Let me preface this by saying that we're from NYC, so we're used to amazing food spots…read more Amazing food and good service. Probably one of the best spots we tried in D.C. Highly recommend and would definitely come back.

I made RSVP for this Korean restaurant on a Sunday evening...and it was bustling!…read more Despite RSVP for the main room, we got seated in an extended part of the room (more like an indoor patio?)...so frankly, the ambiance was a bit off for me. So was the overhead music. Guess I expected a more authentic Korean experience, but the place was more or less an Americanized Korean bistro. Still, the foods seemed authentic! We ordered a few things to share... Mandu, Dolsot Bibimbap, and this Ssam Board. For drinks, my husband got some beer (?), and I got this fruity cocktail (??). First, the positives! The Mandu was really, really good...and quite meaty! The Dolsot Bibimbap was good in that it came with a generous load of fresh veggies. Now the problems. The Bulgogi in the Dolsot Bibimbap was problematic. It was a bit too fatty...and too chunky...and just hard to eat. It was also a bit bland! They should have cut it up a bit...or provided us with proper cutlery, like a fork and a knife! This is a pet peeve of mine...but nowadays, hardly any restaurant gives you the full set of cutlery. Just fork, or just chopsticks!! Then the Ssam Board. While it looked luscious, I personally had a problem with the meat. While I love Galbi, cuts of Galbi was all-out rare. The waiter didn't even ask for our preference, by the way. If I knew it'd be prepared that red, I would have ordered something else. If it was medium-rare, for instance, I might have liked this dish. My husband prefers a much more rare cut of meat than me, yet even he thought this was too red. Also, I expected something more than raddish for sides. Not sure if this "Board" was worth $42. We also tried this Black Sesame Ice Cream dessert. I loved the flavor...but nothing too special. Service was a bit off as well. While friendly at our table, our waiter wasn't too attentive...especially in the beginning. If he stopped by our table earlier, I might have gotten them to bring back the Ssam Board to cook the meat a bit more. Frankly, I was underwhelmed with the foods, the presentation, even the service. Overall, there were just too many things amiss (or just underwhelming??)...so much so that I doubt I'll pick this place again.

Chadol Korean BBQ was such a fun pick for our monthly dinner series! My friends and I had a great…read moretime and honestly left fullllll. For $45 per person, the all-you-can-eat experience feels like a really solid deal considering how many protein options and side dishes you get. They start you off with a variety of banchan (side dishes), including a salad with this super tasty dressing that had the perfect little spicy kick. For the BBQ, we kicked things off with the spicy bulgogi and butter garlic shrimp, while the others tried the pork belly (I don't eat pork). Later we ordered the steak, spicy brisket, and grilled squid, which were all delicious. The spicy brisket especially was a standout for me. The guys also ordered two rounds of fried dumplings that looked amazing, but since they contain pork, I had to sit those out. I'd love to see Chadol add a veggie dumpling option to the menu! As for the sides, the kimchi and cold glass noodles were both hits at our table, and of course we all added white rice. The "mashed potatoes" though? Definitely more like potato salad and unfortunately very bland. On the other hand, the cheese corn costs extra but is 1000% worth adding. For drinks, the guys enjoyed the Woody Old Fashioned while I had a mezcal margarita-style cocktail that was smoky and refreshing. We also ordered one of the chicken options but never received it and eventually just gave up on it. One of the coolest parts of the experience is the ordering system. Most meats are ordered directly from a machine at your table, and the food comes out quickly on this conveyor belt-style setup which was honestly so fun. Drinks and side dishes are ordered through the servers. The atmosphere was lively and energetic without feeling overwhelming. The restaurant is actually much larger inside than I expected, with a modern setup that works well for smaller groups. That said, I didn't really notice tables for larger parties, so I'm not sure how they accommodate groups bigger than 6 people. Service started off a little rough because our server wasn't very attentive, but after I called it out, he definitely stepped it up and things improved. Overall, Chadol was a really good experience and absolutely worth the price. The 1.5-hour seating limit makes sense too, both to keep things moving and give others a chance to enjoy the experience. I'd definitely go back!

I ate here around a year ago and reviewed them on google. The food is not good, service is slow,…read morefor some reason you can't order certain things with the tablet, and it's really easy to miss the little automated train thing that brings out your food. This place has negative reviews deleted on Google. Spend your money elsewhere, there's better Korean food in DC.

New neighborhood staple! We've been twice now- once for a happy hour at the bar and a restaurant…read moreweek lunch. Both times were great! The bartender was knowledgeable and helped choose beverages. The happy hour menu is a great deal and we chose essentially every food item. Lunch was great as well! They were slammed and still were efficient with taking our order, service and checking in on us. Overall a great place and I hope to return soon for dinner!

Tried Onggi -- cute, cozy spot with limited seating…read more Food was tasty (galbi & soju flights were highlights), but portions felt small for the price -- especially the $38 galbi and pork belly with banchan. Service was great too -- our waiter was super attentive even though I forgot his name. Good quality overall, just wish there was more food.

Love love love. Did I say love? You just need to come here…read more They have 2 options for AYCE and option B is the best of course. Come hungry! I love how they have comfy sofas for you to wait for the rest foe your party to show up. It's a fun spot, friendly for couples, groups, or even on your own! From the appetizers, you gotta try the fried dumplings, seafood pancake, corn cheese, steamed egg, fish cake, japchae, and all the pickled items. Actually, just get 1 of everything! The honey pig sauce is my #1 although their yum yum sauce is much improved and don't forget the simple sesame oil with salt or the ssamjang. Other kbbq spots have tried to make their own HP sauce but it's just not the same. Be prepared to cook for yourself although it is kinda fun and communal. Our favorite meats are the hanger steak, beef brisket, bulgogi, and thinly sliced pork belly. Honorable mention is the spicy pork bulgogi. The shrimp was tasty but you do have to get your hands dirty FYI. Our server, Ben, was amazing! He kept the food coming! I'm so full right now and still eating as I type this. Come visit soon, you won't be disappointed!

HP is so dear to my heart cuz Back in the days my hubs and I would come to a HP (Virginia one or…read moreGermantown) for date nights or when he returned from a long work trip... back then food was so so but the vibes were always on point.. We had the chance to meet Mikey Kim. Now they are in CP and mannnn everything is 1000% better. The Banchan is very tasty! The egg souffle and kimchee are my favorite. The meat qualities and service is so much better than Iron Age, and KPOT... yeah I said it... Besides, I love KPOP... I teach KPOP dance on the side sooo watching the latest KPOP videos while im chowing down on good food is a win win.. I love the little robot ... it reminds me of Rosie from the Jetsons lol... Anyways the service is great.. I wished that they never left Germantown location... Maybe they can come back to MOCO... the Old Outback steakhouse is still empty... just saying.. (:

Food: I tried Gaji Bokum & Dak Jjim. They both were well seasoned and delicious. Dak jjim is a bit…read morespicy. Just a heads up. ;) Service: I received an incorrect order by an accident, and when I went back, they fixed the mistake quickly. Staff were friendly even though I arrived there after their closing hour. Ambiance: there is a bar area, left side when entered the restaurant, and a dining area on the right. Both parts are well spaced out to have a meal comfortably.

I've been to Mandu a few times over the years and I'm sorry to say my most recent visit didn't hit…read morethe mark. I visited on a Friday around 6:30 PM and sat at the bar to catch the end of happy hour (Mon-Sun 5-7 PM). The bar was empty at the time, but a few other people showed up later. The dining room had a handful of tables occupied. In short, easy to get a seat. Drinks were good. I like the Somaek ($6) which is a small beer and a shot of soju. Beer ($7) was beer. We got some beef and pork mandu (dumplings) that were pretty good. 6 pieces for $10 on HH. We got two entrees, the Ddukbokgi ($28) and Yukgaejang ($29), which came with four banchan. Ddukbokgi is chewy rice cakes, gochujang, onion, and bulgogi. We thought it was only ok -- we've had better, including at Mandu in the past. Yukgaejang was a new dish for me. The menu described it as a "spicy beef stew, brisket, noodles, shiitake, bean sprouts, and egg." I expected the brisket to be sliced and recognizably brisket, but it was pulled -- it looked and tasted more like pulled pork. The dish also didn't have any noodles in it. I didn't like it. The banchan was seaweed, bean sprouts, kimchi, and cucumbers. It was okay. Service at the bar was fine.

Hadn't been back here in years, but came recently Saturday night, and it was just as good as I…read moreremembered! It was packed but we got one of the last tables available and were seated right away, others that came later had to wait. Service was great--staff were friendly and attentive. My favorite dish here is the Fried Chicken Wings with Garlic Sauce (Bone-in)--lollipop style wings, the flavor is unique and delicious, and the portion is huge! The Noodle with Pork & Black Bean Sauce and Noodle with Veg & Beef Spicy Seafood Soup are my top favorites noodle dishes here. We also got the Fried Dumplings, which were just okay. For drinks, they have a variety of Soju, another drink favorite of mine lol. Highly recommend this place!

The first time we tried Da Rae Won, it was dinnertime, and they were slammed, so we ended up eating…read moretheir famous lollipop chicken in our car--and it was delicious. We came back for an early lunch and were seated on the other side of the restaurant, which was empty at the time. The service wasn't great until that section began to fill up. Even though they make their noodles fresh, the jjajangmyeon wasn't great. The noodles were on the softer side, and the sauce had very little flavor. The tangsuyuk, however, was a nice portion--we opted for the larger order for just $5 more. We would return to try their jjamppong, which many people were ordering.

Incredible place! I loved the food, customer service, and the atmosphere. It's a great location and…read moreambience. My group enjoyed the pan-fried grandma's dumplings, korean friend 'chicken', and scallion pancakes, among other great items. Desserts are also a highlight here, we loved the caramelized apple sweet buns. Looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu!

Alison Amazing food service and ambiance with plenty of…read moreoptions for any diet. The restaurant is really cute too with plenty of plants. We got grandma's noodles, janchi bento, broccoli and fried chicken bento and pistachio cake. The janchi bento and cake were my favorite but everything was great. I also love the QR code ordering concept. I'll come back with my husband!

I make sure to stop here anytime I'm in NoMa, it's sooo good. They're open late which is perfect…read moreafter a workday and you want to grab a quick bite with friends/colleagues without having to worry about processed foods or anything else that can make you feel like crap after. Wouldnt even know it was GF!! This place is so comforting and the team there is always so nice and patient. They're happy to help you with any suggestions based on what you like. The space is always clean and overall vibes / ambiance are chill. This place is just

I was waiting to check into my hotel nearby and wanted to grab some lunch, and this looked…read morepromising! I went with the kimchi crunch bowl and it was tasty and a filling lunch for a reasonable price. The chicken was nicely seasoned and the purple rice and glass noodles were a nice base. The vegetables were fresh and everything went well together. I opted to dine in and they were doing a brisk takeout business on a weekday at lunchtime, but the line never got too long. The dining area is comfortable and reasonably large. Heads up that the bathrooms are locked and you'll need a code. I'd recommend asking for that when you pay for your food to avoid having to get back in line to get the code, hoping that they remember you are a customer and did buy food.

Bangbop is rocking the delivery, a prime reason to give them a try. Some days you just need to have…read morea meal delivered to your door, so I'm so happy to have found them. You can avoid some fees by ordering delivery directly through their website. I put my order into uber eats, and it was at least $15 more than going directly through the website. Crazy. The food was quite tasty. I love that you can get kimchi either as a side or in a large 32 oz container. It lasted a few days and was so good. Top notch kimchi. We also had to get a beef bulgogi, and it was packed. Good stuff. Theirs has very nice lotus root in it, which I definitely appreciated. You don't see that often enough. The portion was generous, too, and good beef. We also tried the kimbap, which was one of the main reasons we ordered - we were craving it. They offer it in both tuna and beef. Both were tasty, but not the stars of the meal. The menu is quite large and has sandwiches ranging from classic banh mi to bulgogi cheesesteaks. They have korean pizzas, too, &pizza style.

Bangbop serves up some modern Korean food in the Foxhall 'hood, such as LA Galbi rice bowl, pork…read morebelly bossam, etc. They also provide catering, too! We came here for an early lunch, and ordered: +the Fried Beef Dumplings - fried a little too hard; the soy dipping sauce could have been better, as it was a little watered down +the Bulgogi Kimbap - this was okay +Tteokbokki - not a fan of the flavors; it was just overly sweet, and the sauce was just too thin for us +the LA Galbi Rice Bowl - topped with grilled sweet-soy beef short ribs with a choice of 3 banchans; we opted for the kimchi, the spinach, and the pickled radish & carrots; the veggies were fresh, but this was more on the bland side +the Spicy Pork Belly Bowl - topped with grilled gochujang-marinated Berkshire pork belly, served with a side of kimchi, stir-fried eggplant, and spinach; the pork belly had good color on it, but like the other bowl, it was more on the bland side Staff were friendly, and there is both indoor and outdoor seating. The place is cutely-decorated with the paper flowers and lanterns. Ordering online was easy, and the items were ready at the time that was estimated. There are spots available on Lingan. +online ordering is seamless +friendly staff & service +indoor/outdoor seating available +parking available on Lingan