Whoever designed the interior of these restaurants should be put in jail, where they would likely feel at home given the interior design of these places. For whatever reason they decided to go for hospital cafeteria vibes. Nevertheless, I enjoy a good Seoul Spice bowl. It's the perfect amount of food to fill you up without feeling gross. 3.2/5 read more

What a great visit to Seoul Spice. 100% gluten free menu so those with a gluten allergy can order with confidence. Interior is bright and clean. Food is made to order in front of you. I absolutely loved my "Seoul Train" bowl, highlights were the bulgogi beef and creamy siracha sauce. Definitely recommend. read more

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We came here because the whole menu is gluten-free. I had the Seoul Train bowl, and it was very delicious! The staff is very friendly and helpful. The dining room is spacious and clean. read more

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Chipotle, what have you done? Chipotle + insert name of country = latest customize your bowl restaurant All kidding aside, the Chipotle concept is brilliant. Adding Korean cuisine = SeoulSpice. I ordered the Klassic bowl with purple rice. It included bulgogi beef, hot sauce, scallions, sesame oil, cucumbers, bean sprouts and carrots. It was fantastic -- warm, fresh, crunchy vegs, a little spicy, sweet and salty. Generous portion too. My friend enjoyed a Seoultrain which was similar to the Klassic but added sriracha, corn, kale, kimchi and cilantro. We love the concept -- you can customize with salad or noodles instead, or add or delete ingredients. My friend added a sweet soy soft boiled egg. Bright open space with plentiful seating. Prepared fresh in front of you, simple, delicious. read more

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They are essentially fast food Korean, specializing in rice bowls and wraps. If you're looking for a quick meal, they satisfy. The bulgogi and the spicy pork bowls are good, and the portion is big enough that I usually have a little left over for later. I do love that. You can choose your own toppings, so I like to load it up with kimchi, carrots, bean sprouts, cilantro, etc, and you can get avocado or an egg for a little extra. A solid take out spot. read more

I'm so sad that I even have to report this because this was one of our go to places for fast casual food and I genuinely love the food.. But yesterday I found a bug in my herbivore bowl and it looked like it was roasted with the roasted vegetables. It was so disgusting and unfortunately, my husband and I will not be ordering from here anymore. read more

I love this place! I usually get the creat your own with purple rice or the noodles, chicken, kimchi, scallions, carrots, and sometimes corn. This play is a card only no cash. The only take away is that they have got to start cleaning the tables so you can sit and enjoy your food. I usually take mine to go. I almost forgot, definitely try the carrot ginger sauce. read more

Seoul Spice is such a great fast, fresh food stop. You can get a giant bowl for about $15 that will last you at least 2 meals if you're not absolutely ravenous when you go. You can choose between several bases- purple rice, white rice, or noodles (my favorite!). Then you just add your protein of choice and every side topping in the world. I love to load up with the bulgogi beef, green onions, sesame seeds, cucumber, bean sprouts, kimchi, corn, carrots and top off with creamy siracha and ginger-carrot sauces. This place is nestled up at the top of Tenleytown so you can go to the tiny Target and the Container Store first. Highly recommend. Even though I get looks for the kimchi smell on the bus, it's worth being a repeat customer! read more

I love the herbivore bowl. Delicious, healthy, great price. The herbivore bowl, is as you might imagine, a vegan dish - and as a vegan customer, I believe any restaurant only needs to have one good vegan dish to keep me coming back repeatedly. You can also customize your bowls, but it's nice to have this one that is well thought out and easy to order. Location is convenient, picking up to-go food was easy and quick as well. read more

Ordered 5 dishes and they only put 2 sauces in the bag. Good job read more

SeoulSpice - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I often come here as I love Korean food and the staff provide an excellent service. Kevin is the best Jasmin is amazing too. Every time when I submit an online order they get the food ready literally in seconds from the order. read more

SeoulSpice - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is legitimately my favorite restaurant. it has so many choices and everything tastes, healthy, fresh, and most importantly, delicious! The employees are so nice and the customer service is extraordinary. Definitely recommend. read more

The food was great for my first time trying out the make your own bowl. bowl + chopsticks = vibes , great service read more

SeoulSpice - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Cannot stand this place. My partner loves it. The rice noodles are ok. The rest of it is so undercooked and overpriced. The tables are all sticky. Absolutely nasty restaurant. read more

Delicious healthy Korean food. I stopped by for lunch today and great service. The staff were very pleasant, great environment. I ordered a SeoulTrain bowl combination , super tasty. I definitely recommend this place. read more

SeoulSpice - Bowls Combination. - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I ordered carry-out from SeoulSpice and enjoyed it! My bowl was packed with food-- I definitely had leftovers-- and the flavors were all delicious and melded well together. I opted for a bowl with purple rice, greens, and chicken, and ordered almost every veggie topping (whoops). I also topped it with "the egg" which is a yolky (soft boiled?) marinated egg-- would reallllly recommend this to pack an umami flavor punch. I appreciate that their marinades are housemade, and they avoid using MSG. Guarantees like these make me more confident that my meal is fresh. read more

SeoulSpice - Purple rice bowl with the egg and lotsss of toppings - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place wasn't too busy on a Thursday at 6pm. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The food was surprisingly good. Atmosphere was very chill and relaxing. Tables could have been more clean for it being almost empty but overall it was good and I would definitely come back. read more

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Good flavored and textured noodles. Enjoyed the beef and chicken. Good option for lunch. Plenty of seating inside, very fast casual vibe.

My roommate had been raving about this place since the second we moved into our apartment. He would get it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and always told me I needed to get it. Today was the day I finally did it... like half a year later. Overall, this place is solid. It's kind of like a Korean-style Chipotle. I definitely wouldn't call this authentic, but I'm sure they're not trying to be. This place is easily vegetarian/vegan! The bowl is definitely where you get your bang for your buck over the burrito. My roommate also said to not order the egg because it's an extra $2 for an egg that tastes normal? That being said, it wasn't at a bad price point for all the food I got. It definitely has 2-3 meals worth depending on how much you eat in one sitting. I got the bowl with purple rice, tofu ,cucumbers, corn, carrots, kimchi, kale slaw, ginger carrot dressing, and scallions, roasted sesame seeds, and crispy garlic for toppings. The purple rice was no extra charge and it just tasted like normal rice to me. I thought this place was good. It wasn't as great as I thought my roommate made it out to be, but I wasn't mad about it. I wouldn't order from here again, on my own probably, but if my roommate wanted to get some SeoulSpice in the future, I probably wouldn't object. read more

SeoulSpice - Rice bowl with tofu - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Workers are so nice and food is amazing it's a great place to be at. They cool peoples you will enjoy them so much.

SeoulSpice has great options for everyone. A lot of the time when out with friends in Tenlytown, when we can't decide on somewhere to go we go for Seoul Spice. With all the different variations and options you can almost never go wrong. I love the purple rice and get it every time in my bowls. Additionally the creamy Sriracha is the perfect balance of spice and creaminess for any protein combination. All in all, if you want a great spot to visit with friends. SeoulSpice is the way to go. read more

A fast-casual Korean-inspired chain where you can get a personalized dish or signature combos (similar to BIBIBOP, RiceBar, etc.) I ordered the Klassic and my friend ordered the Fireball. Klassic - bulgogi based. I really liked the bulgogi! I also chose the purple rice which is a well known type of rice , white rice mixed with a bit of black rice. Fireball - spicy pork based - pretty spicy (unless you're high spice tolerance). Even though it's marketed as the spiciest, it's not as spicy as Shin Ramyun, if you're familiar with that ramen brand! Great flavors though and I liked this more than the dish I ordered! Overall, I could tell SeoulSpice used really fresh ingredients, and pretty healthy at that. I thought the signature combos were really well done and made it complete with your carbs + meat + veggies. I thought the meats were well seasoned and the sauces complemented well. Personally I prefer the other chains but also it is pretty good and makes for a good spot to get some Korean flavors and get some good food at a casual sit down or take out. read more

SeoulSpice - FIREBALL - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Let me start with I would give SeoulSpice 5 stars for the food, hands down. Last night, we went for the all you can eat brisket and Korean side experience. When we walked in, we were given hand sanitizer, and our temperature was checked. We pre-paid, and then were led over to the table where the grill was already hot and the sides (cucumber, pickled radish/cabbage, bean sprouts, kale), sauces and water present. We were immediately brought brisket and were able to start cooking right away. The quality of the food was amazing, the taste of everything delicious. I was particularly fond of the ginger carrot sauce. The reason I am giving it four stars is ordering more food was a pain. I had to type in my email address, name, and phone number every time I wanted to order something else. The server requested it go into the system every time. Also, I don't think the system was working perfectly because I had to reorder a few of the things since it didn't go through the first time. Overall, for the price it was a great experience. One suggestion? Have options for the type of meat you'd like to do as the all you can eat option, (the all you can eat option is only brisket). I'd gladly pay a few more bucks to do all you can eat bulgogi, or chicken! read more

Kevin was the best server! This place is the best! I recommend the bulgogi + creamy Saracha

I love this place. This location is close to my office and it's a special treat when I go here for lunch. I typically get the Seoul Train with either beef or chicken. Even the salad bowl is good here! And I love rice! So when I saw that they were delivering meals and groceries everywhere in DC because of the COVID-19 fiasco, I was super excited! It's the "Bodega" option on their website. I ordered everything lol! I got bulgogi, garlic-ginger-soy chicken, purple rice, kimchi, whole cucumbers, a bag of kale, avocados, etc.! Even peeled garlic! What a great idea! I'm happy to help support one of my favorite quick lunch spots in keeping its staff employed. Every bit helps! Now let me go dig into this kimchi!!! read more

SeoulSpice - COVID-era delivery haul. Biggest cucumbers I've ever seen. - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Dear SeoulSpice- I stopped by your place on a weekday for lunch. I opted to not build my own bowl and tried your Klassic with bulgogi and an avocado on top. Everything was cooked slash marinated just right; I was super surprised that the bulgogi was tender and actually tasted like bulgogi. I loved that the portions were hearty and generous. My fam had the Fireball with pork and an egg. I def got a taste. The egg was a semi-runny seasoned egg. Hello?! Why didn't anyone tell me that before?! It was AMazing and I will def be getting that next time with my order! I also enjoyed your Pressed Apple and Kale Juice (not overly sweet and actually tasted like Apple and Kale). The modern decor was a nice touch and the employees were nothing but friendly. Thank you for a delicious lunch! Sincerely, your loving customer, Cynthia L. read more

Ordered the build your own salad (sangchu) through a delivery app after browsing through nearby options. I got chicken, corn, cucumbers, carrots, bean sprouts, kale slaw, scallions, and roasted sesame seeds. Was pleased that the salad base was finely chopped instead of huge hard-to-eat leaves! The gochujang and creamy sriracha sauces were a bit too watery but had nice flavor. Compared to Bibibop, I liked the chicken from here a lot better - less dry and more flavorful. One thing I'd recommend to management is to specify on delivery apps that the bean sprouts are raw, as it would've been good to know since I find raw bean sprouts unpleasant but am a fan of cooked bean sprouts. read more

Everything was indeed super fresh and they give you a lot! I also like the decor and service. However, compared to real bibimbap and also Seoul Spice's biggest competitor (bibibop), all of the flavors were just a bit watered down for my taste. Like even their "Korean red sauce" was literally watered down red sauce. And their bulgogi was just stir-fried meat. But I guess it's the best in "area". If you are on that side of town with no access to real flavors then it's pretty good. read more

SeoulSpice - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I highly recommend coming here. Kevin fixed my meal. It looks so amazing. This food is top-tier, very flavorful and they staff is so friendly. I came when the restaurant was about to close, yet they treated me with so much excitement and didn't want to rush my order. I'm definitely coming back!!! read more

SeoulSpice - Tofu salad bowl - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

KEVIN IS THE BEST. amazing energy after working the longest view ever!!! Positive soul and hard worker. Also the best food ever!

#ThankYouThursday to Seoul Spice for being one of my go-to fast casual picks for quick and guilt-free dinner for the family! Hearty and delicious Korean-inspired bowls are crave worthy and filling but don't make me feel unhealthy. The Signature Combinations are excellent (we often get the Klassic and Herbivore), but with several bases (rice, noodles, salad) and tons of ingredient options you have a lot to pick from. It's easy to order vegetarian and the kids menu is a great option for little ones. Customize a mini bowl for your picky little eater; no unimaginative chicken fingers and grilled cheese here! The portions are generous and I appreciate the recyclable bowls. I also love the easy online ordering and the curbside pick up option they started during the pandemic. read more

SeoulSpice is another chain on the "make-it-yourself" formula. Interesting enough, they do more than one type of dish. The restaurant was bright and clean. The staff was friendly, energetic, and efficient, which is always a plus. I ordered the Purple Rice Bowl with Spicy Pork, Carrots, Korean Raddish, with the Korean Hot Sauce. The food definitely had a nice spicy kick to it wothout being overwhelming. The pork was savory and tender. An overall good meal to warm you up on a cold day. The meal isn't exceptionally filling though, so I'd recommend it for a light lunch if you go. read more

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Came here with a few friends to try out their new KBBQ option. It's pretty cheap, but we didn't realize that they only provide one meat for AYCE. They don't really make this clear on their website. If you wanted to try other meats, you had to pay extra. The grill is also really tiny like a portable one so it takes a long time to cook any significant amount. The meat quality and banchan were not bad, but I probably wouldn't choose this place over other KBBQ places. I personally like what they traditionally serve at SeoulSpice better! read more

The chicken is soooo good! Quick great service. I go here when I need something super filling and delicious.

My fiancee has the Fooda lunch app at his office with different rotating vendors each week. As I've looked at mouthwatering pics and read glowing reviews, I had him get me a veggie salad bowl with lettuce, tofu, kimichi, carrots, kale slaw, bean sprouts, cucumber, pickled radish topped off with creamy sriracha. It was delicious and bursting with flavor! It reminded me of a banh mi sandwich, but a salad bowl version. Very filling that put me in a delightful food coma afterwards. If I'm near NOMA, I would stop by the restaurant directly and get a bowl! read more

SeoulSpice - Veggie bowl - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is actually a 3.5, not a 4 ;-) Have been driving past this place for a while and decided one Sunday morning to give it a try. The location: it is located right on Wisconsin ave next to District Taco. There is also a Whole Foods, Best Buy, and a few other places near by. Parking wise it is ok, not too difficult but also not in abundance. The Metro is also a few blocks away if you do not want to try to find parking. The restaurant: It looks pretty spacious and clean. However I did not dine in, so I cannot give you the dine-in experience. The Food: In Deanna fashion, I could not decide what to get, so I got two different items. You have the option to create your own rice bowl, korrito, taco, or salad, and then you can also choose from their signature combinations. I went for a rice bowl and a korrito. Now I normally create my own dishes when given the opportunity, lol, but this time, I stepped outside the box and ordered a signature combo. I had the Klassic with bulgogi (bowl) and the Kimchi Krunch w/chicken (Korrito). This is were the 3.5 stars come in. I was not a fan of the chicken. I also did not like the ginger carrot sauce that came with the Kimchi Krunch. It was a little oily to me and lacked flavor. I did, however, enjoy try other choice and would get again. Do I plan to go back? Yeah... I think I will try the bulgogi in a Korrito. As for the chicken and the ginger carrot sauce, definitely would not get again... read more

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This is an ideal place to get great Korean food in a fast food setting. There is enough seating to accommodate a large crowd. The two favorite Korean options of Bibimbap and Kimbap are perfect. Vegetarian options include a tofu based protein option. The condiments are amazing including daikons, pickled vegetables and garnishes. The carrot ginger sauce is a great topping on this. My only disappointment is that the Kim-bap was not cut into small rolls which made it a bit hard to eat. Other than that, no complaints at all. I will definitely come here again! read more

SeoulSpice - Kim-bap in action - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Tasty and filling, gluten free Korean fast food. Umm- sounds perfect to me. The location in Tenleytown seems more vibrant and alive than in NoMa, and the taller ceilings make it feel more exciting and modern. I love the seating choices of tall bar stool height options by the window and traditional height seating at tables in the rest of the place. If you haven't been to SeoulSpice, it can be a bit confusing or overwhelming. It's like any fast casual place- decide if you want a bowl of rice or salad, or here, you can also go with 3 tacos or a seaweed wrapped size package of deliciousness. Choose a pre-made mix or pick your protein and be on your merry way. It's very satisfying, fresh and price savvy. It's also fast, perfect for busy people who don't want to sacrifice quality or flavor. The tacos and korredo can be messy, so you should anticipate utensils or picking up the filling that falls out of the tacos and korredos while you eat with your fingers. I don't have a favorite choice, but tacos are always a winner. They have purple rice and regular white rice. There's traditional protein choices and non-gmo local tofu that is quite fresh. The toppings except avocado are pretty much all you can add- corn, radish, cucumbers, kimchi, carrots, cilantro, scallions, roasted garlic, toasted sesame seeds, kale slaw (so much better than just lettuce!), and a dressing/ sauce of your choice. The carrot ginger is so good! They also have baked goods from Rise, some beverages, including house made juice (green!). All the veggies are all vegan, which is helpful for those who are worried about what might be in the ingredients. Love this addition to Tenleytown- it's easily my fav fast casual place in the area, if not in all of DC... so, yeah, I might be there again really soon.... read more

Congratulations to Eric, the owner, for the opening of his second location. I had the pleasure of stumbling upon the NoMa location last year on a whim of seeking comfort food. When I received the invitation for tonight's Yelp event there was no way I would miss out on this! Cheers to the ever so pleasant VP Danielle who went above and beyond to ensure the experience was nothing short of amazing! Let's get down to why you're reading this: Appetizers: Kimchi & tofu dumpling: Vegans and not so vegans rejoice, you don't realize there isn't any meat in this perfect bite sized appetizer--I didn't miss my usual taste for pork or chicken dumplings at all Spicy stew: Sweeter with spice that is a nice surprise that warms your throat but isn't overwhelming, on a scale of 1-10 on spice levels I would give it a 1. The soup itself is hearty and flavorful. The beef is soft and easy to chew, there was definitely some love put into this soup. Entree: Purple rice bowl, chicken and every topping sans cucumber. Her first time trying purple rice and as intimidating as it seems it tastes just like white rice. Only critique is that we were expecting a spicier taste for the creamy sriracha. (3) Tacos: tofu, chicken and pork. Wrapped in a corn tortilla I chose every topping with the ginger carrot sauce (love). Generous portions. The meat itself was so tender and flavorful it tastes like it's been braised for hours and the crunchiness of the toppings pairs well. If you have a more conservative pallet, this is a great introduction to Korean food. Chipotle style or you can choose some of their signature dishes. I am used to Korean food being spicy to the point of being on the verge of tears so I was taken aback. Definitely a good lunch spot especially if you're more health conscious majority of the menu is GF with vegan options. Service was super pleasant and friendly! read more

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I just had the unfortunate experience of having to write a very poor review for another Korean BibimBap place in my hometown of Toronto Canada just now. It reminded me to get come back and write a review for SeoulSpice. I fell upon this place completely by accident recently during a business trip to Washington. I was extremely happy to have found it though as it was very cool! Sure, it's pretty much a fast food place, but what you get is really good! I had the fast food version of a traditional BibimBap and was super impressed. I wish we had a SeoulSpice in Canada for me to visit more often. Now I would normally give this place a 3.5 but because it surprised me and exceeded my expectations, I just had to give it a 4. Congrats on the great concept and I wish you well in expanding the business! read more

SeoulSpice - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia