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    Kodori

    3.9 (268 reviews)
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    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Sushi Party Platter
    Destiny E.

    Honestly, I was pleasantly surprised by this little hole in the wall spot. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but I haven't had a ton of luck at Korean/Japanese restaurants in the past. And when I say that, I mean, restaurants that don't specialize in one or the other, but actually serve both. However, I came here, wanting sushi and Gyoza and that's what I got. Added bonus was the fact that I still got the Korean bonchon and I personally love kimchi, so it was amazing. I'm not going to lie: the sushi was far better than I expected it to be. I ordered either the Monday or Wednesday lol and a spicy toner. I also ordered the beef Gyoza. In total, my bill was 26 or so dollars. The rolls were a very good size. I really liked the flavor of the special roll I got. It was a good size and tasted pretty fresh. I would definitely come back. It is a very small, local business, but it was an enjoyable experience and the food came out very quickly. I also really liked the sauce for the gyoza.

    Sabrina G.

    This is one of the only closed sushi spots to me. With that being said I've had better but the sushi was good. I would definitely go back and get some takeout. The inside is very small and it's first come first serve for seats. I really enjoyed my hand roll. The staff were very nice. I didn't like that they charge extra for real crab meat

    Yaki Gyoza Dinner
    Sarah C.

    I came to Kodori a month ago with some co-workers for dinner. Upon first appearance, it looked closed because of the empty parking lot and tinted windows, yet there was an "Open" neon sign. Upon entering, it was empty, with a small space for seating. The waitress didn't seem happy to see us and came off as annoyed as we were giving her our orders.  It took a while for the food to come out. I think it was because they had Doordash/UberEats orders to go through. I wanted to order something simple and got the Yaki Gyoza Dinner which comes with 9 dumplings and rice. My other coworkers, 4 of them, got sushi and Dolsot Bi-Bim-Bop, but were able to get their food before me. I waited a while and got my dumplings as they were finishing up their meals.  The Gyoza was good. Tasty interior and crispy exterior. My coworkers said they enjoyed their meals and wouldn't mind coming back. I think for Kodori, it'd be best to get takeout because they seem to prioritize those over dine-in guests. All in all, the restaurant was clean, food was good, but service could've been better.

    Steamed pork dumplings. Ponzu sauce
    Jake S.

    Stopped here for a lil lunch date one day we both had morning off. Super friendly staff who quickly greeted us and let us pick our own table. We started with a roll and some edamame, and some house sides were brought over. We also enjoyed kalbi and bulgolgi for entrees. Definitely worth the small travel for us to come here. I will 1000000% be back for the great marinated beef and pork. The gyoza was insanely good. We had the steamed pork ones. Sauce was so delicious! Will be back soon! Jake n kev

    Interior
    Courtney C.

    ***DISCLAIMER: Im a sushi newbie*** Wanted sushi and didn't want to drive into the city. My homegirl swears by this place so I decided to check it out. I placed an order for carry out and was in and out within 20 mins. The inside is pretty small, seating roughly 20 people, 25 if you include the sushi bar. If you place a carry out order on a busy day you'd probably have to sit in your car. I ordered: Beef Bulgogi - 10/10 - the texture and flavor is amazing. The beef is sweet and perfectly paired with the bitter bite of the carrot and onion. The plain rice great for soaking up the sauce the bulgogi sits in and adds a nice balance if you feel the dish is too rich. They also give you kimchi and pickled cucumbers which added additional layers to the dish overall. It was my first time trying kimchi and I'm not sure what I was expecting but I really enjoyed it. It was spicy and sour but not in an off putting way. I added it to a bite with the bulgogi, rice and cucumber and my taste buds were in heaven. Kodori Roll - soft shell & deep-fried crab, sp mayo, Inside / fresh tuna, salmon, eel, sp mayo top - today is Sunday, I was there yesterday, and if they weren't closed I'd be there today getting another roll. The soft shell & deep fried crab was the perfect contrast to the raw salmon on top. You get the fresh flavors from the tuna, salmon and eel and the sp mayo doesn't over power it. I added eel sauce to mine and finished this roll within 10 minutes. This place is located 5mins from my son's barber shop so I'm excited to have a reason to go :). I will be back.

    Chop Chae
    Nyla S.

    The place is small, we were helped immediately & the food came out in good time too. Everything was tasty, will definitely go again!

    Chiquita R.

    OMG!! So I wanted some sushi. I love sushi! It's a hole in the wall like other reviews mentioned, but I enjoyed myself. The food was great and came so quick! It almost shocked me. I was like, "Oh wait, maybe I ordered too much. I was out there during lunch, so I was about to catch them during lunch time. I was going to get my food to go, but I decided to dine in. They didn't waste any time bringing out my food. Quick, hot, and GREAT!!! Everything I ordered was good. I can't wait to go back! Check it out. You will not be disappointed!

    Eel sushi and Waldorf sushi! So good!

    Friendly staff and great food! The lunch deals are wonderful and come with plenty of food to fill you up. The eel and Waldorf sushi were so delicious. Definitely coming back!

    Sweet Dream Chicken and Yaki Udon
    Stella K.

    4.5 stars (for the area) It's a shame that there are such terrible reviews for this spot. I don't know why people are expecting top notch sushi in Waldorf. You have to manage your expectations to the area it is located in. Their prices aren't as high as DC or northern VA sushi spots that specialize in sushi. Think of this as a place for no frills good sushi but not a fancy sushi specific restaurant. If you go with this reasonable expectation, you will not be disappointed. Also, there are so many other options other than sushi. They changed management in the last few months, so keep that in mind. They updated the interior, and it is much nicer. It's also a quaint spot that people mainly order takeout for from what I've seen in the many times we have been. The new service staff are friendly, but the miscommunication issue that some other reviews mentioned may be due to the language barrier. It seems that English is not the first language of the service staff, so that is probably the cause. If you want home-cooked Korean food vibes, this is the place. When I miss my mom's home cooking I go here! I believe this is a small, local owned business, so let's try to be kind and respectful in our reviews. We are all trying to make a living out here in this ridiculous economy.

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    Nakia T.

    Food was amazing. Be mindful that this is a small establishment. Will definitely be back.

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    This is the best sushi in town. I recommend the Waldorf roll. It is delicious. Can't wait to go back. Sushi chef was a nice guy.

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    You get a good amount of food for the price. The staff is polite and the food taste great. I plan on being a regular here.

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    Awesome lunch boxes. Portions are huge and have never had a problem (only have a gone during lunch everytime.)

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    Bonchon Waldorf

    Bonchon Waldorf

    3.5(228 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    •$$

    I had an extremely upsetting experience on August 18 at the Bonchon located at 3059 Waldorf Market…read morePlace in Waldorf, Maryland. I placed an online carryout order scheduled for 1:19 PM and arrived around 1:30. Another customer was being assisted at the counter, so I patiently waited. A male employee came from the back and began calling names for carryout orders. Because I couldn't clearly hear one of the names, I politely asked him, "Excuse me, sir, do you have an order for Katrina?" I want to emphasize that I was speaking to the male employee distributing carryout orders, not the woman assisting the other customer. She nevertheless interjected, "When your order is ready, we'll call for you." I simply responded that my order was already ready. As I said this, the male employee retrieved my order from the rack and handed it to me. I took my food and began walking toward the exit. The woman told me to "have a nice day" in a tone I perceived as sarcastic. I nevertheless responded, "Thank you, you too," and continued leaving. She then added, "Please don't come back." Confused, I stopped and asked why. She accused me of previously coming into the restaurant and "doing the same thing"/causing problems. This is extremely important: this was only my SECOND time ever coming to this location for a carryout order. My first pickup was approximately three weeks earlier. I walked in, collected my food, and left within probably 30 seconds with no argument, complaint, or negative interaction. I had also never seen or interacted with this woman before. Because the history she described does not match my actual history at this restaurant, I believe she mistook me for another customer. I asked for her name or information for someone above her because I wanted to report the interaction. She refused and stated that she was the owner and that because Bonchon is a franchise, there was nobody above her to whom I could report the incident. I continued requesting management/corporate information, and she called the police. Because police had been called, I initially believed I should remain to speak with the responding officers. In hindsight, I should have waited outside. While waiting, I called my mother for advice. Another customer who witnessed the interaction independently approached me. I did not know this woman. She told me she believed the way I was treated was wrong and helped me locate information for reporting the incident. She later identified herself to police as a witness and described what she observed. The situation escalated after police had already been called. The woman repeatedly demanded that I leave, and we both raised our voices. During the confrontation, she told me to take my "ghetto sh!t outside" and that I was "going to jail." I did not call her names or curse at her. My mother ultimately told me to leave the restaurant and wait outside, which I did. The police arrived shortly afterward. The woman described me to them as "belligerent" and said she did not want me returning. I gave the officers my complete account, identification, and explained my very limited history at this restaurant. The independent customer also spoke with police as a witness. I was ultimately informed that I could no longer return. I will respect that instruction and have no intention of returning after this experience. What concerns me most is how this began. Before any argument occurred, before police were called, and before I remained inside requesting management information, I had received my food and was already walking out when I was told not to return. The explanation was that I supposedly had a history of causing problems there. I do not. I had never interacted with this woman before, and my only previous carryout pickup approximately three weeks earlier occurred without incident. I strongly believe I was mistaken for another customer. I hope someone above the restaurant level reviews this incident and, if available, surveillance footage from approximately 1:30 PM on August 18. I would also like any alleged previous incidents involving me reviewed because I maintain that no such history exists. The food at Bonchon is delicious, my order was ready on time, and the male employee who handed me my order was helpful. Unfortunately, my experience with management overshadowed all of that. What should have been a routine pickup resulted in accusations about conduct I did not recognize, a police call, and ultimately being banned from a restaurant where I had never previously caused a problem.

    Customer service is basic, and the chicken is pretty good. It's very crispy and sweet. The fries…read morewere greasy and seemed old. I probably wouldn't order those again. My main gripe is that the chicken is super expensive, and food for one person will cost close to $20 or more. Depending on how hungry you are you may or may not have leftovers. The chicken is good but not worth the price. There are tables to eat at inside and they also serve beer so that's a plus.

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    Da Rae Won Restaurant

    4.3(608 reviews)
    28.1 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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    Black Bean Noodles

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    Ohmani Bap & Joong Guk Jib - Bulgogi Dolsot Bibimbap

    Ohmani Bap & Joong Guk Jib

    4.3(12 reviews)
    21.6 mi

    Tucked into the back corner of Global Foods like a Korean food court stall cosplaying as a real…read morerestaurant, Ohmani Bap is doing solid, no-nonsense work for a strip mall supermarket in Woodbridge. Quality-wise, this is Hmart food court energy -- which is a compliment. The jajangmyun and soondubu are both dependable standbys, though you'll pay a couple bucks more here than you would at Hmart for the privilege. Where things get spicy (not the good kind) is when you start comparing prices to actual sit-down Korean restaurants: $19 for kimchi pajeon and $31 for LA galbi is the kind of pricing that makes you double-check you're still in a food court and not an actual BBQ joint with table service and a grill built into your table. That said -- the owners are genuinely friendly, service is fast, and portions come stacked with the right supporting cast: miso soup, pickled veggies, kimchi, all present and accounted for. No corner-cutting on the banchan front. Is it the cheapest Korean food in Northern Virginia? No. Is it convenient if you're already at Global Foods and craving Korean comfort food? Absolutely. There's not much else competing for this niche in the area, so it fills a real gap -- just go in knowing you're paying food-court-plus-tax-and-then-some prices for some items. Pro tip: they're closed Tuesdays, so don't make the pilgrimage only to stare at a locked gate.

    Small quaint restaurant located inside the grocery store. Small seating area but fun K-pop music…read moreplaying. Food was delicious and large portions! We will be back!

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    Ohmani Bap & Joong Guk Jib - There is an area to dine in

    There is an area to dine in

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    Woo's Kitchen Korean Grill Express - Tofu plate

    Woo's Kitchen Korean Grill Express

    4.7(123 reviews)
    32.9 mi
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    I'm in town for work and this place was recommended to me and I'm so glad I went. I liked it so…read moremuch that I visited twice. First let's talk about the place. Getting to the restaurant is easy to find and there is plenty of parking. The place is pretty clean and there is lots of seating. The people are very nice and polite. They greet you as you enter and are very clear with how the menu works. And now for the food. Their dishes let you pick a protein with white or brown rice and 4 side dishes. The first time I went I had the beef bulgogi. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture but it was delicious. It was juicy and flavorful. The next time I went I ordered the spicy pork. I have a decent spice tolerance so I didn't find it too spicy. They were also incredibly nice and gave me the bottom of the batch that is drenched in sauce after I asked. It was incredibly tender and delicious. The best part is the meals are filling at a fair price. I'm glad I tried this recommendation and I'll definitely come back next time I'm in town.

    This is a Korean fast casual kind of deal. They had space to sit in, but I wanted something to eat…read moreon the river. I appreciated that they had a small or large option as I wanted a light meal, and my tofu plus two sides was just about right. Options included watercress, a favorite and underused vegetable from my point of view. Their tofu was extremely crispy. I don't eat a ton of Korean because it tends not to be vegetarian-friendly, but this place, in a limited Southern Maryland food scene, delivered some distinctive and worthwhile flavors.

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    Woo's Kitchen Korean Grill Express - Spicy pork with white rice, bean sprouts, broccoli, and japchae

    Spicy pork with white rice, bean sprouts, broccoli, and japchae

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    ANJU

    4.3(681 reviews)
    20.8 mi•Dupont Circle
    •$$

    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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    Upstairs dining

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    Korean "Jambalaya"

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