Washington, DC
Best Korean in Washington.
Harry's top 10 Korean spots in Washington score 73–92 on the Harry Score. 2 carry critic or guide backing. Prices run $ to $$.
The banchan is the tell. It costs almost nothing and there is no reason not to get it right — if the kimchi is thin or the sides are tired, the kitchen does not care. At KBBQ specifically: grill cleanliness and charcoal temperature are not optional. Harry walks out of places that let the grill go cold between cuts.
Ranked by Harry Score. The Harry Score is a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.
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Ingle Korean Steakhouse
korean · steakhouse
1926 14th St NW, Washington
4.9 across 196 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.
$$
Harry
92
Worth It
81
Manna Korean BBQ Dosirak & Sushi
korean-barbecue · barbecue
409 15th St NE, Washington
4.7 across 249 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; unassuming pit stop fixing up meat & seafood bento boxes & bibimbap, plus dumplings.
$$
Harry
86
Worth It
78
ONGGI
korean
2100 P St NW, Washington
4.7 across 134 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.
$$
Harry
85
Worth It
78
Chadol Korean BBQ
korean-barbecue · korean
630 Rhode Island Ave NE Unit 2b, Washington
4.7 across 367 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.
$$
Harry
83
Worth It
77
Firepan Korean BBQ and Bar
korean-barbecue · korean
962 Wayne Ave, Silver Spring
4.8 across 2.3k Google reviews; priced about right for what you get.
$$
Harry
83
Worth It
77
Anju
korean
1805 18th St NW, Washington
4.5 across 1.2k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; named by Michelin Guide and Eater 38.
$$
Harry
82
Worth It
77
bangbop
korean · asian-fusion
4418 MacArthur Blvd NW Unit 1B, Washington
4.6 across 171 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.
$$
Harry
81
Worth It
76
SHIA
korean
1252 4th St NE, Washington
4.5 across 185 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; praised by Eater 38 (Eater 38 — Washington (2026)).
$$
Harry
80
Worth It
75
SeoulSpice
korean
1735 N Lynn St Ste 106, Arlington
4.5 across 171 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; low cost, no compromise on the vibe.
$
Harry
76
Worth It
76
BiBiMix
korean
1910 Wilson Blvd, Arlington
4.4 across 426 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; no-frills Korean counter serve featuring specialty rice & noodle bowls, plus fried….
$
Harry
73
Worth It
73
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Questions Harry gets about Korean in Washington
- What is the best Korean restaurant in Washington?
- Ingle Korean Steakhouse tops Harry's Korean list for Washington right now, with a Harry Score of 92/100.
- How does Harry Hungry score Korean restaurants in Washington?
- Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.
- Are there tourist-trap Korean restaurants in Washington to avoid?
- Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Washington on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.