20 Best Korean Restaurants in Ellicott City

“Pretty cozy and low key restaurant.

Pretty mixed bag of what we got. The favorite was probably the dolsot (stone bowl) and egg roll like stuffdd with glass noodles. Latter made fresh and significantly crunchy even after long periods still retained it somehow.

Probably will go back to try something different.

But surprise, togo boxes charged 50 cents each. First time I've ever seen a restaurant do this for what you think should be free or part of just any restaurant outing

Sorry no pictures forgot!“

“My husband and I were on a hunt for the best Korean restaurant and specifically best Korean fried chicken. When we tried Seoul we didn’t even bother trying any others. It’s sooo good. The owners are always so kind and we have become regulars. Eating here feels like having a home cooked meal.“

“Visited Jumak on Sunday night around 7:30 pm. They kept the interior and decor from the previous business Kare Bar, however added neon lights on one side of the wall. I personally felt the decor was very outdated and looked “cheap”. They left the bar “dark” which made the entire room looked very dark and not welcoming. Really wished they can consider redo their decor.

Despite having my personal opinion about their decor, their food was surprisingly very good. The portion of their entree is huge and good enough for two people to share. We ordered Chicken Katsu Don and today’s special “miso truffle salmon gnocchi”. The chicken katsu was absolutely delicious and a great comfort food. The panko breaded chicken cutlet was flavorful and crispy. The steaming egg was also savory. I especially appreciated the dish was served at a high temperature and not lukewarm. The daily special “miso truffle salmon gnocchi” was phenomenal, perfectly balanced with Alfredo creamy sauce and truffle. Both dishes were highly recommended!

We also ordered a glass of Peach Makge Bellini and Citrus Makge Sangria. Both cocktails were too sweet and not having enough alcohol, which could be improved.

Overall, Jumak is highly recommended. I also appreciate they open at late night.“

“Everything at this place is recommended!“

“My wife and I order from here often and we have tasted a lot of the menu and everything is good here. It's never packed which always confused me because the food and quality is good, but I guess the location makes it hard to see when driving down route 40. I hope they never change the food, we love it.“

“The food was delicious! We had pork belly, Galbi, mandu, jiggae, garanjin, and a few other dishes. The salad with the mandu was so yummy, the dressing is amazing. Overall, it was a wonderful meal and the staff were so kind. We enjoy Korean food and tryout different restaurants and this one is up there with the taste of the food.“

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

“Wonderful service and equally wonderful food ! So glad to have good quality Korean food in our local community!“

“Cozy, small place that is very clean and tidy. Wonderful service- felt like my mother was taking care of me! Food is authentic and the side dishes have generous portions. Definitely recommend.

Pay at the counter and to-go boxes are self-serve. 6% food fee and automatic 20% tip for 5 or more guests.“

“Great little spot. Good food, reasonable prices, and friendly service. There were a lot of Koreans eating there, so I assume/infer it's pretty authentic (but I'm not knowledgeable enough to know myself).

The eating area is very plain and no frills, but it's sufficient.

The bulgogi was very tasty. The dumplings were nice and crispy. Everything came out hot. The garnishes and mini soft drink at the end were a nice touch.

I thought my bulgogi was a bit heavy on the onions. And the dumplings could have used a little sauce. But overall, highly recommended.“

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

“Pretty sure we may have tried all the different sauces for the wings by now. I can’t even tell you which is my favorite cause they’re all so good. The chicken is always super crisp and flavorful. Everything is made to order so you have to wait a bit before they bring it out but it’s very worth the wait! The sides are huge, definitely shareable. I also tried the ramen bowl. The regular one. DELICIOUS 🤤 fun, upbeat place to watch the World Cup games also.“

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

“Highly recommended Food are not expensive“

“This was my second time eating here. The last time was years ago, and they didn't include lettuce with the BBQ, which was one of the reasons I started going elsewhere. However, my sister chose this restaurant for her birthday, so we gave it another try.
I'm happy to say they now include lettuce! The banchan was decent, the kimchi was delicious, and the BBQ was excellent. We ordered the second combo with the samgyeopsal and marinated beef. My brother-in-law did the grilling (as usual!), and I ordered the large naengmyeon (cold noodles in a delicious icy broth). I ate until I felt like I was going to explode!
The only downsides were that the space felt a bit cramped, and the prices were slightly higher than the other Korean restaurant we usually visit on Bethany Lane. Nevertheless, the most important thing is that the food tasted authentically Korean. 😋 The waitress was also very attentive, which made the experience even better.“

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

“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).“

“I got the spicy pork and the dumplings, both were excellent. I asked the kitchen to really add a lot of spice and it was PERFECT, they didn't hold back. The dish had some real kick without overwhelming the rest of seasoning. We will definitely be going back.“

“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“