Food 5/5 Service 4.5/5 Ambiance 4/5 Tosokchon is a must-visit Korean spot in Annandale for authentic Korean food at an extremely competitive price. Galbi: Tender and balanced, not too sweet. Falls right off the bone. One of the best I've had. Side dishes: The kimchi was perfectly seasoned, and there were savory and spicy radishes that helped round out the meal. The water has a tea flavor to it, but you can ask for normal water; I liked the water they gave us. Service was adequate; we were checked on once or twice. Overall, a solid meal at a solid price. read more

We came around 3 am. When we got seated and there i could tell i would not come back. we were so tucked into the back, they didn't come after 15 min. 1. we came with a bunch of friends and half of them ordered and the server was laughing at us cause we didn't "order enough" so i ordered a dish that i didn't want to order cause i felt bad. 2. everything was so bad other than a pancake and rice. tbh the rice was the best thing here, and it was mid as hell. 3. ALL THE SOUPS WERE OVER SATURATED WITH MSG. i'm asian so i know msg is added minimally but this was so bad. 4. i understand paying separate is difficult, but they're such negative people ab it. I wish the food could make up for the horrible service but it really didn't. i would rather make an additional 30 minute drive to gom tang e in centreville. read more

OPEN 24 HOURS?!??? YEAH, THIS IS A GO-TO LATE NIGHT SPOT. * Price: Most items on the menu average around $20. I usually get the Soondubu Jjigae with noodles, which is $17. * Food: I ordered the mild Soondubu Jjigae and it's such a comforting dish. I'd recommend getting the regular size if you're eating by yourself because the larger bowl is HUGE. I'd also recommend sharing other menu items like the galbi or seafood pancake with friends. * Cleanliness/Setting: Very casual, at home vibes. Nothing upscale. It can get pretty lively when it's packed. * Service: If there's a big EDM show or event happening, expect a long wait because this place gets busy. Once you're seated, the food comes out fairly quickly. There isn't much interaction beyond ordering and paying, but everything moves fast and efficiently. read more

Tosokchon - Soon Tofu Soup - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

After a night out, we were looking for some good food and something soupy. This place is open 24 hours and has a pretty large menu for all your Korean cravings (even at 2AM). We got the tofu soup and clam noodle soup which were both pretty good. These were not the best we've had but were a decent portion and definitely hit the spot. Decent spot that has good food at all hours of the day. Entrees: Beef Tofu Soup and Clam Noodle Soup read more

Tosokchon - Beef Tofu Soup - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

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My friend and I tried this place as a recommendation from a Korean person and we would recommend it to others. We ordered: - Seafood pancake - Galbi Tang - Soon Tofu Soup The seafood pancake had a good amount of filling (not just flour). I brought home leftovers and after air frying it, it was just as tasty! The broth of the Galbi Tang was flavorful compared to one I tried at a different Korean restaurant. The beef was a bit tough though as it took me a few tries to split the meat into more bite sized pieces. My friend got the soup and she said it was fine, tastes just like any other soup. We're used to cracking the egg after inside the soup so we thought they didn't include an egg but it was already inside the soup. There was a decent amount of beef inside. I took off a star due to the lack of customer service - they never checked in on us throughout our meal besides when they brought us our meal. read more

We've been to Tosokchon Korean Restaurant multiple times already, and you could say it's one of our favorite Korean spots. The fact that they're open 24/7 is such a huge plus, we can come anytime we're craving Korean food! In our opinion, they serve some of the best authentic Korean food in the Annandale area. Their kimchi is especially delicious and full of flavor. This time, we ordered the spicy tofu soup (both seafood and beef) and bibimbap, and everything tasted amazing, comforting, flavorful, and very satisfying. We highly recommend Tosokchon to anyone looking for authentic Korean food, and we'll definitely keep coming back in the future! read more

Tosokchon - Bibimbap and Soon Tofu Soup - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

This spot is a good go-to place for comfort korean food. Their menu is pretty large and offers many korean classic dishes including stews, noodles, appetizers, etc. and always has good portions for the price. I especially love getting their cold noodles, although it's only served seasonally around June - September. I do think some of the stews tend to lack a bit of flavor and feels a bit watered down at times. Overall it's a very humble, no-frills experience and service is quick and efficient. read more

Tosokchon - Cold noodles - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

It's been years since I went to tosokchon so didn't realized they had moved to a larger location! Service was prompt and helpful. Food was spot on and reliable as always. The new space is pretty big and they have an efficient take out system. read more

Tosokchon - Soondae Bokkum - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

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Not bad. Came on a weekday for lunch, very good service, not that many people so it was quiet. Loved the pickled radishes, not a big fan of the kimchi. Really liked the hot rice tea they served, one of the better ones I've had, super aromatic and soothing, at a good temperature. Dolpan bibimbap was really hearty -- lots of different vegetables and it was cooked well. I really enjoyed this dish. Bossam wasn't my favorite. The pork was a bit thinly sliced and the pork wasn't as fatty or tender as I'd like. The accompaniments to the pork weren't that great. Seafood pancake was packed with seafood, and it was a super large portion. It was a bit on the greasy side however. Overall, place was pretty good. Surprised I've never noticed it because I've been in the shopping center many times for Iron Age and Shilla's. read more

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They significantly improved services. Food is nice, I tried chicken ginsen soup and pig trotter. I recommend this place now. read more

Tosokchon - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

Great spot for late night vibes! I always get their galbi, it's tender and falls right off the bone! The service is good, and will give you more rice if you need it. The water tastes different like rice water, and I love it! read more

Tosokchon - La Galbi - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

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Was craving some Korean food for lunch at work so decided to Uber eats at this location. I ordered the bulgolgi bibimbap and my friend a tofu stew. I loved my bibimbap but my friend felt her stew was a bit too spicy. Service takes awhile, my food took over an hour to make and deliver so be thoughtful about ordering ahead if you have a short lunch break. Will have to visit the actual location sometime to get a sense of the vibe but would definitely order again. read more

Tosokchon - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

Tosokchon is a very casual Korean restaurant with a nice selection of entrees and appetizers. The portions were a good size and the service was friendly and attentive. We enjoyed the scallion pancake for an appetizer and the bibimbop and the kimchi stew with beef. We would definitely return to order those again. Though there is not much in the way of décor, the space is clean and the tables are comfortable. There is a parking lot right out front. read more

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This is one of old school Korean family own looking restaurant. Their menu is large but not overwhelming. Looks like a good amount of soup and rice dishes. Their service is straight forward where they take your order, deliver your food and fill water when needed. It was not very busy when we ate on Friday night. We got Galbi Tang, DookBaeKi Bulgogi, Dolpan Bibimbap, Jaeyuk Bokkeum and a LA Galbi to share. The Galbi Tang soup is subtle but hardy tasting. It would be excellent for a cold day. The DookBaeKi was an unexpectedly sweet base soup. First time trying it so guessing that is how it is. The Bibimbap has a lot of vegetable than normal. The stone bowl is wider than usual making it easier to mix everything together. The Jaeyuk has a good amount of meat but for me it was more shredded than I would like. The LA Galbi has a generous amount of meat. Maybe I have not gone to a traditional Korean restaurant as I miss the side dishes that one gets at BBQ K restaurants. They only have 2 dishes. A pickled radish dish and Kimchi dish. There are more dishes to try if/when we go back. read more

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3.5 stars. Open 24/7. Many a times I had to figure out what tk eat at 2:30 am and I wanted beef! Look no further, they are open all the time! The seasoning on their meats are excellent and generous portions. The banchan selection (accompanying sides) are quite limited when I ate and only got kimchi and pickled daikon. The service usually seems off-putting since the times I went I always had to either ask for something twice or remind them about what we requested earlier. read more

Tosokchon - Beef Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

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We have not been here for breakfast but It was very good and they have breakfast specials for $10. read more

Tosokchon - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

For a restaurant that prides on their 24-hour service, the food is hot, well-spiced, and service was fast. My friend and arrived at midnight and the restaurant, at first, had few available tables by the time we left, all tables were filled. It's a definite hotspot for locals who have kept it a secret. read more

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We went adventurous and ordered the steamed ox knee which was a rare find. The portion was big and the quality was very good. Later on my Korean friend told me this is very popular among Korean people. Soondae was OK but not the best I've had in Annadale. Service was mediocre. We had a difficult time communicating with the staff because they all barely spoke English -- a sign that this is an authentic place. read more

Tosokchon - Soondae - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

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Food was delicious! What else do i need to say.... One of the best Korean food restaurants I've had in Fairfax.

Tosokchon is always a great choice, no matter the time of day. On my most recent visit, I ended up there around 3 a.m. after hanging out in Clarendon. My friends and I were a little tipsy and craving some warm Korean soup. We ordered the Seafood Pancake and Sundubu; Sundubu is perfect when you're trying to sober up (or just need a hangover cure). It was pretty busy, but we didn't have to wait too long for a table. If you're in the mood for a late-night bite, I definitely recommend Tosokchon. read more

Tosokchon - Sundubu & Seafood Pancake - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

My friends and i came here around 12 am for a late night meal and it did not disappoint. The servers attended us quickly and offered water and the food came out fast as well. We ordered the galbi, bulgogi, and fried dumplings which were all delicious and perfect shareable plates!! It was 3 of us and we didn't quite finish but it sure was a lot of food which was nice considering the prices are a little higher. read more

Tosokchon - La Galbi Dumpling Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

We ordered modoom Soondae and it tasted old. I wasn't going to leave any review until I realized the owner dared not to ask why we didn't even touch it. He probably knew why we didn't finish... But kimchi was good and gamjatang was good. I'm just tough reviewer and hope they change for the best read more

Food: 2/5 Service: 2/5 Really just a 24/7 late night food place. It's popular for its location but the food was mid. Got a noodle dish that came out looking very disappointing as compared to the image on the menu. It was also not flavorful at all. I ended up adding bibimbap sauce and kimchi juice into the broth to make it at least a bit flavorful. The broth originally just tasted like water with gochugaru. Bulgogi was the only good flavorful dish. Comes on a hot plate stir fried with onions and a bowl of rice. The bibimbap was mainly a veggie rice bowl. Nothing special. Ambiance was pretty loud but I did come on a Saturday night so it's expected for a late night place. Lots of groups and parties of Koreans. As for service I was honestly thrown off with our waitress. An older Korean ahjumma, maybe not much English spoken but lots of attitude. I did not enjoy my ordering process at all because of the lack luster attitude I received when I had questions about some of the foods. read more

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Best korean food ever! great taste! authentic kimchi! The lady who served us was so kind and nice read more

Tosokchon - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

Open 24/7 is absolutely insane for anything other than fast food. There's a good amount of seating and they also accommodate large parties. I ordered the sundubu jjigae (tofu soup) with medium spice and it was solid! Not the best in the area, but it hits the spot in a pinch. It's not nearly spicy enough, if at all, so I would up the spice level next time I'm here. There's not much to say about this place, it's a solid Korean restaurant with a wide variety of dishes! read more

Tosokchon - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

We stopped here for lunch. Although there wasn't a lot of people, the meals arrived late. One of my kids said the clams in kalguksu tasted bad. Then, she spit it out on her napkin for me to see. It was filled with sand. I looked through other clams and checked the bottom of the bowls. Sands! When we told the waitress, she immediately took it away. She told us to order something else. Bad mistake. The replacement wasn't free. And, it arrived late again. By the time the food came out, we had to leave. I wish we could've asked for a take out but we were on our way somewhere. What a disappointing experience. read more

I came here on a Saturday night and it was packed. It felt a little awkward because there was no host nearby and there was a counter in the back that looked like it was for takeout. After waiting for 5 minutes, someone helped us. Beware of the water they give you, as it tasted like there was tea or something infused in it. It's not bad, but I didn't like it. The prices seemed reasonable and the food was good for a late night spot. This place has the best kimchi in my opinion: full of flavor, fermented properly, and not too spicy. I got the beef short rib soup (Galbi Tang) and it was comforting. I felt like they definitely could add more meat and noodles, but it was still good after a long night of clubbing. The other soups sounded interesting to try as well, without it being spicy. The spicy chicken was okay. I thought it would have a nice and crispy outer layer. The chicken had flavor, but I do not think it's worth $28. I'm giving this place 4 stars because the food was good for a 24 hour spot. Food wise only, I would rate this 3.5 stars. read more

ToSokChon is open 24/7, and they specialize in pork-based stews. Their menu is pretty extensive, offering items such as soondae gook, dduk mandoo guk, hot pots, noodle dishes (such as kalgooskoo), soondooboo, and even meats (such as bulgogi, jaeyook bokeum, etc.). They also have seasonal items, such as bibim and mul nengmyun, offered during the summer. Since most of the restaurants were closed, we decided to give ToSokChon another try and stop by for a late night meal. We ordered: +#3 - Kimchi Jeon - aka, kimchi pancake; this was really good - could have been crispier, but it was filled with well-fermented kimchi, and the yangnyum ganjang to dip it in was a great complement +#20 - Gamja Tang - stew with pork neck bones and potatoes; I took all the pork out; the stew itself is thick and hearty; wished there were more potatoes in this +#27 - Kimchi Chigae - kimchi soup with steamed pork rib; the kimchi soup was okay, but the pork rib had an off-putting/pork odor to it that it had to be removed The banchan was fine, but limited; nothing worth noting. They serve hot barley tea, but you can request regular iced tap water, too. The service was friendly, but not attentive - we had to wave our server down to get containers and the check. They added a small refrigerator that held warm canned coffee. Ample parking in the shared plaza lot, but can be tight. +Kimchi Jeon +inattentive staff +plenty of parking in shared plaza lot read more

I like the food. I love the hours. I will say some of the dishes did not have the strong flavor I am used to. The soondae was not my favorite dish here. The kimchi chigae is very good! I would highly recommend that. The ban chan is pretty nominal, kimchee and radish. The pajeon and the mandu were so crispy and delishes. read more

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Yum! Dined here with a party of 7 including a 1 year old and 3.5 year old and we all had a great dinner! The servers were friendly and on top if brining out the food as it was hot and ready. So food arrived mostly at the same time but some in the group had to wait a little longer than others for their food. Some stand-outs for food: Japchae Mandu Spicy pork bulgogi Beef bulgogi The place is clean inside with a buzzer to call the server over when you need her. The place has a beautiful mural on one wall in the back which is fun to look at. Will be back for some of the wonderful Korean food! read more

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Great place to eat Korean food! Best place for midnight munchies or late night meals. Opened 24/7!! Isn't that crazy?? I don't know any good hearty places that are opened every hour of the day and week. Such good comfort warm Korean food here that makes me happy. I've come here on multiple occasions at like 2-4 am and i've never been disappointed. Recommendations: * seafood or kimchi pancake- good savory appetizer that's super crispy and yummy. usually four large slices per pancake/size. * galbitang- nice savory beef broth that really tastes like home. comes salted and seasoned well and has glass noodles inside. * kimchi stew- nice serving with about three pork ribs and healthy heap of stewed kimchi. very comforting and yummy. * soondae bokkeum or spicy pork feet- these large shareable dishes are so yummy. saucy, spicy, somewhat sweet. just so delicious... * honorable mentions: soondaeguk/gukbab- my parents used to drive 40 minutes always to this place for this soup. highly rec! water is self serve, food comes out relatively quick. service is good and fast. never had a bad experience. lots of tables inside to accommodate. very happy and never leave sad. I wouldn't recommend the soondubu just because all the other dishes are so good. I've also never went wrong with any of the following: kalguksus, kimchi jigae, chicken stew, and mandoo guk. read more

Tosokchon - Kimchi jjigae - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

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A 24/7 Restaurant is a gem of itself but does it make the experience any better? I went with my group of friends as it was nearing close to midnight. We looked up places to go to that were open that wasn't iHop and this place showed up in our search. Luckily it was just right across the street from where we were so we were eager to try this place out. When we walked in, it was pretty quiet but there were a few patrons there. We were seated immediately along with these giant laminated menus on the table. I forgot to take a picture of the menu but they have various options; most of them consisting of soups. I ended up getting Myeongdong Kalguksu, as it was my first time trying it out. Myeongdong Kalguksu is a soup where the noodles are knife-cut along with dumplings that come along with the dish. Personally I really like this dish. You get a lot of noodles and I think these noodles soak in the flavor of the soup really well. It was a tad salty that might be something on me. My main issue here was the service; I guess the staff just seem really dismissive after they took our orders and went up to the counter to hang out. We had to get up and get our waters and napkins. When we went to check out, we were asked to tip. Now I get that people need to make a living wage and that's fine and all but we were left unattended. I don't want to compare this to restaurants where service is a part of the experience but I just want to note if you go here, do not expect them to constantly come back and forth if you need something. You do have to flag them down which is easier in my opinion. Come here for sure if you want late night food where you don't have to worry about the place closing. I want to try more of this place for sure; maybe my next experience will be better in the future. read more

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Casual atmosphere, has buttons on wall to call over servers when needed. Had dwejigukbab (pork soup) that hit the spot today - it comes with chives and you can add dadaegi (red pepper paste) and saewoojut (fermented shrimp) from the table to your preferred taste. Kimchi was a little salty by itself but went well with the pork soup because the soup itself is mild. Recommend putting the chives in the soup, and eating pork parts in soup wrapped in kimchi and chives. read more

Gopchang jungol (intestine stew, feeds 3+), chunggookjang (fermented soybean stew) and grilled mackerel is why we come here. Cant make it at home because our house would smell for days! Good portion, consistent flavor. read more

Still open as of July 2023. Continues to accept cash and credit card. Tons of free parking. We came here with one weekend to revisit this restaurant. Reminder that this place opens 24hrs a day. We ordered their seafood noodle soup, Jokbal (small size) and kimchi jigae. The seafood noodle soup came out in a large bowl. The bowl can feed 2-4 people. It's really big. It was not too spicy and didn't have much seafood. The noodles had a decent chew to it. The Jokbal (small) appetizer was really good. It comes with bean paste and garlic. However, I think it was missing lettuce wraps. Typically, you would get some type of greens with it. Otherwise, the pork was pretty good. Tons of meat and can be shared with others. The kimchi chigae was much smaller than the seafood noodle soup. Was decently spiced and you can taste the sourness of the kimchi. Not bad. There was some pork chunks in the soup with a few pieces of rice cake. Overall, place is decent for some food. Worth checking out if you are in the area. Opens 24hrs so you can come anytime. read more

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Food: 2.5 stars Service: 1 star Ambiance: 3 stars I kind of feel nauseous from the burnt Mandu. This is not it. No banchan. Water was never refilled. Just one napkin. If the food is not good, the service should be amazing, which is not the case here. I regret leaving any tips, let alone 18%. Can't recommend this when so many other amazing restaurant owners work hard to retain their customers. read more

If you're okay with getting constant nasty looks and glares by the older Asian gentleman at the host station ALL night while you're trying to eat, feel free to come. Food is just okay nothing to write home about. Ambiance is actually quite nice and most of the staff are really kind. The prices for certain dishes are a bit too high honestly. As for the glaring, my boyfriend and I felt it was because of us being interracial. For context; My boyfriend is Korean American and I am Latina. We entered the restaurant at about 9:45? Maybe 10:00 pm. We had dinner here a couple of hours ago and everything was going pretty normally. That was until I was getting quite cold from a draft above me so I went to sit next to my boyfriend instead of across from him. All of the other staff (waitress and bus staff) were very pleasant and attentive. When we got our food and started eating, we both started catching glimpses of the host station which was directly across the restaurant from our table. We noticed a strange pattern, the man standing at the host table was CONSTANTLY glaring at us as we ate. I'm personally really annoyed by staring and usually my boyfriend isn't really one to notice. My boyfriend near the end of our meal tells me that he had noticed and it was making him extremely uncomfortable. I was also very uncomfortable!!! When we went to pay for our food, we had checked out with the man that been glaring at us our entire meal. My boyfriend is really respectful to workers, elders, & humans in general. This man continued to glare at him with a disgusted look on his face... and almost threw the pen, check, and receipt across the desk to get us out as quickly as possible. He had not glared at anyone else while we were there, we weren't loud, no PDA, no messy eating, no dumb questions or crazy requests. We didn't feel welcomed because of that employee. read more

My friends are Korean, and they were craving comfort food. They took our group here, and I am obsessed lowkey. Everything we ordered was tasty. The portions are generous. The service is attentive and friendly. This was some of the best Korean food I've ever had. We wanted soup and stews and comfort food, and that's exactly what we got. Living in DC, sometimes I miss having a car and living away from the city and going to strip malls and little plazas. And it's restaurants like this that make me miss that lifestyle. I wish I could more easily take out of towners here whenever they visit. It was that good! read more

Pretty solid still! The prices however are outrageous. I gotta give it to them though as they are the only 24/7 restaurant in Annandale. Not sure how many late nights I have in me but it's always nice knowing I have somewhere to go to sober up with a nice hot broth of some sort. read more

Not many 24/7 food places in the area, but I'm glad this one is around for those random late night foodie outings. They serve a good variety of typical Korean dishes, ranging from BBQ meats to soups and noodles. The main dish we got was the Modeum Soondae: Korean Sausage with Pork Slices, Stomach, & Liver. The food was pretty good, tasted fresh and with the dipping sauces was flavorful! Portion sizes were also nice, was able to feed most of our table. This place isn't known for their service though as seen in the other reviews, wait times were a bit long and sometimes the servers' tone may seem a bit indifferent, but overall it's probably a tradeoff for the 24/7 service the place has to provide. read more

Tosokchon - Modeum Soondae: Korean Sausage with Pork Slices, Stomach, & Liver - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia