Akira Ramen has a great variety (see menu pics). I tried out some appetizers, sushi donut, ramen,…read moreand sushi. I wasn't disappointed with anything! The service was also good. They were patient with me when deciding what to order. It's very clean and spacious inside as well. There's a parking garage a block away (behind the restaurant).

Looking for a cozy spot to grab a delicious meal in Towson?…read more Akira Ramen is such a hidden gem, and I had a good time visiting with one of my good girlfriends. We started with their Strawberry Milk Tea and Brown Sugar Boba -- both perfect sips For starters, the steamed pork gyoza and yellowtail jalapeño were simple but packed with flavor. We also shared the karaage bao bun, plus a few sushi rolls -- the Hollywood Roll and Ocean King Roll ended up being our favorites. One dish you don't want to miss is the udon noodles with fried rice and grilled shrimp... seriously so comforting. And of course, I had the sliced beef ramen -- warm, flavorful, and cozy. A little insider tip: Hibachi is now available at the Towson location -- a perfect excuse to try something new. If you've been looking for a chill spot to eat and support a local restaurant that deserves more love, definitely add Akira Ramen to your list. 1 East Joppa Road Suite 165, Towson, MD 21286 Save this for your next foodie outing & follow @daithefoodie for more DMV eats

Izakaya 68 on Shawan Road absolutely nails the feel of a real Japanese Izakaya. The atmosphere is…read morewarm, lively, and authentic--exactly what you'd expect if you stepped into a neighborhood spot in Japan. One of the highlights (especially for families) is the robot cat servers. They're a hit with everyone at the table, from kids to adults, and they genuinely add to the fun without feeling gimmicky. The food is excellent and checks all the Izakaya boxes: yakitori, gyoza, and my personal favorite--takoyaki--are all done right. On top of that, they also offer sushi, ramen, and full entrée dishes, so there's something for every appetite. Drink options are just as solid, with Japanese sodas, green tea, and a good selection of Japanese alcoholic beverages. This is a great spot for the whole family and an especially awesome place to host a birthday dinner for teens. We brought a 13- and 14-year-old group, and it was a perfect balance of fun, great food, and a relaxed environment. Highly recommended if you want good Japanese food and a memorable experience.

We happened to be in the area and really stopped in on a whim…read more The place is very well decorated inside and reminds me of ramen shops and festival booths for a night market. My only complaint is that all of the ramen broth is pork as I would have loved to have some ramen but I have a pork allergy. That said, the udon broth was very tasty and had a clean but bold flavor. It is probably one of my favorite broths I've had. You use the QR code on the table to order and the robot brings you your food. Our server also helped put stuff on our table from the robot. It's a very cute robot and sings about people being in the way as well as your table number. Everything we had was cooked well or assembled great. I really want to come back and try some of their other sushi rolls. The salmon belly was torched just right and the mayo complimented it well. The yellowtail was unique and the sesame paired well with it along with the pepper. I wasn't a big fan of the beef skewer because it was a bit sweet. The inari sushi has spicy mayo in it and I enjoyed it. The shumai stays hot for a while so just be careful. The green tea stayed warm throughout our date and was nice and hot when it first came out. The prices are incredibly reasonable and I felt the fish was very fresh. Our server answered all of our questions, which is how I ended up with udon instead of ramen. My spouse said his curry was delicious and he devoured it.

went here on my lunch break. got the shanghai spring roll, the crab rangoon and the umi combo roll…read more the crab rangoon was phenomenal! the sushi was also really good. the dining area was super nice and the sound from other tables doesn't bleed. service was fast and good as well

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.

Exceptional sushi. Do not skip this place. The salmon was fresh, the service was attentive. Best…read morespot in town.

This was a fabulous experience. The server was spot on. The sushi and the other entrees - chicken…read moreteriyaki were fabulous. Would highly recommend.

Place was dead on Saturday night....Ambiance was totally dead. No music, no patron...Worst of all,…read morethe staff are out of sight and totally not engaged with the only customers in the shop. They are unaware that utensils are lacking in each table. Nowhere to get any water, and people aren't around to ask if we need anything so no way to get water. Place looks and feels like it will go out of business soon. We ordered a yaki soba, soon tofu soup, bibimbap and a soup udon. All of them are subpar. No sane Korean or Japanese or Chinese people will claim any of the dishes. Overly stuffed with cabbage, celery, carrot, broccoli in all noodle dishes, so flavor is like a veggie stir fry with sprinkle of meat. Prices are ok, but not for the quality of food or service. We made a big mistake coming back after we came a few years ago.

Drove there after an event and was craving familiar Korean flavors. Their spicy rice cakes were too…read morehard and not enough sauce. Their bibimbap was okay but the balance was off. And their galbi was okay though the rest of the fish wasn't that good. Again with the balance. Their miso soup was nice and salty though and their salad was fine. They gave us an extra Bibimbap sauce when we asked for one. They were nice and willing to help. The location was a bit empty. I guess it is more of a poke spot.

I wasn't expecting the drive but it was worth it. Place was clean, peaceful and professional. The…read morefood was delicious and flavorful. Definitely worth the drive and the wait.

Door dash deal brought me here. Process was easy and food was ready on time. Looked like plenty of…read moreseating and nice decor. I ordered the following: Birria taco: 7/10 Surf and birria taco: 7/10 The taco was made beautifully it just seems like the food is a little light on the seasoning with the expectation the consomé will carry the dish, but the consomé wasn't that good. Not thick, no heavy flavor. Overall good but no pleasure or shock factor to be honest. For the door dash deal I would return, but that's it.

Door dashed some drunken noodles for dinner from Spice and Dice and they did not disappoint! Food…read morewas flavorful and delicious! If you are sensitive to spice, make sure to order this dish "mild." The "normal" is hot! The little note they left on the bag for delivery was such a cute touch.

Fantastic drunken noodles with just the right amount of heat! I opted for chicken as my protein and…read moreadded scallions. The noodles veggies and sauce were delicious and vibrant. Everything was packed with love and you could taste the effort in every bite. I can't wait to try the Pad Thai as well as a few other dishes I struggled to choose between on the menu.

Great Hot Pot Spot just outside of Baltimore…read more Pros: Check out this revolving Hot Pot place, sides keep coming on a conveyor belt! The food quality is awesome, we loved the tender beef, chicken, and fatty beef. The crab balls were good too! I loved the Pork Bone Broth. Everything was DELICIOUS! The waitress was ON TOP OF THINGS! Constantly helping us if we needed anything and open to suggestions of her favorite items. Free Ice Cream at the end!!! Cons: While the sauces were awesome, you have to create your own. They have suggestions, but it is hard to figure out how to make them. The hot bar was sitting out for awhile (fries, sweet and sour chicken, fried rice) and wasn't too hot.

Amazing experience!…read more New Generation Hot Pot was my first foray into the world of hot pot. Essentially you pick out your base, vegetables and proteins and noodle style. Those items are placed in your own pot which cooks in front of you. New Generation also offers a bar with lots of different self serve sauces and additional flavorings. The waitress assigned to my wife and I was very friendly. She took the time to go through the process with my wife and I. She offered many suggestions, answered our questions and was very attentive. She cheered us on if we were debating something and essentially was like "do it". Since it is all you can eat, she kept coming back, checking in and taking additional orders from us. The prices were not cheap but considering it is all you can eat and they have some ingredients that are a bit atypical, I didn't mind paying the price.

My go to pho place in Towson . I am becoming a regular there at this point . The Beef Short Ribs…read morePho was sooo soo good 10/10 . It was my first time trying the grilled pork summer rolls . It came with some peanut sauce . Overall 9/10 . This spot is popular in this area . People kept coming in and out . Perfect for this cold season . I will keep going back

Based on only 1 visit, I'm giving Pho Dat Thanh a tentative give stars…read more Pho was flavorful (the brisket was among the best I've had). Vermicelli bowls were full of tender meats. Caramel meats looked terrific.

This place really surprised me on how good it actually was!…read moreA nice find in this area. We were visiting, after a day of visiting the National Mall. This restaurant is pretty large - there are several dining rooms and spaces available. They sat us pretty fast considering we had a reasonably sized party. You could definitely bring a party here - they have many rooms available. Next, service was quick and prompt. You have to order steak and ramen through your server. I recommend both! Both were of good quality and my aunts in particular loved the seafood ramen. Of course, the main draw of a buffet is the food! The food here is pretty good! They have a good amount of variety and keep the quality good as well. They offer a lot of sushi options, and some hot food options as well. Their crab was excellent too - I haven't seen any good buffets recently with crab offerings. They also offer milk tea in the fridge and ice cream for desserts. The milk tea is pretty good - the thai tea was my personal favorite. Overall, a nice place to grab some sushi at an affordable price.

This is a quiet, clean restaurant with a very nice variety of dishes, including some "adventurous"…read moreoptions like jellyfish and frog legs. I was a big fan of the sushi and my friends thought the mac n cheese and ramen were surprisingly good. The NY strip was not my favorite, but the dessert options (including milk tea!!) made up for any meh dishes. Waiters were quick to refill drinks and clear plates, which made this a super efficient meal!