I recently visited Iron Age and had such a great experience. The atmosphere was lively, the grill stayed hot the entire time, and the service kept things moving so we were never waiting long between rounds. It's definitely a fun spot whether you're going for a date night or with a group. For meats, my favorites were the seasoned steak, soy pork bulgogi, and the Hawaiian bulgogi -- all were well-marinated, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. You really can't go wrong with any of those. The sides were just as good and really completed the meal. I especially enjoyed the grilled veggies, kimchi, and the cheese cream corn (which was super creamy and a standout). Also, don't skip the lemon drops -- they were really good and paired well with the whole experience. Overall, this is one of my go-to Korean BBQ spots in the area. Great food, great vibes, and a place I'd definitely come back to. read more

Iron Age - Korean Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

The waiting was long since it was Valentine's Day, however it wasn't as long as in other places. The staff was pretty welcoming and helped us from start to beginning with an excellent mood. That was nice, since it was a little hectic, they kept it professional. The food was good as always, our server, Daniel, made our VDay dinner the best we could've expected on a crazy day. From their steak cuts, I think the Iron Age one was our favorite. And of course the classic bulgogi meats read more

Iron Age - Korean Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

Our #1 Korean BBQ spot. We have tried Numerous other Korean BBQ places, but this is our favorite. AYCE around $35 dollars a person. Their sauces are awesome, my favorite is the sesame oil and salt and pepper blend. Their best side is their spicy rice cakes! We are in love with the Beef Bulgolgi and the Iron Age Marinated Steak! The room is dark with awesome lighting. K pop is on all the TVs and speakers. You cook your own food, but the servers assist you as needed and change out your grates to prevent cross contamination. Well worth the drive to Catonsville if you love Korean BBQ. read more

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They open early 11am that worked for us. The food was good service was awesome for my family first time as a Mother's Day lunch read more

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Haven't been here in a bit; but finally coming back, some things have definitely changed. The marinade on some of the meats are definitely different than the pre-covid versions of the dishes. You still get large portions of the meat and sides. It is cook at your own table. There was no more bday shouting and bottles ran thru the restaurant when we were there for 1.5 hrs. Service was definitely good, just might need a little bit more quantity of items coming out when it gets busier cuz servers cant come nearly as often to the table. Also where's the japchae?!?! Maybe we will get some next time. Jake n kev read more

We actually had one of the best experiences ever the last time we dined here. Wait time was only a few minutes & our server made the greatest impression. Unfortunately, I don't remember his name. He told us he'd only been working there fur about a month and a half, but he was on point! The food is always good! Duh, that's why we return... Lol! Oh and we do enjoy the environment... We love the K-Pop videos! read more

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Iron Age in Maryland? While I'm used to going to the Iron Age locations in Northern Virginia, I was up north visiting friends while we decided to try out Iron Age for dinner. Pretty much if it's dinner time, there's going to be a rush and a long wait. We did wait about 30-45 minutes but we were able to pass the time by visiting the food court next door. Pretty much Iron Age offers what you'd expect from most KBBQ places. You got meats and small dishes (banchan) that you can eat to your heart's content within 90 minutes. That's pretty good if you are someone that loves protein! If there's any downside, the music is a bit loud so sometimes it's hard to hear what the server or your friends are saying. read more

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My first time here and definitely not the last. Everything was delicious including the fermented radishes. I was surprised that my 5 year old and I enjoyed it. We tried the chicken, brisket, pork, and bulgogi beef. All of the meats were flavored well and tender. My only wish is that they offered boba. Our server Winny was amazing! read more

Iron Age - Korean Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

With all the Korean BBQ options in the area, that's truly no reason to come here. The meat cuts are not good, lots of fat & very stringy, so it cooks unevenly. For a table of 4 we were given one very small side dish, and could not request more unless the dish was empty- but it was only enough for one person. I have not encountered service this bad in a long time. We asked for things (sides dishes, drinks, etc) and they would just never come. Our waiter, a young man, acted as if he knew he was getting auto-gratuity. He was dismissive, rude, and continuously ignored our requests. The auto-gratuity is generous and well-hidden in the charges- be sure you're looking at the original receipt! You couldn't pay me to come back. read more

My beautiful girlfriend and I frequent this establishment. The ambiance is nice and the staff are conversational and hasty with service. Will be returning time and time again. read more

Iron age is always a fun spot for korean bbq! It is loud but its part of the experience! They play kpop music videos on their big tv screens. Its all you can eat so you can try lots of yummy options. The servers are always friendly and attentive. I gave 4 stars because sometimes the quality of the meat is just ok - but usually good! The beef bulgogi, iron age steak, and brisket are my go to meat options. read more

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Love it here! The food is always great and staff are always so nice! Even when they are packed I feel like they always get us into a table fairly quickly! read more

Iron Age is consistently a very great experience. It's perfect for date night, celebrations, and just a good vibe with friends. Eating here can definitely get pricey if you add in alcohol and your party is 4 or more (it's an automatic 18% gratuity for 4 or more ) . Overall this restaurant is one of my favorites and always a recommendation for those wanting to try "something new" Side note: I want to make sure Kevin, the server I've been getting lately, gets his flowers. He's a really good guy and super cool! read more

Iron Age - Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

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Food was average imo. Cheaper meat in great marinades. The salad dressing was amazing. Service was very good, almost to a fault. Like over attentive at times. It seemed like they turn the grill up and down to control how much you eat. It didn't bother us as we weren't in it for quantity. It has a cool ambiance but I could definitely do without the blaring K-pop. We did it for the experience but wouldn't go back. I'd much rather have a meal cooked for me and served with my own sides as opposed to only being allowed 1 side at a time per table. read more

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Sometimes the experience is great and sometimes it's mehhhh. It just depends on the night the staff is having. Please be sure your entire party is present to be seated. You have 90 min for an unlimited experience. Be cautious as if you waste food you will be charged. There's a plethora of options in terms of meats to select. Dinner seems to have a larger variety. For a first time try i recommend visiting during lunch as it can be less intense of an experience and easier on the pockets lol. If you're an expert at Korean bbq then come for dinner. It's worth it. They have a fully stocked bar with lots of options. It's a great birthday place. Gratuity is charged automatically for 6 or more. The price is predicted to increase in the new year (2025) so run to Iron Age while it's still reasonable. read more

Iron Age - Korean Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

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It was a good experience. The meat was fresh and the sides were fresh. It is spacious. They don't do reservations. I will be coming back for sure. read more

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Trend in our family is we visit once a year which always fall in the month of February. Beef bulgogi is my top pick with rice, kimchi, & salad!!! We tried the pork belly but it was our taste. It was unseasoned which probably added to the deference. We went on a Saturday & there was a wait. The cool thing is they text you a link and you can periodically check to see where you are at in the line. We got a perfect spot in the booths. Our waiter was nice and brought food out quickly! A++ in my book!! read more

Iron Age - Korean Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

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Always wanted to try Iron Age for Korean BBQ as I heard so much about it. This was our chance to try during a planned double date. The restaurant has a bar and was pretty crowded on a Saturday night to be expected. We had reservations and as the sign stated your entire party has to be present before being seated. They have large TV's throughout the restaurant with Korean music videos playing combined with sparklers for singing Happy Birthday brings a very noisy atmosphere. We chose I believe 4 meats including shrimps to cook. All of the dipping sauces were really good but, the ginger one was my favorite. I really was not impressed with kimchi. It was my first time tasting it and it was not my cup of tea. I believe they give you 90mins for a total length of seating time however, I didn't feel rushed. With they being said we had to turn the fire up to cook the food a little faster to keep close to the time. My only feedback was they do not have any sushi at this particular restaurant. #Bummer. With all the meat they have to choose from I think they need to have a better variety of sides. All in all I will return and definitely check out other locations for sushi. read more

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Iron Age is easily one of my favorite dining experiences in the area! The food quality is excellent -- the meats are always fresh, well-marinated. The variety of sides and sauces really takes everything up a notch. read more

The manager's conduct was highly unprofessional and appeared motivated by unnecessary greed. I visited on Wednesday night when the restaurant was nearly empty. Despite this, after we had stopped eating for only about 30 minutes and while still enjoying our time, the manager told the server to ask us to move to the bar so they could free up the table. This was requested even though there were no guests waiting to be seated and numerous tables were available. We were only at the restaurant for an hour and a half. We had absolutely no intention of eating again. The server provided excellent service, but unfortunately I cannot say the same for the manager. Thumbs down solely for poor management read more

My friend and I stopped by for lunch and ended up being served by Taylor! He was an amazing server; super attentive, kind, funny, and fast! Highly recommend asking for him when you dine! Everything was delicious, thank you Taylor!! read more

Wait time can sometimes be a bit much so I would recommend setting a reservation in advance! However the food is absolutely amazing, I highly recommend the steak. Also the energy of the staff is always positive & inviting! read more

Came here for a birthday dinner for two of my girlfriends... we had an absolutely amazing dine in time and the food was great! So it's an all you can eat Korean barbecue place, HOWEVER, you can only order two meats at a time (not per person but for the whole table). I wasn't the biggest fan of that but we made it work. The bulgogi is always a fan favorite with the teriyaki sauce. Service was great! Our server was super cool and made sure our experience was fun. Ambiance caught me by surprise! If you've ever been to honey pig, this is like that but a lot nicer. Booth tables only(from what I saw). We got 3 bottles of soju- 1) peach 2) green apple 3) grape. Trust me, get the peach! BIRTHDAY- If you are coming to celebrate a birthday, they DO offer a happy birthday chant and cake, HOWEVER, it must be 3 days from/after your birthday (I believe thats what he said). Overall, great food, great ambiance, great experience. I would definitely come back again!! read more

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Always great to, had to change tables for the 2nd or 3rd time in all the years I've gone . Because the lighting situation isn't working correctly. But they added time so no worries . Always great service . And the food and great read more

I spent my birthday dinner at Iron Age and it was my first time ever visiting this restaurant. I have to give a HUGE shout out to our waiter, Sai! Not only was he completely attentive and gave suggestions of menu and drink items that we loved, but he had the best personality and made a night out more than just a night out; he made it an experience to remember! I would definitely recommend this place to friends, family and anyone looking to have a tasty meal with a fun and laid back ambiance. But definitely check out Sai on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays! You won't be disappointed!! read more

Terrible service. We were forced to pay a 20% tip on the bill, and the guy who served us was visibly racist and rude to us. He asked us for an American ID so he could order a margarita. And last but not least, the price/quality ratio is off. read more

Nick was the best server he made our 1st experience the best, Great place quiet and with amazing food

Loved this place. One of my favorite Korean BBQ spots in DMV. Their meat was fresh, well seasoned, and delicious. We really enjoyed their sides and their all you can eat prices, can't be beat. We had a large party that was seated within 10 minutes. We ordered and were grilling in 10minutes. Very fast service and the food kept coming. The place is very large so it doesn't get Smokey. Full bar and great soju options. read more

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This is an all you can eat Korean BBQ and all side dishes are included in your price! My favorite of their side dishes were the rice cakes! It is 90 mins from the start of your first meat order. Our waiter was very attentive and although you have to cook the meat yourself, he helped us out when he saw we were struggling. He was always stopping by after we finished our current meat and asking us what our next meat order would be! Just beware that not all meats can be cooked together. There is tons of parking and the atmosphere is very casual and has a dark ambiance. read more

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I have been coming here for years, my favorite Korean bbq in the area! Every server I've had has gone above & beyond to make our experience the absolute best, but recently had Taylor for the first time and he has definitely become my favorite! His bubbly demeanor, attentiveness to our needs, and overall ability to make us laugh was top tier! Between the vibe, the food, and the prices, Iron Age can't be beat! read more

Too strict with the time limit. We weren't warned that time was expiring before they told us we couldn't order any more. Rockville location is better! read more

If you love Korean bbq and have a great appetite this is the place for you! I have went here more times than I can count! Service is always great and friendly, and alcoholic drinks are also good. I would say that sometimes the drinks can be made a bit strong depending on who makes the drink but majority of the time the drinks are well made! The setting is dim and pretty nice and causal and they always have music which is a plus! read more

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Not bad, it is an AYCE spot so don't go here expecting high quality meats or anything like that. IA is great for people new to KBBQ, have large parties or just want endless amounts of meat. They offer a great selection of different cuts and whether it is good or not is another story. We often steer away from marinated meats but I do really like the spicy pork but often choose to stick with the brisket and/or pork belly. They have different sauces you can dip in and have a good selection of side dishes. They did not offer any rice cake though when I went which I was looking forward to. Cooking wise, you can certainly take the lead on this if you like but they do have people coming around to cook for you if you also prefer that. When I went, the server asked for our preference so share that at that time. Parking wise, there is a huge lot so no need to worry about that. For those that are coming with people that are typically late, they do require the FULL party is there before they seat you. Also, if you're celebrating a bday, it's fun because they play the song in the entire restaurant and make it a big deal! read more

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Iron age is literally my favorite place in the world. I have never had a bad experience at this location and I highly recommend to anyone who likes Korean flavors. They do not take reservations and the wait time can vary so always come earlier. They have a full service bar. Its all you can eat meats and small dishes (kimchi, rice, japchae, steamed egg, rice cakes, salad, various pickled radishes). Everything is well seasoned and the meats are very tender. For the price, this is affordable delicious and a fun experience. They give you 4 sauces to dip in which are all great. Service is always quick too! 11/10. read more

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Server was amazing and so was the food. Meat came perfectly seasoned. The sides just kept coming, it was great. Left with a full stomach!

Nice family outing! Perfect for a gathering! The whole vibe is very nice and not too costly!

We arrived around 10pm and we still had a 30-45min wait. I don't think they do reservations if they do my daughter and I need to have a discussion lol. It was quite crowded for this hour so I can imagine how it is during day time hours. Our server was very attentive and explained everything to us well me since it was my first time. For $30 bucks you can go wrong with all you can eat which included some sides most places charge for. We tried several items and our least favorite was the lemon chicken it took a long time to cook and it didn't taste like anything. The second round of beef bulgogi was not as good as the first very chewy and lacked flavor tasted like brisket but who knows. Overall not a bad place to for for $30 bucks especially if it's a group. read more

Iron Age - Beef bulgogi and seasoned steak - Korean Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

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Amazing experience.decent quality of meats and many sides. Fixed price. An amazing birthday show and free cheesecake read more

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On 11/29/25 we visited this place. It was early, still light outside, maybe about 4:0. This place in NOT Senior friendly. Very dark inside. Even though there were not waiting customers, we had to wait a few minues to be seated. Then we found out there are no menus. You had to scan a code and try to read the menu on our small phone, in the dark. At this point we told the server that it is not his fault but we will not eat here. We got up and left. Too many other restaurants in Ellicott City to choose from. read more