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Mandu - K Street
Mandu's newest location, opened Jan 2011, is located at the City Vista building in the Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood. Mandu opened on 18th St. in the fall of 2006 by Chef Yesoon Lee and her two children, Jean and Danny. Chef Lee presides over the kitchen making sure that the recipes and dishes taste as she was originally taught being raised in Seoul. Her specialty is creating homestyle Korean dishes that one would enjoy in her own kitchen. Jean and Danny run the operations and service, providing a fun and energetic environment that offers the comfort and ease of a neighborhood restaurant.
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94 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 94 reviews
5 stars
(19)
4 stars
(61)
3 stars
(13)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(41)
- neighborhood gem(34)
- good for groups(30)
- vibrant bar scene(17)
- great for lunch(16)
- great for brunch(11)
Mandu - K Street Reviews List
Review 1 for Mandu - K Street
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
thanks for a wonderful evening!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"we reserved a large private table for a friend's celebration, and all the staff was wonderful! they were very accommodating, especially with folks that wandered in later. our server (adam) was highly attentive, knowledgable & friendly. and of course the food was delicious! thank you for being such a great venue to host our small event!"
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 2 for Mandu - K Street
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Du the Mandu
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have this in my list of go-to of restaurants. Easy to get reservations and are accommodating if plans need to change. Outstanding food, good service, and easy location make this place one of my favorites."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Mandu - K Street
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good! Aloe Sojutini
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very good! Aloe Sojutini is very good!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Mandu - K Street
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Mandu is my neighborhood favorite.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Mandu is my neighborhood favorite. It is delicious food, good service, cool vibe, all wrapped up like steamed/fried dumpling...which are delicious."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 5 for Mandu - K Street
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
love Korean food! Take friends
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"love Korean food! Take friends who have never experienced Korean food, the staff is knowledgeable and friendly, always willing to offer people new to the cuisine advice. The food is great providing Koren mainstays like Bi Bim Bap (including Dol Sot Bi Bim Bap), Galbi, Bul Goki, Chap Chae, Kimchi, and of course Mandu!!! Nice drink selection too. Don't forget Moochi for dessert."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 6 for Mandu - K Street
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Sunday lunch/brunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great Sunday lunch/brunch platter! Awesome deal, we were overstuffed with just this- and this included sorbet! We loaded up on the sojutinis, and had a great time here."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Mandu - K Street
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service needs work but food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service needs work but food was great."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2011
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Review 8 for Mandu - K Street
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The main dish was okay, not
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"The main dish was okay, not that much taste. The Kim Chee was terrific."
Dined on 04/01/2013
2011
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Review 9 for Mandu - K Street
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was great, but service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was great, but service was ridiculously slow. It wasn't the waitresses fault -- she was pulling double duty by working as the server and the busboy. At one point, it took over 20 minutes for us to get the drinks we ordered."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Mandu - K Street
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
All of the pancakes have authentic
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"All of the pancakes have authentic Korean qualities. The meat mandu (dumplings) are the best of the three varieties. Closest to mom's cooking. The brunch platter was full of authentic Korean food, with some gim bap (Korean maki), Korean omelet, zucchini pancakes, julienned fried potatoes (too oily and soggy, but that is kind of authentic), and spicy marinated chicken (choice of meat). Well worth $13."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, kid-friendly, late-night find, great for lunch
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Review 11 for Mandu - K Street
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Best service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The service was spectacular. Very friendly and very attentive. Our food was also very delicious. This was my 1st visit here and I want to go back because there area a lot of entrees that look like they would be good."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Mandu - K Street
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great spot for the whole family
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was looking for a suitable place to bring my friends who were visiting from out of town with their 11-month-old baby. I wanted to take them somewhere that was a bit more sophisticated than a pizza place or burger joint, but still somewhere that would be kid-friendly. This was a great choice! It has a simple, chic atmosphere, is not too noisy, and has enough variety on the menu that there is something for everyone. The food was yummy but seemed a little Westernized--I'm not sure it is very authentic Korean food, but I'm not that familiar with authentic Korean food, so I guess I'm not really qualified to make that call. I would definitely go back."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2003
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 13 for Mandu - K Street
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food, good service, nice
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food, good service, nice ambiance, will definitely come back"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2012
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Review 14 for Mandu - K Street
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious. And let's face
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious. And let's face it, that's all I care about. Though they were very accommodating when we asked to switch tables, which was nice."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find
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Review 15 for Mandu - K Street
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Main Courses were great but
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Main Courses were great but fried mandu app lacked flavor. Traditional Korean side dishes were outstanding."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Mandu - K Street
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food and service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent food and service as well."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Mandu - K Street
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I enjoyed my meal and drinks
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I enjoyed my meal and drinks at Mandu. The Bimbimbap (beef, rice in a hot stone bowl) was great and since I enjoy spicy food, the accompanying hot sauce was a welcome pleasure. I also got the Maker's 46, which was a great drink. I would reccommend this restaurant and will be going there again."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 18 for Mandu - K Street
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very excited to live right
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very excited to live right down the road from Mandu. I will be a regular here for sure."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 19 for Mandu - K Street
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great service and amazing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"great service and amazing food!! fell in love with the drinks also I found a new spot to impress people with"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Mandu - K Street
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Korean food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"If you like Korean food you need to try it. I like this restaurant a lot."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 21 for Mandu - K Street
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food was mostly bland. Tried
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was mostly bland. Tried 3 different items. One was alright and the other two lacks flavor completely. The restaurant has good decor and is a nice intimate space."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2010
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Review 22 for Mandu - K Street
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Well-priced and authentic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Well-priced and authentic Korean cuisine at a fair price in a rapidly evolving DC community."
Dined on 01/27/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Mandu - K Street
Based on the average of (72) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
7 out of 7 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic