"Mandu is a little more chic than most of the restaurants on this list, but don’t let the D.C. address or the upscale interior fool you. The menu is chock-full of classic Korean dishes. A favorite here is the chap chae, stir-fried glass noodles with beef and veggies, and the plentiful banchan (side dishes). They also serve Ho Dduk, a sweet rice pancake with honey, sugar and cinnamon." - Hanna Nakano