BUL
| Address: | 2431 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA |
| Phone: | +1 202-733-3921 |
| Site: | buldc.com |
| Rating: | 4 |
| Working: | Closed 5:30–10:30PM 5:30–10:30PM 5:30–10:30PM 5:30PM–2AM 5:30PM–2AM 5:30–10:30PM |
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Austin Graff
My wife and I are suckers for good Korean food so when we found out there was a new Korean restaurant in the heart of Adams Morgan, we had to check it out. We tried to make a reservation, but it turns out we didnt need one on a Thursday night at 8PM. After dining at Bul, we give it a 4-star rating. Heres why: One star: For location. Its in the heart of Adams Morgan, making it convenient if youre already in the area. One star:For atmosphere. The decor inside uses exposed brick and it has a fun lay out with a second floor that over looks the first floor. One star: For their drinks. They make a killer seasonal drink. They take a small watermelon and gut it. They then use the juice to make a watermelon soju with soju and Sprite. Its $19 but can serve two people. Its so good! One star: For their food. Its good. My wife loved her spicy seafood yaki udon noodles and my bulgogi rice had the perfect ratio or meat, rice, and veggies. Heres what prevented us from giving it a fifth star: The service was a little slow and it took awhile for us to get our meals. Also, the food is great, but as a former Mount Pleasant resident, I miss Adams Express, the best Korean food in DC until they closed.
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Angelina Stephens
Lived in Korea for a bit as an adult and was close with a Korean family growing up (I am not Korean)...so when I look for a Korean restaurant, I dont want the place that caters to Americans, I want authentic. This place was trendy and a great atmosphere, but as soon as I told the waitress that we (my husband and I) knew and really loved Korean and asked what she recommended, she pointed us in the right direction and everything we were served was amazing. The Kimchi dumplings (steamed, not fried) were out of this world. She said the dumplings were handmade by the owners mom and told us we had to try them, and the pork bulgogi and kimchi (we got a few other small sides as well) were great. Highly recommended!
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Keren Richardson
People are right- it has great service and the food is pretty good (and this was yesterdat-Saturday). Im giving it a 3 because they served us food with peanuts and there was no warning of peanuts in anything we ordered (my husband is allergic -they did comp us our app) and while he is sick i also ended up getting sick from my food and i didnt touch the peanut riddled food. Not sure what batch we got, but it wasnt a great experience considering all I heard about the place. You have to have some kind of warnibg label about foods people could be allergic to. Not sure if everything is fried in peanut oil which is why I got sick too or if this was a bad batch. Either way, wont be making a return here.
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Tina B.
Went there early on a Sunday night, and the place was quiet (just a handful of other patrons) and service was nice & unobtrusive. They didnt have any signage on the outside of the restaurant, which was confusing, but the inside is quite gorgeous. Food was yummy, and definitely not Americanized...if youve never had Korean food, prepare for a unique new flavor experience. Got the Dukbokki (not too spicy) and Seafood Pancake (really crispy delicious dough, but I wasnt a huge fan of the octopus tentacles...my friend loved it though!). Also, do yourself a favor and get the yuzu tea - slightly sweet and fruity/lemony. Delicious.
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Rachel Lachenauer
I have only ever done take out, since I work in the area, so this review is not reflective of ambiance or service. I usually get the 1/2 Korean Fried Chicken and the K-Pork Fried Rice. Both are outstanding. The chicken is some of the best fried chicken I have had, period. It is incredibly juicy and hot. The batter is lighter and crunchier than typical fried chicken. The fried rice has excellent flavor and a pretty decent kick of heat. My coworkers and I are always eager to order and share what we get. These two dishes alone (1/2 Fried Chicken and Fried Rice) are enough to feed 3 people with a bit of left over.
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Nick Pitts
Stopped in here with a friend the other night to grab a quick beer and some appetizers before a show. Service was great and the food was okay. We ordered the chicken meatballs and the Dukbokki (spicy rice cake, and fish cake). My friend is from Korea and said the meatball was a little off but the Dukbokki was close to what they have from the vendors at home though lacking in its true spiciness.
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Meg Smith
Solid Korean fare. Veggie dumplings are superb. Bulgogi is average. Fried chicken is oddly chopped into small pieces (though still on the bone) and batter is very pepper heavy — even the naked or sweet soy varieties have a kick to them; spicy variety is tasty. Service is friendly though didnt know much about the menu. Space is deceptively large with plenty of seating.
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Jonny Newburgh
Bul is fantastic and a welcome addition to Adams Morgan. It took way too long for me to give this joint a shot. I had the fried chicken, which was truly incredible -- although it took a while to get it to the table, so make sure to order it before you place the rest of your order. Everything else at the table was good too. You cant really go wrong.
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Diego Chojkier
Meh. The appetizers were a mixed bag: the seafood spring rolls are delicious; octopus was rubbery. My main course, a pricey plate of beef short ribs, was incredibly difficult to eat. The meat itself was OK, but overcooked. Recommend spending your money elsewhere, better places abound, even along the same block.
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Joshua Rubin
Used to be as great spot. May still be, but last I went this past weekend and nothing really tasted....good. Server also insisted I was wrong when I told them that the extra rice we ordered was cold and hard. Needless to say, it was. Lol. Recent menu change may be the culprit, however I thought Id share.
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Mazen Elkurd
One of my favorite places in DC. Bul has sparked an appreciation within me for Korean food. Set in the bustling strip of Adams Morgan, the service isnt always the most prompt. The food on the other hand is packed with flavor. I recommend the Jjampong if you enjoy seafood, one of my many favorite dishes here!
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Zhaofeng Xu
They really have bad credit. They charged me $21 for tips but its the total amount I signed on the receipt. I meal I ate its only $17. How dare they! Luckily I reviewed my card statements. I will never eat there!
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Jacqueline Campbell
Good value for the area. Not many vegan options, but there is a tofu dolsot that is vegan without the raw egg. One or two vegan apps, but the veggie gyoza has an egg wash and is preprepared.
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David Lynch
Food was excellent, my family loved their food. I went outside of my comfort zone,and I thought it was good. Nice place in a good area of DC. I will go back when I return to the area.
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Mac Schoen
Cool atmosphere and excellent food at good price for value. Look for the buildings facade art and the sign printed on the glass of the door to the side. Otherwise, its hard to find!
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Nabil Sharaf
Great tasting Korean food. Some of it is straight forward and tastes amazing and familiar, and some of it requires you to be a bit adventurous, but its never disappointing.
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JN VB
In town for tourism, my girlfriend was raised on Korean food, this placed did not disappoint, a nice Americanized blend and friendly staff. Short ribs and sake!
