Oiso offers Korean street food

Oiso, a restaurant focusing on Korean street food, is having a soft opening on May 15.

The restaurant, located at 7133-C Columbia Pike, Annandale, is in the space formerly occupied by Gom Ba Woo.

The owner and chef, William Kim, is offering an original take on traditional Korean food, using all-fresh ingredients.

Oiso’s menu features kimbap, tteok-bokki (dishes based on rice cakes), Korean-style donkatsu, noodle dishes, barbecue, Korean beer, soju, and more.

Kim grew up in Busan, Korea, where he learned to cook from his mother and grandmother.

Oiso will have a Grand Opening on May 22, with free Yoju (soju and yogurt) cocktail tastings 4-8 p.m. Customers will receive a free Korean ice cream bar with the purchase of a main dish on May 22 through Father’s Day.

According to Kim, Oiso is the only restaurant in Annandale with a kiosk for ordering and self-service.

Kim says “oiso” means “welcome” in a Korean dialect. The restaurant’s symbol is a bunny known as “Happy Tteoki.”