Are you craving Korean food?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best, most affordable Korean restaurants around Baltimore using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list.
1. Brown Rice Korean Grill
Topping the list is Brown Rice Korean Grill. Located at 2404 N. Charles St. in Old Goucher, this establishment is the highest-rated inexpensive Korean restaurant in Baltimore, boasting 4.5 stars out of 214 reviews on Yelp.
Brown Rice Korean Grill offers make-your-own bibimbap, a signature Korean dish served as a bowl of warm rice topped with sautéed and seasoned vegetables. Protein options include chicken, pork belly, tofu, salmon, squid and shrimp.
2. Pop Tacos
Next up is Federal Hill's Pop Tacos, situated at 17 E. Cross St. With 4.5 stars out of 142 reviews on Yelp, the Mexican, Asian and Korean joint has proven to be a local favorite for those seeking a budget-friendly option.
This offering morphs the classic and traditional Mexican taco with Korean flavors and beef. Expect menu options like Korean barbecue, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, bowls and salads. The Korean influence is obvious in this spot's bibimbap menu option.
3. Joanne's Grill
Joanne's Grill, a Korean spot that offers sandwiches and more in Midtown, is another much-loved, inexpensive go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 43 Yelp reviews. Head over to 6 E. Preston St. to see for yourself.
This place offers classic Korean dishes such as bibimbap, kimchi and bolgogi. Korean omelets, quesadillas, burgers and platters all line the menu, as does American breakfast and brunch fare.
4. Brown Rice
Over in Mount Vernon, check out Brown Rice, which has earned four stars out of 56 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Korean and vegetarian spot, which offers fast food and more, by heading over to 520 Park Ave., Mt Vernon Marketplace.
This spot gives customers the option to create a custom bowl by first selecting a base grain then adding protein. Next, visitors choose veggies and end by drizzling sauce on top before selecting optional add-ins.
