I had a fantastic lunch at Onggi. My husband and I sat at the bar and experienced top notch…read morehospitality. The bartender went out of their way to discuss with the chef vegan options to ensure we had a fully plant based meal. We started with the Clay & Craft soju flight. This was such a treat! We have never tried soju with such high alcohol proofs. It felt so upscale and unique. We shared the Onggi Lunch Jeongsik Set modified to be vegan. This was a great portion size of food to share among two people. The pajeon was my husband's favorite part of the meal. I enjoyed the vegan jigae the most. Overall there was no weak part of this meal and we did not leave a single morsel of food behind. I will note that the vegan bulgogi tasted almost identical to the bulgogi you can buy at Trader Joe's. We love that bulgogi so that is not a problem. It was just funny to taste something very familiar to us. The rest of the meal was new flavors for me, and reminded my husband of his 4 years living in Korea. My husband has not had authentic Korean flavors made vegan before so this was a major treat. We saved room for dessert and enjoyed this soft nutty sweet treat. It was the perfect finish to a delicious lunch. Thank you Onggi for being so vegan friendly! We cannot wait to enjoy another meal here.

Relaxed atmosphere, carefully prepared food, congenial service, and seating that's spread out. Put…read morethose all together in a restaurant and that's a winning combo for me. Also, one of my close friends is vegan, so fairly challenging to find a nice spot for her. She enjoyed everything that she ordered, and it made us both happy. Went with jeyuk bokkeum as a main. The sauce is just how I like it--tasty zing, very light consistency, not on fire, pleasant. Sampled some of the jabche and split a vegan kimbap--all delicious. If this is considered extraordinary Korean fare, I couldn't say, but think their cooking is pretty darn good. Once inside, it's hard to tell you're in Dupont Circle, with all of the horrible construction that's perpetually on-going in the neighborhood. It's an escape of sorts. Onggi is a keeper.

I work near BIBIMIX and one of my coworkers introduced me to this spot for lunch. Great Korean food…read morethat is truly worth the price! The staff are extremely nice and patient as you decide what to get (trust me, everything is good so it will take a second to decide.) I usually get the japachae noodles with seasoned chicken and vegetables. All fixings like kimchi, broccoli and sauces are free at the food bar. I've come back more than once since and always leave with leftovers!

I've walked past this spot number of times and should've gone in sooner because their chicken…read morecutlet kimbap slaps! I stopped by on a Thursday afternoon and it was pretty quiet. You order and pay at the counter before receiving your meal, which worked for me since I was taking it to go. They packed it up really nicely and I had myself a little picnic to take advantage of the good weather we've been having. The kimbap was huge and every ingredient was fresh - no dried out rolls here! It also came with a side of spicy mayo. While I was waiting for my meal, I noticed that they have a banchan and miso soup station so definitely will have to do a sit down meal here next time.

Let me preface this by saying that we're from NYC, so we're used to amazing food spots…read more Amazing food and good service. Probably one of the best spots we tried in D.C. Highly recommend and would definitely come back.

I debated whether I wanted to give this place 3 or 4 stars…read more 1. Mandu (3/5) - while it tasted good, the temperature was lukewarm which was disappointing. 2. Half chikin (4/5) - why do they call it chikin? It made me think it wasn't real chicken like what veggie grill calls their fake chicken. Anyway, it was messy but it was crispy and hot - it was fine. I've had better. 3. Lobster steamed egg (1/5) - the lobster was rubbery and I'm not a big fan of mixing sweet and savory together and for me, the sweet peppers ruined the entire dish. For me, the dish as a whole was less than the sum of its parts. 4. Ssam (5/5) - this dish saved the rest of the meal. The meat was tender the pear was nice and refreshing but to be honest, I consider this hard to mess up as long as the meat is good. My wife said that she wishes we just ordered two of these and nothing else lol. 5. Drinks (non-alcoholic - one was yakult and the other I think was passionfruit) - my wife really enjoyed both drinks so I guess I'll round up the review to 4 stars. If I lived in DC, I would probably go back here but since we're from out of state and visit DC once a year for work, we probably wouldn't come back here.

The food was delicious. My family and I went to DC for vacation and this was the first place we ate…read moreat after we landed from the airport. The service was super good even though we all looked like a total wreck and were tired haha. The young woman who served us was patient and quick. Atmosphere was as homey, calm, and warm. It looked clean and well kept. I would definitely come back.

Always a solid spot for a meal. The restaurant is always clean and I always have good service. One…read morething to note is that not all of the seating is comfortable. I would ask for a booth/regular seating if you don't want to sit on the high top stools. I tried the mushroom and eggplant bao for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. I could definitely eat more than two of these. The chicken katsu curry is a generous portion size and I took some home. My only note is that I would prefer more curry sauce for a more even sauce to rice ratio.

Had a quick break before meetings while traveling for work and Seoul Spice seemed right up my alley…read moreand it sure was! I had the classic bowl with white rice, bulgogi beef, spicy gochujang, bean sprouts, carrots, cucumbers, kale slaw, scallions, sesame oil, sesame seeds, Korean "Drug" Egg. The flavors were great, a nice portion of food, and I know I'm going to be sad craving this when I'm back home. Quick service and while it was a small space , they did a good job of serving people and keeping things moving.

This is the third Seoul Spice location I have been to, and the smallest. There are only three high…read moretop tables as far as seating goes. So the interior was rather small and cramped, felt a bit grungy, and cucumber was added to my Seoul Train bowl even though I asked twice for no cucumber. All the seating was taken so we went outside, across the street and up some steps and ate at a covered outdoor area (pictured). I snapped the photo and was walking down the steps and someone behind me started calling Ma'am! Ma'am! and when I turned around said "Did you just take a picture of me!?" accusingly. Yikes! (BTW he was in the far corner of the photo, back to the camera, not sure how he even knew about the photo but you'd best believe he is not pictured). As far as my actual bowl, the meat was not as tender as I remembered and noodles a bit rubbery, but overall still pretty good.

What a fantastic place to grab some delicious food and drinks!…read more Ambiance: it's like having dinner in someone's comfy kitchen. No reservations, just stop on by, grab a seat, and order your food at the counter. Service: service was pretty fast once our food was ordered. Staff were pretty good and they moved quickly to accommodate all guests. Drinks: they have a pretty solid list of local beers and ciders along with wines. Food: I ordered the Jjajangmyeon which was scrumptious! The roasted black bean sauce added some sweetness to the savory flavor oozing out of the shrimp and scallops. The noodles were perfectly cooked and the cucumber on top helped cooled the dish. I also ordered a side of cabbage kimchi which was the perfect addition to my meal. My boyfriend ordered and loved the Spicy bulgogi stir fry and I must say, it was delicious, even from the small bite that I had. Overall, this was a delectable meal and I'm looking forward to returning.

I've ordered from Chiko on Uber Eats more times than I can count, so I already knew I was a fan…read morebefore finally dining in. My go-to order is the soy-marinated brisket, smashed salmon, duck fried rice, and their incredible homemade kimchi. On my recent visit to the restaurant, I decided to branch out and try a few new things. The chicken wings were outstanding. Perfectly crispy with a delicious seasoning that had me reaching for another one immediately. I also tried the house fried rice for the first time, and it was packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. The restaurant itself has a very relax atmosphere, and I was pleasantly surprised to learn they offer a happy hour with some great deals. I didn't get a chance to take advantage of it this visit, but it's definitely given me another reason to come back soon. Whether you're ordering delivery or dining in, Chiko continues to impress. Highly recommend!

This place will always be top five restaurants in northern virginia. I have been a handful of times…read morefor special occasions and they have neverrrr failed me. Whenever I go, I always order off the most premium tier and while it is pricey at $98 per person, I believe that it is completely worth the money. For endless rounds of high quality wagyu, sushi, ramen, etc., it is beyond easy to get your money's worth here. I've actually done the math totaling up how much we ate and what it would've been al le carte and it totaled to $400-500 total for two people so this is well worth it. The items I would highly recommend is everything off their wagyu tier, the wagyu fried rice, and their specialty rolls. Don't forget to end the meal off with some dessert as well. I thoroughly enjoyed the matcha crepe cake. This place is very modern and with an amazing staff that is super attentive. Water cup was always filled, they came back quick to ask what we wanted next (no waiting around necessary), cooked our meat perfectly for us. Overall, while this wouldn't be my everyday/daily dining option due to the price, it is my most favorite place to splurge at for any special occasions. It is definitely a must try and I will be looking forward to the next time I come

Trendy, modern, with a wide selection of meats on the menu. The a la carte meats are fresh, sauces…read moredelicious and the team was very friendly. Sushi salad = unique and would order again Pork jowl, chicken thigh, pork belly = delicious and would order again

Update: since my last review, I am very impressed and happy with the service received. This bb.q…read morelocation has been much more consistent with delivering on my order and special requests. The quality, flavour and taste of the food as well as customer service is still consistent and outstanding. The location has also remained clean and well kept and pick up is always a seamless and fast experience!

Nice place open all day (from lunch through dinner). There are self service kiosks to place take…read moreout orders (for dining in it's still with staff at the counter). I came here to get some original recipe crispy chicken wings. They did not disappoint. Made to order (a bit of wait; she said 15 minutes for 8 wings). At least it's a good sign: not pre-made. Crispy, tender inside, and delicious. Well packaged too. I got the radish to go with it (very good to balance off the more greasy fried wings) Beautiful interior with tall ceilings and funky lighting

We stumbled onto their Tuesday all you can eat special for $35 per person and we ate like kings!!…read moreThe food is amazing and at that price we really enjoyed ourselves.

I've gotten take-out from here several times. I've tried several ramen dishes, sushi, and the…read moregrilled mixed veggies. All scrumptious! My husband and I dined in for the first time today, and we were both very impressed with the atmosphere and friendly, attentive staff. Hayden was our server, and he showed exemplary hospitality skills. He made us feel welcome, checked in on us frequently without feeling overbearing, and made sure we knew the AYCE menu is double-sided. Speaking of, the AYCE is such a great deal! I used to live in Vegas, where AYCE sushi is very common. Unfortunately, for most of them, since the focus is on quantity, the quality suffers. This is not the case for Toryumon! Maybe it's because it isn't strictly an AYCE place. You can absolutely order items a-la-carte from their regular menu (as I had done previously for take-out). The items are exactly the same whether you order from the regular menu or the AYCE. Same quality, and, this is important, same size! Yes, you will receive a FULL-SIZED bowl of ramen if you order it from the AYCE menu. Not all of the menu items have descriptions, and I was surprised by some of them (not in a bad way, just wasn't what I was expecting), such as: The avocado salad. I was expecting it to be cubes/chunks of avocado tossed with a dressing. What came out was a lettuce salad with sliced avocado on top. The dressing was good, slightly sweet. It was a good salad, just not at all what I was expecting. The sweet potato sushi roll is served warm, the sweet potato is deep fried, and there is eel sauce on top. The sweet potato rolls I had other places were not fried, and served cold. I really enjoyed this one! Everything seemed very fresh, not a hint of wilting greens or brown avocado to be seen! I am so grateful to live right down the road from this amazing establishment. If you enjoy ramen, sushi, and other Japanese items, def give them a try! There are bathrooms available for guests. What my stars mean: 5 is outstanding, memorable, a place to write home about! A must-experience. Someplace I would love to recommend to tourists, and visit myself again and again. 4 is great, somewhere I'd love to return again and again. Back-up recommendation for tourists. 3 is good. A solid option if I am in the area. I may recommend to locals, but would probably leave it off my list of recommendations for tourists. 2 is ok, but only because it a great value, unique, and/or convenient. 1 means I would not return.