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The 4 best Korean spots in Washington

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Published on January 30, 2020
The 4 best Korean spots in WashingtonSakuramen | Photo: C.C./Yelp

Looking for a yummy Korean meal near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Korean spots around Washington, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to achieve your dreams.

Looking to catch up on the latest popular spots? There's no time like the present, since consumer spending at restaurants tends to climb in February in the Washington area, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a software provider that also helps companies find free business advertising. Daily spending at Washington-area restaurants last year rose by 15% in February over the month before.

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1. Sakuramen

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First on the list is Sakuramen. Located at 2441 18th St. NW in Adams Morgan, it is the most popular Korean restaurant in Washington, boasting four stars out of 1,572 reviews on Yelp.

2. Kochix

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Next up is Shaw's KoChix, situated at 400 Florida Ave. NW. With 4.5 stars out of 293 reviews on Yelp, it has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Bibibop Asian Grill

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Georgetown's Bibibop Asian Grill, an outpost of the chain located at 2805 M St. NW, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fast-food spot 4.5 stars out of 83 reviews.

4. Bonchon

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Bonchon in Navy Yard is another go-to, with four stars out of 455 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1015 Half St. SE to see for yourself.


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