Escoffier Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 This is totally exploratory, but if you'd like to learn something about Korean food, this could be the closest you can get to Korea without travel and airport security and the TSA massage. To Sok Jip is a VERY small restaurant in Annandale. It seats about 30 people. It's always busy (trust me on this, everybody waits unless you are there 10 minutes before they open). There's a good reason for this and it comes out of the kitchen. This is some of the most authentic Korean food in the DC metro area. Now the interesting part. We would like to take no more than 8 people to To Sok Jip for dinner in early February. This will give you a chance to brush up on your Korean and think about food you'd like to try. Dinner should cost around $25 a person. Not quite a Twenty Dollar Tuesday but close. A proposed menu, shared dishes, suggestions to come. We need a serious commitment to this because if To Sok Jip makes space for us, we HAVE to be there. Dinner will be fairly early in the evening because it gets crowded very quickly. Post if you're seriously interested in attending. If we get more than 8 people initially, we will do this again. Feb 12, 2013 at 5:30pm sharp. Do not be late. Bring cash (and your appetite). Second date: Feb 19, 2013. Same rules apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMatt Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I am definitely interested. Consider me on the list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstar965 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Interested +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 A proposed menu, shared dishes, suggestions to come. We need a serious commitment to this because if To Sok Jip makes space for us, we HAVE to be there. Dinner will be fairly early in the evening because it gets crowded very quickly. You're not going tonight, are you? This is just to gage interest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstar965 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 You're not going tonight, are you? This is just to gage interest? Geez--that soon hadn't occurred to me. Hoping this wouldn't be in the next 1-2 weeks. Early February? Of course up to escoffier and grover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 Okay, a running tally (incidentally, Grover and I just returned from To Sok Jip...a trip to look over the menu for suggestions for dinner...oh, and coincidentally, eat). The Feb 12 Group 1. TheMatt 3. Darkstar965 +1 4. thistle 6. Weezy +1 8. Kibbee Nayee and Lady KN The Feb 19 Group 1. cheezepowder 2, deangold +1 4. Albert Yi 5. Soup 6. noahcofc 8. DanielK +1 Some teasers from the menu, perhaps? How about a simple chicken noodle soup with home made flat noodles similar to fettucini, hunks of chicken, and broth that has flavor enough to be considered kosher? How about a clam soup with the same noodles and a broth that reminds you of Summer days at the shore? Crisp kimchi, marinated jicama that just might be addictive, cucumber kimchi with a nice crunch and lots of flavor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 You're not going tonight, are you? This is just to gage interest? Nope, we're gauging interest. We'll have to arrange this with To Sok Jip. If 10 of us showed up at one time, we probably wouldn't finish eating for two hours because everyone couldn't be seated at once. I'm thinking February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 If its a Monday or Tuesday, 2 please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I' m interested, depending on the date, possibly a +1- thanks for helping those of us who like Korean food discover new things... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Yi Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I'm interested but I live in Rockville/work in Bethesda so I don't know how plausible it is to drive there during rush hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 There are 4 Tuesdays in February. Personal preference is Feb. 12 at 5:30 at To Sok Jip. I realize this is somewhat early, but we're serious about this being a very small restaurant that fills fast. Add to that, they don't do reservations (I doubt they have ever even thought about doing so) and that nothing is pre-made so is made as ordered and you may be able to see why we'd like to be there early. Don't expect valet parking either. There is limited parking in front of the restaurant, there is some behind the restaurant and there is a large parking lot in front of the Giant. Here is some information about To Sok Jip. It's directly across the street from Honey Pig if you need a landmark to shoot for. I'd suggest parking in the Giant lot and walking toward Columbia Pike. Turn slightly left and walk in front of the stores in the building across from Honey Pig. The entrance is on the side across from the auto parts store. Here's a link to Google Maps. This should give you an idea of exactly where To Sok Jip is located. It is directly across the street from Honey Pig at 7211 Columbia Pike in Annandale. The entrance is between the white and black cars. DO NOT PARK IN FRONT OF JOSEPH'S COAT. YOU WILL BE TOWED. BE EARLY, BRING CASH, COME REALLY HUNGRY. DINNER STARTS AT 5:30pm PROMPTLY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 I'm interested but I live in Rockville/work in Bethesda so I don't know how plausible it is to drive there during rush hour. More than likely we could meet you at Braddock Rd Metro. I can understand rush hour driving, I did it for a number of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 That date (or other weekdays), & an early time works for me, I'll be solo, & will look forward to joining other Rockwellers for a delicious dinner, I notice that To Sok Jip has lots of seafood dishes, my favorites.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezy Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Weezy +1, please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kibbee Nayee Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Kibbee Nayee and Lady KN are in too. It's looking like you'll need two events..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 We've added 4 more spots (3 of which are already gone). There's one spot left. Jason C, shall I add you to the list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 Here's a link to the menu. Not the best, but will give you an idea. As a personal suggestion, any of the fishes, any of the soups. There's no "tableside grilling" but the galbi looked really good today when we were there. (The young lady sitting at the next table had some and I was tempted to grab a bite when she wasn't looking ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I'm looking forward to this, I'm going to try & have a few lunches at Kimchi House, to have something to compare to. I have a bad habit of ordering the same thing, that I've discovered I like, over & over-I'm ready to try something new... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezepowder Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I'd like to join (or be on the wait list if spots are filled). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 I'd like to join (or be on the wait list if spots are filled). We have a winner for the last spot Welcome cheezepowder. No doritos but plenty of Korean food goodness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 We have a winner for the last spot Welcome cheezepowder. No doritos but plenty of Korean food goodness. Speaking from experience, I wouldn't assume everyone will be able to make the exact date and time you decide on, so you may want to either announce a date and time, or keep taking names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericandblueboy Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I'm sure Steve and I can do it on a weekend, especially if you can order Bo ssam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 Speaking from experience, I wouldn't assume everyone will be able to make the exact date and time you decide on, so you may want to either announce a date and time, or keep taking names. "Feb. 12 at 5:30 at To Sok Jip" Here's the deal. we spoke to one of the nice ladies at To Sok Jip and we can bring 8 people on Feb 12. So, we will arrange a second dinner for Feb 19. We'll need four people on the existing list to volunteer to go the next Tuesday. With the second date, we can take an additional four, so who wants to volunteer to wait a week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezepowder Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I can go Feb 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I cant go Feb 12 but can make it Feb 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noahcofc Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I would like to go on February 19th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 If there is a spot for 19th, I would like to be added. Been there many times but have always gotten the exact same thing (grilled mackeral). Would love to try other dishes there. Soup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 I'm interested but I live in Rockville/work in Bethesda so I don't know how plausible it is to drive there during rush hour. Albert, can we move you to the 19th? That way you'll have time to plan getting to either Braddock Rd. or To Sok Jip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kibbee Nayee Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Lady KN and I are good for either date, so make any adjustments and let me know.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 Lady KN and I are good for either date, so make any adjustments and let me know.... You're good for the 12th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstar965 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Either date can work for us with 12th just a bit better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Yi Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Albert, can we move you to the 19th? That way you'll have time to plan getting to either Braddock Rd. or To Sok Jip. Sure. Honestly I can probably get off work early and just drive there. How early do you think I should leave from Bethesda? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 Sure. Honestly I can probably get off work early and just drive there. How early do you think I should leave from Bethesda? Depending on where in Bethesda, I'd say a bit over an hour to be safe. The problem is you can never tell when an accident will totally paralyze traffic on either side of the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 Either date can work for us with 12th just a bit better. You're on the list for the 12th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I'll take those last two spots on the 19th if they're still available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 I'll take those last two spots on the 19th if they're still available. You sir now own those two spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstar965 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I'll now be solo for the 12th so can scratch my +1. Hopefully that frees up a spot for someone else who can take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 There's one spot available on the 12th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iolaire Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 My wife Susan and me would be intersted in attending if there is a third date - or on the 12th if space opens on that day. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 My wife Susan and me would be intersted in attending if there is a third date - or on the 12th if space opens on that day. Thanks Is there enough interest to add a third date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexC Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Please add me to the wait list, if such a list exists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 Please add me to the wait list, if such a list exists. If you can do Feb 12, you're good to go. Darkstar is going to be a single so there's one spot open. I'll wait for your answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexC Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Feb 12 works... as long as there is a way to get there via metro. I'm a carless urbanite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 Feb 12 works... as long as there is a way to get there via metro. I'm a carless urbanite. Personally, I'm a hedonist . Annandale isn't exactly near, close to, conveniently located, within the proximity of anything Metro-centric. With that being said, If you can make it to the Braddock Rd. Metro by... oh 4:45pm, we should be able to pick you up (and we'll take you back there as well). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexC Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 What a deal! Thanks! See you there at 445 on the 12th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 26, 2013 Author Share Posted January 26, 2013 We're going to pick up Alex at Braddock Rd. Metro on the 12th at 4:45pm. If you need a ride, we can (with a minor bit of work carry 4 more people in additon to Alex (wear deodorant and be friendly, please). Send me a PM if you need a ride. We'll also be really nice and carry you back to the Braddock Rd. Metro because otherwise, it's a really long walk from Annandale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezy Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 It looks like my +1 is out on travel, but I'm still coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 My wife Susan and me would be intersted in attending if there is a third date - or on the 12th if space opens on that day. Thanks There is a spot for one on the 12th. Stay tuned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 Here is the current attendee list. 1. TheMatt 2. Darkstar965 3. thistle 4. Weezy 6. Kibbee Nayee and Lady KN 7. Alex C The Feb 19 Group 1. cheezepowder 3, deangold +1 4. Albert Yi 5. Soup 6. noahcofc 8. DanielK +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 I am looking forward to it. It's funny, my DH completed HS in Seoul, but he's not overly fond of Korean food, now me, from the backwoods of NC, I could eat it all the time, I appreciate the punch.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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