My friend and I shared one order of the walnut shrimp and it was enough for the both of us! We…read morethoroughly enjoyed our meal. We were both expecting walnuts in our shrimp but there weren't any maybe that's a known thing but it surprised us. The bao buns were different from any I have had before. They were larger and less sweet not bad just different! Nonetheless It was delicious, I can't wait to go back and try more. The chicken bao looks amazing. The location I went to was packed and there wasn't much space to sit. Definitely feels more like a to-go place. Despite it being packed service was excellent and fast.

I'm normally a BIG fan of Ekiben, especially the Tacklebox, so it honestly pains me to leave a…read moreless-than-great review because this was definitely more of a one-off bad experience than my usual experience with them. I placed a catering/pickup order at 8:30 AM for my friend's birthday, with a scheduled pickup time of 12:30 PM. When I arrived to pick up the order, I was told that everything I had ordered was sold out. The frustrating part was that I was never notified ahead of time, so I had no opportunity to make another selection before arriving. Since my friend doesn't eat chicken, I had to find another seafood option on the spot. Once I found something that would work, I had to pay an additional $15 and then wait another 20 minutes for the new order. I normally go to the Locust Point location and have never really had issues there, so I don't want this experience to give the impression that I think Ekiben is bad overall. This was genuinely just one bad experience. The food itself is still AMAZING. I'm obsessed with the Tacklebox, the tempura broccoli is , and the chili noodles are an absolute SMASH. I'll definitely still be back because I genuinely love Ekiben -- I just hope there's better communication when an item from a scheduled order is no longer available.

The Tacklebox is everything I remembered and more! The catfish was perfectly crispy on the outside,…read moretender and flaky on the inside, and the combination of fresh veggies, rice, and signature sauces made every bite incredible. A huge thank you to the Ekiben team for bringing the Tacklebox back, even if only for a limited time. It's been missed, and you definitely made a lot of longtime fans happy. I hope this amazing dish finds its way back to the menu again in the future it's truly one of the best meals in Baltimore! 10/10. If you haven't tried it yet, don't wait!

Gosh ! , no words to explain how much we Looooved this place. AMAZING all around from the food to…read morethe service million stars. Incredible vibe and atmosphere. Person helping us - Mr Yon so kind and so helpful , definitely deserving of a huge raise very soon. Thank you guys. We are so happy we came across Ekiben on our spring break journey.

Best place to eat!!! KokoYami is honestly one of my favorite…read moreplaces to eat! Everything I've tried has been fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The portions are generous, and you can really tell they care about the quality of their food. The hibachi is absolutely delicious, the sushi is fresh, and the Korean wings are so flavorful! The staff is always friendly, welcoming, and attentive, which makes the whole experience even better. This place is truly a hidden gem! Great food, great service, and great value. I highly recommend KokoYami to anyone looking for delicious Asian food. I'll definitely be coming back again and again!

I visit this spot often for sushi, even if I don't review it every time. We decided to try a few…read moreother dishes, and they were tasty -- just very expensive compared to the sushi. With prices like that, we'll keep coming back, but we'll stick to what they do best: the sushi.

Great service. Very busy. Fast and friendly. Great fresh sushi. Lots of specialty rolls to choose…read morefrom. Dine with confidence

Walked in and it was completely empty, but then someone came and served us and it was attentive…read moreservice the rest of the time. We ordered just after 3 o'clock and they did not give us the lunch special which apparently ends at 3pm, but it was 3:06 so that seemed a little bit silly practice for an empty restaurant, but it was after 3 so I get it. The sushi was very dry. I got the shrimp tempura, the sweet potato tempura, and the mango shrimp tempura... and I think that's the first time I didn't finish my sushi or take it home because it was just not that great. The shrimp tempura roll was literally just shrimp tempura wrapped in rice and seaweed with some eel sauce. The mango shrimp tempura was the same thing but with mango on top. The sweet potato roll was exactly as I expected though. I was kinda disappointed after reading the reviews! I wouldn't go back for sushi... the calamari was yummy though!

First impressions were not good. But, my daughter has been stopping here a couple times each month…read morefor take out. I have noticed an improvement in the food over time and I promised, as I always do, to revisit my review with an improved score. So now (I give it three stars) but my daughter insisted on 4 stars for flavor and consistency. We typically order chicken with broccoli, steamed dumplings, crab rangoons, shrimp egg rolls, and beef in garlic sauce with mixed vegetables. My daughter has developed a raport with the front of house lady who occasionally puts a piece of fruit or two in our bag. They have not improved their sales area yet but we can hope. I recommend that you try them if you have a craving for Chinese food at a reasonable price. This is carry out only.

A picture is worth a thousand words and, yes, this curry tasted as bad as it looks :(read more

Your average indo-chinese - portions are decent but for the price point, I didnt feel like you were…read moregetting a lot for your money. The chicken fried rice was good and I would prob get that again but the general Tso Chicken - where is the chicken? Tastes like all batter and very thick sauce that is hard to get through. Overall, just OK.

I really enjoyed this restaurant. The food was fresh and full of flavor. The staff was friendly,…read moreand the place had a nice atmosphere. I would definitely come back! The mango drink is amazing

Rarely do I visit a restaurant where the food looks exactly like the picture before you even take a…read morebite and then tastes even better than it looks. Ekiben did that. I had been here once before, before moving to the area, and thought it was great then. This time? Extraordinary. I came in about an hour before closing, and anyone who eats out knows food can sometimes feel different that close to closing time. Not here. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and just as good as if I had walked in at peak dinner time. On top of that, I had an issue with my online order/payment. It looked like the charge was processing through my account, but they had no record of the order. Instead of making me feel like a problem, the person helping me was patient, kind, and genuinely tried to figure it out. I felt treated like a hungry customer who needed help not like someone trying to get over. The food looked good, tasted amazing, and the people were helpful, welcoming, and kind even near closing. The space was welcoming as well. The corner store ..... come on in. Come on in. Come on in. Top-notch all around

Heard great things about the Maryland softies and decided to give it a try. We came on Saturday…read moreduring lunch and surprisingly only one person ahead in line. After we ordered, a lot of people came and and line was out the door. The softies was a solid choice and deliocus. It is a really big sandwich, crispy soft shell crab and very heavily seasoned with old bay. It was perfect to share between two people as we have ate a bit beforehand. Overall I would be coming back to try the neighborhood bowl and the rest of their menu. This place had a couple of seatings inside and out.

Ikkyu is inside Lotte's food court and is my favorite choice out of the 4 restaurants inside!…read more Tonkatsu 10/10 - crispy, lots of sauce - comes with rice, pasta salad with cucumbers, a side salad, pickled yellow radish, and a small bowl of miso soup - they used to also give kimchi but I guess they updated the menu Once you order, they'll call your order name/number on the intercom once it's finished. Service is relatively quick!

Chicken katsu was good. The chicken was a little dry but the sauce was good…read more I liked that it came with sides and rice and miso soup. Inside little plaza.

Nice hidden spot for a laid back Asian restaurant. Happy…read moreHour was a nice surprise! Plenty of great selections! The rolls were small but for the price and taste, they're pretty good The fried calamari were tender but the coating was too heavy. We liked the Tempura sampler, it came with 2 shrimps, broccoli, potato & sweet potato. Service was quick and our server was nice , attentive and efficient The main menu looked really good, so we'll be back

Four stars because you can't beat these happy hour prices (see pictures)…read more We stopped in at 5pm on a Thursday for happy hour and had the entire place to ourselves for the first 30 minutes. Service was prompt. It definitely feels like you're sitting in a stop mall at the bar. Overall the food and cocktails were just okay. If it weren't for the price I would have given it 3 stars. In this economy, this is a great spot for happy hour.

"Well Worth The Wait" I've been meaning to get to Azumi's for quite some time now and on an…read moreimpromptu meeting I finally got my wish. The first thing I noticed when entering the establishment, was that the decor and ambiance hit from a very cool angle ( and the outside area views definitely set things off and enhanced the experience that much more ! ) As I familiarized myself with the Asian infused menu ( Japanese cuisine ) and opted to try the snow crab fried rice... and this was definitely a decision I won't regret ever !! The minute I set my eyes on the meal, I was instantly impressed because you could see chunks of snow crab meat loaded on top of the rice. From my very first forkful I was all in.... The texture and flavor of the rice left my tastebuds in total awe. And the way the rice and crab meat merged together in a form of flavor filled euphoria made me want to personally hug the chef to show my gratitude. I was up against the clock... but my next outing to Azumi I promised myself I would sit down comfortably and take it all in ! Upscale Vibrant Location on the Bmore Harbor that everyone should try at least once ! Amazing Food... Amazing Service... And such an Amazing Scenery !!!

I'm sad to write a review for a friend who personally sought me out to tell me about their…read moreexperience this weekend when the visited to celebrate her husband's birthday. I haven't dined here before and might have heard of Azumi but I'm not too sure. She mentioned the portions sizes were small and her fish entree only came with miso dipping sauce and no other sides. Their server didn't inform them of this when originally ordering so she had to order additional sides after their entrees came. They also ordered wagyu fried rice and wagyu air fried rice (what's that?) She did say the fish was good but they all left hungry. These entrées, two cocktails plus two reg bevs came to over $200. The price wasn't a problem however they felt the value when it comes to quantity and price, left them looking for more. They choose Azumi for her husband's 60th birthday celebration and had to ask the server about how they would celebrate him since the check was about to arrive and nothing had happened. Their server asked if they were ordering something from the dessert menu and my friend declined. The server then came back with a small bowl of ice cream on top of a block of ice and three spoons . . . . She said they were all surprised and basically laughed at the "birthday" treat before them and how they were supposed to share the palm sized ice cream. She said multiple times they wouldn't go back and how disappointed her husband was with his birthday dinner experience while telling me the story. SMH I felt bad and asked her why she didn't ask me for a suggestion because yall know, we know who won't disappoint. She also didn't take any pics and I scolded her about that lol. I may have to fully recruit her to the Yelp family so she can do her research first although she stated her husband seen them on Tik Tok or IG. I have learned from that as well.