Tons of free parking. Accepts cash and credit card. This establishment is located off of Route 40, but is towards the back of the shopping center. Given the various Korean restaurants in the area, I must say that this place is a great spot for family, friends and group gatherings. The food here is very fresh and the staff are very friendly. We ordered various dishes from their LA Galbi, Bossam, Fish and tofu soup combo, seafood pancake, spicy pork and their rice cake soup. The LA Galbi was the best we had in town. Tons of flavor and the meat was juicy and meaty. The Bossam was delicious. Pork was tender and comes with sides to help you bring out the flavor of the dish. Definitely ask for their bean sauce and slices of jalapeño and fresh raw garlic. The fish and tofu soup is really good and can be shared with others. Fish was fresh and flaky. The seafood pancake was thick and has tons of seafood and comes with a nice dipping sauce. The spicy pork was plenty and has tons of flavor. Not too spicy. The rice cake soup was surprisingly good. Tons of flavor with slices of rice cake, eggs and pieces of beef. Great for sharing especially with young kids. Overall, this place is great to check out if you are in the area. Comes hungry and you will be satisfied. Cheers! read more

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This place has HUGE PORTIONS, we ordered 4 dishes for 5 people and had soooo many leftovers. I would 100% come back, but I rated it a 4/5 just because I noticed in multiple dishes the meat was a little dry. This is my ranking for what we got. 1. Seafood Pancake -- such a comfort food and cooked perfectly! 2. Oh Sam Durichigi (pork and squid stir fry) -- we cleaned out this dish, great flavor! 3. Bossam -- worth the hype! The pork belly was not as flavorful but comes with sauces. Some the meat was dry for this dish. 4. Beef bulgogi (no pictured) -- honestly paled in comparison of the other dishes and had the driest meat. I wouldn't get it again tbh read more

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Came to eat here with a friend on a wintery night and was met with a friendly waitress and a cute dinning area. Not overly decorated but good enough to set the casual mom/pop shop vibe. Be aware that the restaurant is around the back across from the bank, so go down the ramp/hill and it's right around the corner. Let me start off by saying that the food was great, amazing comfort food with flavorful soups that just warmed me up and I had my fill! I had the Gamja Tang and it really hit the spot. Great flavor and depth, good filling, enough meat (but I would like some more) but good for the type of soup that it is. 4/5 The Korean seafood pancake was decent, a little chewy but good, probably wouldn't order again. The banchan, wow, everything was amazing, great kimchi (almost perfectly fermented), and so many options! I saw some things that I haven't seen in a banchan in a looooong time and everything was amazing! Overall, totally worth the $$ (a little expensive but average for Korean food) and I would totally go again for the whole experience! read more

Woo Ri Jib - Seafood pancake - Korean Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

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Overall: casual Korean food, big portion sizes, fine service We all enjoyed our food here. We loved the bonchon, especially the cucumbers and broccoli. Our bibimbap was large, super hot, and balanced. Our sons loved the bulgogi over rice. I prefer having a physical menu to an online menu. High chairs were available. read more

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summary: Korean style cuisine in a cozy sit-down style restaurant serving traditional style Korean dishes with a generous selection of banchans (side dishes). WooRiJib's menu has a selection of soups, noodles, and rice dishes while including some popular Korean street foods. Everything feels like it's made to order and fresh including all of the side dishes. All of the items were well balanced, flavorful, and generous in portion size. I had the DolSot GalBi Bibimbap and it hit the spot. The food came out sizzling and the stone pot made things nice and crispy. All of the ingredients felt fresh and the meat was tender too. The server was very kind and accommodating with the food taking about 10-15 minutes to come out from order. They had a pretty modest single-stall gendered bathroom setup. All in all, if you're looking for more traditional Korean dishes - e.g. bibimbaps, bo ssam, kalguksu, etc. WooRiJib is a great place to stop by. read more

Woo Ri Jib - dolsot spicy pork bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

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Located behind cafe June with ample parking in the parking lot. We went for an impromptu dinner on a Saturday night. The restaurant was pretty calm and quiet near closing. Staff were very nice and attentive, starting us with some hot tea on a cold winter day. We got the budae jeongol for the 2 of us which felt like a huge portion but also the menu was on the pricier side. They immediately brought out so many variety of banchan (side dishes) which was all very fresh and flavorful. The casserole itself was great on a cold day with the ramen, rice cake, spam, sausage, etc. The portion was so big we had to take a bunch of leftovers home. read more

Woo Ri Jib - Army stew - Korean Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

Have been going here the past two years, food is always amazing and the servers are always extremely nice. The sole place I would actually recommend their LA galbi over BCD tofu house's! read more

I've always liked Woo Ri Jib, but my recent visit was especially great. I heard they have new ownership, and I have to say I really like the new owner, super friendly and welcoming. The food was amazing as always, and I really appreciated that they didn't charge for takeout boxes like the previous owners did. That alone made the experience feel better. Overall, great food, great vibes, and I'll definitely be coming back. read more

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This restaurant is little tucked away behind the building (behind cafe June). They have pretty authentic good Korean food. Especially Bossam was perfectly cooked. Their side dishes are always yummy, great service and cozy atmosphere. read more

Woo Ri Jib - Bossam - Korean Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

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You will get what you pay for! We were joyfully surprised by the truly generous portion sizes and amazing flavors. The complementary banchan includes a wide variety of unique and classic small dishes. We ordered the steamed pork belly (bossam) and galbi tang, and both were delicious. We ate so much and still had enough for another meal for two people the next day. Very efficient and friendly service without being overbearing. Hope to be back! read more

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Cozy restaurant with kpop songs as BGM. The waitress was friendly and attentive. Food was also authentic, I liked the seafood pancake the most-it was crunchy but not oily at all. read more

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I am updating the rating to 5 because I truly love this place! All their dishes are very tasty and authentic. I am definitely returning soon. read more

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Very solid Korean place wish delicious banchan. Everything was tasty and authentic. Nothing mind blowing, just a soothing home cooked meal. There were a bit more cucumbers than I was used to in my soondubu jigae but it's nice to have veggies I guess. They have a nice big parking lot. Vibe is cozy with lots of large tables available for a quiet meal. read more

Woo Ri Jib - Korean Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

Nice homey comfort food tucked away behind the bigger plaza so maybe traffic here isn't as as good, and maybe because we came on 12/27 but it's a Friday and the restaurant is pretty empty except two other parties before and after us. However, I think the food here is very delicious. First they have 8 kinds of ban chan, and one of them is acorn jelly which is a treat. They also have rolled omelet and this mustardy dish that's very refreshing, in addition to standards like kimchi, broccoli, sprouts, cucumber. We liked all of them! For food we had sulluntang and dolsot bibimbop (veggies, yes fiber!). Both are priced reasonably. The sulluntang was rich in flavor and bibimbop was loaded with veggies. Highly recommend. read more

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The food was good. The place was busy. Even though it's kinda hidden, surprise to still see the place full when I went. Very short staffed but the 1 person working at the front of the restaurant was prompt and the food came quickly. Decor was simple and not fancy. read more

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Not Sure after it changed owner. They stopped serving a bunch of dishes from the old menu, which made me sad. They still have an awesome selection of Banchan (side dishes). I'll have to go again and see if I still like the food. read more

4.5 but rounding up because I loved it so much. I think this is my new favorite spot for Korean comfort dishes! Bonchon is usually quite good quality, portions are massive and flavorful. Also so impressed by the solo waitress manning all of the tables at lightning speed. I ordered the stir fried pork with egg (perfectly fried egg) and kalguksu (only comment is that I wish it had a little more salt). I've also had their yukgaejang with knife noodles and dolsat bibimbap - both were delicious. read more

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I liked the ambiance of the restaurant and that it wasn't busy on a Sunday for lunch. All of the banchan that came to the table was delicious. I ordered the Galbi Combo with Tofu Soup. The galbi was flavorful and marinated well. The tofu soup packed a bit in flavor and I wish it had more soup since I like to mix the broth with rice to eat it. I've had better tofu soup at other Korean restaurants. Overall, I enjoyed the customer service and the variety on the menu, but was a little disappointed in the food. read more

Woo Ri Jib - Korean Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

This place was EXCELLENT. Food was fresh, service was warm and inviting, banchan was plenty and tasty. We will definitely be back!!

A fan of banchan, I try to find Korean restaurants that actually serve a variety. This restaurant had that going for it as well as it being open on Christmas Eve. So glad I went. I drove 45 minutes and it was worth the trip. A small family oriented restaurant I had the dumplings and Bibimbap. Enough for me for two meals and tasty. It was clean as well and the staff was friendly. The aforementioned banchan was delicious and fresh and plentiful. There are several other Korean restaurants in the area and I would return. read more

Great food and great service. We ordered the GALBI DOLSOT and Seafood Pancake and both were excellent. The kimchee served prior to our meal included a large selection of delicious kimchee dishes including one with radish and an unusual and very delicious tomato/lime sauce. read more

Woo Ri Jib - Complimentary kimchee - Korean Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

This spot is nestled in the "Forest Green Shopping Mall" or as I like to refer to it as the complex with the huge Honey Pig BBQ. I am not sure if they underwent new management, but the menu is now QR code based with similar dishes from before. When we went for dinner, there was only one server taking orders and also bringing out the food, so it was a little slow on that end especially if you have more than 3 tables to take care of. As for food, they offer a more variety of banchan from the last time I remember dining in. We ordered pretty simple dishes this time around - Mul naengmyun (noodles in a cold broth) and Dogani Tang (ox knee tendon soup). As far as price, it's decent. For the quality and portion of the naengmyun, we thought it was on the higher side. The dogani tang was definitely at a fair price for the flavor and portion size. We will definitely come back to try the other dishes read more

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CLEAN PLATES ONLY Woorijib (우리집) translates to "our house" and this place definitely lives up to its name. If you're looking for authentic/ homemade style Korean food this place has it all! Like most Korean spots they start off with side dishes (반찬's) before the entree BUT LEMME TELL YALL they didn't skimp out! It wasn't just one or two side dishes there were about 6-8 of them! As you can tell front the picture we devoured everything but some notable standouts were definitely the japchae (잡채) and the dolsot bibimbap both came out steaming hot and fresh! Would definitely be coming back and next time I'll take a photo before we start eating read more

Woo Ri Jib - Korean Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

WooRiJib is such a cozy restaurant with amazing food! This is a small family owned business that took ownership during covid. We tried the seafood pancake, bolsam, dumpling soup, and galbi tang. Everything we tried was soo delicious! The appetizer pancake was so crispy and filled with seafood. The galbi tang broth was rich and flavorful. Highly recommend this restaurant in the Ellicot City area. read more

Food was absolutely delicious, service, and environment was really great. I'm a firm believer that if the banchan that comes out tastes great, the food will also be just as yummy. We got the LA Kalbi, sundubu, and seafood pancake. I left a very happy diner. The waitress that took care of us was amazing too. Haven't had great service like that in a while. Very attentive and professional. Right when we came in, was greeted, sat down, automatically offered hot boricha (barley tea). Other restaurants we usually would need to ask. I hope others find this spot and give it a try. It was such a great find on a rainy day. read more

Favorite Korean restaurant in Ellicott city! Bonchon is phenomenal and really diverse and their seafood pajeon and spicy galbi jjim are especially delicious! read more

I'd come before for their Bossam and they don't use lettuce, they use cabbage, which changes the texture and the taste. It's not bad but it's not what I'm used to. The space is clean and the staff speak English and Korean. Everyone is kind but still not what I'm used to eating. read more

Woo Ri Jib - Raspberry wine and barley tea - Korean Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

I was craving Korean food, especially mul naengmyun, so I came with my family here since it was close to our hotel. We must have just missed the dinner rush since we got there around 8:15pm. The banchan came out fast and was pretty good. We were all hungry so we finished all the banchan before our food came out. I ordered the mul naengmyun and asked for bibim sauce to be put in it as well. The combo we ordered came with LA galbi. My parents got the spicy braised beltfish for 2. The food came out after a short wait, and we dug in. The naengmyun was delicious and refreshing and the bibim sauce was the perfect addition for some sweetness and spiciness. I had to ask the waiter for the vinegar and mustard and then I made the perfect bowl of naengmyun for myself. The noodle texture was on point and the toppings of cucumber, beef, egg, and radish were all good as well. The galbi was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was grilled well, with tasty charred bits and tender meat. I didn't get to try the beltfish but my parents said it was okay. The food for me was pretty good, but the service is where this place is lacking. There was only one server and he was slow to help us, even though we were basically the only table in there. It might have been close to closing, but it was dead silent in the restaurant. I didn't realize I would miss having music playing in a restaurant until I was eating in an empty restaurant in the silence. Food - 4.5/5 Service - 3/5 Ambiance - 3/5 read more

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Absolutely delicious! Just from the ban chan alone, you'll be stuffed! They give you so many different options and they refill them too. My favorite ban chan is the potatoes. I could eat it for dayssss! I highly recommend the soondubu (spicy tofu soup) & LA marinated short ribs lunch combination. Soooo good! The ribs were very well seasoned and flavorful! For the soondubu, you have a choice between mushroom, kimchi, seafood, pork, beef, or a combo which is what I got. My husband got the pork bibimbap, which we both enjoyed as well. The portion is very generous! Can't wait to come back again. Highly recommend if you're looking for a Korean spot in Ellicott City. read more

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Hidden gem in Ellicott City!! Favorite Korean restaurant in Ellicott City! Best bonchon sides and friendly staff make you feel welcome and at home. Must try if you like Korean cuisine read more

TIP: If you like traditional Korean food, you'll enjoy Woo Ri Jib I've had Woo Rib Jib on my radar and I finally made a point to try it. I'm glad I did. They served wholesome traditional Korean food. I felt like I was eating at my neighbor's house. We beat the crowd; the restaurant started to fill up midway through our meal. ORDER: * Bulgogi* Tender, flavorful Bulgogi beef with generous portions and fresh steam white rice. * Galbi Dolsot Bibim Bap * Hot stone pot full of Galbi marinated beef, fresh white rice, veggies, cooked to perfection. It comes with a red sauce in a bottle that you can dress with as much or little as you'd like. I love the hot crisp textured rice with cooked in the stone pot. SIDES: The sides that accompanied the meal was: Tofu, Potatoes, Kim Chee, Bean Sprouts, Egg, Bok Choy in spicy kim base type of sauce, and radish. Yum! I had an awesome video of the dies that unfortunately didn't save properly. Take my word, you'll enjoy all the sides. SERVICE: Excellent, welcoming, took our order promptly, answered questions and payment was quick and smooth. LOCATION/FACILITY: Baltimore National Pike and Centennial Land; large business center on the bottom side closest to the bank. PARKING: Free parking lot SEATING: Indoor PAYMENT METHOD: Cash, card [January 2022] Due to the current state of the world, masks are worn by staff and required upon entry. Check the county and restaurant guidelines for updates when visiting. read more

Woo Ri Jib - Korean Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

For korean comfort classics this place is a go to. Its been a while since Ive been here and I'd say they have changed for the better. New ownership and updated menu all make for a much better experience then ive had here in the past. Inside its a real basic cozy vibe nothing fancy and the outside you could easily miss it. The service is on par for a korean place so if youre not used to asian restaurant service you might think its lacking but trust me its not. The food, I was very pleased with. Their menu has lots of options from noodles, soups, rice bowls, meat dishes. it feels like a proper "diner" like menu for a korean spot with the comfort classics. I ordered the tonkatsu, galbi bibimbap, and the mandu. IMO it was all good, not blowing me away but more then satisfied my cravings and for the price I was happy with it. The mandu/fried dumplings were tasty, crispy on the outside and not too dried out. The bibimbap had plenty of fresh veggies and the galbi meat was tender, and the hot stone bowl left that crispy rice you want on the bottom. The banchan/side dishes were all pretty decent and a nice sized spread. The tonkatsu was crispy and delicious. Overall I had a good experience and will definitely be back. read more

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The tteokbokki was a 5 for an American's tastes but a 4 for a Korean's. Pretty great food, and a lot of great side-dishes with again a good mix for an American's and Korean's tastes. Service was great too because they ask right when you get in if you want ice water or barley tea. read more

Since the ownership change, this is one of our favorite places to get traditional Korean meals. Today I had the Dol-Sot Bibimbop which had the crunchy rice bottom which I enjoyed. Only thing a bit odd was the gochujang- instead of the typical dark red, it was brown. But the taste was fine. read more

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The place is clean and service is good. It was not busy during lunchtime on a Wednesday. The banchan was great and very fresh. I got the mixed soon dubu (regular spicy level), which was good although not the best I've had. It was a touch spicier than I prefer. My husband got the beef bibimbap, which was very good. Fair prices. Overall a good place to stop for Korean food in Ellicott City. read more

Woo Ri Jib - Soon dubu - Korean Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

Amazing service and food. Also the best Kimchi IMO. I would definitely be coming back !

Came here on a rainy day because I was craving Soondubu and I'm so happy I tried this place! The owner was so sweet and I felt like I was eating at a Korean friends house. It was quiet when I went since there weren't many people (guessing people were afraid to leave on the hard rain day). My soup was jam packed with everything - seafood, perfect silky tofu, pork, mushroom, and more veggies. It came with a cup of white rice which was the perfect mix. My boyfriend got the bulgogi bibimbap and he thoroughly enjoyed. He's not a big spicy food fan, but he was able to eat the sauce that came with it. The banchan was also good! I'm not usually a big eater of that stuff, but it was actually quite good. Can't wait to come back! read more

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This place could be in a Korean Drama; setting, music and staff. The service is excellent. The dol sot rib dish is good.

Food is great! Like the atmosphere and the price is alright. This is second time I was here. The side dishes make you feel like you are visiting your grand parent house read more

We haven't been to this place in awhile and heard many good things about this place recently so decided to try it out. It looks like they have new menu and had many good items on it. We decided to get seafood pancake, bossam, regular galbi soup and spicy galbi soup. They brought out 8 side dishes and all were delicious. And all the items we ordered had generous portions and were all really good too (I LOVED the bossam). The staff was kind and checked on us regularly to see if we needed anything and if the food tasted alright. I can't wait until I try other items on the menu. This place can easily become one of favorite Korean restaurants in the area. read more

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