Lee Gimbap is a Korean restaurant located in Fairfax that is known for their Gimbap (seaweed rice rolls ). The restaurant was empty when I arrived. There are plenty of seating options. I ordered a few things to try out. -Kids bulgolgi Gimbap -Soy garlic chicken and shrimp tempura Gimbap combo -Jjagechi -mango lemonade My favorite out of all of the items I ordered was the jjagechi ramen. Very flavoral. The soy garlic chicken was seasoned well but the bite tasted a bit too crunchy. Overall solid experience. Kind of pricey but if I was in the area, I would go back. read more

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One of just three locations in the United States, this Korean fast food is a little pricey but hits the spot. I had the soy and garlic fried chicken. It had a nice crunch to it and was very tender. The portion size was also generous. You order at the counter and a server brings out your food. There was not a lot of interaction, but they were friendly. Despite being Korean "fast food", this was not cheap. You will be around or above $20 with any main entree and drink. On a scale of 1-5: Food - 4 Service - 4 Price - 3 read more

Lee Gimbap - Soy & garlic fried chicken - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I dont want to be too too critical as I have the pleasure to eat homemade Korean food but at desperate times Korean food is my default when eating out. Inside the restaurant is very spacious and clean. Additionally, the service is very friendly. As for the food - the Kimbap, lacks flavor and the seaweed was too tough to chew and swallow. The tteokbokki sauce was too water downed. After three bites, I got overwhelmed as the food was becoming tasteless and this place is NOT cheap. read more

Finally tried this place and it was good. Let's get into it! Lee's K-style fried chicken: 5/5. Spicy but super flavorful. I'm not a big spice person (even mild is spicy for me lol) so if you like heat, you'll like this. I think it would be better with a bowl of rice on the side. Bibimbap gimbap: 5/5. Loved this! Perfect about of ingredients and delish! Pork belly gimbap: 4/5. This was okay. Basic. Shrimp tempura gimbap: 4/5. This was okay too. Basic. Tteokbokki ramen: 5/5. This was really good. Flavorful, spicy and really tasty. All of this, plus two sodas, totaled to $100. Kinda pricey for really simple dishes. Service was fine. The young man at the register was helpful and the place was big with a good amount of seating and clean. read more

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Directly from Korea... this Korean gimbap place is priced well and food flavors are delicious! The 떡볶이 (spicy rice cake) is the best. The soy garlic chicken bites are also sweet and crispy. The only suggestion would be for the spicy pork over rice... the pork needs to be a little sweeter. And the udon is little under seasoned (almost needs a little sweetness and deeper flavor) There are plenty of seats for a group or individual meals. This is near the Lowe's and Walmart on Rte 29 Lee Hwy... The restaurant participates with inKind (which gives great 20% rebates) and you can get $100 gift cards for $65 at Costco! That makes it a great deal! read more

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I was really excited to try this place, so I was pretty disappointed. I've only tried it once, but we ordered the tuna, donkatsu, and spicy pork kimbap. The vegetables didn't taste sautéed at all. The carrots still tasted raw. The donkatsu had very little meat, and the sauce overpowered the entire kimbap. For three kimbap rolls costing over $30, it felt really underwhelming in both quality and taste. We couldn't even finish them and ended up cooking them in a pan with eggs at home just to make them taste better. read more

Lee Gimbap - The spicy pork one was the best out of the ones we tried but it tasted like something was missing - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Host was super nice and the food came out very fast. Everything is well thought out and with the table layout and where the self serve station is. Utensils are stored in the side of the tables. Very clean and modern aesthetic while still feeling inviting. The gimbaps feel very classic and not over done like brushed with tons of sesame oil. It's a good alternative to all the salad bowls that seem to be very popular now. The vegetables are fresh which keeps the rolls nice and crunchy. The rose tteokbokki was really good with the tuna gimbap. read more

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Lee Gimbap's Tuna Gimbap and Sweet & Spicy Chicken combo is so delicious. The tuna was fresh and Sweet & Spicy Chicken was sweet but not too spicy. This is a self serving restaurant, so you don't have to worry about tips. And the cashier/owner was so kind. He asked me if I am new to the restaurant and let me know the details. Ambience is very quiet and very clean. Will recommend this restaurant to my friends and family. Thanks!! read more

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Straight outta Korea...must try. The wife tells me it feels like a restaurant in Seoul as we walk in and look at the menu. Clean and minimalist with a nice modern vibe. Of course the star of the show is Gimbap but the also have KStyle Fried Chicken, Pork Cutlet, ramen type noodles, rice bowls, and of course Tteokbokki to pare up with your Gimbap. Looks good. After reviewing all the options we settle on the Gimbap (Spicy Pork) & Tteobokki (spicy) combo and add on a Pork Cutlet Gimbap. They also have free anchovy soup/ broth and yellow radish for you to enjoy with your meal. Bill comes to $38 so it isn't cheap eats but on par with going out to eat these days. It takes approximately 10 mins for the food to come out so assume everything is made fresh.... The gimbap is tasty. I like both but prefer the pork cutlet. The tteokboki is also spot on and spicy. An enjoyable meal. We will make the drive to Fairfax again to try the other dishes for sure. read more

Lee Gimbap - TTEOKBOKKI (SPICY) PORK CUTLET GIMBAP SPICY PORK GIMBAP - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Came here for the second time yesterday and was so excited to get the same meal I got last time I came cause it was just that good. I got rice cake with ramyun. I ordered it but I wasn't paying attention when they repeated our order before paying and didn't realize they only heard me say rice cakes so when the food came out I only got the rice cakes and was so confused. However, they were soo so kind and they gave me some ramyun on the side which I really appreciated. There's free soup thats available while you wait for your meal. The food here is so flavorful it's definitely worth the price. I got my meal spicy and it's extremely spicy! I would say it's spicier than Buldak noodles. So be careful if you don't have a good spice tolerance. The restaurant is so clean and welcoming with plenty of seats and tables. I love this place and will definitely come back again for rabokki! read more

Lee Gimbap - Da RABOKKI (SPICY) - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I had to try this place since it's a popular Korean franchise that started in Gangnam! The staff is always very friendly and helpful. Food comes out quick and fresh. I love that there's a station for self-serve clear soup, pickled radish, water, and plates. Every table has drawers with utensils! My favorite things are the Korean style bibim Gimbap, Crab stick wasabi mayo Gimbap, and Rose Tteokbokki. I wished the tteokbokki was a bigger portion or less pricey. I've tried the Pork Cutlet and Spicy anchovy & nuts Gimbap also, but didn't love. The pork cutlet was a bit dry. The sauces are good, but not necessary. The panna cotta desserts are just okay - I would skip. I still like Myung Ga more, but this place is solid especially if you want more variety in kimbap! read more

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Was very, very clean all smiles on everyone's face. The menu was new to me and the host was very good at explaining what was on the menu and how to combo the menu. Very tasty. Very light not super heavy, but great portions exactly what I was looking for read more

Lee Gimbap - Gimbap Lee Ramyun - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

If you're looking for a fast casual Korean restaurant with a clean and bright decor, try out Lee Gimbap. I was impressed with the variety of Gimbaps. We tried the Lee gimbap along with the Korean fish cake soup and spicy rabokki (ramen/tteokbokki). Gimbap tasted fresh and wish they came with one sauce to try. Maybe they can add a standard sauce to the self service station with the soup broth, green onions and pickled radishes. Korean fish cake soup tasted light and ingredients were fresh. Again, I wish they had some fresh wasabi or something we could put into the soup. On the other hand, the rabokki was plenty spicy so they had something for everyone including the kid's gimbap. The guy was nice about answering questions and the lady surprised us with a cup for the grand opening. Prices are more expensive than other places and portions on the smaller side; however, they don't prompt you for a tip given the cafeteria self-service. It's a good addition to the eating out scene in Fairfax. Pro tip: Utensils and napkins found in the pull out drawer at the side of the table. read more

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Saw a couple of videos about this new spot on social media and decided to give it a try. Located in the same shopping center as many other notable Fairfax eateries, Lee Gimbap offers an extensive menu of specialty gimbap and other Korean staples. You place your order first, receive a buzzer, and then grab any available seat. There is a self serve station with water, miso soup, and radish side dishes. I ordered the Crispy Pork Cutlet, which came with slaw, rice, and fries. The portion size was generous and definitely shareable. To my surprise, it did not come with any sauce at first, so I purchased one from their sauce selection for 75 cents. About halfway through my meal, the server noticed I was eating the cutlet plain and let me know that it actually comes with tonkatsu sauce and that she had forgotten to bring it out. Prices are reasonable, but service could use some work. read more

Lee Gimbap - Crispy Pork Cutlet - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I was interested to try out this new Kimbap/gimbap place because I love kimbap (even more than sushi). This restaurant opened up in Fairfax Centre, near the Walmart. The restaurant is very bright and modern - decorated with a mixture of wood/white walls and dark wood tables and chairs. Their menu has some variety of Korean street foods but we were there mainly for the kimbap! They have a description of what ingredients each kimbap has, to help you make your choice. They also have a self serve soup and unlimited amounts of pickled radishes at your convenience. My partner and I got the tuna kimbap, mushroom kimbap and the Lee kimbap. The tuna had too much mayo for me and the Lee kimbap was average/good. I liked the mushroom one the best bc it had the most flavor. The others weren't as flavorful and were a tad dry - some dipping sauce would've helped. I would come back and try the others to give it another chance. Recommend if you love kimbap bc they definitely have a great selection read more

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This is a Korean street food lover's dream! The jjagechi was my favorite and it was fun trying different soda flavors and kimbaps. I loved the bibim gimbap, but the tuna one was on the dry side. I would've loved to try the tuna Gouda and see if it would've made a difference. There's a bar near the back for bowls, plates, and soup with toppings. Just be aware that they close fairly early (8pm). read more

Lee Gimbap - Jjagechi, tuna gimbap, bibim gimbap - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

This is the first location for Lee Gimbap in the U.S., and it's right here in Fairfax City. Lee Gimbap, as the name implies, specializes in kimbap. They have so many different varieties, and it was hard to choose, but this is what I tried: -Lee gimbap -Spicy pork gimbap -Korean style bibim gimbap They also serve Korean street food such as tteokbokki, and ramen. I tried the spicy rabokki and whew - it was spicy! It was served with a boiled egg and fish cakes. Overall, this is a great new addition in area for kimbap! read more

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Decided to come here before my daughter's band concert. Saw the amazing reviews and decided to try this place out. Unfortunately, it was a miss. I ordered the chicken in garlic soy with lee gimbap and my daughter ordered the dumpling ramyum. The meals looked incredible, but the taste didnt reflect it. The gimbap appeared fresh, but the rice was hard and cold. The veggies tasted fresh. It was actually tough to chew with the nori pretty hard and dry and relatively lacking of flavor. The dumpling filling was a mushy mess and the broth tasted purely of red pepper flakes. The best part was the fried chicken pieces. Apparently the hot carafe is miso soup available for free; I didn't know until I watched the group of young fellas next to me filling and slurping up some bowls. Note that utensils and napkins are underneath each side table. This place just didn't do it for my daughter and I. Back to my hmart gimbap for me. read more

Lee Gimbap - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Very fresh and good food! Everything was prepared quickly, and the service was friendly, attentive, and efficient. read more

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Fast casual Korean eatery; low effort, no frills, decent food; moderately overpriced for what it is. I liked the self-service element since it allows for a more fast casual dining experience. The prices are a bit higher than what I would expect. I got a kimbap, rabokki, and a chicken katsu. Right off the bat, my first observations are that the soup they give does not seem homemade, probably made from some commercial concentrate. The katsu sauce tastes identical to a commercial sauce called Bulldog. My reference point is Myunga Kimbap which make their (absolutely amazing) katsu sauce and odeng soup in house. The prices are Myunga are lower for more care and effort put into their food. Overall, I would not come back since there is a superior alternative nearby but with some more care and thought put into the smaller details, this concept could be very well received. read more

We were travelling through Fairfax VA and had a hankering for some Korean Street Food and stumbled upon Lee Gimbap. It was exactly what we needed. First a tuna fish gimbap - not exactly a traditional flavor, but somehow it called out to us. Thick, meaty tuna surrounded by fresh, crispy veggies, soft rice, and wrapped in seaweed, it hit the spot. But we also got Tteokbokki (spicy, of course!) with ramen noodles added to the mix. Perfect! Soft, chewy rice cakes, a hard boiled egg, and noodles dripping with spice. It was exactly the meal we needed. Lee Gimbap is on our list for places to visit when we're tooling around Fairfax. You should give it a try, too! read more

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Ill be real...I came in it was late night. Place had a few tables of people . It was a bit awkward placing my order. Partially because trying to figure out what was in each roll the font on the board and the tiny card given to me were like 5 pt font. So what's the menu really hiding? Anyway I really should've just ordered via the app but i figured its part of the experience I'll just order. So I decided on PORK CUTLET GIMBAP and the LEE GIMBAP. Let me just say the price was a bit steep for me but because of the area.. ill let it slide. So as I am waiting i decided to peruse the self serve station which had one of those black kettles full of oden soup and the small container of pickled radish and green onions. once my order arrived i was also brough spicy mayo. So i picked up one roll took a bite and everything fell out. Now after leaving I did read online that these are not hand rolled but machine rolled which explains why everything was so loose. Now I am used to a few ingredients falling out of a roll but honestly the whole thing fell apart I was eating it deconstructed if I was lucky I was able to dip the first bite in the spicy mayo. Overall.. both rolls were a bit underwhelming for me and services was a bit lackluster. I mean fast casual sure but it just felt so awkward I don't know if it because there as no music if it was just late night it just felt awkward. Esthetically the restaurant is modern and fresh and nicely lit LEDs but the gimbap that is suppose to be the star was just meh. I was more disappointed at the price point i paid for what I got. Even spicy mayo couldn't save it. the lee gimpbap was just one note. The Pork cutlet gimbap the pork was nice and crispy but the slaw salad inside lacked depth. I didnt try any other items but I am not sure i have the desire if the rolls couldnt keep itself together and flavor couldn't save them. read more

Lee Gimbap in Fairfax offers fresh, flavorful kimbap, generous portions, and authentic dishes. We liked their Gimbap for its high filling-to-rice ratio, along with other dishes like bibimbap and budae ramen. The ambiance was very clean, with a minimalist interior featuring graphics and posters on the walls. A self-service station for pickled radish and soup, along with a no-tip policy, was a big plus, making it an excellent option for a quick meal. They also offer small-sized desserts such as berry milk pudding and green tea panna cotta. Some dishes we enjoyed and highly recommend: 1. Pork Cutlet Gimbap: Pork cutlet, egg, carrot, cucumber, dakuang (yellow pickled radish), cabbage, imitation crabmeat, and rice. It's tasty, and we love it as it has more filling than rice. 2. Korean-style Gimbap: seasoned and marinated bulgogi with mild spicy sauce, vegetables, egg, and rice. The sauce was perfect, almost like having a bibimbap in a roll. Highly recommended for fans of bibimbap. 3. Budae Ramen: Using Shin-ramen as a base, combined with ham and sausage, they created their version of budae ramen, also known as army ramen. Spicy, savory, and tasty. 4. Bibimbap: good portion and filling, delicious and healthy in a bowl. I love that the beef is already mixed with a sweet and mildly spicy sauce and comes with vegetables and egg. read more

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Delicious and fresh GIMBAP! I wish I had tried this place sooner since it's so close to our house. We ordered the spicy pork and they had a deal for two for one. We also got the super veggie and the mushroom Bulgogi. I had actually ordered the mushroom Bulgogi for myself and started eating the spicy pork thinking it was mushroom. I do not like pork however this was sooooo good! My daughter really enjoyed it and packed the leftovers for lunch and it stayed fresh and the rice did not dry out. We will definitely be back again. I highly recommend you check them out. read more

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The place was packed on Friday night when we went for dinner. We did have to wait a while for dishes to come out but thr owner gave us two free desserts for free. The place is self serve and you don't have to pay tip. Silverware is in a drawer at the table. You pick up and drop off your tray. You can get free yummy broth and there is green onions to gatnish it. There is also some yellow radishes as a banchan or side dish. We ordered the tonkatsu kimbap, fried platter, spicy rice bowl and rabokki. The fried platter, rhe desserts and spicy rice bowl were our favorites. We are excited to try other dishes. read more

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Service was great and fast. Plenty of options to choose from including kimbap flavors and also noodles, too. Clean simple decor and love the drawer at the table with the utensils. Side area for self service condiments. No kimchi in their store. Plenty of drink options too. read more

Lee Gimbap - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Decided to try a new kimbap spot. Plenty of parking and tables inside. Interior is very clean and simple and everything is self service. They are open 11-8pm every day. Price point seems pretty average to all the other kimbap places. We tried the bibim kimbap, which is like a bibimbap with gochujjang (filled with veggies and bulgogi) and it was good! The mild ddukboki with ramen which was not spicy but a tad sweet. There wasn't enough rice cakes compared to the ramen and they were very small. The chicken donkatsu came with rice, salad, and french fries with a side of donkatsu sauce. The portion was good for the price, but the chicken was slightly dry. The fries were an interesting side, but can't go wrong with fries. Overall, not bad. I would come back again to try the other kimbaps. read more

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Still good. Fast service, and clean establishment! Today the soup was a bit more saltier than usual, but otherwise no complaints! Please never go out of business read more

Lee Gimbap - Spicy pork bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Food was amazing. Very crisp, refreshing and light kimbap assortments and their udon fish cake soup had a good umami flavor. There was ample seating, and I was glad that the water device had actual cold water instead of lukewarm, like many other places. Best part, tip was not required. Will be back ! read more

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I've been to Lee Gimbap a few times, and everything I've tried so far has been really good! The cheese tteokbokki was tasty (though the fish cake was a little off), and the gimbap was great except the fish cake inside was a bit dry. The pork cutlet portions are huge, the fries are super good, and everything has that clean, Seoul-style flavor I love. Even the complimentary soup is delicious -- my daughter can't get enough of it! Definitely one of my favorite casual Korean spots. Oh, don't forget to grab melon soda you will thank me! read more

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Amazing place to eat! The chicken cutlet is absolutely amazing. Chicken is crispy, rice is soft, fries are flavorful. The Gimbap is very interesting, very good in size and have the perfect amount rice inside. The environment is very peaceful and nice neutral color that is easy on the eyes. Service is wonderful, the lady was on her first day and had great customer service and the woman training her also was very kind. I recommend coming here to experience it!! read more

Lee Gimbap - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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You could take three friends and everyone could find something. I got two rolls because I wanted to try different things I could have gotten one. The rolls are relatively big and made to order. The staff was helpful and very open to questions. The place is super clean and welcoming. It is worth going to. If you are looking for a food adventure with friends or just need a reasonably quick priced healthy meal this could be your new spot. read more

This new restaurant opened recently in the Fairfax area and I had a great time dining! We ordered the Lee Kimbap and the spicy teokbokki with ramen and the combination was delicious. The kimbap was well made with the fillings tightly packed. Service at this restaurant is pretty simple. As you walk in there is a fridge with drinks you can grab, you place your order at the front, and then at the side they provide self serve station for pickled radish and soup. It was very easy, and by the time we finished getting our side dishes our food was brought out to us by a kind worker. The restaurant is clean, tables are nicely spaced out and you can also bring a small party to all enjoy food together. Overall, I think this new addition to Fairfax is great and is fitting if you are looking for a good lunch option in the area for kimbap and a easy dining experience. read more

Very good food, tasteful and fresh. I love Korean food and happy this one was added to the area! Would definitely recommend this place. Soy garlic chicken, and gimpap were delicious!! read more

I ordered several dishes here, and one of them was the cold noodles (jjolmyeon). Unfortunately, the noodles were extremely overcooked. They were so soft they were almost melting in my mouth. I mentioned it to the counter, and they said they would tell the chef, but that was it. There was no offer to remake the dish or address the issue. I was a bit disappointed, as I expected at least a remake when a dish is clearly overcooked. read more

I came here for lunch with my friend and had such a great experience! The food was absolutely delicious, and the place was super clean. Everything tasted like authentic, homemade Korean food, fresh ingredients and just the right amount of seasoning, so nothing felt too heavy! What I especially loved was the gimbap. It wasn't overloaded with rice, which made it even better. We also tried the spicy cheese tteokbokki, and it was exactly what I've been searching for! Finally, a spot that knows how to make good tteokbokki. I'll definitely be coming back:) read more

Lee Gimbap - Donkatsu, spicy pork gimbap, tteokbokki - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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The main draws of this place are the unique flavors of kimbap and the creative sauces they have, given that there is no shortage of places in the area that you can get regular kimbap at for much cheaper. The person at the register also did not look very happy to be working that day. That being said, I tried the kimbap with katsu in it; it was around $12 and it was good. However, I don't think the overall experience was worth more than just running to H-Mart and getting a reliable roll of ordinary kimbap for like $5. The complimentary soup and sides were a nice touch. read more

Would highly recommend this restaurant! Very delicious, great service, and awesome mood! There was free soup and sides like chopped scallions and picked radish. Everything was spectacular and so clean! The ramyeon was so good, not too spicy or sweet. There was a hint of sweetness in all of the food too, perfect for everyone, whether you're going alone, or with some friends and family! The atmosphere was so warm and staff were so helpful and welcoming! 10/10 will definitely be back! read more

Lee Gimbap - Delicious tuna kimbap, rabboki (rice cake with ramyeon) - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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I've tried three of their spicy pork, pork cutlet, and anchovie kimbap. The hot peppers they put in their rolls can be pretty spicy but overall I'm very happy to see another kimbap place. Ingredients taste pretty fresh and clean. Very good rice to ingredient ratio. Interior looks clean and they have my favorite format where you just order at the front and pickup without worrying about tip. read more

As soon as you walk in it's excellent service with welcoming energy! Aesthetically pleasing, clean and comforting environment. Food is prepared fresh warm and delicious! Recommend 10/10 read more

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