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 considered ordering online, but walked up. Given the suffocating heat on the day and the fact…read morethat this tiny shop had a line out the door, the online order would have been the right choice. So I just walked away and ordered online, which was a struggle due to the app not taking the order for a bit, but eventually I got through. It was ready quickly enough. Ekiben, classically a sandwich spot, has broken into the noodle business. I sampled their knife cut noodles, which have a wonderfully springy texture and fullness about them. They are available with tofu. This was a small box and had too many cucumbers for my liking. In substance, however, the flavor bomb you expect from Ekiben is still there, from a chili crisp that will elevate your heart rate to a delightful mix of aromatic greens and crunchy onions on top. Ordering a Thai tea yielded a small beverage which was on the sweeter side. I'd probably order something different next time, but for those that haven't tried the knife cut style noodles, I'm glad this neighborhood in Baltimore now has an Ekiben.

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

Came here for HH at 4:30p on a Tuesday, was seated at the indoor bar. Even though the restaurant…read morewas only about half full, the service was still very slow and took awhile to get a glass of water and place my first drink order. Overall, food was great, and drinks were decent. The Koji cocktail was refreshing and the prosecco was crisp. However, If you're looking for a true espresso martini, don't bother ordering here as they only use pre-packaged espresso pods, not a proper espresso machine to brew it fresh. Had the HH salmon skewer and spicy edamame to start, and the yellowtail carpaccio and a combo wagyu/shrimp fried rice as my mains. The wagyu and shrimp were delightful, but the rice itself was a little bland; needed to eat it with spicy mayo to get decent flavor. Ended the evening by sitting on the patio overlooking the water with a glass of prosecco and the Fuji dessert. Overall I had a lovely time, and with the HH prices I will be back to try the rest of the menu!

This place is underrated. So very underrated…read more Nestled between the Thai restaurant (also a fave of mine) and another spot on Light street, it's super easy to walk past if you don't know they're there. But they are, and they represent sushi oh so powerfully well! From service to food presentation to the food itself. Lawd the food! 100 out of 100! They also carry beverages which you can choose from the glass door refrigerator at the back. Bottles available. Wink. The spot isn't posh by any means. You walk in, and the Server will smile and nod that you can seat yourself. What they don't have in terms of fancy they sure do make up for it with everything else. Super, super reasonably priced. Clean, pretty restaurant, fresh food and delightful staff. Staff, Eswuin the young Server is one of the best I've come across. He reads his customers well. He knows exactly when to approach and when to leave well alone. He knows when you're in need of a little extra love and when you just wanna chill with hardly any words. And get this! He's the ONLY SERVER! It has never been to capacity on any of my visits, but I've seen him handle more than four tables, delivery orders (and you know DEM DRIVERS can get impatient) and walk in 2Go customers like a true champ! His energy is so sweet. So too the Chef and BOH staff I've run into, but Eswuin is THAT GUY! Please, when you visit, tip him well. You'll absolutely experience how deserving he is. Since coming to B-More I've had the pleasure of discovering many amazing spots and I'm so happy Kiku Sushi is one of them. I think this is around my one-year anniversary of coming to this sushi restaurant. I'm embarrassed I'm only now reviewing them. Hey Eswuin! The End.

This little "mom and pop" style Japanese Restaurant is my favorite sushi spot so far! The ambience…read moreis very cozy and inviting. Good for date night or casual lunch. The staff are friendly and attentive. The raw sushi is pretty authentic and tasty. Portions are fair and price point is reasonable. The menu had a good variety and I feel like there's something for everyone. Raw sushi, cooked sushi (ala carte pieces, rolls); fried items, salads, soups, sashimi, pokebowls, noodles (stir fried, soup); japanese pancakes (okonomiyaki) and different beverages, etc. Quite a few times I've gotten the Deluxe Chirashi Sushi before, both dining-in the restaurant and through take-out orders with DoorDash. It was super awesome and has to be my favorite! It's a bowl of sushi rice with different vegetables (varies: kale, mixed greens, cucumber, radish/ daikon, avocado, micro greens) and colorful delicate slices of seafood (both raw and cooked: tuna/ ahi, seared tuna, white tuna/ escolar, salmon, yellowtail/ japanese amberjack/ hamachi, mackerel, shrimp/ ebi, egg/ tamago, crab stick, fish eggs/ tobiko). It's definitely like a treasure box from the sea. I get so happy when I see this dish! It's almost too pretty to eat! XD I've also tried a few different rolls like: Baked Salmon Philly Roll "Oven cooked salmon, cream cheese, avocado, spicy mayo, sweet sauce" (baked in a foil packet), Eel Cucumber Roll (Unagi), Maryland Real Crab Roll "real crab mix with Japanese mayo, old bay, avocado, cucumber crunch flakes, wrapped with soy paper, special sauce", 3 Roll Combo (Spicy or Regular: California Roll, Tuna Roll and Salmon Avocado Roll). The Spicy Cali Roll was amazing!!!I've also tried the Seafood Pancake (okonomiyaki) "made with wheat flour batter, shredded cabbage, onions, carrots, squash and okonomi sauce, Japanese mayo, on top and shrimp, clams, and mussels". What I really like is how well packed the take-out orders are! They Miso Soup is wrapped in saran wrap to make sure it doesn't spill. There's a piece of carsboard under the soups to make sure they lay flat. The Miso Soup is also very flavorful with lots of tofu and seaweed inside, not watered down with no flavor. The sushi rolls are packed in clear boxes efficiently and with good presentation! I recommend to definitely check this place out! You won't be disappointed (: I can't wait till I order sushi from here again!

I really enjoyed my meal at iFusion!! The Chicken Bento Box was surprisingly large, a generous…read moreamount of meat and vegetables, which I really appreciate. I ate until I was full and still had leftovers to take home which I feel like can be hard to come by. It was also really tasty, I would absolutely get it again! I liked that you could order via kiosk, it made the process quick and it helped make the prices/any extra charges more clear. It was slightly loud in the restaurant but I think it's more so a sign that it's a well frequented business and that there is ample seating to sit and have conversations over lunch. I will be back! I am curious about their poke bowls

It is located at the water front. Parking is limited and when parking in a parking lot expect to…read morepay about $26 for an hour. A you enter, you place your order at the self service kiosk. It's easy with photos and customizations. There are a few tables inside and outside for seating. Tables were clean. Good came out in a good amount of time. Shrimp hibachi was good although fried rice was a bit salty from excess soy sauce. Poke bowl was fresh. Rolls were decent.

I rarely write negative reviews because I know it's not easy to run a restaurant. But even when…read moretrying to be positive, I find it hard to recommend this place. I came as part of a large group dinner. I appreciate that they took large reservations and sat us in a nice spot in the middle of the restaurant. The server was nice and patient, but I did notice his jacket smelled like cigaret smoke. I asked what to get, since the menu is *huge* and overwhelming (I'm not sure why sushi, steak and pad Thai are on the same menu?). He recommended sushi, so I got a flaming dragon roll (I forget the exact name). Anyways, everyone else also ordered and the food came relatively quickly. Now...when I tell you this is the worst sushi I've ever had. Again, I hate being negative but I have to tell it like it is! When they first presented the dish, it was cool because they serve it on fire. I knew that they had sake in the dish (probably so the flame can keep going after they take it out of the kitchen). However, when I bit into it, the sake was *extremely* overpowering. I couldn't taste anything else except the sake. It was extremely alcohol-heavy and I could not finish the dish. I asked others to try it, and they all agreed that it was too heavy. The prices were also very high for what we got. The only food I enjoyed were the appetizers, but they were still unremarkable. Overall, I regrettably cannot recommend this place. None of the dishes stood out, and the sushi was shocking.

DoorDash- Ordered the lunch special, 2 California rolls for $17. My little dish was packed good and…read moreno issues after delivery. Perfect for lunch and then carry over to dinner.

Ejji is located upstairs inside Whole Foods Market and offers both indoor and patio seating. I…read moretried The Wet Bird and the spicy ground pork noodles, and both were excellent. The Wet Bird featured a flavorful chicken broth, hand pulled beer noodles, grilled chicken, charred tomatoes, and a nice kick from the Sichuan pepper oil. The spicy ground pork noodles were savory, satisfying, and packed with flavor. Service was fast too. Generous portions, unique dishes, and a great spot to enjoy a bowl of noodles while shopping or relaxing on the patio. I'd definitely order both again.

Stopped by Ejji after my Whole Foods shopping yesterday and so glad I did. My first time at Ejji…read moreand I got the pork tonkatsu ramen. I didn't know this place is Malaysian ramen which explains why the broth is different and not salty. I really enjoyed my ramen and it was enough for my lunch and dinner. I liked the spicy topping that that gave me. I will definitely be back. The person who took my order was really friendly and recommended the pork for my first time. I will definitely love to try the shrimp next. I took my order to go but I will eat in Ejji next time.

I came here specifically for the honey fried chicken bao and it didn't disappoint. Crispy fried…read morechicken with a delicious sour-sweet sauce. It came with rice and my only complaint was that the salad was less of a salad and more just some lettuce. Would have loved some crispy cabbage to complement the rest of the meal! Take-out service was quick and easy. They even have a few tables for dine-in.

Can't say enough good things about Bambao. This fast casual food spot right in the middle of harbor…read moreeast is a great lunch and dinner option. Everything I tried was fresh and delicious. Especially the pop corn chicken. The prices were great and they had space on the second floor to sit down and eat if you didnt want to carryout.