Jangteo 7080

SURPRISE TWENTY DOLLAR CREDIT CARD MINIMUM.
So disappointed with my 7080 experience. I am willing to overlook the server’s attempt to seat me at the table closest to the door (drafty and cold) on a rainy day. I am also willing to overlook the server’s next faux pas — to seat me at a table that had not been wiped down since the last guests — the surface was very sticky. It was both inattentive and offensive, but he wiped it down upon request. So far, not great and not tragic.
However, there is a huge attitude problem in one of the male staff. He is a rude, idiotic waste of space. There are so many places to drink in Annandale. It’s a no brainer to stay away until 7080 replaces or retrains this buffoon.
1. Standard practice in the United States for a restaurant or bar with a credit card minimum is to post that information clearly: on the door, online, on the menu, by the cash register, or at least verbally before someone places his/​her first order. The problem with 7080 is that it has no signs or warning whatsoever about their credit card minimum, which they bring up AFTER they give you your bill.
2. Generally, no drinking hole I know has a surprise credit card minimum, which is partly why this was so messed up. At the very least, 7080 owes it to customers to INFORM them before JUMPING DOWN THEIR THROAT.
3. A TWENTY DOLLAR credit card minimum? A five dollar or ten dollar credit card minimum makes sense, because usually, even if you as one person order a single item on a bar menu, it’s between five to ten bucks these days. But twenty? For one person after dinner? Wake up, 7080. You’re not in Manhattan or Singapore.
4. The surprise minimum pissed me off, but I was going to order more stuff if they wanted to make me. Instead the guy who petulantly ordered his underling to ring me up anyway proceeded to give me the THIRD DEGREE because I was guilty of failing to READ HIS BLOODY MIND before ordering!
5. 7080 bills itself as an authentic makgeolli place but it only has one kind in two sizes. Kettle or something even larger. The taste is overly sweet for seng makkeolli and they don’t even bother to tell you where it’s from. That’s like a place billing itself as an authentic beer haven and having only an XL Blue Moon and an XXL Blue Moon on the menu. Completely ridiculous.
You can literally buy those copper kettle things at an HMart or Korean general goods store, which are legion in Annandale. Moreover, you can find in normal liquor shops 10 different types of makgeolli. Chestnut flavored. Sweet potato. Black sesame. Etc. 7080 has no excuse for its self-​imposed poor service and makgeolli famine. It’s completely ridiculous.
Pros: The décor is cute. (Well, the decades-​past pin up girls by the bathroom are a bit tasteless.) But who cares? The servers/​management lack common sense. They ruin your whole night. Ihrun hanshimhan… Hwak manghehbuhryuhrah michinsekki. Not. Worth. Your. Time. or. Patronage.

I wnt here with a goup of 7 or 8. This place serves Korean bar food which includes lot of fried options. The seafood pancake was excellent. It was full of seafood, big pieces and chunks of it (not chopped up bits). The side dipping sauce was perfect.
I tried the fried pork belly and it was delicious. It was nicely breaded and tender. The hit and sweet chicken was definitely not hot… also perfectly breaded and fried. The chicken was moist and it was chunky, more meat than breading. The boiled rice cake also had some fish cake mixed in. It was spicey but not overly spicey… little heat. It was really tastey.
The rice wine was good… reminded me of a sweet, refreshing white wine.
I highly recommend this place if you are craving this tyle of Korean food. I am already planni g to head back soon for the pork belly and pancake!

I came here with a group of 8 other people after dinner and dessert. It’s definitely good for crowds and they have wooden walls as dividers between the tables. The guys ordered 4 rounds of the mak gul li, an alcoholic beverage made from rice. It was my first time drinking it so I didn’t know what to expect. Some of the guys are from Korea, here for a short internship so I let them be the experts. They complained that the mak gul li was too expensive for the bowl; one bowl was $ 25 and they said that in Korea, it usually is around $ 4.
I don’t have any way of comparing if the drink is overpriced, but just thought to share their opinions. Overall I enjoyed the atmosphere of the bar.

I definitely wouldn’t have stumbled into here if I weren’t hanging with some native Koreans, but I liked the general vibe of the place with the old records, photos all over the wall, and lights hung across the ceiling. I would not be opposed to go back for a chill, laid back hangout… but preferably with native Koreans again to lead the way. They ordered an alcoholic rice drink served in a stone pot ($ 25) that they ladled out into small bowls for the rest of us to drink. Each stone pot probably filled 10 – 15 bowls, and the drink was good but pretty weak alcohol-​wise. We were there for a few hours and didn’t feel rushed at all, and the place had a few other groups but never got too loud or too hectic like many other DC bars.
We didn’t order any food, so I can’t comment on that. Also, the waiter would not let us split the tab more than 3 ways, which was a little inconvenient given that the place is not set up in a way that’s conducive to opening individual tabs

This has been my go-​to place when I’m craving makkoli. They offer makkoli in two sizes… one comes in a small kettle and bigger size comes in a big Korean pot. If you feel like getting TURNT UP, you can order a bottle of soju and mix it in with the makkoli to get the full effect lol. If you feel like the opposite, order a sprite and mix it in to drink it like soda. Either way, you need to order An joo (drinking food) here. Their menu is pretty interesting and are all pretty good. Just recently, I saw that they added FRIED RIBS =O either way, you cannot go wrong with a big pot of makkoli and some seafood pancake on a rainy day and this is the perfect place to do it.

This place makes one of the most genius concoctions ever! A friend of mine brought me here, and I left amazed.
Everyone needs to try Janteo 7080’s fried samgyupsal. I’ve been to a plethora of Korean bbq places and specialty restaurants, but never have I found such a novel invention.
Tack on a seafood dubukki and some makkoli, and you’ll find yourself completely satisfied.

I haven’t been here in so long, but its actually more fun than I remember.
It’s dark, and the walls have all this crap on it, but I like the posters of musicians, and they don’t just have k-​pop stars, there’s white/​black musicians on there too!
I want to come back to try other food. I had some deep fried pork belly, which I honestly didn’t like. I am not really a fan of pork belly. I guess, it’s always a hit or miss for me.

I was really excited to check this place out — I loved the décor — lots of posters of musicians (Korean/​American/​English/​etc.) plastered along the walls, blue and white Christmas lights sprawled throughout this net that’s covering the ceilings with hanging bottle caps, and comfy little chairs at small wooden tables with some semi-​dividers for privacy. There were two guys on staff, and they were pretty attentive and sweet. We ordered the Dakgangjeong (slightly battered chicken breast bites in a caramelized sauce that had a hint of ginger/​nutmeg/​cinnamon-​esque spices going on; it also had slices of dduk which had a crispy exterior and I loved them bits!) and a platter of the deep fried samgyupsahl (slices of pork belly (battered and deep-​fried), that came with sliced scallions and a large pile of minced daikon radish with a soy-​based sauce (at the bottom of the plate beneath the slices; don’t forget to dunk the slices in them!); these were pretty good bites as well). Each platter was about $ 16, enough for 2 – 3 people to share. It seems as if groups come here to hang out, have a drink (they’re known for makgeolli (a native alcoholic Korean drink made from wheat and rice; I heard that there’s also different flavors of this drink that you can get), while ordering some dishes to down it with), in a laid back, café/​pub-​like atmosphere. I would love to try out their other menu items, like their jjigaes and such. You definitely need to have some basic Korean skills to get by. I dug the K-​pop music that played in the background which wasn’t crazy loud or obnoxious, as we were still able to hold conversations. The place is located in a small plaza off of Columbia Pike with a decent amount of parking space.
+Korean bar
+slices of crispy dduk
+deep-​fried samgyupsahl
+friendly staff

7080 gets a solid 4 stars because sheer rarity and uniqueness of the dish I came here to get. If you are familiar with Korean BBQ, you most likely have had Sang Gyup Seul before, which is the equivalent of a Korean bacon that is grilled in front of you. At 7080, they have taken SGS, and deep fried it! Ask for the deep friend Sangyupseul and you will not be disappointed. Other highlights include Makkoli, Fried Chicken Wings, and a variety of «Jiggaes» Stews which are quite tasty. Only reason it misses out on 5 stars is the relatively high price.

Jambalaya dish is AMAZiing!!! There’s Spam in it. Beware of the spicy chicken and cheese dish, it is SPICY, like one of the hottest thing I’ve ever ate. But even though it made my mouth numb it was so delicious I couldn’t help myself and would continue to eat more. The rice wines were awesome, different fruity flavors too! A little hipster korean atmosphere is the best way to describe this place.

I’m tempted to bash this place only because I don’t want 7080 to blow up. This is my current go-​to bar for those nights out in K-​town. Why? It’s one of the few bars in Annandale that isn’t laden with shitty music and douchey 21-​year olds that roll 20-​deep.
The food here is great, I highly recommend the Pa-​dahk (popcorn chicken with honey mustard sauce) and Dahk-​gan-​jung (battered chicken bites in spicy sweet sauce). And, of course, with a large pot of Mak-​geol-​li (a korean rice wine that is milky in color and sweetness).
The interior is decorated in true Korean fashion.i.e., ghetto-​chic. Look up and you’ll see an array of soju bottle caps hanging from the ceiling, which is illuminated by several strings of Christmas lights. Sound like we’re eating inside an alcoholic’s dumpster but it helps promote the chill environment. The music is mostly Korean pop and at a safe volume – not at a volume blaring loud enough for Helen Keller.
One drawback – it is a very Korean establishment so if you don’t have a native Korean speaker in your group, good luck. Call ahead to check on seating as there are only eight or nine tables. Cheers!

I really like 7080!
The place is clean, has a cool atmosphere, and unique menu even for Korea town.
On the 4 times I’ve been there, I’ve seen a mix of both older and younger Koreans there.
The menu is cool. In Korea, you typically order food when you drink. These are the kinds of things you find in Korea when drinking… not the healthiest Korean food, but good for coating the stomach when getting smashed… budejige, dukboki, stuff like that…
I’m not a huge makgeolli fan, but I really enjoyed it there. Order the large and get it in the ginormous bowl with the ladel and drink out of the little tin bowls they give you — fun! Order the combo makgeolli + kimchijeon or haemulpajeon… Their soju cocktails are not bad either…
It helps to speak a bit of Korean, but it’s definitely not required.
I will definitely be back…

It was my first time here and had the makkoli for the first time. We came on a Friday night and there was a steady influx of clients all night. My favorite makkoli flavors were the pineapple and the original one. We also snacked on dried squid and fish while sitting around chatting. The atmosphere is neat and they have pretty cool décor and low-​key ambiance.
Good place to hang out.

This review will be relatively short because, quite honestly, I got hammered at Jangteo 7080 last weekend and things are little bit blurry. I went to 7080 with a friend last week for the first time, after he had been trying to get me to go visit it for about a month. He said it was a chill hangout spot, but that being a foodie, I had to try the Makkoli. Needless to say, I loved it… as far as I can remember.
For those of you who don’t know, Makkoli is a Korean wine made from rice. It comes to you at 7080 in a giant bowl and you scoop it into smaller bowls with a big spoon. From there, everyone can sip their wine from their bowl… or you can take it straight to the head like my friends and I did last week.
Three giant bowls in, the room was spinning for me, and I loved it. The Makkoli was delicious as it was potent. We had the strawberry and yogurt flavored wines, but I’m told everything is good at 7080.
I also ordered the half and half wings at 7080 and they were decent. Not great, but decent. A friend of mine ordered the fried pork (bacon) and that was delicious. I’d love to get that again next time I went… assuming I’m not already buzzin’ from the Makkoli.
If you’re a casual to serious drinker, I’d recommend trying the makkoli at 7080 as soon as possible. It’s an awesome and unique experience.

Jangteo 7080 is in Korean town deep in the Annandale area. The surrounding places are Tofu house, Burger King, and K-​mart. If you want something different go here. The décor is pretty cool cause they have pictures and memorabilia of Korean singers and musicians from the 80’s, which gave it a unique vibe to the place. The people there are mainly older folks, so you still get that Korean loungy-​type environment.
The main reason why I go there is for the MAKKOLI!!! what is that you ask? Its Korean wine that has a mixture of wheat and rice, which gives it an off-​white color and sweetness. You can get it plain or mix it with different flavored fruits. It comes in a big round bowl with a wooden spoon that you use to scoop out into little bowls for everyone to drink from. Just to let you know, its very tasty and can also be a creeper as well.
As for the food, I havent tried them all, but theres interesting selections on the menu such as korean fried chicken and their giant platters with katsu (pork).
So, if you are in the Annandale area and is looking for a chill nice with a couple of friends, check out Jangteo 7080.

Cool little hipster korean joint. The inside feels like this one place in NYC Ktown. The ceiling is filled with christmas lights, soju bottle caps, and netting. The walls are covered in graffiti that people write themselves. Theres also a wall dedicated to oldies korean singers giving the place a retro vintage feel.
Service was pretty good cept we only came there to drink so there wasn’t much that needed to be done at our table.
Oh did i mention they have cool plastic ice cubes that are blue? I was blown away such a thing existed.

MAKKOLI! mmmmmm makkoli. the environment here is perfect for a chill night scooping makkoli out of a big bowl into smaller metal bowls and just shootin the sh** with some good friends. the restaurant isn’t too quiet so you dont feel like you have to be hush hush and its not so loud that you have to scream in order to hear eachother.
we ordered dweji bulgogi here once, it was good. at least i think we ordered dweji bulgogi? i remember it was a meat i think pork and it was spicey… maybe it was something else. Makkoli sneaks up on you that crafty little devil.
anywho, go here. waiters speak english so the americanos dont have to fear. they have really good service too, very attentive and funny. bravo~

Spam was tasty
Kimchi punchy
I’d say we were swayed
Since they take debit,
Cash and credit
I just noshed away
Walls were pegged
Of past mug themes
Thus, we had quite a sight (with bite)
Caused us girls
With an old school past
To daydream, linger, sigh…
Cuz we are feelin’ this past interior world
And now were stuffed and blissed eighties girls
I heart stretched denim
Feelin’ this past interior world
Now off to Breeze for these eighties girls
Who needs materials, girls?

I have to give this place 5 stars for three reasons: unique menu, service, and presentation.
The Unique Menu
This place is not your typical Korean food restaurant. It’s definitely for a place to get so-​bad-​for-​you-​but-​taste-​soooo-​good drinking food. We ordered the pan-​fried kimchee with tofu that had bits of bacon (meat of the gods) and the spicy chicken. Let’s talk about how serious the flavor was: the pan-​fried kimchee was so delicious, and considering how few ingredients were involved my taste buds did not get bored at all. The spicy chicken was insane: it had me and my friend scrambling for orders of rice (I literally ordered it through tears… of joy). Now the portions: they’re huge! This place is definitely ideal for bringing a big group and sharing.
The Service
These guys were a riot. We even invited them to join us for a drink, but they politely declined (keepin’ it professional boys). Although my friend and I spoke next-​to-​no Korean, they were very accomodating and even set us up with an English menu. These guys were all sorts of fun and were very helpful and attentive.
The Presentation
As I mentioned before, the presentation is great: the large flat plates definitely show off the food’s full glory. But what was more impressive was the drink presentation: a CAULDRON of mak gul ri.
Mak gul ri is a Korean rice wine that has a bit of a sweet-​Sprite taste to it. There are three kinds: 1.) traditional type that «old people drink» (verbatim has it was described to us), 2.) ssang –which tends to be pretty sweet, and then 3.) our pick: the less sweet version with a bit of a kick.
You will get the cauldron (more really a traditional clay pot) if you order the «large» size, which comes with a plastic serving gourd. I literally yelled «Holy hell that’s huge!» when my eyes laid upon this beaut, so come thirsty if you order the large.

This used to be Byol Nan Restaurant, but has since been renovated with a new theme…70’s and 80’s pop music /​culture… thus the name Jangteo 7080. Everything from the interior décor to their phone number has the 70’s 80’s theme.
It’s only been open for a few days now, so there weren’t too many people there for Friday lunch, but it seems like the kind of place you’d want to come for dinner. The nice thing about this place was sitting around looking at the pictures and album covers, which if you are from Korea, gives you a sense of nostalgia.
All of us thought the food was good, but I guess I was a little disappointed to see there weren’t really any lunch specials. There is a chalkboard on the wall that has the day’s specials, but it was the same price that was listed on the menu… so I’m not sure what made them special. Considering you can get awesome lunch deals at the Korean restaurant across the street, I was hoping we’d see equivalent deals here.
What made me laugh was the «No Choice» menu item for $ 25. It’s essentially whatever the chef decides to serve you I guess. Although i’ve never seen it, supposedly this is not uncommon in Korea.
We ordered the following:
($ 5.95) Gook-​soo — good
($ 7.95) Kalbi-​tang — good
($ 7.95) Bibim-​bop — portion seemed a little underwhelming
The bibim-​bop came with a small pot of Dweng-​jang soup, and since it came out late, the waitress brought out an extra bowl of rice which is always nice. We all left satisfied, and I’m sure we’ll come back.
I would recommend giving this place a try, but DO COME with a Korean speaking person who grew up in Korea, that can explain to you the meaning behind certain things (e.g.- the picture below the TV of small rectangular metal containers, is a cute picture of school childrens lunch boxes on top of a heater to keep their lunches hot.)