Mandu – Korean
Stepping into Mandu feels like an invitation to a soulful Korean feast, where the air is thick with the savory scent of hand-folded dumplings and the irresistible sizzle of golden scallion pancakes. The kitchen masterfully balances tradition and flair, offering a sensory journey through the addictive crunch of double-fried chicken and the comforting, rhythmic crackle of rice crisping in a hot stone bowl. It is a vibrant sanctuary where smoky grilled skewers and earthy roasted sweet potatoes celebrate the bold, heart-warming essence of Korean home cooking.
453, K Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20001 +12022896899 https://www.mandudc.com/location/k-street/0Cuisine: Korean
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Mandu
Dairy-Free at Mandu
Mandu in Washington has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasoned Bean Sprouts, Poached Pear Salad and Gamja Jorim. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Mandu
Mandu in Washington has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Gamja Jorim, Seaweed Muchim and Pickled Cucumbers. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Mandu
Mandu in Washington has 21 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasoned Bean Sprouts, Poached Pear Salad and Kkwabaegi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Mandu
Mandu in Washington has 5 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soon Doobu, Gamjatang and Cool as a Cucumber Cocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Mandu
Mandu in Washington has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seaweed Muchim, Pickled Cucumbers and Cool as a Cucumber Cocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Mandu
Mandu in Washington has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seaweed Muchim, Pickled Cucumbers and Cool as a Cucumber Cocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Mandu
Mandu in Washington has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seaweed Muchim and Pickled Cucumbers. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Mandu
Mandu in Washington has 14 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasoned Bean Sprouts, Poached Pear Salad and Pickled Cucumbers. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Mandu
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Dolsot Bibimbap | 139.6 g | 75.6 g |
| Soon Doobu | 4.3 g | 58.1 g |
| Budae Jjigae | 129.3 g | 54.2 g |
| Chap Chae | 30.8 g | 44 g |
| Kimchi Jjigae | 21.1 g | 40.4 g |
| Gamjatang | 27.9 g | 37.5 g |
| Duru Jjigee | 59.3 g | 32 g |
| Dakkochi | 21 g | 30.5 g |
| Bulgogi Sliders | 21.5 g | 29.1 g |
| Gaji Bokum | 69.8 g | 28.1 g |
| Korean Fried Chicken Sliders | 126.4 g | 27.9 g |
| Poached Pear Salad | 10.7 g | 24.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Tuesday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday - Monday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Mandu - $14: beef & pork, shrimp, or veggie dumplings. steamed or pan-fried Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dakkochi - $13: grilled chicken skewers, pickled garlic mayo, ssam Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pa Jeon - $16: mixed seafood pancake, scallion, korean peppers Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Juk - $14: korean rice porridge, shredded chicken, poached egg Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) - $15: double-fried chicken wings, sweet and spicy soy glaze Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poached Pear Salad - $14: poached korean pear, radicchio, radish, perilla, scallion, persimmon vinaigrette, puffed wild rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Twice Baked Goguma - $14: crispy korean sweet potato, chestnut and korean sweet potato puree, doenjang caramel, perilla, and gochugaru sesame salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Dolsot Bibimbap - $26: rice, assorted chilled veggies, bulgogi, egg Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saewoo Bokum - $34: spicy shrimp and vegetable stir fry, korean chilies, chilled somyen noodles Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gaji Bokum - $28: sautéed eggplant, roasted pork belly, rice cakes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chap Chae - $27: sweet potato noodles, brisket, spinach, mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kimchi Bokum Bap - $25: butter roasted kimchi fried rice, perilla, shredded seaweed, egg yolk Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ddukbokgi - $28: chewy rice cakes, gochujang, onion, bulgogi Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Galbi - $40: sweet soy-marinated short rib, rice, ssam, ssamjang Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bulgogi - $40: thinly sliced rib-eye, rice, ssam, ssamjang Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dak Jjim - $29: braised chicken thighs, potatoes, onion Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duru Jjigee - $34: gochujang marinated pork belly, kimchi, rice cakes, tofu Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gamjatang - $30: pork rib stew, greens, potatoes, perilla seeds, sweet potato miso Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kimchi Jjigae - $29: kimchi stew, braised pork shoulder, tofu Dietary tags: South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soon Doobu - $33: silken tofu stew, shrimp, scallops, clams, soft egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dduk Mandu Guk - $29: beef broth, beef & pork mandu, rice cakes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yukgaejang - $29: spicy beef stew, brisket, noodles, shiitake, bean sprouts, egg Available at: dinner, lunch
Bar Menu
- Bulgogi Taquitos - $11: bulgogi marinated brisket and fontina cheese rolled in a corn tortilla, salsa verde, house chili sauce, cilantro, onion, cotija cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bulgogi Sliders - $15: two bulgogi sliders on toasted brioche buns with garlic kimchi toum, perilla, and spicy pickled radish Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korean Fried Chicken Sliders - $15: two korean fried chicken sliders in a sweet and spicy soy glaze, toasted brioche buns, kewpie mayo, and pickled radish Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac n' Kimcheese - $13: shin noodles with sauteed kimchi, cheddar, spiced breadcrumbs and scallion Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korean Corn Cheese - $10: sweet corn, creamy mozzarella, scallion, served in a hot skillet with mandu chips Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Budae Jjigae - $22: ramen noodles, cheese, sliced andouille sausage, spam, tofu, kimchi, pork and beans, rice cakes, mushrooms, scallion Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Kimchi - $5 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasoned Bean Sprouts - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickled Cucumbers - $5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed Muchim - $5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soy-Pickled Radish - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Kimchi - $5 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Cakes - $5 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gamja Jorim - $5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Croiffle - $10: croissant waffle, black sesame crémeux, black sesame brittle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Kkwabaegi - $9: twisted donut, fall spiced sugar, persimmon curd Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Banana Pudding - $8: banana crémeux, banana chips, tapioca pearls, coffee syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Sorbet - $8: seasonal rotating sorbet, made by Dolcezza Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
Beverages
- Cool as a Cucumber Cocktail - $14: tanqueray gin, korean cucumber water, lilet blanc, lime juice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Atkins, Low-Cholesterol, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sesame Street Cocktail - $14: sesame infused tito's, amaro taverna, honey syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Smokey Korean Cocktail - $14: el silencio, dolin rouge, mandu tonic, gochugaru pepper flakes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Hogwash Cocktail - $14: bacon-washed rye, dom b&b, peach bitters
- Mandu Mule - $14: tito’s, fresh-pressed ginger, lime, angostura
- No Way Rosé - $14: aperol, house-made made yuja sour, sparkling rosé Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Soju Bottle - Chum Churum - $21: rice and grain extract Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Soju Bottle - Chamisul Fresh - $21: charcoal filtered Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Soju Bottle - Jinro Is Back - $23 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Flavored Soju Bottle - $23: grapefruit, strawberry, or plum Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Sojutini - $8: aloe, peach, mango, pear, grape, orange, or yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- Makgeolli - $20: kook soon dang: sparkling rice wine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- House-Made Ginger Beer - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Yuja Lemonade - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Fountain Soda - $3
Frequently Asked Questions about Mandu
- Is Mandu dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Mandu has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasoned Bean Sprouts, Poached Pear Salad and Gamja Jorim.
- What can I eat at Mandu on a dairy-free diet?
- Seasoned Bean Sprouts, Poached Pear Salad and Gamja Jorim carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Mandu have vegan options?
- Yes. 14 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Seasoned Bean Sprouts and Poached Pear Salad.
- Is Mandu gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Mandu?
- Dolsot Bibimbap, at roughly 75.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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