Hwangbooja Korean Restaurant

Came here for the first time and was so shocked that they served gaejang (raw crab) because besides from Korea, it's usually difficult to find a place that will serve this. I was very impressed and with the high cost of crabs, naturally it was too $27.99 per portion but I do think the portions were generous. I would say it was equal to about 5-6 crabs?We also ordered the guk bap (soup/rice) and it was so flavorful! They do offer some toppings you can add if you want to make it saltier, spicier or more peppery. The service was ok, there was noone up front when we initially got there. Someone eventually walked in and waited on us but honestly, it was hard to tell who was a worker and who were customers. Inside they have about 10ish tables but not suitable for large parties if that is what you're looking for. It is located within a strip shopping center so it's most ideal for a quick lunch situation.

Ok, I almost want to keep this a secret but if you're in the mood for soy sauce marinated crabs, this beats driving to Annandale for it. You step in and feel like you've been transported to the back alley of some 90's Korean establishment but fret not, just grab a menu and point to what you want. Want to share a bubbling pork next stew for two? Want the most beautifully presented tender, moist, pork bossam? Would you rather skip the good stuff and get that piping bowl of white rice ready for the soy sauce crabby goodness? I was never a crab top rice mixer but all the Koreans will tell you, it's the best part! Wash it down with some of Korea's water after hours, our good friend soju and I promise you'll have a grand old time. Service and decor isn't what you came for, the food is.

When you go for a joyride and wind up in Centreville looking for Korean marinated crabs ("ge-jun"), now you have a place to go! Hwangbooja is a tiny little hole in the wall that serves up authentic marinated crabs. The big decision, do you get the soy-marinated, or the spicy-marinated? I went with the Spicy Crabs and the did NOT disappoint at all. Soft, well-marinated, and spicy enough but not too crazy to overpower the sweetness of the crabmeat, I downed those crabs in minutes. If you've never had Korean marinated crabs, stop by Hwangbooja and give it a try - you'll be glad you did!

Food is inedible but the reason I am giving 1 star is because they ripped my 75 year old father off by writing in a 40% tip. P.S. The food is gross.

CENTREVILLE, VA 10/21/18 DINNER+The soybean soup that came with the grilled mackerel was okay. Lots of vegetables, but could've used a little more tofu.+The prices are fairly reasonable compared to other Korean restaurants in the area.-The mackerel was burnt black.-The pork "haejang" soup was extra, super salty.-The water cups were dirty AF.-Customer service was 'bleh,' since it looked like there is one cook and one server.If you're looking for a quick Korean meal, it might be better to go next door to Siroo.

The 1sr time trying this in VA. It's definitely recommended to come and try this raw crabs

I remember when I last came i had such a bad experience... but in my most recent encounters, I've been loving everything I got. It's really a hole in the wall restaurant that tastes like grannie's cooking. Will continue to come back.

OK this 5 star is for one of the food in the menu. Their raw soy marinated blue crabs!!!Hands down probably takes the place of number one or two of raw soy marinated crabs in my life. You have to understand that the menu that this restaurant puts down is ment as "an joo" AKA korean drinking food. But their food is soo good that you don't need to drink. :)So... if you like raw crabs come here. As for the rest of the menu... I would place them in the 3,.5 to 4 star category.

First of all, their service was great! The servers cared about each and every customer. They came out with a smile and were really nice! Also, their food is high quality! You HAVE to try their soup! Better than ALL Korean Restaurants I mean it, literally. Definitely coming back!

Just walk out.. not worth your money or time. Worst service I've experienced! They told us to eat within ten min and leave, and then came back saying we exceeded 10 mins so we should pay a fine. They even rejected customers because the waiter was too busy drinking with his friends and felt too lazy to accept any more ppl. Seriously there are so many other better local businesses to support and food here isn't that special anyways. Please don't ruin your mood by going here.