Omg, I love this place! Whenever I go to a Korean restaurant that serves homestyle food, I always…read morewant to try their Yukgaejang (spicy beef soup), and Maru Korean Cuisine & Sushi has one of the best ones I've ever had. Service was great and were seated right away. The ambiance is good, it was a bit noisy since it was busy, but that just shows how popular it is among the locals. It's served with purple rice and lots of banchan, and the Yukgaejang has lots of meat, tastes authentic, rich, hearty, and full of flavor. Truly comforting and satisfying. If you're craving authentic Korean homestyle dishes, this spot is a must-visit!

Was in the area for something and found this place on yelp. We have tried a lot of Korean places…read moreand this one is pretty good. Service was quick as it was 2pm on a Wednesday and only two other tables were seated. Food came out quickly. I got the lunch bulgogi bento box which allowed me to try a few things. Everything was good. I've had better bulgogi but it was still tasty. Inside was clean and not over crowded. In a little strip mall type setting.

great ambiance, food, and staff! This place is family friendly and encourages the spread of…read moredelicious steak!

Seoul Prime what a place! Came here for my birthday and was overwhelmed with good food and service…read more(shout out Yen Yen aka the goat ). First we ordered some tours and got some nice bonchon to start. The red kimchi was great but I would pass on the white one (too salty for my liking). Then we got the meats. Mmmm... Still drooling on those tender dry aged meat. Then we got the sides (corn cheese and asparagus) and they were solid. Wish there wasn't tajin on the corn because it made it a little sour but that's ok. Then for dessert we got some free ice cream with the tour which was really nice. Would've preferred the sorbet but they ran out so it was a little disappointing but still good! The server also gave us free cheesecake for the birthday which was cool. What a experience!!! Few recommendations are the tours and the cheese corn (without the tajin of course bahahaha). Also give Yen Yen a raise she was boom shakalaka AMAZING!!! Anyway this place was awesome and so was the goat Yen Yen! Come to this place ASAP!!!!

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.

Another great dinner!…read more The food here never disappoints, the meat is always quality and the side dishes never misses. Also, our waitress Lauren is great, super attentive, efficient, and very nice! Thank you!!!

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.

TLDR: Cozy, home-style Korean comfort food with a small but refined menu, fresh kimchi, rich soups,…read moretender galbi, and great value. A spot that feels like a comforting homemade meal. This spot feels warm, cozy, and inviting. The service felt familiar. The kimchi tasted incredibly fresh and light, pairing perfectly with the comforting meal. Not too spicy or sour. Their menu is on the smaller side, but every dish is refined. The beef in my soup was tender, especially great when dipped in the soy sauce. The galbi was equally impressive, tender, sweet, savory, and absolutely delicious with cooked onions. There's no need for fancy decorations or trendy presentation here, just honest, delicious cooking at great prices. Whether it's a sunny afternoon or a rainy day, this place is sure to hit the spot.

Great bone broth soup and good Korean restaurant. The knuckle was a little tough. Definitely…read morehomemade and very rich flavor. The combination beef and veggies came in two portion sizes. Actually just wish there were less veggies because the ratio was off. The kimchi was great. Shredded scallions were really nice. Radish kimchi was also good. Best kimchi in Annandale! Good service and refills on the sides (banchan)

For quality fast casual Korean, this restaurant has no peer. I have meant to drop by for a while,…read morebut I finally did today. The staff is extremely friendly, the ingredients are fresh, and the flavor profiles are authentic Korean food. I ordered the bulgogi bibimbap and I was blown away at the quality for the price. I look forward to returning soon.

A casual Korean eatery a short walk from the Spring Hill metro and near the Walmart in…read moreVienna/Tysons. Pretty straightforward menu for pre-built and build your own bowls. They have self order kiosks and if you pick any of the bowls, you have the option to remove or add toppings. I ordered the soy sauce beef bulgogi with all the toppings and added an egg for $18 total. The bulgogi was flavorful but the portion size was relatively small and light on the toppings for the price. It looks like a pretty good size scoop of japchae but theres a bed of lettuce under it so really it was only 2 or 3 bites.

This is a cute, cozy, warm atmosphere. There's not really a lot people there. It's great for dates…read more The chef was super nice. The lady was disgruntled when I came in and not really talkative. I got the soy marinated pork. The pork was crispy, juicy, and flavorful. I wish they gave more rice, sauce, and letter wrap for the ratio of the meat. I loved that they come with banchans. I would like to come back and try their other dishes. 1 suggestion is they need to be consistent in their hours on all platforms. Yelp it says 10 pm. Google, Google maps, and their website says 9 pm.

The best Korean restaurant in the DMV. From the cocktails (the Old Korean Fashioned), to the kimchi…read morepancake, to the soy infused pork out beef, the traditional quality of this atmospherically high quality joint is a great formula. Honors to the their kimchi pork jjigae - this stew might be my favorite Korean meal so far anywhere.

What can I say? Bravo to the chef ! Honestly,this is my 5th or 6th time eating here and I hesitated…read moreto leave review,because it's difficult to admit that this small overpriced cafe/restaurant hidden in the middle of corporate Buildings,can be excellent. Well,you got my vote and my loyalty. Place itself is not impressive and service is nice,but not superb. So,I thought on 4 stars,but this food... Wasabi - made in the house,soy sauce- made in the house by chef recipes. Soy sauce is home made!!!! Thick ,complex,tangy and not salty,amazing!!! I ordered sashimi combo this time and it's served with not white lousy rice,but takikomi gohan( please try it). This is one of the most complex flavor combinations in rice I ever had. I felt dashi broth,mirin,tons of veggies and even beans. Sooo nicely served with fish cake flowers on top. Sashimi itself was outstanding,fish selection was excellent,with scallops,squid and freshest cuts of fishes. Previous times I tried rolls and it was amazing as well. So,prices are high, this is not sushi eatery where you can casually grab your lunch. But if you feel like you want artistic style and refined food,or just want to celebrate yourself,this one s the place to indulge and enjoy!

I am so glad I found this little gem that's tucked away less than 5-minutes from my dentist and…read moreortho office! Now...I'm not sure if I was supposed to wait a certain amount of time before I ate after a cleaning...but I didn't! lol. I was so hungry and was in the mood for sushi. Being a big foodie as I am I love finding new restaurants to try and this was did not disappoint! Parking was easy they had some right in the front of the restaurant reserved for customers as well as a garage for more parking spaces if it got crowded. Walking inside it is a small cozy space and because I was by myself I was seated at the sushi bar. I told the sushi maker my food order and the waitress my order for wine. I tried the Merlot and Pinot noir which the merlot was so luscious I got another glass. So my order was fries shrimp shumai, Ile yellowtail combo which came with a yellow tail sashimi, spicy yellow tail roll I added cream cheese, and yellowtail nigiri. So fresh and so pretty how it came out! Aesthetically pleasing top notch! They gave me a few freebies seaweed salad and edamame and a side dish of pickled condiments very tasty. So being the big back that I am I ordered more to go and it was the Ile salmon combo and substituted spicy salmon roll with spicy tuna roll add cream cheese. I really loved how they package the to go order kept my sushi fresh until it the next day. I will definitely stop here again after the dentist...lol.