I love yechon!! Their food is authentic korean food and all of their soups are like what my grandma makes. They are always crowded, for good reason! All of their banchan (side dishes) are so fresh. I've gotten their Seollangtang/oxtail soup before and absolutely loved it. Perfect for when you're sick or just in the mood for soup. Their yukkaejang is amazing, as well as their daegu fish stew! They're all so flavorful and I feel like I'm with my grandparents every time I eat their food. Also, their korean bbq is pretty good. Although I wouldn't recommend it because I tend to go to AYCE kbbq restaurants when I want meat. I never think a la carte kbbq is the best option. read more

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Food, service and ambiance is always good, you can't go wrong with Yechon Is always good read more

**UPDATE** (still behind on reviews): I went back, but this time, with one friend. We ordered some Korean bbq and cold noodles and OMG... everything was so damn good!! Loved all of it. It was my first time trying the cold noodles; it had an interesting texture that I wasn't used to. It wasn't too heavy on the stomach, so it balanced well with the bbq, rice, and appetizers. The decorations were the same as they were from the first time I went here... colorful, blinking lights like it's New Year's. Lastly, I love the waitresses' traditional clothing. So pretty! Original post: I'm behind on my reviews but I know I really liked the food and service here because my classmates and I still talk about Yechon, months after going there. We came here for the Korean bbq but unfortunately, they did not make them at 3-4 am after you've just finished clubbing. So, we got the eel, miso soup, and some fried dumplings instead. The dumplings were meh, so-so. It's ok for a snack. The miso soup was perfectly made for my taste and steaming hot, but the way I like them. Some miso soups in other places aren't hot enough for me. The eel... was phenomenal (though very slippery)! We got a huge plate-ful of eel and after one bite, we knew we'd be destroying that dish within minutes. Idk how to describe the tase except that it was fucking good. After we finished the eel, we were still craving for more that we were wiping up the sauce with lettuce wraps. The lettuce wraps came with all the traditional Korean appetizer dishes (kimchi, radishes, tofu, etc.). The service was pretty good in my opinion. The waitresses were nice. I will be coming back for more. read more

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A solid korean spot for lunch. Food is reasonably prices and not bad. The service here is fast and friendly. They were great at being covid safe with staff wearing masks, social distancing, and cleaning and sanitizing well in between customers. I felt comfortable and safe eating here and would come back. read more

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The food was good. However, no one ever came to clean the table or ask us everything was okay. We were a big party of 6 and a lot of plates on the table. Despite of that when I paid the bill, I left a 15% of tip. The waitress came to me and said the minimum tip is 18% (?) Tip is not mandatory!!! However, as a person who has worked in the service industry, I know they rely on tips so even on poor service I leave 15%. I have NEVER had a server come to me and tell me there is a minimum tip. This is very disrespectful and entitled type of behavior. You want 18% , then serve like you deserve 18%. If there is a minimum tip then why not add gratuity already? As a decency I left 15%, you didn't even deserve that. Disgusting. read more

Ordered the chicken teriyaki and the spicy pork bento boxes for lunch. Very fast service, good food, and fulfilling.. so much lunch choices to choose from. read more

Yechon - Spicy pork bento - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

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It took me awhile to finally try Yechon and I was glad to finally do so. I think I was always scared off by the popularity of the restaurant, so I thought I would never be able to get a seat without waiting a long time. Luckily, that was not the case. I went with my friend on a Friday evening and the wait was only like 15 minutes. Food: Mandu - Dumplings came out hot and delicious before the other food. Love some good fried dumplings. Bossam (Pork Belly wrapped in salted cabbage) - Bossam was pretty big for just two people. Possibly could have had a third to feed. I love making Bossam wraps and eating them with garlic, jalapenos, kimchee, and that miso sesame paste. Banchan - spread was pretty good with like 10 side dishes accompanying our meal. Service: Everyone was super nice and things came out pretty quickly. They were really good at putting all those small dishes on our table in a nice way. Overall, solid Korean place with a huge menu of Korean and Japanese food. Very big restaurant that can fit a lot of people and it is open 24 hours. What is not to like?? read more

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Went on a wednesday evening, service was good! We had the bossam (no oysters unfortunately) and haejangguk. Very generous portion sizes we had leftovers for days afterwards. Food was very tasty, especially the radish kimchi in the bossam!!! The waitresses are all wearing hanbok- so cute and pretty! I would come back just for the vibes read more

Yechon - Bossam - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

We brought our 7- and 10-year-old here, and the whole family loved it. Fantastic food, friendly service, and just a great experience.

Still the best (open 24 hours, 7 days) Korean restaurant in Annandale. Yechon has been opened for years and years and years, over 2 decades (or longer) as far as I can remember. With good customer service and good food. Day or late night, you can expect Yechon to have good food that'll satisfy your hunger for Korean food any time of the day! My favorites are still the same. Galbi dolsot bibimbop!! Yookgaejang! Yechon got really good Korean bbq (galbi)!! They also got spicy japchae, loaded with stir fried veggies and well seasoned. Galbi-tang is also good! Especially, after drinking and you need some kind of soup to cure your hangover. If you have never been to Yechon... I recommend you go and try their menu!! read more

Solid place that offers a wide variety of Korean cuisine. Yechon is a great introduction to Korean food, it's not really somewhere that specializes in one thing, but rather an all-rounded place where nothing on the menu will disappoint. Many of the waiting staff wear hanbok (Korean traditional clothing) and a variety of side dishes are also offered for every table. The only thing that isn't so great is the service - not the most friendly of staff and you can definitely feel the staff are in a rush to get people in and out. read more

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Ah Yechon. Thank you for being opened 24/7 but the price for the quality of the food is incredibly overpriced. The galbi bibimbap was alright but honestly the sauce wasn't that great and the meat was more fat than anything. The dolnambi udong aka udon is just mediocre, but I'm really surprised at the price tag for this bowl when the carrots were hella undercooked and the addition of mushrooms surprises me. This place is great for your late night craving because it's opened but the quality of the food you get for the high prices dont cut it. It's nearly $20 for a seafood pancake that is doughy!! On the bright side they're next to Breeze Bakery Cafe so you can have a quality dessert after. read more

Yechon - Dolnambi Udong aka udon - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

Food is okay and service isn't great. The go-deung-uh mackerel is good and I always get fried rice for my daughter. I haven't really tried much else outside of bibimbap, bulgogi, and fried rice, but they weren't great. Def not worth it to me read more

I have been eating here for over 10 years and never had a meal I didn't enjoy. Extremely great food, great service as well. read more

Yechon - Dak gui (spicy chicken) - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

ALWAYS have a great experience here. You can't beat the lunch special deal. Such a great spot for authentic Korean/Japanese cuisine and I can't wait until my husband and I have another date there. P.s. the restaurant smelled of cleaner (in a good way), it made my husband and I feel comfortable to know that the employees were regularly cleaning the dining area. read more

Yechon - Bulgogi lunch special - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

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YeChon - You have a reputation of being open 24/7, of having a pretty vast menu. I'm here to say that is all correct. I am also here to confirm they are packed and busy All.The.Time Our group of 9 ordered a #3 and #4, a seafood pancake, and 2 extra orders of kalbi (The menu says each number is enough to feed between 2-4 people, but it is more like 2 hungry men and 4 not-hungry people). The sides were good, soup was hot, and meat was decent. We did not get any clay pot rice as the waitress had mentioned that is on one of the numbers and had to pay for all the extra rice we ordered. Perk of Yechon? Having a bakery right next door for after-meal cravings (like sweet goods, cake, coffee, or ice cream) *Does not take reservations *(Customer) Service is the typical: rushed and abrasive *Average prices read more

it's four stars because let's be real, the menu is huge and they can't do everything excellently. On the other hand, it's a huge menu and you can find pretty much anything you could possibly desire. Now that it's open again after the quarantine shutdown, it was nice to see that they blocked off part of the parking lot and set up a tent for outdoor seating. Inside, there is limited seating and it's decently spaced out. The food? Still pretty damn good. Their sushi counter is still not great. The menu is still extensive. The service is still...very korean restaurant-y - brisk and brusque. Who cares tho, because their banchan is still prime and you should keep asking for refills. Please note: They are NOT currently doing 24 hours; they close at around 10, I believe. read more

I'm a sucker for traditional Korean BBQ. This place does not disappoint! We have been here a couple of times and would go more often but it is not a convenient location for us. Highly recommend. read more

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Yechon has an incredible menu. When we moved to Annandale we had no prior experience with Korean food. We have planned to eat our way through the menu, and honestly, we are enjoying every Korean dish as we go. We literally order something new each time. My favorite so far is a squid and tofu soup (I know, sounds gross) which I only ordered because we want to try everything. But I would never had discovered this AMAZING dish otherwise. read more

Amazing places that offers a variety of Korean and Japanese cuisines in NoVA, I'm honestly still lost in the menu every time I go. I often go with a large group and their Yechon special menu has always been a convenient choice that offers a balanced amount of kbbq and traditional cold/hot Korean dishes (as well as seafood options if you choose to). Since the place doesn't offer AYCE kbbq, I personally think the meat quality is a lot better compared to others for the price. Other than the bbq, also highly recommend their seafood pancake and Mandu Gui (fried dumplings) as appetizers; the qualities are large enough for a big group, and always served hot and juicy to open up your appetite. This place is also open 24 hours. One time I went around 2am with a large group and surprisingly the service was still incredibly fast, and the food quality wasn't compromised at all despite the late hour. So definitely consider here for a late night gathering! read more

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Lunch was busy but we got table very soon. I order salmon lunch box which was so tasty. They gave us a bottle of water each , that is so awesome. Recommend this spot read more

Yechon - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

Unfortunately I will not be going back here and it was my favorite Korean place in the area for many years. I just went there with my girlfriend and our daughters for a late lunch and was beyond disappointed. I understand that covid has changed a lot within the restaurant operations in general, but this place has no excuse to slip this far. I have dined here over 75 times at least and this experience left me very disgusted. First of all the owners have raised the prices by 60 to 70% across the board and I mostly point this out because having been a chef and owned restaurants I understand this intimately. But the dishes that we had which were usually the standard bears for me had been definitely cheapened with less vegetables overall and the flavoring was not quite what it used to be. The service was horrible and I don't recognize any of the new waitresses as they are all female except for one older Korean lady. There was almost no interaction with them and they acted like we were lucky to be there.... so I did not leave them any gratuity as they seemed ungrateful to be there to serve us..... our $104 was pretty ridiculous for what we got compared to what I am used to getting there.... Also they have devised a stupid scheme whereby they bring you a Costco bottled water and that is all you get unless you want to buy one for a dollar a piece after that.... Appointment they will not bring water or anything else in a cup... Goodbye yachon too bad you've fallen so far. read more

My favorite 24/7 korean restaurant in this area. We always come here whenever we are in the area and we love the side dishes, meats, and dishes. Such a wide variety of menu items which is great for large parties- you can satisfy almost everyone!!! Oh, and prices are very reasonable. I get their dolsot bibimbap frequently, and other times, we get the meat. Parking available. Did I mention it's open 24/7??? read more

For what Yechon is- a 24 hour Korean restaurant with an incredibly large menu, it's always been so consistent and my go-to Korean restaurant for groups. I've been here often over the past 5 years- many a time with friends, dates, and family. Whatever we order, normal operating time or late at night, everything is always well done. The portions are large, perfect for family style sharing, with the exception of stone bowl soup or bibimbaps. Banchan is plentiful and has many varieties, and the kimchi is always up to standard. From the jeongols to the pajeon, japchae to tangsooyuk, grilled meat to bibimbap, I've never had a bad or mediocre experience. They're also good at accomodating for dietary restrictions- also a place great for vegetarians. Sure to be a crowd pleaser or late-night haunt, Yechon is the the perfect place for a wide variety of Korean food. Is it an absolutely mind blowing taste? No, it's better than average and you could certainly find better food at a more specialized Korean restaurant, but the key to Yechon is definitely their consistency with such a large, diverse menu- I can't applaud it enough. read more

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It's ok. Super expensive. Take a date here if you want to impress her with the atmosphere but not if you're looking for good food at a good price point. read more

Good food but terrible service for non Koreans. Be ready to wait a while even after you press the button for service.

This 24 hour restaurant is always busy during lunch and dinner. They have a great selection of traditional dishes like Korean BBQ, Babimbap, Kimchi jigae, etc. My favorite is the Gabitang (beef short rib soup) and their veggie pancake! The grilled mackerel is delicious! Service is friendly and fast! read more

Yechon - Gaibitang - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

Been quite awhile since last time I ate here and I understand why it wasn't crowded at lunch. Wife had bulgogi box and meat was extremely sweet. I had bibimbap and meat was ground up so nut sure if it was hamburger or what. I would have had better meal eating in H-mart. Inside is also getting quite worn moving from rustic to worn out. read more

I have been coming to this restaurants over 20 years and never reviewed. So here it is... when it comes to restaurants especially Korean restaurants I look for consistency, quality, value for money (or I just cook it myself at home) and overall satisfaction. What about the service? Well when it comes to Korean restaurants it's really depends on who the server is. It's usually a few aunties serving most of the tables. You could have a good service or so so... I guess being fluent in Korean always helped. Sorry I digressed. This place kept the same servers for YEARS. Yes YEARS. The floor manager must have done something right to keep them for years. It's not easy by any imagination. This place used to open 24 hrs and male servers served during the night shift but I guess they changed that. Yes I spent my 20s clubbing at night and come to this joint to undo my alcohol toxicity. I now being in 40s, I still come here sit in same table knowing what I need. Now you become Dang-gol (aka repeat customer). When you get to know the server they greet you with smile and know what to order for you. Sometimes they give you special Ban-Chan which is always nice. When it comes to food it's consistent. Not the highest quality food but unless you live in LA this is what you would typically expect. When you take the menu it can be daunting. Pro tip- just order the combo menu in the back. It is much easier rather than trying to pick a dish for everyone. My favorite is Kim-chi chi gae (kimchi casserole). No restaurants can make it better than them. Either they infuse pork fat into this but it has really good feel in the mouth. Not to mention it taste the same since years ago. It's consistent! Their meat dish is good and Pajuhn is ok. I always order it bc.. it feels empty without it. Food is consistent, Banchan (side dish) is pretty good, service is great although they are super busy but they are lighting fast! Parking is ok although it can get quite full, overall satisfaction is always happy after the meal (could be the msg? I don't know) Bottom line: think this place like a casual dining place serving Korean food to different ethnicities, different background, social status, events, whatever it is with a heart warming food with a smile. Will I go back? Yes of course! read more

Yechon - I was too hungry and forgot to take a picture. Left is pajuhn and and the right is Galbi. Yes only the bones left. - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

I was there at Friday dinner time one week ago, The service is no good, when I start eat the food I remember that the server didn't bring the miso soup and The grill is not cook and she want to save time just take out to put in the plate and put another raw steak on the grill, when I want to pack up to go because I love one of the side dish and I don't want to waste food , the server say no side dish to go . I am so disappointed with the service and they still ask me to pay 18%-20% because I just put about 15% tip. Finally I add the 10 dollars more tip. I don't recommend because the server attitude and they shouldn't ask more tip for the bad service. read more

My friend and I had dinner at this place the other day. Food poisoning. I suffered for two days and my friend did too. My stomach is still tender. I had another bad upset stomach today again. Actually I called the restaurant the next day; they hardly said sorry and They were just in a interrogation mode to ask a bunch of questions like what did you eat what time did you eat?! I told them all the details. That was about it. Guys, you want to go to a nice restaurant to enjoy sushi. Oh my goodness, not here anymore.... read more

We shared a variety of dishes with a large group of friends. The restaurant and server were very accommodating. The food arrived quickly and was excellent. The button at the table apparently is a Korean thing. Very efficient at getting the attention of the staff. I would happily return. read more

Been going here for decades as it is the closest Korean restaurant off 495 and is open 24 hours a day. From my earlier party/clubbing days and eating late night eats (spicy chap chae and dubu kimchi!) to now my more docile family man life, this place is usually very consistent with their food quality with good size portions. Not to mention, there quantity and quality of their banchan is better here than most (love them korean style mashed potatoes!). I usually get their yuk kwe jung(spicy beef soup) or spicy galbitang soup when coming here. Cant go wrong with either dishes. They also have a full sushi counter and a limited Japanese menu (teriyaki and udon soup). If coming here for lunch, they have both korean and sushi bento boxes and a separate korean lunch menu too, that is slightly cheaper than their regular menu. They expanded their parking lot finally! Ample parking for this restaurant now. The servers speak and understand English fairly well too, so good for novice to eating Korean cuisine. Solid, good place if in the mood for Korean food. read more

One of the top late night Korean restaurants in the Northern Virginia area and a favorite of mine since I was an undergrad in college. You'll notice this restaurant standing out with it's neon sign across from Little River Turnpike. It's a popular late night drunk spot for the young asian crowd. Whatever you decide to order the servers will bring over a plethora of banchan (appetizer side dishes) I recommend the dried baby fish and cold mashed potatoes. For the main dish..the most popular ones are the Korean BBQ entrees such as the galbi and bulgogi. I've always been a fan of the galbi (marinated short ribs) as it is such a juicy and tender piece of meat. In terms of price..it is on the pricier end as a dish averages to be around $20. I know people say there are much better Korean restaurants in Annandale than Yechon but as a late night spot it can't be beat...I prefer it over Honey Pig. The only complaint is the servers here aren't very attentive which seems common among restaurants run by the older Korean population. However, if you're looking for a good place to eat in Northern Va after a night of drinking, this place is highly recommended. read more

The best option around for a 24/7 Korean place. Their food hits just right after a night of being out and about! Their service is really quick and they have a little bell that makes it all move along quicker. Their banchan is really good and they bring out a variety of options. I like their kimchi the best. I got the soondubu and it was pretty decent! It filled me up and the flavoring/spices were there. I do wish it had more seafood since I got that option. Most places usually use the shrimp with the heads in their soondubu but this place uses the little tiny shrimps. Overall, a good place to go to in the later hours of the night. It's always busy - for a reason, but you'll be taken care of promptly! read more

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Yechon has been my (and a lot of other peeps') go-to Korean place for a while now and you know it when you try to get a seat here on a Saturday, but you wait because you know the service is friendly and attentive and the food is consistent. This time, we got the special galbi (as usual), some sushi , and fish which I think was croaker. The fish was a new dish for me here and it was flavorful and moist. I'd definitely get it again. So, once again the service was good, the old standbys were delicious and now I have another dish that I can count on. read more

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We love this restaurant! The food is so delicious; we ordered Samgyeopsal (pork belly cooked table-side by the wonderful servers dressed in hanboks) and Galbi Dolsot Bibimbap! We couldn't stop eating until our plates (and bowls) were empty. AND we asked for refills of the Kimchi! We absolutely think this place is a treasure! read more

Yechon - Our wonderful lunch with sides! - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

Lunch special is a great deal...several dishes for $7.95!! If you are in the mood for Korean food that is good and consistent you should hit up this joint. We've been going here for several years now and you can count on a good meal. Open 24 hrs so that is a plus if you need to get some food after a long night. They always have a good assortment of banchan so the table can get a quick fix before the entrees come out. Personally I like the hwe dup bap (sushi with rice/lettuce over rice with gochujang), the bibim naengmen, kalbi tang, sullangtang, soon doo boo, and the kalbi. Go if you want a good meal... read more

Amazing- the best Korean place I've eaten while living in the DMV area. Not easily accessible by any metro route so I ubered but it's so worth it. My boyfriend and I ordered an amazing feast - the Yechon Special menu 1 - which consists of Sashimi apps, 2 dumpling soups, Shredded beef-ribs (2), 3 Fried Dumplings. Broiled mackerel, Bean paste pot stew, Gamasot Bop. On top of that we also ordered a soondubu. We were STUFFED by the end of the meal but also so satisfied. The special menus are definitely worth it, especially if you don't know their specialties or want to learn about the Korean cuisine in general. Great service, and I felt like everyone was friendly as well as efficient in trying to get everyone seated, as there is a pretty packed line, and this was at 9pm, a bit late for typical dinner time. HMart is pretty close too, so it was great to eat dinner and do some grocery shopping :D Definitely coming back here soon! read more

Yechon - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

It's been a while since I last visited Yechon but the quality of food and service has not degraded. We went there as a family with two kids and the server was extremely nice and polite. Foods were a little bit expensive compared to other places, but it came with a lot of portion size. Overall, we like the quality of the food and the service we got. We will visit here again in the future. read more