Mandu - K Street

Name: Mandu - K Street
Address: 453 K Street NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20001
Telephone: (202) 289-6899
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

629 Reviews

$30 and under

Korean

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Mandu is so excited to invite you back into our home! We ask that you please review our updated policies before your reservation.
We will now be offering limited tables on our patio along with limited tables inside in the dining room.
Due to our limited tables to maintain a safe and comfortable environment guests will be given a 90 min window from the start of their reservation regardless of tardiness.

Our patio is open based on weather and patio tables are non reservable. When the patio is open all patio tables are available on a first come first serve basis.

We hope you are staying healthy and safe, and we look forward to hosting you!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Korean
Hours of operation
Lunch Thu–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 289-6899
Website
http://mandudc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Paul Lee
Private party facilities
Mandu offers 1 room for private dining that can seat up to 50 people. Our restaurant is great for hosting birthday parties, wedding rehearsals, business luncheons and many other events.
Private party contact
Jesse Selvagn: (202) 289-6899

Location
453 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Neighborhood
Mount Vernon Square
Cross street
453 K Street, NW
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 629 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.3Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

629 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed the food and atmosphere. It is our second time here and would definitely come again. Service was great and the waiter provided excellent recommendations
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Carly
West Palm Beach
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Delicious and the most authentic Korean food I’ve ever had. Our server was excellent! Giving it 4 stars because DC has an extraordinary food scene and I did have better meals elsewhere. Still a place you should check out!!
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ZackK
Denver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great service, very good food. A delicious experience. A bit expensive, but everything “worked”.
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ARCHIPAYO
Washington DC
77 reviews
vip
5.0
77 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Waiter was superb. Food was excellent. Generous, very tasty portions. Music was WAY too loud!
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DLDAM
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
The Korean food was mildly flavored compared to other truly Korean restaurants we have frequented. Mandu has a good looking interior with excellent attentive service but the food quality seems like it is aimed at a non-Korean clientele.
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SaloniP
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were great! Highly recommend to everyone. They are also able to make many of the dishes vegetarian, which is a plus.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience5
Unfortunately something has dairy or gluten and I’m allergic. Food was good and service was good until that.
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MO
ManuelO
Washington DC
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing as was the service. Highly recommend this establishment
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NylaR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and amazing waiter! Had the Dak Jjim and Pa Jeon, both delicious!
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Birthdaycelebration
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great food. Very delicious. Service was very good.
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Flavorful
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 27, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Waiter was very knowledgable and helped make recommendations for our dining party. The food was flavorful and tasty and served at a relaxed pace.
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KarenO
Baltimore
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Waiter Jake was awesome. The Biminbopp was tasty and complex. The restaurant needs a sprucing.
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JK
JoonK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Korean food with a traditional taste. Friendly staff.
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Rebecca
Washington DC
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best service, delicious food. Great experience for any occasion.
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EllaT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
My partner and I had anniversary dinner at Mandu. Great experience, service and the food was outstanding with generous portions.
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EmilyY
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic all around - highly recommend. Appreciated the option of modifying several dishes to be vegetarian.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience2
The food was amazing! The ambiance inside wasn’t great, but we chose to sit outside and it was perfect! Our server was very knowledgeable and helpful! Great place to eat!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful restaurant. Seafood pancakes I’d definitely get again. I had the seafood stew and my wife had the kimche stew. Loved them both. Happy we went to Mandu!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New Mexico
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Disappointing for the price. Bulgogi was good, not great…which it should be for $35. Mandu and even the kimchi were below average. Interior was clean and roomy, but looked tired and in need of paint and a refresh. Music was good, but a bit loud. Overall not bad, but definitely not worth the price.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everyone was very knowledgeable about the gluten free options. I got the gluten free KFC (double-fried chicken wings, with sweet and spicy soy glaze) and it was absolutely fantastic!
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JohnsonG
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience2
Not authentic Korean food. Black bean noodles are over cooked and not chewy at all. Soon Doobu did not arrive at the table sizzing
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DianaS
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
There wasn’t much variety on the menu. If you’re vegetarian this is probably not the place for you. The portions were huge but the food was just average. We probably won’t go back.
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KylaB
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was really good and the server was polite and helpful
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SarahK
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Fantastic food - a great experience! Diverse menu and attentive service.
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Colleen
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The juk, pa jeon, and panna cotta were particularly delicious. The galbi jjim was too sweet for our taste, but was very tender.
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Phoebe
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
DC lacks good, regular, authentic Korean food. This comes very very close to it and I’m so, so glad Mandu exists. We ordered galbi, pork rib soup, dobokki and soon dubu. It’s on the pricier side but were all tasty. The only thing that surprised me was the high pricing of the soon dubu, which costs $26.
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Reddog02
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Good prices and some of the dishes were very very tasty. Authentic galbi jim, banchon and soup. Dumplings (Mandu) tasted store-bought and rather dull. Waiter was polite and friendly, but good lord that place is loud! Too many hard surfaces bouncing the sound around. And it wasn’t even full!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to Mandu for the first time for DC restaurant week, and both ordered the specials. My partner got the beef, I got the vegetarian. Everything was phenomenal! What a lovely, intimate restaurant space. Thank you for a great dinner!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious
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Blord
Washington DC
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall4food2service4ambience3
On the pricey side for the quality and portion sizes and limited options.
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AmberM
Charleston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My children and I went for my birthday. The food was incredible. Excellent service and a mango sorbet with a candle was a lovely surprise.
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DavidH
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
very good, reasonably priced, authentic Korean food.
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JS
JeffreyS
Orlando
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
Not up to the standard they have set previously
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything we ordered was fantastic, but I will dream about the Ddukbokgi! It was something we’ve never had before but we will definitely get again.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional service - kind, patient, and knowledgeable!
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DebbieB
West Palm Beach
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Enjoyed the food a lot. Nice variety and can ask for vegetarian versions.
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Anne
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and excellent cocktails! Will definitely be coming back again
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great and so was the service. A perfect birthday dinner
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TiffanyE
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Had better kimchi. Everything else was great. I would go back.
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SkipNM
New Mexico
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Everything was good. Cold temp inside on a cool day. Wings are fantastic.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Mandu - K Street using the Order Online button. Mandu - K Street also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 289-6899.

Mandu - K Street is rated 4.6 stars by 629 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

453 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

Cross street
453 K Street, NW
Neighborhood
Mount Vernon Square
Hours of operation
Lunch Thu–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Korean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Paul Lee
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://mandudc.com/
Phone number
(202) 289-6899
Private party facilities
Mandu offers 1 room for private dining that can seat up to 50 people. Our restaurant is great for hosting birthday parties, wedding rehearsals, business luncheons and many other events.
Private party contact
Jesse Selvagn: (202) 289-6899

Mandu - K Street

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 629 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does Mandu - K Street offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Mandu - K Street restaurant rated?

Is Mandu - K Street currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information