) so my experience might've been a little different given the circumstances. We were sat at a nice table with a bbq pit in the middle. We ordered different types of meats and veggies to grill, and a few sides. The waiter explained to us very clearly how to use the different utensils and how long to cook the food for, and then we were off to grilling our own meal he came back multiple times to make sure we were okay and didn't have any questions. I loved eating here and would love to go back next time I'm in town. I recommend coming here on an empty stomach to have the best experience ever! read more

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I had an amazing afternoon with family stuffing our bellies till we couldn't eat anymore. The restaurant is very modern with K-POP playing in the background and on TV's around the restaurant. We had the best server I forgot his name but remember his crew number #26. Very nice person who tended us and even helped us cook some of our meat. He was very friendly and professional. The only downside is the side dishes that are served, they don't have a variety of spread compared to other Korean bbqs. I had an amazing time and had delicious food. Thank you ! read more

Great place with a fun atmosphere. If you're not a fan of loud music, don't go. But they have music videos playing continuously in the background. The food was very good. Our favorite was the soy steak. But it seems hit or miss because the second portion that we got was not as good as the first. We also got chicken, vegetables, and some other sides. The staff was very helpful and made sure to let us know if certain things needed more time to cook. I wouldn't recommend this place for a vegetarian or vegan, but otherwise you're good to go. I would definitely go back! read more

Iron Age - Soy steak - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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