Mandu

Came to Mandu for a late night dinner and walked in around 8pm without a reservation and easily got a table. Service was extremely fast and attentive, as was getting food. We had a full dinner with drinks, apps, and dessert in a little over an hour but didn't feel at all rushed.To start we each had the green bee which is a fabulous basil forward vodka cocktail that comes in a beautiful couple style glass. The drinks is bright green and beautifully served plus it was delicious!For starters we had the steamed shrimp dumplings which were extremely tasty. It came with 6 pieces so perfect sharing size for two.For our main we each had the bibimbap which came out sizzling and was a great size! I took about half home. The bowl was hot, filling and full of flavor. It comes with a sauce but it well seasoned on its own and doesn't need the sauce.For dessert we had the "croiffel" which is a croissant that has been put in thr waffle iron I presume. It was served with a light banana creme and strawberries. It was a very fresh dessert and not too sweet, felt more like breakfast.The vibe is very cozy and chill. This is a great place for a meal on your own or with a friend. Service is fast and friendly.I can't wait to come back to try some of their bar-only food options.

The service was attentive and the ambiance was very warm and inviting, but the food definitely left something to be desired.The seafood pajeon was way too soft and not crispy at all, the dipping sauce made up for it, but the texture was definitely not what I was expecting. Also got the sundubu and the Korean fried chicken and both were just so mid. Works in a pinch but I think if you look around a little more you can probably find better Korean food elsewhere.

Food was pretty good - they work very hard on presentation and it showed. I ordered soon tofu - the bottom half was hot (as it should be) the top was kinda still cold. Minus a star. There was a good amount of seafood in it too which was nice. I also ordered the pajun. It was good. Sauce was good too. Could have been crispier.

upon arrival the staff is super welcoming with smiles (loved it). very cute intimate spot. as soon as seated our server had waters on the table. was also very grateful for his attention to us && dietary restrictions mentioned in when acquiring about a dish substitutions but not actually saying. my girlfriend said the chicken wings were bomb. i got the veggie mandu fried && they were packed && meaty. for my dish I tried something different but really enjoyed it ! dessert was highlight od the meal though! the croiffle was out this world. almost had to get one to go! i will be back for that && the fresh gnger beer. thank you for a great dinner!

This was phenomenal! Some definite standouts given how expensive this can be but overall an amazing meal. We came as a group of four, and got the sojutinis-- which was a good bang for your buck. They were strong! Definitely recommend the yogurt flavor over peach or pear. We got the fried chicken, seafood pancake, and steamed veggie dumplings to share. The fried chicken was INSANE and it's a starter so less expensive. The steamed veggie were fine but probably would have been better pan fried or with one of the meat option. Seafood pancake could have skipped. We got the bibimbop as our main and it was exceptional. Good amount for four especially after we got so many starters, and it was an amazing meal. I would come back for the happy hour drinks and the fried chicken, and maybe try a different combo for dumplings. Service was great too, we liked our waiter a lot! Overall, standouts on the menu made this place amazing. On the pricier side but really no major complaints!

Happy hour sojutinis were fantastic here! Mandu is a Korean restaurant located in DC's Chinatown. We came here for their happy hour, and we had to sit at the bar to both order and eat/drink to get the deals. The service at the bar was very good, and I think it was partly because we were the only ones seated there.We ordered the mandu, which is a plate of six dumplings with your choice of filling. We chose shrimp, and these were tasty. The other appetizer we ordered was the pa jeon, which is a seafood scallion pancake. This was sooooo good, and I wish it were bigger. For our entree, we shared the dolsot bibimbap. I felt like the ratio of ingredients was a bit off in the bibimbap. While I really enjoy vegetables, it felt like there wasn't enough rice compared to the volume of vegetables, which would be an easy fix. We shared these three dishes amongst the two of us, and we could not finish it all.The sojutinis were strong and good drinks. My friend and I both liked the yogurt sojutini the most. The aloe one tasted the strongest as the aloe flavour couldn't mask the taste of the alcohol that well. I also had the peach sojutini, which was strong as well.

I was very excited to try Mandu after reading the reviews! We made a reservation for a party 5 about a week in advance. The food was delicious. We started with some appetizers, including the KFC, assorted dumplings and the seafood pancake. Everyone especially loved the pancake. It was delicious and flavorful. The fried chicken was spicy and sweet. Everything we tried was awesome! I am also a big fan of the pickled cucumbers and bean sprouts that they bring out for everyone to share! The kimchi was great, as well. For my main, I had the Yukgaejang (spicy beef stew with noodles). It came out sizzling and I had to wait for it to cool off to eat it. It was delicious and very filling. The portions are generous. My favorite thing I tried was the Duru jjigee. It was a platter with pork, tofu, chewy rice cakes and veggies. This was the star of the show. I'm so happy we tried Mandu. The food was great! The service was attentive. There were not any long waits. It was overall 5/5.

Hefty prices for okay Korean food and slightly larger-than-normal portions. Dishes came out slowly, but our waiter was incredibly friendly and attentive.I liked the KFC the most - It's satisfyingly crunchy with a yummy sweet and savory glaze.The restaurant is a bit small, so def make a reservation if you have a large group.

We ordered DoorDash delivery from here (back in April 2024) and enjoyed our food! Everything was flavorful and tasty, 4 stars.Chap chaeBulgogiJajang Myun - note this was quite oily! Not what I'm used to in the Chinese version, but maybe the Korean version is meant to be this way. Still tasty.

Excellent Korean restaurant in the heart of DC. Can you find better Korean food in the suburbs of the DMV? (Think Annandale, Ellicott City) No doubt. But for the location this is a hidden gem. I will also say Gamjatang (pork bone soup) is not a common item on most Korean restaurant menus, even in very authentic Korean restaurants in the suburbs, so savor it here. (If anyone knows of another spot, I'm all ears.) Yes it is pricey. Yes it is a little bougier than your typical mom and pop Korean restaurant and a little smaller than your bustling Kbbq joint. But come here for the Gamjatang and you will be dreaming of your next visit before you leave.