Soricha - Annandale

I came here with friends for one thing. Bingsoo. This was the best bingsoo I've tried in the DMV. It wasn't too sweet. And I love that I can adjust the level of sweetness and add toppings. Perfectly crafted to my taste. The interior was open, bright and cozy. They had a floor space for you to sit Korean style. You order directly through their app or order at the counter. The staff were friendly and courteous. They will see me often.

Someone recommend this place to me because they said they loved the bing-soo, but I didn't love it. I got the Greentea Bing-soo, and I did not like it, but that could also be because I don't really like green tea. I also like the mochi to be a little firmer and chewier, but it was pretty soft. I wish they had some bing-soo that was fruit flavored, like mango or something. It definitely isn't something I would come back to get. It also seems pretty expensive. I also ordered the Cro Waffle with whip cream and chocolate syrup. I didn't love it either. I didn't really like the texture of the waffle, and I thought the addition of the maple syrup was unnecessary. But, the waffle was very nicely presented and looked really good. The service was good, and I like the ambiance of the place. The space is very cute and has a decent amount of seating. With that said, I still probably wouldn't come back here again. I can see why people might like it, but I think it just isn't my cup of tea.

Food 3. Service 3 ambiance 5 I didn't love the bingsu. I probably just like something with fruit but this was underwhelming. I like red bean and mochi and it should have been more enjoyable but I had two bites and didn't need more. The service was fine but they shooed us out the minute they were closed which was a little awkward too. Very nice ambiance, felt like a traditional tea house.

Another amazing time, we ordered the black sesame bingsoo and it was perfect. I like adding mochi and red bean. The mochi somehow remains perfectly soft and the red bean is nice and sweet. I like ordering the tea because it's refreshing with the shaved ice. Ordering is convenient through the online system. I'm so happy it's busy and they were able to open a second location in Tysons. It's also amazing to see different generations all under one roof. I made a comment to my wife that I think this might be better than the bingsoo we had in Korea earlier this year. She looked at me O_O, but I stand by my decision.

If you like tea, this is a good place to go and really enjoy it. The inside was clean and the all staff were nice, if you had a question. Most of the ordering is done by scanning the QR code. The rose tea and small dessert bits came out very fast that I ordered. I recommend this place if you are just looking for a different experience.