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Ja Kum Sung

4.2 (363 reviews)
ModerateKorean, Chinese
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Ashley Y.

Great Korean food with good portion sizes and good service. There's only a few parking spots in the front but plenty in the back. The tteokbokki rice cakes we're a little chewy and tougher than I typically like, and I usually like the sauce to be a little sweeter. It was not too spicy that I could not handle it which I liked. The banchan was great and they refilled it. Spicy chicken bulgolgi was tender and not dry but was a bit smaller than I expected for the price. I loved the pork Tangsuyuk - nice and crispy, not dry, nice sweet and sour sauce. I would have liked a little more veggies with it but the portion was huge and I was pleasantly surprised.

Jjajang Noodle
Linda V.

Ja Kum Sung is a local Korean spot serving up HUGE portions of the spicy seafood noodle soup (jjamppong) and a large variety of side dishes! I always get the black bean noodles here which comes with plenty of sauce, meat, onions, and bits of potato. Another favorite dish is their sweet and spicy fried chicken (Kkanpunggi), it's deliciously saucy and crispy. The service can be a bit slow but the ladies are always so generous with handing out unlimited side dishes and refilling your waters. I highly recommend this cute and cozy spot for great Korean food!

Dee M.

This is one of those places where I hesitate to review because even though I know everyone knows how good this place is. still, I'm afraid 1 more good review will make it hard to get in to to dine. But that's unfair to the business so here I go... There welcome they give you makes you feel valued. The constant attention which is not intrusive , from all who work here is something that kinda makes you feel like you are family. As you are seated a variety of small, complimentary side dishes are placed on the table to share. The one thing I love about this place is that if I decide to dine alone I still get a proper amount and variety of these small side dishes. And I finish every single 1! I recently learned this is called benchan and a Korean tradition. Let's hope this tradition doesn't disappear like the free pot of Tea has disappeared at Chinese Restaurants. These free side dishes is like a " Hello and Thank You for coming" kind of start to every great meal here. The menu is huge. Everything I've tried here is fabulous. Keep up the good work!!!!

Miso soup and banchan
Mark Allan J.

This is where you go to encounter sweet and hardworking ajummas. The restaurant is a local spot where many families and friends come to eat quality food, receive no-frills service, and enjoy a homely experience. Located abruptly on an unassuming road, you'll find pulling in is wildly accessible with a few parking spots at the front (for some reason 10ft away and exposed to the highway) and parking at the back. As you walk in, the restaurant is heavily stylized with wood to reflect a modest and comfortable surrounding. The lighting is naturally dim accompanied by pop music played aloud. As you're quickly seated by the ajummas and handed the menu, you'll find that they offer a wide variety of dishes. To the inexperienced purveyor of Korean food, this can be daunting. As a suggestion for those joining us late in the game, please do try their jjangmyeon with pork and beef tangsuyok. They are solid options at this place and friendly to an Americanized-accustomed palate. For my Korean food enthusiasts, I can whole heartedly recommend their Kalbi tang and pork bulgogi. The Kalbi tang and pork bulgogi comes with a complimentary side of rice (of which you may require another). The pork bulgogi can be appreciated further for an extra $3 as you can opt in for a lettuce and ssamjang wrapping instance. The Banchan is not as extensive as other Korean restaurants but they're solid - their in house kimchi and fish cakes were my favorite. The spicy kalbi tang is spicy, but not spicy enough to regret it the next morning. The thin rectangular slices of radish were plump from soaking in the broth. Paired with broth poured over rice, this can already be enough. However, the prime short rib was the star of the show. Prime short rib is hard to get wrong, but harder to use perfectly - they used it perfectly here. Instead of silencing the beef flavor with an abundance of seasoning, the stew enhances the meatiness and umami nuances of the prime short rib. This is not to say that the prime rib did not take up any flavor, but it is perfectly balanced. You can taste the quality of the ingredients as well as the thoughtfulness of the dish. The pork bulgogi paired with lettuce wraps is a personal preference of mine - it is quality marinated pork served on a small bed of sweated onions. There's very little for me to say but it's just a simple cooked meat dish done well. Eating the pork bulgogi with rice is fine on its own, but enjoying the pork with the lettuce wraps adds a dimension of freshness and introduction of personalization that is up to the purveyor. For me personally, I add on ssamjang, sliced garlic (which you can ask for), sliced jalapeños (also ask for), and kimchi. All-in-all a stand-alone entree to get into. There's a reason that this place still stands the test of time. They have a solid menu and use quality ingredients. In all, please give this restaurant a try - it's that type of place where you recommend to both visitors and natives to the area. Cheers.

Kalbi Bibimbap
Tiffany T.

Great tasting Kalbi Bibimbap! There was crisp to some of the rice, the kalbi was tender and flavorful, and the veggies were fresh! I loved having the bonchon to add to the dish because they added even more texture and flavor. Based off of the great service, the hole-in-the-wall look, and the dish I ordered, I would definitely come back to try more dishes. I recommend!

An D.

I'm a little disappointed. I loved coming here for my Korean food fix and decided to order uber eats for lunch. Seafood black bean sauce noodles and spicy pork were good but the shrimp dish (Kkunpung shrimp). OMG. What happened to it? Where it did go? At the price of $23, the portion size was little to nothing. At most 6 pieces of shrimp. I hope they change that when it comes to the portion size for delivery :(

Angel C.

If you're looking to be transported to Korea this is the place to be! Authentic Korean and Chinese dishes, from the meats to the noodles and the bonchans. I was really shocked at the quality of the food and the portion sizes. We ordered a bit too much not know how large the small japchae was or how big the pork belly wraps were! Not to mention the dumplings are massive. I truly enjoyed the bulgogi though, it was so flavorful! The tteokbokki was perfectly cooked with fish cakes and an egg. Reminded me of the street food carts in Korea. The service was quick and they were super sweet, all laughing and having fun. Overall it's a bit dark in the restaurant, really quick off the road as well, I recommend parking in the back. Food is authentic, quick and large portions. We will definitely order more take out and be back. *took 1 star away for little bugs flying around like gnats

A roach.
KZ

Food is always amazing, but there was an uninvited guest at our table tonight. Not sure if I can go back as this is my first time ever seeing something like that in my life, anywhere.

7. Beef Bulgogi
Kell M.

This is one of my favorite places in the area! Absolutely love the beef Bulgogi, SO flavorful and delicious. The perfect serving size as well and love the rice that comes with. Food came out fairly quickly and I've even tried their carry out and it's been delicious as well. Highly recommend this local business!

6. Deojigogi Tangsuyuk (Pork)
Kathy P.

Not so easy navigating the two small doors to the interior with a wheelchair, and the handicap parking spots in front were taken by cars with no evidence of handicap parking permits. The smell out in the back lot was wonderful though. It was relatively full but got busier as the evening went on, but our waitress remained friendly and attentive. Everything we ordered was great, too. We ordered galbi stone bowl bibimbop, jjajang- jjamppong duo, tangsuyuk and galbi tang (soup). Super enjoyed all the dishes!

Anthony J.

When it comes to Korean-Chinese cuisine in the DMV, Da Rae Won springs to most people's mind. However, Ja Kum Sung definitely needs to be considered, as it's my personal preferred restaurant. The food is extremely consistent here, and while their noodles aren't hand pulled, they are perfectly chewy and complements the delicious black bean sauce. The Tang soo yuk, or the sweet and sour pork, is also excellent here. If you want to explore outside the typical menu, I would also recommend the yoo-san-seul, which is a seafood dish with bits of pork mixed in.

Beef hot stone bimbimbop
Robert C.

Super good food. Had late lunch on Mother's Day and service was super quick. The hot pot bimbimbop was delicious and the beef bulging portion was ample.

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Absolutely amazing food!!! We are so glad someone told us about this place. We will definitely be back very soon!!!

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Good food. My partner and I ordered the tonkatsu and beef bulgogi. The food was served very quickly and it was delicious

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Hidden gem. The food is amazing and great customer service. Come here a lot would reccomend.

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