Anju

I went to Anju and got the Sam board, which honestly felt like the safest (and smartest) choice. It’s great for sharing and gives you a good sense of what the kitchen does best. The appetizers were amazing too. A bit pricey for Korean food, but its well within the norm considering the type of menu they have and how the DC food scene is.

The interiors of Anju are very warm and inviting. The staff is very friendly and the food came out fairly quickly. The actual dishes were average in terms of flavor. The dumplings were not very flavorful and didn’t taste very Korean. The fried broccolini also felt out of place — it lacked flavor and didn’t really fit the rest of the menu in my opinion. The tofu bibimbap also tasted under seasoned but it was not bad. The kimchi Jiggae was the best dish out of the ones we ordered - it had tender pieces of pork and tofu, but it could have been a little richer and spicier. I would also argue that free kimchi or banchan at a Korean restaurant is a must. I will applaud this place for its large portion sizes. Overall, I think this place gives you a lot of food for its price but I don’t think I would come back here for great Korean food!

We had high expectations for the Tasting Menu at Anju, but it was just okay… The fried chicken, Impossible meat dumplings, and broccoli tempura were highlights. The branzino was too bland, the chicken main was over spiced, and the steak tartare were lowlights. The steak tartare was unevenly cut, which resulted in inconsistent texture and flavor across bites.

My partner and I came here for brunch and absolutely loved it. We ordered the chicken and waffles, steak and eggs, and tater tots, and everything was delicious. The chicken and waffles were our favorite. The portions were generous, the food was perfectly cooked, and the cocktails were just as impressive. The ambiance was warm and welcoming, and the service was excellent. Our waiter gave great recommendations and made us feel right at home. Overall, it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Highly recommend this spot for a relaxed and satisfying brunch.

Had a birthday dinner at Anju in DC. We had Panchan (set of three) Soy-brined Chayote, Sweet Lotus Root, Mul kimchi and Palace Ddukbokgi, Korean "Jambalaya", Broccolini Twigim and kids had Chikin. The food was very good but the vegan/vegetarian options are very limited. They had no juice for kids and they did not offer any sweet or a pastry as it was a birthday dinner. In terms of the place itself, they do have rubber grips but I found the stairs going up and a step down to get to the bathroom a bit slippery. A lady fell down in front of the bathroom right next to us. They did have a sign there to be careful but that was not that visible.

I've been here many times but had a really amazing experience sitting at the bar for HH. Em behind the bar is such a gem. We had pretty much everything on the HH menu and was all delicious, especially the short ribs. Great vibes and energy, and if you can sit at the bar, definitely grab a seat!

Came for an early lunch and everything was great. The food is flavorful, interesting, and I loved all the varied sides that came with the pork belly. The portion sizes are large, I would recommend sharing between a few people. Further, the servers are so great — I left my card in my check and the waitress came running down the street to return it to me. Talk about above and beyond (thank you!)