I placed a pickup order with Mission BBQ; however, the experience I encountered when I arrived to…read morecollect my food was deeply disturbing and, in my opinion, undeniably rooted in racism. When I approached the pickup counter, there were approximately four or five customers ahead of me. I waited patiently for my turn. During that time, I observed a tall, husky gentleman with a blond receding hairline interacting with customers. He was warm, engaging, considerate, and approachable with everyone he assisted. Standing beside him was a younger employee, approximately 19 years old, with brunette hair hanging down to his eyebrows. As the line became shorter and there was only one person ahead of me, the younger employee repeatedly stared at me. At first, I attempted to be polite and welcoming -- I smiled at him and subtly gestured in case he was ready to assist me. However, it quickly became clear that the look he was giving me was not an ordinary glance. It was a look that communicated, "You do not belong here. Why are you here?" -- a look many Black people unfortunately recognize all too well when confronted with prejudice and hostility. The moment I acknowledged him, he rolled his eyes and walked away. I then waited for the taller employee to assist me instead. Yet the second I approached the counter, his demeanor completely changed. The friendliness, patience, and professionalism he had shown everyone else disappeared. His tone became dismissive, irritated, and impatient. After receiving my food, I was then met with another unfriendly expression from a customer whose face reflected visible disgust that I was even there. I do not care what color someone's skin is, what hairstyle they wear, what religion they practice, or what they choose to wear on their head. This is 2026 -- not 1930. Your company publicly prides itself on supporting first responders, firefighters, police officers, and medical personnel. Those individuals come from every race, culture, religion, and background imaginable. If an Arabic EMT wearing a hijab had walked into your establishment that evening, would your staff have treated them with the same level of discomfort and disgust? After tonight, I honestly believe the answer would be yes. What makes this even more disappointing is that I have visited this location before during daytime hours -- typically between 1 PM and 4 PM -- and have always experienced pleasant service from both staff and customers alike. Until tonight, I had never felt unwelcome at this establishment. No customer should ever be made to feel inferior, unwanted, or judged simply because of the color of their skin. What makes this even more upsetting is what Mission BBQ says it stands for. Your company proudly promotes "Proudly Serving Those Who Serve," honoring military members, police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and first responders. Those heroes come from every race, religion, culture, and background. America today is diverse, and the people serving and protecting this country reflect that diversity every single day. That is why the treatment I experienced tonight felt so wrong and hypocritical. The looks, the attitude, and the dismissive behavior I received made me feel unwelcome simply for being Black. That goes completely against the values your establishment claims to represent. Respect, patriotism, and service to others should apply to everyone -- not only the people your staff are comfortable with.

Came here for a monthly dinner group. It was my first time coming and visiting this Mission…read morelocation. Though the food was good, service great and restaurant and restrooms very clean, I felt the portion size was really small for the amount I paid. A two meat platter, both the pulled pork and moist brisket were really good, but both portions were super small. The green beans with bacon were good and a reasonable size and the cornbread, albeit very tiny, was very good. I half wonder if the portions would have been larger if I got single meat platters instead of the two meat but I don't know for sure. The hot BBQ sauce was kickin' and the sweet tea super delicious. I'll definitely be back because I have this dinner group monthly and I probably will try a single meat platter the next time I come back to see if the portion size is larger. Otherwise everything was good and very enjoyable. I enjoy the food at Mission BBQ!

Good food with hefty portion sizes…read more The Canopy is a grab n go BBQ joint that delivers classic American favorites from chicken, beef, and pork. Food is constantly cooking and ready to be served hot and fresh. Canopy is great when you need a quick meal to feed your family or to feed a party. They'll have your needs and serve you fresh and fast. Of my favorite foods, the Maryland style pit beef is my biggest recommendation. Whether in a sandwich or on its own, the meat is juicy and tender, and a perfect vessel for their in-house BBQ sauce. While I did like the textures of their other meats, some of Canopy's dishes could use some extra seasonings, especially their ribs. You can fix it yourself with some added salt and sauce, but it does feel like something is missing when you bite into them as they are. Canopy offers a variety of stable BBQ sides such as mac n cheese and french fries. All served in a variety of sizes. Canopy is a decent BBQ joint that needs a little bit more love to make it great.

Absolutely the worst ribs and chicken I've ever had. Part of the chicken tasted undercooked/raw…read morewhile other parts were dry, and the overall flavor had a very old, gamey taste that honestly turned me off from chicken altogether after eating it. I even had my father taste it to make sure I wasn't overreacting, and he agreed. At one point, even my dog wouldn't eat the scraps. The ribs were also disappointing and lacked any authentic BBQ flavor. The fries were okay, but even they had a slightly odd taste like the oil may have been old. Customer service was very mixed. Carl was unfriendly, sighed repeatedly, and acted annoyed whenever we asked questions. He came across very gruff and seemed like the last place he wanted to be was at work. On the other hand, the cashier was extremely friendly and personable -- smiling, holding the door open for us, and very upbeat. The contrast between the two employees was night and day.

The customer service here is amazing. Our server was extremely attentive and helped us order since…read moreit was our first time. We ended up ordering brisket as our beef dish, seafood pancakes, tiger shrimp, and bbq chicken. With all the animals represented it was sure to be a good time. The brisket was excellent and the sides they give you pair up really well with the meat. My favorite was actually the bbq chicken. It was so tender and soft and the rice allowed me to soak up all the sauces from the dish. The tiger shrimp came unpeeled and the size of each shrimp was huge. It's served with butter and I could've easily eaten a dozen more. Honestly, everything here was a knockout and I can't wait to come back and try more.

Food: 5/5 get the bossam. PLEASE. Everything else was delicious as well (corn cheese, kalbi jjim,…read morecold noodles, brisket). I've been here plenty of times and it never disappoints! Service: 5/5 server was very kind, cooked the meat for us, and was amenable to getting us plates and bowls for sharing food. Ambiance: K-pop music that isn't too loud in the background. Tables are not too close to each other. There are 2 levels of seating, bathrooms only on the lower level.

I haven't been to Pig Pickers in quite some time, but I figured since Mission BBQ was closed. I…read moremight as well try them again. So my daughter and I got a full rack of ribs. A side of macaroni and cheese and kale. The ribs were hard, grizzly and not very good. The mac & cheese was also not very good. The kale was good. It cost $34 for carry out and it wasn't worth half that I will not be going back again. As a side note the young man who brought our food out was nice.

My first stop at this place even though I have wanted to try it for some time. Ordered at the…read morecounter for take out and it took 30 minutes to get my order. May be best to order in advance. We tried three sides and they were good, not anything spectacular, but good. The pulled bbq was tangy and I liked it. I would definitely get it again. We wanted the ribs, but they were sold out when I came about 5 PM. I also ordered wings and requested that they were extra crispy, but they were extra soft, so I was pretty disappointed in that. The insides of the wings were too pink for me, so I had to put them into the microwave to make sure they were cooked. I'll give them another try the ribs.

You can't beat the value for the price. The lunch buffet is all you can eat sushi and Korean food…read more It's located in the rear of the Koreatown shopping center. The inside is pretty spacious. Plenty of seating available even when the parking lot is packed for the lunch rush. The price is 19 per person. The sushi was good but not all that great of a variety. Most contained tuna and salmon. The buffet had a lot of choices. I enjoyed the spicy pork and the bulgogi. Then also had a cinnamon punch and lemonade. This is my first time try cinnamon punch and I could say that it was quite interesting but not something I would get again. The lemonade was good but very sweet so I had to diluted with some water. Overall, a good place to come if you are very hungry because you will definitely be able to get your moneys worth .

**Good value for all-you-can-eat!…read more I came on a weekday for their lunch special with all-you-can-eat sushi and Korean dishes. The price is very affordable! You do have to be here from 11am-2pm (I believe). I came with a large group and we were seated very quickly. Everyone thought it was a fantastic value. My Korean friend even said some of the dishes remind him of his mom's cooking, which I think is a very high compliment :) Since it's so affordable and a buffet, don't expect anything intricate or outstanding. I found that some of the sushi was not savory/flavorful enough. And I wish there were some dessert options. But overall, I do like this place!

6/10/2026 Looking for something while in the city decided on…read moresome Korean fried chicken and a little drink this is where the rain and yelp lead me. The place was pretty empty but the place had a nice feel. I started with the wild berry soju lemonade that hit the spot and the fried seaweed rolls that came out hot and fresh. I also wanted to order the fish cake soup but they only had it on large(on the menu it clearly says they have small FALSE ADVERTISING) it really would have hit on this rainy day. I got the original spicy chicken that satisfied all the cravings. They set you up with gloves and provide a washing station just outside the bathrooms for cleaning up after chicken eating! Bathroom rating:5/5

An absolutely frustrating mess. Ordered takeout from there yesterday so that my…read moreWife and I could enjoy some Korean fried chicken while we watched the World Cup. Ordered the food, and when I got there to pick it up (right at the 40 minute projected time), it wasn't ready. I waited another 30 minutes...still no food. After waiting longer, I spoke with an employee, who went to the back and confirmed that our order hadn't even been started yet! So, I very angrily demanded a cancellation and refund. Come to find out, they do all of their online orders through DoorDash, so we can't even get refunded, even after calling for an hour. The staff were completely not helpful, some of the worst customer service I have ever seen, and I have no plans to ever go back there again.

Spike! Crush! Rock on!…read more Bare Bones brought in Spike (of Never Never) on Thu Apr 30th (2026)! Our absolute-favorite rock lead, here with his duo on acoustic night! He puts on a great show, and if he recognizes you he'll say hi. As far as i know, this is his first gig at Bare Bones. I hope he joins the rotation! Then on Fri, Crush! Killer classic rock! Every song we know, plus some that we're a little vague on. We danced all night! Note: I dance like no one is watching, and believe me, you're better off dancing than watching me dance. But we sure have fun! Thank you Spike! Crush! Bare Bones!

Want a good snack or dinner? Can't go wrong with sampler: coconut shrimp, potato skins, crab dip &…read morebread rounds, & chicken tenders!!!!! AMAZING

I thoroughly enjoyed this place and their pancake is so crispy, it was worth the cost. I have tried…read moreso many times at home but can never get it to be this crispy. The soup was delicious too and full of substance. This isnt your watery soup. There was so much in the soup that you would be surprised or be like "yea, this is how a soup should be". It is an older place, but they deserve to be up and running for years and years. We think this is a better spot than Annandale and Centreville. Service was attentive and plentiful. Inside is nice and clean.

Ellicott City Korean food does not miss. Shin Chon offers traditional Korean food and service. The…read morestaff were super friendly and attentive, there were plenty of tasty side dishes, the menu wasn't complicated to navigate, and your meats were made to order. I really enjoyed the calm atmosphere and family environment. I didn't get a chance to grab the itemized receipt but I chose #3 in the combo section which was brisket, pork belly, and boneless short ribs. That's totaled out to $111.34 with tax included. Unfortunately I had to cut my meal short. I definitely recommend this restaurant and many others in the Ellicott City area. Overall 4.1 of 5

1. me conbraron la orden de pollo y a los 20 min me dicen que de las 3 ordenes de pollo solo podia…read moresalir 1 canbie por alitas y costillas 2. el pollo estaba seco, no como en ocasiones anteriores 3.de las 7 alitas 4 estaban quemadas 4.las papas cultura ya no son lo mismo

I went for the smoked turkey leg. It was pretty good .Great smoked flavor and meat was salty. The…read morerub on the skin got a little too charred for my taste, and tasted bitter and scorched. I would definitely return though to try more.

My first but not last time. I wanted just a taste of something decently good and walked away…read morestuffed and happy. Perfect slow cooked wood flavor. The owner deserves a block of ice for working this hard in the heat. Some of the best dry style que I've eaten. I love all styles of bbq except stick sweet stuff. The vinegar mild sauce and the vinegar forward slaw rocked. Best of all! Not even $19.00!!! My wife is threatening death but I bought her off with a self serving promise of ribs, pork and brisket.

I stopped by here today. This time I got 5 pounds turkey, 4 pounds brisket, 2 quarts baked…read morebrisket beans and a container of mac and cheese. This place is wonderful. It's outdoor seating and very relaxing. You have to deliver the food to your table and you might have a bit of a wait, but it is worth it. Today the weather was nice and I enjoyed relaxing waiting for the food to come out. The owner personally brought it out to me to take. For starters the mac and cheese is to die for. I don't know how they do it but you can taste the smokiness in the Mac & Cheese. It's a wonderful comfort food on its own. The baked brisket beans is quite good as well. When I was remembering from the last time i came that was what i remembered the most. Lastly the Turkey and Beef brisket were cooked very well. They both had a wonderful smokiness to and were fresh off the smoker. He literally made them to order from when i ordered earlier that day by text message to when i picked them up a few hours later. Again I will come here again. It's a bit of a drive for me to go there, but it is definitely worth the drive.