The highlight of our meals in DC! Anju delivered on food quality, flavor, service, ambience, and value. My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed the broccoli tempura, ssam board, and kimchi jigae. Portions were large and we couldn't finish everything, even though we really wanted to. Cocktails were tasty and inventive as well. read more

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Amazing service. Unique, delicious food sure to 'wow' anyone visiting. They're on an episode of Somebody Feeds Phil for a reason. Service is lovely and the vibes are trendy restaurant meets neighborhood hotspot. The brunch is actually my favorite meal - order the tater tots! Unlike any others I've had. For lunch/dinner get the fried chicken. They have a short happy hour from 5-6pm but a good one! They'll occasionally have themed events and celebrate their bday every year with deals! read more

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Absolutely loved our dining experience at Anju! Everyone in our party opted for the family style tasting menu option with the curated drink pairings. The highlight of the first course was the Guksu (buckwheat somen noodles), but the yache mandu, chikin, spring yache, and yukhoe are all worth noting. The second, main course did not disappoint! The pork and kimchi fried rice, palace ddukbokgi, and dak jjim were all delicious, but everyone agreed that the branzino (saengseon) was the best. We couldn't get enough of the three desserts (black sesame bungeoppang, pat pound cake, and mango sorbet) and the soju pairings were perfect. Service was also great - servers were attentive and accommodating and on our way out the door, compliments to the bar staff led to being offered complimentary soju. Loved our visit and will definitely be back! read more

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Went for a double date and was seated on time. We tried their dinner dishes and were surprised at the big portions! The chia seeds in the steak tartare were visually interesting (lol) but it didn't impact the flavor (very flavorful). I loved the palace ddukbokgi rice cakes and the sweet soy sauce. Overall great dining experience but their second floor lacked a strong AC, and it felt very stuffy in a hot summer night. read more

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It's been too long since we've been to Anju. Service 10/10. Vibe 10/10. Food 9.999999/10. Don't get me wrong that everything was delicious. I understand anju is drinking food designed to be saltier to pair with. It felt like that salt and sauciness level was just a hair too much for me. The quality of the food is crazy. The beef in the ssam was steakhouse level and almost felt sacrilege to put it with perilla and pickled radish. The happy hour deals are pretty nice. Saucy finger food however might not be the best first date but maybe second date move. Thankfully, my wife is accustomed to me needing to use napkins. Long story short we love what The Fried Rice Collective is doing. read more

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My partner and I came here for brunch and absolutely loved it. We ordered the chicken and waffles, steak and eggs, and tater tots, and everything was delicious. The chicken and waffles were our favorite. The portions were generous, the food was perfectly cooked, and the cocktails were just as impressive. The ambiance was warm and welcoming, and the service was excellent. Our waiter gave great recommendations and made us feel right at home. Overall, it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Highly recommend this spot for a relaxed and satisfying brunch. read more

ANJU - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We did the tasting menu, which was $105 a person. We got a large table upstairs, which was great for our large group. The starters were very good -- would specifically recommend the fried chicken, impossible meat dumplings, and the broccoli. the main dishes were just okay, and dessert was good. the service was quite slow -- the full meal took over 3 hours which was a bit tiring for a weekend night. read more

Came here for dinner on a Thursday evening. We were able to walk in around 7 pm and be seated outside. It is a really nice atmosphere and the food looks so good. The server was so friendly and very attentive. He gave great recommendations! We ordered the mend, palace ddukbokgi, and the dak jjim. At first we thought it was sad that the panchan was extra but it did come with a a side of kimchi. The dishes were on the more expensive side by they were very large. Everything tasted so good. Mandu was crispy and flavorful! The food was such high quality. We had enough meals for 2 and was worth the price! We had a great meal! read more

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Ordered: - Yukhoe (5/5): The star of the show! This was the best beef tartare we've ever had. The fusion of flavors created a familiar yet different take on tartare. The lotus crisps pair perfectly with the tartare although they weren't actually very crispy and we would have preferred a larger portion of crisps since we quickly ran out. - Tuna bibimguksu (4/5): Quite spicy, but super refreshing and well balanced between flavors and textures. We also liked the cuts of tuna, but wished for more. I would say that we would have enjoyed this more if we had known to ask for less spice. - Ssam board (4/5): Not your typical galbi and was more like a proper steak that was sliced up for the ssam. A bit expensive for what you get and wish there were more of each veggies included, but the galbi felt very premium to us. Overall (4/5): Anju was quite busy when we arrived but we had a reservation and got seated immediately upstairs. We were a fan of the vibe and lighting and it wasn't too loud. Service was good and with the yukhoe making a strong impression on us, this restaurant was a great intro to DC! Make sure to get reservations ahead of time to sit at the tables, my girlfriend's previous experiences were at the bar and at a windowsill bar seating spot that were still nice but not as date vibe-y. read more

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We had an unfortunate experience with one of the mains, the Ori Juk (duck breast with goguma juk). The duck breast was quite undercooked for us -- very dark red inside and extremely tough, to the point that it was difficult to chew. We politely asked if it could be cooked a bit more. When it came back, the top side looked fine, but once flipped over, the underside was clearly burnt, which resulted in a bitter taste. We appreciated the staff's effort to fix the dish, but unfortunately it still wasn't enjoyable after the second attempt, which was really disappointing given the price point. read more

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Made reservations here online thru resy and luckily the hostess could switch our in time on a busy Saturday night. We were very lucky. We enjoyed a nice dinner upstairs in the dining room and had some cocktails beforehand at the downstairs bar. It was a very nice evening enjoying dinner at anju after being highly recommended to us from some regulars. We enjoyed the fried chicken appetizer and a few mandu for a starter. The fried chicken was the absolute best thing, I wish I would have gotten that for my meal. We also ordered a few entrees and enjoyed them family style. Ranking entrees starting at best: duck, duck, kalbi, dakgyn? (In the hot bowl), and the lamb chops. Most of the time, Korean food has great side dishes, and some were great here. We did get the bottle of house soju but we should have maybe gotten a flavored one instead of the plain. All in all, we liked this special venue and had a blast. This is definitely a place for celebrating special occasions, you are made to feel loved. Jake n kev read more

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We started with cocktails that were inventive. I loved my pumpkin pie drink very much!! Four of us started by sharing 4 appetizers: (1) Mandi, (crispy moist, succulent; would get again), (2) Sogogi Mandi (came in more of a flavorful broth), (3) Double fried chicken/chikin (so juicy inside and so crunchy outside; worth every calorie. It had a little kick at the end), and (4) Tuna/ganjang guksu (this dish was served cold and very refreshing. Loved the base of sliced pears and cool noodles.) For mains/sides we got (1) Branzino/Saengseon. (This was my favorite dish. Delicious but wish the fish was bigger), (2) Kimchi Fried Rice (my friend's favorite dish), (3) the Palace Ddukbokgi with bulgogi (the meat was incredible), (3) pickled cucumbers (see below), (4) sweet lotus root (yummy), and (5) kimchi. For dessert we split the sticky toffee pudding and the s'mores panna cotta. That panna cotta was one of the best desserts I've had in a long time. Loved the smear of roasted marshmallow! Could be a death row dessert. Everyone like both desserts. No leftovers despite us all being full. Portions were very generous. Most amazing meal!!! Lighting flattering and very very cool music. Our service was perfect. My 2 only minor complaints: steel chopsticks were fancy but smooth and harder to work. The pickled cucumber side dish was not cut in bite size pieces. So, it was hard to eat and even harder to share. Trying to cut it proved challenging. read more

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Korean fusion at its best, is when you cross fall-off-the-bone goat and black bean sauce with noodles -- the Yeomso Jjajangmyeon was "udderly" delicious. Honors to the Sweet Lotus Root (dense, tastes like dense cake), any Mandu (you have to try every country's dumplings). read more

Stopped by while visiting DC and tried the happy hour. Had the Daeji Galbi Jjim (spicy pork ribs). They were really good and worth the price! Good spot if you're looking for Korean bar food! read more

ANJU - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came here with friends and had no idea that I was in for such a treat. It was absolutely amazing. Everything we had from the drinks to the appetizers to the mains were all exceptional. The portions are extremely large and definitely shareable. I highly recommend the Korean fried chicken, shrimp fried rice and toffee cake. read more

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Amazing!! Everything was amazing! It was my birthday and they had a bday card at the table when we arrived. The food was delicious and the kimchi fried rice is a must. My daughter wanted to order more to go for when we left. The staff was all kind and delivered! I loved the set up of the restaurant with the 2 floors. It felt open but also private. read more

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ANJU was such a hit from start to finish! We had reserved a Saturday date night and were running a bit late because of Traffic and the hosts were very accommodating regardless and we still got our table as reserved. Loved the ambiance, very warm and cozy. Due to being late, we ordered most things at the same time and our items came in perfect order without delay. For food we ordered the Chicken Mandu special they had for the night which was absolutely delicious, especially paired with the sriracha-peanut sauce. We also ordered the tuna Ganjang Guksu, which was so refreshing, the noodles with the tuna and the pears was a combination I would have never thought of but went so great together. For main entrees, we ordered the famous Kimchi Fried Rice and the Kimchi Jigae from the Classics. We loved both equally, the bang bang shrimp at the top of the fried rice was a nice crunchy touch. No bite of rice was ever dry. These are very saucy entrees so get your bellies and taste buds ready! We took half of each entree home because of how greatly generous their portions were and had some for lunch the next day which was even better! We did not try any of their desserts but were so tempted to try the S'more's Pannacota, something to try next time. Overall a great choice for a windy, cold Saturday night and will be returning, especially for their brunch that looked amazing!! read more

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We visited Washington DC and were looking for good Korean food for dinner. We stumbled upon Anju and saw it had great reviews! They have downstairs and upstairs seating so plenty of space to hold customers. This Korean spot is a little more upscale and trendy compared to your homey vibes of mom and pop Korean restaurant. They don't really serve a bunch of banchan on the side like most Korean restaurants. We did receive kimchi on the side but I'm not sure if that came with one of our dishes or not. We ordered a couple of dishes: the Ssam board ($42 before tax) and the "Gwanja" seared scallops ($38 before tax). Both dishes were great and delicious. Scalloped were nicely cooked and big pieces. The ssam board prime Galbi was also cooked wonderfully - meat was not chewy and overcooked at all, very tender and paired nicely with the sides for making your wrap. Although both dishes were tasty, it is quite expensive especially for the scallops. Only a few pieces with a few clams and it was $38 before tax and tip. I can see the prime Galbi being a more expensive cut, so $42 is not bad considering most steak places charge that much anyway per plate. Not sure if the scallops are worth the price point but the Ssam board definitely is! Still recommend checking out the restaurant if you're ok with splurging a bit for upscale Korean food. Staff were friendly and the vibes were nice. read more

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A gem of a small bar-restaurant tucked away in DC, and it's clear why it's so popular--reservations are a must due to its cozy size. My friends and I decided to spend an evening here, and it was an experience to remember. We started with the homemade makgeolli, and it was a delightful surprise. The alcohol content was noticeably higher than the bottled versions you find in the market, evidenced by our rosy cheeks after a few sips. It was smooth, refreshing, and paired perfectly with the rest of our meal. The honey corn was a simple yet comforting dish, served warm with just the right amount of sweetness. The yukhoe (raw beef) was incredibly fresh, tender, and seasoned to perfection. However, the highlight of our night was the black sesame ice cream. It was rich, creamy, and full of nutty sesame flavor, rounding off our meal on a high note. read more

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As a Korean I felt a duty to write this review. Anju's food is terrible. I ordered the kimchi jjigae and bibimbap. The kimchi jjigae was awful. Over salted, way too oily, and majorly lacking flavor. Also the pork that they put in the soup are giant chucks instead of thin slices. They use soft tofu instead of the traditional firm tofu. Probably the worst kimchi jjigae i've ever had. Next the bibimbap was decent but too oily again. I will say, they give you a very generous portion which is nice but not nice enough to save this review. Lastly, my order came with no side dishes(banchan) even though I ordered two entrees. Not even a small side of kimchi. Every Korean dish should be served with banchan. Anju is another attempt at trying to cash out on the surge in popularity of South Korean culture. Serving overpriced dishes with recipes that were born out of necessity. A major let down. read more

ANJU - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Had a birthday dinner at Anju in DC. We had Panchan (set of three) Soy-brined Chayote, Sweet Lotus Root, Mul kimchi and Palace Ddukbokgi, Korean "Jambalaya", Broccolini Twigim and kids had Chikin. The food was very good but the vegan/vegetarian options are very limited. They had no juice for kids and they did not offer any sweet or a pastry as it was a birthday dinner. In terms of the place itself, they do have rubber grips but I found the stairs going up and a step down to get to the bathroom a bit slippery. A lady fell down in front of the bathroom right next to us. They did have a sign there to be careful but that was not that visible. read more

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DO NOT GO HERE FOR BRUNCH! They CANNOT get away with calling this monstrosity doenjang jjigae it's not right... tasted like the lightest miso soup ever with a whole zucchini in it... plus it came out room temp. kimbap box with 3 shrimps and somebody's leftover tuna was $28??? Also got galbi and eggs which sucked big time plus they didn't ask how we wanted it cooked and it came out BLUE in some parts. This menu feels like a fever dream and of course it's easily the worst "korean" food I've ever had. I feel robbed... read more

ANJU - This is supposed to be Doenjang- Jjigae... WTF - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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**gorgeous plating, lively atmosphere, supportive staff; but not all items were a hit I was SO excited to try this place! Many of my DC friends had raved about it. When I finally went, we ordered the "Chikin", ramyun fried rice, honey corn, mandu, and a strawberry lychee lemonade. Starting with the positives! The lemonade was so refreshing on the hot summer day. The ramyun fried rice was also packed with flavor and such a large portion! It was served on a hot stone, so the rice got nicely crispy on the bottom. The mandu was probably the best appetizer--crispy and savory and well-presented! The decor is modern but cozy, and the server was very attentive. Unfortunately, I was not as impressed with some other items. The "Chikin", which is a Korean fried chicken with spicy sauce, was a disappointment. The sauce/breading completely separated from the chicken. And the meat was very dry. I know Korean restaurants do typically use chicken breast for fried chicken, but this one was unbearably dry. The honey corn was also ok, nothing too special (I did not love the chips on this dish). I'd likely return to try some other items! read more

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We came here for dinner after a fellow conference attendee recommended it. The neighborhood was beautiful. We didn't get to see the upstairs since we walked in and it was booked with reservations. That's totally okay though because the bartender was AMAZING. He explained the dishes we inquired about. He was very attentive and friendly. I wish I remembered his name but he was an Asian man in his early 30's. The fellow diners were also super friendly. Being from San Antonio, I was happy to offer my souther hospitality. I let a patron try our Chikin and she was super appreciative since she was dining alone and didn't have room in her appetite to try but really wanted to sample. We both agreed it was fantastic. It was my favorite, next to the Korean "jambalaya", the Ssam Board and the Dak Mandu. Honestly might be worth the 3 hour plan ride just to come back. 10/10 recommend. read more

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We are here for a conference. This location is in an older home. It is rather tight and our party of nine had to split up quite a bit. The aesthetic is an interesting mix. You will share table space with other parties. The service is prompt and efficient. The smaller group of four ordered several dishes. The mandu were tasty. I had the steak tartare dish with pine nuts. It was not what I was expecting but it was fully flavorful and a unique take. One of my companions chose the fish while the other tried the veg mandu. All in all, a flavorful place you should visit. read more

I am going to need everyone to make a reservation and eat here (actually don't so I can keep getting in lol) came with some friends to celebrate my 30th birthday and it did not disappoint! The food was so good and service was so fast! The portions were also huge, but I'm glad I can enjoy the leftovers! When you walk in you are greeted and then taken upstairs to the dining area. It's a pretty laid back vibe which is awesome! They seem to be busy all the time so 100% recommend making a reservation. read more

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Five Stars - A Must-Try Spot in D.C.! We're visitors from California, and after hearing amazing things about the fried fish here, we knew we had to check it out. If it was good enough for the South Korean president to try during his visit to D.C., then it was definitely good enough for us! We ordered the fried Branzino, and let me tell you--it was absolutely fire! Perfectly crispy on the outside, tender and flavorful on the inside. We also had the Korean fried chicken, and wow--sooo good! Every bite was packed with flavor, and the crunch was next level. Beyond the food, the vibe here is great, especially during happy hour. Chef Angel and his staff made our experience even better with their warm hospitality and top-notch service. Huge thanks to Angel and the team for an unforgettable meal! We will most certainly be back next time we're in town. Five stars all the way! read more

ANJU - Bibim Bap, maeun dwaeji galbijjim - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Brunch here was 10/10. Our waiter was friendly and graciously answered all of our questions. The cocktails were nice and balanced - flavorful but not too sweet. Everything we ate was delicious but I especially liked the loaded tots and the catfish sandwich, which was light even though the fish was fried. The decor is very cute, it gives an outdoor/indoor feel even when seated inside and upstairs. Parking took a while as a lot of the street parking in the area is reserved, so get there a little early if you're driving. read more

ANJU - Rice and shine - inspired by mango sticky rice - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Excited to try out Anju! Started off with two of the most popular apps, the mandu and fried chicken. The mandu are big and has a delicious savory pork filling. I wish they were a tad bit hotter but understandable since it was busy during dinner and one of their popular items. We really enjoyed the fried chicken as well. The white bbq sauce mixed with the gochuchang well. I also liked how several of the breast and thigh pieces were also taken off the bone so it was easy to eat. Apps are generously portioned especially the chicken, we were kinda full already but we rallied! The Galbi is good for sharing. The meat was smoky and flavorful. Cocktails are fun and seem to be rotating frequently. We will def save room for their sticky toffee pudding next time. read more

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Hands down favorite Korean spot with amazing ambiance and great flavors. I love their soups and also the chicken potato dish!

This was the most perfect experience!! My friend and I were working at her apt in dupont and getting a bit down on ourselves and the state of the world. I checked the time and it was 5:50 so I said, "while we're taking a break and talking, we might as well do it at happy hour." Her eyes lit up with excitement and we dashed to get dressed, put on shoes, and run to anju (HH ends at 6 pm). We were seated outdoors on the most perfect patio by 5:55, ordered in 2 min, and had our drinks in hand by 6:02. Needless to say, the service was amazing and so kind. Our drinks were delicious--I loved the cutie fruity soju shot with my beer--while the chicken sandwich and mandu were delightful. I've had better chicken sandwiches and I would enjoyed more sauce/flavor, but it seemed double fried in the Korean style which I appreciated. It was also visually beautiful and just what we needed to treat ourselves. 10/10 happy hour experience and I would come back again for sure read more

ANJU - Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Mandu - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great for happy hour, will definitely be returning. The mandu was delicious, the sauce you could drink on its own. The sandwich has a wonderful breading on the chicken, not too have but super flavorful. read more

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Trendy and decent happy hour. Good menu for brunch and great fried chicken. The makgeolli was also delicious. Not a fan of a korean restaurant that charges per banchan. Service is smooth and good busy spot to go out with friends or on a date. read more

I was really looking forward to finally trying Anju but I was not impressed with my experience. We tried 3 different dishes, which included a carpaccio, dumplings curry sauce and Korean jambalaya. I can see that they are focusing on Korean fusion food rather than regular Korean food but the combinations did not hit for me. Service was also kinda poor this night. Not sure if we were unlucky or if it's always like this. read more

ANJU - Mandu with curry sauce - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The food was delicious! Also the waiter was very kind and he helped us celebrate my sisters birthday. It was a very nice place and it wasn't crowded nor was it loud. It's definitely a nice place to also have a date. Definitely will be back for brunch and to dine in again and try another dish. read more

ANJU - Yukhoe - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We came here for brunch and for dinner. Both are good but I'd prefer the dinner menu. Everything was good but my fave is the Ssam board, the prime galbi is so flavorful and tender. And you can wrap it in lettuce, rice and condiments. The Mandu was really good as well. The fried chicken was good but I think the white sauce took away from the flavor tbh. Just an overall great experience. From the good food to the waiters to the decor and seating. Very accommodative and a nice area with street parking. read more

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Very solid food. Worth a trip for sure. I have only ever gone for brunch but I will try to return for dinner.

I'm visiting DC to celebrate my daughter's birthday and told her to pick a restaurant for dinner. She's been wanting to go to Anju for over a year so this is where she made the reservation. And what an amazing dining experience! The staff was friendly and willing to recommend dishes that go well together and then help with a wine pairing. The service was perfectly timed so we could enjoy our appetizers and soju before our mains came out. The food was excellent and each bite was a celebration on the tongue. The spicy, sweet, savory, and bitter mixes made the meal a delight from first bite to last. We ordered Mandu for our appetizer and the dumplings were bursting with meat, piping hot and flavorful. For mains we chose Saengseoh Gui which is a breaded branzino perfectly cooked! Flaky white fish that was moist and not overly breaded. It literally melts in your mouth. We also had Gwanja which are seared scallops and for a table with 4 people we had to share the scallops as there are only 3 but every bite was perfect. The sauce adding to the delicate flavor of the scallops rather than overpowering it. Arable favorite was the Dak Jjim which is a sort of stew with chili-braised chicken thighs, potatoes and onion. We ate this last as it had a kick and was savory and delicious on a cool night. We had the Rioja with the meal and it paired nicely. Our server helped us choose panchan of sweet lotus root, soy braised choyote and pickled cucumbers. Flavor explosions with each bite! For dessert we couldn't decide so we had the Black Sesame Tres Leche and the Banana Milk Funnel Cake. Both were delicious but there was something extra special about the funnel cake - a fun and more complex dessert than my southern grandmother's banana pudding. We hope to come back the next time we are here for a visit! The music mix, the decor, the friendly staff and the amazing food made for more than just a meal, it is a wonderful memory. read more

ANJU - Our mains - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Celebrating my birthday at Anju was such a delight. It happened to be a rainy, cold evening, so these dishes were perfect for the evening. Anju has a cozy neighborhood feel. Relaxing atmosphere with friendly waiters. My friend and I tried a little bit of everything for the "starters". Which aren't really appetizer sized. The spicy chicken is a half a chicken. The Brussel sprouts were yummy as well as the dumplings and fall salad. We were practically fully before ordering our entrees. The Dolsot Bibim Bap can probably be shared as it was two days worth of leftovers for me. The drink selections ( SEOUL FASHIONED & BLCK PNK) were tasty and I look forward to going back again when I want some good Korean cuisine. Special shoutout our waiters Lance and Noel for helping us pick out the best dishes and cocktails and keeping us entertained for my birthday celebration. I know read more

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KenScale: 6.5/10 Visit: March 2023 One of the occasional food deliveries my wife Jun and I would get from time to time at home is from Chiko, a restaurant chain based in the DC metro area that skillfully blends the flavors of Chinese and Korean cuisine. The same team also opened another restaurant focused on Korean food near Dupont Circle a few years ago, and Anju had instantly become a hit I the DC dining scene. As a couple with Korean background, we always get nervous whenever we visit Korean restaurants, especially those that attempt to give a modern spin to the country's cuisine. Atomix in New York City is of course the highest ideal of a successful modern Korean dining experience, and we've had successful meals elsewhere, including the sadly shuttered Magpie and the Tiger in DC's Petworth neighborhood we had visited previously. There are other places, however, that we had regretted coming; Korean food, while not as elaborate-looking as French or Japanese, is not that easy to execute at a high level, and some of the duds we had visited simply didn't seem to understand the essence of the country's rich culinary tradition. Unfortunately, based on our recent visit we had finally made after hesitating for some time, we felt that Anju fell on the latter category. The menu at Anju consists mainly of beloved Korean classics that are ideal for sharing in a group setting. Our server highly recommended the yukhoe (Korean version of beef tartare), and we took on his offer. While the beef's texture was not bad, the sauce loosely based on gochujang (red chili paste) was a bit too overpowering for us to savor that texture. Things went quickly downhill afterwards. Jun was excited to try the honey butter goguma (sweet potato), hoping for something akin to a popular snack called mattang (think candied sweet potato), but it didn't meet her expectations. The fried chicken with spicy gochujang from Anju simply lacked the delightful crispy texture that makes this dish such a popular dish in the Korean dining culture. Another Korean classic, dolsot bibim bap (a mix of rice, vegetables and bulgogi in a hot stone bowl), was not terrible but there was nothing special about it; in fact, we were missing the crispy rice layer on the edge of the bowl from the sizzle. Even a relatively safe dish, such as a board of seared galbi accompanied by various vegetables to be used as wraps, was rather underwhelming; Jun couldn't understand why the meat came overcooked to totally kill the texture. I guess not everyone agrees with our experience at Anju. It is still quite a popular restaurant that requires reservations in advance on the weekends. The casual atmosphere of the restaurant would make it a good option for gatherings with friends and family if the food there agrees with your taste. There is full bar with selections of traditional Korean alcoholic drinks such as makgeolli (a type of rice wine); the only thing that we were fond of from the dinner at Anju was a cute kettle from which we poured the makgeolli. We really wished we would like Anju more; it was just another exhibit that not every popular Korean restaurant in the States is in fact a worthy dining destination. read more

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