ChoSun Hwaro

This Korean bbq is so good! They are extremely attentive, and food quality is definitely superb! They have great combo sets for all different ranges and types of meats. The side dishes are pretty expansive and also really fresh! The restaurant isn’t too loud, and feels a little more modern compared to a classic bar Korean bbq restaurant. Definitely will be returning!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food at Chosun Hwaro is amazing! The BBQ meat is super flavorful, the seafood tofu soup is delicious, the Korean pancake is crispy, the stir-fried squid is tasty, and the bibimbap is so satisfying 😋🔥. The staff are fast, friendly, and very attentive 😊👏. Definitely a great spot to enjoy authentic Korean flavors! 🇰🇷✨

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best Korean BBBQ

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The staff grill the meat for you, which is really nice. The side dishes are tasty, and the combo menu is a safe and satisfying choice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

One of the best Korean bbq spots in the area! The meat is always fresh and the noodle dishes are pretty good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Been to this restaurant three times. It’s truly one of the best places to visit in the Baltimore area if you want authentic Korean cuisine. The staff are very friendly, welcoming, and helpful in helping you understand the menu and cook the BBQ items to perfection.

The place is managed and staffed by Koreans who obviously care to a high degree about the authenticity of the food they’re putting out. I’ve come here with Korean friends who had nothing but positive things to say, and for me personally, coming to this restaurant alone makes the long trip from Baltimore to Ellicott City worth it.

The quality of the meat they serve is exceptional, with every piece coming out juicy and tender from the grill. Their other options such as their cold noodles and tofu soup are also some of my personal favorites. This place has by far the best Korean food I’ve had in this area, and I 100% recommend it to anyone craving Korean cuisine.

The restaurant itself is spacious, clean, and well organized inside. There’s 2 floors to the restaurant, so typically they will have some tables or a short wait time, but I would recommend making a reservation for larger parties especially if it’s a busy day. The restaurant is popular so it does fill up quickly. There is plenty of parking available for those driving here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had the Chosun Hwaro Marinated Combo for $139. Menu states enough for 3-4 people, we were 2 people and it was just about enough. If we had 3-4 people it would not have been enough. Most of the meat was good some a little tough and gristly. Soju was great but they were out of the Snow Beauty Sake which was disappointing. Overall a good experience here. The negatives were that the waiter was
cooking everything so fast that it appeared like he was trying to rush us out of the place. If we return we would prefer to cook our own meat, we did not know this was an option until after our meal though.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

I left 20% tip and waitress got mad at tip for not tipping her 25%. You gotta be kidding me.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

Chosun Hwaro is one of my favorite Korean restaurant. There are fantastic Korean BBQ and very delicious stews.
Also there is extremely good customer service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Emporer's Galbi, Bulgogi Mountain

I went there for the first time and ordered beef kalbi, LA kalbi and pork kalbi, all marinated. Oh my gosh, it was the worst meat I've ever had at a Korean bbq place. I am one of those few people with high standards when it comes to taste of food. I know what kalbi(rib) meat should taste like and none of them tasted like they should. They can fool a lot of people with fake kalbi but not me. I will never come back here. I will instead go to Iron Age in Catonsville, MD. They are much cheaper and their meat tastes good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 5

This place is very popular, and the staff makes an effort to minimize wait times for incoming guests. The food is excellent, but the experience can feel a bit rushed. We didn’t feel like we had enough time to fully enjoy our meal before being encouraged to wrap up.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

If you're serious about Korean BBQ, ChoSun Hwaro should be on your radar. On the pricier side but well worth the experience.

The experience starts with the spread -- a table full of fresh banchan (side dishes) that could honestly be a meal on their own. From kimchi with the perfect tang to the crunchy pickled radish, every little dish adds something to the feast.

The highlight, of course, is the meat selection. We went all-in with marinated short rib and pork belly, and watching them hit the grill was a moment of pure joy. Tender, flavorful, and cooked exactly how you want it, right at your table. The quality is there -- you taste it in every bite. We ordered the ChoSun Hwaro marinated set for 139, side a pork belly and seafood pancake. For 5 people, with two big guys over 6 ft tall, we were stuffffed!

Service was attentive without hovering -- staff checked in often to make sure the grill was running smoothly and that our table stayed stocked. The atmosphere is lively but not overwhelming, making it just as good for a family dinner as it is for a night out with friends.

By the end, I had eaten way more than planned, but that's the magic of Korean BBQ done right -- you lose track of time (and portion control).

ChoSun Hwaro nails it: great food, thoughtful service, and an experience that makes you want to come back. Ellicott City, Korean bbq, only one clear option.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

5/5
This place has great food! I enjoyed their emperor's galbi.
The servers were kind and attentive.
Parking is easy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Leaving 1star because not possible to leave less. Place is dirty, servers and host are not friendly at all, in fact , it feels like you owe them something for even showing up. The prices are ridiculous, unless they got some golden cows and pigs somewhere, very overpriced for received value and service.

Definitely the Korean bbq place that’s on the pricey side. $200+ for 4 people and we were not full at the end. The portion is too small and they don’t season their meat prior. Plus side dishes are lacking variety. There are many other good value restaurants in the area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5