Best Korean BBQ around NOVA/DC?

engineerbrian · Apr 22, 2021

joppaj said:
https://kogi-underground.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral

As recommended by our Korean Taekwondo instructors, this is our favorite one hands down. Iron Age in Rockville is good but smokey and loud. No Honey Pig location has ever really impressed me but your mileage may vary.

Decoy said:
+ 1 for Honey Pig BBQ

I've been there 5 times and it has been great.

I’ve never had real Korean BBQ before just the stuff that California Tortilla passes off as Korean BBQ. The menu for Honey Pig was a little confusing at first but How do the sides work? Also do they make this at your table similar to hibachi style food? I showed the family pics from the Honey Pig web site and they are all in.

welder516 · Apr 22, 2021

DD214 said:
All is good since we have masks. Masks protect us from any possible harm. Even the dog is masked up since he is going with us. We are obedient citizens.

You don't look anything like i thought you would ... :innocent0

Joseph · Apr 22, 2021

engineerbrian said:
I’ve never had real Korean BBQ before just the stuff that California Tortilla passes off as Korean BBQ. The menu for Honey Pig was a little confusing at first but How do the sides work? Also do they make this at your table similar to hibachi style food? I showed the family pics from the Honey Pig web site and they are all in.

I have only had it in Korea but my experience has been that you cook it yourself at the table. The servers just bring the raw food on plates.

engineerbrian · Apr 22, 2021

Joseph said:
I have only had it in Korea but my experience has been that you cook it yourself at the table. The servers just bring the raw food on plates.

That works. So its basically Korean fondue?

joppaj · Apr 22, 2021

engineerbrian said:
That works. So its basically Korean fondue?

A grill instead of a broth pot, but yes.

engineerbrian · Apr 22, 2021

joppaj said:
A grill instead of a broth pot, but yes.

Awesome, can't wait to try it :thumbsup:

joppaj · Apr 22, 2021

engineerbrian said:
Awesome, can't wait to try it

You asked about sides...

Honey Pig used to be ala carte, someone told me they switched to AYCE. The one I linked to in Laurel is AYCE. The sides are brought out in the beginning and refilled as needed. Try the gochujang rice cakes on the grill.

Chat-Bot · Apr 22, 2021

May want to leave the pooch home or could wind up as kegogi. Ain't so bad but haven't had it in quite a while.

DD214 · Apr 22, 2021

We ended up at Iron Age. Good stuff! But being from Southern MD I was disappointed that roadkill possum was not on the menu.

Pale Ryder · Apr 22, 2021

Best by far. Especially if trying to make a good impression on out of towners.

Across the street from Wilson HS. in Fairfax.

https://www.breakersbbq.com/

Oegadgib is really good food, my personal favorite. but interior looks a little old fashioned, I get that is the feeling they are going for.

https://oegadgib.com/

MaierApril · Apr 22, 2021

For the future, jongro will be opening up in Wheaton soon. Well known chain from New York known for their quality meats.

CanDoEZ · Apr 22, 2021

If it doesn’t look like this, it ain’t real Korean BBQ. And don’t forget the Soju!

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JustASalAMander · Apr 28, 2021

Jong Kak is where it's at

Best Korean BBQ I have been to is JONG KAK on
18 W 20TH ST, BALTIMORE MD.

huesmann · Apr 28, 2021

Honey Pig and Iron Age are both good; the latter has a smidge more ambiance.

MikeH · Apr 28, 2021

I like So, but it's so hard to get a table. Meokja Meokja in Fairfax is now my favorite. It doesn't offer AYCE, but unless you have a really big appetite, you can usually stuff yourself there at the same price. Meat quality is noticeably better than Honey Pig or Iron Age.

Parry · Jul 26, 2021

Iron Age, So, and Qui

I always go to the Iron Age in Rockville. However, your experience can be quite different depending on your server. If you get that guy who normally seats people, he's an ass. Gives you an attitude if you want anything. He gets mad at you if you turn the bbq grill temperature up. He won't give you a separate bowl of salad so you have to share the one bowl for 4 people. If you don't get that guy, the other servers are ok.

I used to go to So, but it's expensive and there is always a wait.

I've been going to Qui in Chantilly for dinner and it is ok. They give you bottled water which I prefer. They also have good steak and squid. Kind of pricey, but it's ok once in a while.

Don't bother going to the ones in Annandale unless you can speak Korean. I used to go there with a Korean friend and it was ok. But, if you go there and not know how to speak, they sort of give you a cold shoulder. I don't like being treated like a second class citizen if I can't speak Korean.

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