DAL SHABU HOT POT

This is easily my go-to hot pot spot. The quality here is consistently top-tier — especially the meat, which is always fresh, well-cut, and cooks perfectly every time. You can tell they don’t cut corners. The veggie bar is loaded with great options, the sauce bar lets you customize exactly how you want things, and the dessert bar is a clutch finish after a big meal. Everything is clean, well organized, and thoughtfully done. The broths are rich and flavorful, the ingredients are fresh across the board, and the whole experience just hits every time. It’s a place you can bring friends, family, or a date and know it’ll be a win.

Went to dinner with a group of six. By default, they served us the House Veggie broth, although we later found out there are five other broth options available. We weren’t sure why our server didn’t ask for our broth preference, as the pot was already filled with veggie broth when we were seated. There is a self-service bar with vegetables, fish cakes, noodles, and more. Some specialty items can be ordered separately (included in the pricing), along with the meat selections. We dined for nearly two hours, and every order of meat — ribeye, brisket, and Angus beef — was consistently good quality and served in generous portions, enough to share among six adult males. House shabu sauces can be ordered, or you can customize your own at the sauce bar. The self-serve bingsu was surprisingly tasty, although the topping selection was somewhat limited. We arrived around 6:30 p.m. on a Saturday and waited about 50 minutes, with five parties ahead of us. The only downside was the tight seating. If you’re seated inside and need to step out, everyone in your row has to stand up, which can be inconvenient.

Great place for fresh and flavorful hot pot! The salad bar is one of the highlights, with unlimited refills of fresh vegetables that are always crisp and well maintained. In addition to the vegetables, you can also enjoy a variety of Korean dishes such as tteokbokki, japchae, and kimchi, which makes the meal even more satisfying. The broth options are well seasoned, and it’s fun to customize your own hot pot. A nice bonus is the make-your-own patbingsu (Korean shaved ice) after the meal, which is refreshing and enjoyable. The restaurant is clean and comfortable, perfect for dining with friends or family. The staff are extremely friendly and attentive, which really enhances the experience. Overall, Dal Shabu Hot Pot is an excellent choice in Annandale for high-quality ingredients, great service, and a fun dining experience. I would definitely come back!

It was my first time in a Korean restaurant and also trying Korean hotpot but I was NOT disappointed. Ryan was such a great server. He took his time to explain everything we needed to know and came by intermittently to check on us and even remind us of the free dessert! The service was great. Atmosphere incredible. Music splendid. In fact 10/10 will definitely come by again when I’m around . RYAN, keep it up! You doing great sweetheart 🤍🤍

We had a fantastic lunch here with godparents! The food was delicious and fresh, with lots of nourishing, well-being choices. They even served patbingsu for dessert, made with handmade sweet red beans that tasted truly authentic. We also loved the flow of the meal, from shabu-shabu to mixed rice and then authentic Korean dessert. The whole experience felt like a thoughtful "course" meal, perfect for peaceful and meaningful conversations with friends and family. The owner was incredibly kind and attentive. She checked on us carefully and personally served the dessert. The entrance also had a beautifully decorated Valentine photo zone, and we took a wonderful photo there. Highly recommend!

Absolutely obsessed with this place. Hands down our favorite hot pot spot and it never misses. The meat quality is unreal — super fresh, beautifully sliced, and so flavorful. You can genuinely taste the difference compared to other places. The veggie bar is stacked with everything you could possibly want (and then some), the sauce bar is elite with endless combinations, and the complementary bingsoo is the perfect ending every single time. It’s one of those places where everything is good — not just one standout item. The broths are rich and comforting, the ingredients are fresh, and the overall experience just feels fun, cozy, and indulgent without being overwhelming. We come back again and again and always leave happy and full. If you love hot pot, this place is a must. We love them.

Love this place and is our go-to spot for AYCE hot pot in the area. Lots of varieties of meat, broths, and veggies with a very attentive staff. The owner is super kind and works very hard to make sure all the guests are taken care of. The vibes are great. Very clean and lots of fun music playing. They recently upgraded and have a large section of the restaurant devoted to a buffet veggies and tofu and such, so you don’t have to wait. My favorite part is the ayce free shaved ice at the end of the meal with lots of yummy mixins. Would highly recommend coming here for Hot Pot!!!