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.

Got a large shrimp lo mein and it was horrible! The noodles were dry and the shrimp were mushy!!…read moreLike as soft as mashed potatoes. Don't waste your money. It looked way better than it tasted.

How are they not shut down by the health department? You can open your windows within a 30 block…read moreradius. All you smell is bad oil and stinky Chinese food (yes I eat Chinese food) don't want my house smelling like it without ordering it and old oil

First thing's first: I'm not a fan of Korean BBQ per se. I don't see the logic of going to a…read morerestaurant to pay for the privilege of cooking. However, sometimes you gotta get out. Kanpai is in a prime place along Rockville Pike, but depending on when you go you may find easy parking. (If you're not bothered about where to park, ignore what I just said.) Out front there's something that looks like a tuk-tuk or rickshaw. Tbh, don't know if it's theirs or the business next door. The restaurant itself is clean and elegant. Also, not as loud as some Korean BBQs (thinking of KPOT off of Randolph Rd), which is important if you don't like being overwhelmed by everyone else's noise. That is one big '+' in Kanpai's favor. The waiter was cool and very helpful. Because of him I now know what the thin meat slices are meant for (which is for the soup), before then I had no clue. The food itself is good. Like, why wouldn't it be? I actually prefer the shabu-shabu (soup), makes me wish I knew how to do that myself so I wouldn't have to go out as much. Yes, the grill meats were great, as was the kimchi. These places are not cheap, but it was enjoyable while I was there. If you're not in a rush you can go a few doors down afterward to an import store selling everything from K-chips to puzzle-kits. So I would say...take your time. But don't warm your seats for more than 90 minutes, as Korean BBQs tend to kick people out (nicely, nicely) if one overstays. P.S. I'm sure they have some great drinks there, but even if I wanted to I couldn't loiter. That's what Bethesda is for. (Or at least how it used to be.)

This is a place you need to come to hungry! I had a great time here with friends a few weeks ago…read more We were able to get some drinks from the happy hour menu right before it ended. Our server, Kelley, was great. She explained how everything works here. The buffet is pretty extensive and you can get full from that alone. They have an option to just do the buffet (during lunch hours). There is a good selection of meats. there's a robot here that brings stuff to the table - pretty cool. We were stuffed! It's a bit pricey but was worth it. I would visit again.

Kiddo and I went there for our monthly date at lunch time. First time for him and he enjoyed his…read moresashimi bento box with miso soup and fried gyoza for appetizer. I had the miso soup, Maryland and Yum-yum rolls. All tasted great, fresh, and just the right portion for lunch. Love the historical aspect of the restaurant especially the hand painted wall mural and server very attentive. Highly recommended!

Came here to celebrate a birthday and overall had a nice meal, though there were a few things that…read morecould've been better. We started with the Spicy Kani Salad ($8.50), which was good. I liked the addition of panko breadcrumbs for crunch, but I wish the imitation crab meat had been shredded more finely for better texture. For my entree, I ordered the Spicy Basil Crispy Duck (added $1 for Thai spicy). They definitely delivered on the spicy level, but the duck itself was not crispy. It came with rice and bell peppers and basil. The sushi tasted fresh, which was good. Service could use some improvement. We had to ask for small bowls for soy sauce, and when we requested a dessert menu to celebrate the birthday, we were told the kitchen had already closed. It would have been nice if our server had given us a heads up before the kitchen closed. The ambiance is cozy. It almost feels like dining in someone's house. They had Halloween decorations up and murals of historic Frederick painted on the walls. They also have a private parking lot, which made it convenient. Overall, food was good, but a little more attentiveness from the staff would've made the experience even better.

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

I've been wanting to come here to try "The Maryland Softie" for a while, and I finally made it. The…read morerestaurant was located in a nice area in Baltimore, and I was able to find street parking pretty simply about a block away. "The Maryland Softie" crab sandwich is only at the Locust Point location, so I drove a little further to try it. It cost ~$41+ including tax, however I decided to go ahead and try it since I was already there. I waited ~15-20 minutes to receive a text that it was ready. When I went to the front to pick it up, they said they were boxing it up still. I waited a few more minutes and they said it was ready. I noticed that they handed everyone their order in a reusable to go bag automatically, however they asked me if I wanted a bag right before they handed me the box. I said yes and they put it in a reusable bag. The crab sandwich was tasty! The actual crab cake on it and the sauce was 1 of the best I've had! The sandwich included: a crispy soft shell crab, jumbo lump crab cake, old bay, melted cheddar and chesapeake remoulade sauce. The legs were a bit tough to chewy, due to the soft shell. I got a bit tired of chewying the legs and a bit on the bottom of the shell. This was my 1st time having a soft shell crab- definitely advise you to chew well. The bun was very soft, however there wasn't really a flavor to it. Which seemed to pair well since the crab cake was the star of the sandwich.

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

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.

My friend and I came in on a Saturday night around 6pm without reservations but were able to snag a…read moretable at the bar. This friend moved out of Baltimore but said this was one of her favorite places! We ordered a few things to share because everything on the menu looked so good. We started with the crispy rice with tuna, and then split the spicy tuna tataki and yellowtail jalapeño rolls. I thought all of the food was delicious, but my friend loved it so much she said she'd dream about it. Azumi is also by the waterfront and has outdoor seating which is great for when the weather is nice - it was raining when we were there though. The only thing is that all this goodness does come at a price. If you're getting sushi, things do add up pretty quickly, but the entrees seemed pretty reasonably priced for a nice restaurant

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.

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

the soft shell crab roll here is out of this world. the salmon dishes here are also very good. good…read moreatmosphere for dining and lots of parking. def one of cockeysville's better places to dine.