My friends and I came here on a whim after our original plan fell through due to power outages throughout Rockville, and it was pretty good but not outstanding. We ordered a ton of food and the bill came out to $200, which honestly was not too bad split across 6 people. Haemul pajeon: there was actually a decent amount of seafood in the pancake, and not just calamari, which I appreciated as someone who doesn't love calamari I know, criminal). The pancake was crispy outside and chewy inside. Mul naengmyun: I've been looking for naengmyun closer to DC because my usual spot in Ellicott City is just SO FAR. Unfortunately, this wasn't it for me. It was decent, but I wish the broth had just a litt...
I came to Hwa Gae Jang Tuh Korean BBQ with my family on Saturday afternoon. The restaurant is located in a shopping center with a parking lot shared with multiple retailers. We had four adults and one child in our party. We did not make reservations ahead of time, but were seated immediately upon arrival. There were a handful of other guests already dining inside when we arrived. I ordered the Dolsot Bibimbap which comes with beef, various veggies and a fried egg all served over rice in a stone pot. I like to leave the rice sitting and unstirred once it arrives to the table for a few minutes. It really cooks the edges of the rice to a crisp, adding a nice crunch to the bowl. The veggies were...
Took my family here for dinner. Overall price was relatively high compared to other Korean restaurants. But the quality of food and the sub-below. The only food that was satisfactory was the spicy light tofu soup. Kimchi pancake had no flavor we didn 't even bother eating them after tasting a piece. I had a ridiculous customer service experience. I know it 's a busy day, but no restaurant I 've visited frown at customers so bluntly for not placing an immediate order. It happened only 3 minutes after we were seated. The server 's attitude was like you should 've already decided what to order for busy days like this . Also, we were asked if we can move to a smaller table after being seated and...
However, we were disappointed with the beef bulgogi and beef brisket, both priced at $28.99 each. We had expected a generous portion for that price, but what we received was quite underwhelming. The beef brisket, after cooking, barely fit on a small plate, highlighting the small portion size. The beef bulgogi was similarly limited. It felt like we were served smaller portions than other tables around us.
The staff was clearly busy on a weekend evening but remained friendly throughout our visit. While I would definitely come back for the soups and side dishes, I won't be ordering the BBQ again—it was overpriced and left us wanting more.
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First time going here for korean bbq. It is in a small shopping center where Lotte is on Veirs Mill Rd. We went during dinner time and it was busy! We got a table right away and tables started to fill after us. It wasn't all you can eat and definitely more pricey compare to others in the area in my opinion. However, it was soo good. We got beef brisket and galbi which we loved. I would recommend the galbi. It was well marinated and so tasty. I also love all the sides that it comes with especially the potatoes. I had to ask for more lol. Didn't love coming home smelling like bbq from head to toe but it was so good :
We used to come here and the food was great. We ordered some of our old favorites dishes, but we were disappointed. Maybe a different chef. 3*Khan Poong Sal-Crispy boneless chicken smothered in sweet spicy sauce: it used to the best dish, but we were very disappointed this time. Nothing seemed right, the sauce, the chicken, or the taste. It ruined the meal for me; I'll probably think twice before I come back. 4*Soondubu Jigae-Spicy tofu stew. Tofu was tender: a good soup. 2*Shrimp Tempura: the shrimp were small and mostly flour batter. Fried shrimp were not that crispy, which effected the overall taste.
My friends are familiar with this place, so they recommended, but we didn't even get to grill our own kbbq, which took away from the experience. And then the duk mandu guk was very plain and I didn't love the dumplings' fillings. I expected and had better. My friends loved their cold noodles though. Service was nice, but takeout boxes and bags also cost extra. I felt sorta dissatisfied leaving this restaurant. The ambiance just felt off like empty and old.
Fist time here, wanted to have BBQ, but the meat here is a bit overpriced comparing to other Korean BBQ restaurants I?ve been. Be aware that the pork belly is thin cut(not as shown in the menu picture) and not much pieces(~8 pieces) for around $22. The server also didn?t pay much attention to the meat, since the pork belly is thin, it?s get overcooked easily. P.S. The Galbi in the picture is the portion as the single order. The bone wasn?t given to us.
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Korean cuisine is always a delight, and bulgogi is my go-to choice. I particularly enjoy the kimchi and the various side dishes, like zucchini, potato, and salad, that come with the meal. A restaurant filled with Koreans is usually a good sign that the food is excellent. Overall, you’ll really enjoy the food here. The service is efficient, although it’s not very warm or personal. Otherwise, it’s a great spot for authentic Korean food.
We had a great meal here on a late Saturday evening. Highly recommend the seafood pancake and the side dish banchan were delicious. Service was good even though they were very busy.
