3 top options for affordable Korean food in Washington

3 top options for affordable Korean food in WashingtonLet's Mix! Bibija! | Photo: Austin G./Yelp
Hoodline
Published on April 07, 2020

Looking to satisfy your appetite for Korean fare?

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. KoChix

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Topping the list is KoChix. Located at 400 Florida Ave. NW in Shaw, it is the highest-rated low-priced Korean restaurant in Washington, boasting 4.5 stars out of 294 reviews on Yelp. 

The site has more information on KoChix.  

"Authentic Korean chicken wings," it writes on its Yelp page. Among the varieties of wings on offer are hot honey spicy, soy garlic and honey spicy.

2. Penn Grill

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Next up is Foggy Bottom's Penn Grill, situated at 825 20th St. NW. With 4.5 stars out of 218 reviews on Yelp, it has proved to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option. 

Yelper Dave N., who reviewed Penn Grill on Feb. 26, wrote, "Got your noodles, veggies and chicken/beef/pork, which honestly hits all the bells and whistles."

Christine L. noted, "Wow this is a dangerous place to have near my work, but the best place if I need delicious, substantive, fast and reasonably priced food."

3. Let's Mix! Bibija!

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Let's Mix Bibija, an Asian fusion and Korean spot in Capitol Hill, is another affordable go-to, with four stars out of 200 Yelp reviews. Head over to 209 Pennsylvania Ave. SE to see for yourself. 

We looked there to learn more about the restaurant.

"We opened our doors in 2016, serving fresh, healthy create-your-own fusion meals in a bright, modern space," per the business's Yelp profile.

As to what the business is known for, "We're serving up a healthy alternative to today's fast food options. Our fresh Korean-Vietnamese fusion meals are prepared with superior ingredients and a keen focus on quality and flavor."

Customized bibimbap bowls and noodle bowls, as well as burritos and  quesadillas are on offer. 


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