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Barbecue, Korean, Japanese, Sushi
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6231 Little River Tpke
Alexandria, VA 22312
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Hee Been in Alexandria is a four star Korean restaurant. Here's a place to get good food. This place is located in the Alexandria area. It's known for its barbecue. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a casual atmosphere. This restaurant is good for groups.
3.0 of 5 stars.
I am very reluctant to award Heebeen a 3rd star. A Korean buffet that lacks Chadolbaegi and Sangyupsal is unacceptable. The pan-chans are extremely fresh, the galbi is very flavorful, and even some...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Heebeen is likely most famous for their buffet. Personally, I hate buffets, and Heebeen doesn't change my opinion of them. However, if you are into buffets, Heebeen offers a good variety of dishes,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is AYCE place, the last time I was there was like five years ago, so when I was visiting DC, I decided to visit with few of my friends. First, I noticed that they upgraded the place. They added...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 starsVentured out of my little DC bubble to meet up with Marianne L. and Mike T. for some AYCE Korean bbq. Had a plate full of sushi, and a plate full of the so-not-Korean fare: Italian sausage?...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend suggested going here for lunch on Wednesday, so what do you think I did first? Of course I looked for the reviews on it. I saw what some of my Carnie Crew buds said about this place and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was skeptical to eat at a Korean buffet but Heebeen proved me wrong. Their sushi was alright (I don't expect too much) and they have a lot of different types of side dishes. I was especially...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Usually once a year I venture to HeeBeen. Its good. I enjoy it, but I don't feel a compelling urge to go more often. My most recent trip was Sunday for the lunch buffet with Mike T. and Sophie U....
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
All you can eat Korean BBQ and sushi, sign me up! But wait the food is pretty good and so are all the fancy sushi rolls. For 15 bucks for a lunch buffet it is a steal. Just remember after this, you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I must say that I'm not a big fan of buffet. I always like to have good quality food then quantity. Food is definitely food considering that it's a buffet, but for the price...not that good. They...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good korean buffet. I've been here several times and it just gets better. There is good sushi, kalbi, bulgolgi etc. Hot foods can be a little better but really can't complain about it. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my cousins went to heebeen for b-day lunchathon. I heard this place was good. we ate ate ate...it was good actually. better than what i predicted. Choices are limited with all you can eat korean...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just got back from and I am very impressed with Hee-Been. Ready to cook meats? CHECK, Yakisoba noodles and teriyaki? CHECK, and the Sushi? CHECK. And for a mere 15.95 at lunch time? I'm digging...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
in terms of quality - hebeen is better than il mee.the meat is at least on par, if not better. the sushi selection is better than il mee. theres less buffet dishes than il mee, but i the ones...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not recommended! My friend and I went there with a coupon, and it still wasn't worth it. The selection was great and the service was good. However, the main thing that was a major turn-off was the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're in the area and looking for a different place to eat, gotta try this place. I wouldn't necessarily call it great Korean food however it's not bad either. Obviously the main attraction here...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you walk in and you see that the buffet isn't open, turn around and leave. Find out when the buffet opens and then come back at that time. If you order off their menu, you'll get buffet quality...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you:1. Revel in the fragrant, wafting smoke of bulgogi as it grills at your table.2. Love crunchy, pickled veggies elegantly curled over the lip of a bowl.3. Adore cute rolls of sushi with a fresh,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Only been there at lunch time.Selection is good and varied. Food is fresh, including the sushi/rolls (which at lunch time are limited - understandable). Overall, it is a good deal and I have returned...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Descent place if you just want to pig out on decent korean food. Service: You will have to deal with the typical Korean restaurant BS such as speaking only Korean to you, treating you like crap when...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
PROS: this place popped my cherry for Korean BBQ. I went here actually about 3 or so years ago. It was delicious and very clean. The decor was also very nice.CONS: The price. Quite expensive. I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A lot of older Koreans are notorious for holding a penchant for buffets (or should I say "Boopeh"). Their rationale is that you get loads of variety, which is true, but what's the point in going to a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks like a magic kiss. I was there with Ken P. We rocked this place hard. We was eating tons of meat on the barbecue. It was awesome. Also, the sushi at this buffet was much better...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for the buffet, which I've eaten at several times. This is my go-to place when I want to gorge myself on Korean food and am craving a little bit of everything. This buffet has a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In a head-to-head match up between Heebeen and Il Mee, the winner goes to Heebeen. There's something about Korean buffets that appeal to me more than those run-of-the-mill Chinese buffet restaurants....
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a big buffet person, but I would come here for the sushi alone. Usually, all-you-can-eat Asian joints offer a dried-out sushi selection. Not Heebeen. The sushi bar was filled with fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the lunch. You have two options here - either buffet or order from menu. I chose the buffet since there were a lot of selections from salads, meats to cook at your table, sushi, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All you can eat Korean food. Its like New Years Day at Grandmas house any day of the week. I always leave STUFFED, which isnt a great feeling, but thats my own fault. Everything you can think of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times before but that was before Yelping. Then and even Now....I'd say I'm a fan of this place. People usually come here for the buffet, although a standard menu is available....
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would rate this restaurant even with "Il Mee" down the road. This one sports a slightly higher price and a nicer decor. I found the sushi about the same although displayed more nicely here. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Heebeen is proof positive that a buffett can sometimes be a good thing. The restaurant is immaculately run. It is pricey for a buffet, so its better to stick to lunch. Still, I recall spending about...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to take people that are scared of or new to Korean food. It is a very nice space, and seems to be an upscale dining experience. Which pairs with it's generally high prices for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Gagging is not my favorite activity when eating out. We came because the variety of the buffet seemed a good option. But we are not coming back, ever! At least that's what my brother says every time...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Heebeen is the most aesthetic Korean buffet I have been too, not to mention the top-notch cleanliness. That said, the food ranges from "eh" to "it's ok". The positive side to this place is the wide...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hee-been is cool. Sucks that they don't have the buffet on weekends and sometimes the hot food there is cold or warm temperature when its supposed to be hot, but other than that, I always come back to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I definitely like the fact that Heebeen has "Soondooboo" or Korean Tofu soup. I've only eaten at Il Mee once, but I didn't see soondooboo there, so I like that Heebeen has it. I'm not too much...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The buffet is a little pricey, but there is plenty of variety to satisfy all your cravings. I'm a bit biased because there aren't many Korean BBQ places in Boston, let alone buffet style ones. In...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Only from BAR/Non-Buffet---Got off work late, was craving a strong gin martini sushi, and korean food. I know... what a mix, huh? I stopped by Hee Been, sat at the empty bar (there were only 5 people,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you've got a big group and you're hungry- go for the buffet. This place has been renovated recently- with a nice bar and tables at the front, back, and small rooms available. You can pick your meat...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hit this place up at lunch this past Sunday for the much touted buffet with a Korean friend of mine who claimed this is "the best Korean buffet in Annandale". Well, that's a pretty bold statement so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ooooook, I think I can squeak out an, "ehh, not bad."Unless you're going to kill the buffet, I would say, it isn't worth it. I mean murder people. You have to clear them out. Make them cry. Anger...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
*** Damn the editing ****** 3.5 stars for the food, 1 star for the service = 2 stars ***There seemed to be a good amount of traffic heading in the same direction on my way to Hee Been. In my state of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here way more than my primary care physician would like me to the past few years. Dol's (what Koreans call the 1-year BDay celebration), 100 Days (a traditional Korean event celebrating the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The stretch of Little River Turnpike touching Alexandria and Annandale has more Korean restaurants than anyone - without an expense account, anyway - can realistically try. Of them all, a friend...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hee Been there, done that.I arranged a big group dinner here and while the variety and quantity of the food was pretty good and as expected, it tasted no better than Todai to me.A note that we did the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what it is about the East Coast (DC to Boston, specifically) and Asian food. Ok, not all Asian food, but mainly Korean, Chinese, and Japanese food. It tastes different out here and I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hee Been is a good place to take someone who has not tired Korean food. The have a good selection of Korean BBQ along with sushi. While I think Il Mee has better sushhi, Hee Been is the better...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am usually not a huge fan of buffet type resturaunts and I am glad that there are not many in they city of Atlanta. My parents wanted to take David and I here before we left for the airport. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good Korean BBQ place. Better than Yechon in my opinion. I did not order the dinner buffet b/c I'm a cheap bastard and $30 seems like a lot to me. I just ordered the bulgogi (the Korean BBQ dish of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely my favorite Korean buffet in the Annandale area. The choices range from very traditional korean fare, your typical chinese-japanese american buffet fare (eg. teriyaki chicken), excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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Nice selection and the grills at the tables was a really neat feature. We could select beef, chicken, shrimp, etc and grill at our table. This was even included in the price of the buffet. Good value for the...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After having tried nearly every Korean buffet in Northern Virginia, and being disappointed, I thought Hee Been would finally make my day. After all, it's the priciest of all of the Korean buffets....
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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Welcome to Hee Been! We have operated our family-owned business since 1964, the last ten years at our present (newly remodeled) location. Our name translated from Korean is hee which mean "fortune" and been...
restaurant.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I pretty much love this place. I've been here too many times to count and I always take out of town guests here. It's just incredible. The variety of good food, the quality, the service, the price. It...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good. Really big. Big buffet. Lots of choices. Think they said they have one in Seoul too. Wish we had one here in SF.
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The dol sot bi bim bap, duk mandoo gook, bulgogi, kalbi and banchan (and oksoosoocha) are terrific. I have had significantly better soon dooboo. Don't even try the sushi. But for traditional Korean...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always go for the buffet. All you can eat sushi is what you should expect - mediocre and unimaginative. After this the quality goes up - several good soups and a wide selection of entrees which...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good buffet! Actually, if you're in the mood for Asian, but don't know what you want: sushi, korean jigae's, soba noodles, chinese stir fry, korean bbq, this would be a great place to go. I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hee Been restaurant is the best buffet around hands down.The Korean BBQ there is great. I love the variety of other foods/dishes that they serve on the buffet line. On one side of the line seems to be...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is another one of my greater DC area (in Annandale) restaurants that I've frequented on multiple occasions. Their $25 all you can eat Korean BBQ buffet is pretty darn good, and is a solid choice...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed this Korean buffet. The selection was pretty good, the food was yummy, the setting itself was very clean, the decor was excellent, and the service was good. A for the clean bathrooms....
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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This korean buffet restaurant is better than Todai, nor any other Korean restaurant. No wonder they got so many awards and reviews from papers and magazines. I hightly recommend to anyone who wants to try new...
menupages.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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wide selections on buffet
kudzu.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Usually I don't like to go to all you can it buffet type of restaurant.But I went to this restaurant two time in 3 month.They got lots of dishes you can choose, and nice part is you can eat Korean BBQ...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Woo Hoo. 200 baby! Again. I just love celebrating this momentous milestone. So, as far as all you can eat Korean BBQ's are concerned, Hee Been can be described as the sexier sister of Ill Mee: The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow I didn't know they had buffets like this in the area...lots of choices and fresh sushi. If you like lots of food and grilled right in front of you this is the place. The selection on the Buffet...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The $16 buffet lunch on weekends is the best value around when you're really hungry (note: buffet is only open noon-3pm - best time to go is 12:30-1pm). Unlimited sushi (more on that later),...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent bulgogi and short ribs - do not come here for the sushi. Sushi is okay if you've opted for the buffet since it's included. It's a great deal with all sorts of asian cuisine but I find it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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For a buffet restaurant, it's better than the average. Even better than Todai restaurant in Fair Lakes Mall. Though the area stores surrounding Heebeen Restaurant might make you think twice about entering, the...
menupages.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy cow!! This a great group dinner place! We did the buffet style BBQ (must try the marinated SHORT RIB!) The short rib is tenered that you just want to eat a whole plate full! FYI - You don't even...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Based on the positive reviews here on Yelp, I decided Hee Been is a place I should give a shot to fulfill one of my regular Korean food cravings.Satisfy my cravings, it did... but it might have been...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How can you not love a Korean buffet?? Its a nice restaurant with all the Korean fixings to satisfy a big hunger. Its not the best food in the world, but thats expected of a buffet.
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sam R, you are spot on, bro. Han Sung Oak is king of kalbi as far as I'm concerned. I actually thought Hee Been was the best before they remodeled last year. What happened to the kalbi? I haven't...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for an engagement party today. I want to take my family here to expose them to a full array of high quality Korean delicacies. The Korean BBQ was excellent. The buffet was delicious, up...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I been... you been... we've all been to Hee Been! Maybe we haven't ALL been, but if you're talking about me, you now know that, "She been." (Yeah, yeah - groan and shake your head. Whateva. You know...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just got back from my nephew's 1 year birthday ... if you're Korean, you know the drill. Lots of people, lots of presents, lots of envelopes of money, lots of rice cakes and a whole lot of bowing and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last night and enjoyed some of the best Korean BBQ in the area. Each dining table has a gas grill built-in to it, and you have the option of grilling the meats yourself or having the server...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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excellent korean...
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renowned korean cuisine in alexandria...
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