Rockville’s Hwa Gae Jang Tuh offers tabletop grilling for meats like bulgogi, marinated short ribs or galbi, and pork belly. The menu includes dishes like japchae (sweet potato noodles) and mandu (dumplings), too. Book one of two party rooms for private events.

Get two tabletop cooking experiences in one from this East Coast chain, which includes outlets in Rockville, Germantown, and Falls Church. Other area locales are en route to Alexandria, Fairfax, Manassas, Laurel, and Frederick.

Part of a respected restaurant chain in South Korea, Westfield Wheaton’s 240-seat Jongro that just got a glowing Washington Post review is the second locale in the U.S. and the first in the area. Open since spring 2022, premium meats marinated and butchered in-house get cooked tableside with laser thermometers and overhead smoke lamps. All-you-can-eat pork, beef, chicken, seafood, and sides run $32.99 per person. Other offerings include kimchi pancakes, fried dumplings, clear noodles, wine, cocktails, and beers.

Iron Age Korean Steak House brought all-you-can-eat barbecue to Columbia Heights in 2020, with an array of meat and seafood to grill at the table. There are also Iron Age locations in Rockville, Annandale, and Centreville.

The upscale steakhouse boasts seafood forward servings. There is an a la carte option with steamed mussels and crab fried rice, but those desiring a full experience can opt for a $55 prix-fixe experience. At dinner time, the prix-fixe option jumps to $75 per person.

Northeast D.C. is getting into the Korean BBQ craze. At Manna, choose from tasty trays of steak, chicken, pork, and tofu with either white or brown rice. Additional sides include grilled kimchi and yellow corn with cheese.

For kimchi pancakes and all-you-can-eat barbecue in Falls Church, try Firepan Korean BBQ. For Maryland residents, there’s also a Silver Spring location.

With a name that translates to “butcher shop” and “charcoal” in Korean, it’s almost certain the options are aplenty. The all-you-can-eat preference promises unlimited pork, ribs, bulgogi and a premium protein like dry-aged ribeye. A la carte plates are available, and of course alternative fare in the form of noodles and stew.

Situated in blue LED-lit digs in Fair Oaks Mall, national chain Breakers aims to fuse “fine-dining and traditional Korean BBQ” with grill-your-own options and a $17.95 weekday lunch special. The sleek setup with a double-sided bar opens until 11 p.m. on weekends. There’s another in Manassas, too.

The owners of Kogiya opened a larger Korean barbecue spot with a minimalist look in Centreville in 2017. At Sō, choose between all-you-can-eat options, a la carte, or combination sets. For example, a $90-for-two (or $170-for-four) beef menu includes skirt steak, short ribs, brisket, and more. AYCE options start at $35 per person. Its website offers dine-in reservations and takeout kits.

Honest Grill pride themselves on merging fine dining culture with Korean food. Start with classic beef tartare before moving toward beef and pork “guides,” which start at $74.99 and tap out at $299.99 for a premium beef dinner that serves four. All selections arrive with a side of kimchi and soybean stew. Reserve a seat or order online.

In addition to serving Korean barbecue dishes a la carte, this family-run eatery offers all-you-can-eat options at both lunch and dinner. Featured items range from bulgogi and galbi to fatty brisket and large intestines. Tip: store jackets/outer layers of clothing in the corresponding stool to avoid leaving with the scent of grilled meat hanging over everything. Kogiya now offers takeout and meal kits with meat ready to grill at home.

Virginia-based chain Honey Pig is one of the most popular Korean barbecue establishments in the region and has even expanded to Taiwan and Texas. Featured offerings include brisket, bulgogi, galbi, beef tongue, tripe, duck breast, marinated squid, and more. Honey Pig can be found in both the Virginia and Maryland suburbs, with other locations in Centreville, Rockville, and Ellicott City.