I just had the unfortunate experience of having to write a very poor review for another Korean BibimBap place in my hometown of Toronto Canada just now. It reminded me to get come back and write a review for SeoulSpice. I fell upon this place completely by accident recently during a business trip to Washington. I was extremely happy to have found it though as it was very cool! Sure, it's pretty much a fast food place, but what you get is really good! I had the fast food version of a traditional BibimBap and was super impressed. I wish we had a SeoulSpice in Canada for me to visit more often. Now I would normally give this place a 3.5 but because it surprised me and exceeded my expectations, I just had to give it a 4. Congrats on the great concept and I wish you well in expanding the business! read more

SeoulSpice - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Update: I actually ate there the other day...and it was amazing! It also made me realize how petty my first review was (I was hangry, what can I say?) Anyways, as someone who lived in Korea for two years this place has my approval. It's definitely not standard bibimbop, but if you're willing to try a twist on the classic that is actually good then you should definitely give this place a chance. Also the decor is really nice- it's got a great vibe. p.s. I didn't take them up on the free food offer- but it was nice of them to offer. Look free food is a nice thing to do but if you run out of food by 4:55pm when you open at 11am maybe just say free lunch? Very annoyed.but I have had their food at other locations and it was great. read more

SeoulSpice - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I got the spicy pork and white rice bowl. The combination of ingredients, vegetables, seasonings and sauces was fantastic. However, the temperature of the meat and rice weren't as hot as I would usually prefer. All in all a delicious combo. read more

We've been fans of SeoulSpice for months. The food is consistently high quality with excellent and interesting ingredients. The Korean spices taste remarkably authentic for a fast food establishment. I'm not an expert on Korean food, but I've been to many top Korean restaurants in Annandale, so I'm speaking from at least some experience. The service is great, too, and the food is almost always ready within minutes of placing an online order. In short, SeoulSpice is a go-to choice when we need something quick, but last night (December 28, 2022 - Tenlyetown, in case the owners/managers are monitoring) the staff went above and beyond. There was a mistake in the order (totally MY fault), and without a blink, the staff helped me get things right, always smiling, and even suggesting some things I hadn't thought of. Well done, SeoulSpice! Keep it up. read more

I love this place. The food is always delicious and the atmosphere is great. Wonderful people and exceptional service from all the staff and managers. I will definitely go back for more Korean Food! read more

i visit the seoulspice in tenleytown about twice a month. i always get the classic with chicken, 1/2 japchae 1/2 purple rice on bottom, added radish and ginger-carrot sauce on the top. for me, this is the best bowl in town! read more

Staff is so friendly, food always fresh and delicious. They make it so easy to grab a healthy, delicious lunch - the kind, efficient staff makes the experience so great! Definitely recommend. read more

I ordered delivery via Grubhub and will never do that again cause the driver was awful. I clearly stated to drop my food off at my hotel room door but instead I got a text that he "dropped off my food" and I texted back that it wasn't outside my door. He calls and says that he followed directions and that he's in front of the hotel with my food. Basically, he wasn't going to get out of his beat up car cause he's too lazy. Anyways, the food was so bland and I ordered bulgogi with purple rice and kimchi! Kimchi is usually pungent and spicy but it was only a little bit spicy. Perhaps, the food is better when you actually eat at the restaurant but definitely not for takeout or delivery. I've never had Korean food this bad and this bland. read more

A really cute Korean-inspired restaurant that's reminiscent of Chipotle. This was the first time my boyfriend and I had gone to SeoulSpice - the ladies at the line were helpful and guided us through. Very generous with portions. Calorie information was provided, and we were surprised at how full we were given the modest calorie intake. Decor was cute too! read more

SeoulSpice - pun on the wall - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Pretty cool concept, as rice bowls are easy to make and customize as you choose. The staff was really helpful and friendly, but I found the food not super flavorful although perhaps that's because I got tofu on my bowl. Generous amount of avocado though! read more

SeoulSpice - Herbivore - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food is really good. The vegetables especially always seem so fresh. I love ordering from here for lunch. :)

I ordered some groceries from here bc I saw they were doing free next day delivery! I was very impressed by the prices, selection, & customer service upon delivery. I got some fresh produce, tortillas, sushi rice, braised tofu & paper towels. I'm looking forward to ordering again, it was such a pleasant experience! read more

SeoulSpice - Heart and Seoul grocery delivery! - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Ordered food from here and wow, I am very DISAPPOINTED!! We ordered a rice bowl with pork that crumbles apart and tasted like jerky. And the salad... if you can even call it that, was all liquid. The salad bowl had no LETTUCE...sauce was all mixed in (specifically asked for sauce on the side), and why was there so much liquid!!!! I was disgusted and obviously could not eat this. All the toppings were absolutely disgusting. Next time, I'll just stick with bibimix in Arlington. read more

SeoulSpice - What is all this liquid!!!! - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Korean-inspired Chipotle, what's not to love? I got a purple rice bowl with beef, a bunch of veggies, and spicy sauce. The portion is substantial for $10 - my coworker always takes half of hers home! The beef was a little dry, but the sauce and veggies helped cover that up. I appreciated the clean layout explaining what everything was (no more "ummm... some of that green one to your left") and the recommended combinations for newbies. We'll probably be back for a quick and satisfying lunch. read more

The food is great but the customer service makes the entire experience horrible. There is a manager there that is too concerned with everyone else's conversations instead of just helping the customer that she is serving. The staff's rudest is no surprise when you have a manager like that. The food is good. Just sage and say a prayer before you go in, because this manager will have you testing your faith.. read more

I actually came to SeoulSpice as a last resort . I had gone to Muncheez, but found it to be a more expensive, less filling version of Cava. I crossed the street to Olive Bistro, but it was a little expensive and had very few vegetarian options. I chose Seoul Spice last because I don't have much experience with Korean food. Nevertheless, I was willing to try something new. I'm glad I did. Seoul spice is super cool. The first thing that caught my attention, was the sign on the door offering discounts to teachers (That's me!) on Tuesdays. As I prepared to make my order, the woman behind the line saw the confusion in my face. She helped explain all of my options to me and let me try a few sauces. I ordered a rice bowl with purple rice, yes purple. Apparently it's a nutritious mix of white and black rice (which I did not know existed) that's more nutritious. I topped that with tofu, which taste like it's been marinated in a sweet teriyaki sauce, then grilled. Next I added fresh kale salad, refreshing cucumber chunks, crunchy pickled radish, and of course classic spicy Kimchi. I sprinkled chopped cilantro for aroma, scallions for bite and crispy garlic ... because adding garlic is always a good idea. Lastly, I dressed the bowl with creamy sriracha and ginger-carrot sauce . My teacher discount helped me to get a free drink ! Finding a seat is easy, especially at 2 pm on a Tuesday. The restaurant is furnished with modern black and red wooden furniture, good for accommodating groups or if you want to eat alone. The light fixtures are trendy and it gives the space a very light and open feel. When I finally bit into my food I was so happy. It was sweet, tangy, spicy- a mouthful of flavors. I finished it almost tragically fast. I don't see any forks anywhere, but the chopsticks couldn't slow me down. I'll definitely be back ! read more

SeoulSpice - Make your own Tofu rice bowl - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

stopped here on my girls trip to dc, and when I say it's amazing, it's absolutely heavenly!!! not only is the food super fresh and flavorful, but the staff and environment is super friendly. Absolutely in love and will be returning whenever possible!! read more

Come for the bowl, forgo the Nutella brownie. 5 stars for the Delicious Bowls. 2 starts for the Rise brownies: For $4.50 I'd expect a whole brownie, not a 1/4 brownie. read more

SeoulSpice - $4.50 brownie - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

So I keep running into this place. I was on my way back from a dentist appointment. Heading into the office and I ran into it again. I'm eating a lot of salad lately. And the variety can get a little stale. So every once in awhile I like places like this that can give me a little bit of flavor. A little bit of flavor to go with my veggies goes a long way in helping me stay on the right path. So I appreciate places like this that offer good vegetarian vegan or just plant-based options. I do like protein and the bulgogi here is amazing. I still go to the one closer downtown but this one is more convenient to where my office is now Chevy Chase. I will have to try the chicken but it's Korean so I always go for the bulgogi. I understand the need to satisfy many different tastes but when I see an Italian spot I don't often ask for things that are not Italian. Anyway I just feel like bulgogi is uniquely Korean so that's what I go for. read more

SeoulSpice - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Yo. This place is the bomb. That's how good it is- I had to reach back into my 15 year vault of vernacular to find an apt description. Had the bibimbap bowl and it was off the chain. I'm sorry I can't stop. Anyway, just do it. read more

This place has super delicious and flavorful food. There are so many options, for example, you can get a bowl or a Korean burrito and there are dozens of different topics and spices and you can chose your base as well. There's something for everyone and if you go to AU, they accept eagle bucks. read more

The food is great! Whatever protein and additions you add, you'll get great, if not 100% authentic, Korean flavors. Especially delicious is the Kalbi in a sushi sea weed burrito and DO NOT skip the Sriracha cream. There is a lot of flavor going on and well within the affordable range. Downsides? It's definitely a grab and go place with austere ambiance - it's awesome for a quick bite, but doesn't lend itself to much more hanging around (maybe that will change when they get their liquor license). Also, I have had punchy service twice there (last time was lunch, last Friday). While never quite getting to rude, it is politely disdainful if you do not know what you want to order right away. Had a lady who was making burritos for us chastise my brother in law for looking in the cooler (he has bad eyesight) which was about 50% behind the cashier, completely un-apologetically. I get that customers are not allowed there, but a little accommodation to someone who wants to buy something would be nice. That said, we took the high road and just ate our delicious food. Guy at the register was much friendlier. Food is great and affordable. Only knock is that unpleasant encounter. read more

Fast food Korean food always makes me iffy... especially Americanized Price: About under $10 per dish Food: Taco - Very good and filling. they're quite big and you can put whatever you want in it. Salad - Whatever toppings, but the best part of it all is the bugolgi and the chicken. The flavors are spot on and the portions are big! Service: Friendly staff. If my Korean food craving kicks in again. I'll be back! read more

Staff didn't know what Kimchi was. Says it all. I ordered Bibimbap and staff stared at me helplessly until I specified that meant rice. Later down the line while building my bowl, had to point out where the kimchi was when the word didn't register. I know it's tough these days in the restaurant biz but learning what kimchi is really should be part of day 1 training at a Korean restaurant! Food tasted healthful, but bland. Too bad, I wanted to like this place. read more

Really solid Korean food. Quick, build-your-own rice bowls (bibimbap), Korritos (kimbap), tacos, and salads. The beef, spicy pork, and chicken are delicious. The beef isn't the best bulgogi I have had but it hits the spot when I haven't had Korean food in a while. Their other toppings are good too. The creamy Sriracha is a stand out. I tried their house made drinks, and I wasn't a fan. It's just not my favorite bibimbap place in DC but still a very good choice. read more

Update: have been back three times since I initially reviewed it and it is still consistently super!! I always get the beef bulgogi, and add a bunch of veggies. Even the kids will eat it-- the sauces are great and the bowl is full of colorful veggies. It's awesome! This is such a gem in the neighborhood. I'm so glad we don't have to go to NE to get SeoulSpice. LOVE this place! Run, don't walk, to get yourself some fresh Asian flavors at an awesome, fast casual price. Highly highly recommend! Ps. This is not authentic Korean bibimbap, which is where other reviewers might get tripped up. As long as you don't expect that, I love it because it's the faster, more fun version (you can even get it taco style) that's good for a healthy quick meal out. Wow! This place is great!! Such great flavors and a good value to boot. We love their rice bowls and the various fixings (kale salad, shredded carrots, kimchi, cucumber, bean sprouts, corn salad) are all fresh. My kids love the bulgogi beef and so do we. The icing on the cake is the fresh juices -- we got two drinks and enjoyed both the yuzu lemonade and the pressed apple-kale juice. Neither were too sweet and like the food, just tasted very wholesome. I appreciate also that they don't use msg, since sometimes that can creep into asian food. This is a great addition to Tenleytown and we are lucky to have it! We'll be back! read more

If you've read my review for NoMa's SeoulSpice you know how much this place means to me. To find out they had opened another location up here, and to get invited to a special dinner by the owner/operator was more than enough reason to venture away from NE and come up to NW. The sequel is as good as the original. Wonderful flavors with cup-fulls of toppings can easily last two lunches per serving bowl or one really big dinner. This will always be my favorite local "fast-casual" dining experience in the District. Long live SeoulSpice, and I hope to see more opening everywhere in the coming years. read more

I am a huge fan of bimbimbap. I was in the area with my friend and we were walking by and she told me this was a make your own bimbimbap. I knew I had to try it!! It felt like a Korean chipotle. You can chose your own base and then pick your meat. The meat was perfectly flavored like I like my Korean food. You could then pick different toppings like cucumber, kimchi, corn, pickled radish, etc. the last part was the sauce and I got the sriracha and spicy gochugan sauce. Such an amazing concept and on top of that the flavors are great!!! Can't wait to come back again! read more

We love this restaurant. The 4 instead of 5 stars relates to recent deliveries that have gotten very sloppy. We have ordered online following the menu recommendations. And paying for extras that we do not get. We ordered the same dish, yet they had different ingredients, which was disappointing. I know this has mire to do with the individual assembling the order than the restaurant altogether. But please tell your staff to read orders carefully. We rarely order delivery during pandemic due to expense. But we want to support our favorite restaurants. So please give your staff a talking to about accuracy. Thx read more

I passed this location while riding the bus between Tenleytown-AU and Friendship Heights on Wisconsin Avenue. Having lived in South Korea on two different occasions, the name of the restaurant caught my eye. Several days ago, I managed to squeeze SeoulSpice into my schedule on my way home from work. While the restaurant was empty outside of the two staff members and one other customer, and the prices on first glance seemed a tad expensive, I was not disappointed! I ordered the Korrito (Kimbap). At first, I thought paying approximately $10 for kimbap was crazy, but what I received was really more a burrito with kimbap-ish fillings in a seaweed wrap. The portion size was large and incredibly filling. When I thought more about it, I came to realize that I pay approximately the same amount for a burrito from Chipotle. While I love Chipotle, SeoulSpice brings together flavors of home for a satisfying meal. While this location is within walking distance, I only wish it were closer. Kudos to the staff, who were incredibly friendly! read more

SeoulSpice - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I love this place! Having to eat GF, you miss out on your favorite foods a lot of the time. It's a major relief when you go somewhere and know you can order anything on the menu! I always get the Korrito and always always with kimchi. It's one of those places that when you have a hankering for it, nothing else will do. read more

The food is fantastic and the service is efficient. I have been ordering delivery in the last 5 months and they are by far my favorite.!!! I love the Japchae with Bulgogi!! read more

Stopped for lunch at SeoulSpice while we were waiting for some bloodwork from Friendship Animal Hospital around the corner. The food was really good!! The purple rice had such a great texture, everything was very fresh and flavorful. I had the Seoul Train and my boyfriend had the Klassic. Mine was just slightly spicy and it was perfect. He was expecting his to be hotter but it was still good. The chicken in my dish had a bit more fat and connective tissue than I would like but again overall a great meal and would highly recommend to anyone! read more

Perfect overall experience, friendly staff, tasty bowls and spacious seating area. Brought the family here for weekend lunch and it was a quick and relaxing meal. Ordered my sauce on the side which was better for me because my bowl had plenty of flavor and I didn't end up using any of the sauce. Highly recommend! read more

This place beats some Korean restaurants in the area. I tried the klassic taco since I've been curious about the Korean- Mexican fusion that's big on other part of the country. This did not disappoint. Absolutely delicious. Generous amount of veggies and beef- which was really tasty. And for its price- it's a treasure. Will definitely come back read more

SeoulSpice - Klassic Taco - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is one of our frequent take out spots. Everything is super fresh and they have the absolute best kimchi. The chicken is our fav protein and the sweet potato noodles are our go to base. The icing on the cake is that they are 100% gluten free. No worries for this celiac dad. read more

Super yummy. I do not have experience eating authentic Korean so I am not sure how it compares, but I love it. My favorite is the noodle bowl. The only down side- if you have leftovers they make your whole house smell like cabbage. read more

Stopped in for a rice bowl and wasn't too impressed. None of the toppings stood out except for the kale - it was well-seasoned and actually the best part of the bowl. I really wanted to like this place, but won't be returning. read more

I love this place. The food is so good!!!! Clean interior, friendly staff, amazing food. I ordered a chicken rice bowl with all kinds of veggies and the cilantro ranch sauce and sriracha sauce. The chicken was so so so good, and the sesame oil and cilantro were mouthwatering. read more

SeoulSpice - So good! Love their chicken bowls - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Bad workers!. Bad attitude, unfriendly, and i felt discriminated. Korean owned, as i am korean too, but felt discriminated against. Never again read more