Asian
Chinese
Korean
Meat Lovers
Eccentric Asian BBQ spot in downtown Rockville with a lively bar and karaoke rooms. The menu combines northeastern Chinese grilling with Korean-influenced cooking and hints of Russian cuisine.
Asian
Chicken-Centric
Korean
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Korean fried chicken done the traditional way: hand-battered, fried low-and-slow for crunch, then finished with signature sauces and seasonings. This chain at Traville Village also is known for Korean street food like cheesling fries and pickled radishes.
People Love: Cheesling Chicken, Golden Original Chicken, Honey Garlic Wings
Asian
Korean
Quick Bite
Korean-inspired chain at Pike & Rose offering rice and noodle bowls that can be customized with your choice of proteins, toppings and sauces — yum yum, teriyaki, gochujang and more.
People Love: Yum Yum Chicken Bowl
Asian
Chicken-Centric
Korean
Quick Bite
Crunchy, hand-battered double-fried Korean chicken is the star here, served with signature sauces. This popular chain at The Square in downtown Rockville also serves Asian-fusion sides like bulgogi fries, potstickers and bao buns.
People Love: Kimchi Fries, Soy Garlic Wings, Spicy Korean Fried Chicken
Asian
Korean
Meat Lovers
Meats, pork, chicken and seafood are cooked at your table with traditional Korean sides. The menu also includes dumplings, bulgogi fries, ramen, vegetable pancakes and more.
People Love: Chadol Brisket, Marinated Galbi, Pork Belly BBQ
Bakery
Coffee
Sweet Treats
French/Asian bakery and cafe at The Shops at Congressional Village featuring specialty drinks like butterscotch latte, lavender lemonade, chai strawberry and lychee peach frappe. Quiet atmosphere for working or meeting a friend. More on Chateau de Rockville…
People Love: Croffles, Korean-Style Cream Cakes
Asian
Chicken-Centric
Korean
Quick Bite
Korean fried chicken spot at King Farm serving wings, drumsticks and boneless pieces plus tteokbokki and bulgogi bowls. Seasoning choices here include soy garlic, sweet and spicy, green onion and “cheese snowing” flavor.
People Love: Ppurings Boneless, Soy Garlic Wings
Asian
Korean
Named for a traditional marketplace in Korea, this longtime family-owned restaurant specializes in tabletop BBQ grilling. The menu also includes bibimbap, soups and stews.
People Love: Bossam, Galbi (Short Ribs), Seafood Pajeon
Asian
Korean
Meat Lovers
(Temporarily closed.) All-you-can-eat Korean BBQ plus hot pot dining, with six hot pot bases and an unlimited appetizer and sauce bar.
People Love: Spice Beef Bulgogi, Tom Yum Broth
Asian
Korean
Korean comfort-food spot offering BBQ, soups, stews, noodles, rice dishes, hot pot, seafood pancakes, bulgogi and banchan.
People Love: Galbi, Seafood Pancake, Soon Tofu Soup
Asian
Korean
Pho
Vietnamese
Local Vietnamese restaurant centered on pho, plus rice noodle soups, vermicelli bowls, banh mi, summer rolls and salads. They also serve smoothies, Thai iced tea and Vietnamese iced coffee.
People Love: Bun Bo Hueb, Pho Dac Biet, Spring Rolls
Asian
Chinese
Japanese
Korean
Asian food hall featuring multiple vendors including Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese and other cuisines — all under one roof on Rockville Pike.
People Love: Korean Fried Chicken Rice Bowl, Spicy Sauce Combinations
Asian
Korean
Quick Bite
This casual spot, formerly known as Pelicana Chicken, offers a wide selection of Korean comfort food: fried chicken, stir fries, stews, ramen, bibimbap, noodle bowls and more. More on Seoul Kitchen…
People Love: Kimchi Fried Chicken, Korean Fried Chicken, Soy Garlic Wings
Asian
Chinese
Japanese
Korean
Asian specialty food hall in downtown Rockville offering multiple vendors under one roof in downtown Rockville. A lively, communal setting where everyone can get what they want.
People Love: Dry Pot Bowls, Soup Dumplings from the Shanghai stall, Soy Garlic Korean Fried Chicken
Happy Hour
Mexican
Quick Bite
Tacos
Local taco-and-cocktail chain known for creative riffs and “why not?” combinations. Bold flavors with more personality than standard taco-shop fare — and each location has its own signature menu items. Indoor and patio seating at Congressional Plaza. More on Taco Bamba…
People Love: Birria Tacos, Breakfast Tacos, Korean BBQ Tacos
Asian
Korean
Meat Lovers
All-you-can-eat hot pot restaurant where you cook your own meats, seafood and vegetables over simmering pots of broth at the center of the table. This is a smallish space, so there’s a 90-minute time limit per party. More on Urban Hot Pot…
People Love: Tom Yum Broth, Wagyu Beef Hot Pot
Asian
Dumplings
Korean
No-frills Korean/Chinese comfort-food restaurant specializing in jajangmyeon with black bean sauce, jjampong seafood noodle soup, and tangsuyuk sweet-and-sour pork. Dumplings and seafood pancakes round out the menu.
People Love: Ja Jang Myun (Noodle Dish), Jjamppong (Seafood Soup), Tangsuyuk (Pork Dish)