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Roadside mainstay focusing on traditional Korean & Chinese classics in unpretentious surrounds.
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Reviews — 8
Hmmm… this place used to be much better. Tried their pork ganjjajang. The pork smelled a bit in my mouth and I could taste that the meat is not super fresh. Gganpoonki tasted great. There are definitely much better Korean-Chinese fusion restaurant in the area. Great deal for weekday lunch if you are in the area. I would not make a trip to go back here though.
Delightful casual, no-frills eatery serving phenomenal Korean / Chinese fusion. I came to Jang Won for a late Saturday lunch, so the place was almost completely packed and bustling with everyone from families to high school friend groups. After being warmly welcomed by several Korean aunties, we were ushered to the last available table.
Their menu is quite expansive, with six pages filled with everything from noodles to rice to giant platters of meat and veggies. It felt nearly impossible to choose from the giant list of drool-worthy dishes, but we eventually settled on the classic jjamppong and the tofu dolsat bibimbap. The jjamppong was phenomenal -- it was incredibly flavorful and rich and packed chock-full of various seafood, including mussels, oysters, shrimp, and squid. This classic noodle soup was absolutely deserving of its place as one of Jang Won's specialty dishes. The tofu bibimbap was equally outstanding; I love anything that comes in a dolsat (the hot stone bowls that keeps the food warm and sizzling), and Jang Won did a phenomenal job with theirs. The stone bowl gave the rice at the bottom a great crispy texture, which, alongside the crispy, perfectly fried tofu, contrasted wonderfully with the soft rice and warm soup. I loved the variety of veggies -- including carrots, zucchini, spinach, and gosari namul -- and the combination of the soup and gochujang-based sauce helped to tie the whole dish together. I did think that there was a smidge too much rice compared to other fillings, but it was absolutely delicious.
Their menu is quite expansive, with six pages filled with everything from noodles to rice to giant platters of meat and veggies. It felt nearly impossible to choose from the giant list of drool-worthy dishes, but we eventually settled on the classic jjamppong and the tofu dolsat bibimbap. The jjamppong was phenomenal -- it was incredibly flavorful and rich and packed chock-full of various seafood, including mussels, oysters, shrimp, and squid. This classic noodle soup was absolutely deserving of its place as one of Jang Won's specialty dishes. The tofu bibimbap was equally outstanding; I love anything that comes in a dolsat (the hot stone bowls that keeps the food warm and sizzling), and Jang Won did a phenomenal job with theirs. The stone bowl gave the rice at the bottom a great crispy texture, which, alongside the crispy, perfectly fried tofu, contrasted wonderfully with the soft rice and warm soup. I loved the variety of veggies -- including carrots, zucchini, spinach, and gosari namul -- and the combination of the soup and gochujang-based sauce helped to tie the whole dish together. I did think that there was a smidge too much rice compared to other fillings, but it was absolutely delicious.
- It's a standalone restaurant with its own space and parking lot, located directly opposite K Market.
- The menu offers a diverse range of dishes, including fried foods, soups, noodles, and more.
- The interior has quite a few tables, around 30-40 (seating 4 people per table). There are separate restrooms for men and women.
- I visited on a Saturday evening in early December. There were about 10 tables occupied, and approximately 80% of the customers appeared to be Korean.
[Personal Opinion]
- The atmosphere is more suited for dining, rather than a place with a cozy or aesthetically pleasing ambiance.
- The portion sizes are quite large, and the prices reflect this.
- I ordered Jjamppong, Jjajangmyeon, Japchae, and Khan Pung Ki. Most of the dishes were a bit too sweet for my taste, except for the Jjamppong which had a more balanced flavor.
- The South American staff provided very professional service, constantly paying attention to customers' needs.
- The menu offers a diverse range of dishes, including fried foods, soups, noodles, and more.
- The interior has quite a few tables, around 30-40 (seating 4 people per table). There are separate restrooms for men and women.
- I visited on a Saturday evening in early December. There were about 10 tables occupied, and approximately 80% of the customers appeared to be Korean.
[Personal Opinion]
- The atmosphere is more suited for dining, rather than a place with a cozy or aesthetically pleasing ambiance.
- The portion sizes are quite large, and the prices reflect this.
- I ordered Jjamppong, Jjajangmyeon, Japchae, and Khan Pung Ki. Most of the dishes were a bit too sweet for my taste, except for the Jjamppong which had a more balanced flavor.
- The South American staff provided very professional service, constantly paying attention to customers' needs.
A nice traditional style Korean restaurant, food is served in a generous portion. Lady servers are very thoughtful and polite.
My favorite Korean place. I've had similar dishes at other restaurants, but Jang Won is the best. The photo is the Jae Yook Bokkeum (제육볶음).
Authentic and delicious with welcoming staff. Our family comes here several times a month.
This is a wonderful authentic spot for Chinese Korean cuisine. It has the best Jajangmyeon I’ve had in the DMV by far. The Tang Suk Yuk was fantastic as well, fried perfectly. Decent prices, excellent selection of soju and beer, and great atmosphere. Will be back soon!
