The D.C. area has a wealth of fantastic Korean restaurants, ranging from barbecue spots to galbi, bulgogi, fried chicken, and more. Yes, you might have to go to nearby Annandale for some of these, but you will not regret it for a second. Here is the ultimate guide to finding authentic Korean food around D.C.
Mandu, K Street Northwest | Courtesy of Mandu
Courtesy of Mandu | Courtesy of Mandu
Meal service:
Late Night, Dinner, Lunch, BrunchAtmosphere:
Modern
KoChix Chicken, Washington | Courtesy of KoChix
Courtesy of KoChix | Courtesy of KoChix
Meal service:
Takeaway, All DayAtmosphere:
Casual
Zannchi, Washington | Courtesy of Zannchi
Courtesy of Zannchi | Courtesy of Zannchi
Meal service:
Lunch, DinnerAtmosphere:
Casual
Honey Pig BBQ, Annandale | Courtesy of Honey Pig
Courtesy of Honey Pig | Courtesy of Honey Pig
Meal service:
All DayAtmosphere:
Casual
Bul, Washington | Courtesy of Bul
Courtesy of Bul | Courtesy of Bul
Meal service:
DinnerAtmosphere:
Casual, Arty
Kogiya Korean BBQ, Annandale | Courtesy of Kogiya
Courtesy of Kogiya | Courtesy of Kogiya
Meal service:
All DayAtmosphere:
Casual
Bonchon Navy Yard, Washington | Courtesy of BonChon
Courtesy of BonChon | Courtesy of BonChon
Meal service:
All DayAtmosphere:
Casual
Yechon Korean Restaurant, Annandale | Courtesy of Yechon
Courtesy of Yechon | Courtesy of Yechon
Meal service:
All DayAtmosphere:
Modern, Relaxed
Soondubu | © Ron Dollete / Flickr
Soondubu | © Ron Dollete / Flickr | © Ron Dollete / Flickr
Meal service:
All DayAtmosphere:
Casual
Gom Ba Woo, Annandale | Courtesy of Gom Ba Woo
Courtesy of Gom Ba Woo | Courtesy of Gom Ba Woo