To Sok Jip

Came here on a cold winter Friday looking for some comfort food and protein. We've been to the old To Sok Jip before it burned down and had great memories there; we were happy to give the new location a shot. There was a bit of a language barrier when I was asking questions to the wait staff, but totally understandable. It also took about 10min before our appetizers came out which was unusual - they're usually pretty prompt. Besides those two things, everything else was excellent. We didn't wait long for our two dishes: samgaetang - chicken ginseng soup and yukgaejang - spicy beef stew. The yukgaejang was really spicy, but was super delicious. The chicken ginseng soup truly hit the spot - if you order this, be sure to add in your chicken seasoning as a topper! Though neither my partner nor I were sick, we both agreed that both soups would be a lifesaver if we were congested because they were opening up our nasal passages! Bathroom is a bit dingy, but interior is pretty warm and somewhat welcoming. Solid 4 stars, will definitely come back for their highly recommended meal: bossam!

If you're looking for some more stick to your ribs Korean dishes, To Sok Jip is up there! They bring out a great selection of tasty banchans also.I got the Dolsot Bibim which was piping hot! Mine even came with some seaweed soup! I believe the more authentic foods are popular here with customers such as their fried Croaker. Service is excellent and attentive. Ambiance is casual but cozy for families and friends.

Greaat spot with a real mom and pop cooking vibe. My friend and I went during lunch, which was pretty full for a lunch service. But we were seated immediately and were able to get our order in quick.Not much drink selection, but the food was very excellent. Good portions for the price and tasty. We split a stew and a pancake dish, and the leftovers were enough for another meal easly!

My usual place for Bossam and Fried Yellow Croakers!! Prices have gone up but overall good quality!!I like the new location for its spaciousness and cleanliness. I recommend this location to those who want good Bossam and Fried Yellow Croakers.

I can't believe I haven't written a review for this place yet.. especially considering how often i come here. This is classic "baekban" which means a classic Korean lunch/dinner. There's always a protein aka various types of fried fish, a nutritious soup full of probiotics, and a ton of side dishes that are refillable. I always get the croaker with the stinky soybean soup. This truly warms my heart and reminds me of the meals my mom used to make me when I was younger. They say taste and scent is everlasting so take in that info however you want. They are quite busy during lunch and dinner so prepare to wait or come off hours.

I have never felt as relieved and overjoyed as I did when To Sok Jip finally reopened its doors! Home to some of the DMV area's best Korean food, To Sok Jip's new location continues to feature a rockstar menu of traditional Korean fare, including stews, grilled fish / meats, and so much more. I visited their new location with a group of six, the perfect size for one of their booths! We got a giant spread of food to share, including their bossam, hameul pajeon, grilled squid, fried yellow croaker with doenjang jjigae, and maeuntang. The group couldn't stop raving about their bossam -- the pork was perfectly tender and packed with flavor, and it paired beautifully with the delightfully crisp napa and fresh kimchi. The cabbage, garlic, and jalapenos were all super fresh, and the ssamjang and saewoo jeot were the perfect complements to the already flavorful pork. Bossam is one of those dishes that looks simple but can be challenging to execute well, but To Sok Jip crushed it! While the bossam was certainly the centerpiece of the table, the rest of the dishes were outstanding and equally deserving of praise. The hameul pajeon came out next, and...wow. This perfectly crispy pancake was absolutely loaded with seafood! The green onions helped to cut through the dough, and it wasn't overly greasy or heavy, as many pajeon can be. The rest of our seafood dishes came out together, alongside a few sides of perfectly cooked purple rice and another round of banchan. The squid was grilled, then stir-fried with a gochujang-based sauce and green onions that added a great savory, lightly spicy punch. The squid was perfectly cooked -- it had a good bite but wasn't too chewy or tough, and it had a great layer of smokiness from the grill. The yellow croaker was fried to perfection, with an amazingly crispy skin but tender, succulent interior. It had a pretty light flavor, but that made it the perfect accompaniment to the umami-packed, soul-warming doenjang jjigae. The maeuntang was equally umami-packed and soul-warming, with a great level of spice and a ton of tender cod. This is generally a less popular soup choice and a few folks in the group were originally hesitant to order it, but I think To Sok Jip may have successfully converted them into maeuntang promoters!All in all, I can't say enough good things about To Sok Jip! Their food is delicious, authentic, and warms the soul -- you truly can't go wrong with a single thing on their menu! To top it off, the staff is super friendly and give this no-frills, traditional Korean restaurant some extra charm. Stop by To Sok Jip the next time you're in Annandale or on the hunt for some traditional Korean food!

Really good Korean food. I recommend getting the fish dishes. The stews are also pretty good.

So happy that To Soak Jip has reopened in a new location after the devistating fire last year. The kimchi che gai is the best around! The service is fast and very friendly. A true step up from the previous building, for sure! Nice interior with all new tables and comfortable chairs. Much more seating and more space between tables. Overall, a super new place with the same great food!

The 'new' location of To Sok Jib is located between Gabojia and Big Bite.Their menu is exactly the same and there were no customizations or deletions from their old menu: bibimbops, haemool pajuhns (seafood pancake), soups, stews, grilled fish, and noodles.We went for an early dinner, and we ordered:+Haemool Pajuhn - aka, seafood pancake; extremely large in size and easily shared between 2-4 people; filled generously with squid and is thick; could have been more crispy and more seasoned; comes with a seasoned soy sauce for dipping+Bibimbop - smaller in portions but had the usual veggies; note that you can choose between white or brown/healthy rice to mix in+Bulgogi - not your typical KBBQ bulgogi, but comes in a casserole; the OG To Sok Jib had more broth, but this one was lackingBanchans were the same, my favorite being the mook (acorn jelly); you can always request for refills.Staff were friendly and welcoming.The space is larger than the previous space; ample parking in the shared lot as well.+offers the same menu offering as OG location+friendly service+located in between Big Bite and Gaboja+ample parking

A friend and I wanted some korean food and decided to try this place out! The outside of the restaurant looked pretty cool with the different screens and images while the inside looked more like a traditional korean restaurant. My friend and I shared the bossam and kimchi jigae. The bossam serving was huge and can definitely share 2-4 people! The meat was fatty and delicious and putting it in a cabbage wrap with the other toppings...chefs kiss! Kimichi jigae was also pretty good and has a decent spiciness to it. I will probably come back to try the other dishes and if I am ever craving bossam. I really liked all the banchan as well, especially the kimchi with the soybean paste (I think)