This place is the real deal. Real home style Korean cooking. No big marketing or fanfare, but as if your neighbor invited you over for dinner. This is a family run joint. They are always very nice, will offer great service and are great cooks. The menu offers somewhat limited choices. Not too little that you won't find something to eat, but not The Cheesecake Factory menu either. But if you're looking for a kids menu or chicken tenders for that one person in your group... they will be going hungry here. Their banchan is off the charts. The lotus root is amazing, and the gentleman will even bring the whole Napa cabbage leaves that have been fermented into kimchi and will cut them right in front of you. Does not get any fresher than that! Never really that crowded, and mostly seems to draw neighborhood regulars, which means you'll have great service! Must try place for Korean food enthusiasts.

I think this is the best kbbq place. The owners are so nice and friendly. The side dishes are so good and the kimchi that comes with the meat is absolutely amazing.

We were craving kbbq, so we went here to get the samgyeopsal (pork belly). The samgyeopsal was pretty good-- the meat was super thick, so one portion size was super filling. The highlight of the meal, however, was the free dwenjang chigae (bean paste soup). Probably the best dwenjang I've had in the DMV area-- it was super thick and rich in flavor! I'd come back just to eat the dwenjang! Overall, ambiance was very casual (good to come with friends or family) and service was good. I'd come back to try their other meat offerings and main course menus!

A go to spot for legit kimchi jigae with a deep broth full cabbage inside and sour. It really hits the spot with an order of yellow croaker. I have come here many times and it is definitely an old timer place with regulars and slow service. I like this place for the authenticity and quality food. I highly recommend! One last thing, they have a black goat stew which is super unique. The portions are large and super safisfying!

This is by far the most authentic, best tasting, Korean food in the greater DC area. However, besides the cook, I have never seen more than two people serving the customers even on weekends. If they would just hire one more person to service the tables, I am sure they would be much busier.

I wasn't sure what to expect due to the 3.5 star rating, but wanted to branch out so we gave it a try. What proceeded to happen was the most amazing culinary experience I ever had in Nova. We walk in, and the clientele are Koreans speaking Korean. Okay, so far so good. That got my hopes up. We order. Things are a -bit- on the pricey side and there's no bibimbap, but it's not that bad in today's economy. The biggest lack was the lack of kid-friendly options, as we had a couple young kids with us and the choices were mostly spicy huge soups, or bbq, or $20+ stir fries. Just a simple rice or noodle dish would have helped a lot. Anyway, so then the food arrives. The banchan is the most incredible I've ever had. My wife, who's been to S Korea, is floored. It's seriously a step above any other place's banchan. Distinctive flavors, great textures. Oh, and they serve iced barley tea. So then the soups arrive. Incredible. Every last one is full of flavor. Very nice. So complaints aside, I have to give this 5/5 stars. The food is phenomenal. I wish they had something for the kids, but still.

Honestly such a good Korean hidden gem on the outskirts of Annandale and somewhat into Alexandria. This place is across the street from the Salvation Army store on little river turnpike. I came to try the goat meat spicy stew. It was super good. The goat meat is tender and lean. The soup was exactly what I needed for a cold windy winter day. The side dishes were also very good, especially the egg. My only thing against it is that there must be a ton of sodium and the secret spice to all Asian restaurant cooking: MSG. I would come back for their pork belly and try more of their food though. Beware of the food coma you'll get afterwards.