The flavor of the meat in this restaurant is so delicious! We enjoyed the cheese corn and the angry…read moreegg which comes free with your order as well as all the wonderful Kim chi, radish, mashed potatoes, salad, onions, and dipping sauces made from soy sauces and sesame seeds. It is a small place, but the meats are fresh and tender. We had the bulgogi, galbi, and pork ribs and they were all delicious. Our favorite meat is the marinated rib tips. It has the best flavor when grilled. This restaurant is the best Korean barbecue in Northern Virginia. We like it better than all the other Korean BBQ places because the marinade is excellent and the place is smaller than most places , but service is good. They prefer to grill everything for you. We will definitely come back and refer others. They do not take reservations. You need to come get on the waitlist and wait...most of the time it's over an hour long. They will call you when your table is close to being ready. Highly recommend getting the marinated bulgogi and a marinated rib tips they are super flavorful!

I have always been a fan of AYCE of Kbbq, but this place has finally convinced me maybe a la carte…read morecould be the better option. You see, sometimes the quality does matter and quantity is something that is overrated. Meokja Meokja demonstrates that at times quality trumps quantity in Kbbq. The cuts of the meat were all very fresh. I especially enjoyed the beef brisket. It was very tender. A lot of the times at AYCE Kbbq, the beef brisket can be quite dry. Not the case here. The waitress cooked all of our food, which is something I haven't truly appreciated in a while. It does make the food a bit more enjoyable when I don't have to do all the work. This restaurant is not super big. It was already borderline packed despite that we went there right when it opened. My friend told me there is one time they waited almost an hour at 9PM. So I would definitely get here early to avoid a long wait. While I had always been a loyal fan of AYCE Kbbq, I have found myself over the recent years slowly being tipped over towards the a la carte territory. Meokja Meokja has been the tipping point that finally swayed me over. The price here is about the same as AYCE, but with better quality, and I don't feel like trash after finishing the meal. Overall, AYCE Kbbq can be a messy affair, but I felt very clean and satisfied after eating here. A very solid Kbbq meal that I haven't had in a while.

Absolutely loved this place! The food was delicious, and the service was wonderful. We had such a…read moregreat experience and will definitely be back. Highly recommend!

The service was excellent, amazing food great portions. Great setup as well. Definitely worth it.read more

Possibly the best meat quality I've experienced at any Korean BBQ place in the area. The marinated…read morecombo was my favorite. No sauces needed because the marinade held its own. My party of 6 frequents another AYCE kbbq restaurant so we were reluctant since this place does not offer all you can eat, but the Marinated Combo and the Pork Combo with sides were plenty to feed the 6 of us. We ordered one additional appetizer, the tteokbokki was a generous serving making it worth the $16, and it was a mild spice level. We were left very satisfied with the meal and service and have plans to return! We visited at half past noon on a Sunday and were seated right away with no reservation. No issues with parking.

I really wanted to love my visit here, especially because I'm a fan of the Ellicott City location,…read morebut unfortunately, I left pretty disappointed. My partner and I were seated quickly, but it took about 20 minutes before a server came over to greet us. The restaurant wasn't busy at all, and we repeatedly tried to flag someone down but were ignored. Meanwhile, we noticed other tables receiving almost immediate service after being seated, which honestly left a sour taste in our mouths before our meal even started. Once we were finally able to get a server's attention, we placed our order and everything else came out pretty quickly. From there, we received consistent service while our meats were being cooked on the grill. Still, the initial experience of being ignored for so long was frustrating and really took away from the overall experience. The menu is also pretty pricey for the quality, and unfortunately, I don't think it's worth the price. There are better KBBQ options in the area, so I wouldn't recommend this location. Definitely disappointing, especially as someone who enjoys their first location in MD.

For a place with 75+ menu items, I'm impressed with Myung Ga. Most restaurants flop trying to…read morejuggle too many dishes - not Myung Ga. My friend took me here the flavors were amazing. We ordered jjampong sujaebi, dolsot bibimbap, and the classic tteokbbokki. I cannot find a thing to complain about. Bibimbap was on-point delicious. The waitress said jjampong sujaebi was her personal favorite. It was my first time having that soup. It was really good. Tteokbbokki also taste great especially since we shared all the dishes. By itself it may be overwhelming because it's soft in texture overall and flavor can be in a single profile. Other dishes will complement it. The staff were really friendly and helpful. It's not a high-end restaurant and I like it that way. It's familiar. All those fancy decorations will jack up the prices. All the dishes here are reasonably priced if not cheap for the area. The quality and taste of the food, however, are punching way above their prices. I will try their kimbap next time. There's a lot I could come back to try for. Plenty of parking spaces out front but the traffic roundabouts on the way there can be mind-bending. The seats are designed to seat 4 people max, FYI.

The food was tasty, fresh, and came out quickly. There was a good variety of Korean dishes to…read morechoose from, and the portions were pretty generous. We got the tonkatsu and tteokbokki. The red sauce brought had a spicy kick, and the noodles were chewy and flavorful. Both were delicious. The restaurant has a casual, no-frills vibe, which makes it a nice spot for a quick meal. Everything we tried was flavorful, and I'd definitely come back to try some of the other dishes on the menu. There is limited seating so keep in mind if you come with large group. Overall, a solid spot for Korean food and worth checking out if you're in the area.

Whenever I am craving hot stone bowl bibimbp (돌판비빕밥), I come here! I honestly think this place has…read moreone of the best bibimbaps around. They give you a big portion with lots of veggies, and I feel like you get more here compared to other Korean restaurants. I especially love eating it straight from the hot stone bowl when the rice gets nice and crispy around the bottom. It's simple, filling, and exactly what I am looking for when I'm craving Korean comfort food. It's also super convenient since it's inside the HMart food court. If you are already grocery shopping and craving bibimbap, this is my go-to!

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.

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.

The food, the food, the food. This is where you go for good Korean street food filled with flavor…read moreand that great spice that Koreans know how to apply (you can get it less spicy). The king squid was crispy, the noodles perfectly cooked, and the topokki (rice cakes) delicious. The restaurant is in a food court inside a supermarket, which I understand is not the preferred ambiance for everyone, but the food is worth it.

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.

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.

We were to have late-ish dinner at Bon Ga for the first time. It was busy but we were able to get a…read moretable. The space is small and seems like a mom-and-pop operation. As soon as we got seated, we were offered water right away. While waiting for our orders, we were served a lot of banchan or appetizers. We ordered La Bboki for appetizer and Bulgogi Dol Sot Bibimbap (or bulgogi rice bowl) and Bi Bim Naeng Myun (or cold buckwheat noodles) for entrees. All the servings are huge - I honestly wished we skipped the appetizer. My bibimbap was delicious! The sauce wasn't as spicy as I expected which I loved. My date loved his order as well. The service was fantastic! The aunties were very hands-on with all the guests. The prices are reasonable for the quality and quantity of the food they offer. I'd love to return here and try other dishes.

This is a mom and pop shop that seasons the food just right to where you don't feel like any one…read moreflavor overpowers the others. The bulgogi is such a case. My favorite thing is they don't just serve water, they serve bottomless hot tea! Yes the food is good, but how often do you get served unlimited tea? Appetizers are a bit on the pricey side ranging from $9 to $19, however the more expensive ones are large portion sizes. We couldn't finish both the appetizer and entree before getting full. Entrees are the typical prices between $15 to $20 with the special dishes being more than that. The 4 star is mostly because of the prices, but the experience was good. The service is great and everyone is very attentive and ready to recommend dishes and provide refills.

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.

Wow...what can I say except exceptional. My server, Dale,…read morewas the star of my night, brighter than any star in the beautiful night sky. Without dale my experience would be nothing. I would dine with Dale again. Thank you once more for this once in a lifetime experience

Dale is the best! Great service, great food, overall the best kbbq spot in the area. Self serve is…read morealso nice.