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    Firepan Korean BBQ

    4.3 (286 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Maryrose B.

    Food is not bad, price is reasonable for all you can eat. Rolls are not as good and taste a bit too oily. We had the all you can eat and like the Ribeye Steak, Pork Belly and Bulgogi. The place was pretty packed so I recommend reservation instead of walk in. There is a parking lot across the street on Wayne St for easy parking. Wait staff was ok not the best. Oh and be prepared to cook unlike other Korean BBQ where server cook it for you here you have to cook it yourself.

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    Kayla

    I love this place so much. I think I've eaten there at least 10 times in the past year and I've invited different people and they love the food also. The meat is high quality and always consistent! The waiters are always on top of changing the grills, and they always answer any questions about how to do KBBQ if it's not someone's first time. I think the ambiance is quaint, but I'm not actually a huge fan of seeing k-pop videos/ music selection, but it's not distracting

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    Lakeisha S.

    Went here on Veterans Day to catch up with a friend. I believe this is my second time getting Korean AYCE BBQ. The rarity it is for me to come to Silver Spring but it was worth it. I wasn't a fan of the wait but we were eventually seated. It was kinda dark in the restaurant, gave off blue light vibes. We ordered the option A (it was 24.99 or 29.99, can't recall) 90 minutes lunch special & partook in the all day 50% off Happy Hour for drinks. I must say I was highly impressed with the food and the drinks. We also got the Fall season themed drinks (also 1/2 off for Happy Hour) & they were FANTASTIC. Of course I had to get the Pumpkin Spice expresso. I would definitely come back again and get full as a tick again. I couldn't tell you the distance from the Silver Spring Metro because I drove.

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    Calling is korean kbbq is a joke. Food is white washed to the max and everything is either drenched in sesame oil or spice to make it "asian". japchae with only noodles DRENCHED in sesame oil mind you and offering sushi that's as good as gas station food. thin slice brisket is THICK sliced and thick cut pork belly is THIN disappointed considering the 4 star reviews. wouldn't come back here

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    Chuq Y.

    Wenthere during a recent visit to see friends. I'll give it 4 stars. If you're expecting a traditional authentic Korean BBQ, this is probably not the place for you. Firepan is more of a modern spin on KBBQ. We got the all you can eat, which is a great deal. You can pick any of the meats and you get. I would recommend the soy and spicy marinated meats. The kimchi is ok, but you won't get the 8 or so banchands that you would at other places. Our server was excellent and I don't remember her name. She was attentive and gave us a rundown of what to expect. She brought most things promptly but it was a busy night. Parking maybe challenging but you can also take the metro. All in all, I'd probably go back again. But my KBBQ pocket is only half full.

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    Sharonda M.

    Of course as a first timer I was excited to see the hype. It's definitely hyped sadly I couldn't enjoy my entire experience because it was super busy being Valentines Day evening but even with that the server was forgetful, and wasn't really attentive to the table. We ordered the steak & chicken , also sushi rolls the sushi 10/10 !! Definitely worth a try and the K-Steak was delicious very tasty. The only issue was the Chicken it wasn't flavorful and was very easy to burn on the grill. I have to return for a better experience because it wasn't bad just busy and I understand crazy nights happen

    Lia M.

    We had a fun experience at Firepan. I thought mostly everything we had was good, including the strawberry soju and old-fashioned. The bar looked nice and I'd stop in for just a drink. Salad and kimchi were delicious. We all liked our meats. I recommend skipping the Korean fried chicken. I thought it was going to be Bonchon-style, but it was very lackluster and not even close. Server was friendly, though inattentive. We definitely had trouble flagging her and getting more water, etc. It also took forever for the check to come. We went early enough so there was not a wait, but I definitely recommend reservations. I'd return if wanting KBBQ and not wanting to drive to Rockville.

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    Rolonda D.

    Went to Firepan for a nice weeknight dinner. The restaurant was mostly empty and quiet but more people started to come in as the evening got later. We ordered the Option A which is All-You-Can-Eat and included different cuts of chicken, pork, and beef. Our server was very attentive and our meats came out quickly. While it's not the best KBBQ in the area you get a lot of value for what you are paying. I would put it on the same level as Iron Age for KBBQ in the MD suburbs.

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    2 years ago

    The food and service was amazing! We tried the K-Ramen was also a great addition to the menu. Thank you Zoe!

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    2 years ago

    GREAT FOOD! I love the fact they come and help us every once in a while too! The area is awesome too!

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    3 years ago

    The corn cheese was good and very cheesy and the service was great. The bulgogi was also very tasty.

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    2 years ago

    I've been here a few times and every time the food is amazing! ask for Zoe. she was so attentive and kind. we hope to return soon!

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    3 years ago

    It's a great experience. Excellent service and fabulous food. I highly recommend these BBQs;)

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    3 years ago

    Food is amazing and customer service is always the best! Must try place for a lunch quick meal

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    2 years ago

    The food was fresh and full of flavor. The service was great. The ambiance was just ok.

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    2 years ago

    Amazing service and food. Hasho, our server, was phenomenal and gave us the best experience. best KBBQ spot in the area by far!

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    Great meats with a good price. Hasho was a wonderful server and very attentive! The atmosphere was also a great vibe.

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    2 years ago

    David was great! Very patient with two teenage boys. Food came very quickly and was delicious.

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    3 years ago

    Bulgolgi & marinated pork belly are stand outs. Ambiance is modern & aesthetic, servers are attentive, and it's very clean. Great kbbq spot!

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    First time coming and will definitely be coming back food was amazing and our server Zoe was the best

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    2 years ago

    Loved it! Exactly what I was expecting. Attentive service. Lots of meat. Great side dishes.

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    First time here! I love love love the customer service! Very attentive! The food is amazing! Gotta bring my family here!

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    Food is always quick and good I love that you get to do it yourself. Service is good the servers are nice

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    Yett Gol

    4.3(131 reviews)
    4.8 mi
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    Not sure I'm following the collective psychosis that believes Yett Gol is good, let alone anything…read morespecial. The seolleongtang mostly tasted like the salt that was added tableside. The predominant flavor of the kimchi jjigage was gochugaru. The haemul pajeon didn't have much seafood and came with several burnt spots. The japchae was extremely oily and included very few vegetables. I make better Korean food at home just by watching Maangchi videos. Speaking of videos, the only reason I found this place was through a TikTok, which offered a rave review and showed a packed restaurant. I guess this is how I know FoodTok has officially reached the mainstream, because I'm seeing more and more staged scenarios and dubious opinions. The only thing anybody had anything positive to say about was the rice, which was technically perfect. There is an old adage that goes, "you can judge a restaurant based on how well they cook their rice." But if you have a table full of food and the only thing people want to finish is the rice, then you've got a whole other problem.

    Ahh I love invigorating Korean food. Came to this place after having a silver spring adventure and…read morewe exhausted. This food put satisfying smiles on all our faces. I ordered a tofu soup with miso base and a kimchi pancake for the table. The pajeon was so appetizing I may have forgotten to take a picture before we dug in, and the tofu soup was just very warming. I didn't want anything spicy or I would've gotten a jjigae. You'll notice if you come here that this place is frequented by local Koreans, which tells you this is a good spot haha

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    10/15/23 Something strange going on. Ms Kim investigates the surroundings.

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    Mahdang Korean Restaurant - H05 at the left and A08on the up-right corner. the white thing is rice wine.

    Mahdang Korean Restaurant

    4.3(391 reviews)
    6.4 mi
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    This one feels most authentic…read more.. Before I say anything else yes, parking is limited. Why? Because it's in an area dominated by industrial businesses. Not a retail space. Boo-hoo, look around and you'll find a spot unless you're driving a yacht. Now, to the setting and the food...the setting is the way I like it. Rustic, clean, unassuming, not fancied up. Wooden privacy screens are set in between tables. (Perhaps because of Covid? Not sure.) This to me was really comfortable, didn't feel like I was stuck in a cattle car. I'm sure there's Korean BBQ here but we weren't at such a table. In fact it looked like grills had been removed from some tables and replaced with wooden covers. So nice to have that extra space because... Ordered bibimbap, bulgogi, steamed dumplings, etc. The extra side dishes I enjoy (kimchi, sprouts, etc.) were there as well. Ice tea, yadda yadda. Korean music was playing but it wasn't loud, on another screen by the kitchen I could see Family Guy. Again, not loud or intrusive. Didn't feel like they skimped on portions, there was plenty. Almost too much, wasn't sure I'd manage to finish the bulgogi but I did...mmm. Overall, this place is a nice break from other places. If you want to take someone out and just enjoy yourselves, this would be it. Perhaps a bit different when full, but still. Btw, it's been 13 years since I first went here. This week was only the second time. I totally forgot where it was or whether it was still around. So glad it is.

    My goto place for Korean food especially if you are in the Rockville area. It is a hole in a wall…read morewith ads of Korean Soju posted all over their walls. This place is on the other side of the Twinbrook metro. Definitely, old korean cooking with banchan and etc. Expect the service to be real slow since theres only one server but theyre really nice as they apologize for tending so slow. Be kind to them or dont dine if you have to be out at a certain time.

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    Da Rae Won Restaurant

    4.3(609 reviews)
    7.2 mi
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    We wanted to grab a quick lunch before taking the Greenbelt Metro into DC. It was a weekday around…read moremidday, and there were a few customers but no wait. We had two kids with us, so we couldn't order anything too spicy. The japchae and mandu were tasty, but the lollipop wings deserved a stage of their own. Boy, were they delicious! Perfectly sweet and savory, with a crunchy batter that somehow stayed crisp despite the sauce. I honestly wish I could have eaten more. The portions are generous, parking is sufficient, and the staff were attentive. We'll definitely be back to try their hand-pulled noodles!

    I stopped by after doing some research and was so disappointed as I love foood!…read more The restaurant is a little tucked away but the inside is cute! We were told to find a table on the other side of the restaurant (like self seating...see picture) but then asked to move. We were in a section with no one, which isnt an issue if the service is consistent (it wasnt and busy, we were their 3rd table) They checked on us once but I had to flag them down to order or ask questions. We ordered the Crystal noodles with shredded beef & vegetables (41) And the Fried rice with vegetable (10). The fried rice comes with the bean sauce which i didn't know (not listed on the menu I had) and contains pork. When i attempted to get a new version, it took 3 staff members asking why. The, what I assume to be the manager, said she would take it off the bill after I said I DONT EAT PORK... I also canceled my to go order before they cooked it but somehow that was never relayed to the kitchen and they brought it out ...I left hungry lol.

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    ANJU - Yukhoe

    ANJU

    4.3(680 reviews)
    5.6 miDupont Circle
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    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.

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