Beautiful spot for a birthday dinner! Aesthetically pleasing and very Instagrammable moments. We…read morerandomly stopped in after we missed a show at the Mead Center across the street. Plenty of seating We sat on the patio since it was a breezy evening. Our server was very personable and knowledgeable on the menu. I started with a Paloma, edamame & ahi tuna nachos. 5/5 for the Paloma & nachos but a 3 for edamame - a little soggy to be enjoyable. We ordered garlic noodles with chicken and Thai fried rice with steak. The steak was super dry and tough, almost like jerky. The rice itself was good so I would say maybe cook the steak med verse well done and the noodles were flavorful. We ended with a complimentary glass of Prosecco and fried cheesecake bites This is a good place to wind down or turn up before the night begins! I'll definitely be back :)

We ordered the Ahi tuna nachos to start with. It was fine but nothing extraordinary. The mangos…read morewere a nice summer touch. I ordered the chili noodles for my entree which I was disappointed to find out could only be made very spicy or no spice at all. I opted for no spice to be on the safe side. It tasted fine but the sauce was too rich and upset my stomach after a few bites. My friend ordered the bacon fried rice and said it was just ok. We got two non alcoholic lemonades for drinks. The upsetting part was that we split the bill and it was $75 each and then I added 20% which I always do. So it was $90 each for a very subpar experience. I didn't see the whole bill but now I'm concerned that they added 20% service charge and never mentioned that to us. I will never go back for the quality of the food and the shadiness of the staff. You need to let your guests know that you are adding a service charge. By the way, they don't answer their phones and you can't get a hold of them if you need to make a complaint. How convenient.

My girlfriend and I were visiting Washington, DC and decided to give Mandu a try. The restaurant…read moreitself is modern, clean, and nicely decorated, making a great first impression. However, when we walked in and saw only a couple of tables occupied, I had a feeling it might not live up to its appearance. Unfortunately, that feeling turned out to be justified once we looked at the menu and tasted the food. Overall Ratings Atmosphere - 4/5 Service - 3/5 Food - 1/5 Parking - Street Parking Atmosphere - The restaurant is modern, clean, and well maintained. The dining room is attractive and comfortable, and it feels much more upscale than your average Korean restaurant. Service - Service was adequate. Nothing stood out as particularly good or bad. The staff took our order, brought out the food, and checked on us occasionally. What We Ordered - -Galbi - At over $40, this was by far the most disappointing dish of the meal. I've had galbi at countless Korean restaurants, many of which charge under $30 while delivering significantly better flavor and quality. The seasoning was noticeably different from what I'm accustomed to, and not in a good way. For the price, it felt extremely underwhelming. -Pa Jeon - Just okay. It was a standard Korean pancake that didn't stand out in any particular way. -Tofu Stew - We ordered it mild, but it was surprisingly spicy and excessively salty. The saltiness overwhelmed most of the other flavors in the dish. -Korean Fried Chicken - Unfortunately, this suffered from the same issue. The chicken itself was decent, but it was far too salty, making it difficult to enjoy. Final Thoughts - The biggest issue for me was the value. Nearly every dish felt overpriced for the quality being served, and the excessive saltiness across multiple items made the meal even more disappointing. While the restaurant looks great and has a modern atmosphere, the food simply did not justify the prices. Considering how many excellent Korean restaurants I've been to over the years, this was one of the more disappointing experiences. Unfortunately, I wouldn't return.

I've been to Mandu a few times over the years and I'm sorry to say my most recent visit didn't hit…read morethe mark. I visited on a Friday around 6:30 PM and sat at the bar to catch the end of happy hour (Mon-Sun 5-7 PM). The bar was empty at the time, but a few other people showed up later. The dining room had a handful of tables occupied. In short, easy to get a seat. Drinks were good. I like the Somaek ($6) which is a small beer and a shot of soju. Beer ($7) was beer. We got some beef and pork mandu (dumplings) that were pretty good. 6 pieces for $10 on HH. We got two entrees, the Ddukbokgi ($28) and Yukgaejang ($29), which came with four banchan. Ddukbokgi is chewy rice cakes, gochujang, onion, and bulgogi. We thought it was only ok -- we've had better, including at Mandu in the past. Yukgaejang was a new dish for me. The menu described it as a "spicy beef stew, brisket, noodles, shiitake, bean sprouts, and egg." I expected the brisket to be sliced and recognizably brisket, but it was pulled -- it looked and tasted more like pulled pork. The dish also didn't have any noodles in it. I didn't like it. The banchan was seaweed, bean sprouts, kimchi, and cucumbers. It was okay. Service at the bar was fine.

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.

Anju was really good! We met a man who lives in the neighborhood and frequents the restaurant…read moreoften, and he gave us some great recommendations on what to order. The host was super friendly and seated us right away. Our server, Wendy, was patient, attentive, and welcoming throughout the meal. For drinks, we ordered the Sparkling Rosé, Blck Pnk, and a beer. The Sparkling Rosé was phenomenal. The Blck Pnk was on the bitter side, which may be perfect if that's your preference, and I appreciated how thoughtfully crafted it was. The beer was ice cold and crisp. To start, we ordered the mandu and two orders of the chikin. For our mains, we had the pork rib & kimchi fried rice and the dolsot bibimbap. Everything was delicious. My only critique is that some of the dishes could have benefited from just a touch more salt to really make the flavors pop. The restaurant itself is small, quaint, and feels very homey. I loved the family-style setup and how easy it was to share dishes and move things around the table so everyone could try a little of everything. Overall, I would definitely recommend Anju to others and would happily return with a group of friends. It was a great dining experience with excellent food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Chadol Korean BBQ was such a fun pick for our monthly dinner series! My friends and I had a great…read moretime and honestly left fullllll. For $45 per person, the all-you-can-eat experience feels like a really solid deal considering how many protein options and side dishes you get. They start you off with a variety of banchan (side dishes), including a salad with this super tasty dressing that had the perfect little spicy kick. For the BBQ, we kicked things off with the spicy bulgogi and butter garlic shrimp, while the others tried the pork belly (I don't eat pork). Later we ordered the steak, spicy brisket, and grilled squid, which were all delicious. The spicy brisket especially was a standout for me. The guys also ordered two rounds of fried dumplings that looked amazing, but since they contain pork, I had to sit those out. I'd love to see Chadol add a veggie dumpling option to the menu! As for the sides, the kimchi and cold glass noodles were both hits at our table, and of course we all added white rice. The "mashed potatoes" though? Definitely more like potato salad and unfortunately very bland. On the other hand, the cheese corn costs extra but is 1000% worth adding. For drinks, the guys enjoyed the Woody Old Fashioned while I had a mezcal margarita-style cocktail that was smoky and refreshing. We also ordered one of the chicken options but never received it and eventually just gave up on it. One of the coolest parts of the experience is the ordering system. Most meats are ordered directly from a machine at your table, and the food comes out quickly on this conveyor belt-style setup which was honestly so fun. Drinks and side dishes are ordered through the servers. The atmosphere was lively and energetic without feeling overwhelming. The restaurant is actually much larger inside than I expected, with a modern setup that works well for smaller groups. That said, I didn't really notice tables for larger parties, so I'm not sure how they accommodate groups bigger than 6 people. Service started off a little rough because our server wasn't very attentive, but after I called it out, he definitely stepped it up and things improved. Overall, Chadol was a really good experience and absolutely worth the price. The 1.5-hour seating limit makes sense too, both to keep things moving and give others a chance to enjoy the experience. I'd definitely go back!

I ate here around a year ago and reviewed them on google. The food is not good, service is slow,…read morefor some reason you can't order certain things with the tablet, and it's really easy to miss the little automated train thing that brings out your food. This place has negative reviews deleted on Google. Spend your money elsewhere, there's better Korean food in DC.

Okay so hear me out... I enjoyed Live K for what it was. A karaoke lounge. So for that alone, Live…read moreK can get 4 stars. And parking in the surrounding area wasn't bad - about $24 for 3 hours on a Friday night in The Wharf garage. If I caught the parking price list accurately, 0-1 hours was $6, and 1-2 hours was $11. There is also valet options available too. Outside of that, let's step into the inside.... I attended Live K on a Friday night for a friends birthday. She did not book an isolated room but the opened floor was just that - an opened floor, people walking past, mics being passed around the floor, the bar steps away, all of the things. It's fun. BUT, I'm not going to lie - I will NOT order food or drinks from this place. I was told from the birthday girl that there is a happy hour with food and drinks from I think 4-7p but I arrived later than that, and paid MORE than full price for drinks in my opinion...... .....4 shots.... & 1 Red Bull, $124....... So do with that information what you will. I could NOT give this place 5-stars if I'm including REASONABLE prices.

My review is more for my personal experience than the customer service…read more I attended a birthday party here and I had an amazing time with my friends so I can give them credit for not ruining that haha. The location itself is awful but that's the wharf for you. Parking is horrible and the garage is super expensive so the new location at the harbor may be better. We had a separate room and it came with two mics which was fun for us to duet or just share a song with a friend. The database is hard to navigate and a great deal of the songs don't come with lyrics so that was a bummer. Also they don't display the song when you're singing, sometimes it would be random figures on the screen so that was different. My friend ordered skewers, wings and fries and that was fairly solid so I don't have much input there. The bathroom was disgusting. Water leaking all over the floor and trash cans overflowing. I'd come back to the location if I could carpool but with the new location at the harbor that would be easier to navigate for sure.

Best kfc in the DMV. Both the soy garlic and spicy wings are really good! Camille brings the best…read moreservice!

We stopped by Momo Chicken & Grill on our first night in the Washington, D.C. area. It was already…read morearound 8:30 p.m., we were starving after a long day of travel, and my mom was craving Asian food. After a quick search, this seemed like one of the closest options near the National Mall. The restaurant was smaller than we expected, but since it wasn't busy, we were seated right away. It's neat and quiet inside and we kinda liked it. We ordered a variety of dishes, including fried rice, noodle soup, bibimbap, and other Korean favorites. The food took a little longer to arrive than expected, though that may have felt longer because we were so hungry. Overall, the food was solid and reasonably priced. My kids especially enjoyed the noodle soup, and I really liked the fried rice (which disappeared before I could even take a photo!). Nothing was particularly memorable or unique, but everything was tasty and satisfying. If you're looking for a convenient, affordable Asian meal near the National Mall, this is a good option. Just don't come expecting a destination dining experience.

So sad they don't have any joints in California because this would be a total hit especially for a…read morequick and affordable lunch. The kimchi crunch was a good sized portion and filling. The menu is super easy to follow, which feels like a no brainer but it's really easy to assemble/ tweak an item on the menu and add your own toppings. Dining in isn't anything particularly spectacular, but it was clean and easy to find seating. Also, they get your food out very quickly huuuge plus! Though, my only complaint is they needed more kimchi.

Korean bowls are great, they feel like a decent compromise on value and nutrition (as far as eating…read moreout goes). Bowls are packed with relatively nutritious ingredients, and I can rarely finish a whole bowl in one sitting. SeoulSpice kept up with that trend, generally, but the execution left me hanging a bit. The japchae were on the overcooked side, with a soft spaghetti-like texture and a thickness to them that didn't remind me of glass noodles I'm used to. And then the pork...cut like brisket into thick slabs, chewy and almost gristly in some bites. Just not great. I think with some tweaks to the ingredients this place could be great like other Korean bowl spots, but on my visit it just wasn't there.

Chiko hosted a pop up event for the Lunar New Year and it was absolutely incredible. Every bite was…read moredelectable and ambiance was 10/10. Waiter was super friendly and explained every bite and tea we had. Owner came over and said hello. Would absolutely come back. 10

Overall a nice experience! Order at the counter and everything is brought to you. Staff was all…read morevery polite. It's a bit of a small space and you get hit with the smell of frying oil right when you walk in - but, you get used to it pretty fast. Soy glazed brisket was solid, kimchi was tasty and crisp, pork dumplings were a nice size and had great flavor. The halfacado salad was refreshing, crisp, and had a nice flavor profile with the avocado, radish, and cucumber. Crispy brussel sprouts were as advertised, nice and crispy! Wok blistered green beans were cooked perfectly but lacked flavor oddly enough as they looked like a flavor explosion. Definitely needed at least more salt. Large portions for the small plates!

Found this restaurant on the way to Phillips Collection. Nice modern exterior, I sat on neat salt…read morebench. I had a 3-course lunch. Creative and tasty dishes and lots of curated drinks. I really enjoyed my experience.

New neighborhood staple! We've been twice now- once for a happy hour at the bar and a restaurant…read moreweek lunch. Both times were great! The bartender was knowledgeable and helped choose beverages. The happy hour menu is a great deal and we chose essentially every food item. Lunch was great as well! They were slammed and still were efficient with taking our order, service and checking in on us. Overall a great place and I hope to return soon for dinner!