SeoulSpice

Tonight was my first time having SeoulSpice, and the food was decent but not memorable. I made my own bowl and liked the toppings I chose, but felt pretty skimped on the chicken portion—there were only several pieces of small chicken so it felt like I was eating a bowl of rice and veggies. I got the second spiciest chicken option and it wasn’t spicy at all. Not a great first impression.

I have ordered takeout from Seoul Spice multiple times over the past several months and really enjoyed it. Today I wanted to try something different, so I ordered a Korean bowl with Korean fried chicken and various toppings, veggies and a creamy ranch and sesamiso sauce and it was just okay. The Korean fried chicken was a little overcooked and not as flavorful as I was hoping. Seoul Spice will remain on my my list for when I’m in the mood for a custom Korean bowl.

I ordered the bulgogi bowl with a base of purple rice and fried veggie salad. Unfortunately, while the bulgogi and rice were fine, the fried veggies were severely burned, leaving an unpleasant taste in the entire dish. I tried picking out most of the burnt pieces, but smaller bits were hard to avoid and affected the flavor overall. I was disappointed, as the veggies were such a big part of the meal, and it was hard to enjoy the rest of the bowl because of this.

First time at Seoul spice is was a great experience. The food was absolutely delicious. I had the signature bowl, soul train, half rice, half noodles. I would definitely go back when I’m in the area.

This place was surprisingly really good! The dish was ordered on GrubHub and I didn’t think much of it at first but it was really enjoyable. The kimchi along with the beef and chicken and other toppings in the dish really complimented one another. The lemonade that I also got was pretty good but nothing too extraordinary. If you’re looking for a good Asian bowl place, I would give this place a look!

Seoul Spice is one of my favorite places to eat and I figured I would try this location out since I was in the area. Highly disappointed, the meat was not favor and also meat cold. They were out of Spicy Pork at 12:51pm, staff wasn’t welcoming but check out went well. Seoul with the spice. In addition, terrible parking. Walk if possible.

Amazing Staff!!! Rossy and Helen are the best asset of the company!! They are so kind and professional!! My bowl was incredible ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ soooo delicious and healthy ! I recommend this place to everyone!!!

So far this has been my favorite meal on my DC/Virginia trip. The food was so good, so much flavor. Honestly considered going here a second time during the week I was here. Wish they had one of these back home. Will definitely visit next time I'm in town.

100% Gluten Free? Korean? Yes, please. It is sooooo sooooo hard to find gluten free Korean. This place is great, great for picky kids can build their own bowls. Non gf husband is happy with all the spicy! Flavors are great. Only complaint is crispy chicken is only available an hour after opening, which seems weird, why's it on a regular menu? Why not make more throughout the day? So we weren't able to try that. And...... they had fresh cookies from gluten free bakery Rise! It will be on our regular rotation! So good I forgot to take pics, this was my husbands custom bowl.

SeoulSpice is a small chain restaurant located in the DMV area that I can best describe as a Korean-style Chipotle in that it's fast-casual, with a build-your-own bowl concept. I really like the customizable aspect (though there are pre-set bowls if you're indecisive), as well as the fact that this place is gluten-free and vegetarian/vegan friendly! I DoorDashed a bowl from their Rosslyn location with their salad base (kale and iceberg lettuce), spicy pork, cucumbers, corn, carrots, Korean radish, bean sprouts, kale slaw, and kimchi, topped with cilantro, scallions, and their Sesamiso dressing - one nice thing is that they also don't charge you for getting all of the veggie choices (which I did). For the starter bowl, it's $12.04 on Doordash, although the pork added $1.10. Overall, my salad tasted fresh and delicious, even after getting delivered (which took around 40 minutes) - the pork was tender and just spicy enough, the vegetables were crunchy, and the kimchi tasted fairly authentic! I really enjoyed the added textural component of the kale slaw as well, and the cilantro and scallion garnish topped it all off nicely. The Sesamiso dressing kind of got lost, and the vegetables definitely got a bit watery (which is on me, since I got it delivered), so at the bottom of my bowl, there was a lot of very diluted dressing. Overall, for around $13, this definitely isn't super cheap, but it's reasonable for around the DMV area, and comparable to places like Chipotle and Cava. For fresh-tasting and healthy ingredients as well as plenty of gluten-free/vegan/vegetarian options, this is a solid spot for a quick lunch/dinner!

I enjoy coming to this place, but I do get frustrated with how little rice they give. Today, the guy serving me put some rice in my bowl, then took out a small amount and returned it to the steamer. I jokingly told him to give me back that rice - he looked at me stunned. Seconds later, he scooped up a weak spoonful of chicken, which another employee noticed and added more. I realize that food costs are high, but being overly stingy is off-putting. I'm not requesting a bowl that is bursting out of its lid. I want value for my money and I don't get it here.

This was my second bowl from SeoulSpice and I absolutely know there will be many more to follow. This time around I got the Seoul Train bowl with chicken and a yuzu Limeade on the side. I appreciated being able to add an avocado, although I'll be honest the flavor was already incredible without it. I highly recommend getting the purple rice as a base, it soaks up the flavor while adding a texture and flavor of its own that doesn't just sit in the background but rather takes its place as a highlight. The yuzu Limeade was refreshing, and perfect for cutting the little bit of spiciness that came through. The bowl was made quickly and with generous proportions. I cannot wait to try the whole menu!

Listen, the way I gobbled this whole bowl down must be a crime. It was so good. The sauces and bulgogi were so flavorful. The rice was cooked perfectly. In my opinion, these trump Chipotle bowls. Maybe it's because I love Korean or maybe it's because Chipotle bowls are bland. Either way, I will be back, SeoulSpice!

Ambiance: (5/5) Great decor, but this isn't a sit down restaurant, so there are only 3 seats. Price: (3/5) To me it was like a Korean chipotle, so I thought for that it was a little bit over priced. Food: (4/5) I got a premade spicy pork bowl and made a sauce alternation which was great. The kimchi was flavorful and I liked the other toppings too. I might have liked it better if I got white rice rather than the noodles. Service: (5/5) Food is assembled in front of you so it is quick. The staff is very nice.

I like this place fast and delicious. But i would recommend if you guys wanna eat korean food go to annandale. Not a full korean food, its nice to eat once a month.

I'm not sure what the proper term is for this type of establishment, so here I'll coin a new term for the species-- Chipotlesis bibimpabii, or known in common English as "Bibimbap Fast Casuals (BFCs)." SeoulSpice occupies this niche. You know the type; you chose a base, then a protein, then some vegetables, maybe some toppings, and finish it off with some type of sauce. You can find similar BFCs all over the DC area, e.g. ricebar near the White House. Maybe these are in part the lasting legacy of Chipotle. Say what you will, but joints like SeoulSpice always seem to work well for a group of people. You don't get people going "...ahh, shucks, really could've done without the carrots in it or whatever," since you yourself chose the ingredients for the rice bowl. If you don't like which vegetables are in your bowl, that may just be a skill issue. The biggest downside to these BFCs is that the whole time I'm thinking, "I could've just bought these vegetables myself and made this same thing at home." This is especially true when you're one thin glass partition away from a guy just scooping ingredients into a paper bowl for you. Still, I liked what I got at SeoulSpice. Purple rice + tofu + bean sprouts + kimchi + seaweed + sesame oil + Gochujang. The tofu was shredded, to the extent that a vegetarian friend asked if it was chicken. It most certainly was not. Kimchi was good too, even if mild. The best was the Gochujang sauce; it wasn't as thick as normal Gochujang, which worked to its advantage in the rice bowl. As for portion sizes, SeoulSpice gives you a little less than is deserved for a $14~ price tag. The interior of the shop is also quite barren. There are only three barstools for the whole place, which when you have a four-person group makes sitting arrangements a little... awkward. If I'm in the area again and in need of a quick bite, I'll make my way over for another bowl. And at the end of the day, it's pretty healthy to alternatives, plus you get the added joy of coming up with your own type of bowl. Pretty good.

Visited while in town based on reviews and got the traditional bulgogi bowl. Bulgogi is sliced too thin, with too much fat and lacked flavor. Rice is rice and same with the veggies. Noodles lacked flavor as well. Would not visit again when back in town.

My friend and I came to Seoulspice for dinner. Upon entering, we were immediately helped, and the staff quickly assembled our food. Taste-wise, the food was fantastic! The bulgogi was seasoned perfectly and complemented the rice. The kimchee was flavorful and gave my food a bit of spice. The only downside of my visit was that they didn't have any indoor seating.

I love every Seoul Spice... except the Rosslyn location. The idea of double protein is equivalent to a single portion to the staff. Additionally, it seems like they are more interested in what I select for a tip rather than what they are being tipped for (seems like a lack of Seoul to me). My disappointment is insurmountable and my evening is ruined. Thanks for nothing Rosslyn Seoul Spice!

Yummy food and great service for the grand opening; a great addition to the fast-casual dining scene in Rosslyn! The purple rice and sriracha aoli were particularly flavorful, and the tofu was a solid option for anyone looking to order a vegetarian dish. All in all very delicious - will definitely be back to try other bowl combinations on the menu!

Best spot for July 4th, close to metro station and closed at 10pm. Me and my friends went to see the fireworks and it was an amazing experience Great food, great costumer service clean and nice ambiance.! I definitely recommend this place. Love it!!

I git be five stars for the service and the food! I ordered the sticky purple rice with chicken, kales, kimchi, corn, extra avocado (got half for $2.50 about), creamy sriracha sauce, cilantro ranch, sesame oil. All is good!!! The chicken is moist! The price is a bit high. I love the kimchi here coz not too sour and not sweet.

I would eat this every week if I could. Please open a location in Loudoun County!! I'm so glad I tried this place.

If you're looking for an Americanized Korean version of Chipotle, Seoulspice is one of the few chains in the DMV area that allows you to customize your own japchae, gimbap, salad, or bibimbap bowl. One thing that I like is that they have purple rice here! It was pretty tasty, too. A chicken rice bowl is about $12 pre-tax, but note that most of your bowl will be filled with rice. The chicken was pretty tender, but the flavor didn't stick out to me. You can get as much vegetables as you would like and I ended up getting the bean sprouts, corn, kimchi, and kale slaw. The vegetables were pretty good, but I found that the kimchi was a bit boring. The Korean Hot Sauce (gochujang, I think) was a good touch that made my bibimbap a bit more authentic! Finally, you can top it off with whatever toppings you'd like. I personally didn't think the scallions, sesame seeds or crispy garlic enhanced the bibimbap by a significant amount. You can also top it off with a marinated egg or avocados for a bit extra. Overall, you're paying about $13 for food that was pretty average at best. I didn't think there was enough food per rice bowl and found myself to be pretty hungry afterwards. It was a relatively healthy and light meal, so I'd be OK ordering something here again if I'm ever in the mood. However, there are so many other fast-casual restaurants to choose from in the Rosslyn area so I probably won't come back anytime soon.

This restaurant has become my go-to restaurant when I am busy to cook. Their well-balanced nutritious bowls keep me filled without guilt. When I went to the restaurant, I struggled finding a parking but I have been able to enjoy their bowls more often by delivery these days! Delicious, delicious!

I had a noodle bowl with Bulgogi beef and it was delicious! I really like all the customizable options on the menu. This was my first time trying this place and I really enjoyed what I got. The Arlington location is quite small, but it's more of a grab and go place which was fine with me. Staff had my order ready as promised so my overall experience was good. Overall, I would come back here.

Delicious food, friendly and efficient service, cute vibes, and super convenient location...what more could you ask for in a fast-casual restaurant? I've been hearing rave reviews for SeoulSpice's other locations for a solid year now, so I was overjoyed to hear that they were opening up a new store in Rosslyn!! I came here with a couple of friends after work on a Monday evening, and...wow...it definitely lived up to the hype! Of course, I'm a little biased since Korean food is my favorite cuisine, but even my friends who aren't as obsessed with kimchi fell in love with SeoulSpice's upbeat energy, cute decor, and diversity of delicious options. One of my friends tried out their japchae noodles with spicy pork, and the other tested out their white rice bowl with bulgogi...both had rave reviews for their meat and both bases, and their sriracha was wonderfully creamy and flavorful. Personally, I ordered their salad bowl with tofu and added literally every single vegetable topping they had. Their tofu was delicious and incredibly flavorful, especially with their super refreshing and tangy ginger-carrot dressing. Each of their toppings were wonderfully crisp and fresh, although I do wish that their kimchi was a bit more pungent. My one major complaint was with the base of the salad; it's described as a kale and iceberg lettuce mix, but it was honestly about 90% lettuce with a sprinkling of kale. I find iceberg lettuce a bit watery, and it wilts easily under the warm tofu and the dressing, so it really doesn't hold up well. I also don't think that the flavor of iceberg lettuce goes particularly well with their other toppings, so I would've preferred a fully kale base. I did appreciate that they had purple rice, though, so I might come back sometime for a rice bowl! Overall, SeoulSpice was a wonderful way to satisfy my cravings for Korean comfort food, with all of the familiar flavors easily accessible and at my fingertips. I don't think that it'll be my first choice for a weekday meal...it was about the same price as Chipotle or Cava, with each bowl costing you $12-$17, but I'm not sure if the flavors or concept were quite impressive enough to warrant a weekly/monthly visit...even so, I'll definitely be filing SeoulSpice away into my rotation of fast-casual spots in Rosslyn and I'll be back the next time I'm craving Korean food.

Fast food place no dining in and limited number of menu options. Left without ordering

Authentic? No. Delicious? Yes Tried their fireball bowl today (first time customer.) Was very happy with the bowl. The Japjae was warm which is not traditional but had a solid texture and taste still. All the other toppings were well balanced and tasty. If you don't like something or want extra just let them know. Staff was also very nice Altho 1-2 were obviously new but that didn't slow down the process. Overall very happy and will return. Only negative was they're a little heavy handed with the mayo but it was delicious none the less.

I know another bowl place. But very good Korean food with nice options and choices. The place is very small and there is only one table with 4 chairs so I assume it's mostly a takeout place for the surrounding offices and apartments though we did eat in. We thoughtfully enjoyed our food.

In town for work and had to try this place out as it was walking distance from my hotel. The beef bulgogi with noodles, carrots, ginger, and sriracha sauce were amazing. Added avocado too. I recommend this place if you want something filling and delicious. Staff is friendly too.

i'm a sucker for fast casual korean comfort food and was excited to see that a seoulspice opened up in rosslyn! i ordered ahead online and got to the store right when it opened. my orders were ready and i was greeted kindly by the staff :) i got the tofu salad with all the veggies, firepower, and the korean hot sauce. the korean hot sauce is as a bit much, so i'm glad i got it on the side. the rest of the bowl was delicious! agree that the tofu was marinated really well. highly recommend.

I never leave reviews, but I just had to. The food is delicious, and the customer service is even better. I just moved from California and it was my first time trying. Destiny was so patient and lovely; she explained how everything worked and provided recommendations on good pairing options. The vibe is also great, shis is my new favorite place in the area!!!

One of my go to places for dinner! I always get the Beef Bulgogi rice bowl and it's so good! The workers are always nice and it is always clean when I come in.

The food here was amazing!! I had the spicy pork Korrito which was great! It was my first time so the employees made recommendations and they did not fail. Definitely one of my go-tos now.

Me and my sister tried this location and was amazed. The food was amazing (especially the sauces) and the set-up was very adventurous and welcoming. The staff greeted us as soon as we hit the door. The young lady (Christina- I think that's her name) was so bubbly and patient at the same time. Then, another gentleman (Erick) explained some of the ingredients, and I'm glad he did. All in all, me and my sister made a great choice in trying out this restaurant. We are officially fans, and will continue to eat from here. Thanks guys

Seoulspice is so incredible. I get the same thing every time (personalized korrito) and am always so happy. The tofu is amazing, the rice is delicious, but the true crown jewel is the creamy sriracha sauce.

Really great restaurant with vegan friendly options. Had a chance to pop in for a bite the other day and wanted to say the people who worked there were very lovely people. Was greeted with a smile and they helped me out with the menu and made excellent suggestions and recommendations. I would recommend giving Seoulspice if you get a chance. Happy food and happy staff.

I've always heard of this place but never had time until today! 8-2-22. First it's very immaculate and vibrant and colorful which caught my attention first!!. Very welcoming the place was , as was the staff!! I told the young lady I've never been there she suggested so many options, asked was I allergic to anything and offered suggestions. I finally chose a bowl with half noodle half with rice , Beef Bulgogi and Korean chicken! Kale, kimchi, carrots and some creamy sriracha and a little cilantro lime with avocado. I also got a Kale-Apple juice drink. I got home and it was still HOT, full of flavor and delicious as ever!! The meats both were fall off the bone tender definitely recommended. I'd most definitely return because you have Great healthy options esp if you're Vegan or watching your intake with certain foods!!

Absolutely delicious food! I got the Seoul Train with the purple rice, perfection. It's was super fast service and the people there are pretty friendly. It's got a pretty cool ambiance that's simplistic but chill. I highly recommend trying it once.

My server, Destiny, was super helpful in picking my dish. They have great customer service! Eat there, their food is great!

I am addicted! Let's just say I love the food at Seoulspice. Reasonably priced, absolutely on point service (with a smile), and delicious food. What more can I say! I've even joined the rewards program and make a pilgrimage to the Rosslyn location every Monday!

Delicious food!! Both Kevin and Destiny are so sweet. They assisted me in choosing the proper dish and were very personable. Food was great and the warm welcome made it worth the trip!

A new fast causal Korean-Chipotle in the Rosslyn area. Seoulspice is a build your own bowl establishment with bowls costing around $11-14 depending on the fix ins. Very reasonable prices for the large portion of the bowl. You can choose either rice, noodles, salad, or burrito as the base, and Bulgogi, chicken, pork or tofu as the protein. The veggies I added were all very fresh and I liked that the cucumber was finely chopped. I topped it off with the cilantro lime sauce which was tangy and sweet, and added "the" egg which is a lightly marinated tea egg with a slightly runny yolk (think of a ramen egg). Overall I was very impressed with this new fast causal place and will be returning in the near future!

OBSESSEDDDDDD!!!!! Seriously I'm so upset I just discovered this place. So fresh, so delicious and that Egg! Get. The. Egg! I tried the beef and it's great but the chicken is my favorite. The Kale apple juice is great as well. Very refreshing. I feel very satisfied when I eat here but not fatigued and gross afterwards. Recommend 1000%!

Went to seoulspice during my last visit to VA. Service and food was great specially their purple rice with tofu. And home made khimchi. Seoulspice is a great place to have healthy Korean food and I would really recommend this place if you are in the VA area and check it out yourself.

Love the food, fresh healthy, place good, wonderful service 100% recommended. Clean place

Excellent rice bowls that can be spicy or mild. Fresh ingredients and interesting vegetable choices. Had the Southwest bowl with beef and the Klassic bowl. My husband who has Celiac Disease was happy to find a completely gluten free restaurant while in Arlington, VA. It is basically takeout with a few seats. Very friendly and helpful staff. You watch while they put your bowl together. Wonderful not to worry about cross contact. They even had soft gluten free chocolate chip cookies.

The food is great! But the staff is waaayyy better-they make the food even better! The team that they have at the Rosslyn location are awesome and definitely an asset to the company. I come into the office 1-2 times per week and this is the only place I go for lunch; not because this is the only option, but this staff has a way to make my day better, EVERY TIME!!

Good quick lunch stop. Good amount, balanced and variety of food offered here. No indoor seatings but always a quick in and out during lunch time.

Still need to fine tune my order but will be back to try more! Very clean, friendly staff, fresh ingredients. Great addition to the neighborhood.

This food is amazing! The service is really good, they are very friendly and always have a very good attitude every time I go to this place and nice ambience. I love seoulspice!!!

I love this place and come pretty much every week. Eric - he's so nice and always knows my order I really like the noodle bowls bc they have GREAT noodles and as a vegan, I don't get to eat out at quick service places without having to settle for a salad or something bland. They actually SEASON and GRILL their tofu and it's so freaking delicious. I have nothing but great things to say about the Seoulspice in Rosslyn. Amazing staff and great food!

For the bowl, at the end they say add as many as you want and no where price was mentioned . I hate when places like this are not transparent .

I had the Seoul Train, expecting something that was a bit more on the spicy side, considering it had kimchi and creamy Sriracha sauce. Unfortunately, there was hardly any heat, and it actually was a bit on the bland side. Also, "extra protein" for $4 more wasn't worth the quantity they gave. A little disappointed as a first timer; not sure if it's worth another try. That all said, the service was friendly and quick, for a busy crowd.

What a good healthy and nutritive restaurant. I love healthy food, and definitely the purple rice with tofu and vegetables were a great choice. We live in Florida, and a friend recommended this place to me and my husband, and we were surprised how good the food is. We'll definitely be back. Staff is very friendly and helpful.

Ever since I have came to work in Rosslyn, Seoul Spice has been my go to eatery on the daily for beyond the food quality. From the beginning, the staff has always been consistent on welcoming their customers with open arms. I have became familiar with all the workers and who they are as they are very eager to reach me even during their most busy times. The cooks, line members and register people are always very eager to share a great experience beyond just a food spot. The food is very well priced for its consistency, and I continue to come here every moment I could when in the area. I will always encourage and direct anyone in the Arlington area to stop by and show some love to the very well deserving staff of this location.