23 Best Korean Restaurants in Ellicott City

“Everything at this place is recommended!“

“This unassuming place serves delectable, 100% authentic Korean “pub grub.” The friendly owners took the time to explain the menu. They also made sure we had plenty to drink and eat throughout our stay. Our orders came out of the kitchen quickly…and the food was DELICIOUS! ?

The plain fried chicken was a bit bland (we ordered it for the young kids…so it was perfect for them). However, anything that is seasoned I’d recommend. The owner brought a free “sampler platter” of condiments to our table midway through our meal. This sampler included kimchi. I lived in Korea for 6 months; Seoul Pub boasts the best kimchi I’ve ever tried. The kimchi is both mild and complex in flavor.

The prices here are also amazingly reasonable. We ate well and drank well, yet our total pre-tip (for a party of 8 adults) was under $200.

I’d highly recommend Seoul Pub for a night of great Asian food and drinks (the Soju is delicious).“

“I had steamed monkfish.. There are no real good restaurants in ELLICOTT CITY, where I live now. There is no restaurant that is particularly good at steamed monkfish. However, I ate delicious monkfish for the first time in a while at Hyeban. I love braised monkfish, and for the first time in a long time, I ate it very deliciously. The portion is huge.. If two people come, you can really eat the monkfish to the fullest.. Above all, the service is really the best.. The servers are great. Very friendly.. The female server named EUNJEA was really friendly.. I went there for the first time and asked a lot of questions about the menu, but she responded very kindly and kindly.. I also like the spacious space.. The tables were close together. I like it because it doesn't exist.. The last thing I want to say is that the food at this place is not crazy delicious. It's more than average, so don't come with high expectations.“

“This was my first time here on 10/26th, and my family and I dined in. Thank goodness we got there in time to not rush because I’m a slow eater, and I didn’t know they close at 6:30p and that’s 6:30 on the DOT that the waiter brought our check, wanting us to hurry and pay. Lol! I’m not offended though…it’s just a difference in culture. My food was yummy and it was a large portion! Chicken katsu and fried dumplings! ? I’ll definitely go again!“

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

“Fast service! Food came out quickly.

(5/5) ? Bossam: AMAZING PORK. So tender, so flavorful. Pricey at $45 but lots of meat and very worthwhile ?

(5/5) ? Banchan: Fantastic. The cucumber kimchi was delicious. The acorn jelly was the best ?

(2/5) Soondubu: Terrible. The broth had no flavor, only spicy. We had to add salt to the soup.

Definitely coming back for the bossam and banchan ❤️“

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

“What's not to love? The food is fantastic and their service was even better. The banchan (side dishes) were delicious. The tabletop cooking added to the dining experience. The meat was cooked to perfection. We were each given complimentary scrambled eggs.

The only catch: they don't take reservations. So coordinate and plan accordingly. They only seat you when the full group arrives.

Five stars all around!“

“Highly recommended Food are not expensive“

“My friend & I were looking for a place in MD that serves good marinated crabs (게장, Gejang). We almost went all the way to VA, but thankfully she found this place and we were not disappointed!! Really great food, great service, and looking forward to visiting again soon !! (We also got seafood pancake [파전, Pajeon] and it was so good, 10/10).

The only reason I gave the atmosphere 4 stars is because I wished they played some music, but other than that, really great place to get your Korean food cravings satiated!“

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

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

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

“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!“

“It is not mainstream and gives the vibes of walking in to a Korean restaurant into an authentic family owned restaurant in Korea.

Have been here several times and loved it every single time.

Its not flashy, it's not upscale, and it's busy. The people there hardly speak english, but everything is so authentic. They serve barley tea, they have onion salad, and it makes you know that they are legit.

Please don't go here if you are in a rush, looking for something fancy, or are not patient to work past the language barrier.

Do go here if you love authentic food, a personable experience, and friendly staff.“

“Been eating here many years. There are so many good Korean comfort foods here that it's a difficult decision every time. Love the japchae bap (great smoky flavor), kimchi jiggae ( a little bit if sliced ddeok added), mandoo ddeok guk, odaeng, etc, etc., so hard to choose. As for some of the other complaints i read here: I heard them very politely explaining the difference in two broths today, and they have always been friendly in all the interactions I have observed. Good portions, great flavors, quick service, served hot and fresh.“

“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.“

“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).“

“The chicken is very good and not dry. The spicy original has just the right amount of kick to clear your sinus. ? I got the golden original the first couple of times and got the spicy to see how they were. All good.

Parking: Plenty of parking.“

“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.“

“This is probably the best Korean-Chinese place in the Mid-Atlantic. Other places have declined while Tian has maintained its quality if not improved.Usual order is the gan-jajang and jjampong. Mapo tofu is good as well. Tangsuyuk is average, but realistically how do you differentiate yourself when you are serving fried pork pieces with goo?“

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