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 locations in Annandale, Centreville, Rockville, Germantown, and Ellicott City.

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.— Adele Chapin

Get two tabletop cooking experiences in one from this East Coast chain, which includes an outlet in Rockville. Another location is in the works in Seven Corners in Virginia.— Adele Chapin

Iron Age Korean Steak House broughtall-you-can-eat barbecueto Columbia Heights in 2020, with an array ofmeat and seafoodto grill at the table. There are also Iron Age locations in Rockville,Annandale, and Centreville.— Adele Chapin

Shaw’s Gogi Yogiopened in 2019as the first KBBQ venue in D.C. proper equipped with tabletop grills. All-you-can-eat barbecue is available, alongsidehigh-end optionslike dry-aged New York strip or New Zealand lamb with rosemary. Try fun drinks like soju slushies or So-Maek towers (lager mixed with soju). Happy hour (5 p.m. to 7 p.m.) includes a $6 price tag for Hite Extra Cold beers or rail cocktails.— Adele Chapin

Popular Fairfax spot Meokja Meokja grills everything from prime ribeye to pork belly and beef intestines, along with decadent sides like corn cheese. Show up early or expect a lengthy wait.— Adele Chapin

In Fairfax City, national chain Breakersaims to fuse“fine-dining and traditional Korean BBQ” with grill-your-own options. Another outpost is headed to Fair Oaks mall too.— Adele Chapin

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, there’s an $80-for-two beef menu includes skirt steak, short ribs, brisket, and more.— Adele Chapin

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.