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    Holly V.

    Every time we go to Lotte Market i got to stop here for some delicious korean food!! Workers are nice and friendly! Their food never disappoints!!

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    Q L.

    We've eaten here 3 times. Love the soondubu and jjampong. If only they would add mackerel to the menu

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    Lanicelle L.

    Went to visit this place for the first time today and they were wonderful. Service was awesome, food came out at a reasonable time. Spicy tofu is always my go-to when visiting korean restaurants, and I think this is the best spot for this dish. They were so generous with the tofu serving and there's no additional charge to add beef (not sure about the seafood). It was totally worth driving from 757!

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    Kogi - Bulgogi Ribeye Bowl

    Kogi

    4.0(530 reviews)
    7.1 miDowntown
    $$

    We were at a cheer competition and decided to explore places to eat…read moreWalked in kogi was greeted right away I had questions about menu the host was pleasant and answered all questions The food was so good we ate there twice in one day First time we had cocktails dumplings shrimp tempura and udon noodles today I'm still thinking about the noodles they were sooooooooo good I had the ones with mushrooms and garlic absolutely delicious Then we came back had more dumplings, chicken wings and fries everything was so good the second time we came back it was packed so we had to be patient both times seemed like only one young lady was working her little butt off I wish they had a location in Maryland I really enjoyed the food

    We live really close to Kogi and I like going there for convenience. Several years ago, I used to…read moreadore the food here, now it's hit or miss. I've notice their fusion dishes are where they shine now. Whenever we do come, we're able to get a seat immediately. The people who work here are kind. Do know that service can feel a little slow at moments. The space itself is cute and the paintings on the wall are nice. The best thing I've tried here recently were what my friends ordered which were the bulgogi loaded fries and the bulgogi quesadilla. They have a fun time with fusion here! I got the shiitake mushroom savory udon noodles on my last visit and wished they had a bit more flavor. The time before that I got the japchae that was way too oily for me. My fiancé likes this spot a lot, so we do go a couple times a year.

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    Noodles and Friends - Bi him bap w/bulgogi

    Noodles and Friends

    4.3(58 reviews)
    8.4 mi
    $

    There are so many different places to try in this area and I was sitting with a relative at the…read morehospital and wanted something other than hospital food. A Yelp search landed me here as I love Korean food and this place was highly rated. It's located inside of a grocery store and I ordered takeout of the black bean sauce with noodles and I wanted dumplings and something else but they didn't have any....not sure why as they had only been open an hour. I really enjoyed the food and would definitely return to try other items.

    Small eating area tucked in the back corner of the international market. We've been to similar…read morefood courts and ethnic restaurants in the past, so we thought we'd give it a try, especially based on the higher Yelp ratings. I must admit that we were disappointed. The decor was what you'd expect, with torn seats and unsteady tables, and the aromas from the seafood counter did nothing to help. Then food arrived; my bibimbap came with hot stone bowl (which cost extra) and it was needed since the food was room temperature. After much stirring, it finally warmed up a bit. The egg was fried 'over hard' - not a nice runny yolk that should ooze and coat the rice. Also there was no seasoning, fortunately a side dish of gochujang was provided. Wife had ma pa tofu which was...different - in a Korean/Chinese fusion. Not traditional, but tasted better than mine. All-in all, not worth while.

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    Gogi BiBimBap - Kimbap beef

    Gogi BiBimBap

    4.4(295 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    They provide real authentic Korean meal choices and sides as well as drinks. Friendly and fast…read moreservice, they also give you choices of what to put in your bibimbap. Very casual and there kpop music playing but not so loud that you cant hear anyone. Will definitely be back to try their bento boxes and other appetizers.

    Food Exciting to have authentic Korean food in Richmond and…read moreone with such an extensive vegan menu. They even have vegan kimchi and were so nice to bring out vegan gochujang because the one they have on the table is not vegan. We got the dolsat bibimbap and I always say the stone bowl is absolutely worth the extra money. The best part is always the crispy rice. Tteokbokki Having a vegan option without seafood was a great find. Most of the time the sauces have shellfish in them and I don't have the patience to make it from scratch. The noodles were cooked perfectly and they give you two vegetable dumplings on top. The sauce was nice and spicy without being too overwhelming. Kimchi pancakes: wish they had a bit more kimchi in them than the batter, but still good. Japchae with tofu, nice and almost beefy tasting. The black pepper was a nice punch. Korean fried tofu so nice and crispy with a really good sauce. I have been missing KFC since I turned vegan and good to know they have a good substitute for it. Service A good sized family run place where you can sit down or get take out. You order at the counter and they have a screen or you can be like us and take their paper menu to a table. A few four sized tables and some smaller two seaters. There was plenty of take out and delivery while we were seated. The person at the front was super helpful and patient as we tried to figure out what to order. They seemed busy and did not stop for too long the entire time. They came to bring us things and check in on us. Please use reusable cups for dining in and not styrofoam cups though! They have reusable utensils which is nice. Ambiance It's a fast casual place, but in a little strip mall in the county. They have K-pop playing and a stream of music videos so I didn't mind.

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    Qpot HotPot & BBQ

    Qpot HotPot & BBQ

    4.4(74 reviews)
    5.4 mi

    A family gathering was held at a hot pot and barbecue restaurant for dinner. The decision to dine…read moreat this establishment proved to be a pleasant one. The waitstaff were attentive and provided excellent service throughout the evening. The hot pot offerings, including meat, seafood, and vegetables, featured a well-curated and diverse selection. Similarly, the barbecue options were well-maintained, with a satisfactory variety of meats available. Overall, it was a simple and pleasant dining experience. Thank you.

    We've been here so many times and will come back so many more. Haven't tried any other Korean BBQ…read morenor hot pot elsewhere in Richmond and we honestly don't feel a need. This place is consistent and clean, the staff is friendly, and the food is dangerously good. As many have said, you have to know what you're doing in order to make the most of this experience, and it IS an experience. You'll choose a soup base (all of them are good) which the waiters will bring and heat on your table. Then you'll hit the buffet and grab anything you want to add to your soup (they have all sorts of noodles, veggies, seafood and more). You'll also grab any meats you want to cook on your table's little grill. What I especially love is that the KBBQ and hot pot are all one flat rate, you don't have to order anything but your soup base and any drinks. I recommend getting a big plate for all of your soup add ons, and a small plate for your raw meats. They'll give you tongs to cook the meat and a giant pair of scissors to cut everything (wait to cut the meat until it's cooked). Apologies for the novel above, but maybe it will help someone. Yes it can be overwhelming if you're not used to the cuisine, but it is WORTH trying that something new. Qpot also has a full Chinese buffet, great for kids who are scared of the grill and the soup. We are truly in love with this restaurant. Thanks for always showing us a good time!

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    Another fountain at the entrance

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    Qpot HotPot & BBQ - Short rib pork and a buncha other nice bbq things!

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    bb.q Chicken Carytown - Golden Original Whole Chicken

    bb.q Chicken Carytown

    3.8(81 reviews)
    5.1 miCarytown

    TLDR - good wings, excellent texture but the flavors were different than we were expecting. Not our…read morefavorite but someone else might really enjoy them! Vibes - our waitress was kind and quick but this restaurant isn't the place to come if you value aesthetics. Food - we were a bit disappointed but I think we were just under the wrong impression about what the food would be like. The sign outside says bbq, wings and beer so we were expecting a very different menu. This place seems to serve more Asian fusion. That said the wings had a really great texture that we enjoyed! There are A LOT of sauces to choose from and it's difficult to know what they'll taste like. We spent 30+ on 12 wings so definitely pricey. In the end, we left underwhelmed BUT it might have been our expectations that were off.

    Bb.q chicken Cary street…read more6pm Saturday Not busy at all for a dine in option. Only 3 tables had customers. I ordered the soy garlic wings, bone in. I really wanted to try the kimchi fried rice, but that comes in a pretty big serving and they didn't have that as a side option. So I ordered white rice. The waiter said he's gonna ask if I can get a side of kimchi because that's also not an option as a side order. It's a no go for a side of kimchi. They said it's a different kind of kimchi they use for the rice dishes. Oh well, maybe I can suggest that be an option in the future. Someone told me that this place was better than Bonchon so I'm gonna compare the two. It's definitely a friendly, family atmosphere. Plenty of options on the menu. Outside dining as well as inside. Appears to be very clean. Rice - mushy not how I like it. it has a hint of something it's not regular white rice. But it's also not Jasmine because I like Jasmine rice. Interesting. I definitely expected better rice. Not rice pudding. I didn't know the wings came with French fries but they were bland. Not even any salt. Chicken- they only gave me 2 flats and 6 little drumsticks. Ok, it's a little spicy which was also unexpected. I really don't care for them at all. The waiter was nice and checked on me a few times. I wasn't offered any ranch or blue cheese or any other kind of dip for that matter. I asked if they had buttermilk ranch, they did not, just regular ranch. No offering of wetnaps either. I had to pour some water on a napkin to wipe my hands. Since I said I'm comparing, I'm gonna have to give it to Bonchon for the better wings, the better taste of the soy garlic, and the rice. Sorry bb.q I'm disappointed.

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    Secret Sauce Whole Chicken

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