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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 237 reviews

What S G doesn't like about Maru:
Went for lunch, orden fried chicken, kimchi rice and dumplings.The chicken was GROSS, DISGUSTING.Look if it was fried frozen or its was old but was dry and was not eatable feel like rubber inside, the rice taste like rice with hot sauce not flavor at all, dumplings was ok/good.We are use to eat authentic korean food in DC or NOVA, for sure this is not authentic at all.Don’t understand how this restaurant can have goo... View all feedback. What User likes about Maru:
A highly recommended restaurant by a discerning food enthusiast, this establishment offers excellent authentic Korean cuisine. The menu has a wide variety of dishes, including delicious options for vegetarians and vegans. The quality of the food is indescribable - you have to taste it to understand. The sweet lemon/honey tea was a standout on a chilly Virginia day. Although they were short-staffed during our visit du... View all feedback.

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4.6 ★ from 13 reviews
Rahul
26.12.2018 - 16:05

The food was delicious and the staff was very accommodating, especially when it came to addressing dietary restrictions such as vegan options and potential alle...

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I was walking past Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar when I noticed Maru's Menu next door and saw that they had many tofu dishes. I decided to go in and it turned out t...

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A highly recommended restaurant by a discerning food enthusiast, this establishment offers excellent authentic Korean cuisine. The menu has a wide variety of di...

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Small Shotgun Style Layout Restaurant with a Wait, but the food is definitely worth waiting!! Authentic Korean menu, nice staff, fast service and delicious food...

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We Maru for their selection of great Korean vegetarian dishes. Our favorites are Maru Fried Rice with Tofu, Fried Vegetable Dumplings, Dolsot Bibimbap with Tofu...

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Restaurantji
4.3 ★ from 219 reviews
Lauren
24.08.2023 - 04:25

I visited the restaurant around 1pm on a Saturday for lunch and it was not too crowded. I ordered pork dumplings and dolsot bibimbap with beef, both of which we...

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Chris
24.08.2023 - 04:25

I have been going to this restaurant for work for some time now but had an exceptional experience today. I decided to try the dolsot bibimbap and was pleasantly...

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Jenny
24.08.2023 - 04:25

During a road trip to Charlottesville, we came across this restaurant open on a Sunday afternoon. Every dish we tried was fantastic, especially the ddeokbokki (...

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Ira
24.08.2023 - 04:25

We like the food here. We came at almost lunch time around 11 and looking for a heavier lunch. We ordered the fried squid as appetizer, and several entree and r...

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Colter
24.08.2023 - 04:25

4 th time eating at Maru, another great experience! Chicken Skewers were delicious and plenty, Kimchi Jeon were delicious, Dolsot Bibimbap was yummy and filling...

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Sirved
5.0 ★ from 3 reviews
Deena
14.12.2023 - 04:03

While exploring the downtown area after driving in from out of town, we came across this restaurant and we are incredibly grateful that we did! We enjoyed a del...

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Deena
14.12.2023 - 04:03

I recently dined at this restaurant and must say, the food is outstanding. I have included some pictures below, so make sure to try the pork belly, pork dumplin...

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Deena
14.12.2023 - 04:03

This was my first time dining at this restaurant and it was fantastic! I started with the crispy squid appetizer and then had the house fried rice with beef. Bo...

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Happycow
4.0 ★ from 2 reviews

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