ChoSun Hwaro

This was our first visit, and we immediately understood why people recommend this place for Korean BBQ. The quality of the meat was excellent, especially the wagyu and prime cuts. If you love good meat, this place will not disappoint. What we appreciated most was how family-friendly the atmosphere felt. The staff were attentive and kind, making the whole dining experience comfortable and enjoyable. We visited with our kids and had a very relaxed meal. The restaurant was clean and had a great atmosphere overall. Our oldest son is usually a picky eater and doesn’t eat much, but he surprised us by eating so much here 😆 That alone says a lot about the quality and flavor of the food. The side dishes and overall meal experience were also very satisfying. If you’re looking for quality Korean BBQ in Fairfax, this is definitely a place worth trying. We’re already looking forward to coming back and trying more menu items!

An a la carte/combo only kbbq spot, serving quality, premium meats - all very juicy and tender! But, given that this spot is more of an upscale kbbq restaurant, they can also give you a run for your money if you're not careful with how much you order... Although their meats were all delicious, I was a huge fan of their banchan and seafood pancake, which was thin and crispy. Loved to snack on pieces in between cooking meats 🙂 The bulgogi tower was an interesting one... works as a standalone ngl, and also comes with the soup, glass noodles and onion which was pretty neat. For a Friday night and for a large group (9 people) we made a reservation ahead of time, and they were able to accomodate us right away with no wait. Again for a Friday night, it's not too rowdy and not super busy. Service was also very quick! Now, not a spot I would frequent, but would def come here for special occasions!

We ordered a combo meat set for four, which included bulgogi, galbi, and samgyeopsal — but no napa cabbage for wrapping was provided. Ssamjang came out, and there was a vegetable salad, but no ssam leaves at all. For a Korean BBQ spread like this, that's a pretty basic oversight. The galbi was disappointingly tough. We had to chew through it and ended up leaving the overly chewy parts on the side — not a great experience. The server was strictly businesslike and visibly reluctant when we asked for extra side dishes. When we requested sesame oil for dipping the meat, she paused and seemed to think it over before finally bringing it. Doenjang jjigae (fermented soybean paste soup) was limited to one bowl per table, and when we asked if we could get more, we were told no — then informed that an extra bowl would cost $5. Overall, the service felt unwelcoming and the food quality did not match expectations for a Korean BBQ meal of this price point. We left feeling underwhelmed.

My favorite KBBQ spot in Virginia! ChoSun Hwaro offers amazing meat quality and Korean dishes at an amazing price! The service here is stellar, and both the wait staff and the owner were so pleasant to talk to. I came here for dinner one evening and we got their ChoSun combo package with four different meats for 4 people, as well as their bibim naengmyeon, corn cheese, beef tartare, and dolsot bibimbap. Everything was amazing quality and so so delicious. The meats were juicy and well-marinated. The portions were great and the combo came with doenjang jjigae and steamed egg (which were both delicious—I loved how they added cheese to the steamed egg). The corn cheese was the perfect sweetness and the beef tartare was also another favorite. Would love to come back!

Came here to have lunch with my mom and tried their new lunch combos. I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of food that comes out. The taste was 10/10 as well! On top of all that, the service we received from our waitress was excellent as well. She was so friendly and kind. Will definitely revisit when I’m in VA visiting my mom again!