We got the beef and pork combo for 6 people and it was the perfect amount of food for all of us. The waiter was very helpful and told us the cook times for each of the meats. Our favorite was the brisket and the bulgogi. It was sort of empty and we didn't need a reservation but we made one anyways and they had everything ready for us when we got there. Absolutely perfect experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket, Beef
Dave H
I ate there Friday night. No problem getting a table, very clean, and the were quick to take my order. Food was delicious but a little bit American style, not the traditional flavor you would get in Korea. Good price for what I ordered. I will definitely go back.Parking: Seemed to be plenty at 6 pm on a Friday
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Kevin P.
Excellent food and service. Will return again. Had the Spicey pork. The sides are a great addition.
Lindsay D.
Seoul BBQ is a modern, upscale Korean BBQ restaurant in the quieter side of the Springfield Plaza. Located behind the Whole Foods and Trader Joes, Seoul has plenty of lot parking and less chaos. The interior is wide and open, the TVs play K-Pop music videos to keep the spirits up, and everything is clean and emmaculate. The restaurant offers both entree meals and Korean BBQ. There is no unlimited Korean BBQ options, so you can pick from either the a la carte options or the pre-set combos. The meat quality is very good and is delicious even without a marinade. Your server will be the one to prep, cook, and cut your meats, so you don't need to worry about the internal temperatures. The banchan assortment is varied and delicious and compliments whatever meats you order. I have not seen the place really busy before. Granted, I've shown up at a fairly early dinner hour (5-6:30 PM) on the weekends, but I haven't seen more than two other tables filled. I'm assuming they get busier the later on it gets, but the plus of showing up early is never having to worry about getting a table and service. They do seem to do a decent amount of to-go orders though. I see folks coming in for pick-up through my meal service. Overall, for a more up-scale (and pricey) non-all-you-can eat Korean BBQ, Seoul is a solid choice.
Perentio Moore
Went there today around 5pm , was EMPTY. The guy comes brings us to our table and ask what we want , he was not welcoming at all ! We asked for 2 sprites , they were HOT. Didn’t even want it. Then waited additional 15 minutes no service. Me and my boyfriend left . Terrible service , the old guy needs to be fired. Or if he’s the owner shame on him! Went 15 minutes down the road and ate at Kogiya. They were really great and fast ! Please don’t come here, I got all you can eat at kogiya . My bill was 84 dollars for me and my boyfriend , here I was about to pay 125. Thank god I left !!! Please don’t give this pig any business !
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jackyll Huy
Good place, on the pricey side because of the well sorted quality meatSide kimchi was a little small so a bit
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Franda S.
We called ahead for 12 people on a Saturday night, they were able to accommodate 2 tables- 6 people per table seats. Slow Saturday, there were only 3 small tables were seated. We wait for our waiter for 30 minutes before placing our order because there was only one waiter. Did not get our complimentary side dishes for another 25 minutes. The meats were pretty fresh. We also ordered a beer, a ramen and steam eggs. We did not get the beer until he remembered it, which was 30 minutes later. The ramen was pretty much the instant noodle package with egg and vegetables. Our steam egg was way over cooked and burnt (blacken in the bottom). Overall the price is average compared to other KBQQ. Between the meal, we tried to get our waiter so many times but he was NOT very attentive. Out of 10 times we only able to get him 2 times kind situation. We finally able hold of him for our bill, and we also mentioned to the waiter if he can remove the egg from our bill because it was burnt. He hesitated and then said "ok." When he came back, he had audacity to tell us "next time, can you tell me before I print the bill"? We advised him that he never checked on us and we couldn't get hold of him at all. All he said was he is the only waiter tonight and did not even apologize for the wait. TOTALLY NOT DESERVING 20% tips when he did not even do much. The place is not recommended.
Taimor Noorani
Best food if you want to try Korean BBQ. We got Amazing food and service and walked away stuffed and very happy! Thank you!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ta-Tanisha Steward
This spot is the best kept secret! Food, service and atmosphere is amazing. Best Korean BBQ I’ve had in the area.
This place has become my go to KBBQ spot. Not only because it is near where I live but because of the great food and the even better customer service. It’s a family owned restaurant with great quality of food. I never leave dissatisfied and I am always looking forward to my next visit here. I encourage everyone to check this place out and enjoy the great food along with service, if they’re ever in the mood for some amazing KBBQ.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Desmond B.
Great authentic Korean food on the way to the Balian Spa. Another recommendation is to get the Soju to compliment your meal.
Evelyn L.
Been here maybe 6 times. Consistently great food & attentive service. Clean and like other reviewers mentioned- great ventilation. My Korean mother is also always satisfied. It's our GoTo place over any K-BBQ restaurant in Annandale. Zero complaints!
Lawrence B.
I ordered delivery which never came. I called several times over several days to obtain a refund. They either never returned my call or picked up the phone. I do not trust them now.
Ethan Dursteler
I lived in Korea for several years and this is the most authentic Korean in the DMV area. Food, service, and ambiance are all phenomenal. It’s also not near as crowded as the Annandale/Fairfax hot Korean spots. Not sure why, because it’s better than those places.
We got the beef and pork combo for 6 people and it was the perfect amount of food for all of us. The waiter was very helpful and told us the cook times for each of the meats. Our favorite was the brisket and the bulgogi. It was sort of empty and we didn't need a reservation but we made one anyways and they had everything ready for us when we got there. Absolutely perfect experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket, Beef
I ate there Friday night. No problem getting a table, very clean, and the were quick to take my order. Food was delicious but a little bit American style, not the traditional flavor you would get in Korea. Good price for what I ordered. I will definitely go back.Parking: Seemed to be plenty at 6 pm on a Friday
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Excellent food and service. Will return again. Had the Spicey pork. The sides are a great addition.
Seoul BBQ is a modern, upscale Korean BBQ restaurant in the quieter side of the Springfield Plaza. Located behind the Whole Foods and Trader Joes, Seoul has plenty of lot parking and less chaos. The interior is wide and open, the TVs play K-Pop music videos to keep the spirits up, and everything is clean and emmaculate. The restaurant offers both entree meals and Korean BBQ. There is no unlimited Korean BBQ options, so you can pick from either the a la carte options or the pre-set combos. The meat quality is very good and is delicious even without a marinade. Your server will be the one to prep, cook, and cut your meats, so you don't need to worry about the internal temperatures. The banchan assortment is varied and delicious and compliments whatever meats you order. I have not seen the place really busy before. Granted, I've shown up at a fairly early dinner hour (5-6:30 PM) on the weekends, but I haven't seen more than two other tables filled. I'm assuming they get busier the later on it gets, but the plus of showing up early is never having to worry about getting a table and service. They do seem to do a decent amount of to-go orders though. I see folks coming in for pick-up through my meal service. Overall, for a more up-scale (and pricey) non-all-you-can eat Korean BBQ, Seoul is a solid choice.
Went there today around 5pm , was EMPTY. The guy comes brings us to our table and ask what we want , he was not welcoming at all ! We asked for 2 sprites , they were HOT. Didn’t even want it. Then waited additional 15 minutes no service. Me and my boyfriend left . Terrible service , the old guy needs to be fired. Or if he’s the owner shame on him! Went 15 minutes down the road and ate at Kogiya. They were really great and fast ! Please don’t come here, I got all you can eat at kogiya . My bill was 84 dollars for me and my boyfriend , here I was about to pay 125. Thank god I left !!! Please don’t give this pig any business !
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Good place, on the pricey side because of the well sorted quality meatSide kimchi was a little small so a bit
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
We called ahead for 12 people on a Saturday night, they were able to accommodate 2 tables- 6 people per table seats. Slow Saturday, there were only 3 small tables were seated. We wait for our waiter for 30 minutes before placing our order because there was only one waiter. Did not get our complimentary side dishes for another 25 minutes. The meats were pretty fresh. We also ordered a beer, a ramen and steam eggs. We did not get the beer until he remembered it, which was 30 minutes later. The ramen was pretty much the instant noodle package with egg and vegetables. Our steam egg was way over cooked and burnt (blacken in the bottom). Overall the price is average compared to other KBQQ. Between the meal, we tried to get our waiter so many times but he was NOT very attentive. Out of 10 times we only able to get him 2 times kind situation. We finally able hold of him for our bill, and we also mentioned to the waiter if he can remove the egg from our bill because it was burnt. He hesitated and then said "ok." When he came back, he had audacity to tell us "next time, can you tell me before I print the bill"? We advised him that he never checked on us and we couldn't get hold of him at all. All he said was he is the only waiter tonight and did not even apologize for the wait. TOTALLY NOT DESERVING 20% tips when he did not even do much. The place is not recommended.
Best food if you want to try Korean BBQ. We got Amazing food and service and walked away stuffed and very happy! Thank you!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This spot is the best kept secret! Food, service and atmosphere is amazing. Best Korean BBQ I’ve had in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Marinated Beef Short Ribs, Dipping Sauce, Marinated Ribs, Cucumber Kimchi, Ramen, Brisket, Spicy Pork
I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! It is definitely a hidden gem. Check it out. I’m so full right now & happy….Thanks Seoul!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This place has become my go to KBBQ spot. Not only because it is near where I live but because of the great food and the even better customer service. It’s a family owned restaurant with great quality of food. I never leave dissatisfied and I am always looking forward to my next visit here. I encourage everyone to check this place out and enjoy the great food along with service, if they’re ever in the mood for some amazing KBBQ.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great authentic Korean food on the way to the Balian Spa. Another recommendation is to get the Soju to compliment your meal.
Been here maybe 6 times. Consistently great food & attentive service. Clean and like other reviewers mentioned- great ventilation. My Korean mother is also always satisfied. It's our GoTo place over any K-BBQ restaurant in Annandale. Zero complaints!
I ordered delivery which never came. I called several times over several days to obtain a refund. They either never returned my call or picked up the phone. I do not trust them now.
I lived in Korea for several years and this is the most authentic Korean in the DMV area. Food, service, and ambiance are all phenomenal. It’s also not near as crowded as the Annandale/Fairfax hot Korean spots. Not sure why, because it’s better than those places.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5