Craving Korean food?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Korean restaurants around Washington, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.
1. Bibibop Asian Grill
Topping the list is Bibibop Asian Grill. Located at 2805 M St. NW (at North 28th Street) in Georgetown, the Korean spot, which offers salads and fast food, is the highest-rated cheap Korean restaurant in Washington, boasting 4.5 stars out of 75 reviews on Yelp.
The chain Korean grill offers build-your-own bibimbap-inspired bowls, starting with a choice of purple or white rice, Korean glass noodles or salad. Then add protein, hot or cold toppings and one of six sauces. Teas and lemonades are also available, as well as miso soup and kimchi.
2. KoChix
Next up is Shaw's KoChix, situated at 400 Florida Ave. NW (between North Fourth Street and North Rhode Island Avenue). With 4.5 stars out of 273 reviews on Yelp, the Korean spot, which offers chicken wings and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.
Korean chicken wings and drumettes are the featured items, served with soy garlic, honey spicy or hot honey spicy sauce.
Yelp user Rasheed A. wrote, "These are hands down the best wings I've ever had. The execution is flawless, the flavor is decadent and the portions are generous. Highly recommend the soy garlic wings."
3. Penn Grill
Downtown's Penn Grill, located at 825 20th St. NW (between North Pennsylvania Avenue and North H Street), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly Mongolian and Korean spot, which offers sandwiches and more, 4.5 stars out of 197 reviews.
Jovita S., who reviewed the spot on May 3, wrote, "It's so worth the price and convenience. You pick what you want, they stir-fry it, and you pay by the weight. Mine usually ends up around $7, which gets me full, so it's definitely worth it."
4. BiBap
BiBap, a Korean spot that offers salads, noodles and more in Dupont Circle, is another much-loved, cheap go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 122 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1730 Connecticut Ave. NW (between North R and North S streets) to see for yourself.
Mild and spicy ramen and classic bibimbap — rice topped with vegetables, chili paste and meat — served with an egg on top, are the main menu items, along with rice bowls.
5. Triple B Fresh
Also in Dupont Circle, check out Triple B Fresh, which has earned four stars out of 326 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Korean spot by heading over to 1506 19th St. NW.
Bibimbap is the signature dish here, with several options, including build-your-own. Kimbap (rolls) are also served, as well as street foods such as tacos, dumplings, seafood pancakes and red bean buns.
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