It's not often I treat myself to Ekiben but when I do, it's just as good as the last time. I…read moreordered the side of tempura broccoli and the spicy bird bowl. The food is absolutely delicious, full of flavor, and a very generous portion. One order will last you 3-4 days depending on your appetite! Not only is the food great but the service is top notch every time. All. the people who work here seem to genuinely enjoy being part of the Ekiben fam. All the staff members were friendly, personable, and quick to get the order ready. I love the upbeat ambiance and the music they play in here too. It's a vibe. I am an Ekiben stan 4 life.

i have been wanting to try ekiben for the longest time, but it's so far from me! i finally got the…read morechance to go with a friend who was visiting from california. i told her that BTS came here 2x while they were on tour in Baltimore. the space was pretty small and had 2 standing tables, some countertop seating, and an outdoor table. i really wanted to try their soft shell crab bun, but i had no idea that it was a seasonal item! i guess i'll have to come back for that. they had a poster up showing the meals that bts got when they visited, which were: -mild neighborhood bird bowl -tofu brah bun -yuzu white peach i ordered the spicy neighborhood bird bun ($14.50), the ramen broccoli ($10), and they had a dine-in special offering the crab rangoon eggroll ($10). the bird bun is a curry fried chicken thigh in a bao bun, and it was HUGE. my friend and i barely made a dent in it and ended up taking it home to eat later. yes, it was still so delicious later! the ramen broccoli was okay. it was basically roasted broccoli mixed with shin ramyun spices. the eggroll- was not my cup of tea. it was a maryland cheesy crab dip wrapped inside an eggroll rather than an actual crab rangoon eggroll.. if you've had crab rangoon before, you know it's made with cream cheese. this was simply just a cheesy crab dip. i probably wouldn't have minded as much if it had been labeled as a cheesy crab eggroll, but i didn't like that it was called a "crab rangoon" when it really wasn't. anyway, i'll be back in the summer to try their soft shell crab bun!

I've always been a huge fan of Ekiben, and I was so excited to introduce my mom to some of my…read morefavorite dishes here for her birthday lunch. We ordered the Neighborhood Bird, Fried Shrimp, and Fried Broccoli, and everything was absolutely amazing, as usual! The Neighborhood Bird was delicious--the bun was perfectly steamed and fluffy, while the chicken was so well seasoned, crispy on the outside, and tender and juicy on the inside. The fried shrimp were huge (seriously, about four bites each!), with a light, crispy batter and fresh herbs on top. And the fried broccoli is always a favorite of mine. It's incredibly flavorful and perfectly crispy. A special shoutout to Jesus, the manager, who was incredibly sweet and made my mom's birthday lunch even more special by treating us to peach yuzu juice. It was so refreshing and paired perfectly with our meal. We really appreciated the thoughtful gesture and wonderful hospitality. We had such a great lunch and a memorable birthday celebration. The food, service, and overall experience were fantastic. Ekiben will always be one of those places I'll happily return to again and again!

We had a feast with takeout from Ekiben in Locust Point / Fed Hill…read more The huge fried egg-rolls were luscious, this time densely-packed with a luxurious minced crab mixture. Another go-to, the tempura broccoli, was fried in a very-light crispy batter, and flavored with a light house-made vinegar sauce. Our go-to spicy tofu BRAH "bowl" lit us up with soft-centered baked tofu cubes in a medium-spicy sauce with the flavors of fresh herbs, garlic, and shallots, over a bed of tender long-grain white jasmine rice and with a pretty mango/papaya shredded-carrot slaw. The long rippled-noodles were tender, smothered in a spicy savory brown sauce that also pushed the envelope of my admittedly somewhat wimpy heat tolerance :-j We got the huge lightly-battered crispy flavorful shrimp, over white rice, garnished with sliced pickled red onions and pickled cucumber circles over tender fluffy jasmine rice. We are always happy with the staff at this Ekiben location, with hot flavorful generous on-time take-out. (Aug 2026).

Ekiben is like your high school best friend. Your ride or die. Your older sister. You can always…read morerely on them. They're always there for you. You might not see them all the time, but damnit if they don't show up for you over and over again. Ekiben is delivering delicious, high quality, filling food over and over. There's a reason they're always rated one of baltimores best. It's a must try in the city. Fast, hot, fresh. The shops not much to look at, but the food is worth waiting for every time.

I've visited the Hampden and Fells Point locations, both are small. But that's the only small thing…read moreabout Ekiben! Service!? I didn't have to ask for anything! Every staffer was so kind. It costs nothing to be kind. The greatest part? The food! When I tell you that bird sandwich is so juicy? The sandwich was a little too big for me...a bit messy. I don't like messy dishes, but it was so good, seasoned perfectly, the perfect bite, the perfect crunch just a little too big for me. I've also tried their fried shrimp and their fried rice. I don't know what they are putting in this food, but you will not leave unsatisfied. In terms of ambiance, it's a cool spot. Almost like a hole in the wall... the neighborhood go-to. When I've visited, they were playing Bad Bunny, hip-hop, I liked it. I love the vibe. I love the customer service and most importantly, I love the food and I would definitely go back. Cheers!

This spot's fried chicken is up there with Ekiben for me! Korean BBQ spot that offers fried…read morechicken, bulgolgi, bibimbap, and other Korean eats. Came here with no reservations and was able to get sat within 5 mins on a Friday night. My friends and I ordered an appetizer each, plus an entree each, and we were drowning in food. The corn cheese was incredible and melty, the fried dumplings were crisp and the dipping sauce was delicious, the edamame was fine, nothing crazy. We all ordered some sort of bibimbap bowl, and they were quite huge. The Kongbination is what I got, which comes with beef bulgogi, pork bulgogi, fried chicken, white rice, salad, and a fried egg. I was able to take home half and have plenty for lunch the next day. Everything was delicious, great price for the amount of food, and fun atmosphere. I would love to check out their karaoke rooms next time!

Arrived around 9 PM on a Friday and the place was full - lively and lots of great smells! We were…read moretold it'd be 10-15 minutes for a table for 3, but ended up eating at the bar waiting area (we were totally fine with that). Food was DELICIOUS and portion sizes are generous.

Enjoying the new menu, and that Doobys is such a reliable tried & true neighborhood spot! Updated…read moreegg & cheese still has the classic pepper jelly option along with other sauce alternatives, & tastes just as good as ever :)

I wanted to like this more than we did, but we might also just have chosen poorly. The chicken…read morecutlet sandwich was a really solid choice, but the kimchi fries were a bit bland (the kimchi didn't come through), and the dumplings were a little thick on the wrapper and light on the fillings. Overall a decent place to grab a bite, but we'd skip the fries and dumplings next time.

First impressions were not good. But, my daughter has been stopping here a couple times each month…read morefor take out. I have noticed an improvement in the food over time and I promised, as I always do, to revisit my review with an improved score. So now (I give it three stars) but my daughter insisted on 4 stars for flavor and consistency. We typically order chicken with broccoli, steamed dumplings, crab rangoons, shrimp egg rolls, and beef in garlic sauce with mixed vegetables. My daughter has developed a raport with the front of house lady who occasionally puts a piece of fruit or two in our bag. They have not improved their sales area yet but we can hope. I recommend that you try them if you have a craving for Chinese food at a reasonable price. This is carry out only.

A picture is worth a thousand words and, yes, this curry tasted as bad as it looks :(read more

Great service, delicious food, and a pleasant interior: what's not to love?…read more I had the steak hibachi and miso soup and it was all excellent. I will return!

Good selection of excellent quality food. Nice folks. Very happy to have this restaurant in the…read moreneighborhood!

One of my fave places to get sushi and this Thai fried rice. I try to get other things but omg the…read moreThai fried rice with chicken/shrimp is so good! We usually get take out, but this time around we sat in and the service was good. Food came out quickly and everything was really flavorful as usual.

I've done takeout, the bar, and the dining area at Katana and I think it's about a 3/4 across the…read moreboard. The space is clean and the staff are nice and attentive. The rolls range from average to excellent, but the price is pretty high across the board unfortunately which I don't think necessarily matches the quality of every roll. If you're craving sushi and in the Canton area, this is a great option, but not from a price standpoint. The jalapeño yellow tail is really yummy and the sauce is so good. The miso soup and green salad are a must for me at a sushi place. Their sashimi is also really fresh, and standout rolls for me are the dynamite and the bonfire roll. They also have a really good mango sticky rice with warm rice and ripe mangos. Hits the spot, but your wallet might suffer a little!

I really enjoyed my meal at iFusion!! The Chicken Bento Box was surprisingly large, a generous…read moreamount of meat and vegetables, which I really appreciate. I ate until I was full and still had leftovers to take home which I feel like can be hard to come by. It was also really tasty, I would absolutely get it again! I liked that you could order via kiosk, it made the process quick and it helped make the prices/any extra charges more clear. It was slightly loud in the restaurant but I think it's more so a sign that it's a well frequented business and that there is ample seating to sit and have conversations over lunch. I will be back! I am curious about their poke bowls

It is located at the water front. Parking is limited and when parking in a parking lot expect to…read morepay about $26 for an hour. A you enter, you place your order at the self service kiosk. It's easy with photos and customizations. There are a few tables inside and outside for seating. Tables were clean. Good came out in a good amount of time. Shrimp hibachi was good although fried rice was a bit salty from excess soy sauce. Poke bowl was fresh. Rolls were decent.

Great sushi, highly recommend. Henry is the best, we always enjoy having him as our waiter! The…read moreappetizers are my favorite.

I stopped in on a whim while driving by. From the parking lot, which is a bit tight, it didn't seem…read morebusy, and noticeable once I walked in. I was greeted promptly, and the host tried to seat me even though I mentioned twice that I wanted to place a to go sushi order. I was given a menu, a pencil, and a sushi order form, but the form wasn't very self-explanatory. I tried to get the host's attention to ask a few questions about quantities and how certain items were prepared, but he seemed distracted by other activity in the restaurant. While waiting, about 10 minutes, I noticed the decor was bright, the sushi chefs were neat and clean, and the preparation area looked well maintained. In the end, I took a guess on my order (California roll and lump crab meat) , and once I got home, I realized I made a solid choice. The sushi tasted very fresh (although the crab didn't taste like lump - it was still tasty) which definitely stood out and made the experience better. I ordered enough for lunch that day and still had leftovers for the next. Will I go back? I'm not sure, but I might try again on a different day and dine in.