Looking for a mouthwatering Korean meal near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Korean spots around Ellicott City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best places to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. Rainpia
Topping the list is Rainpia. Located at 10194 Baltimore National Pike, Suite 103, it is the highest-rated Korean restaurant in Ellicott City, boasting 4.5 stars out of 98 reviews on Yelp.
Find appetizers like kimchi rice balls, seafood pancakes and fried dumplings. Standout menu offerings include kimchi fried rice, spicy squid, budae jjigae stew, bossam (a dish with thinly sliced pork belly) and beef brisket with green onions. In addition to beer and liquor, there's Korean soju and rice wine.
2. Shin Chon
Next up is Shin Chon, situated at 8801 Baltimore National Pike. Short ribs and bulgogi are cooked on a tabletop grill and come with numerous condiments and banchan (side dishes). Other classic dishes such as bibimbap, shredded beef soup and kimchi jjigae (sliced pork stew) are here. There's also a limited sushi selection. With four stars out of 310 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Seoul Pub Sushi Chicken Beer
Seoul Pub Sushi Chicken Beer, located at 9065 Frederick Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving it 4.5 stars out of 83 reviews. It offers a wide selection of Korean fare like kimchi, bulgogi and hot pots. There are also numerous Japanese dishes sprinkled throughout the menu, like soba and udon entrees, teriyaki and donkatsu, as well as sushi and sashimi. Drink options include soju and Hite beer.
4. Hmart
Then there's Hmart, a grocery store chain that also hosts a food court. You'll find kimchi bulgogi, tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork), jjamppong (spicy noodle soup), and other Korean favorites, as well as sushi and sashimi. The store also has a bakery, meat and fish counters, and a large produce section. It's another go-to, with four stars out of 69 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3301 N. Ridge Road to see for yourself.
