We have always passed Pioneer Pit Beef during our many travels on Rolling Rd. over the years and…read moredecided to stop by to see if this pit beef was worth the stop. We arrived shortly before closing. Upon entering, the place is really small and the ambiance was filled with a smokey scent and can be a bit claustrophobic when filled to capacity. There is off street parking available on the lot behind the store. There were tables and benches in front of the store to sit and eat your food. NOTE: THIS IS A CASH ONLY BUSINESS. We were greeted by a pleasant man and placed our order behind clear plexiglass: a "super" (extra meat) pit beef, a pit turkey, and an order of fries. They also had pit ham, gravy and you could get the sandwich as a sub. We watched as they prepared the order through the plexiglass, cutting the meat on deli cutting machines and weighing each meat order. We asked if the fries were hot and were told they were "always" hot as we watched them take fries they were previously fried and "double fry" them for crispiness. They had a list of sauces available to add on the sandwich or on the side. We got the "tiger" sauce (horseradish and mayo) and bbq sauces on the side. Our order was ready in no time and the sandwiches: the pit beef sandwich was piled high with thin slices of well cooked although a bit dry (don't know if it was because it was the end of the day and we arrived close to closing), pit beef with a great smokey flavor. I added the bbq sauce (which was sweet and a bit vinegary, which I liked) on the meat and it added the perfect sweet balance to the savory smokiness of the meat. We wanted to try the tiger sauce (combo of mayo and horseradish) but were afraid as it seemed like this sauce was sitting out on the counter and with the mayo, we didn't want an upset stomach. The bun was fresh and I really enjoyed this sandwich. The pit turkey had thin slices (this meat seemed to be similar to the turkey you can get from the deli) on a fresh roll. The meat was not dry and this sandwich was good as well. The fries were best eaten as soon as we got them and they were hot, crispy, and fresh. All in all, we enjoyed our food and would come back again to grab a couple of sandwiches and try the gravy option.

4.18.26 Easily the…read morebest pit beef sandwich in the area, and firmly in my top three sandwiches of all time. The beef was incredibly tender, juicy, and far surpassed what I've had at Canopy Pit Beef in Ellicott City. It's a no-frills setup: cash only, picnic tables only, and no indoor seating, but the quick, friendly service more than makes up for it. I just wish they were closer... though maybe it's better that they're not. Highly recommend.

Great ribs and good desserts! Service better than expected as well. Brisket mac and cheese was bestread more

I visited this place on a Saturday evening. It's located in a shopping plaza with ample parking…read more I wasn't really impressed by the interior, so I'll skip right over that topic. Service was... fine. Not particularly friendly, but not rude. My dish was made to order, so I appreciate that. I ordered the brisket Mac and cheese based on a video review I saw online. The dish was SUPER cheesy and looked amazing. However, the it lacked flavor. Both the mac and the brisket were just... bland. I wasn't impressed. It was quite filling, so I ended taking half home and adding some bbq sauce and a little seasoning. It helped. I might go back one day to try the brisket... maybe.

Back again at one of my fav take-out spots in Arbutus!…read more This time, I needed a pick-me-up at home, so I doordashed some Halo Hawaiian. It was delicious as always!! I grabbed the teriyaki chicken combo, which came with one scoop of white rice and one scoop of mac salad. I also decided to try their coconut shrimp with homemade coconut sauce, and grabbed a Hawaiian Sun drink in the flavor Lilikoi Passion. Everything was absolutely spectacular. The teriyaki chicken was saucy, tender, and nice and hot (even for being a delivery order). The coconut shrimp blew me out of the water honestly. The crispy hot shrimp with the creamy coconut sauce was outrageously good, some of the best coconut shrimp I've tried. I will definitely be ordering that again. 10/10!

never tried Hawaiian food before so looked up places to eat and this showed up…read more menu looks really good! the location is a strange-looking old place. they have SMALLER size meals! which is awesome because i never know what i want to try because the portions are so large. we got the loco moco, coconut and spam musubi. i never really liked mac and cheese until now because it's like mac and cheese coleslaw (comes with the mini meal) staff are really friendly! loco-moco: 7/10 (was just OK) coconut shrimp: 10/10 spam musubi: 10/10

I've been here a couple times before, and the sauce on the wings is okay! Classic Korean fried…read morechicken, but some flavors hit better than others. I'd definitely recommend the classic honey garlic/soy garlic wings if you haven't had Korean fried chicken before. The galbi wings were disappointing. The sauce felt off, artificial almost? I could tell that they were going for a more Smokey flavor, though. It's a little pricy, with the small order of wings (8) being about $16-17 ish depending on what flavor you get. In other locations of this chain, they usually have some pickled radish banchan, but this location didn't. The service has gotten worse over time from what I've experienced. They've always had a bit of a longer wait time (20-35 mins), so I don't recommend ordering if you're super hungry and need food instantly. The workers have gotten a bit more rude; we had been waiting for our order for 45-50 mins at this point, and we asked if the order went through, because with the order taking that long, we weren't sure. I totally understand that the World Cup Final was playing on the big screen and they were a little busier than usual, but they gave my friend the most disgusted look when they asked how our order was doing. The worker retorted a sharp "can't you wait?" with an eye roll. I felt really bad at first for bothering them but it was also pretty rude of them to respond that way. It took about 10 more minutes to get our order. Not worth the almost hour long wait.

Located in the Asian Hub food hall again you order on the kiosk card only they give you a number…read morewhen to listen to for your order my number was ready and the attitude of the young lady at the counter was terrible but I move forward my chicken was delicious I got the Gangnam style wings they were just a little spicy and a little sweet a great mouthful of Korean Fried Chicken

(5/28/2016) Was at the benefit for The Book Thing, got a couple of ribs just to taste. We had…read morealready eaten, but sitting next to the smoker, it was inevitable that we were also going to have to get some Q. Ribs were pork and spare, no rub or evident seasoning, cooked over a mix of wood and charcoal. Slight smoke ring, not very deep. Meat was cooked through, there was some chew it (these are not the boiled kind of ribs, but low and slow). Sauce was commercial. We enjoyed these ribs well enough, not the best ever, but pretty decent.

Shortys catered a wedding I was at. It was simply fantastic. In a city known for its pit and BBQ…read morebeef, Shortys was the best I've had. So smoky and grilled, tender and pillars apart. He also made delicious sauces (spicy!). The pork was good but definitely not as good as the beef. The mac and cheese was SO GOOD. It was smoky and crispy on the edges. Overall this was super great and prompt. Shortys showed up and delivered!

Best BBQ you can get in this area. Inside this place is a liquor store and a few tables you can eat…read moreat. The staff is very friendly and they keep the place very clean I always experience great customer service with them. I love the pit beef and the ribs they also have really good wings and amazing fries!

This place used to be our favorite. Unfortunately the Mac and cheese, greens, and green beans had…read moreno flavor at all. We ordered a pulled chicken sandwich and got sliced chicken breast instead. I'll say I regretted tipping once we opened the fries. Ordered this to go and specifically asked for the gravy on the side so they didn't get soggy. I guess that was too difficult. Probably wouldn't waste my money here again since more than half our order was thrown away.

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.

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.

I've been twice and both times ordered the pulled pork sandwich with a side of bbq sauce and…read morestrawberry lemonade. Bun was fresh, buttery and plenty of meat on the sandwich. Service was prompt and friendly. The sandwich was really good, seasoned meat and believe it or not flavorful and not dry. Would definitely recommend that people give it a try.

First time trying out this place. Glad to see this option in my area on Offutt Rd. I ordered…read morecatfish dinners. Very generous portions of catfish as most places only give you one piece. Seasoned and fry was right on point. The greens, string beans and potato salad were good as well. But, could double up the portions. Cornbread was tasty also. Very polite and warm service. It's carry out and I called my order in for pick up. The time given was adequate as well. I will be back.

Food 10/10. Amazing customer service. The wait was about 30mins but was able to sit at the bar…read morewhile we were waiting to be seated. They also a hot bar w/appetizers. A variety of sauces.

Went to the Hot Pot at the Hub and found it closed for unknown reasons -- even though Yelp shows it…read moreas open. No signs, no explanation, just locked up. Since it looked like a temporary closure, we decided to come here instead. We were seated almost immediately. Only 5-6 tables were occupied, with plenty of empty tables -- surprising, because in the past this place stayed packed and people were always waiting for their turn. The hot pot was excellent. All the food was fresh, flavorful, and delicious, with ingredients that felt bright and perky. The restaurant and restrooms were very clean, and the service was outstanding from start to finish. The only downside: the price was a bit high. Four years ago, the price was $28.99, now it is $32.99.

We've been coming here since they first opened, and it's been great to see the menu evolve. They…read morerecently added a few new items, so I decided to try the spicy braised beef noodle soup. I really like that you can customize your bowl with additional toppings. I added shrimp, a soy-braised egg, and karaage fried chicken. The soup was very flavorful, and the beef was tender and delicious. For dessert, we tried the ice cream cones in coconut, chocolate, and mango flavors. They were a fun and tasty way to finish the meal. I also like the convenience of being able to order by phone or at the counter. There's usually plenty of seating, and takeout is always a great option too. Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for something flavorful and customizable!

It's good. Not overwhelming with choices and you can use their app to order stuff if you get…read moreconfused by the kiosk