TLDR: Cozy, home-style Korean comfort food with a small but refined menu, fresh kimchi, rich soups,…read moretender galbi, and great value. A spot that feels like a comforting homemade meal. This spot feels warm, cozy, and inviting. The service felt familiar. The kimchi tasted incredibly fresh and light, pairing perfectly with the comforting meal. Not too spicy or sour. Their menu is on the smaller side, but every dish is refined. The beef in my soup was tender, especially great when dipped in the soy sauce. The galbi was equally impressive, tender, sweet, savory, and absolutely delicious with cooked onions. There's no need for fancy decorations or trendy presentation here, just honest, delicious cooking at great prices. Whether it's a sunny afternoon or a rainy day, this place is sure to hit the spot.

Great bone broth soup and good Korean restaurant. The knuckle was a little tough. Definitely…read morehomemade and very rich flavor. The combination beef and veggies came in two portion sizes. Actually just wish there were less veggies because the ratio was off. The kimchi was great. Shredded scallions were really nice. Radish kimchi was also good. Best kimchi in Annandale! Good service and refills on the sides (banchan)

They were busy,We ate at the bar. The CHIKIN App was excellent! Messy but worth it…read more Emily was our server. Extremely good at describing the menu items and other pointers. We had a great meals.

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.

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.

I have always been a fan of AYCE of Kbbq, but this place has finally convinced me maybe a la carte…read morecould be the better option. You see, sometimes the quality does matter and quantity is something that is overrated. Meokja Meokja demonstrates that at times quality trumps quantity in Kbbq. The cuts of the meat were all very fresh. I especially enjoyed the beef brisket. It was very tender. A lot of the times at AYCE Kbbq, the beef brisket can be quite dry. Not the case here. The waitress cooked all of our food, which is something I haven't truly appreciated in a while. It does make the food a bit more enjoyable when I don't have to do all the work. This restaurant is not super big. It was already borderline packed despite that we went there right when it opened. My friend told me there is one time they waited almost an hour at 9PM. So I would definitely get here early to avoid a long wait. While I had always been a loyal fan of AYCE Kbbq, I have found myself over the recent years slowly being tipped over towards the a la carte territory. Meokja Meokja has been the tipping point that finally swayed me over. The price here is about the same as AYCE, but with better quality, and I don't feel like trash after finishing the meal. Overall, AYCE Kbbq can be a messy affair, but I felt very clean and satisfied after eating here. A very solid Kbbq meal that I haven't had in a while.

Another great dinner!…read more The food here never disappoints, the meat is always quality and the side dishes never misses. Also, our waitress Lauren is great, super attentive, efficient, and very nice! Thank you!!!

Stopped by here at lunch time during the week. I really wanted "Juk" but it was not on the menu…read more Instead, I ordered the "#28 or Mondoo Gook" (i.e., beef and vegetable dumplings in broth). It was excellent and nice and plain which I prefer. The kimchi was there if I wanted it. The service was quick and the restaurant, including the bathroom, is clean. I plan on returning.

Food 5/5 Service 4.5/5…read moreAmbiance 4/5 Tosokchon is a must-visit Korean spot in Annandale for authentic Korean food at an extremely competitive price. Galbi: Tender and balanced, not too sweet. Falls right off the bone. One of the best I've had. Side dishes: The kimchi was perfectly seasoned, and there were savory and spicy radishes that helped round out the meal. The water has a tea flavor to it, but you can ask for normal water; I liked the water they gave us. Service was adequate; we were checked on once or twice. Overall, a solid meal at a solid price.

Went to this location to Celebrate my Mommy's Birthday!! & this location deserves all its stars…read more plus 5 more!!.. Soon as we walked in was greeted joyfully by the Manager and staff!, she informed Us it was $1 wing special Monday and Tuesday ONLY all day and they have lunch specials as well!!.. This was a cute quant spot! Manageable The bar was nicely set up, tvs to watch all the tables and chairs wiped clean instead of a dirty crumb table as you sat down immaculate , The waitress was the sweet Laura she was extremely helpful and accommodating! My mom isn't tech savvy so she brought out a physical Menu since she was having trouble with the QR code on the table, she was patient as this was my mom's first time here!!, she made wonderful suggestions!! She was just outstanding!!!... We ordered the $1 Each wings which were the Soy garlic, Korean Bbq and YumYum I think she said I got!.. there's a 15 wings per person Limit & dine in Only!. My Mom also ordered the Sesame Salad! Plain!! (No kimchi mixed) It was EVERYTHING!!! & I agreee for a portion she shared it wasn't too much dressing like just right!! Fresh ingredients al the way you couldn't even taste the fresh red peppers! . The vibe Ambiance was chill great radio playlist!!. I mean moms got the full Bonchon experience!! She thoroughly enjoyed her dining experience she told me everyone to tell them how ommmgeee bomb the chicken was and the really huge salad she was was like an Entree on its own!. I enjoyed the fresh strawberry lemonade tho it was no refills so refreshing!!.. now she wants to go back!! she said if they had offered take out she would've gotten two boxes of wings to go!!... Oh the bathrooms were dimly lit but comes on as you go into the stall very clean no toilet paper on the floors or soap all on the sink immaculate!!

This place is the bomb!! We take takeout and we're not disappointed!! Chicken Chicken CHICKEN -…read moreDouble fried! OMG so much flavor!! I'm starving to go back right now and I have to wait until tomorrow.

Came for lunch on a Wednesday with my friend. We were pretty excited about trying Chiko and left…read moreunderwhelmed, 3 of the 4 items we ordered were pretty meh. --Garlic shrimp dumplings - great appetizer, big plump dumplings with lots of shrimp, good flavors, and the dipping sauce is amazing --veggie dumplings - very disappointing. Texture was bad and not a lot of flavors --my friend ordered the jajangmeng, I tried one bite and thought it was ok but my friend said there's way too much sauce and it's overwhelming --I ordered peanut noodles, very light on flavor, I did make it a lot better by adding the sauce from the shrimp dumplings. The crunchy veggies (cucumbers and I think jicama) were good) Would have given a 3 star but service was nice

I've been to Chiko when it first opened in DC and went back after not coming back for awhile. Love…read morehow they have a Shirlington location. I took my parents here and we all loved the food. Plenty of flavors, spice, and wok hei (char) taste. Definitely tastes elevated and love the execution of the Asian food Would come back.

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.