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 (673)

$30 and under

Korean

453 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20001

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Vegan-friendly
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Welcome to Mandu - Korean comfort in the heart of Washington, DC!
Mandu brings the bold, soulful flavors of Korean cuisine to the table with warmth, the kitchen being lead by the mother and son duo of Chefs Yesoon and Danny Lee. From sizzling bulgogi and housemade kimchi to our signature dumplings (mandu), every dish is a celebration of tradition, family, and flavor. Our legendary bar is open nightly featuring happy hour 7 days a week.

Located downtown right near the DC Convention Center, Mandu is conveniently steps away from most DC attractions.

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 look forward to hosting you!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
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
Yesoon and Danny 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.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 673 people are saying

Mandu - K Street reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.8Service
4.1Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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District of Columbia
Healthy
District of Columbia
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mandu - K Street offers a delightful dining experience with "authentic Korean food" and "fantastic service." Guests appreciate the "various foods" and the "sinfully good KFC." Although some found the dishes too salty, others praised the "fantastic soondoobu jigae." The ambiance is intimate, and the staff are attentive and accommodating.

673 Reviews

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Paul VIP
Alabama6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and great service. Mandu was great. Bibimbop was amazing. Highly recommend.
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Norah
Singapore3 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Service was great but as Koreans the food here was average at best. Everything was very salty and way too sweet but dishes might appeal to those who are new to Korean food. The menu had a great variety and generous portions but overall the taste of everything we ordered was below average except for the soondoobu jigae which my Korean dad said was fantastic.
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john
Pittsburgh / Western PA1 review
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The server was very helpful and explained the dishes to me. He made sure I did not get something that was too hot for my palate. They also surprised my daughter with dessert because I let them know that she was learning Korean and we were in town to see a K-pop concert. We were surprised and very happy with the special treatment
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Toni
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I wanted my Korean girlfriend to take me to some place with good Korean food in DC. She was hesitant about this place, but finally decided to give it a try. We were both extremely happy and the food was amazing. She loved how authentic it was and it was a proper way for me to enjoy Korean food in DC.
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Tim VIP
New York City18 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent Korean food. Very authentic. Service was great.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved it! My friends and I felt the food was fresh!
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eric VIP
Baltimore / Maryland29 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious meal. Our waiter was fantastic. Everything we ate was perfect. We recently returned from extended trip to Korea and food did not disappoint. We let the waiter order for us. No regrets. Highly recommend and we will be back!
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Eric VIP
Nashville118 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I’ve eaten here for several years and the food has always been good. For whatever reason, on my last visit, my party did not feel welcome. It appeared that the restaurant didn’t want a large party and the service was not good.
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Eric VIP
Charlotte17 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Absolutely wonderful meal. This is the second time we have eaten at Mandu. We love it. The KFC is sinfully good. The Galbi was amazing. Staff was knowledgeable and helpful.
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Kangsuk
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super delicious & various foods and super kind peoples.🇰🇷 thanks
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FAQs

Mandu - K Street offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 289-6899.

Mandu - K Street is rated 4.6 stars by 673 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 9 times today

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
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Korean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Yesoon and Danny 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, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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.

Mandu - K Street

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