23 Best Korean Restaurants in Ellicott City

“Went here for my daughter’s birthday dinner because she loves korean food and it is just like what we have with my family get togethers. I had never been here before and didn’t know what to expect. The portions are huge and we shared everything with four people (two kids and two hungry pre-teens). We got the Kimchi Pa Jun, dukboki (no cheese or fish cakes), Chicken Ban Ban in Korean sauce, bulgogi (comes with a bowl of rice), mandu, and the spicy sushi combination (3 rolls). I couldn’t believe how large the portions were! Everything was so flavorful and definitely reminded me of eating with my extended family when we had large get togethers. In addition to our order, we also got banchans (sides) of kimchi, potato, green beans, bean sprouts, and tofu. The server (maybe owner?) was so sweet and nice and reminded me of my aunts. The location is not right on 40 like the other restaurants in this area, but it’s not far off. The location wasn’t super busy with people (Wednesday night), but they seem to do well with takeout orders. Will definitely be back for some traditional korean food!“

“Everything at this place is recommended!“

“Love this place so much, we go about once a week. I do wish they were open a bit later because it can be a time crunch to make it there after work, but I get it. The food is flawless, I haven't ordered anything that wasn't delicious.“

“Had an impromptu lunch here today, even though we have been wanting to come for a while. The atmosphere was quiet and calm. We sat down and ordered. Some fresh hot tea was also on my list and it was a perfect start. Everything was hot, fresh, and so delicious. The added sides from them added to the complexity of the dishes and paired deliciously. The cold noodles in beef broth were so refreshing. My husband loved the spicy squid and the seafood pancake was crispy and delicious. We cannot wait to come back again! Everything was very well priced and the serving sizes were a bit on the larger side.“

“Snow Ice and Gimbap. Next time I’m trying the Rice Cake Ramen.“

“The salads here are very gourmet and if you come here you'll love it😋“

“This place is perfect and so fun everytime! We can't go to the DC area without hitting it 👌“

“Overall, the food was tasty and the staff were friendly. I especially enjoyed the grilled mackerel. The hot stone bibimbap was too oily for me, though. I get that they probably added extra oil to keep it from burning, but it ended up being a bit too greasy and I couldn’t finish it. The place was a little on the dark side inside, but overall, it was a nice meal.“

“Our favorite restaurant in Ellicot City. Hope they stick with same chefs.“

“This place has the best fried chicken in Baltimore area.“

“Had the Dumbling Ramen and it was very good. It was spicier than I expected but I’m not bothered by such things; gave it a nice surprising kick. Comes in a metal bowl on hot pad, so be warned it will be quite hot at first and may need to let it cool a little before eating.“

“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“

“Highly recommended Food are not expensive“

“great place to hang out and have some fantastic Korean munchies. very friendly service!“

“We stopped by for Thai food but noticed an abundance of Korean restaurants in the mall. After a quick Google Maps check, we chose this one—and it did not disappoint! The authenticity was evident, with all the staff being Korean and only a few speaking English.

The food was excellent for the price. We ordered the special combination for two, which was more than enough for three—my husband, teen son, and me. The highlight was the thick pork belly: it looked greasy at first, but once grilled and cut into bite-sized pieces, it was incredible. The fat rendered out, leaving the meat perfectly crispy and chewy.

The two men also shared a seafood pancake, while I was already satisfied with the small dishes—like the steamed egg and soup—that came with the meal.“

“Great service, it's an over the counter restaurant, how much can you expect? I only come for soondae guk combo. I used to live near the Annandale Seoul Soondae. Always loved soondae guk. This dish isn't for everyone, but if you love hardy Spicey soup. This dish might be for you. Even though this is the only place I know of that sells this soup around the area. I still think it is worthwhile for my craving.“

“Good food with good service! I ate there several times as someone new to Korean food and enjoyed and left satisfied! I had the kimchi pancake, steamed eggs, and other dishes during my visits! All good experiences with good food! This place is worth a visit and worth a drive to try out Korean cuisine!“

“Our favorite place for Sushi. Had carry out tonight due to CoronaVirus quarantine and it was fantastic as usual. Can't wait until this comment is completely outdated (and things are back to normal again).“

“Best Korean fried chicken wings ever!!! The house sauce was gold! The rice is legit! I had to edit my review because the second time we came the service was not so great. Great food but the server we initially got has to work on her attitude. She kept ignoring me and my partner when clearly we were here before other guest. She ended up taking the other guest order first. Not a big deal but the slow service did it for me. I recommend take out.“

“I ordered the Seafood Jaengban Chajang and Shrimp Kanpunggi to treat a young guest at home. He absolutely loved both dishes and said it was a completely new Chajangmyeon experience. I highly recommend these two dishes to anyone looking to impress guests with a delicious meal at home. Of course, the rest of the menu is excellent as well.“

“I've avoided this place for over 10 years because I remember it being very expensive and instead frequented the AYCE alternatives. However, I decided to give it another shot last weekend and was surprised by how great the food and service was, and the price wasn't too bad either!

Highly recommend the bone-in ribs. Cold noodles were very bland. Steamed egg was bland as well but the hot temperature and fluffy texture made it taste good.“

“Delicious chicken, as spicy as you want. Great kimchi and cold beer. Perfect“