BUL Korean Bar & Restaurant

Korean restaurant · Adams Morgan

BUL Korean Bar & Restaurant

Korean restaurant · Adams Morgan

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2431 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Korean street food, KFC, bulgogi tacos, seafood pancakes  

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2431 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 Get directions

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2431 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 Get directions

+1 202 209 1461
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@wearebul

$20–30 · Menu

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Every Restaurant Featured on Season 1 of ‘Check, Please! DC’ - Eater DC

"Adams Morgan’s Bul serves traditional Korean barbecue dishes including galbi, spicy squid, pork belly, and spicy chicken. For the show, a guest critic ate short ribs, bulgogi tacos,  and a seafood pancake. “I go there with my wife and kids and we are treated like family,” the reviewer said." - Lenore Adkins

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yingxin ye

Google
At the very beginning I was going to recommend this restaurant and rate 5 stars, until I requested more Kimchi without being noticed I will be charged extra 4 dollars. I kinda dissatisfied with this service here. And the spicy pork ssam we ordered was cut into pieces too small. I’ll prefer the pork is in a bigger slice. The taste overall is okay. My favorite is the rabokki(rice cake bowl), we added cheese which enriched the texture.

Saminda Wijegunawardena

Google
This spot has been on my list for a long time and I finally checked it out last night with a friend of mine. The food was excellent, service was friendly and helpful, and the vibe was very chill and relaxed. We started by sharing the bulgogi tacos and it was a superb start. The meat quality was very high, and the bulgogi flavor was spot on, but it was their Korean mayo that set this dish off. Creamy and with just the right amount of heat, it blended so well with the tender steak. Yum. For my main, I had the spicy pork bibimbap and it was perfect. Similar to the bulgogi, the meat quality was excellent, tender and succulent and the spice was just right. All the trimmings were excellent as well. The main dish was their KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) and it was stellar. Just very well battered, excellent spicy flavor and great chicken underneath it all. One of the best versions of this dish I've had. Our server was smiling and friendly all night, very helpful and courteous. Not much in terms of decor, just very simple, but bonus points for having a little crochet stuffie pop up in the store, I picked up 3 items for my daughter! Definitely recommended, will look forward to returning.

Phoenix Li

Google
The waiters were polite, despite their heavy workload. Although they lost our check with the order and we waited for our food for a whole hour, the waiters apologized and gave us a discount. The food was tasty, not very spicy. The prices were reasonable. I definitely recommend this place.

Lex

Google
We sat out on the patio during Porchfest and enjoyed the people watching for hours! Service was great, very attentive. The sweet & spicy KFC looks extremely impressive and was cooked well, but personally I think they could’ve upped the spice level even more. I found it to be a bit bland. Overall would go back.

Rachel Luard

Google
We had the most delicious meal here! The server was friendly and helpful, and accommodating with my dietary requirements. We had KFC and the seafood bibimbap, which were both delicious. Great spot!

Olive

Google
I had a great experience at BUL. The food, the service, everything was amazing. I enjoyed how we drank makgeoli in a Korean traditional way. The army stew and the seafood pancake were flavorful, exactly as I wanted. And the hotteok is a MUST-try dessert. It was so delicious!!

Mariah Phillips

Google
Too much salt , over seasoned. Definitely not fresh. If you’re used to quality Korean food, this isn’t it. If you want a quick place to stop in and grab something decent enough, maybe here? It was so much seasoning on my bulgogi tacos that it hurt my mouth. Not too much spice, too much salt and other seasonings. Like someone spilled too much seasoning and cooked it anyway.

Paul Han

Google
Amazingly delicious Korean food. Worth the price. Fried chicken is a must try but I love jigae, I got kimchi jigae.
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Ethan G.

Yelp
Came to Bul on a Sunday and really enjoyed my time there. The pork belly was good. I liked how it came out sizzling and thought the garlic added a nice level of flavor to the wraps. The star was the soy garlic half chicken. This dish can feed 2-3 people easily. The flavors came through and the chicken was so juicy. Would definitely come back for the chicken!
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Ivan L.

Yelp
At the very beginning I was going to recommend this restaurant and rate 5 stars, until I requested more Kimchi without being noticed I will be charged extra 4 dollars. I kinda dissatisfied with this service here. And the spicy pork ssam we ordered was cut into pieces too small. I'll prefer the pork is in a bigger slice. The taste overall is okay. My favorite is the rabokki(rice cake bowl), we added cheese which enriched the texture.
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Clara S.

Yelp
Chicken was average and ddeokbokki was good-- but also can you go wrong with ddeokbokki? Service was good and ambiance was very casual. Best to go with friends or family!
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Maria M.

Yelp
Good korean in DC area. Love their bulgogi bowl- Portions were ample. Like their Saki too. A lil pricey range for food in the area though. Place is decent but not fancy enough for the prices. Still good place to try if you are craving Korean or after bar hopping.
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Devon K.

Yelp
Bul lived up to all of my expectations. Once I saw form cheese on the menu I knew we had to go. Went on a rainy weekday and had the restaurant almost entirely to ourselves. Food came out quickly, but it also didn't come out together which was a little frustrating. The cheese from was cheesy and creamy and everything I dreamed. My japchae with bulgogi was a huge portion and so delicious. The rabokki also had so many layers for it (and get cheese as an add on it's so worth it). It's a little far from my place but I'll definitely be back!
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Kyle L.

Yelp
I've been to Bul twice now and have had two completely different experiences! The first time was on a Friday around prime dinner time. My friend and I ordered their JapChae, Buligogi bowl, and KFC. We waited over an hour before getting our food, and without asking or mentioning anything to the staff, the manager came over and apologized. They comped us our drinks and made sure the remaining experience was good. The food was solid, but I was more biased bc I was starving The second time was two weeks ago, on a Saturday night. The restaurant was almost empty, which was really surprising. My friends and I ordered their Dukbokki, SoonDuBu Jiggae, and soy Garlic KFC. The jiggae didn't have a lot of Tofu, which was a little disappointing. The chicken was good, but not great. There aren't a lot of Korean restaurants in Admo, let alone Korean places, so Bul stands out. However, there's better out there for sure. Nevertheless, the service here is pleasant and I appreciate the cuisine they bring to the area

Angie R.

Yelp
We came on New Year's Day and it was open. Always a plus. I ordered the Bulgolgi BiBimbap. It was delicious. The hostess and waitress was really nice and gave us recommendations. My husband ordered the half chicken and it was a lot of chicken. We ended up taking 4 pieces home with us. The sweet chili sauce was good. He had a honey ginger tea and it looked great especially for these cold months. I highly recommend this place.
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Daniel R.

Yelp
Yum! The jap chae with bulgogi is going on the list as a favorite DC dish! Super tasty and a massive portion. The location is cool and the vibes are nice! Service was super slow but very nice too. This was a great bite in AdMo!
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Parth R.

Yelp
I have been coming here for years and I'm very sad to report that while this place is still a good place to bring friends to for some small bites, it is no where near a spot for an authentic meal. The sauces are too sweet, the Japchae was disappointing but the winner was the o-dari (hard to mess up battered fried squid) and the Korean fries (and only because the sauce and cheese were a winner). The only way I'm coming back is if Im bringing a group for some fun before a big event and will be no longer having big meals here.
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Jeffery S.

Yelp
BUL - 3.8/5 BUL holds a special place in our hearts--it's where we had dinner after our first date, so we keep coming back for the memories as much as the food. The dishes are good, though not extraordinary. Our usual go-tos are the seafood pancakes and fried chicken. If we're with friends, we'll order a whole chicken to share, which makes for a fun group experience. The service here is consistently great, with friendly staff who make you feel welcome. The atmosphere is relaxed, with a casual dine-in vibe, and they also have an upstairs area that's perfect for larger gatherings.
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Shivani L.

Yelp
I thought the food here was good but not amazing. My friends and I got a bunch of appetizers and the tofu bibimbap. The food came out really fast and the servers were super friendly. I thought the bibimbap lacked some flavor and the spicy popcorn chicken was a little too crunchy, but everything else was good. We also split the Makkoli (a type of rice wine) which was not what I expected (it was cold even though it was served in a tea pot) but it tasted pretty good.
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Solongo Nicole E.

Yelp
Sadly, I think this will be my last time coming to Bul. The quality isn't that great. If you're willing to pay an extra $10-$15 on top of Bul prices, I would go down the street to Anju instead. Maybe the owners don't care enough to increase the quality because customers will still come here for their Korean food fix. My spicy chicken ssam tasted like BBQ sauce instead of gochujang. The rice was dry and not the best. But I am comparing all of this to my experience at other Korean restaurants in Virginia and Maryland. Nice workers, but food could be better!
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Melody S.

Yelp
I had a great experience at BUL. The food, the service, everything was amazing. I enjoyed how we drank makgeolli in the Korean traditional way. The army stew and seafood pancakes were flavorful, just like I wanted. And the hotteok is a must-have dessert. It was so delicious!!
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Keren A.

Yelp
The service is a solid 10. Staff/owner are super sweet and accommodating, you're made to feel right at home. We went in without reservations and luckily got in right away. But after we got in, they got slammed! It was super cute that every other person that came in, the owner asked them to hold her clipboard while she went off to look for a table for them. It had an air of familiarity that I can totally appreciate. The owner came in and recommended several dishes and it was just my husband and our 9 year old son, and we ordered way too much but it was so worth it. I had the spicy squid, my husband the fried one, with the seaweed salad, (which truthfully I don't even know why he's order that in a Korean restaurant) but it was the best seaweed salad ever! He also order order the rice cakes, which were AMAZING! They were sticky and gooey , like mochi consistency, which I LOVED!! He also ordered the kfc chicken which came with the smelliest but tastiest turnip. The table next to us had it and we kept smelling it and I was like what is that; & then we got it and it's was like wow! We ordered the fried dumplings with the owners mom recipe and it was short of perfection. I so want to come back day after a day to this place and I'm sure anyone else would.
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Thomas V.

Yelp
Super tasty food, great service, and a casual yet vibrant interior all in the heart of Adams Morgan's 18th St. My go-to is usually the Korean fried chicken, which is super crispy and crunchy on the outside with a juicy and tender inside. Not to mention, the sauces are a delicious combination of sweet, savory, and spicy. Though the price point is higher, this is a great sit-down alternative to the many great Korean fried chicken carry-out spots around DC.
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Seanne C.

Yelp
Came here with my partner as a back up after our first choice didn't work out. It was pretty good food. I had the Bulgogi ssam and my partner had the bibimbap. My bulgogi ssam was delicious . I ate ALL of it. My partner while he liked his food he did say it paled in comparison to mine. The wait staff was so nice and attentive. We came about an hour and a half before closing. So the manager was out and about, and he talked to us just to ask how the food was and had a small chit chat which was nice. A cozy place for quick Korean dinner. My only complaint was the beef was a bit hard on my stomach afterwards, but I guess that's what happens when I eat beef pretty late at night right before sleeping. Otherwise I would definitely come back to this place, next time I'll just eat earlier. * Wait staff 10/10 * Ambience 10/10 (if your looking for a more laidback/chill vibe) * Food 9/10
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Zhen C.

Yelp
History of Present Indulgence: Roaming the streets of AdMo with my wife and a few friends and that sweet sweet craving Korean Fried Chicken, AKA the better KFC, hit deep. Physical Exam: Taste - The fried chicken itself was a bangin 10 out of 10. We got the sweet & spicy one but there are a couple sauce options and I'm dying to go back to try them all, especially the BUL one that allegedly will "fire in my mouth." The Kimchi pancake wasn't my favorite. Taste was a bit bland, not enough kimchi, and the texture was a lot doughier than I would've liked. Rest of our party of 5 agreed with that too. The Japchae was also a very okay version. A bit heavy on the sesame oil, under-seasoned, and in a pool of too much liquid. It works as a side if you're looking to have some noodles to accompany the meal. The corn cheese was basically just that. Buttery corn and melty mozzarella that was a nice side but nothing to write to your Korean grandmother about. Ending on a good note though, the Bulgogi Ssam was hearty plate of beef with that sweet, savory taste you look for in a Kbbq dish. Service - It was as good as it can get for a place as busy as they were with only 1-2 servers managing everyone. We did have an order forgotten and our drinks took awhile to come out, but they were definitely working at max capacity. Environment - Crowded and loud, but only because they're popular. It's not the biggest space and they really pack the sardines in the can there if you know what I mean. The atmosphere is fitting for small and medium-sized groups, hanging out with friends, and dining solo too at the bar seating. It's not a quiet, intimate date spot, but it's the type of place you come for the food. Assessment/Plan: Am I absolutely in love with this place and telling all my friends who like Korean food they HAVE to come here? Nah. Was the KFC the exact thing I was looking for, and if I'm craving again would come back? 1000%. Was the service amazing? Not exactly. But was pounding down somaek (mixing soju and beer) with my friends over decent food a great way to spend a Friday night? You bet your ass it was. Is this one of the most mixed reviews I've ever written? Sort of. Am I gonna stop asking questions? Yes, but only after this next one because I think it's the important one if you've made it this far. Should you come here and try it out yourself? YES.
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Anna K.

Yelp
I've been here twice and both times were great and memorable. Not only was the food delicious, but the service was quick and efficient. We ordered a bunch of things to share, and so they brought each dish out one by one as soon as it was cooked. I love the vibe of this place for a group hang out with friends or siblings, we had some laughs over a full table of food and drinks. My only picky thing was that the egg on our bibimbap was over cooked, would've liked it a little runnier. But overall, everything tasted great!
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Maggie A.

Yelp
A solid place for good Korean food. I've now been twice, no reservations, and both times snagged outdoor tables on nice, busy Adams Morgan evenings. My husband thinks their spicy seafood yaki (udon noodles) is one of his favorite dishes in all of DC. I enjoyed their classic bulgogi bibimbap - generously large. On my second trip, I found the KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) to be a bit dry, so I'm glad I also ordered the zucchini pancake - another generously large dish that could easily be shared. Service was friendly, though we were checked on maybe a little too often, and by too many different people ... until it was time to get to-go boxes and the check - and then we felt a little abandoned. It did start to get busy, and there's a labor shortage of course, so I get it. We'll definitely be back.
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Audrey R.

Yelp
I don't think there is anything I love more than trying new foods and new places and @bul brought both for me - I was craving Korean food because my social media is blown up with tteokbokki and jjigae that I have no idea where to get - a few google searches led us to Bul, a small, intimidate yet popping spot with happy vibes in admo - ordered the seas food jijgae and was handed a hot bowl the size of a small country, absolutely overflowing with various shell fish and other seafood. it was spicy but the broth was light and kept me from feeling ill from the portion size - my company ordered the glass chicken noodles which were yummy, but nothing crazy special, definitely would be a great take out meal/leftovers though - we split the seafood pancake (I'm on a under the sea kick okay?) and this was wild, thick enough that it was soft and chewy (which may throw some ppl off tbh) but the crisp outter layer added a new texture to the mushy pancake and fish. I didn't expect to love this so much....
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Angela K.

Yelp
No reservations but was able to get seated immediately on Saturday at ~6:30. Got 2 flavors of Korean fried chicken - sweet & spicy and soy sauce. In terms of flavor, I would definitely recommend the soy sauce over the sweet & spicy KFC. The tteokbokki was average, would not get again.
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Constance L.

Yelp
Cute restaurant with Korean comfort food. Detailed breakdown below: **Service, 4/5** Not too much interaction but polite and efficient staff. Food came out relatively quickly. **Decor & cleanliness, 5/5** Very cute interior and everything seemed clean. **Price & portion, 5/5** Portions are pretty big so you get what you pay for! **Taste of the food, 3.5/5** - Rabboki, 4/5: Spice was a bit strong for me, but the rice cakes and ramen were cooked really well. Like a ton of comfort foods in one! - Bulgogi rice, 3/5: The veggies weren't cut uniformly so they weren't all cooked to the same doneness. There was a lot of bulgogi but it was reeeally overcooked so it turned out a bit crumbly and dry.
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Thomas N.

Yelp
I went here with a few friends and this place did not disappoint. Good Korean food in DC is something I didn't expect but this restaurant was so good. We ordered a bunch of different dishes kimchi dumplings, sweet and spicy KFC, spicy pork belly. Everything was delicious! Our server was positive, friendly, and very tentative with our requests. We got here just in time before it got really busy. Overall, this place was amazing and would come here again.
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Anh V.

Yelp
Nice and cozy restaurant with a very authentic take on korean fried chicken! Great service with both the owner and waiter coming around often to check on us, but the food does come out pretty slow compared to most restaurants. We got the sweet & spicy whole chicken & Korean fries with bulgogi for 2 people. Super filling! Pretty yummy, but note that the sauce is way more sweet than spicy
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Jacky D.

Yelp
Was visiting in the dc and stayed in the area. Having checked out a different pub we thought a night of soju would be nice. Sadly we did not stay too long. We opted to get some terra beer instead of soju because soju was way more expensive than we are used to. We also got the popcorn chicken as an appetizer. The popcorn chicken wasn't anything special, not crispy like I'm used to and expected portion to be a bit more. The service was a little lackluster. We had 3 different waiters ask us if we ordered already so it felt unorganized, with the waiter who took our order the first time asking us again. A little bias thought was they kept skipping songs. I could not understand, it was always playing kpop, but songs would only last about 5 seconds to about 30 seconds and it would skip to the next one. It really killed the vibe for me at least.
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Natalie P.

Yelp
Overall it was great - service was fast and the ambiance was good. The tofu bibimbap could've used a little more flavoring. We also got the kimchi and veggie dumplings, the zucchini pancake, and the corn cheese which were all great. The spicy popcorn chicken was super crunchy but still good.
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David M.

Yelp
We tried the KFC, and it was not good. It was overcooked, dry, and tasteless. There was no sauce on it at all. And it was $20 for an appetizer sized portion of six chicken wings. Not that that's important considering I didn't even finish it. I threw it away; it was that bad. Will not go back.
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Priyanka D.

Yelp
we went there on a Saturday and we could just walk in and find a table at around 5:30pm. the kimchi jjigae and zucchini pancake were okay, but the rabboki was such a big disappointment. as you can see in the photo, there was no sauce on it, and it was really bland - I think they might have run out of sauce ? I don't know what happened, but this is the blandest rabboki I had. Only giving 3 stars since the staff were relatively decent and the ambience wasn't too bad.
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Nathan M.

Yelp
Bul is one of the the most authentic Korean places in DC and will recommend this to anyone visiting. It's casual not near as upscale options but that's exactly why locals love this spot. We had the Bulgogi Bibimbap Which was so good and would recommend this as a group to share. JapChae This was such a surprising dish and it is a very large dish with some out of this world ingredients that make it flavorful in every bite. Dukbokki Was an awesome starter as well and would give this as another easily shared item The owner was our waitress and made us aware early on that they were slammed and our food may be a little slow but overall everything came out in wonderful timing and would definitely give the kudos of being openly honest right off the bat. Thanks to everyone for being so tentative in this restaurant.
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Anudari E.

Yelp
It's not an authentic Korean food but has some elements of it. I had chicken soon tofu and it was too salty yet watery broth. Other people in my group had chapchae or other Korean inspired food and they enjoyed the portions not thé authenticity though.
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Adrienne S.

Yelp
Delicious food - the drinks are great too I love the variety of Korean beers and wines Food is also consistent and flavorful
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Yin Y.

Yelp
Beef tacos: soupy and watery. Rabokki: over sweetened. Jjampong: oversalted. Service: - ignored customers' requests. - slow service though it's a not-busy Tues night. Cleaniess: Water cups were stacked with water in them. Plates had unidentifiable marks. Pots look rusty... I've dined in a handful Restaurants during covid-19, and this would not be the place I'd go back. I still gave it 2 stars only because I had a good company dining with me. It's the worst korean food I had with the best company, and that, made this meal memorable. I hope the restaurant manager sees this review and would make an effort to improve. After all, it's a great location. Please don't waste it.
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Angie N.

Yelp
This place is pretty much everything you'd want in a Korean comfort restaurant. We got seated within 10 minutes on a Friday night which was surprising. The owner was so kind and very friendly as well. We started off with yogurt soju and it was absolutely delicious. It wasn't overly sweet but gave that nostalgic Yakult flavor. For food, we ordered the dukbokki (added cheese), spicy seafood yaki, and sweet and spicy KFC. Our food came out very quickly and everything was hot and fresh. The while everything was delicious, the sweet and spicy KFC was the start of the night. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and it also came with a side of pickled radish to compliment the strong flavor. We all agreed it was our favorite. I will most certainly be returning here!
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Suzie Z.

Yelp
Third time here and still absolutely loving it. Came here once with Korean friends and they raved about this spot, citing it as the best/most authentic in town. Totally no frills, you can walk in without reservations during weekend nights, and the food is so delicious.
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Austin G.

Yelp
Bul is a popular Korean restaurant in the heart of Adams Morgan in Northwest D.C. My house ordered safe pickup dinner during the pandemic and it was tasty. We ordered: Spicy Pork Ssam- for $19, it comes with a bowl of lettuce and cucumbers and lots of sides like kimchi to go with the well-seasoned pork. It's not too spicy at all. JapChae- clear noddles with vegetables. Hotteok- sweet pancakes with brown sugar in the middle. The prices are a bit steep, but it's good food!
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Clarisse B.

Yelp
Fantastic restaurant. I'm sure everything that they have on the menu is delicious. We had Corn Cheese, Fried Octopus, Kimchi Dumplings, KFC & Soy Sauce KFC. So yummy and worth going to. The Soy Sauce KFC was spectacular. I do not live in this area and am so bummed I won't be able to go any time I want! Highly recommend!!
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Claire S.

Yelp
This restaurant was one of the first I visited in the city. Thanks to a friend's recommendation, I discovered this gem and got in without any wait times. The casual ambiance instantly put me at ease, allowing me to focus on the flavorful food served. The interior, tastefully decorated, offered a delightful backdrop for my dining experience, complemented by entertaining background music and TV. While the prices leaned towards the higher side, the fantastic service made it worth it. A standout item on their menu was the yogurt soju which had a pretty good size portion for the size.
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Briana D.

Yelp
The food is solid but not the best Korean fried chicken I've had. When I visit DC my friend always insists we come here to eat so I've been here 3 times. The service is welcoming and friendly.
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Ashka S.

Yelp
This place was good but not great. The chicken was a little dry for our taste in Korean Fried Chicken. The bulgogi fries and tacos were ok. Would order something else next time unless you really like it. Did not like the flavor of the white sauce drizzle. Soju was good! The restaurant also was cool looking, and packed. We sat upstairs. Try to make a reservation.
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Audra H.

Yelp
We are lovers of Korean food and this was one of the top places in the district for Korean Fried Chicken, so we have been eagerly waiting to try it! Let me tell you -- Bul did NOT disappoint! First of all the service was quick and the staff were super friendly and laid back! We ordered spring rolls, bulgogi tacos and the sweet and spicy KFC. Everything was fabulous. The spring rolls almost tasted like simple fried shrimp. They were different and delicious! The bulgogi tacos were packed with flavor and kick! But the main event -- the Sweet and Spicy KFC was the highlight for me. The chicken was huge and incredibly crispy (who doesn't love extra crispy chicken?). The sauce had an equal level of sweetness and kick but not to an overwhelming level of spice. We are already planning our next visit to Bul! If you're local to the area or just visiting, definitely check this place out!
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Angelica D.

Yelp
I absolutely loved this place! They offer inside dining, but everything is spaced out. I wish I got a picture of what was on the table - hand sanitizer and a guide on when you should wear your mask (basically at all times unless you're eating or drinking). I thought the places set up in response to COVID was awesome. This was my first time at the restaurant and I was really impressed with the food OBVIOUSLY but the design and decor were really awesome. It reminded me of the restaurants in South Korea and made you feel like you stepped outside of DC. In regards to the food, I was a little nervous to try it out because Korean in Annandale is hard to beat....but this place had the flavor, portion, and service! The rice cake was PERFECT, they were just the right texture and they weren't too hard. I got the jjamppong with noodles and it was definitely one of the best I've had. The portions are pretty generous so I recommend getting things to share. They have a lot of appetizers and shareable dishes, or get two entrees and share that. I definitely ordered a lot and was extremely full when I left. A GOOD FULL THOUGH. I'm coming back to try the dolsot, ssam, fried chicken, and seafood pancake.

Talia I.

Yelp
The food was amazing and full of flavor, the service was great and everyone was super nice, and the place has a very nice vibe.
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Youngone K.

Yelp
Service was incredible (shout out to James, our really personable and accommodating server). The fan favorite was definitely the seafood pancake with the dipping sauce. It was pretty authentic and definitely a good shared plate. It could have been fried longer so the texture was an even crunch on the outside and the softness of the inside, but the flavors were yum. The jjampong was unpleasantly spicy with the addition of so much jalapeño. I've had this soup my entire life and I wasn't a fan of it here. The jalapeño spice took away from the flavor of the soup itself and I've never had to pay additional for noodles as it's traditionally a noodle soup, so I found that to be odd. The dubokki was spicy and was alright. My friends loved their ssams. There was a generous amount of pork belly and galbi and both of them took leftovers for an additional meal. The vegetables served alongside were fresh and the atmosphere was really pleasant. It was great to show my friends what some authentic Korean food is like, and it's certainly worth checking out in Adams Morgan! I'd recommend the original makgeolli for a traditional light alcohol to share amongst friends.
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Jennifer P.

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Not authentic Korean food or service. Missing key items like kimchi and veggies in order. This is the only place Korean restaurant I know that charges for kimchi. Dishes that weren't wrong were just ok. Mandu is way better.
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Josh J.

Yelp
First time coming here and it does the job. I feel like ethnic food has a certain bar that should be kept up with and this place doesn't really do that. The service was really good though!! And the space was fine too. I liked the old Korean bar kind of vibe that I am used to seeing in Korea. My qualms with this place was the food. The army stew was basically just kimchi jjigae which is fine because I love kimchi jjigae just not exactly what we were expecting. The tteokbokki was all right but also small portion for the price. I think if I try some more options, I may have more thoughts. And I know it's DC but the prices are pretty steep here. Again, this place is good because I'm not picky but it's just disappointing the authenticity it lacks. It's one of the few Korean restaurants in DC so I'll still recommend going if that's the best option for you. Otherwise, go to Maryland or Virginia.
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Randy L.

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My party had 11 total and the staff was very kind in helping push tables together so we can all sit at the same spot, and since we got there at 5:30 we didn't have to wait! It got crowded and busy near 7 so we were pretty lucky. I got the sweet n spicy KFC and it was amazing. The table also got the bulgogi bibimbap, japchae, tofu BBB, and BUL KFC and it was thumbs all around!
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Stephanie P.

Yelp
A great place for good and drinks if you like soju. I stopped here to get cover from the rain and ended up enjoying the food. The servers were super friendly and helpful with menu questions.
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Lily F.

Yelp
This is a great Korean spot that has your traditional favorites and then some new ones and all that pair well with Soju. I will definitely have to come back to try some of their other dishes. We came in around 7:30 on a Friday night and it was pretty busy. There wasn't really a host or hostess at the front and groups that came in after us tried to cut in front of us a few times so be aware. We ordered the pork belly, galbi (short ribs) and kimchi fries. The fries were generic and wouldn't probably get them again. The galbi was definitely the best cooked out of the meats. They were tender and flavorful, compared to the pork belly which tasted a bit tough, although still tasty. I do wish we got some banchan with our meal or some kind of vegetable and found it strange that we didn't. I looked at other Yelper's pictures after we got back home and realized that we were supposed to get lettuce wraps for our meats. Kinda strange that it skipped our table. Regardless, I really enjoyed the food and will be back to try their KFC.
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Azi B.

Yelp
Top notch Korean food. Everything we order was incredibly delicious and the food did not take long to reach our tables. Aside from the food the service was top notch. The Owner Emi greeted us at the door and tended to all our needs. The setting is small but intimate and staff all seemed very friendly. I highly recommend and will def be back to try some more of their amazing dishes in the near future.