This is probably the most recommended food spot in all of Baltimore -- I saw it constantly on…read moresocial media and heard about it from friends too. At first I was like, no way it can actually be that good. But it really was that good! I love comfort Asian food, and this place was BOMB. The food was legit sooo good, and my only regret is that I didn't get more sauce, because their chicken was so moist and flavorful that I wanted to drench it. I do wish they did delivery, since I had to make a specific trip out here for it, but honestly it was worth going out of my way for. BTS apparently even booked the place out for a night -- that should tell you everything you need to know!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Really enjoyed our visit! Staff was super friendly and attentive. Reasonably priced, we loved the…read moreYaki-Shabu mountain! Low key surprise - rice portions bigger than most other K or J BBQ spots. Butter trio to compliment the meats is also the move!!!

Tons of free parking. Accepts cash and credit card. Very…read moreclean inside the building. We came here on a weekday and there was a decent amount of customers inside. We ordered from their lunch menu and tried their 2 meat combo which comes with salad and soup. It also comes with a side of rice. They also have a kids menu in which we ordered the fried chicken which comes with generous portion of sides from rice, edamame, corn. The soup and salad were decent. The meats were very flavorful. I highly recommend trying the 3 meat combo as the portions were on the smaller side however the flavor of the meat were good. Definitely consider returning to try their other dishes. Definitely ask your servers for their suggestions in terms of marinaded meats. Worth coming here if you are in the area.

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.

My family and I had an outstanding dinner at Kong Pocha. We visited on a Sunday evening around 7 PM…read moreand didn't have to wait at all. We were seated immediately in a booth that comfortably fit our party of seven. The atmosphere was relaxed, quiet, and welcoming, which made it easy to enjoy dinner and conversation. The restaurant was clean, and the staff was incredibly friendly and efficient. We ordered our drinks, and they were at the table in what felt like less than 30 seconds. It honestly seemed like our server turned around after taking the order and another staff member was already coming around the corner with our drinks. I ordered the whole bone in soy garlic fried chicken, which came with a fresh salad. The chicken was everything Korean fried chicken should be. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. The soy garlic glaze was absolutely incredible. It had the perfect balance of sweet and savory while still letting the crunch of the chicken come through. The rest of our table ordered two curry chicken rice bowls, a spicy chicken rice bowl, pork soft tofu soup, the Kongbination, plus edamame and fried dumplings to share. Every dish that came to the table looked photo worthy. The presentation was outstanding, and the food tasted every bit as good as it looked. One thing that really stood out was the portion sizes. Kong Pocha definitely doesn't skimp on food. Every plate and bowl was generously portioned, and almost everyone left with leftovers to enjoy the next day. The only small downside was the beer prices. Around $11 for a Sapporo and $7 for an Asahi felt a little high, but honestly, the quality of the food, the generous portions, and the overall experience more than made up for it. Parking was easy during our visit. The shopping center has a decent sized lot, although I could see it getting a little tight if all of the neighboring businesses were busy. It wasn't an issue for us. Whether you're a longtime fan of Korean food or trying it for the first time, Kong Pocha is a great choice. It's perfect for families, groups, date nights, or anyone looking for authentic Korean food with generous portions and excellent service. We left full, took home leftovers, and were already talking about what we'll order the next time we come back.

This place is a hidden gem! Everything we ordered was delicious, the service was fast, and our food…read morecame out in a timely manner. The portions are generous, so you definitely get a good amount of food for what you pay. I'm taking off one star because they automatically added a 20% service charge for a party of just four. I could understand if we were a larger group, like six or more, but for a table of four it felt unnecessary.

My new favorite Thai place in Ellicott City! Ordered takeout/delivery on a Saturday night without…read moreissues. Great portions/good value for the price. I went with the Red Curry (spice level 2) with tofu and the fried tofu app. The curry was fresh, flavorful with the perfect level of spice for me. The fried tofu with dipping sauce was a tasty side dipper for some extra protein. Will definitely be ordering from Eattini again!

Tried the Lunch Special. Chicken Pad Kapow ? Came with 2…read morelittle Spring rolls and soup. Good value and taste. Need to come back and try regular dishes.

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.