second time here, very good! mala xiangguo was great and service was great too. Sorimmara is very good and tasty. read more

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Second time at Sorimmara - very good! Tteokboki was good and mala xiang guo was very good.

It was very good and less expensive than I thought. Good service. Fried rice and other sides are extremely goood

I love that you can completely customize your hot pot or stir fry bowl from the noodles, meat, veggies and endless toppings. You can also pick the type of sauce base as well as the spicy level. After you pick all your toppings they cook it for you and bring it to your table. If you go crazy with the toppings your meal is going to be very pricey so be careful to not overload it. I got the rose mala sauce and it was really delicious, I loved it. The servers are really friendly and helpful. There's also a large drink menu and other food items on the menu like rice and tteokbokki. I love the unique concept of this place and can't stop thinking about my yummy bowl. read more

Sorimmara Annandale - Rose Mala - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

This is the only pick-up-your-stuff, standalone malatang place I know in the DMV as of this writing and it's actually Korean, but we'll take it. I'm already familiar with the concept of this restaurant from going to these types of malatang places in California, but I did think it was strange that the staff did not try to explain how everything worked. On the plus side, they have a scale for you to weigh the food you put in the bowl before you pay. I got the Mala Xiang Guo at Level 3 Hot. They are not playing with the heat here. I wonder how anyone could stand the spiciness of the top two levels. I would go down to Level 2 next time so I can enjoy the meal a little more. I was pleased with the selection of ingredients. What was different for me here is all the meats are pre-packaged into bundles, leaving less room (or weight) for you to mix. I also wished I asked for a bowl of white rice to go along with the dry pot. Would have been helpful to soak up all the spicy sauce. There are lots of Korean dishes on the menu I didn't get to try. You can try to leave room for a dish if you don't go heavy on the hot pot or dry pot, but it might be hard to resist when you're filling up your bowl! read more

Sorimmara Annandale - Hot pot and dry pot - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

Is this the most authentic mala I've ever had? Probably not, but that's okay since it might not be what Sorimmara is trying to be. To me it is an approachable mala tteokbokki fusion spot with fresh ingredients, customizable and unique flavors, a solid price point at $16.99 per pound, and approachable service. I went during the day and really enjoyed the relaxed ambiance. That said, I'd definitely come back for a late dinner and drinks at the bar. They offer fun, nostalgic beverages along with some creative cocktails. The orange cream soda was especially tasty and paired surprisingly well with the spicy mala. If you can handle heat, I'd recommend going up on your spice level. I chose level two and found it very mild. There's also a sauce bar with kimchi and radish, which is a nice touch and rounds out the experience. read more

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Everything tonight was on point. Service the food the ambiance was everything you could want in a place like this. I ordered the sweet and sour pork which was a huge portion and hot juicy and crispy. I also had the rose mala and the flavor was great. I had medium heat next time I'll go a little hotter. A bit pricey for a one a week outing but two times a month would be well worth it. read more

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The dry hotpot at Sorimmara is one of my favorite things to get and hits the spot every time I'm craving it! There's a variety of vegetables, fish cakes, noodles, and meat options and a separate section for sauce and other toppings. Rose Mala Hotpot 10/10 - I usually get a level 4 or 5 spicy with flat noodles, quail eggs, beef, water chest nuts, rice cake, etc - I'm sure any noodles would be delicious but the flat noodles are perf and so chewy - I've tried the regular Mala hotpot too, but def prefer the Rose now for the extra sauce! Pork Guobaorou 8/10 - love to get this for the texture - comes w the sweet and sour sauce, but I like to ask for the shrimp guobaorou sauce with this instead Service is friendly, and we got our food pretty quickly! read more

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We came here with no expectation, but we were blown away by how delicious and flavorful our meal was! I love how you can customize your spice level and sauce that you would like, it was my first time trying the malatang, and it was absolutely delicious. If you like anything creamy and spicy, this is it. I thought for the portion and the price, it was very reasonable. We definitely will come back again! read more

Sorimmara Annandale - Rosé Mala Xiang Guo 粉紅醬麻辣香鍋 (1 Serving) and Malatang 麻辣燙 (1 Serving) - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

Gosh I love this place. For some reason I have an issue of getting more food than I can eat but thats okay because I love leftovers if its sorimmara LOL!! My rose mala costed $33 for 1.7 lb but it lasted me for 4 meals so I'm not complaining! The food here just is so good, similar to rose buldak or ramen. Must gets are the glass noodles and cheese filled rice cakes! Service was meh, we weren't seated when we walked in because we didn't know and they just gave us weird looks when we tried to order lol but thats okay I dont really care. read more

Awesome food and service ! Definitely will be coming back and trying the other soups.

Updating my review because my addiction to eating here deserves an update from 4 stars to 5. I really don't know what it is about this place but I am always satisfied after leaving here and have brought some friends and they've felt the same. I also purposely get more food than I can finish because the leftovers are so so good (this is for the stir fry soup-less malatang). Upon my recent visit I noticed they have updated my menu to include more options- now including tomato based stir fry malatang which is delicious! *Also maybe it was just this visit but my same medium spice level noodles seemed a lot spicier than the last few times that I ordered the same thing. Not an issue, but that would only mean the spice is not consistent.* read more

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Mala tang!! One of the only self service mala tang places in the DMV area. Pick your toppings and then weigh. So fun to customize your own bowls. Make sure not to overdo it, my friends bowl came out to be $45... Cooked fast and came out sizzling. Love how spicy the soup broth is and how it comes out hot! You can change the heat and it stays warm throughout. Also a sauce and condiments bar where you can get radishes and dip. You can also buy drinks here. Def a casual place to meet with friends and enjoy some mala !! I'll definitely be back to try the other flavors like rose, dry pot, etc. read more

Sorimmara Annandale - Hotpot - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

Excellent place to try Korean style mala!! Sorimmara is a Korean franchise with many locations in Korea so you know it's legit. It's the perfect spot for everyone because you create your own bowl with your own flavor. Also one of the few places that open a little later :-) You can order dishes that are already made, but that star is creating your own dry pot (or 1 soupy mala option). Price is by weight so you can grab as many or little of each ingredient you want from veggies to noodles to meat, etc. Then you choose your flavor for your pot, and they cook all the ingredients in the back for you. My favorite flavors are tomato, black mala (jajang) , and rose mala! There's even a sauce bar, but I don't really need it since it's already so flavorful. I don't recommend putting garnishes like cilantro or green onions in the beginning since they have it at the sauce station (less weight). I actually love eating their kimchi on the side!! read more

Sorimmara is a fast, perfect, customizable option for any meal. We come here all the time because it is yummy and we can get exactly what we want. The first time we went, we definitely over-stuffed our bowls but we've learned since! This place is definitely no-frills, casual - we had an issues once where they switched my husband and i's sauces and they happily fixed the issues and let us make new bowls. Since you make your own bowls, service is fast, and easy to function. Highly recommend! read more

Sorimmara Annandale - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

Love love love Sorimmara! Coming here is always a treat and it has become such a comfort place. Three reasons I love it: ‣ I am a huge fan of the malatang (original and rose mala flavors). The fresh toppings simmered in the flavorful broth create a crave-worthy meal. The appetizers and refreshing drinks are must-tries as well. ‣ The atmosphere is casual and well-lit with clear, easy-to-read menus making it a solid choice for a relaxed lunch or dinner date. ‣ The service is simply top notch! The team is always friendly and attentive. Food is prepared quickly and brought to the table with care. All in all, a wonderful place and next visit cannot come soon enough! read more

Build your own mala was nice when it came out as individual with little heat for the soup. Rose mala is my go-to when i come here! Mala kills stress, indeed! read more

Sorimmara Annandale - [Self] Rosé Mala Xiang Guo 粉紅醬麻辣香鍋 (Build your own combo) [Self] Malatang 麻辣燙 (Build your own combo) - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

It was our second time here and we loved it every time. The food is delicious and the staff is so friendly. It tastes very similar to the Mala Tang I got when I lived in China. Would highly recommend! read more

Sorimmara Annandale - Mala Malatang 麻辣燙 (1 Serving) - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

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Tried Sorimmara today and it didn't disappoint. Our waiter was super helpful, as this was our first time. I enjoyed the variety of food options and the ability to customize spice level. Service was quick! Perfect food for a cool spring day. read more

Sorimmara Annandale - [Self] Malatang 麻辣燙 (Build your own combo) - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

This is a nice spot for korean-style mala! They have a nice selection of veggies, meats, and other items. The only thing that confused me was that the meats were located in a freezer next to the sauce station instead of along their wall of other items. I got the malatang base at a level 3 spice and it was definitely very spicy but in a very enjoyable way. They also have a level 0 spice for those who don't enjoy spicy foods. The broth was so flavorful that I didn't ended up using the sauce I made at all. read more

Wow - a dream come true! I LOVE tteokbokki but most are seafood and I have shellfish, crustacean, and mollusk allergies (so for ease, I just say "seafood allergies" especially as I am also not a fan of seafood anyways). At Sorimmara, you can either do the create-your-own-pay-per pound or they also have a selection of tteokbokki dishes. I elected for the rose sauce and added cheese and ramen - taste was spot on and size was HUGE for one person. I also ordered the small pork Guabaorou and IT IS NOT SMALL! It was yummy but definitely needs more sauce AND you should eat this right away before it gets hard to chew. read more

Sorimmara Annandale - Orange creamsicle soda - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

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Really sanitary compared to other malatang places and their meat is so soft and easy to chew. Service is always really fast and its clean inside! read more

Sorimmara Annandale - Dry malatang - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

First time having Malatang! Sooo good! Lots of options to add in the hot pot, spicy lovers will love this place

I ALWAYS LOVE THE FOOD HERE! there are so many choices you can choose from and so many flavors! read more

Sorimmara Annandale - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

Man oh man I been looking for a place like this for a long time! This places basically a build you own bowl and you weight it at the end. its around 15-18 per pound. The selection of meats, veggies and noodles is amazing and I got very full and satisfied after eatings Can't wait to go back and try the other flavors and heat levels. I am really sad I forgot pictures but I can say the decor was very fun and the services was pretty solid. And I think one of the best parts was that its open very late which is know alot of people appreciate. read more

I ordered the mala xiang guo at the inferno spicy level. It was really good, definitely more spicy than the mala tang. The flavor is more similar to tteokbokki with hints of traditional mala xiang guo flavor. Clean and tidy environment and the service was good. read more

Sorimmara Annandale - Inferno spice level mala xiang guo - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

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This place ROCKS. I'm obsessed with the dry pot concept. You get to choose whatever you want in the bowl and can add enough for leftovers or no. I like the rose bowl the best. They have so many different noodles and vegetables. I LOVE the cheese tteokbokki that's a must add. I really like the giant cups of water that you get and it's always super cold and nice. A winter staple you won't regret! read more

Sorimmara Annandale - Rose dry pot - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

It's nice that you can choose how much you want to put in and they charge by weight! It does build up fast so be careful. The ingredients seemed pretty decent quality and overall I liked it. The Malatang was flavorful and very spicy. I got level 3 next time I should get level 2. It has a light numbing bit to me the perfect amount. Mala fried rice was pretty decent too! It also has the light numbing read more

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amazing food, service, and a very nice ambienc. if you really like spicy noodles this is amazing!

Went here for the first time with a few friends to try this style of Hotpot, and was very pleased with the food here! The Food: I went with the dry hotpot, the Rose Mala Xiang Guo. After adding in all my toppings and proteins in the bowl, I had them weigh it and cook it. The Rose Mala sauce was absolutely delicious! Especially with the heat level of my choice. I went with level two, just to enjoy it a bit more. But everything was cooked nicely and it was just the way I wanted it, because I got to choose my toppings. The Service: Service was good. Was greeted upon entering and the staff were friendly. The food came out fast as well, so no long wait times here. The Atmosphere: Nice and spacious restaurant. Clean and well Organized when selecting your toppings Overall, a 5/5. Food was delicious here. Definitely worth a try. Just a little pricey in my opinion. read more

Sorimmara Annandale - Rose Mala - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

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The setup of this restaurant is interesting. When you walk in, you are seated at the table. If you are ordering a malatang, you walk up to the wall of ingredients, grab a bowl, tongs and then put your ingredients of choice in the bowl. The ingredients seemed very fresh - with the veggies and noodles on one side and the meats/proteins on the other. Note that there is a minimum cost and then they charge by pound. I chose spicy and it had a kick. I really liked the broth and mala flavor! Anytime you need to feed your spice kick, come visit! read more

First malatang in the DMV! Albeit, a Korean chain so the soup options are limited. Pay by weight (minimum 1 lb) and tell them the style and spice level to cook it at. I thought it was decent for the price and would return if I crave it. read more

Sorimmara Annandale - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

Really interesting! This place was fun and unique. The panda mascot was also cute as heck. I have been wanting to try Malatang so it was really nice to have a local spot to try. It's mostly self serve where you get a table and then go to the back section to fill a bowl with your preferred ingredient. You might need to go back to this place more than once to get your perfect bowl though! Once you have the bowl to fill there is a large selection of noodles and vegetables to choose long with fish balls, tofu, some random proteins and a meat section. I went with a rose malatang and lots of veggies and too many noodles. Totally recommend a ton of veggies! They were the best part. There is also a scale so you can check the weight of your bowl since it's by the lb. You give the server the bowl and tell them the style and the spice level. They give you a number then cook your bowl and bring it to you after a short wait. Some things can have an extra burner to keep hot and some thing like the rose malatang just come out without that. Your server will ask. Bottomline it's a ton of fun to try this and creating the perfect bowl requires repeat attempt! I don't actually like mala. I don't find it spicy but I just never care for the taste that comes with the numbing. So for someone who hates mala it's still pretty tasty and the dinner was lots of fun. Parking is easy here too read more

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Delicious food and kind service! Addicting and will be back! Cream shrimp = soo gooddd read more

Sorimmara Annandale - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

So good - no other way to say it! Highly recommend it if you are craving quality mala and mala-variant options!!

It's get really busy on the weekends. It took them about 15-20 min to come out. It's really steamy in there because of the soup. It's great for up to 4 People and with friends. You get to choose what ingredients into your hot pot or dry pot. Then, they weigh the food to determine the cost. You choose the mala sauce & a spice level of 1-5. Lastly, you make your own dipping sauce. Tip: don't wear white. Trust me you don't want splatter stains on you. 1 pot/1 lb is enough for 2 people. It was about &16.99-20.00 read more

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Mala Mayo Fried Rice The mala mayo fried rice was good. It was nicely cooked, with a little creaminess from the mayo. But at the end of the day, it was still just fried rice. Nothing particularly unique, though the flavor itself was solid. Mala Xiang Guo I built my bowl with noodles, dumplings, spam, cilantro, quail eggs, tofu, potatoes, and sausage. Most of it was great. The noodles were chewy, the dumplings juicy, and the potatoes worked well. The spam and sausage added a nice savory aftertaste, and the cilantro and quail eggs balanced it out. The only real miss was the tofu, which was bland and didn't absorb the sauce. Overall tasty, but I've had better mala elsewhere. Black Mala Xiang Guo Pretty plain and ordinary, without the depth or spice you'd expect. Even with the same ingredients as the regular mala, it felt off and disappointing. Overall, decent meal but not a must-visit for me. The ambiance was quiet but you can talk at a normal level which I liked. The service was good and they always refilled the water when we were running low. read more

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Ordered a green tea pot, in my last sip I felt something with my tongue. I spat it out of my MOUTH and it was a COCKROACH - avoid this place at all costs! I am deeply disturbed by the experience my Wife and I had at this establishment. We ordered a pot of green tea with our meals (2 steeping bags) drank the entire pot - to the last sip. As I took the final drink, I felt something unusual with my tongue. When I spat it out, it was a dead cockroach that had been clearly brewed in the tea pot. When I brought this to the waiter's attention, there was no acknowledgment, no apology, and no sense of urgency -- only a silent refund as if this situation was somehow routine. Later, when I spoke with the manager, I received a lukewarm and dismissive apology, delivered with an attitude that made it clear my concerns were not being taken seriously. To make matters worse, when I asked to inspect the kitchen with the waiter I witnessed staff laughing about the situation. This behavior, coupled with the lack of accountability, raises serious questions about the hygiene standards and professionalism of this restaurant. This is not just a minor issue -- this is a serious health and safety violation. I strongly urge management to address these problems immediately, and I would caution others to reconsider dining here until these issues are resolved and proper sanitary measures are in place. If you experience something similar or suspect something odd for this restaurant I URGE you to please contact the Fairfax County Health Department -- Division of Environmental Health They oversee food safety in restaurants and food establishments. * Phone: 703-246-2201 (TTY 711) * Email: hdehd@fairfaxcounty.gov * Address: 10777 Main Street, Suite 100, Fairfax, VA 22030 read more

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My brother and I were finally able to make a visit which was located off Markham St, in a strip mall with other businesses and there's plenty of parking. As you walk in, the small restaurant is clean with limited of seatings but manageable. The cashier is on your right and the ordering counter is in front of you. Just to the left of the counter is where you make your magic happen. You grab a big bowl to place a variety fresh ingredients in, which are displayed in an open refrigerated shelf from noodles, vegetables, tofu, rooted vegetables, and your protein is located in a ice cooler next to the sauce and topping station. Once you complete your bowl with the selection, bring it to the counter which it is then weigh and will be asked what is your spice level. Once your bowl is taken, you will be given a number and they will bring out your food on a mini gas stove. My brother order the malatang and I order a tomato base called tomato xiang guo. They were both delicious. All staff were friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. You can't go wrong with this type of preparation which is unique, delicious and fun. We will definitely make another visit in the near future. read more

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Huge fan of this place! Been there 4x since they opened and each time, the food was amazing! My favorite thing on the menu is the rose tteokbokki! Super flavorful, I try to order this each and every time. What struck out is that they are very cautious surrounding peanut allergies! read more

Sorimmara Annandale - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

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