Siroo Juk Story and Tea Cafe

Still one of my favorite hidden gems in Annandale. Legitimately every Korean classic on the menu and delicious food with flavor, authenticity, and the homemade love.

I always tend to get the hot stone pot from here called dolsot which has a lovely homey feel with rice, a ton of vegetables, and a spice (sauce).

Also, did you know they sell Korean hot dogs here fresh to order?! Absolutely perfect with crispy exterior, juicy hotdog, and a great low price of only $4 for the original!!

The perfect hidden gem for Korean street food! There's quite literally anything you can think of on their menu and there's also plenty of to-go items you can pick up too. Service is super friendly and there's plenty of seating on the inside.

We tried their mango bingsoo which wasn't too sweet but had the perfect amount of sweetness. Their Korean corn dogs also have the popular hot cheeto dust which is definitely very trendy! Their rice plates are also very filling and a must-try.

My husband just got his gum graft so he was on a soft food diets only. It was hard to figure out where to go, but then I remembered that Siroo Juk sells korean juk so what better time to try it! He ordered the beef and veggie juk and I ordered the beef and octopus juk which was delicious. I'm sad to see that they no longer sell bingsoo, but it seems like they sell some really great korean corn dogs.

The selection of juks is great and they're super delicious. I will definitely return on a rainy day to try more of the juk flavors and to try their korean corn dogs.

Now that the weather is heating up, there's nothing like enjoying a cold and refreshing bowl of bingsu! I ordered the Strawberry and Green (Matcha) Bingsu and a Crispy Rice Korean Corn Dog with a beef hotdog and mozzarella. The bingsu was delicious! It had the perfect amount of sweetness with a very creamy matcha flavor! To my surprise, the cornflakes in the dish stayed crisp and added a nice textural contrast. I also really enjoyed the pieces of rice cake spread throughout the bingsu. The corn dog also had a really nice crunch. I thought that the crispy rice was a nice alternative to the usual Korean corn dog toppings. It paired really nicely with the sugary coating and was almost like a rice crispy treat! Inside, the corn dog had a nice cheese pull and a juicy sausage. This location has a lot of seating and a nice intercom that alerts you when your order is ready. I'll definitely be coming back to get this bingsu again!

Nice and homely Korean establishment with both hot foods and nice desserts. I had Korean bbq nearby but I wanted to try the bingsoo. The mango bingsoo was okay (mango puree instead of real mango) but I can tell the rest of the menu would be awesome to try in the future.

Dukbokki, tteokbokki, ddeokbokki, duk bok ki, however you spell it,
Siroo has the best in town, and that's saying a lot if you're in Annandale. Why is it so good? First, it's not even on the menu - it's in prepackaged to-go bowls, so you gotta ask for it like an insider. Soft, firm, chewy rice cakes dripping in sweet, spicy sauce with a few scallions for crunch. This is the closest you can get to authentic Seoul street food. Yes, all the other stuff on the menu is good, but when I get a craving for the dduk, this is where I go. Give it a try!

About a 1-1.5: YIKES - not sure what happened to Siroo, but this place, or its Annandale location, has gone way downhill!

We used to enjoy coming here for their bingsoos - the Strawberry Bingsoo that we ordered recently had mushy, unfresh strawberry slices; the snow itself was fine, but they really seem to skimp out on the toppings (mochi, condensed milk, Frosted Flakes, the azuki beans, etc.).

We often got their Korean dogs from Two Hands, but this time around, they were just not great - I had mine with the 1/2 mozzarella and 1/2 beef sausage, encased by the diced potatoes - the mozzarella part was fine, but the beef itself had the old dishrag/mildew-y smell to it, so not sure if it's the sausage itself, or if it was held with an old rag - GROSS.

The staff here are fine - they're neither friendly nor rude, but definitely could be dressed with a smile.

I don't even think I'd return for their juk or their added menu items, such as the dol sot and the soon doo boo combos.

No dice, Siroo!

+decrease in quality!
+mildew-smelling sausages

Siroo has been one of my favorite places to get bingsoo for years!

I recommend trying bingsoo here if you're ever looking for a place that does it well :)

Glizzy place was A1. First time trying something like this. Very satisfied. Would definitely come back.

The food was absolutely amazing, the porridge was like a warm hug on this really cold day. The service was lovely, they were really helpful and sweet. The atmosphere on the day I went was peaceful, I love nice quiet days to simply enjoy my meal. The bingsu was so refreshing and light, I highly recommend this beautiful place!