At first I wasn't sure if they were open because there was nobody in the parking lot and when I…read morewalked in it was completely empty. I didn't have high hopes for the food at all. But I would say that I'll give them maybe a 3.5 because the food was good. I got the tuna toro really fresh, yellowtail with added cream cheese, and a salmon speciality roll. All was really good and I liked that they gave me free appetizers: the edamame and I can't remember the name of the noodle salad. I'm not sure I would come back if I'm in the area because there are many other Korean and sushi restaurants that I would love to try.

I came here for lunch on a Saturday with a party of 5. It…read morewas about 3 pm and there were no customers throughout the entire time I was there (3 pm to 4:30 pm). They had a 1 year discount so their most premium menu feast (Geobukseons) $389 down to $330. I have had several of these Korean raw fish meals where you order a set of raw fish and they bring out what seems like an endless amount of food. The amount of food was adequate for a party of 5, but I did not leave feeling extremely full. A lot of the raw things were quite fishy and not for my taste. The service was great and it felt like we had the whole entire restaurant rented out because of how empty it was. Not sure if I will be back, but I hope they can pick up some more volume in sales.

It is a bit baffling to me how they charge $38 for hotpot! You can literally go to KPOT for both…read morehotpot AND KBBQ for that same price. They also charge an extra $4 if you want to change out your broth. I got the tonkatsu broth, which was fine... Not super flavorful but I also didn't finish the broth. The items to put into the hotpot were fine, though we couldn't tell some of the meats apart. The spicy sauces they had at their sauce bar was not spicy at all. They also didn't have sesame oil, which was a bit surprising. The most annoying part was that their credit card machine wasn't working that day, which they never said up front before we started ordering. Overall, it was a fine, middle-of-the-road experience.

I used to love this place but the past few visits are huge disappointments…read more First and foremost, the condiment bar is dirty. There are multiple gnats hovering above the uncovered sauces. I notified our server and he just shrugged "it's been like that". We were the only customers in the restaurant. He was mostly just hanging out by the cashier, he could have cleaned the condiment bar easily. I lost my appetite after seeing the bugs flying around the condiment bar. Even though we were the only people in the restaurant, they did not check on us at all. The table next to us was not cleaned up until an hour after they left. Meat quality is subpar at best. Beef slices are either super fatty or not marbled at all. Each plate of beef tongue looks different, their quality is not very consistent. They used to bring out ice cream with the check, now you have to ask for it. I think the fact that it's not very sanitary sealed the deal for me, there are plenty of places in the area that are much cleaner. It's a bummer because this place used to be so popular (a few years ago, you have to wait 1.5-2 hours to be seated on the weekends), it's so sad that it has fallen off and I truly hope that they can bounce back.

This is a cute, cozy, warm atmosphere. There's not really a lot people there. It's great for dates…read more The chef was super nice. The lady was disgruntled when I came in and not really talkative. I got the soy marinated pork. The pork was crispy, juicy, and flavorful. I wish they gave more rice, sauce, and letter wrap for the ratio of the meat. I loved that they come with banchans. I would like to come back and try their other dishes. 1 suggestion is they need to be consistent in their hours on all platforms. Yelp it says 10 pm. Google, Google maps, and their website says 9 pm.

The best Korean restaurant in the DMV. From the cocktails (the Old Korean Fashioned), to the kimchi…read morepancake, to the soy infused pork out beef, the traditional quality of this atmospherically high quality joint is a great formula. Honors to the their kimchi pork jjigae - this stew might be my favorite Korean meal so far anywhere.

Another new up and coming hotspot in Annandale. This two floor building features more of a casual…read moresit down restaurant and bar on the bottom and a more social bar vibe upstairs, meant for but not limited to bigger group hangouts. From my understanding, this place is owned by the former owner of Khan, which was a well respected establishment in the area. I've only hung out upstairs, but it's a calmer vibe than a lot of the other hotspots in Annandale. There's no DJ and it's not super crowded, but the music is good and it truly is a place to just drink and hang out with your friends. The food here is actually phenomenal. From skewers to shareables like the potato pancake to entrées like the spicy creamy pasta, I've been very satisfied with it all. But really, what tops the food is the service. We've had the pleasure of being served by some of the nicest people, Bruce the manager, Scott, Jack, who we now call Jack Jack, and Hayden. Need a place to drink? Chung Dam got you.

Open late, which makes it a convenient spot after pickleball, JMT, or whenever your group needs…read moresomewhere to hang out. The atmosphere is great for socializing, though it can get pretty loud on weekends. Service is fast and friendly. Food is hit or miss. Most of the smaller dishes are decent, but some feel overpriced. We took one for the team and can report that the $9 corn cheese was incredibly mid. The khanpoong chicken is the only main meal worth it to us. A Korean friend also recommended the bossam and skewers, and I'd agree the skewers are worth ordering. Donkatsu was okay, and the kikurage was good but probably only good bc I got the sauce on the side. Overall, a good late-night hangout spot, but not somewhere I'd go out of my way for the food.

This was such a bizarre dining experience. When we arrived, we were not acknowledged at all. It…read moretook for my husband going to the bar for them to bring out menus for us. Drinks were very weak. I ordered a large margarita because I was planning on only one drink, but it was overly sweet and I didn't taste any tequila. It also took them a very long time to bring out the drinks. I ordered flautas which were supposed to be served with tomato and avocado and sides of rice and beans along with sour cream, cheese, and lettuce. When my food came out, there were no avocado, tomato, rice, or beans. At this point I was just kind of over it and wanted to get out of there. My husband got a chimchanga, but the rice was unseasoned and cold, and the beans were cold. There were gambling machines in the restaurant, and it sort of looked like they were in the middle of a renovation. The walls were half painted and there were no decor aside from Frida Kahlo looking down on us. It evidently was a "hidden gem" but these days it's more of "trash out in the open."

Muy deliciosa! Don't be intimidated by the facade. The blacked out windows belie the bright,…read morefestive decor inside. We got a mix of street tacos that contained twice the meat compared to street tacos in comparable restaurants in the area. The hostess/waitress was very pleasant. The restaurant and bathrooms were spotless. We will definitely be back!

Okay I will be coming here again to get a much more detailed picture of the location so sorry if I…read morehoned in on the delicious veggies and food. But this place was def amazing to come! Limitless veggies to put in your hotpot, you get your own portion and the shrimp I ordered were def amazing! The price is reasonable for both lunch and dinner and very relaxing place to be. Our server was very attentive but overall me and my date had a phenomenal time there and we both agreed we'd be coming back soon for a round 2 hotpot!

It's hot pot so service is quick and self serving ! The staff didn't really seem to know much about…read morethe cuts of meat though or share recommendations. There was slight differences in the meat like we ordered two portions of lamb and the cut of meat was different - I preferred one over the other. The pork neck was good as well! They have lots of sauce options and add ins. It's set up a little like a cafeteria, but clean !

Upon arrival, we were greeted by the hostess! They were extremely sweet! We had a reservation for…read moremy brother's birthday and we were seated immediately. The decor was super cute! I always visit the lavatory before seating so I can wash my hands. It was clean and the lavender soap smelled great! On my way back out, I met what looked like the owner. I'm not sure what gave me that impression, but he had a kind aura and (I'm pregnant) and he was asking how I liked the food and was this a pleasant experience. I gave him my finest compliment as there are several options to fill my cravings without eating raw fish! Overall, I would recommend everyone to visit. It's nice to have a comfy, tasty sushi restaurant to visit.

The premium all you can eat sushi is the way to go…read more.. If you can eat a ton... you'll have four rounds of kitchen food and sushi/sashimi to your heart's contentment... But the 4 premium nigiri... it was magical! Not Michelin star level... but delightful and the rice served at the perfect temp and cook... I could taste each kernel... beautiful! Plenty of specialty rolls and kitchen food! The spicy pork belly is delicious but it'll fill you up if you don't have a group with you. I think the best thing to do is to come with 4 or more who love to eat and everyone order in agreement and eat a little of every roll and kitchen food. It's just too much for 2 people. The servers are extremely helpful in suggesting what are their best dishes. But make sure you get the premium nigiri... the rest is just filler.

This was my first time trying Korean soy marinated crab, and it completely exceeded my…read moreexpectations. The soy marinated crab was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The meat was sweet, tender, and melted in my mouth. I also tried the spicy marinated crab, which I'd give a 4/5 it was delicious with a nice kick, but I personally preferred the soy marinated version because it let the freshness of the crab shine through. If you're new to trying raw marinated carbs, this is a fantastic place to try it. I'll definitely be back! The workers were attentive and friendly as well. Gloves are provided so you don't have to get your hands dirty.

- Great price for what you're getting - Place is smaller…read morethan expected but took in a table of 7 very quickly and easily on a Sunday around 6:30 pm - Nice and causal vibe - Service is great and attentive - Soups came piping hot and quickly - Beef kalguksu was super savory and full of umami - Preferred the spicy marinated crab over soy marinated because the soy is a bit salty. Wasn't wowwed by the abalone - Loved the soy marinated salmon the most - flavorful and fresh - Meaty and fresh dumplings - lovee the banchan esp the pasta salad!