Wonderful food. I love the Bibbimbap. The staff is so nice and the food is prepared fresh and quickly! Highly recommend.

Food is excellent. No complaints. Owners were friendly. Would recommend this to anyone who wants authentic Korean food. Parking is on the street, so be mindful when finding a space to park. read more

Drove the 30mi south into Baltimore in search of my latest Korean food obsession: YukGaeJong. (Spicy beef noodle soup) The weather is cold and soup has hit the spot On the corner, if you pull along side you'll think the bldg is for rent. The front view, the little open sign lets you know something is goin on inside, and the little tent above, w the name Ajumjee lets you know you've found it Street parking at .50/hr, on a Sunday there were plenty of places to park. There are basic tables and chairs for eating in; nothing overly inviting and in a cold day, no heat. Hoping my 1st encounter with this hit and spicy soup (also in a cold location) would be duplicated here. It was not The soup wasn't bad. It was just ok. Not as spicy as the first place I tried it, and seemingly with ingredients. Not a bad thing, just different About the same amount...enough to eat my full there, and to take home for later A few people came in and out -to go orders. And a foursome of young guys also sat and ate in. A friend suggested it might not be "as authentic" as it could be, specifically referencing the lack of a certain pepper that was likely the source of the spiciness in the soup from the locale in Va I'm giving the place a 2. Basic, cold/no heat (not very inviting), and the soup was just "ok" If I were in the area again, I might try something else...but def won't be driving 30mi out the way again read more

Ajumma Cuisine - Yukgaejan - Korean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I came inspired by a challenge my dear friend and I created to take ourselves out to eat by ourselves. The ambiance was homely and the pricing of the menu is quite nice. Compared to the number of years this restaurant has been open I was quite surprised by how worn down the chairs and tables were - which I think emphasizes the amount of people that come here since I do remember them being a better quality only a few months ago (before I began reviewing in Yelp). I've eaten their bibimbap before and the manduguk this time both on cold evenings, and they are incredibly warm and filling. The manduguk could have been less greasy on the soup, but I liked the Mandus they've used - they're chewy and light. I like the variety of vegetables they've added: bell peppers, carrots, onions, etc. I wish there were more vegetables as a veggie girl. I appreciated how the egg was made. At hind sight, the soup looks a bit disheveled - they don't put much into appearance of the food but it was pretty good for what it's worth. Compared to the homemade manduguk I eat, I feel this is slightly more fast food oriented given the larger, majority immediate college population they have to serve. But, I'm excited to come back to try the other dishes. read more

Ajumma Cuisine - Manduguk ( ) dumpling soup - Korean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I picked up food from Ajumma for a quick dinner. I ordered the Squid Bulgogi and my friend ordered the Honey Seoul Chicken. Both of which exceeded my expectations. We ordered our food to go, and the service was fast. We waited less than 10 minutes after ordering! The Honey Seoul Chicken was my favorite but slightly different than expected. It has small pieces of breaded chicken that were fried and then tossed in a sweet sauce. read more

Ajumma Cuisine - Squid Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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First the good: it was a good lunch Plenty of food, packed up nicely, and the rice was very good. Loved the aloe juice. Lots of space! And I got the one power outlet. And no one said a word when I took an hourlong meeting while plugged in. The bad: lunch special wasn't special. Restaurant was worn. And the bathroom. was, well, left a photo. Still, the veggies were great. read more

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Food type shit was fire asf. cheap and just strait gas. service workers were chillers too ambiance was aesthetic no cap

They make chicken and broccoli on the griddle. Simple inside with chairs and table. Menu had many items crossed out.

This place looks like a go to spot to get quick Korean food. I got the dumpling soup and my fiancé got the beef bulgogi and rice. He enjoyed his meal, but my meal was "okay." The soup had a lot of flavor, a bit salty. My main complaint is that I could tell the dumplings were store bought, not homemade. Lots of seating and the inside was clean. Quiet and chill atmosphere (here on a Sunday evening). I'll return to try their other items since the beef bulgogi was good and update my review accordingly. read more

Ajumma Cuisine - Korean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I stopped by here for dinner on a Thursday night. Place was pretty empty, but I've been curious about this place for a while. I ordered the spicy chicken bulgogi, and to say the least, I wasn't impressed. Because I ordered it spicy, there was definitely some added taste in there, but somehow there was no sense of flavor in it. I could taste the spice in my mouth, but it felt so repetitive/bland it felt like a chore to eat the entire order. The prices were very cheap and affordable at least, and the inside of the place looked clean and calming. The service was simply alright, though I perceived the cashier seemed very annoyed to take my order. Overall, I rate the place as being pretty average, and I likely wouldn't go there again just because of how much farther it is from me compared to other, better restaurants. read more

Ajumma Cuisine - Spicy Chicken Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Their beef and chicken bulgogi platters are always delicious. Place has a nice charm if you sit inside for a quick bite as well.

Ajumma was recently temporarily shut down by the health department, which lowers my review from 3 to 2 stars. Ajumma is your best bet for counter service quick Asian-American food near JHU. It's overpriced, but scratches the itch for beef bulgogi. Asking for a fried egg on top of your food is definitely the move here. The service has always been prompt and friendly, and food comes out quickly. read more

Ajumma Cuisine - Beef Bulgogi extra spicy with a fried egg + sriracha - Korean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Fresh ingredients and meals made to order in front of you. Veggies, chow mein and sriracha sauce make for a tasty meal. Close to the Hopkins campus and under $10 for most meals. I am not sure why I'm giving 5 stars but I can't think of a single complaint. $10 credit card minimum read more

Ajumma Cuisine - Vegetable Lo Mein - Korean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

This place is walking distance from Johns Hopkins and since it was freezing outside my niece and I wanted something hot and filling. The restaurant itself is outdated but good to stop by if you have a craving for Asian food and soups. The workers were funny and kept cracking jokes to my niece and I. The quality of the soups aren't superb, but they really hit the spot. They came out hot and tasty which is what we needed for the 20 degree weather. The Ramyun is basically your typical ramen in a spicy broth with scrambled egg. And the Yukgae Jang was the same, but with beef. I nearly fell into a food coma after. read more

They provided catering size trays of food for a birthday party. Bibimpap, noodles and mandu. The kids and adults loved it. They packaged it so that vegans, vegetarians and carnivores could serve themselves for a healthy and filling party meal. Thanks, Ajumma! read more

Ajumma Cuisine - Bibimpap catering package. Fresh and secure. - Korean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Discovered this gem today during the #quarantine (take-out only, of course) and couldn't have been more satisfied. Having a place like Ajumma close to where I live in Baltimore would be a game-changer. Very affordable and tasty food. We tried the Yukgae jang (soup), beef bulgogi, chicken bulgogi, and curry rice (w/ ground beef). All yummy, good portions, quick service. Would highly recommend! read more

More a 3.5 Don't think of this like a sit down korean restaurant like Nakwon, san soo kab san, jong gak, or a krn bbq place. This is a semi fast food version of a korean/japance style restaurant. You don't get sides or anything like that. I'm pretty sure their owners are the same as the previous CC carry out, and the food is similar. I know because it tasted pretty much the same this time around. The reason I don't like it that much is because they don't marinade most of the meat. When I watch them cook the chicken bulgogi, sukiyaki, beef sukiyaki, etc...essentially they bring out a fresh piece of chicken or beef that's not marinaded and then cook it in onions, veggies and add seasoning on the grill. The grill probably has a good amount of flavor on its own throughout the day. I'm not saying this isn't bad, but krn bulgogi that my mom makes and I know how to make..or most krn meats for that matter are marinaded to allow those flavors to penetrate the meat. The food is still fairly flavorful because it cooks in the oil, spices, onions, veggies but it's missing that edge that makes this place good for me. Most of the food is fairly oily. They give you lots of rice, so you'll get full. Most of the dishes come with veggies (not a whole lot for some ..sometimes just onions for bulgogi) but you will get full. IT doesn't get much better with each bite. but it's definitely decent food. I haven't had the krn soups (dumpling rice cake soup, soon doo boo(spicy tofu soup)) but i'm sure those would be good ...the main cash register lady (owner I believe) is very nice. She has formed some good customer relations with many students so that's nice to see. I have a feeling their soups would be good because those are really hard to mess up. I'd go back to try more of those things. Any of the dishes with meat, though...just don't hit the spot. They also don't give you that much meat especially in the sukiyakis. They'll break down the meat as they cook it, so you don't end up with good chunks usually. Probably about 3oz of meat per serving. I believe it's overpriced too. I wish they had like a 5 or 6$ standard meal with meat, half of the rice they give and veggies. If they lowered the price like $1.50 on everything i'd be a happy camper. With the prices they have (8.50-11 ish) i'd rather go to a san soo kab san or jong gak. read more

Ajumma Cuisine - Chicken sukiyaki - Korean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

After living near Ajumma for almost four years, I finally decided to try it with some friends who are great enthusiasts. I ordered the Pork Bulgogi with no spicy red chili pepper add on, which normally comes with it, and was disappointed initially as they still put the spicy flakes on. They were gracious and remade my order, but even after receiving my correct order I couldn't say I was very impressed by the food. Although I wasn't expecting this to be the best meal I'd ever had, I was slightly disappointed with the food as it was scarce in pork and overpowered by rice. I probably will not return here but glad I tried it. read more

Ajumma Cuisine - Pork bulgogi without chili pepper flakes - Korean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

A true hidden gem in Baltimore! A welcome change from family-style sit-down overpriced Korean restaurants, Ajumma delivers on good taste and generous portions. As far as casual dining Korean goes, there is no better place in Baltimore as far as I'm concerned. The pork bulgogi was perfectly cooked, but I have noticed that the spice level varies from "meh" to "I'm about to drink a gallon of milk". The bibimbab was refreshing as it was tasty. The noodles were okay, kind of reminiscent of a lo mein dish. Entrees in the $8-9 range, with generous portions (albeit of rice). A great place to introduce your friends to bread-and-butter Korean cuisine, esp. bulgogi. As mentioned before, I can confirm their excellent service to both Korean and non-Koreans. The original ajumma (which means auntie or middle-aged woman) is quite cheerful as she is attentive. I would definitely come here before a night of partying (then head to Nak Won at the end of the night for kalbi) read more

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This is an awesome little spot right by the JHU Homewood campus. The staff is super friendly and the food is great. I like to go with a meta item that's not on the menu, which is bibimbop topped with bulgogi. It's a lot of food but it's sooooo good. read more

Typical eatery in a college neighborhood. Food is mediocre and so is their customer service. Prices are a bit high for the quality of their food though. read more

I came to this restaurant looking for a light soup. I was recommended to get the dumpling soup and was told it was vegetarian. When I got to my office I was pretty certain the soup was in a beef broth with a fair amount of ground beef. I called the restaurant to make sure it was vegetarian, not because I'm a vegetarian but because I don't eat pork. The person who answered the phone seemed very annoyed and said there was only vegetables and tofu. I asked "is the tofu brown" because I've never seen tofu that looked and tasted exactly like ground beef. He said "only vegetables and tofu. I have customers. Goodbye". I was more bothered by being blown off than anything. The soup is actually quite good but I have a right to know what I'm being served. read more

Ajumma Cuisine - Beef or tofu? I was assured this was vegetarian. - Korean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Previously I did not want to go to this place since it had mediocre decor and they sometimes kept the air conditioning too low so it was hot inside. Recently I visited here a few times and I realize this place is quite a bargain for quick Asian-style food. I had the beef bulgogi with rice a few times and it was consistent. Good amount of juicy grilled beef with generous portion of veggies (onions and pepper) and rice for less than $10. The gyozas were also nicely fried. Also very quick and friendly service, pay before eat. To be frank, this place is not outstanding in terms of place, but there are only 4-5 mediocre Asian restaurants in the neighborhood and this place does have the best price-quality balance. read more

Ajumma means Elder Woman in Korean. When I walked in, there was no Korean anybody in there. Everybody that worked there was Hispanic. I decided to order a Beef and Pork Bulgogi. Got my order, went to my brother's work and tried them out. Both dishes had 25% Onions, 25% meat, and 50% rice. The flavors were pretty good but each dish was 9 bucks and the portions weren't that big. I did see a lot of Asians there, probably Korean and they were all skinny so the portions there might have been just right for them. The food here is made to order but quick and the food itself was pretty good. read more

SO. AWESOME. You have no idea how terrible it is for a little Asian girl like me to be away from good Asian food for months at a time. Hopkins doesn't serve decent Asian food, and the Chinese carry out in Baltimore is a joke. Ajumma rose to the challenge. I love love love their bugogi and bibimbap. They even sell aloe drink! It was like homecoming for me, even though I'm not Korean. The lady who owns this place is so cute and friendly. It's a real pity they don't accept J-cash. I'll be back, again and again. read more

I'm so surprised by some of these low star reviews, this place is fantastic. Two soups, fried dumplings and three drinks for 30ish bucks and the dumpling soup is hands down the best soup we've ever had- and we are big soup guys. Almost entirely cured my hangover. I am so happy to have found this place. read more

Apparently this was formally C&C Carryout. I'm new to the area so I didn't know that. However, I do like the new open air, modern design. Its simple menu mostly consisting of Korean food is also good too. As always, if you see Asians outnumbering non-Asians in an Asian restaurant, that is a good sign. The fact that many asians from nearby JHU come here seems to validate this. As to the food, it is pretty good. The bulgogi is definitely not the best I've eaten, but is fairly good, esp. for a more fast food style place. The curry chicken is nice and flavorful, albeit also not the best I've had either. Basically, it seems, Ajumma has solid Korean food offerings run by what seems to be a really nice group of Koreans. The decor is nice as well (and apparently, a vast improvement over what it was like as C&C). The prices are alright. They could be a little better, but it's definitely not terrible (though if they did lower the price a little more, I would definitely eat there most days on my lunch break). All in all, a nice semi-hole in the wall Korean joint with nearly authentic Korean food. read more

Not the best Korean food I've had by any means, but it has definitely improved over the years. I always order the bibimbap, which is great when I want a nice filling rice-based meal. From this place it has rice, lettuce, beef, carrots, and I don't think it has the egg on top but I can't remember exactly. If you're used to the bibimbap in the hot stone bowl with the delicious crunchy rice lining the bowl and the fresh delicious ingredients, this place will disappoint you. Prices are high for the quality of food (about $8 for bibimbap) but you get a huge portion! read more

In truth, this place might deserve only 3 or 3.5 stars, but you have to consider what else is available in Charles Village, which IMO is not much good. I'll give it 4. Let me start by saying I'm something of a stranger to Korean food. My sister was always more of the fanatic with this stuff. So keep in mind I'm not evaluating this food as Korean food, but just food. If I say it's good, then I don't mean it's necessarily good Korean food, I just mean I like it. And I do like it. I do like the food at Ajumma, but they need a better ordering procedure. How it works is you step to the counter and list your demands, then the lady smiles at you and you pay and you can stand around or go have seat at one of the tables (usually there's empty tables somewhere) and wait. Problem is that when she calls out the orders that are ready, you have no idea if it's your order or someone else's since you have no ticket number or receipt. I've come twice so far, once for the squid bulgogi and then for the beef bulgogi. A third time I cam with a friend, but we hadn't checked the operating hours so we came in an hour before opening; the nice lady served us anyway. One person said the food was dry, which I can kind of agree with. But it's not so dry that I actually mind. I think the bulgogi chicken will run you about $8-$9, plus tax. It's really not terribly expensive, still under $10, but I'm just stingy enough that I convince myself not to come out unless I really have to. read more

I only ever get the chicken bulgogi, extra spicy but I can tell you it is the bomb. It's hardly ever crowded and i think the price is just a wee bit high but totally worth it. This place deserves more business. read more

Ajumma Cuisine - Chicken bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

We went here for a small lunch break during a weekend course we were taking in Baltimore. This was a nice little surprise near Johns Hopkins University. So... it's ok. Compared to other Korean food places in baltimore alone, it's just ok. I think it's actually a fusion of some sort because I think I saw other things on the menu that was not necessarily korean food. Anyways, my friends got bulgogi with rice and a bulgogi sandwich. Both looked good and my friends said they were pretty good. I got the yuk-gae-jang. Now, disclaimer here, I'm not Korean. However, I am married to a korean who loves korean food and who has instilled in me the love of korean food. My measurement is based on my mother in law's cooking who is probably one of the best cooks ever in life. In any case, back the my order.... the broth of the yuk gae jang was really spicy for me... but I think the spicyness would be just right for my husband. That's not why I gave this place just an ok rating. The broth was spicy, but it wasn't quite as tasty/savory as other ones I've tasted (i.e. try nakwon's yuk-gae-jang and then compare). Also, there was not much meat in the dish... probably the least meat-y yukgaejang I've had.... and I've had lots (once, I went through a yukgaejang craze when all I ordered ever was yukgaejang... so i think my review of this dish is pretty legit). Anyways, usually it would come with clear noodles right? This one came with bean sprouts... which actually wasn't too bad. But just different. (sometimes I fear change). Maybe there were noodles in there... but I couldn't finish the dish because we had to hurry back to class. Anyways, the atmosphere is also very much like a school cafeteria and I guess I just missed the feel of a good ol' hole in the wall korean restaurant. This place was ok. Not bad... but not the best. Give it a try though. It's not a bad alternative if you are a student at Hopkins and don't feel like driving. read more

Super nice and speedy service. Not to mention the food is served really hot and delicious. It's perfect for this chilly weather! I haven't had anything in the menu that I didn't like. read more

Ajumma Cuisine - The Ramyun is delicious! - Korean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Always a decent place to go to and my go-to place for Asian food cravings near homewood campus. Food is always consistent and good and you can't go wrong. In the past couple of years though, I felt like there is less meat and more onions/filler in the bulgolgi. Behind the counter staff is always very nice and it's a great casual place with good flavors. read more

I only ever eat here when I'm doing laundry a few blocks down, but it usually satisfies my craving and the portions are so big that I can take half of it home. BEEF SUKIYAKI: This is what I usually get. It's pretty much just sauteed beef and cabbage in a delicious savory sukiyaki sauce over rice. It's really hearty, but it can get oily toward the bottom. FRIED DUMPLINGS: Don't get these. They are rectangular shaped and you can get the EXACT same ones at HMart in a bag for $5. So it's a little bit of a ripoff, but if you can't get to HMart, they are pretty delicious- but again: very oily. RAMEN: Another one I would avoid if you can go to HMart. They have the exact brand and you can buy a packet for $1 as opposed to almost ten times the price. They do put an egg in, so that's what one difference from the bag. BIBIMBAP: This is a delicious rice bowl with veggies and ground beef. This is the only other thing I might get besides sukiyaki because the beef is really flavorful and I don't know where to get all the veggies that they put inside. OVERALL- most of the dishes are around $10, which is pretty average for lunch and about the same price as chipotle, which is down the street and always busy. I would steer away from items that you can make at home like dumplings and ramen, but the more complicated rice dishes are a pretty delicious lunch choice. read more

I've been guilty in the past of walking in and immediately out due to poor decor choices. BUT. I finally ate there and it was pretty amazing. The owner came out and you could tell how passionate he was about his food. Almost everything could be modified to be vegetarian. He didn't even give me that "ew you don't eat meat" face. This is definitely me new go to take out spot. read more

Very good, if slightly low-brow, Korean takeout. It's not nam kang, but when you're in the mood for Korean on your couch it's a great choice. Plus the owner/cashier lady is sooooo nice! read more

I was in the mood for some spicy Korean food and decided to try this place since it is right in my neighborhood. I ordered the Chicken Bulgogi and the Yukgae Jang (Beef Spicy) soup to go. The lady at the counter was nice enough in taking my order and they went about cooking up my order. The meals average around $8 or more. The Chicken Bulgogi was tasty and the meat was spread over a layer of rice in the container. I must say though for $8.49, I would have expected more meat. I felt the meat to rice ratio was not enough and that's saying something for me who loves rice and typically always want more. The spice/heat was not hot enough for me, but I noticed in some reviews that others have asked for EXTRA spice. I will definitely have to try that. Overall, the chicken bulgogi was something I could see myself getting again. It wasn't the best that I've ever had, but it hit the spot since there isn't any other place that I can get the same meal within walking distance. The first thing I noticed with the Yukgae Jang soup was that the soup container had a hole in it. The holes were tiny and could have melted from the heat? My initial reaction as I walked home was "EW" because no clue really how the holes were made on the lid and it could have been a mess on my way home (luckily it wasn't). Also, the soup was $9.99. There was no option for a smaller size other than a quart. I will have to keep that in mind in the future because I don't think I will be buying a $10 soup for just myself again haha, but I really wanted soup today. I will have to see if they will provide me a smaller size option if I ask, but its not listed on the menu. The soup should have had shredded beef and I ate about 3 pieces of meat, but that was it. I think there should have been more meat in the soup and based on my other experiences with this soup at other places, it was definitely lacking. The menu was interesting. In addition to Korean platters, they also offered some Chinese food items such as Lo Mein Noodles and subs such as cheesesteak subs. Lastly, you can get side items such as chicken tenders and fries or even dumplings. That is quite the variety. This place is in prime location for me as it is a short walk from my apartment. I could see myself coming back if I am in a quick need of Take Out and desire Korean food. For that very purpose, I would try this place again depending on how badly I want Korean food. One thing to note is there is a $10 minimum for credit cards, so if you are not planning on spending that much, remember to bring cash! read more

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Clean, tasty, cheap and cheerful. The bulgogi, the chicken bulgogi (not what you would expect - spicy and red), and the sukiyaki all hit the spot. Friendly, cheerful service. Fast preparation on an open grill visbile from the dining area. read more

I'm a big fan of Korean food - especially bulgogi. It was refreshing to go to a order-up counter. Prices were good and the bulgogi was excellent as well. I definitely would recommend the steamed dumplings as well. It was like they put jap chae in a bun and it was quite the tasty combo. Only downside is that parking was a bit hard to find. Will definitely be back! read more

I will profess to say that I don't have a wealth of experience when it comes to Korean food. However, I stopped by this establishment since its a stone throw from my apartment. I ordered the beef bulgogi spicy it was decent not too bad, a couple of friends ordered the chicken bulgogi and shrimp steak dish, they said it was decent. All in all to get a quick inexpensive, and plentiful bite give it a whirl. On my next trip there I will try the pork bulgogi. read more