Korean Restaurant Springfield, VA

Royal Court Barbeque

6138-B Backlick Rd.
Springfield, VA 22150

(703) 913-1003

It's an interesting take on Korean BBQ, as the burners at the table are cooked on more of a grill style area rather than a heated metal burner.  

The overall quality of the this place is a half step below some of the other Korean restaurants in Annandale, but they do serve Korean Pork belly the kind that Anthony Bourdain eats in Korea.  It's hasn't been corrupted by the crap that Honey-pig uses as filler to dupe you into thinking the food is cheap.  

They serve other Korean hot-pot dishes which are very authentic, including one that uses belt-fish and radish cooked in a spicy sauce.  I don't know what it's called but my super Korean Family love that stuff, me Twinkie boy not so much.

The banchan was good but not spectacular and the size of the restaurant makes it great for taking friends.  

If you are craving pork and don't want to wait for Honeypig's lines then the 3 mile drive up Backlick road is worth it.  The style of pork they serve is a bit different and is meant to be eaten more like a lettuce wrap, or with some Kimchi.

What puts this place over the top into four stars is the service, and the price.  To be honest I couldn't believe how much our bill came out to for dinner for three people, I actually began to question how the hell they make money.  

When you go it's not very crowded don't be alarmed this place has been in this shopping center for years and used to be known as one of the go to drinking places for older Korean men and they're mistresses but it's recently been changed over to a new owner who is a sweet lady and provides awesome service.  She gives you the type of service that you hope for, but seldom get at any type of restaurant.

MAN BOOBS = 3 Stars

My new rating system:

BELLY FAT  = 1 Star = It's only good to fill your stomach in the event of a nuclear fall out.
FAT ASS     = 2 Stars = It's good enough that you can sit hear and add some junk to the trunk.
MAN BOOBS = 3 Stars = It's good, so be prepared to develop man boobs.
FAT HEAD = 4 Stars = It's really good so after the fat is packed onto your gut, rump, and boobs, it will have to find a release in your big fat head.
SUMO  = 5 Stars = It's good enough that you should use this as a primary source of consumption to become a professional sumo wrestler.