If you've been to LA or OC, this place is shit. The meat quality is poor and sauces are terrible. The price is steep for the limited quantity and service is average. This review is for the kbbq only; Yechon also serves sushi and a variety of other dishes. I'm not sure how it has 4-star rating... maybe ppl need to venture outside of VA. read more

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My Wife and I visited and after being stationed in Korea I had high expectations. I wanted Bulgogi cooked at the table and my Wife wanted something different as she has a light appetite and doesn't eat meat. We were told there are only three (3) items on the menu that could be cooked at the table and the worst part is we had to do a DOUBLE ORDER for these choices! They could not cook two different items on the same hot plate, so we chose the Samgyeopsal expecting a tasty meaty experience. What we got was a tasteless yet pretty presentation of fatty thinly sliced pork. Evidently the Bulgogi is only prepared in the kitchen! Not wanted to complain, we struggled to wolf down this fatty flavorless pork while adding as many condiments, Chile paste and Kimchi to give it flavor. We took most of it home and after pulling it out of the refrigerator the next day, it looked like cold frozen fat with hints of meat. NOT sure what to do with it but I paid $55 so maybe I'll feed it to my cats. I would ask for my money back or at least part of it but I'll leave it to the Mgr to see how much or little they want our business back. read more

Discrimination! Discrimination! Discrimination! It gets busy at this place all the time. I will not argue the food is good. And usually since there is no host stand you have to wait for the lady to put you down on the little notepad she walks around with to get you the next seat. She speaks good English so she is very confident. Well...this one evening I got a very Korean Korean speaking young guy, with glasses. Who obviously did not want anything to do with the English speaking people and definitely not someone that is not Korean "looking." We stood in line for 30 minutes until finally I said, "Do you not see us here? We've been waiting here for 30 minutes and still have not gotten a seat." His only response was, "Why didn't you ask to be put on the list?" Notice, not an apology. The lady that usually plays "host" puts your name down, she actually walks down the line and asks for name and how many people. This dork just stood there in the front waiting for you to come up to him and he wrote down your name ONLY if you spoke to him in Korean. I know, my husband heard her telling her significant other she just spoke to him in Korean. Not even 5 minutes later, they get seated before us and we were in line first. Classic, unfortunately. Hey Yechon owner, before you pick you substitute host, make sure they can speak English, respects the guests since we, the paying customers are your paycheck. I was so angry with the disrespect I refused to speak to him in Korean. 45 min. later we get seated. We will never go back there again. read more

Having moved from NY recently, we were looking for a Korean restaurant that didn't specialize in anything, but offered a wide range of dishes. It can get pretty tricky with places specializing in bbq, gom tang, school food, etc. It is hard to find a restaurant that is 'good' (enough) across the board. We've done a take out from seoul garden so we decided to visit yechon. Went on a saturday. 1. BUSYBUSYBUSY - not sure if they're always busy. but they are a 24 hour establishment. The line was out the door. But we got a table pretty quickly. 2. Hanbok - everyone wears hanbok, well the servers. I thought it was nice to see pretty dresses as their uniform. 3. Food: we ordered hwe dup bap, sul lung tang, and ojinuh bokkum with mungbean pancakes as apps. they were all very good. The banchans were good, too. They offered a wide array of banchans. Hwe dup bap had a generous portion of fish. 4. service: again, they were busy - so we had to flag down our servers to get napkins, more banchan, our check, etc. We'll be back, most definitely. There's a bakery right next to them, which makes it convenient to get dessert after. read more

My go to Korean BBQ place in the DC area. While it's not the cheapest, it's not insanely priced with good quality and good portion sizes. Also they are pretty nice to my white friends that I bring here. And I bring a lot of white friends here to introduce them to the food of my people. The service is a bit brusk, but I think it has to do with the volume of people that come through. Most of the wait staff speak English - big plus for getting friends to come back here again. But the clientele is still predominately korean (sign that the ethnic food isn't catering for american taste buds). The banchan is plentiful. And the waitresses have been really nice if I special request something I see at another table. Typically I will get the family combo #3, as it has a little of everything that Korean BBQ is known for ... plus lobster (which I always thought was a random addition). While it says it only feeds 2 people, I would like to meet the 2 people that they are feeding, because 3 people can barely finish it all. The pan fried kimchee dumplings and seafood pancakes are also something that I will typically order for a group of friends. But the more traditional korean dishes - kalbitang, manduguk, and other broth stuff are pretty good for when I go by myself. A little heavy on the MSG, but hits the spot when I miss my mom's cooking and I don't want to fly out to California. read more

Usually a place that's open 24/7 means you need to be drunk to actually enjoy the food (a la Taco Bell or Denny's). Impressively, Yechon bucks this trend and can be enjoyed equally as much while sober. For your information, I was there sober, but I imagine I'd rate it 5 stars had I tried it while drunk. The inside is nice which is also surprising for a place that's open 24/7. The service is very prompt and friendly. The menu is VERY extensive, and even includes a few pages of sushi items. Though I avoided these, figuring it'd make more sense to eat Korean, at well, a Korean restaurant. As others have mentioned, the bul gogi is excellent. We had the daeji bul gogi which is the spicy kind, though I really didn't notice it. Next time, I'll ask them to really turn the heat up. Gop dol bibim bap was tasty as well, though nothing mind blowing. As for the banchan, the variety is good but it wasn't the best I've had. Altogether the meal was just a little over $30 and it was more than enough for two people--not bad at all. A bonus is that if you've got some room to spare, the next door bakery offers some nice cakes and ice cream. This makes for a great 1-2 punch of quality and convenience. read more

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Enough people have given reviews about this place and the food so I'm just going to add one thing to the mix and leave some statements that you can think about. This is probably one of the most famous korean restaurants in the DC area. The place is open 24-7. The same cook can't cook 24-7. The taste of everything you get tastes the same 24-7. The only way you do that when you have 150 things on the menu is to pour in bags of MSG into the food. My Korean friends and I almost gagged when we had some of the Korean stews there b/c of the MSG. Korean restaurants are notorious for putting MSG in the food but this place does it on a whole new level. Think about what I said and watch it if you're MSG intolerant or are health conscientious. read more

PROS: Open 24 hours. Pretty extensive menu. Not too pricey. Gives you a table full of ban-chan. Cheap lunch specials. CONS: small parking lot, you might run into your parent's friends, and the worst is if you go at 3 am...you will most likely see that weirdo that was hitting on you at the club...doh!! read more

I took a handful of Japanese clients here and they still wont stop raving about the place. Authentic and top of the line quality and service. From the outside the place doesn't look like it will amount to much, but once you step through the door you're transported. I couldn't tell you what we ordered, I rarely know what's going on, but we had everything from fish, beef, tongue - you name it. 24 hour korean bbq. Don't know when I'll need it, but it's filed away in the back of my mind and it should be in your arsenal as well... read more

Yechon, I love you let me count thy ways. 1. Open 24 hours 2. Kimchi on fleeeeeeeek 3. Sides are amazing and not the exact same every time 4. The hot tea doe 5. Miso soup 6. I don't have to cook my own food on the table I let the professionals stick to that 7. DAT BULGOGI DOE 8. DAT SPICY CHICKEN SON 9. GALBI GOT ME LIKE WHAAAAAAAA 10. SERIOUSLY DAT BULGOGI DOE read more

I have been going to this place for 10+ years and today ran into something I have never experienced here before. They want me to pay $1 for a bottle of Costco water if I want another bottle after my initial bottle. Seriously?!!!! The price of their food went up 15% to 18% since the pandemic and due to the inflation and the cost of the food, I get that and have no issues with that. After all, these trying days impacts everyone. But $1 for a bottle of Costco water is way overdoing it! WHY DON"T YOU JUST BRING BACK THE GOOD OLD TAP WATER WITH ICE? read more

Was in DC for an event last week; stopped by Annandale on my way back to good ol' Springfield. Drove by a million Korean Restaurants, I think on the LRT. Even doubled back a few times looking for a place where I felt comfortable. I ended up at Yechon because, at least, the outside looked a bit more inviting than many of the other Korean establishments in the area. First of all, Yechon was packed; it was 9-ish on a Thursday evening. The female waitresses, dressed in the Traditional 'Hanbok', were plentiful. The footwear, however, was a motley crew of white and off-white with every variety from sandals to shoes. Isn't there such a things as traditional Korean footwear that's worn with the Hanbok? At least choose something that's works. That was my first impression after entering the restaurant....not good. The waitress arrived with at least 8 side dishes - banchan. All kinds of good stuff with the ubiquitous 'kimchi' - Korean's national dish. The side dishes were fantastic. If you are not a real lover of garlic, however, you might want to rethink 'banchan' - it's garlic personified. Was flying solo that evening, so had no plans of ordering the full gamut of Korean favorites. I decided to go simple..."Let's try the Kalbi Bibimbap". That's a staple, something that every Korean Restaurant should be able to do well. It arrived to the table in the stone bowl and it was angry - spitting and hissing. I added the gochujan (spicy sauce) and gave it a few swipes with the oval spoon. Had the right amount of rice, a variety of vegetables, and topped with chopped pieces of Kalbi. The meat was reddish and not the usual dark caramelized pieces. Maybe I wasn't paying attention - Did the menu say this was beef or pork? Of course, I assumed it would be beef. I don't think this was beef, though. I'm confused....what did I just order? Above my confusion, the dish was not bad. If it was beef, it gets a 2; if it was pork, however, it gets a solid 3. Fifteen minutes or so into the service, my waitress said good night to her co-workers and took off. I wasn't surprised all the much, but I've worked in restaurants and most ask you to stay until your last table is cleared. It's more a service issue and not as much a tip opportunity, in my opinion. At 10-ish or so, the guys take over the service of the dining room. I wasn't too hurt, though. Overall, the experience was not bad. Yechon is not the best Korean Restaurant I've ever eaten at, but I would surely go again. After driving around Annandale for 30 minutes or so looking for a good place to eat, Yechon was a decent choice. read more

Open 24 hours 7 days a week, this is apparently some sort of institution in Virginia. When you arrive, flag down the manager and get your name so you can get one of those pagers. Then proceed next door and gorge yourself on Korean baked goods. Once you feel that buzz in your hand, head over and stuff your face with some delicious Korean food. They sell sushi, BBQ stuff, and the hot pots. We ordered a seafood jeon, a seafood hot pot, and two meat dishes. For our table of 6 adults, we all left happily full and I gotta say for $120 or so dollars for all of us, it's a heck of a deal. The seafood jeon was enormous, much larger than anything I've seen in Manhattan and let me tell you not only was it the size of a 14 inch pizza pan, it was thick too. Loaded with lots of goodies, it was delicious. The kalbi and duk were great and the seafood hot pot was awesome. The only downer was the fact they didn't make the steamed egg for us but rather brought it out pre-made and when they were cutting up the lobster for us, I got squirted right in the face with lobster juice. Service here is fast, the lines are long, but thankfully they have a large bakery next door to ease some of your hunger pangs. If I had to make a comparison, this is like Sik Gaek in Queens only better! I would definitely recommend coming here if you're in the area. read more

I come back again and again thinking it'll be better this time... yet only to be disappointed. Perhaps because I am Korean and I am being biased, but seriously the only reason why I go here is those nights my friends and I want late night Korean food after a good night out (but not necessarily want Korean BBQ). Every time I go I get so disappointed. This time I ordered hae jang guk (aka hangover soup) and also had some of the hamul pajun (aka seafood pancake.) Seafood pancake was over flowing with green onions, but not enough seafood. Basically, too floury and definitely not worth $17.00 for it. The hae jang guk had too much cabbage. Other places make it spicy and has big pieces of meat in them. I had probably 2 small pieces and I didn't eat the rest of the soup. I just think there are better Korean restaurants for better quality. I don't like taking my friends there because to me it's not what Korean food should taste like. I do admit I like their side dishes though. That's about it. If you guys really want some legit Korean food, there are other places even just around Annandale you can go to for much better taste. read more

This review will be written in reverse. 5 stars minus. The food quality gets a 4 minus, but it gets a whole lot of extra love because it's 24 hours, seven days a week, has a huge amount of friendly, accessible social energy and -- serves you the same amount of Panchan whether or not you're hanguksaram. :) Yechon is a ritual for me. I get into DC at all sorts of random hours, and Yechon is always open to greet me. My brother and I will frequently ravage 2 dolsot bibimbaps, 2 orders of Kalbi, 4-6 large Kirin ichibans, and cut a swathe through a dazzling array of panchan. None of their dishes will make you fall over and die of ecstasy... but it will make you feel at home. Why home? Well -- because at most homes you don't have an opulent dining room, obsequious servers, chatty hostesses, or porcelain work that belongs in a museum. Ditto for Yechon. Mom's concerned whether you ate enough, and whether you ate well. The Ajimas that serve so attentatively are by and large warm and friendly. The food is solid -- not exquisite -- not stratospheric ... but the meat quality prior to marinade is fresh, and the marinade effective. The panchan are of good quality and of good variety, with the typical seasonal variations in Kimchee. Beer, Soju and Sake are available -- with a good basic selection. No real "high end" sakes... but this isn't that kind of restaurant. Yukhwe is available here. (Yum!) Yechon is an establishment that truly is more than the sum of its parts. Maybe I'll see you there some dark evening... :) read more

I no longer live in Northern Virginia, but whenever I come back home, I must go to Yechon at least once! They have variety of Asian foods, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese, though I believe most people come for their amazing Korean BBQ. Worth mentioning, this place is among the few places in NOVA where is open 24/7, and they take a great care of their customers all day long. Their BBQ comes with many sides, and sides are delicious and free refill. Last time, I ordered Yukgaejang, which is a Korean soup with beef and vegetable, and a side of rice. You will need to add the rice to your soup and let it sit for a minute before you start eating. The soup is, in fact, very spicy, but if you like spicy it can simply become your favorite Korean soup. read more

Yechon is an Annandale institution. It is a consistent, reliable standby that serves a wide variety of Korean staples 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Most non-Koreans probably come for the BBQ (which I have yet to order), but there are plenty of items to choose from on the menu for bold epicurean or even the slightly less adventurous palate. For those seeking to expand beyond Korean BBQ, try the dolsot bibimbop. It essentially is rice served in a hot, stone bowl with various vegetables, both pickled and fresh, tossed in with a portion of Korean BBQ beef (bulgogi). When mixed together with the hot pepper paste and a little sesame oil, you get a nice melange of earthy spiciness, piquant acidity from the vinegary vegetables, and the heartiness of toasted rice. I would also urge you spend the extra money on the hot, stone bowl: the slight crust it develops on the rice really elevates the dish. They also have bokumbap, which is a Korean fried rice dish, that is a little softer and less sauced than Chinese fried rice. The stir-fried noodle dish (japchae) is also well made and an utterly correct rendition. For the more adventurous, I am a big fan of their oxtail soup (kkori gomtang) which is essentially just a milky beef broth made by slowly boiling beef bones and oxtails for several hours. It is a very refreshing dish, though many would probably characterize it as bland. But, throw in some diced scallions, salt, and red pepper, and it becomes a marvel of simplicity. On the other end of the spectrum you have the spicy buckwheat noodle dish (bibimnaengmyung) which is served cold. Traditionally a summer dish, I think it is still suitable for the fall. The gratis banchan dishes are all solid if unspectacular. The radish kimchi (kaktugi) is good, though I find the cabbage kimchi (baechu kimchi) a little bland. The potato salad and bean sprouts are nice. All in all, I ate with two other people and we got a huge spread for $40 plus tip. Service is efficient and polite and the ambiance is quiet and sedate (though I hear that it is quite hopping late night on weekends). It is a good place to go to try Korean food for the first and you really can't go too wrong with any of the Korean dishes they have to offer: probably one of the more consistent menus I have tried in Annandale. N.B.: One amusing detail my sister noticed as we left: the staff were eating Domino Pasta Bread Bowls for dinner. I guess even they get tired of Korean food (though we generally can't really kick our love for carbs, though). read more

As everyone knows, the cure to a hangover is drinking more. What you may not know (yet) is that the cure to not having a hangover is to trek it to Annandale and have Yechon while you watch dawn come upon your drunk/insomniac culo. I do have to admit that I've only been here after midnight...like some other Yechoners, I only go because it's the only place open at certain hours. But the food's not awful, and I swear it's the best place to conclude eventful nights before you pass out and hope not to wake up for the next 24 hours. (actually, im one of the few lucky ppl to never get hungover, but this is what i'm told.) The banchan isn't the best, and they don't give you more unless asked, but let's face it...at 4am, your biggest concern wouldn't be refilling people's banchan plates. The Yelp sticker upon entry defenitely reassures the good decision of Yechoning. Yechon is to staying up late (early?), as limes are to tequila. You don't HAVE to, but you prolly should. ....ok, that was the worst analogy, but you get my point. read more

Most Amazing Galbi with very generous side dishes! We came on a Saturday when the restaurant was crowded but the staff moved quickly and were attentive too! Our crab soup was not as good and they forgot to bring us the crab opener even though we adked for it couple times. read more

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Today we had the chirash and the galbi dolsot bibimbap for lunch. The chirash is about $19 and the bibimbap was on the lunch special for about $10. I felt like the chirashi was over priced though the sashimi was good. The bibimbap was good though. I love it with its in the hot stone bowl and makes the rice crispy a the bottom. The meal always comes with the miso soup and side dishes, which were good. I like my kimchi fermented longer, but that's based on everyone's own preference. The staff greeted but I did feel like they forgot about our table after we said we needed some time to look at the menu. But overall it's a good place to eat for lunch read more

Yechon - Galbi dolsot bibimbap with the chirashi on the other end - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

Hands down this is my favorite Korean restaurant. Besides the fact that it's open 24 hours (though you won't find me there eating bulgogi at 6 a.m.), the food is always good here. I love the panchan and always asks for seconds (sometimes even thirds!). Though we always order Bulgogi and Kalbi, my favorite dishes (besides panchan) are the Korean pancake, spicy seafood Jigae and the Dolsot Bibim Bap. The sushi is acceptable, slightly better than what you can find at Todai. I wouldn't recommend it unless you're in for a sushi fix (in that case, go to Tachibana or Sushi Ko). Service is friendly and efficient, the atmosphere electric (the place has always been pretty full each time we've been there for dinner and even lunch) and entree prices are a bit of the high side for a Korean restaurant, but well worth it. Parking can be difficult sometimes, as the restaurant has a tiny parking lot that it shares with a nearby 7 Eleven. read more

My family and I have frequent Yechon for almost 7 years now. Back then, it was really good. However, I am not sure what happened today. We went in for lunch and the waitress looked distressed. She was not friendly at all and sat is quickly. Came over and asked us what we would like right away. We asked a few question about the lunch menus (as we have never been here for lunch.) and she didn't seem like she knew much English to explain certain dishes. I feel like the menu is ver over priced. $16.95 for Japchae? Really? That's insane! It's just clear glass noodles with a few veggies and few meat thrown in. Nothing that special. So back to the service. We ordered. Got our food, and it tasted very bland. I got the Galbitang and my mother got the kimchi pork stew (spicy). Both tasted very bland. However, I will say that their rice... Is on point. I love the texture and the consistency of their rice. We've also ordered the bulgogi and the flavor is good, although the meat is all in small pieces. We didn't get much for paying dinner price. I think it was $16.95 or $18.95 around there for the bulgogi. At the end, I looked at our receipt and realized that they have charged me for a soda. I've never ordered a soda. I talked to the waitress and she acted as if I had ordered it. After saying no, I didn't... She took it off. I gave 10% tip because the service was very bad from the moment we have stepped in. Fast, but bad. Right when I put my check book down, the waitress came over and picked it up, opened it and looked at the tip. I, myself have been working in the restaurant industry for over 8 years now can tell you that, that is very rude to do while the customer is still there. Tips are a privilege not entitled. We all work to make money as waitress/waiters but you have to work for it, shouldn't be expecting it when giving your customers bad service. She walks away and started speaking in Korean, showing the other waitress the tip I gave. Pointing at it and all looking at me. I almost want to walk up to her and tell her that she's lucky I'm even giving her 10%. I felt like giving nothing. Not coming back ever again, as there are abundant of different Korean restaurants around here. Too bad, we've been loyal customers for so long too. read more

I love the Seolleongtang and kimchi jiggae here. I've been coming here for many years but just noticed their breakfast and lunch specials - - which are the best deals in town for Korean food in terms of value, quality and price. Plus this place is open 24/7 which is impressive considering how many other restaurants have opened up nearby. The servers wear traditional clothing and the decor is fun (touristy), so it's a great place to bring visitors / foreigners. read more

Title: TERRIBLE SERVICE Came here for a celebratory dinner on a Sunday. I tried to go early to avoid it but there was still a short wait for a table. Ordered tempura appetizer, salmon sushi roll, and brisket & pork belly bbq. Everything was fine... the tempura and sushi being the surprisingly good items of the bunch! the bbq meats were kind of meh actually. However the reason for the low review was the SERVICE. it was busy. but its always busy here. it appeared there were 3 waitresses that all sort of shared responsibility for our table which means no accountability if things went wrong and i think they all thought somebody else was handling it. but once our food was given to us... nobody ever came by to help us. to start, they didn't give us enough plates and we asked each waitress for it but it never came. (one person in our group literally had to use a napkin as a plate!) they never checked to refill our banchan and everyone was hoping for more kimchi. one of the pieces of meat was dropped on the table before being cooked which i thought they would replace.. but they just slapped it on the grill. after the BBQ meat was cooked... one of the waitresses dumped it all on one of our dinner plates and then took the grill away never to be seen again. i asked a waitress for some Gochujang (hot pepper paste) and 10minutes later i finally saw some other server place it on another table instead of ours. i would have liked another beer but nobody ever asked. there were probably other items our group would have liked that i've forgotten... ok so bad service .. but when they want to turn the table over to the next group.. i have never seen such efficiency! they wanted my credit card ASAP and came back with it in 2 seconds flat! and the busboys started crashing dishes into a cart and wiping up before i was even out of my chair. i understood there was a line outside but give me 30 seconds people! one waitress sort of asked how everything was as she handed me the bill. i politely told her of my list of disappointments and when she saw i wasn't happy... she went to get a different waitress.. like it wasn't her problem or she didn't want to hear it. the next waitress did a great job of nodding her head and saying sorry but it didn't feel sincere. she just wanted us to leave. she kept saying.. "next time.. sorry.. next time". not sure there will be a next time for me. environment and service is important to me. yechon's service was terrible. seriously the worst! my wife forced me to leave a tip but i that will be the last money they see from me! read more

Food was pretty good but Im actually writing this review because of the horrible, offensive, and down right rude service that my family received today at this restaurant. Just love being rushed from my table and when the waitress opened all of my to go boxes shes lucky I didn't smack her hand! I am beyod pissed at my experience here. Have be coming here for years but will NEVER SPEND ANOTHER PENNY AT THIS PLACE!! Save yourself the trip and just go to Honey pig down the street!! They lost more then just one loyal customer today...... read more

I couldn't believe when I read that there is 24 hour Korean food in the general area. Usually if it is 1 AM on a weekday and you want food, your only options are Taco Bell, McDonalds, a greasy diner or a 7-11 of some kind. For those unfamiliar with Korean food, this place has very good Bibimbap (basically a bowl of rice with egg, beef, vegetables and a spicy sauce) and Korean bar-b-q (you choose a meat, they bring it out and cook it on a little grill on your table), and with your meals you get a huge assortment of side dishes called banchan. Don't worry nothing weird here, everything pretty much is what you think it is. Looks like mashed potatos? It is. Try the Korean beer Cass, it's good. Don't let the insane neon exterior fool you, it's pretty tastefully decorated on the inside. *edit* I had complained previously about inattentive service, it turns out it is a misunderstanding. Every table has a little "Call" button on a corner, or sometimes somewhat hidden on a wall. The waiters pretty much only come to you if you press the CALL button. Only on my 2nd visit did I realize this, Woops! read more

Haha...i'm laughing at the "like a virgin" review of this restaurant... I'm from a town where you can eat out 24 hours a day at a number of restaurants, though most are diner/tex-mex oriented...so when I found a 24 place in Fairfax, i was so excited! the whole Korean aspect...I have to admit...freaked me out. I had never eaten Korean food before! My boyfriend and I headed over at about 11 to experience all that you Yelpers had been raving about...and we had a blast! The menu was definitely confusing...but we both picked fun, exciting, and new dishes, and we had a blast trying new things together. I don't know if Yechon will be my weekly late-night hotspot...but I'm definitely glad I found it! Thanks Yelp!! read more

Pros: Local favorite so prepare to wait for a table. Food, especially the kimchi, is exceptionally fresh. Cons: Waitstaff is overly aggressive in clearing your table for the next guests. Parking lot is a madhouse. read more

I had heard about this place and seen all the reviews and longed to go. I walked in around 7pm on a Sunday night and we did have to wait a bit. It was about 10 - 15 mins before we got seated. We choose to get Samgypsal (you have to have a minimum of 2 orders of meat) and then we ordered more food later. We started eating the banchan (side dishes) which were delicious! I had a lot of fun speaking Korean to the waiters/waitresses. Most of them were amused with my Korean and I really enjoyed chatting with them. We got a bottle of soju (about $13) and then ordered a spicy Korean pancake later to fill our brimming with happiness tummies. All in all, the overall experience left me satisfied and wishing I could pitch a tent inside and never leave. I wished that I could be fat so I could eat more... ASA! May the year of the tiger shine brightly on Yechon! I'll be back with my tiger hat on! read more

Yechon is a machine. Though the servers, who are mostly women wearing flowy hanbok, may seem harmless, do not stand in their way because they will bulldoze you in pursuit of superior customer service. And that's what really made my experience at Yechon stand out. Even though I visited with my boyfriend on a busy Sunday night (the restaurant whenever I drive by, though, always seems busy), we were seated within 10 to 15 minutes, ordered in the next five, and received our food in less than 10 minutes. Our server was attentive, bright, and always expeditious in refilling our water glasses or banchan. Speaking of banchan, let's go to the food. For the price, Yechon offers pretty good Korean and Japanese offerings. We didn't order barbecue that night (Yechon is pretty famous for the late night bbq), but we did order sushi rolls as well as bibimbap. Along with your meal, you're given about six different banchan, or side dishes. These dishes included rice cake, kimchi, seaweed salad, and more. Don't be afraid to ask what things are and try everything. It all tasted fresh and delicious! The sushi rolls we ordered were large and tasted fresh. The bibimbap was prepared in the hot stone pot, but I was a bit disappointed by the relative lack of meat and the doneness of the egg (when it arrived, the yolk was already cooked as opposed to runny). I think their gochujang (red pepper paste sauce) lacked some punch as well, but the dish definitely hit the spot in terms of leaving me full. Overall, I'd give Yechon three stars for the food and added an additional star for quick and attentive service! Give it a try next time you're in Annandale~ Final tips: - They give you a buzzer that will notify you when a table is ready, but feel free to take a walk to the cafe next door. - If you run out of a certain side dish, ask for more! It's free refills, but of course, use tact and discretion. - You may want to eat slowly if you're looking to take your time in your meal--the server was very eager to give us our check once she noticed our dishes getting cleaned. Must come with the machine-like efficiency! read more

This is my go to spot for Korean. They are reasonably priced. Have a good menu with wide array of options. The food is consistently good...but not great. A big advantage is the 24/7 service...but the service itself is a bit uneven. I wish the on table grill service was run better, but if you want grill only...there are other options right down the street. I miss Han Sung Oak, but for now this is my place for the full menu I want to order read more

Food was better this past sunday. Service-- still poor. Seafood pancake-- the best! They seem to use "sweet rice flour"; so it is extra chewy. Pan fried Dumplings -- the best out of all the Korean restaurants I have tried in Annandale. 3) Yook Gae Jang-- it's pretty decent, though I think it can be spicier. 4) Kalbi Hot Stone Bibimbap -- Pretty good! I was actually surprised. The ribs were delicious! The only thing I didnt like was that they don't serve fermented kimchi --but that's just my preference. read more

What to eat: 1.) Galbijim is one of my favorite dishes here. The selection is large and the service is highly English-functioning. My best advice to you is if you're Korean and craving home food and you're not looking for an open-late restaurant, there's a lot better in the area. On the flip side, if you're looking for America-taylored ambiance and service, please come here or Honey Pig. The decor and waiter costume is fun and shows a bit of what Korea would look like on a post card. What to drink: Most likely, if you're coming here, you have already had your fair share of drinks. 1.) Otherwise, be sure to ask for "hot tea." It's complimentary. Service: Sometimes, there's a line out the door. Actually, there's almost always at least a bit of a line out front regardless of the time of day or day of the week. 90% of the consumers are not Korean so the service is definitely English-language functioning. As a restaurant with a traditional full service, sit-down menu, the food comes out in a lengthy 16-20 minutes. There are an excess of waiters and waitresses for table ratio, so it's not hard to flag down one a member of the staff. They stand huddled facing the patrons near the kitchen door. Parking: Shared lot with Breeze Cafe, let's just say you need to keep your fingers crossed while looking for a parking spot. There's an extra 4 spots behind the restaurant and another 4 for parallel along the side. The lot out front contains about 16-18 spots total. read more

A typical, traditional, boring-looking, but quality-foods Korean restaurant in Northern Virginia. I took my two non-Koreans here for dinner. It was my first time and didn't know what to expect. We were there quite early for dinner, around 5:30pm. There weren't that many people inside. The menu is quite over-whelming. They include both Korean and Japanese cuisine and have anything you can ask for. I didn't know what to order and was busy explaining what's what to my friends. The waitress, who dressed in cute Korean traditional clothes (han-bok), came by at least every 15 seconds and asked us whether we're ready to order or not. I had to send her back at least three times because we were ready to order. Maybe she thought she was being attentive but I found it bit annoying and they just wanted to quickly take our order (or our money...). I ordered a traditional beef stew called Kalbi-Tang and my two fellow friends followed me. The foods came about 7-8 minutes later, which tells me that stews were already cooked and they just re-heated. I don't know. I just didn't like how they quickly brought the foods. Maybe they're just fast people. -1 star The foods, however, wasn't very good. This is my favorite Korean dish, and I have had many of these at other Korean restaurants and this place ranks in bottom half on my list. The stew didn't have many meat to begin with and the soup wasn't flavorful at all. It kinda reminded me of those H-Mart $5 container soup that I paid $12 for. Not worth it. -1 star Maybe I do need to give this place another try. I hear from many friends who grew up in the area that this is one of better restaurants in the neighborhood. As of now, I'll remain at 3 stars and will write an update if I ever come here again. It may take a while. read more

This used to be our family go to restaurant, but this place has really changed. The food isn't as good and the prices have really gone up. The customer service isn't as good either. They don't seem to really care about their patrons. read more

Yechon - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

Sad to say, our last visit for lunch...was not up to their regular standards. The meat dishes were good....the rest of the combo boxes were not. We hope they improve. read more

Nothing beats the korean dining experience for me, which is exactly why this type of cuisine is my favorite. ...and of all the places in Annandale. ---Yechon is the best hands-down. Talk about a value of a meal ---This place is amazing. For those of you who have never had real korean food, seriously go now. It is the best. The flavors, the freshness of the ingredients, the spice -- It is pure bliss for your stomach. When you go to Yechon, you will receive an assortment of side dishes to feast on. And oh yes, they are free. In my opinion, the side dishes at Yechon are way better than other places in Annandale ---scallion pancake, potato salad, kimchi ( you guys, one of the 5 healthiest foods in the world according to many), pickled seaweed-- everything is delicious. When it comes to the entrees I usually go with one of two options -- the soon dubae jigae or the dolsot bibimbop. If I ate beef, I probably would go with the bulgogi, but I don't so those are my two go-to dishes. The soon dubae jigae is happiness for me. If you are looking for a great casserole stew dish, this is your meal. I usually get the seafood version -- it is my go-to meal on a chilly day or just when I'm looking for that spice in my food that is unavailable to me in the District. Tip, I usually like mine with egg in it. They charge you a $1 which I think is way overpriced, but if you want it, you will need to ask them to include it. If you are in the mood for something lighter, the dolsot bibimbop is wonderful. It is comprised of a bowl of vegetables, rice, egg, cooked with rice in a stone bowl. Healthy and packed with spicy flavors, it is a great meal that will leave you satisfied. read more

Yechon would've gotten more stars if it weren't for the terrible service. I went there with my family (grandparents, uncles, aunts, the kids, and all that jazz) We had a total of 8 adults, 1 eleven year old and a two year old. We were sat at a corner table that was not connected, now I know that taking 9 other people to a small Korean restaurant on a friday night is a terrible idea, but the least the employees could've done was have some common courtesy for the people that will be giving them tip. Not only were they confused with our order, but their staff was rude and disrespectful. On another note, the food was delicious. We ordered the seafood pancakes, Shrimp Tempura sushi, Salmon Skin sushi, Spicy Tuna Sushi, seafood tofu soup, chicken teriyaki, rice noodles, bulgogi, spicy pork and other things. Yechon would've definitely gotten at least a 4.5 if it weren't for the sucky service. Maybe ill have better luck next time. read more

I know this is a huge and popular establishment in this neighborhood, but there were a few things that didn't sit too well with me. 1. The lunch dolsot bibimbap I ordered didn't have an egg. That was pretty disappointing. It also didn't have as many vegetables as I've gotten in other restaurants. There was a lot of rice though (unproportional imho) 2. My friend asked the waitress what some of the items on the lunch menu were, and the waitress was dismissive and impatient. She didn't really explain what they were, and we couldn't keep the menus to compare and find the Korean word in the regular menu. 3. We had to ask for extra banchan more than once and the waitress didn't really pay attention to us. read more

Yechon has a wide range of dishes (Korean, Japanese), open 24/7, and reasonable priced. I went with a couple of my friends so this place is great for family and friend outings or late night eats. There was a bit of a fish stench so I thought it best to stick with Korean meat dishes. They bring out lots of ban chan side dishes which are great. I ordered a spicy oxtail soup and order of spicy pork belly. I was disappointed that they wouldn't cook it on the grill at our table unless you order more meats but it was just me eating it so they cooked it in the back. My friends ordered rice bowls and said they were good. My Yechon experience was A-OK and I would return but I prefer Honey Pig nearby- better sauce on their spicy pork belly and they'll cook on the grill in front of you and better service overall. read more