My go to place to order my favorite comfort meal, Kimchi-jjigae. It is consistently delicious and the pickled radish is the perfect pairing to set it off. read more

Eh. Honestly I'm not a huge fan at this point and probably wouldn't be back. IMO the best Korean is Bulpan if you can tolerate how expensive they are. Doma is just not my favorite. We had the tteokbokki with ramen and it was so spicy it was hardly edible. I can handle a decent amount of spice but it just tasted off. The tomato flavor was also overwhelming and tasted more like American red chili than any tteokbokki I've had before... we weren't a huge fan of this at all. My boyfriend got the bibimbap with beef. It's just okay but not memorable. Lots of veggies and virtually no rice which felt weird to us. The chicken meatballs we ordered as an appetizer came pounded flat and burnt. They were so dry they were almost inedible. The "aioli" they were served with had the consistency of water. It just would not stick to the meatballs. On the side we received a miso soup. I'm not really sure why I'm getting miso soup in a Korean restaurant... Overall I felt like the dishes were confusing, not as advertised, poorly cooked and prepared and a waste of our money. I wouldn't be back. read more

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Food is decent! I got the beef bibimbap and thought it was good. It came with soup. I also tried the lychee soda, that was really refreshing! read more

DOMA Korean Kitchen - Bibimbap with beef - Korean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Stopped in late one evening while in Charlottesville for work and was really impressed. The food was great and the flavors were outstanding. The kitchen is right there in the open and was great to see them working while they made all of the dishes. The only downside was how close the tables were; it felt like we were eating right next to strangers. That said, the food alone makes this a spot worth visiting again when I'm back in the area. read more

My husband and I came here during our weekend away. I love some good Korean food and try to find a spot wherever we go, we found this one place. Walking in we were greeted promptly and sat at a table, there was only 1 server at the time and it was a bit busy for 1. We started off with some kimchi pancakes (or kimchi jeon) as an appetizer. I was not impressed at all. The pancakes were mostly batter that didn't seem cooked very thoroughly but they must've been because they were pretty thin. I'm used to a thicker filled pancake. The dipping sauce that came with it was really good though. As meals: I ordered the budae jjigae (aka army stew ramen), again I was disappointed. The ramen overall was overcooked and the broth really lacked flavor and spice. I didn't get a lot of rice cakes in it or really notice the pork in it, mainly the spam and tofu. My husband got the dark galbi, I tasted his and it was ok; Nothing to praise or complain about. The side dishes (or ban chans) were lacking and got a very small amount. Also, toward the end of our meal, I did notice the person that made my dish, blow her nose and then not wash her hands... so just based on that I probably won't be back. I really wanted to like this place but over all the flavor, depth and balance. Maybe it was the dishes I ordered, maybe not? Our server was super nice and present, so that's a plus! read more

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For Charlottesville VA I thought this place was refreshing to find. The dining area was clean and nice. Came here for lunch so it wasn't crowded. Expensive as usual for Korean food. Seafood pancake was probably better than the Galbi. I felt like it was quick marinade so the flavor wasn't there 100%. A lil burnt flavor as well but that could be from under marination. I agree with the other reviewer this place is Americanized. The banchan was like 6 bean sprouts and 4 pieces of kimchi haha. I would revisit though. read more

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I am totally spoiled by all kinds of korean foods at Los Angeles Korea town. Surprisingly, I had the best sundubu ( soft tofu) soup here at Doma. Great, authentic sundubu soup! If I can, I want to give 10 stars for it. My kids had kimchee fried rice and kimchee soup, and they loved them too. read more

DOMA Korean Kitchen - Kimchee fried rice and cute set of banchans - Korean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Where do I start: their food is as authentic as it gets. The place is spotless, warm and inviting. The staff are attentive, very good at their job - and attractive. I come in and have the same thing time: they immediately know me and what I'm ordering. The lady managing the kitchen will the order look out at me and smile. The food comes as it should - boiling and the fragrance! I love the Soduboo - hot and spicy. This place starts my weekend. Love it!! read more

Looooooved our dinner at DOMA! We got a big variety of dishes from cheese corn to bibimbap to their kimchi stew. Everything was so flavorful and I am honestly dying to try even more of their menu. Service was super friendly and helpful trying to navigate the menu and make some tough choices between items lol -- overall a very laid back but warm vibe. Can't wait to come back! read more

Doma is a UVA/Charlottesville stable! Having eaten here for almost 3 years now, I have never had a bad experience here. My personal favorites have always been the Kimchi Fried Rice with Chicken and Cheese, Tteokbokki, and the various flavors of wings. Not to mention the various Soju flavors they have paired excellent with the dishes! On this visit, I've tried the Korean BBQ Plate with beef and banchan including kimchi, onions, and soup. Delicious, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The meat was tender and not too salty. Highly recommend! The restaurant is clean and has such a friendly, helpful staff. Always so welcoming and ensure you get exactly what you came for! Be sure to check out Doma next time you are in Cville! read more

DOMA Korean Kitchen - Bulgogi Doma Korean BBQ Plate - Korean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I ordered the Mandu and chicken wings. They were fine. The chicken wings didn't have a nice crispy skin like I'm used to. The staff is very friendly. The mandu was decent. The pickeled radishes didn't have that classic fresh/clean taste that I normally get with them. The overall vibe of the place is nice. read more

My friends and I got dinner here, and it was great! We all really enjoyed our meals. Be prepared to street park if you want to eat here (fyi!!). Definitely would recommend coming here! read more

DOMA Korean Kitchen - Royal Tteokbokki - Korean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Visited Charlottesville for the weekend and this was my favorite place! The staff was super nice and the decorations were very aesthetic. The decorations were very homey and cozy. The food was the star, each dish had a lot of flavor and the portion sizes didn't skimp. The restaurant was busy so you could tell it's popular! Tip: if you get rice in a stone pot, I would suggest to mix the bowl once in a while. Since the stone pot is so hot, it stays hot for a while and will continue cooking the food and rice so the rice may get over cooked and hard. read more

DOMA Korean Kitchen - Pictured top to bottom & left to right: tteokbokki, Kimchi Fried Rice, kimchi jjigae, Dolsot Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Food - 4, Service and Ambiance - n/a as we did take out. I got the Doma Bokum Udon with seafood. It was fine. I thought some of the seafood was tough (the squid in particular) and the shrimp was a little mushy, and I felt it could have been flavored better (more garlic?). The udon part was fine, and I like the vegetables in it, but felt the sauce was not flavorful enough for my liking. I got the Doma sweet soy sauce flavoring, and while yes it was sweet, it wasn't overly sweet (a good thing), but it just lacked umph in the flavor profile. Seemed one dimensional. Could have used a little more salt, and a hint of a spice (just a sprinkle of gochugaru?) to give it more dimension. It was good enough, so I give it a 4, but it wasn't anything to rave about. I had a bite of the pork belly as well and thought it was a little tough and again felt like it could have been more flavorful (more garlic). read more

DOMA Korean Kitchen - Doma Bokum Udon with spicy pork, another with seafood, and DOMA korean bbq plate with pork belly - Korean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

i have eaten here a few times and the food is always tasty and consistent! prices are very fair!

This place has alright food for a decent price. I guess if you want Korean food around the area your options are limited. I didn't like the fact that they were being cheap with banchan and they were also not good either. Kimchi was alright and the pancakes were doughy. I would just drive to DC for some Korean food at this point ‍ read more

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Really cute ambiance, the service is amazing and our waiter was super kind! the food is also really delicious and this place is definitely worth it! read more

DOMA Korean Kitchen - DOMA BBQ LA Galbi Wings 5 Piece Chicken Wings - Korean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

This is a great place to get Korean food in the Charlottesville area! I have both eaten in the restaurant and ordered takeout from here, and the food has been consistently good. The service was good, and I thought the restaurant was super nice and pretty spacious. I usually order the barbecue plate with spicy pork, and I love the sides that come with it (like the kimchi and pickled radish), but I wish they gave more of them. The spicy pork has very good flavor, and it goes well with the ssam dip. I thought it was well cooked as well. This is one of the places I have consistently returned to in Charlottesville, and I would recommend it if you are looking for solid Korean food! read more

DOMA Korean Kitchen - Doma Korean BBQ Plate- Spicy Pork - Korean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

This is not how Korean food is supposed to be. I am Korean. I had a Korean restaurant and was quite successful. Flavors were off, maybe it was all "Americanized". I get thats a thing for a lot of cultural foods to adapt to others tastes, but, no.. Maybe its just Charlottesville, but for taste, I'll continue to cook at home. I suppose if your being lazy its not bad. I think the real crime is there wasnt any other choice around for Korean food when I was visiting. But personally, ive had better shopping at HMart in Northern VA & Maryland. I rank my decisions to eat somewhere again as: 1 star - if someone else buys it I won't eat it, I would rather go hungry. 2 star - if I'm hungry, no other options are open and someone buys it - I would consider eating it 3 star - I'm ok with eating it as long as someone else pays 4 star - I will eat again and pay for it and be a semi-regular customer 5 star - I will travel for good food and pay good money and be back on a regular basis and maybe even pay for yours just so we can go read more

We were in Charlottesville for a concert and love Korean food... so decided to try DOMA. Atmosphere was super inviting and clean. We were seating right away when arriving at 5:15 on a Friday. Service was ok... took a bit to get our order in but once it was in food came out super quickly. One draw back... every time someone walked behind my chair the floor shook and that meant the table did too. Now onto food. Decided to try some things we've never seen at other Korean restaurants. Starters were TTEOK GALBI - just ok, the chicken meatball had very little flavor unfortunately. MANDU my teen said we're the only thing she would get again. We got TEOKKOCHI with soy garlic and they really needed more sauce. KIMMARI were ok but could have been better if rice noodles weren't mushy, dipping sauce was great. We then shared the beef DOMA KOREAN BBQ PLATE and it was ok. Meat pieces were very small but good flavor. My teen said it felt a bit dry. I would maybe give it a second attempt but try other things, maybe something with some spice. read more

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I would give this place 1 star but service was nice. This place is not a true Korean restaurant, more gear towards Americans so I would skip this place if you want true Korean food. We ordered kalbi which was ok but almost all of our meat was all burnt. Bulgogi quality was bad, it had so much fat and not tender. Budae jjigae was below average. Lastly, it's very common to get several side dishes in Korean restaurants but they brought tiny kimchi, broccoli and radish, it was a joke. I'd rather have good food and terrible service. I won't be returning to DOMA cost me $135 mistake. read more

I had been meaning to try this place out for a while. I finally came here with a friend for dinner. The inside of the restaurant is cute. It is warmly lit and has an open kitchen where the cooks can be seen preparing dishes. The cooking is good but coming from Northern Virginia I've definitely had better Korean food.   I tried the Doma Korean BBQ Plate with Pork Belly. The dish comes with banchan sides. My order wasn't served with any sauce for the pork belly. I requested sauce and was glad that they had a mildly spicy ssamjang dipping sauce which was great for the pork belly. I highly recommend requesting it with the Korean BBQ plate order. The dish tasted good; however, it definitely isn't the best Korean barbecue pork belly that I've had. The pork belly wasn't as fatty and wasn't grilled as well as I would have liked.   The Dolsot Bibimbap was good. It was a nice portion of food for a good price. The rice was crispy. It was a good bowl of bibimbap that I'd probably get again if return to Doma and I'm craving the dish.   Overall, Doma is a cute Korean restaurant in Charlottesville. The food is good, but I wouldn't say amazing. It's definitely not the best Korean food place that I've been to but it's an enjoyable experience. It's good spot for a casual sit-down dinner. read more

DOMA Korean Kitchen - Doma Korean BBQ Plate with Pork Belly - Korean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Even before moving to Charlottesville, I was looking for a Korean restaurant since I love the food! Heard that Doma was the best and I was finally able to try it!! I ordered a lot of different foods and I'm obsessed!! The Toppoki is amazing, loved the kimmari, bibimbap! Everything! I'm sure I'm going to back! read more

DOMA Korean Kitchen - Kimmari(Seaweed spring roll, V) - Korean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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My group of 4 arrived 15 minutes before they opened and they were sweet enough to let us wait for service inside the building to avoid the rain! The ambiance was as good as their service too. The food was very good, we ate the bibimbap with the sauce from the tteokbokki and it was delicious. The corn cheese was a yummy appetizer. My friends who ate with me also enjoyed their food. I would definitely come back here again to try the rest of their menu!! read more

DOMA Korean Kitchen - Dolsot Bibimbap, Corn Cheese - Korean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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The restaurant adheres to covid precautions very well, asking customers to leave on masks at all times unless they are eating or drinking. I can here on a Thursday night without reservations and they were able to accommodate us. I ordered the doma udon noodles with the spicy red pepper sauce which were delicious. The bibimbap bowl was bland and needed to have more sauce added to it. Portions are great for sharing and dinner entrees are very reasonably priced. read more

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DOMA is a great Korean restaurant just in between the Corner and the Downtown Mall. They have an extensive menu full of Korean cuisine staples. My friend and I went during a Friday night and had no issues getting a seat in a packed restaurant. I ordered the Dolsot Bibimbap with beef ($16.50), and my friend ordered the Kimchi Fried Rice ($13.50). The Dolsot Bibimbap was delicious coming from a smoky, hot bowl that continued to sear the rice, veggies, and meat inside of it. It came with a spicy gochujang sauce that was a MUST HAVE for this dish. The rice bowl was tasty but honestly needed more of that sauce as it meshes the entire dish together. The taste was lacking in savoriness and continued to taste the same despite each unique bite you would take from all of the ingredients in the bowl. The experience, however, is amazing as you eat from a bowl that keeps your food hot FOREVER (the WOW factor)! Overall, DOMA is THE place to go to for Korean food in Charlottesville. I'm still eyeing some other Korean restaurants around town, but I've been here multiple times, and it always hits the spot for anyone trying to find good Asian food. A must try in Charlottesville! read more

DOMA Korean Kitchen - Dolsot Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Mandu Dumplings: Can't go wrong with dumplings. The dumplings were crispy and packed with flavor on the inside. I enjoyed the dipping sauce (reminded me of the sauce they use for the pancakes), but could definitely go for more spice. Dolsot Bibimbap: I was craving bibimbap and needed to satisfy my desire for a steaming, wholesome bowl of meat, veggies, and rice. My favorite part of the dish is getting to eat the crispy rice at the bottom. The portion was generous and came with a side of banchan (pickled radish, broccoli, kimchi, soup). Dak Galbi: It was my first time trying this dish and I was pleasantly surprised. I absolutely loved the sweet potato - it was a pop of flavor and texture that contrasted with the spice. The sauce itself was pretty spicy I guess (I didn't really mind it) so I would take note of that if you decide to order this (it has three js on the menu?). I wish there was more meat because there was a larger ratio of the onions and scallions. Went to Doma on a whim and luckily got a table for two. Doma is always busy, so I'm surprised we got a table so fast. The service was kinda slow to take our order and provide us with water, but other than I have no complaints. The interior of the restaurant was warm and bright, and I liked how the kitchen was open so you could see the cooks preparing the dishes. Coming from Northern Virginia, I've definitely had better Korean food, but I think Doma is the best here in Charlottesville. Overall, I had a great experience here and would return soon! read more

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A great Korean restaurant to eat at! It's located right across from the Amtrak, and has a good selection of dishes. The food is delicious and service is great too. For the dolsot bibimbap, you can add in the spicy sauce to your liking. The spicy is not too spicy to the point it's unbearable but still has a good flavor to it. read more

DOMA Korean Kitchen - Dolsot bibimbap with spicy pork and Doenjang Jjigae - Korean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Ordered Bibimbap, received room temperature food in a cold bowl. Very disappointed. I was expecting a hot stone pot. Apparently I was supposed to specify that I wanted it in a hot stone pot. read more

All I can say is oh my gosh soooooo good. We tried DOMA for the first time tonight and I can definitely say that we will be going back! The staff is really nice, atmosphere is welcoming, and food choices all looked great. I got the udon noodles and my husband got the bibimbap. Both were amazing. The flavors were absolutely perfect and balanced. For dessert we got the matcha green tea roll and that was good. Highly recommend coming here if you haven't yet! read more

DOMA Korean Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Expected a bit more from how hyped up I heard this place was. Ordered the pork belly and beef barbecue plate. Maybe it's a method of cooking I'm not too familiar with, but both dishes were leaning on the dry side and was especially more noticeable with the pork belly. Other than that, both dishes were good. The ssam is a must dip with the meat. It's got a kick to it but compliments the meats very well. read more

DOMA Korean Kitchen - DOMA barbecue Doma Korean BBQ Plate Beef - Korean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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The first time that I introduced the family to traditional Korean food and man what an impression this made. Everything we ordered was delicious, 5 different dishes with appetizers. This spot was not only amazing, but service was top-notch, Fast and on-point! Reservations were pretty easy to make. Waitress and waiters were friendly and helpful. The whole family (6 of us) loved it! This place has been bookmarked as a go-to for whenever we're in Charlottesville. read more

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Food was wonderful! Lost a star for service because we felt rushed and 1 persons entree came out with appetizers while us other two received ours after she was done eating. Would definitely recommend making reservations since it was busy even on a Tuesday. The chicken wings were tender and juicy and the kimchi pancake was tasty with the sauce. I enjoyed my pork belly bbq platter, but the bossam was the real winner with thicker cuts of pork belly. Also had a bite of the dak galbi which was flavorful, good chicken, but very spicy! read more

DOMA Korean Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Have never dined in before, but haven taken out plenty of times. Food is delicious and always well packaged

I came here when visiting a pal recently and I have to say, the service was absolutely stellar. Everyone working here is amazing, kind and so great at their job! We had the bibimbap and seafood pancakes, both which were good. I do wish we'd had the regular pancakes, as the fish was a little tough, but I still enjoyed every bite! The interior is cozy, warm and has good seating. You could easily stay here for awhile! read more

Ordered takeout knowing that it was going to be jam packed with people, and I couldn't really wait around for a seat. Also, their phone forever rings into a full voicemail. Called 4 times, no one picked up but it's all good. Online ordering works. Ordered their Kimchi Jeon (kimchi pancakes) appetizer and it was good! Dipping sauce helped balance the flavor. For the main meal, ordered Bibimbap. One was chicken and the other was beef. Beef will forever be the better choice as it can soak up the marinade and make the beef more flavorful. Chicken wasn't bland, but wasn't savory. Oh also, runny egg yolk was a little misleading with its look. On the surface, it was kind of runny, but the yolk cooked halfway in. Just need to fry the egg in hotter temp with more oil, please! Give us those crispy edges, I'm not a savage. Overall, it was a good Korean meal, as this was my first in the area and do not know if C'ville has other options. I am excited to try more of their stuff on the menu! read more

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Delicious food and great value with appropriate portion sizes. One of the tastiest places we ate in the area and complete surprise

This was my first time trying Korean food and I absolutely loved it. A great experience all around. Really clean and bright atmosphere where you can see the kitchen and the fresh ingredients. They have vegan options! I got the bibimbap (ask for no egg) with tofu and it was perfect. read more

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clean restaurant, open kitchen, nice servers, and good food! Cozy seating near other customers. First time here and it was so worth it. My kimchi fried rice with no added protein was very tasty. I thoroughly enjoyed every bite. Street parking. read more

DOMA Korean Kitchen - Kimchi Fried Rice -excellent and tasty - Korean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I didn't expect a lot due to the location but I was way wrong! Kimchi pancakes were amazing. Clean, friendly and fair priced. Will come here every time I visit this city. read more