I ordered Mandu and Bibinbab. It was amazing especially the dumping was so crispy and the dripping sauce that came with was so good. Service wasn't bad and the food came fast as well. read more

Solid korean food!!! The restaurant has a nice ambiance and the waitresses were nice. Would go again! read more

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Mediocre at best. Food was just ok, not super flavorful. More of an assembly line feel, it was cooked but not hot when it got to us. Staff was friendly but not super attentive. Location is good, right along the strip. Probably wouldn't come back since there are other options in town. read more

Always have a great experience here. Service is prompt, food is delicious and is the most authentic I've found for Charlottesville.

Pretty good Korean food. Whenever I'm feeling homesick and I'm aching for Asian flavors, I go to DOMA. I highly recommend their tteokboki but don't really get the additional add-ons or else they skimp out on your rice cakes. Their tofu stew is pretty good but the bulgogi is mediocre. The waiters are fast and I often see them running around in the restaurant fulfilling orders and cleaning dishes. A bit of a understaffing issue. Food comes out at a average pace. The kitchen is open so you see everything going on. read more

I know, I know, it's probably not a fair comparison to put C'ville Korean food against NoVA Korean food. All in all, DOMA does a pretty good job! The wings are delish - a little overpriced but the seasoning and crispness is perfect. They're not huge wings like Bonchon (but I kind of like that!). We've tried their kalbi as well - it's OK and I think definitely overpriced (might just save the kalbi for NoVA). Seafood sundubu is pretty good as well...for C'ville. Wish the banchan was a little bit more robust though (usually kimchi, some greens with sesame oil, and pickled radish) - would be awesome to have fish cake or soy bean sprouts etc. DOMA does a great job at contactless ordering and pick up. It is super easy to order food and super easy to pick up in store. The food is all packaged nicely - I've never had a problem with an order. Will be back, most likely for sundubu or wings :) read more

Delicious! Have been twice now, loved it both times! Food is SO GOOD and the waitstaff are adorably helpful. read more

First time here. I have been wanting to try the spot for sometime. I am so pleased with my experience in the food, the environment was just as wonderful. The service was outstanding as well, I have zero negative things to say. read more

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These meals were so good. I did not expect to eat the whole thing, but it was so tasty I couldn't stop eating. There was a good amount of chicken in the Udon. We got normal and spicy chicken. I can't wait to go back and try their wings. read more

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Everyone who knows me knows that I love a good salad and Doma has one of my favorites! I always get the pork belly salad here because it has a perfect balance: the crispy pork belly pairs so well with the light vegetables in the salad, with the to-die-for dressing pulling everything together read more

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I had the Dolsot Bibimbap 3 days in a row while staying Downtown so far. So delicious. Once with no rice and extra veggies which I was told isn't the best way to order it but either way it's so good just less carbs. I've also had the Korean BBQ wings twice and they're a solid option, especially if you like crispy wings. The house salad is good but what takes it to the next level is the lemon dressing. It is one of my favorite all time dressings. read more

DOMA Korean Kitchen - I had the Dolsot Bibimbap 3 days in a row once with no rice and extra veggies and it's just as good just less carbs. - Korean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

After moving to the area, we wanted some Korean food and we were ecstatic to see one nearby and offered to-go orders. So here is my review! Food: B+ We had the pork belly, bibimbap and seafood pancakes, which were solid. The amount of seafood they put in the pajun (pancakes) was more than we imagined and more than offered when we had it in CA. The pork was cooked well and chewy and tender at the same time. The only thing about the pork dish was its saltiness. It was a tad bit too salty for our tastes, but otherwise everything came out well and by the time we got home, was still warm. Staff: A Staff was cordial and really nice. Definitely made us feel at home despite only being there for a to-go order. Parking: A- Really had no issues with parking nearby and was able to get in and out in no time. Vibe: B+ The inside was cozy, and had solid seating arrangements. Wish we could have ate there, but that will be for next time. Overall: B+ We will definitely order here again and hope to sit-down for our next Korean meal! read more

Ordered the DanDan noodles to go from them. Portions were a little small, but the noodles were great. Hopefully will get a chance to try the restaurant in person soon. read more

"Very disappointing experience. The food was bland, and the service was incredibly slow. We waited far too long for cold food, and the staff didn't seem to care. Won't be coming back." read more

I would recommend Doma if you like flavor forward dishes. Portions were generous. We enjoyed the dumplings as well as our lunch dishes (Korean bbq and a rice dish that I cannot recall). read more

DOMA Korean Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I can't believe I'm finally writing a review especially after being here like more than 50x since it opened. Charlottesville's food scene is very good but had been lacking a proper non-fastcasual Korean restaurant before Doma and Maru (another Korean restaurant in Charlottesville). This is generally my go-to Korean restaurant location due to prices being generally cheaper than downtown, and because it can fit more people. Here are my thoughts: Decor: 5/5 Was always impressed at the interior. They kept the original ceiling since this is an older building, so it has this very rustic vibe. Plus the stone table bar and the open view kitchen (you can essentially see them cook your food and the all the fresh ingredients are beautifully laid out for you to see) adds a beauty detail to the ambience. Food: 5/5 I typically get the Korean BBQ plate which is your choice of barbecued meat (my favorite is spicy pork) with a side of rice, lettuce wraps, gochujang sauce, and ban Chan (a seasonal array of traditional appetizers that usually includes Kim chic, pickled radish, and one other seasonal side). Love the flavors, and the fresh vegetables. The spicy pork is not too spicy but you can always add additional sauce. Another favorite is their bibimbap which is a Korean rice bowl with your favorite barbecued meat, assorted vegetables, a side of gochujang and topped with a fried egg. Sometimes it comes with a side of their soup. Pro-tip is to pay the extra for a Dolsot bibimbap which serves it on a sizzling hot stone so the rice and other ingredients cook a little extra and become crunchy! A common favorite appetizers my friends get include tteok kochi (Fried rice cake skewers in spicy sauce that resembles gochujang) as well as Korean fried wings in either soy garlic or Korean hot. Finally we end with some bing soo which is shaved milk ice with other toppings and syrups. We love the strawberry flavors. Service 4.5/5 Love the friendly attitude and fast paced environment, you're normally seated within seconds of arriving if it's not too busy. I gave a 4.5/5 because when it is busy (which it usually is during dinner) it can take a little bit to order and get your order. It sometimes feels like there's only one person taking your order and bringing them to your table despite having so many people working inside. read more

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Pricey but delicious! Ordered the 5 piece chicken wings with chili, udon noodles, and pork bibimbap. Wings were crispy and had the perfect amount of sauce; accompanied with a cup of ginger. I really enjoyed the flavor(s). I also ordered the bibimbap, which never disappoints. Comes with crunchy kale, a fried egg, rice, carrots, and bean sprouts. Don't forget the chili sauce! Incredibly satisfying and great portions. Not to mention, everything comes in sustainable packaging or reusable plastic containers and each orders comes with napkins, salt and pepper, utensils, and chopsticks. Saved the udon noodles for lunch tomorrow! read more

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We stopped by for lunch today. Absolutely loved the food and service. We will be stopping by soon again. read more

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Great food, quality and service! Our go to for local Korean. They always get it SPICY like I like it. Love the udon, bulgogi and bimbimbap. It's nice to dine in too, cute quaint spot. Park in the back or street parking. read more

I've gone to Doma a couple of times before and I've enjoyed my meal each time! It's great for Korean food in Charlottesville and the vibe is a great place to catch up with a friend or a date night. I got the tteokbokki with ramyun this time and thought it was delicious. I did wish I had more fish cakes because I only had one piece and was looking forward to more. The rice cakes were a great texture and the ramyun was also bouncy and not soggy. I've tried their dolsot bibimbap and soondubu jjigae before and thought they were tasty as well. The staff is also incredibly polite and attentive. Doma has become one of my go to dinner spots in Charlottesville as a UVA student. read more

DOMA Korean Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

It's expensive for the portion sizes, but tasty. I like the sweet potato tempura and the udon. It's very flavorful compared to a lot of other stir fried udons I've had without being just the flavor of red pepper. I do feel like it's gotten less spicy since they first opened. read more

Doma is my favorite Korean restaurant in town! Their vegan/veg options are clearly labelled and it's easy to modify most dishes to make them veg if they aren't already. My partner and I dined in one time but have since gotten take out on a bimonthly basis. The restaurant is usually pretty packed in the evenings on weekends and is a cute date spot. The takeout is always phenomenal. We always get the tteokbokki (because it is consistently delicious) and another entree and one appetizer/small dish. They make the rice cakes fresh so you definitely need to finish them in one sitting since they don't save well. Even the kimchi pancakes stay crispy and fresh in the takeout container. The veg udon is another favorite of ours, but we also occasionally get the bibimbap or japchae. Now I'm just waiting for a veg soondubu option. The mandu were okay but I personally don't like fried dumplings, but my partner really enjoyed them. The prices are fair for the portions and each dish has just the right amount of spice. I'm always full by the end of the meal but never feel gross or heavy. The tofu is not fried, rather steamed or braised in most dishes, which I prefer! Doma will be our go-to as long as I'm in Cville. read more

If you're looking for incredible Korean food in Charlottesville, look no further than DOMA. I got the bibimpap and I could honestly find no flaws. The beef was tender, and the veggies were delicious and super fresh. All the flavors complemented each other so well, and the fried egg on top just sealed the deal. The dish itself was so beautiful that I almost didn't want to dig in. The bowl was huge, and came with a small miso soup . We also got some mango soju, which was super yummy: it really tasted like fresh mango! Lighting fast service (our food was in front of us within 10 minutes of ordering), great atmosphere, and very reasonable prices. If you haven't been to DOMA yet, go ASAP!! read more

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

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Food was very good and big portions. Staff was attentive and nice. Able to get a seat easily. read more

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I came here for a solo dinner on a Wednesday evening in the summer of 2019 while in Charlottesville for business. The restaurant was within walking distance from the Residence Inn I was staying at, and is not too long of a walk from the Downtown Mall area. The restaurant was reasonably busy for a weekday night, but there were a good number of tables available when I arrived and I was seated immediately. I was trying to be vegan around this time, so I opted for the dolsot (hot stone bowl) tofu bibimbap minus the egg. This seemed like the safest option for a vegan dish; there were a few other options that seemed like they would definitely be vegetarian if not totally vegan, but Korean BBQ is usually so meat-focused that it's pretty normal for most of the menu to be meat-centric. The kitchen area is very open and if you're sitting facing the kitchen, it's cool to be able to watch them work while you wait for your food. In particular, I saw them putting the hot stone bowls for the dolsot bibimbap on the hob to heat up, which was neat. My food came out in a reasonable amount of time, and I was very satisfied with the portion size and the generous amount of veggies and tofu I got. The bibimbap came with a side of gochujang paste, but I didn't feel like I needed to use it since I'm not really huge on spicy food and I found the bibimbap to be flavorful enough on its own. Since the bibimbap keeps cooking in the stone bowl, it made the rice a bit crispy and kept everything nice and sizzling and hot for several minutes. The service was efficient and proactive; there wasn't a huge delay between when I finished my food and when they brought me my check. Each table is set up with a carafe of tap water, so I never had to wait for a server to come around to refill me during the meal. Overall the restaurant was clean and had a modern, bustling atmosphere, definitely helped by the open kitchen area. If you're in the area and craving Korean food, this is definitely a good option! read more

DOMA Korean Kitchen - Tofu Bibimbap (no egg) - Korean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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I live close to little Korea in San Diego, but have NEVER been a fan of Korean BBQ. Someone explained to me that Korean food is different than Korean BBQ. They likened it to someone thinking that all American food is BBQ. Ok, I get it now. Silly me! A friend suggested that I try the Bibimbap at DOMA Korean Kitchen since I'd be in Charlottesville, and have never actually had Korean food. I was reluctant because I was set on not liking Korean food. I ordered the bibimbap and it came out sizzling in a hot ass bowl, and had an egg on it. It reminded my of when I was in China. I didn't speak Mandarin so I drew a picture of a chicken laying an egg and they brought me out WHOLE chicken(head, feet and body), chopped up with an egg on top. I was like man! Not again. I took my first bite and 2 seconds later I was staring at an empty bowl. OMG!!! Bibimbap is so fricking good! Like absolutely delicious!!! I literally ate the food before it had a chance to cool down. The only reason that I know I ate it too fast is because the next day the roof of my mouth was scorched. Guess what? It was worth it. Every single bite was worth it. My mouth is watering as I'm typing this, and I just ate poke. Sometimes I'm not as opened-minded as I'd like to think I am. I think since I'm from California that everything is better here, but Charlottesville has impressed me in many ways. One of the main features being the food at Doma Korean Kitchen. My compliments to the Chef and the exceptional customer service that I received. read more

Ate here for the first time. It was wonderful! Service was exceptionally pleasant. Will definitely return. This is a keeper.

Stopped in last night with my boyfriend and it was amazing. We started off with the Tteok Galbi (chicken meatballs), which were probably a 4/5. They were definitely good, but could have used some heat. A very simple flavor profile that could have been enhanced with some chili or black pepper. For dinner we both had the Doma Korean BBQ plate. I had the beef, and he had the spicy pork. Both of our meals were really fantastic albeit in very different directions. Mine was the sweet tangy flavor of Korean BBQ beef. It was a simple profile, but a delicious one nonetheless. The pork was a nice blending of spice, heat, and acid. In terms of a heat level, I'd say it was a low medium rather than "hot," but it was still really good! My boyfriend tried the sides, but admitted to being a bit disappointed by the kimchi because he thought it was a little too acidic. Personally, I thought Everything in the entire restaurant looked amazing, and I fully anticipate we will be returning to try more of their menu soon. The restaurant also had a great vibe and an exposed kitchen creating a really amazing atmosphere. Overall, a great restaurant. read more

Good food and great service! Will go back when in the area. Ordered: - TTEOK GALBI dry - not so good -OJINGEO BOKUM hh - good and tasty - DOLSOT BIBIMBAP - excellent - DOMA BBQ LA GALBI - good - try the Korean beer! read more

Great Korean-American food. My friend and I loved the bingsoo, especially since it's among the only in Charlottesville. The aesthetic of the restaurant was very rustic and beautiful and only added to the dining experience. I got the chicken wings, and it was so delicious. My only caveat is that parking can be a little difficult to find. read more

DOMA Korean Kitchen - Chicken - Korean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

This was a pleasant surprise to find traditional Korean food in C-ville. My wife, two sons (11 yrs, 9 yrs) and I arrived for early dinner (5:45pm) on a Wednesday, and were seated promptly. On the plus side, we liked the interior design of the restaurant and open kitchen. Both the Kimchi Pajun (pancake) appetizer and Dolsot Bibimbap (with beef) were delicious. My younger son enjoyed the mandu (steamed dumplings). On a muggy day in July, it was especially refreshing to drink a cold glass of Kirin Ichiban beer that paired well with the Kimchi Pajun. Overall, I would strongly recommend DOMA if you're visiting C-ville and have a craving for traditional Korean food. On the minus side, parking can be a challenge. If you're coming by car, it may be difficult to find nearby parking on Main St. during peak hours. However, C-ville plans to implement new paid parking meters in September 2017. DOMA is within walking distance of the UVA campus. read more

DOMA Korean Kitchen - Front entrance to DOMA. - Korean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

The menu here is quite impressive! The meal I ordered, Dak Galbi, was so spicy that at times I could barely eat it. I would order it with rice next time to make it really good. I loved the portion sizes. The meat was super tasty and spiced just right. I would have liked a little guidance on the menu, as I might try something else next time. Overall, good service, super tasty food, satisfies your spice craving!!! I would definitely go back but I'd try something else on the menu. read more

DOMA Korean Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

It was my second time there. We were not disappointed. Everything was very tasty. I plan to go back and take more friends.

The restaurant has a great ambiance. Very nice decor and clean. The food was delicious! We ordered the seafood pancake, vegetable dumplings and kimchi fried rice. read more

DOMA Korean Kitchen - Seafood pancakes and vegetable dumpling - Korean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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I've heard so many raves about this place, and they lived up to their reputation. It was absolutely delicious and they give such huge portions that will more than fill you up or provide an amazing leftover. The restaurant itself was beautifully decorated and the vibes were perfect for a date, catching up with a friend, or simply treating yourself. I 100% recommend giving this place a try because they will not disappoint. read more

DOMA Korean Kitchen - Tteokbokki with Ramen - Korean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Just got off the local train station in Charlottesville for a nice weekend break. So, I look for the nearest restaurant/cafe with a decent and reasonable menu. I did not have to go far when I saw the sign for DOMA. It's just right across from the station. At the first bite of my spicy pork bbq burger at this restaurant, you got me. The burger had great flavor, the right amount of kimchi and spice, along with plentiful and various veggies, and the meat portions/slices in the burger were ideal ....and they have slushies! So, the lemon slushie went well with my lunch items. (I am hoping this isn't a fluke, because I am coming back here whenever I'm in Charlottesville) Service was fast and the chef gave the right recommendation for a hungry and weary traveler like me. 4.5 stars out of 5 stars read more

DOMA Korean Kitchen - Spicy pork bbq burger and lemon slushie! - Korean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Delicious food and very kind service. I ordered the kimchi fried rice with pork, and the portion was very filling. Also ordered corn cheese for the table to share, and it had a wonderful balance of salty and sweet. The interior of the restaurant is also very cozy, and I will definitely be visiting again! read more

DOMA Korean Kitchen - Kimchi Fried Rice, Corn Cheese - Korean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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I got the Dolsot Bibimbap (rice with stir fried onions, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, bean sprouts, zucchini, kale, sunny-side up egg, organic tofu, and spicy gochujang sauce). Everything in this dish was amazing! I would definitely recommend getting it. My friend ordered the Doma Bokum Udon (stir-fried udon noodles with onion, bok choy, carrots, scallions, organic tofu, and sweet soy sauce). It was pretty good, but much blander than the bibimbap. It could've used some more sauce to give it more flavor. One downside was that parking was hard to find because of the location. I wish they had a private lot because I would definitely come more often! read more

DOMA Korean Kitchen - Dolsot Bibimbap (a must-get) - Korean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

First time here and the ambiance was welcoming. The service was outstanding, friendly and prompt. And the best part is the food was great. The wings were cooked to perfection, and the sweet potato appetizer was delicious. Will definitely be back. read more

They have a modern look and good service. Your food comes out quickly. We got the Mandu which are delicious. I got the Doma Korean BBQ plate (spicy pork) and it was so good. The spice level is perfect if you are into spicy. I will definitely be back to try more items read more