I first heard about Manna Korean from an influencer on Instagram who has done several reviews on…read morethe hot food vendors inside Lotte Plaza, so I wanted to check it out for myself. I came with my family and we split the galbi dub bab (marinated short ribs over rice) and the home style bibimbap. Both came out hot and fresh pretty quickly after ordering. The short ribs were tender and flavorful without being overly sweet, and the portion over rice was filling. The bibimbap had a good mix of vegetables and meat, and once mixed together everything balanced well. Seating is shared in the main food court area and there was plenty of space to sit comfortably while eating. Overall it is a solid spot to grab Korean food while you are shopping and definitely worth trying if you are already at Lotte Plaza.

Average Korean grocery store food court food. Nothing to really go back for. Prices are cheaper…read morethan most but taste was so so. Got Korean kimchi fried rice that was so so. Sool tang beef soup was so so as well. Service was fast. Place had a lot of seating as well.

Came here to celebrate hubby's birthday. The restaurant is beautifully decorated inside and the…read moreservice is really top notch. It was our first time there. We picked the middle tier option. We thought it was a little pricey but the quality of meats was very good. And the amount of food you get was really a lot and this is coming from a heavy hitter at AYCE restaurants. They also included dessert. I only wish they allowed for AYCE options AND à la carte options, like Gyuzo Japanese BBQ in Rockville. It turns out they're owned by the same company. You must come very hungry to get your money's worth.

My second time here…read more I do really like this area of Columbia and realize that I want to hang out here more often. When you arrive at the restaurant, the hostess greets you and ask if you have a reservation. Both times I've been here, it wasn't too busy but it was during the week. Service is really good. They're always very helpful in explaining the menu. We went with the AYCE Master option. The Legend option with the Wagyu looks appealing but I can't justify spending $88 a person. Don't get me wrong, I have no problem spending the money, since most of it goes to alcohol when we're having dinner anyways, but it was a really nice experience. This would be a place I would bring friends from out of town who want to have an experience similar what you would find NYC or Vegas. We had a really good time, especially on $10 margaritas and all you can eat meat. The presentation is really wonderful and I love the thought behind the presentation when it comes out. The Wagyu Fried Rice and Curry is one of the bests I've ever had. And the scallops with butter on the grill were awesome. Definitely a favorite. I will add the the iPad that you order with will start a timer for 90 minutes, and you can only put in an order every ten minutes which was annoying, so I did feel a bit of pressure with ordering. The time limit is to control time spent which makes sense if it was busy. I would have given 5 stars if it weren't for the wet mop smell we had during dinner, but don't know if it is because it was hot out and the AC was not blasting high enough with all the grills going off, so it was kind of hot and sticky during dinner. I may come back next time to check out Happy Hour next time! Vibes are actually pretty cool. Service is great.

Been here a few times for Ramen and each time has been delicious. Highly recommend the shoyu…read moreshrimp tempura ramen with the okinowan noodles.

Service was quick and friendly. The fish was cut perfectly and very fresh. The vegetables were…read morefresh also. Cute decoration inside. Good for get-togethers with friends or family.

This is a really nostalgic spot for me, and I've been getting the Katsu and Udon Combo since I was…read morea kid. It's always the same lady at the stand and service is relatively quick. This is inside the Lotte food court, and seating is not hard to get/opens up pretty fast. Taste has stayed consistent and the udon always hits. I think this is a reliable spot to go to!

Haven't been to the Lotte cafeteria in years I'd say. It felt a bit nostalgic, and the selections…read morewere still good. I remember ordering a sushi platter from Ikkyu long time ago, but today we did cast iron pot udon and the lunch box. We enjoyed them very much, and the prices were reasonable. Order, pick up your order, and return the tray when done. Clean and quiet today - a Monday afternoon.

Finding myself again craving their small soondae platter, we ordered a small portion to-go…read more The dish came with a side of white rice, daikon, kimchi, and spicy sauce- I was a bit disappointed to discover either the small platter doesn't come with the pork trotter-ot they just forgot it, but we did get ample fresh sausage so no woes. The sausage was fresh, with the exact rich, meaty, chewy, spicy flavor profile I was hoping for. We ate a fair amount and still had ample for leftover dishes.

This place is located inside the food court of Lotte Plaza. One of the items I get most often is…read morethe gamjahtang. It is a hearty soup made with neck bones and potatoes I believe. This time I did carry out. It wasn't as good as I remembered but to be honest, it's been awhile and I forgot how I liked it. I usually eat it there and it comes out piping hot and then I add additional seasoning mixture of coarse salt and Korean pepper flakes. That was my mistake. Now I need to order again just to experience it as I remember liking it.

the staffs are outstanding, they made sure we were good. Thank you for your great customer service.read more

First time at this place. Sat us quickly. There was great service. The food was good. Very clean…read moreand friendly atmosphere. Would definitely come back again!

This is a great little restaurant inside the H Mart. This is authentic and tasty. I would come back…read morejust to eat here. Writhing was very tasty and fresh. There is a rather large menu to pick from. The portions are massive and the prices super reasonable. The quality and flavors are amazing!! Service was fast and they were friendly. There is a small eating area. They have a water fountain and cup available and some drinks for sale.

This is the Korean restaurant located inside of H Mart in Ellicott city. The staff here are super…read morefriendly and really helpful. Their menu is really quite extensive. I had their soft tofu stew the other day and it was really delicious and hearty. They also have a choice of either white rice or a purple grain rice. It's like a cozy, not very fancy casual eatery with good food. They will also give you extra kimchi if you ask for it. For $14 it's a decent hearty meal. I do think their noodles like jjanangmeong and jjamoong are quite good. It's been a while since I had them, but the stew is super solid. You can also eat the other prepared foods hmart sells here.

Staff is super friendly and attentive. Restaurant was super clean. The sushi very quickly came to…read moreour table after ordering! The chef even made us a baked salmon dish on the house, which was delish! However, it seemed like the rice my sushi was made with was part of an older batch or undercooked? It was kind of hard. My husband's rice had a better texture, more what you expect with sushi. But I could tell the fish was very fresh and so were the rest of the ingredients besides my rice. I think it was not the norm & definitely would give them another chance!

Might be the BEST sushi restaurant I have ever been to…read more As a California Native who works in Manhattan and occasionally visits Maryland, Oya Sushi might be the greatest hidden gem I have ever been to. I have been to many sushi restaurants that are high end and more affordable, but Oya is the best of both worlds. The quality and creativity in each dish is far out of the league of what you pay. The restaurant is on the smaller end, but the lighting, decor, and cleanliness is absolutely stellar! What I love is that the interior compliments the fresh and clean taste of the fish. Attention to detail in how everything is presented and plated shows the amount of care that the chef has for their customers. Additionally, they do not hold back on the things that matter. I chose to eat various dishes of fish, which require a lot of ginger to cleanse my palette after each fish, and Oya did not hold back. Where many other sushi restaurants lack, Oya dominates at. Service was absolutely amazing as well. The chefs were extremely respectful greeting you and the server was ready for whatever need you may have. More than supporting big chains that profit off of you by overstuffing you with a lot of rice and cheap fishy fish, I would HIGHLY recommend supporting a small business. Oya Sushi is one of the handful of restaurants that I wish I could exceed five stars. Everything about this place exceeded all expectations and I could not recommend this place more than any other sushi restaurant I have been to. It is a different type of love when you want to go around to all your friends, family, and co-workers to one day take them to a restaurant. Oya is a MUST eat when in Maryland.