Delicious and affordable Korean food! Great service! I can definitely recommend this place. Definitely a hidden gem. read more

Yett Gol - Korean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Awesome Korean dishes. Friendly and prompt service. Overall, excellent food. Small but clean restaurant. Will definitely come back to try all their food on the menu. read more

A no-frills place that is simple but good. I came in on a random rainy and cold Tuesday for lunch to get the sul lung tang. It was good, not a lot of meat or noodles, but substantial enough for me. I think what I liked the most about this place was how homey it felt. I came on my own and it was just me and the server. She didn't come to ask me how my food was or ask me any questions while my food was there, and that was the exact type of service I love. She just let me do my own thing. I'd come back by myself on a rainy day again. read more

Wow, I haven't been here in forever and I remember coming as a kid with my parents when superbowl next door was too packed (RIP superbowl summer time crabs, they were the pinnacle of my childhood summers). They advertise two things here at this mom/pop Korean establishment- sul lung tang (ox tail soup) and naengmyun (cold noodles)...DO NOT DEVIATE. The sul lung tang is quite solid for the Maryland area and neangmyun is alright and as there aren't many places that can make a tasty naengmyun, this place is edible. Will I have cravings for these 2 dishes? Probably not often. As for other things on the menu, all the Koreans got the sul lung tang (I opted for the cold neangmyun as it was hot) and my mother? She chose the bi bim bap...bad choice mother dearest. My father and I tried to convince her otherwise but she insisted. What did she end up with? A fried egg, a couple of mushrooms, sliced fresh cucumbers, and some cooked carrots WITH a side of rice. What?! Seriously, bad looks. After we told the waitress she offered an apology and didn't offer anything else and still charged it. I understand you gotta make money but my mom was unhappy which in turn left my father and I stuck with a very unpleasant car ride back. Please don't get yourselves in trouble and stick to the two. read more

Yett Gol - Korean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

I'm korean and I don't like most korean places here but this is the one exception. the food is actually good, esp the naengmyun and spicy pork. and 설렁탕 is their specialty. read more

Amazing service and even better food. The restaurant has a welcoming and comforting environment. I'd recommend the establishment to anyone.

I'm super excited about this place because I feel like I found my go to place for mool nangmyun. The broth was authentic, delicious and distinctly homemade. My husband received a side of the bone broth (Seolleongtang) with his combo fried rice (bokumbap), and it was extremely rich and delicious. The fried rice was okay, and the combo does come with shrimp in the mix which is a plus. I wouldn't necessarily come here if all you wanted was the fried rice though. My parents and I used to go to K town in El Camino Real back in California to get authentic nangmyun, and it's really hard to find nangmyun of the same caliber in the east coast. This place came really close in terms of taste and noodle texture. It is the best place I've tried so far in the Bethesda/Rockville/Silver Spring area. The interior was simple, traditional, and clean. The service was excellent, and the waitress was extremely nice. Free parking. Come here if you want mool nangmyun or Seolleongtang. read more

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I came here on a Friday at 6pm as the first customers for dinner. I'm surprised there weren't as many people given the quality of the food and service. We ordered the soft tofu stew and the beef brisket soup (soseollungtang). Wow both were very reasonably priced at about 10 dollars each and delicious! The soft tofu had so much flavor and a lot of seafood (especially octopus yummmm). On top of that they gave us a kimchi pancake and multiple side dishes before we started the meal. The side dishes were fresh and so authentic. Felt like moms home cooked meals. We stayed for 3 hours talking and they never rushed us out and refilled our water at least 5-6 times. I'm definitely coming back and making this a regular place. read more

Yett Gol - Delicious tofu stew, highly recommend! They also have an egg in it so it's very authentic - Korean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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I recently went to Seoul and had no doubt the best Seul lung tang I've ever had. It was great but when I came home all the places I used to go around here for Seul lung tang lost their appeal. I had been wanting to try Yett Gol for a while but with it being not exactly close by I just never had the opportunity to. We finally decided to make our way to Yett Gol one Sunday for dinner and I'm so glad we did. I thought their Seul lung tang is the best in this area. Maybe there are better places in VA but I'm not ready to sit in traffic for an hour for it. The broth is so flavorful and rich but not heavy. They also have this hot sauce that I've never seen anywhere else that you can add to the broth that just takes it to another level. Both times we ordered extra brisket which is only $4 extra and well worth it IMO. They also put a ton of scallions in the broth which I love. I haven't tried anything else on the menu yet but my husband likes their bibim naeng myun as well. It's a hole in the wall type of place but service is good. They have a pretty limited menu but I would also just stick to what they do best. I see other yelper's pictures of Kalgooksoo but I don't think it's on the regular menu. It's one of the items they have up on the wall and I'll have to try that sometime. read more

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Charlotte's Cliff Notes: If you're looking for fresh naengmyeon noodles in the DMV area this is the spot. Area/atmosphere isn't great but overall still worth it IMO. See below for more specific details... So I love naengmyeon. My mom said that that was the only thing she craved when she was pregnant with me so think my self-proclaimed title of naengmyeon connoisseur has some merit. Now, I will say this is NOT the best naengmyeon that I've had in my lifetime of 31 years (plus a few additional months in the womb) but in the DMV, so far, it's the best I've had. Keep in mind, a good portion of the higher rating is because I/you cannot make fresh noodles at home, as it requires a whole machine/setup. Trust me. I've looked it up. So when I rate restaurants on this dish, it's really usually solely based on the flavors of the broth/sauce and execution of cooking the noodles. If it's the same or worse than what I can make at home, it's already a no go for me. Personally, if I'm going out and paying for food, I want to experience something that I wouldn't be able to do at home or would take me a lot of time/effort. And the ingredients to make this dish at home are so easily accessible and easy to make, it's a high bar to exceed expectations for me. And for those wondering, I promise I'm no chef. Sometimes I accidentally overcook my ramen noodles when I try to be fancy and add extra ingredients. Don't judge me. Timing everything so it doesn't overcook and is fully cooked is hard! Anyways, my mom and I got one of the bibim naengmyeon and one of the mul naengmyeon. My preference is the mul. Partially just out of my own preference but also because the bibim wasn't spicy. The broth for the mul version was decent. I also ordered an extra set of noodles for the mul and the second batch of noodles came out slightly overcooked, but it was still edible though. Now the atmosphere of the restaurant ain't great. If I were to describe it, I would say mom and pop shop that looks like it has seen some rough days and trying to recover. I'm sure it doesn't help that it's located in a shopping center that's not in the greatest of neighborhoods. But overall, I still think this place is worth it. Mind you, I haven't tried anything else on their menu other besides the banchan, which was mediocre. So this review is solely for their naengmyeon dish. Hopefully they serve naengmyeon year around. Need to check on that. I'm also planning to update my review once I go a few more times so be on the lookout! read more

Hidden Gem! It's tucked away in the sketchy corner of the shopping center on the northeast corner of Randolph Road and Georgia Avenue, between an African boutique and a dollar store, near the DMV Express. Small town vibe, simply decorated with a few ceramic masks and traditional Korean hats, wide flat brim and thimble shaped crown. The menu is only one sheet, both sides. Korean shows on the TV with Korean closed captions. In short, the atmosphere is the polar opposite of Iron Age. The barley tea was was piping hot, and much stronger than others I have tried. I went with the basic beef bibimbap. Five banchan came out while the entree was being prepared. The kimchi was excellent, just at the cusp of tender/crunchy, complex and the right amount of heat. The radish kimchi and sweet and sour radish were properly executed as was the noodle dish and the pickled onion, with flavors I couldn't identify but enjoyed as I tried to puzzle out. Each of the vegetables in the bibimbap (except the shiitake) was differently and intriguingly pickled. Even the gochujang (pepper paste) stood out, darker, more complex, and less fiery than any I'd had before. What sealed the deal for the fifth ***** was that instead of the commonplace miso soup, there was a bowl of their signature seul lung tang - beef bone broth. No browning, no vegetables, no flesh, it comes out milky white. No salt! If you want some it's in a crock on the table. I chose to take it unadorned, and found an ethereal subtlety, and a feeling that my stomach was saying "Boss, this stuff is incredibly healthful. Please, sir, may I have some more?" All that for %9.95 + tax. As the Michelin Guide says, "worth a detour". It will definitely become a stop any time I have an errand in that direction and an appetite for Korean. I'll also note that it's easy walking distance from the Glenmont Metro station, south on Georgia and turn left at the CVS. read more

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The service was good at first but then when I went to go leave, she demanded a bigger tip and I was very shocked, I told her I didn't have any more cash with me and she demanded that I give her more, when I told her I couldn't. She rolled her eyes and started complaining in Korean. read more

Got takeout from here. Impressed! Bimbim nengmyun - spicy and tasty! Mul nengmyun- this is hard to get right but they did it! They packed the noodles in a little liquid so they traveled really well Stir fried squid - spicy and cooked just right! Tofu soup - could've been spicier but everyone liked it Seafood pancake - hard to order for takeout because it's best hot, but had good amount of seafood in it Shrimp fried rice - standard and good Japchae - asked for no meat and they accommodated! Good flavor! The radish kimchi was delicious, cabbage kimchi a little on sour side but still very good. Highly recommend this place read more

4.5 stars. Come for a delicious sullongtang (bone broth soup w/ beef). This is obviously their specialty, and if you google "sullongtang dc area" this place comes out as your best bet. Nonkoreans take heed, sullongtang is the ultimate in bone stock stews. Boiled for (ideally) multiple days, it is the soup version distillation of God's butter (the marrow). Steaming hot in a ceramic bowl, you'll get a bowl of soup, vermicelli noodles, brisket and tripe, topped with a heaping portion of scallions. Salt generously and spice to your hearts content. Soups will come out without much salt so that you can season as you please. Kimchees are especially good here. Other banchan: pickled Korean pear, bean sprouts. Simple and tasty. Also, haemul pajeon (seafood scallion pancake). Awesome. Gotta try more sides. A sign on the wall says dogani tang (ox knee soup), but it is of menu. Is it for real? Don't know, gotta try ordering it sometime. Look. You can get bibimbap or kimchijigae anywhere. Eat what matters. read more

Yett Gol - Mixed sullongtang with brisket and extra tripe - Korean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

"Hole In the Wall". Soon doo bu is tasty and tonkatsu is like double usual portions! Solid!

A nice unexpected hole-in-the-wall Korean restaurant. Definitely feels very low key and family ran. I really appreciate it. Good food with fair prices. I would come back again. This place is only a 10-15 min walk away from me. It will probably be my go-to place for awhile for some comfort food. read more

Yett Gol - Tonkatsu with complimentary banchan - Korean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

The seafood pancakes were excellent. The protein and veggies in the bibimbap were on the smaller side. We had one bibimbap with beef and one with tofu. We enjoyed everything we ate, but we will probably not be back because of the portion size. read more

Very good soup. Especially feel very comfortable after having them. Hot, light salt, decent rice, good pickles. I think they use real beef broth rather than a MSG. Definitely go back again especially in the winter time. read more

Another big thanks to all the Yelpers who previously wrote about this little restaurant - without you, I never would've gone here! Yett Gol is located in the corner of one of those strip malls off of Georgia Ave - a little out of the way for us, but I'd def come again! I love korean food and I especially love soups in the winter. Yett Gol has a very warming and tasty sul lung tang! I love that you can season your soup to your taste. We also ordered a hae mul pajun (seafood pancake) to share which has more of an...eggy texture. Still delicious however! My SO ordered the yook gae jang, which had just the right amount of spice (don't be scared of the vibrant red color when it comes out!). Prices are reasonable, service was decent and the food was delicious. I can't complain! read more

I have been to this spot multiple times and love it! The yukgaejang was truly fantastic and you can't go wrong with the seolleongtang. I leave satisfied and happy every time. The staff are very friendly and the prices are very reasonable. Happy to have discovered this gem! read more

Great hidden gem and in the fairly rundown Glenmont shopping center, and you have to look closely because the sign is not only small, but in Korean with no Roman script. Probably the best Korean restaurant I've been to in Montgomery County, definitely the best in greater Silver Spring. They specialize in naeng myeon (cold noodles) and seol leong tang (a white beef bone based soup) but have other Korean soups and dishes such as bibimbap as well. They don't have Korean bbq, so you'll have to go else where if you're looking specifically for that, but don't overlook place for too long; this is easily some of the best made Korean food I've had in a long time and the prices are extremely reasonable compared to the Korean restaurants in Rockville. If you're going for the first time, I will say naeng myeon is a bit of an acquired taste for new comers to Korean food but you can't go wrong with a bowl of seol leong tang! read more

Good food, but everything costs 4 dollars more than the listed price on the menu. So the 9.50 soup actually costs 13.50 and so on... que engañoso read more

Updating *again*: I will fight any yelper who tries to argue that there is a better restaurant for 4 miles in any direction. This is the best place to eat. Period. I'm updating my review because I've been to a bunch of Korean restaurants in the area now and this is by far the best one--especially if you are into korean soups. The Soon Doo Bu and Kimchi Jiggae are my personal favs especially this time of year when it's cold outside. The other best part about this restaurant is that, like proper Korean restaurants, you get a variety of kimchis as an kind of appetizer. If you are looking for Korean in silver spring you'd be crazy to go somewhere else. read more

Great little homey restaurant. It's like eating at a friends house. Good food service and prices.

I had the sul lung tang and seafood pancake, both of which were extremely filling and delicious. The meat in the sul lung tang isn't as plentiful as I usually like it, but the broth itself tastes is light and warms the belly. The atmosphere is lovely, the waitress was incredibly kind, and overall it was a wonderful dining experience. read more

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Love, love this mom n pop place. Been coming over for the Sul Long Tang here for nearly a decade and the taste has stayed consistent. I have yet to find a better Sul Long Tang place in the DMV area. I've noticed they have recently expanded their menu but honestly the reason why I come to this place is for the Sul Lang Tang so I have not tried other dishes yet. This place will always have a special place in my heart and I will come here whenever I'm in the area. read more

LOVE this hole in the wall Korean restaurant! This is the right place for an excellent home cooked meal that will warm your spirits and make you miss your mother or grandmother. You're instantly greeted by an older Korean couple and there are no assigned seats, pick an open seat! Their menu is simple yet hearty. They are know for their sullangtang and naengmyun according to the signs on their windows, which are both delicious Korean staples. There are several other delicious options on the menu, but I can only vouch for the sullangtang which is a savory, rich beef broth. You can choose several different sullangtangs based upon what you would like in the soup (tripe and/or beef). The soup base is rich so you definitely know that someone has been cooking it for a while. The banchan (side dishes) are basic including a variety of kimchi, bean sprouts, etc. The flavors of the banchan are absolutely amazing. During their dinner hours they offer a complimentary kimchi pajun (pancake). After eating all the soup and side dishes, you will definitely leave feeling content! Never disappointed after a great meal at Yett Gol! read more

---2.5 Stars--- "Yo Goober! Where's the meat!?" - Homer It's summertime, so I haven't been to Yet Gol in several months. This is b/c I refuse to go back for the naengmyung (cold buckwheat noodles), which is $10 and comes w/ 1 slice of brisket, 2 if you're lucky. The last time I was here earlier this year, I asked for extra meat and I got 1 more slice of brisket for a $1.50 upcharge - not even the Hispanics ladies @ Chipotle are this stingy with their meat. If you're not a big meat eater, you'll love their naengmyun, and I'd love to come w/ you here so that you can give me your slice. The bibim naeungmyun - cold buckwheat noodle mixed in a sweet & spicy sauce is almost lick-the-bowl good. It comes w/ 1/2 a hard-boiled egg and 1 or 2 slices of brisket. For $10, I'd rather give my money to Myoung Dong, which is a better value and provides much more meat: http://www.yelp.com/biz/myoung-dong-beltsville#hrid:HhH1lI2mB5fPnNxTrvOxKg If it's wintertime, however, this place is a destination for fantastic soups no matter where you live. The seolleongtang http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seolleongtang here rivals several places my friends took me to in both NY and LA and the kimchi and pickled radish--a flaming version of dai kon--are some of the best you can get in the area. But be warned, both are heavily fermented so for you Korean-food newbs or those that like your kimchi's fresh, you probably won't like it. Unlike the naengmyun, the seolleongtang has an acceptable amount of meat, but it also comes w/ tripe, which I usually ask them to leave out. And for you newbs, the soup comes completely unsalted so it will be bland. There's sea salt on the table you are supposed to add but make sure you add a little, stir, taste, and add more if needed. If you add too much, your broth will be ruined. From time to time, they'll also give you suh-bee-suh (free food), in the form of kimchi pa-jun (Korean pizza) or mandoo, and they'll also give you service, in the form of servers. The chicken stir-fry ($15) is also very good here albeit pricey, but make sure you ask for it extra spicy. 2.5 stars b/c it's only good 1/2 of the year for meat-eaters. read more

Yet Gol is known for its Sul Long Tang - which is a white broth made from ox. The sullongtang is pretty good. The yaki-mandu - fried dumplings are decent. If you're lucky you may get a free pa-jeon (savory pancake). It's simpler than the pay-for pa-jeon, can't really complain about a free item I guess. The employees are friendly and somewhat attentive. The restaurant interior is, well frankly, in horrible condition. There are almost always 2 TVs on in the dining area. A larger one for the patrons and a smaller one where the workers sit and watch Korean drama. Not that professional, but makes it feel more like you're sitting in some alley restaurant in Korea. I don't know if people who aren't from Korea actually want to feel this way. But yea. They are known to be open relatively late for the suburbs - though I'm not sure exactly what their hours are. Satisfactory Korean eats. Especially if you're up late in Silver Spring. 2.5 Stars. read more

A really delicious hole in the wall. Amazing Korean food, a very welcoming atmosphere, an all-around gem.

We've been here two more times and I'm really digging this place. I enjoy their appetizers very much and I had their Kimchi Jigae again, and it's still very good. Last time, I had their Yook Gae Jang (Spicy Beef Soup) and it's delicious. They specialize in Sul lung Tang (Beef Noodle soup) and Neng Myun (Cold Noodle Soup) here, but I've found their soups to be perfect. Can't wait 'til I quit craving Kimchi Jigae and get to try their Jae Yook Bokkum (Spicy Beef Stirfry). Prices are reasonable too ;) read more

Even though there aren't that many items on the menu, I still love this place. It's a very laid back setting where I don't feel judged even if I come in wearing sweat pants and a hoodie. The sullung-tang is the thing to get! Make sure to ask them to take out the tripe if you're not into the stuff. I personally think they serve some of the best kkak-doo-gi (spicy radish) in Montgomery County so I always ask for more. And if you go in on a good day they'll give you the kimchi boo-ching-gae (kimchi "pancake") along with your dinner. Their yookae-jang (spicy soup with beef, veggies, and noodle) and kimchi-jjigae are okay, but the mool-neng-myun (buckwheat noodles in cold broth) is not that good at all...the bibim-neng-myun is better. The dol-sot-bibim-bap (rice with veggies and beef, comes in heated stone bowl) and bokum-bap (fried rice) are always good choices, but nothing too special. Oh - and I like their fried dumplings. Hmm...I've probably tried everything on the menu, but don't remember right now... So I guess all this so say that the food here is just some authentic home cooking...it's nothing too fancy or pretentious...and sometimes that's just what I'm craving. read more

I wish I could say more, but the best thing about this restaurant is that it's open late. And in suburban Silver Spring, that's hard to come by. I've rarely seen any non-Koreans at Yet Gol, which says a lot about the authenticity of the restaurant. But sometimes you need a little more than authenticity to convince you to visit a restaurant, huh? So here it is: Yet Gol specializes in soups and stews, and the sullung tang (beef broth with vermicelli noodles) and bibim naengmyun (cold buckwheat noodles in a sweet, spicy sauce) are my favorites at Yet Gol. I can't figure out on what condition they do this, but sometimes, your server might place a complimentary kimchi pancake on your table. Score! So, I guess you noticed that I didn't rate this restaurant too high - but don't be deceived! Sometimes, it just hits the spot, especially on a cold winter night when I take that first spoonful of steaming sullung tang with the perfect amount of salt, green onions and beef; or in the summer when those sweet and chewy naengmyun noodles hits my tongue! Yum! So I'll see you at Yet Gol this weekend? Maybe 11pm? Is that too late? :) read more

Great authentic Korean place. Very friendly place. Good food, fast service with a smile! Hidden gem. read more

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Excellent Korean food. Simple. Pretty inexpensive. I came in on a Sunday for a late lunch by myself. Would definitely return and plan to! Quick service and I'm completely stuffed. Don't be deterred by the location; it's not super pretty. But the food is worth it. read more

Yett Gol - Yukgaejang - Korean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Ventured to Yet Gol on Nov. 26, 2011 per a friend's recommendation. Also, we didn't feel like driving from Rockville, Md., to Springfield, Va., for seolleongtang. I'm not a big fan of seolleongtang, but my wife is, and she said the soup was very good. So good that she said she may never venture to Springfield again. Friends who dined with us also liked the seolleongtang. My daughter and son devoured the naengmyun, which is always a good sign in our book. I ordered tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork), which was ok. I should've ordered tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet), which was crispy, succulent and sprinkled with the right amount of tonkatsu sauce. Thankfully, my friend ordered it as a side dish, which I proceeded to eat more than half. The banchan was delicious. The ggakdugi (cubes of kimchi) were fresh -- not soft, but hard enough to have that crunch when you bit into them. The spinich and kongnamul were also very good. This will definitely be our place to go to rather than trying to brave rush-hour traffic on the Beltway to get to Annandale or Springfield. read more

The menu isn't extensive here but it does what it offers well. On this visit the meat sulungtang and bibimbap was ordered. Both were very good. The radish cube kimchi was nicely cut into bite sizes and yummy. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area and in the mood for Korean food. There aren't many other choices nearby anyway. read more

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This place is an average Korean joint. I don't have have anything too positive or too negative to say about this place. Apparently the two things best things you can have are the : 1) Bi Bin Gook Soo (noodles mixed with hot pepper paste) 2) Seul lung tang (Beef bone soup) On the side note, they had sparkling Korean rice wine here. First time I ever tried that and thought it was interesting. If you ever go to this establishment you should try it if you are bold like I am in trying new things...it's either a luv it or hate it thing. read more

This place is tasty!!! A great Ma and Pa shop (gotta support their fab cooking), although be warned...it's hidden behind a tree in an outlet shopping place. We couldn't see it from afar and had to guess and check it out. Nevertheless, I ordered mul neangmyun and my sister had bibim neangmyun...which was delicious, considering she just came back from Seoul and I from San Diego/LA. They served it with some yummy beef broth in a kettle on the side. The soondubu, jigaes, and pulgogi smelled tempting from spying on other ppl's orders. Plus, most of the customers are Korean, owing to its taste and authenticity. Check it out!!! read more

I have been going to this place since at least 1994 and there is nothing spectacular about it. Its been owned by the same people with the same food. BUT! this place has the best sul lung tang in the Washington D.C. area. Yes. this place beats all of the korean places in VA. And yes I really think this place has better sul lung tang than Gahm Mi Oak in NYC. (i think they are in NJ now). but nothing else! don't eat the banchan (cuz it sucks) don't eat the naegmyun or yukhaejang or whatever. just the sul lung tang. maybe the haemul pajun. but thats it. don't eat anything else here. this restaurant did not last this long because of their vast menu. it has flourished over 1 thing. and that is SUL LUNG TANG. if you're fiending for some pho on a cold brisk day or a wicked hangover, try this place. you might be in for a surprise. read more