Hang Ari

Homey Korean restaurant. I have been going here for years to get soondubu (Korean tofu soup). Consistent and reliable. Recently I discovered the pork bossam (pork & cabbage wraps) and it’s been my favorite in recent months. It’s cooked perfectly and the fat from the pork melts in your mouth and pairs perfectly with the sides! I would recommend.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Had to change my review because the service was very disturbing and inhospitable. We arrived at 8pm and were rushed to order without even given a minute to review the menu. We were also seated at a wobbly table between two uncleared tables with food everywhere…very off putting from the start.

Once the food arrived, the lady immediately brings the check and tells us the kitchen is closed. The time was 8:12pm. We double checked the hours feeling bad that they were closing at 8:30, but Google showed 9pm. We tried to enjoy our meal (mind you the soup is scorching, on a wobbly table) but we kept sensing the ladies trying to rush us out the door. We looked up and both of them were wearing their jackets staring at us. It was incredibly uncomfortable and rude. We asked for containers and left. The time was 8:33pm.

The soondubu was great the first time we went but this last time, the soup was watered down lacking in flavor. It most likely was because they were rushing to go home and didn’t cook it properly…The food came out in less than 5mins.

The pictures were from our first visit. The broth looks deep in color, whereas the last one was almost clear with chili flakes still floating. Truly disappointed in their service and inconsistency.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Korean Style Pancake

This restaurant serves one of the best spicy soft tofu soup in town!! I had mine with beef and seafood - and it was delicious! 😋👍🏼 The owner stopped by to share stories of his recipes that made the soup so rich and flavorful. They also used fresh ingredients. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

See food pancakes are very good

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Likely one of the top korean restaurant in the area. Soups are excellent. So tasty. Tendon soup and pork soup 돼지국밥 is sublime. Kimchi pancake is soooo good. It's not an upscale place but great food.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

The reviews dont do this place justice. Ever since the new management took over about a year ago, the owner has revamped everything about this place. From the menu to the quality of the banchan, I cant praise enough about the place. If you are seeking authentic Korean cuisines, this place, without doubt, definitely is as close as youre gonna get to authentic Korean food in the area. My daughter and I are frequent customers here and this place never fall short. I strongly suggest getting the usual go-tos which are the combo meals BUT if you are in to hangover soups, try the 돼지국밥. You wont be disappointed:)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wanted to share an most recent experience and changed the stars rating on service: this place is my go to place for authentic, comfort Korean meal until today. I ordered a tofu soup and was not given a bowl of hot rice. The next table to mine had one. Now, as a non-Korean customer, I felt not treated equally nor respected. I have been going to this place for years and gave pretty decent tips. This was the second time that I wasn't given the hot rice which led me to share this experience today. All I am asking is that this restaurant to treated every customers with respects and equal when it comes to giving foods just like every Korean people gets. Please do not be selective on who gets what as this hurt a foodie like me.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Korean Style Pancake, Seafood Pancakes

I had the kalguksu here and they were absolutely delicious! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the noodles were perfectly chewy. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. If you’re looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, this place is a must-try!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The best service ever. They are so welcoming and food is really nice. Whether it’s hot or cold weather, they have all the food that fits for any kind of weather. Additionally, even from the side dishes, you can tell that this place is a hidden gem and a go to place when you feel authentic korean food! ❤️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Naengmyeon, Dubu Kimchi, Beef and Seafoods Mixed Soft Tofu Soup, Mackerel, Sundubu-Jjigae

Wow, what a find! They have the best cold noodles in MD!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Decided to try somewhere new for dinner. We took a while to figure out what to eat, and the staff didn't rush us. The waitress said the Grilled Sliced Marinated Beef would take 20 mins, and we were good with that. Both dishes were great. The owner asked us if we didn't like the food since we have a nice piece of beef to take home. But honestly, we were just full. We are looking forward to returning and trying other dishes.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was delicious and the owner was very kind! I highly recommend this restaurant for the best Korean food!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

menu was great, lots of option of our group, parking might get a pretty busy on weekends but there is option to park next door and walk over.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely loved their spicy noodle soup with seafood mix. The noodle was perfectly al dente, broth was rich. The seafood pancake was one of the best I’ve had because of how crispy and chewy it is. All the dishes were large portions at great price! One of my favorite korean restaurants!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I’ve been coming to this restaurant for years—it’s long been one of my favorite Korean spots. However, after today’s visit, I won’t be returning.

I came in for lunch with friends. The restaurant wasn’t busy (only 2–3 tables were occupied), yet there were dirty dishes left sitting on the table next to us throughout our entire visit. While the staff seated us promptly and brought waters right away, we were then left waiting for over 15 minutes before anyone came to take our order. We had to flag someone down ourselves, which ended up happening more than once since no one came to check on us the entire time.

Our water glasses sat empty, and no refills were ever offered. The service was virtually nonexistent, and we adjusted our tip accordingly to reflect that. Ironically, as soon as we got up to leave, the staff suddenly appeared and ran after us to question the tip. After we explained our reasons, the server became visibly upset and started muttering angrily in Korean under her breath.

To make matters worse, I ordered the tofu sundubu, which I’ve enjoyed here before, but this time it was nothing like previous visits—just broth and tofu, missing the usual variety of ingredients. Maybe it was a mistake, but paying $20 for a bowl of watery broth and tofu felt absurd.

It’s disappointing to see how far the experience has fallen. Unfortunately, after today, I can no longer recommend this place.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 1