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    So Gong Dong Kitchen

    3.9 (18 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    August 2024
    Cindy Ng V.

    Offer variety of selections. A bit pricier than other food courts in the area but the portion is very generous.

    Humongous bowl of tofu soup with noodles and a regular tofu soup and rice
    Lily F.

    I've been craving silken tofu soup (soondubu jjigae) since I've moved to DC several months ago and finally got my fix. Simple but tasty. My boyfriend friend ordered the tofu soup with noodles and it was humongous. I'll stick to my bowl of rice, thank you. Great flavors and super friendly young dude working the register. Props to the tasty free banchan they give you (pickled cucumbers and bean sprouts).

    Seafood tofu noodle soup
    Yang C.

    My husband ordered this for dinner. It was a really big portion. He had it for two meals. They definitely gave you a lot of noodles! The soup was a little too salty for me though...

    Tom S.

    2nd time trying this place. I have been to the Super H but did not realise there are some restaurants (food court) on one side if the store. We had the Seafood pancake (my favorite type). We had the Bibimbab with mixed rice, assorted vegtables, and a sunny side egg ($16.95. Comes with several sides. Was very delicious. I had the kalbi (marinated short ribs) absolutely loved them. Comes with rice, kimchi, bean sprouts. Overall one of my favorite places

    2/20/28 The music Amy is hear is making her all emotional.
    John F.

    3/3/20 This past Friday we went to check out the Korean Market and get something to eat here. I have a feeling we will be making this a weekly thing. The young lady who took our orders was very informative about the various dishes. Since I despise spicy food, she told me about the foods to stay away from or things could go badly for me. The food I ordered was delicious, but I can't remember the name of the dish I got right now. Hopefully the photos will tell you what it is. During our meal, we got the pleasure of hearing a Ms. Rozee who is a singer and song writer and creative director. She looked familiar to me, but can't remember where we have met before. Her information is in the pictures I have provided. Eating and watching live entertainment is a great experience. I hope to see this again next Friday.

    Kimchi Soondubu with ramen comes with beef. Yum!
    Lily C.

    I've eaten here several times now, finishing each meal with a happy belly. I tend to go for the kimchi soondubu which comes with beef. If you have it with ramen, the broth seems to be a little thinner than the traditional style in the pot without ramen. That version is a little heartier, and served with rice so it just depends what kind of mood you're in. The seafood pancake and kimchi pancake is delicious. Perfect crisp. I also enjoy the banchan served with the dishes. This past time I was enjoying my meal, the older gentleman working at the counter yelled across to ask if I needed or wanted anymore banchan. So sweet of him! I did not resist, and had some extra pickled chayote and cucumbers. Hope you enjoy it too!

    Hot Stone Bibimbop
    Eunha Y.

    a.k.a. So Gong Dong Tofu & BBQ We tried 3 Tofu noodle soups ($11.99) of various spice levels & 3 different types of Hot Stone Bibimbop ($14.99). Tofu Noodle Soups need a bit more flavor than just red chili pepper flakes. Perhaps we should've just ordered the Tofu Soups which were cheaper. Bibimbop is on the pricey side. However, presentations were nice & can't complain about the taste. The restaurant needs to work on getting it organized. Whoever does the last minute thing, each of us had a side dish missing or someone had sprinkles of sesame seeds vs none. The reasons I can't give perfect score aren't really in their control. I didn't like that we had hard time finding a parking spot, a table & chairs to eat at, and it's very noisy.

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    4.5
    (82 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    the most amazing korean food i have ever had. their kimchi stew is perfect, no notes. their side…read moredishes were perfectly crispy and seasoned. the pork belly was amazing with the fried kimchi on the side. i truly cannot recommend this place enough, and take it from me as a Korean food lover and a Korean. their lunch special is a must try and i would recommend this place to everyone and anyone.

    Friday night dinner with friends and we snagged the last reservation of the evening. The vibe is…read morevery Sushi Cho coded... contemporary, polished, and definitely designed to feel elevated! Food was a mixed bag. We started with the yuk hae and mandu, which were solid but not particularly memorable. A note for the mandu was that it came out soggy and sat in water which was a bit disappointing for the price point. The meat quality was excellent though, with great marbling throughout the meal. The banchan leaned lighter in seasoning than I'm used to, but the broccoli and marinated quail eggs were standouts. I also appreciated the variety of salts served alongside the meats. My favorite was the volcanic salt! Service was where things fell short. We felt rushed or almost transaction for most of the meal, and it seemed like closing duties took priority over the guest experience. Tea refills took a while, banchan refills had to be requested multiple times, and there wasn't much guidance throughout the grilling experience. We had to ask what cuts we were eating and what each salt was. At this price point, I expect a little more storytelling and attention to detail. The grill also ran extremely hot, making it easy for some cuts to cook past our preferred temperature and constant smoke blew into the middle seat's face. A few tips: don't wear your nicest clothes because the ventilation isn't on the same level as Seoul Prime or Ingle. Make a reservation if you want a grill table, and don't be afraid to ask for banchan refills!! Would I come back for Korean BBQ? Probably not. I'd personally choose Seoul Prime or Ingle. That said, I saw several main dishes that looked promising, and I'd be open to giving the restaurant another shot. The foundation is there, but for the price and the hype, I think the overall experience needs a bit more refinement.

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    4.0
    (100 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    I could easily write a 10 page essay on Chosun Hwaro being the best Korean BBQ with high-quality…read moremeats, friendliest service, and a lively atmosphere! Unlike other KBBQ spots, it's not AYCE. Instead, you order combos or a la carte meats, which highlights the quality of what you're getting! For our meal, we ordered a feast of the Chosun Hwaro Combo (Medium), Baekdusan bulgogi, japchae, and bibim naengmyun. The meat quality here is extremely PREMIUM and every bite was super juicy, tender, and packed with flavor! I cannot stop thinking about the Baekdusan bulgogi because it was truly a savory MEAT MOUNTAIN. Our kind server gave us a pro tip to mix the sauce with rice. That completely changed the dish for me! The sauce soaking into the rice made it unbelievably rich and satisfying. I loved that the combos come with steamed egg and soybean paste stew, which were comforting sides alongside all the grilled meat and ban chan (kimchi, radish, etc) already at the table. As for my noodle dishes, I usually never order japchae, but I did and this one ended up being the best japchae of my life. It was PACKED with so many flavorful meat and vegetable toppings. To finish the meal, we got bibim naengmyun, which is my favorite Korean cold noodle dish. It was so refreshing, chewy, and the perfect way to balance out all the grilled meats. Between the amazing high-quality meats, entrees, and thoughtful service, Chosun Hwaro was a memorable meal and definitely a spot I'd return to whenever I'm craving delicious Korean BBQ in Virginia!!

    I visited ChoSun Hwaro Korean Bbq on a Sunday for lunch. It wasn't too busy, so I think one could…read morehave easily walked in and gotten a table. We ordered lots of appetizers to start including the dumplings and the assorted jeon. Both were great and were generously sized portions suited for our table of nine. For meats, we went with two set menus - one Chosun Hwaro Party Platter and one Chosun Hwaro Pork combo. Overall, the meats were good quality. I never really knew what cut I was eating and would often ask the server to identify the cuts. All grilled meats were cooked well and tasty though! This was my first time here, so I'm not sure if this is the norm, but I felt like we repeatedly had to ask for sauces, side dishes, etc. I'm not sure if meats normally aren't served with sauce, here, but most Korean bbq places I've been to would serve them without us having to ask. This made the experience a little less enjoyable as far as service goes.

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    백두산 불고기 Baek-du-san (mountain) marinated beef! Sooooo good and soooo worth the money!
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    4.3
    (396 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    When I visited, we were trying to find a nice Korean restaurant that isn't your typical KBBQ. This…read moreplace definitely hit the spot. We got an assortment of items to try out. We ordered kimbap, rose tteok-bokki and some Korean Fried Chicken. All of the items that we ordered were great and satisfying. We also ordered their cold noodles and it was pretty big portions. I would say that eating here in person is probably better than doing take out. I think the take out amount is a bit smaller. So yes, I've eaten this twice and both times I enjoyed it. It's not too heavy but they also have dishes that are on the heavier side. Service wise, they were very friendly and it's a mom and pop shop. It's limited seating and when we visited they had a lot of take out. I can see myself coming back here.

    We heard good things about this casual Korean spot that serves classic Korean comfort food. The…read morerice cakes were perfectly chewy and were loaded with cheese making a spicy and rich sauce. The Kimbap was really good and absolutely massive and when dipped with the ra-bokki sauce made the prefect bite. The ramen was decent but is basically your typical instant ramen that they spruce up a bit. Nice small mom and pop shop serving good comfort food. Entrees: Combination Kimbap, Rice Cake Ramyeon and Cheese Ra-Bokki

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    Yukgaejang (Spicy Soup with Bean Sprouts, Scallions, Blacken (Fernflake) - Vegan Option (No Egg, No Beef)
    Yukgaejang (Spicy Soup with Bean Sprouts, Scallions, Blacken (Fernflake) - Vegan Option (No Egg, No Beef)
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    DAEBAK Korean BBQ

    4.7
    (21 reviews)
    5.4 mi

    We love this place! We don't order Korean food out often since we usually eat at home, but they…read morehave the BEST galbitang. We used to pick it up from the restaurant inside H Mart, but for around the same price point, you get a much fresher and better-quality soup here. It was seriously so good. Our go-to is the spicy galbitang, and we usually bring it home to share as part of our meal. A Korean-style meal usually consists of a protein, soup, and side dishes, so it's perfect for that. We've also dined in before and tried their marinated ribs with cold noodles, and we were thoroughly impressed. Everything tasted fresh, comforting, and authentic. Their service was great and people were very kind. Hope this place stays open forever. They absolutely deserve to.

    Near the Burke HMart- making parking easy in the shared parking lot…read more Has both indoor and outdoor seating. As you come in, they'll ask if you are wanting kbbq- grill or regular food (which you can get kbbq but they will cook an entree and bring it out). Vibe is alright- kind of small but works. I got the spicy galbi tang and dad got the Al tang. Both were alright- not bad. It took a bit of time for us to get food- and the side dishes were served with the entree so nothing to snack on while waiting. The side dishes portions are small, which isn't bad but they said they "ran out" of the bean sprouts and spinach when asking for a refill and it was only 7:00pm- they close at 10. Then we saw it being served to the table next to us- which I get if they are worried about running out for new customers. It was also super cold in the restaurant. Overall, felt like the experience was average... dad thought subpar.

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    Kimbap dumplings so tasty!
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    4.6
    (130 reviews)
    6.8 mi
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    TLDR: An incredible hidden gem serving some of the best Korean food I've had. Outstanding bossam,…read moregenerous portions, warm hospitality, and a cozy atmosphere make this an easy 10/10. What feels like a hidden gem serves some of the best Korean cooking I've tasted. The bossam was incredibly aromatic and came with a massive portion of fresh kimchi that was cut tableside, making for a fun dining experience. Together, it was more than enough to satisfy two hungry diners. The banchan selection was equally impressive and paired beautifully with the meal. The restaurant itself is cozy, clean, and welcoming, while the service felt warm, genuine, and comforting, almost like dining in someone's home. My only suggestion would be to offer a more fermented kimchi option as a side dish. All of the kimchi we tried was very fresh, and I personally would have loved a tangier, more developed flavor. Overall, this is an easy 10 out of 10. I would absolutely recommend it and will definitely be back.

    Bon Ga is a mom-and-pop restaurant that is located in a plaza a mile west from the other Korean…read morespots in Centreville. The menu was extensive, filled with lots of homey options that I don't usually see in other restaurants. After ordering, we were served six different banchans, all of which were incredibly homey -- light and not too savory. My favorites were the acorn jelly (which was mixed with salted seaweed and sesame seeds) and the white kimchi. Honestly, all six were really solid. AL TANG - 19.99 Super savory with lots of "sea sweetness" and umami, this stew was rich and piping hot upon arrival. I've never had al tang before, but have heard great things about it. Unfortunately, I didn't love the texture of fish roe (kind of reminded me of the texture of cooked chicken lungs). By the end of the stew, I thought it was too salty, so I didn't end up finishing it. Overall, I'm glad I tried it, but I probably won't get it again. My friend got the mackerel which he loved. I'll look forward to other items on the menu next time.

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