Daebal House3

This is a place I almost want to gatekeep - it's THAT good! My friends and I absolutely love Daebal House. From the moment you step inside, it feels like you've been transported back to a "pocha" in Korea.At first, the tinted windows and doors make it hard to tell if the place is even open, but once you step inside, everything from the posters to the music and even the TV shows playing captures the authentic '90s pocha vibe perfectly. The food is incredible, too. I highly recommend trying the Zicoba chicken, it tastes exactly like Korea's famous Gcova chicken (if you know, you know!).The service is also top-notch. The staff is attentive and friendly, and they even offered a free bottle of soju with their own custom design, which is such a cute touch.Whether you're in the mood for a meal or just a night of drinking, this is a spot you should definitely check out!

Loved the vibe and definitely plan to return with friends! It felt like we were in Korea with the set up and music. The food was surprisingly very good too and comforting. The drinks were also good especially their lemon drink.

Love the vibe of this place. The servers are super attentive and the food is really good.

I've always wanted to try this place and finally got to go! First, the vibes are immaculate. The inside interior is made to replicate a Korean 포차 with the steel round tables and low chairs. They also play old Korean ballads which is just my vibe. Secondly, the servers here were so kind. The lady who was helping us was super patient and nice and made small talk which made us feel welcomed. And finally, the food! Where do I even start. The chicken feet with the 주먹밥 was so good. I've been craving chicken feet for so long and this place hits the spot. I will say the sauce is pretty spicy so if you can't handle spice, I would maybe ask if they can make it less spicy. But the spice wasn't painful spicy but more a feel good spice. It was the perfect 안주 for the soju. The waitress also told us they make them fresh at the start of each day so you know the quality is good. The 짬뽕탕 was also delicious! Don't be alarmed by the super red soup. It wasn't as spicy as it looked but still has a kick to it. The 수재비 in it was also super chewy and the perfect texture. Not pictured, we also had the 눈꽃치즈 omelette and the 참치 주먹밥 both of which were also delicious. 10/10 I will be coming again and highly recommend. The food is sooooo good and I want to try the other things on the menu!

We used to frequent this spot before it became Daebal and didn't anticipate having to wait for a table on a Thursday night at 8pm but so glad we waited. This place was PACKED and for good reason.The place feels like it's straight off the pocha streets of Seoul from the '90s and we appreciated the throwback K-pop (think 쿨, Turbo, et cetera). The tables are not big so with the 3 of us, it felt perfect with all our various adult beverages, 탕, and dried filefish/peanut plate. This spot will probably be in heavy rotation for a lot of folks! The space is dimly lit but fits great with the vibe of this new spot. The ambiance is great for a night of letting loose with good food, lots of soju/beer, and good music.Met the owner and she said this location is the 3rd franchise. Love it. They just opened last week but looks like the word is already out :)

Probably one of the best Korean pochas in the dmv area. The vibe and concept are immaculate-- very 90s and nostalgic. Service is great. And most importantly, the food is fantastic. I've been here several times and ordered different dishes, and everything was super yummy!

A relatively new Korean pocha-like restaurant for drinks and late-night food. The vibes include dim lighting and loud old-school Korean music. They give you a bag of Cheetos when you order beer. We ordered the pork backbone soup ($29.99). We thought the portion was good but we just didn't love it. The soup was very red, but it was not very spicy. We thought the tables were pretty close together. The patrons next to us went outside to smoke a few times and we were continually whiffing the smell of cigarette smoke.

This is probably the closest thing to a 포차 you'll get in NOVA. They took down all the walls to make the interior one big floor with a bunch tables. I'm not sure if they take reservations but we only waited around an hour for a group of 8 on a Friday night. Alcohol always tastes good but the food exceeded my expectations. It was a little hard to wave down the servers once in a while but that's to be expected in a place this loud and rowdy. This is definitely the new spot to go to since the centreville khan is closing down. Excited to come back!

Gamjatang is very delicious and large portion! However, some people might find it a bit too salty. Otherwise, it's very good!