What a great experience overall! Right upon entry, we were warmly greeted and seated right away. The service was very friendly and helpful making the meal very delightful. The banchan was plenty and tasty. We opted for the Gamja Tang and it hit the spot! It was very flavorful and delicious with just the perfect amount of spices. An authentic meal with a great experience that we cannot wait to return back and try other options. Enjoy! read more

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Came here on a rainy day looking for a steaming bowl of soup and that's exactly what we got! Ordered gamja tang (pork and potato soup) and loved it. Very flavorful, comes with bowl of rice. Definitely on the spicier side of gamja tang compared to other spots. Had a bit too much cabbage in it for my liking, but still very tasty. Friendly service, cozy indoor seating with some bar seats. They have a small side market where kimchi/kimbap/other sides are sold separately. read more

Yet Nal House - Pork and potato soup (gamja tang) - Korean Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

The food keeps getting better. The ladies manning the table are kind and attentive. They packed our leftovers so well I thought it was a Christmas present. Sometimes you get the older folks (after a round of golf) getting drunk and rowdy, but not rude. It just adds to the overall experience. It's like stopping by side-street pocha in Euljiro, Seoul. read more

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Looking for authentic Korean cuisine? This is the place. Very authentic from food selection, drinks offered, to interior atmosphere, wall decorations and the service. There is nothing fancy here, only hearty Korean vibes and food here. Everything is reasonably priced given the shareable size portions of each order. If you understand Korean culture, you will know how authentic this place is and will not complain about the service. It was good service to my opinion Definitely recommend @WineDinenVacay read more

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A Go-To for Traditional Korean Flavors and Thoughtful Service! This is one of those places that gets it right, every time. As a vegetarian, it's refreshing to be served a generous array of traditional side dishes alongside the main course--flavorful, varied, and clearly made with care. Consistently Great and Rooted in Tradition I've been coming here for a while now, and it's always a solid experience. As a vegetarian, I really appreciate the variety of banchan (Korean side dishes) that come with the meal--plenty of flavorful options that show real care and authenticity. The staff are kind, attentive, and always happy to help you find something that fits your taste. The atmosphere feels warm and welcoming, with a sense of tradition that adds to the overall experience. Whether you're here for a casual meal or something more relaxed, it just feels right. Definitely one of my go-to spots--and I'll keep coming back. read more

Good food but very slow service. I've been here a few times and service always seems to be lacking. I'm not sure if they are short staffed but the staff there seems to be working very hard. The assortment of banchan that they provide is good. This was my first time getting cabbage with a side of fermented bean sauce and it was really good. Seafood pancake: overall good but may not be the best I've had. It's a good size for the price and definitely shareable with friends. Fried fish with bean sprouts: I'd give this 5/5. The fish definitely has a lot of bones but the flavor is perfect. Be sure to try this dish! read more

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We've come to this establishment on several occasions over the years. It was not until recently that we found out that they are open on Saturday mornings at 8.30AM. Sometimes we want to go out for breakfast/brunch but aren't feeling pancakes and bacon. This was a great treasure to find. The story behind opening earlier than others, apparently, is for those that had a late night and wake up with a hangover =) Service was on the slower side, since they don't expect many patrons that early (we came at 8:30) and they, themselves, also showed up at 8:30. Plus, I think they're just used to going at their own pace, which is fine. You're not waiting a terribly long time, but it's not the fastest. There is a tiny bit of a language barrier, but other than those things, service was great. We got the Dogani Tang (ox knee tendon soup) and the Mandoo Guk (dumpling soup). Both flavorful broths, comforting on a chilly morning. The dogani tang had plenty of tendons; the mandoo was very filling. The price was good for delicious home-style cooking. read more

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You guys won't even believe what all goes on in this business. I know a former employee and current and have witnessed all of this myself. First and foremost, it could be a 100 degrees and they have their AC set to 83 to "save money." The way management treats their employees are also ridiculous! The owner (male) sits at the bar in Bippy and cusses out the servers all day in front of customers as that is so unprofessional as they're already working in hot weather AND hot indoor temps. Second..... the craziest part lol. I've seen a server take a cigarette break, come back in, and grab the side dishes with her bare hands and straight out to the tables. Also! Witnessed THE SAME server eat leftovers from the tables after they had left. There's so much more to cover, but needless to say, I will be reporting this to the MD health department of health complaints. This is just disgusting behavior as a restaurant. read more

You know it's a traditional Korean restaurant when the decor is as nice as Yet Nal's and the bonchon that can be purchased at the front are only written in Korean. I did come with two friends that were able to order the dishes while speaking Korean. I briefly read over some previous reviews, and can understand that the service has likely been inconsistent. I'd be lying if I said that the good service wasn't related to the fact that I was with Korean friends. If I went myself (as someone that can't speak Korean), I may experience service differently. I loved the variety in the bonchon we got at our table, some ones I've never had before at a restaurant, like the acorn jelly! Also, the kimchi was one of the best I've had! We also got iced barley tea as our drink, and it was very refreshing and a good substitute for water. We ordered 4 dishes for 4 people to share: ox bone soup, military stew, seafood pancake, and bulgogi over rice. The ox bone soup was my favorite - the broth was rich and flavorful! This one you have to add salt and pepper to taste, which I appreciate as people can have different preferences in saltiness! The seafood pancake was also very tasty. I'm not a big seafood person but this dish was also a favorite of mine! The military stew was a little too sour for my taste, and the bulgogi was just okay to me! Overall, I love the decor, bonchon, iced barley tea, ox bone soup, and seafood pancake. read more

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Yum! This is a great place for Korean food. The service was great and the waitress was very friendly. She was able to explain a lot about the menu options. We were even able to get decent drinks here. I can't wait to come back to try more! read more

Yet Nal House - a bowl of food with chopsticks - Korean Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

Ordered the bossam (boiled pork and vegetables) at around 5:15pm and it was ready for pickup within 15 minutes. The menu also looks very nice I'll definitely come back for other stuff for sure read more

Yet Nal House - Korean Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

If you want some spicy pork and bossam this is the place to go, my friends and I were fighting over the food it was so good! There was tons of flavor in every bite! We loved it. As soon as you walk in and walk past the counter someone greeted us and sat us down. The place looks like a Korean tradition restaurant. The restaurant was pretty packed but we came between lunch and dinner time so there was no wait. The server came right over and told us when we are ready to press the button on the table, which we love, it gave us time to decide what we wanted. As soon as we pressed the button someone ran right over to check on us! Highly recommend, even worth traveling too, yes it was that good! read more

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Maybe the cook is different but how does one forget twice that someone is allergic to shrimp? I couldn't eat 3 of the dishes that we asked not to have shrimp in. I have neem here befire and loved the food and the attention paid to service... but it was way slower than last time, and they decided not to pay attention at all and serve shrimp 3x. Avoid if you have an allergy. They said in korean "wepl everything here is made with shrimp, sorry" but it isn't true. Oh well. Maybe different cook and different rules. I won't risk my life though. Everything I could eat was fine. read more

Yet Nal House - Met for a business meeting - Korean Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

If you don't have a Korean aunt to make you comfort food, you can replicate the experience, at least as far as the food, here. The soups are superb. I really enjoyed the fish egg and intestine stew. The banchan are tasty. One time I got 6, another 7. They also have a refrigerated case with banchan to take home. Service is warm but they are a little short staffed and always hustling. read more

Been here a few times but realized I haven't yelped the place. Around prime dinner time, it was well occupied mostly by Koreans (the place isn't very big inside). The menu has typical staple dishes and they all had solid effort. Side banchans were ok, the cucumber kimchi tasted a tad bit too old though. There are so many korean restaurants on Rt 40 so it might be awhile before I return here. read more

Yet Nal House - Side BanChans - Korean Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

This place is a bit small and the food was great. I liked the small dishes and the seafood pancakes. There were things to approve on. For example, instead of providing me a bottle of ketchup, they served me a plate of fries with ketchup spreading on top which was unacceptable. read more

You almost have to expect bad service each time you walk in here. It's notorious for being rude to customers, blatantly ignoring you if you're not in your upper 60s with a reverent 'stache or some telltale sign that you're of social importance. No other restaurant I've gone to has made you feel so small. The straw that broke the camel's back for me was when I came with a big party after a funeral. The waitress got very upset with three members that came 5-10 minutes late and "disturbed" the seating arrangement. She openly shamed my cousins and uncle, even refusing to take their orders after they sat down. Many of my friends have had similar experiences. They've been mistreated, scolded or ignored for being young, adding another person after being seated or other miscellaneous reasons. I used to tolerate their service because food here is decent. But it's not worth it anymore. I don't want to support a business with such laughable customer service that hasn't gotten better since its opening. read more

More than a few years ago, my parents started noticing that Yetnal charged them a little extra for tip more than a couple times. My parents stopped coming here completely for a while until recently, they decided to give Yetnal a try again. I just got a call and surprise surprise, Yetnal tacked on a $20 extra charge on their carryout order. CHECK YOUR STATEMENTS AND DISPUTE EVERY PENNY IF THEY DO THIS TO YOU. One too many mistakes, Yetnal. read more

The place is kind of hidden but worth checking out. When we entered, got seated right away. As soon as we sat down, waitress came around and took our drink order. By the time she came back with our drinks, she took our food order. We ordered seafood pancake, military soup, galbi rib soup and bulgogi with rice. All the food items we ordered was tasty and good. I'm definitely coming back to try other menu items. One star deducted due to environment (not as clean as I would like it to be, dark), waitress could at least "act" like they want to be there...she wasn't mean or rude like other reviews but she didn't smile at all and was grumpy. read more

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Really good Korean food. Every time I go here, I love everything that I order. They have an enormous raw fish rice bowl, a delicious potato stew with huge chunks of meat and lots of flavor, and they have really good rolls. I wanted to try their sashimi platter and it was pretty good. It came with fresh raw fish, but I didn't really enjoy their salmon because it was way too chewy. I left all their salmon untouched. I would probably ask them not to include the salmon next time. The sashimi platter came with marinated raw crabs, eel California rolls, sushi, and a spicy fish stew. Everything was delicious and I would definitely recommend their sashimi platters. I'm never disappointed when I eat here. read more

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Lots of quality food, Super reasonable. Ordered way too much as I thought the prices reflected smallish servings to "push" you to order a variety. Nope, these were full servings, the stews and soups could easily be for 2. So good. Super nice people. Great family, Asian "bar" restaurant atmosphere. Big fan. I'll be back every other week. They're a new rate addition on my local "regular" list. read more

This is one of my all time favorite Korean food restaurants. The food is great! I love their stews. They have a good selection of sushi and sashimi. Their selection of sushi is not only large but loaded with great flavors. I also love their sushi rice. It is a rice dish with chucks of sashimi, lettuce, sesame oil, fish eggs and fresh garlic. It's then topped with a red chili paste. It's a healthy dish loaded with great flavor. It is fresh and perfect with any of their stews. I love Korean food so this place is great to get a vast array of Korean food and they serve tons of Japanese dishes as well. This can also be the restaurants downfall. Because the restaurant tries to cater to so many different dishes, they lack some authenticity in some of their dishes. For example, their Korean seafood noddles, are made with premade instant noddles. Since the restaurant tries to create a vast array of dishes they don't have a focus on some of their dishes. The other downfalls to this restaurant is that I wish it was a larger restaurant and I wish the service was less rushed and more attentive. Whenever I order and eat here I feel very much rushed to finish eating. I also would like to get water more often instead of having to constantly ask for water throughout my time here. The service is friendly don't get me wrong, I just wish it was a bit more attentive. This meaning I wish that the servers come to the table to check in with us. I just feel like I have to flag someone down to get any activity. read more

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I am shocked by some of Yelpers comment below. But then I understand how. We've been waited by 2 waitresses and one being extremely kind and the other being rude. I kept looking for the nice lady, but she was always busy. But that's ok as long as I have good food and she doesn't bother me. I had Spicy monkfish dish and fish roe soup. Let me tell you that I had a good time having soju with old friend and having such good food!!!! Can't complain and will come back next time I'm in town again. Service is very important in restaurant business, but the food should be rated before service in my opinion. Or you just have to be in control of the situation. read more

Yet Nal House - Korean Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

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Yay, I feel going up in rating, for once! (No, that's not true. There actually have been a number of business that exceeded my initial, and secondary, expectations and and had me coming back as a loyal customer! Great job to those guys!) Yet Nal House is, well, just a good ol' reliable restaurant for authentic Korean food and feel, in the Ellicott City neighborhood. Prices are very reasonable. The service kind of sucks. (Yes, the women who serve are pretty rude and unavailable many times, but honestly, that's to "western/American" standards or "expectations " of what food service means. Korean restaurants commonly have this type of service from the old days and the old country... but I'm definitely seeing that change in the new renditions of Korean restaurants popping up from younger chef and business owners!) The food, however, is perfectly unchanged and consistent. (Please keep whoever works in the kitchen there! Keep giving them fair wages and a good work environment for them to count on, because you guys are always rocking at whatever comes from behind the kitchen doors!) I am no longer going to review/update on this spot. Just go. You know when you have that K-craving? Just go. But you know what you're getting into!! (Ps. I've had ONE excellent afternoon of service and hospitality here, so it is definitely not an impossible encounter!) read more

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This is my favorite place. It is like visiting Korea again. The food has been excellent every time. There English is a little slim, but they make up for it in many ways. read more

Good catered food. Can't comment on anything else. Everything had good flavor and seasoned very well.

Amazing food! Some of the best Korean food in the greater VA area and very affordable for the portion sizes. Service was a little slow but overall positive experience. The ladies were lovely and gave us some new things to try. read more

It was my first time visiting this restaurant. I order Bossam (season boiled pork), Tteokbokki (spicy rice cake) and Haejangguk (hangover soup) all of them was delicious. They have the best Bossam I've ever eaten. The meat is well season. I also like their Tteokbokki not too spicy and the rice cake isn't too chewy. The Haejangguk is full of flavor. They have the best customer service. They are very welcoming and accommodating. The restaurant is very clean and very relaxing. read more

This is real Korean. Some people might pick it apart. So be it. If you were in Seoul, in a normal neighborhood and ate authentic Korean, this is what you'd get. Warts and all. From top to bottom. We loved it. We lived in Seoul for many years, and we all agreed. We thought we were back. read more

This is a very standard Korean restaurant - it offers a pretty comprehensive menu of standard Korean eats (eg. traditional Korean soups/stews, Korean pancakes, bulgolgi, etc) in addition to Japanese sushi options. I tried a Korean style sashimi bowl, which consisted of sashimi served over rice and salad, topped with a delicious Korean hot sauce. It was delicious and the portion was pretty generous. I sampled a friend's gamjatang, which was pretty decent as well. Overall, this restaurant didn't stand out in any way compared to the many Korean restaurants in the area, but is definitely a suitable option for someone who wants to satisfy their Korean food cravings. read more

Yet Nal House - Korean Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

Big thumbs down to this place walked into try to order takeout and was completely ignored. I think they were closing but I couldn't get anybody to speak to me. There are so many Korean restaurants in this area. I definitely would not go back to this one to try it when they are open. They were completely rude and I'll see you never again read more

Great old-style comfort Korean food! They make the best yuk-gae-Jang and my Dad loves their gham-ja-tang. I hope they never go out of business and that one day, they can update the interior to retain the old-school charm but modernized a bit. And a big thank you to the two ladies who work hard to keep the customers satisfied. read more

As a non-Korean person, I had never heard of this restaurant but came here with a few friends because our Korean friend said she liked this place. Apparently the name means "Long Ago", and as some other yelpers have said, the restaurant has a rustic feel and serves traditional Korean cuisine. The menu was in Korean with minimal English translations and no pictures, so it was difficult to decide on a dish. My friend recommended the "hwae dup bap", which apparently translates to "rice covered in raw fish". My other friends ordered the omu-rice and the dolsot bibimbap. Also, the water they serve is a Korean barley tea water thing. We were all fine with it so we didn't ask, but I'm sure you could ask for normal water if you wanted. When the food arrived, I was surprised at the size of my dish (the hwae dup bap). It was in a metal bowl a little bit bigger than a typical large soup bowl, served with a squeeze bottle of "gochujang" - Korean chili sauce. As I dug in, I was pleasantly surprised by the generous portion of fish. However, I thought there was too much lettuce. I'm not one to complain about salads or veggies, but I felt like the lettuce was endless and eventually I found myself navigating around it to find my fish. The omu-rice is an egg omelette filled with fried ketchup rice. Two of my friends ordered it. One was satisfied with it and said she would give it 3.5 stars, and the other was very dissatisfied because she thought the ketchuppy sauce would come separate, but it came poured all over the dish. My friend with the dolsot bibimbap was very satisfied and said it was one of the best he's had. Service is not super attentive, but it's easy enough to flag down a waitress if you want something. read more

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Girlfriend and her whole family came to Yet Nal after a funeral and were treated terribly. Waitress got upset when four members of the family arrived 10 minutes later than the rest and "messed up" the seating arrangement by having two parents switch tables so that the children could sit together. Waitress refused to take the late family members' orders and instead told them to order through other people/tables whom she hadn't taken an order for yet. When the food came out, she again made a stink and said that if the parents hadn't moved from their original seats, things would be so much simpler for her. Never mind that the family was bringing in a lot of cash to the restaurant and also just coming from a funeral.. the waitress had the worst attitude and threw the food down in a huff. The service here is awful--it's mind blowing. read more

Being that it's in Ellicott City, there are numerous little Korean restaurants in the area. This was my first time here and I was super impressed with the restaurant and, more importantly, the food. Korean restaurants are pretty much the same for the most part as far as their menus are concerned. You got you kimchi dishes, Korean bbq, as well as other popular dishes. While this restaurant has the same kinds of dishes, they also have a variety of traditional/old style dishes as well. The name of the restaurant translates into "yesterday's restaurant" meaning that the dishes they serve are reminiscent of older days in Korea. They have a couple Military style dishes where it's a hodgepodge mix of pretty much anything. They also have some really traditional Korean dishes that you probably won't find at other Korean restaurants. The restaurant itself is very clean and cozy looking. It's kinda tucked away in a strip mall so you'd probably drive right past it if you didn't know it was there. Staff is really friendly and the atmosphere of the restaurant is just very comfortable. For those wanting an authentic taste of Korean food should definitely come here for a meal. read more

Decent Korean restaurant with authentic and modern dishes. Although there are a lot of other Korean restaurants in this area, I would come back here for some of the sweet/spicy chicken and soybean paste soup. The store itself is fairly small and hidden and always seem to have an issue seating people. Once seated, they are pretty quick with their service. The staff members are friendly but it could be because I speak Korean to them. Another thing to note is that they provide ample amount and variety of side dishes. Not the best sides dishes in the world, but the variety is good. They will give you wheat or barley tea as water, so if you do not like that, you will need to manually ask for clear/tap water. Overall, I would recommend for anyone looking for some authentic Korean food. Be aware that Korean foods are typically mid to high priced and this place is not the cheapest. Not good for cheap eats. read more

Yet Nal House - Korean Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

My boyfriend and I went here for a casual Sunday lunch. This was my firs time here but my boyfriend has been here many times. I feel like this was more on the authentic side for Korean food. The setting is almost identical to the restaurants I visited while in Seoul. Also, the menu has very little English, so there isn't much of a description. I LOVE THE TEA. The banchan was a lot better than most places I've been to because of the variety and flavor. We started with tteokbokki which was okay. I chose the bibimbap and my boyfriend got seolleongtang. Mine was pretty close to perfect and his was so flavorful. I'm definitely putting this in my rotation of places when I'm craving Korean. read more

Yet Nal House - Korean Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

Love this place! I'd come here everyday if I lived closer! Their bossam or steamed pork with cabbage is my favorite! I love their soondubu (tofu soup) also! It's probably the best around. They ladies that work here are always super sweet and the food always comes out quick and fresh! When going to a korean restaurant side dishes are important to me. It may seem like a minor thing but I feel like it really shows the quality of the food and their side dishes are good and plentiful! I could continue to rave about their food but you just gotta try it out! read more

Yet Nal House - Bossam in all it's glory!! Don't forget the soju! - Korean Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

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This is my go-to place when I'm craving yangnyeom chicken. The portion is huge and always end up having to bring home leftovers. The chicken is nice and crispy and is very flavorful. The chicken isn't overly greasy and the radish that comes out with the chicken compliments the flavor nicely. I also always order doenjang jjigae, or soybean paste stew. The taste can be hit or miss sometimes but compared to other places theirs is one of my favorites. Other places tend to over season their doenjang jjigae too much but this place flavored it nicely, and it comes with a good amount of zucchini and potatoes (my favorite parts). The only reason why I give 3 stars instead of 4 is that their service could be a little better. There have been a few times when I rang the bell for a waitress and it took multiple rings for someone to come. I'm a little more understanding when it's busier but I came here once with a group of friends on an early weekend afternoon when it wasn't that busy and still had trouble getting a waitress' attention. Overall, their food is delicious so I will continue to come here when I have my yangnyeom chicken cravings. read more

Overall, good food at reasonable price with decent service. I live close by and I come here often. It may not be the best Korean places nearby in terms of decoration, presentation and location, but it offers great values with big flavors. Do not let odd location and the dingy exteriors fool you. The dishes here have good portion and the flavors are always full. There are also a couple dishes I can not find at other Korean resturants in this area. Believe me, I have been to a lot of them in Metro DC areas. I like to order chicken soup, fried yellow croaker and bossam. Dolsot bibimbap is excellent as well. For some reason, when searching for Korean food in Ellicott City, this place rarely show up in Google Search or in Yelp. I think they block this place or something. Anyway, it is probably all for the good. There will be less wait. I will keep coming. read more

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