Cancel

Open app

Search

Shin Chon

4.0 (552 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

Order Shin Chon Takeout or Delivery

Shin Chon Photos

SHIN CHON ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Casual
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

You might also consider

More like Shin Chon

Recommended Reviews - Shin Chon

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Banchan before the meat!
Patricia O.

Amazing service from the start. The banchan for Korean BBQ was varied and delicious! Ordered Galbi and shrimp. All was cooked to perfection! The staff helped during the entire process to make sure the meats were cooked to perfection. Also got the seafood pancake and was was big and tasty. The prices are a bit on the high end so this might be a once in a while treat.

Clara K.

This place has been one of my favorite Korean BBQ in this area. They had some time period where meat quality wasn't great but it seems like they came back with their game past 12 months or so. The inconsistency could be from change of the ownership. Staff has been very attentive throughout. Their meat is now very fresh and Galbi is seasoned perfectly. Compare to other restaurants, their banchan (side dishes) are bit more variety. Folks who get annoyed by loud Kpop music, this place would be better. Highly recommend this place.

Beef brisket

The BBQ was very awesome and authentic!!! Really loved the texture of the kimchi pancake. The service and environment were also very nice. Btw, their turtle-shaped bakeware was interesting.

Katelyn W.

Came with my family so there were about 15-20 of us and they sat us quickly and were very welcoming! The food is AMAZING!!! The restaurant is very clean and the staff are so nice! I wish I didn't live so far because I would be here every week!

Bibenbop
Ruth C.

Got the Bibenbop but expected a lot more. It was okay but not spectacular. Looks better than it was. Sides were the same. Guess was a bit disappointed since others said this area was known for having the 2nd largest population of Korean's. Guess they all stay home and make their own food there . What I thought was really weird was they charged me $1.50 for 3 small containers (one for rice, another for leftover Bibenbop and the last one for a small amount of kimchee that I didn't want mixed in with anything else) and $.05 for a bag? Never seen that before! I almost said forget it. Keep em and toss it!

Bọn chons
be n.

I'm hoping to come back and update my review on this place. Although this experience was not inviting, I am not afraid to come back. We were visiting and a friend suggested we eat here. To come, I was very impressed by everything except the initial greetings. We were a group of girls and got a little loud and was told to keep it down per request of an older group next to us. The waitress who took order seems irritated with us already. That should have been a sign. However, I was very impressed with the food. Coming from California, the state of abundance of Asian foods, to review a place like this would be at least 4.5 stars. Their bon chon selections were good choices. Rice papers were given. Raw garlic and bean paste was not even demanded. It was given from the gecko. Fresh green lettuce and onion salad was there before everything else. What I loved most was the cute turtle grill plate! It was so freakin adorable. Then it was the meat. Although I only got one piece of brisket, it was one of the greatest because I had all the right sides to go with it. Sadly, their sprinklers system went off and I wasn't able to continue because of the gas smell. But in my heart, even with this terrible, unwelcoming service, I would return to try their well presented food.

Spicy Pork Belly
Krystyn P.

It's been so long since I've had authentic Korean barbecue but this hit the spot! I was a bit skeptical about driving out to Ellicott City, but it was worth the drive. Also, the marketplace and other storefronts in the strip mall add to the whole reason to visit. Anyways, the food was DELICIOUS! Seriously, any place where they bring you the banchan without asking and cook right on the table is a win. The bulgogi is so tender and tasty. We ordered wayyy too much, but it's not like I'm going to complain about having leftover jap chae for lunch. A definite must visit!

Reane S.

A bit pricey but definitely good quality meats . There were 6 in our group and we loved it ! We had beef Bulgogi, beef short ribs, spicy pork belly, shrimp & vegetable tempura . We also requested an order of japchae noodles which unfortunately was bit tasteless and disappointing , otherwise everything else was excellent! The service was quick and attentive . We all agreed that it was definitely worth another visit next time.

Side dishes
Yuteng W.

I was recommended shin chon via a friend, and I would say overall the experience is good but the slot it fills as a kbbq restaurant can be filled by competitors in the area. First thing my friend and I noticed was the small plate of meat we received for the bbq set. My friend even said "that's it?" When it was first brought out because it seemed like a meager portion. I just I'll say the sides they give are abundant, leaving us both full and satisfied, but most of our dinner was the veggies and banchan instead of meat. While that can be okay, at a premium price point I was a bit disappointed in the value. Seafood pancake was also good, being crispy and freshly made. However it lacked flavor and relied on a soy based dipping sauce to complete it. Service is impeccable, with the waiters assisting us before we could even think to ask for anything. Ambiance is also great, with a clean and quiet interior that makes for a pleasant eating experience. I just feel that for the price point, I'd get better value from an all you can eat bbq restaurant, and if I wanted to pay for premium, there's others in ellicott that fit the bill

Korean pancake and side dishes
Reid P.

Baltimore areas best Korean restaurant . Wide variety of dishes . Lots of meat choices for the grill as well as soups and stews for lunch .

Alberto F.

We found this spot by accident, and we were very lucky. Everyone was extremely helpful in explaining the options as well as what to order. We were concerned about price to portion ratio, but we were wrong. Plenty of food with great taste and tons of options. I'd recommend this place to anyone.

Galbi Dolsot Bibimbap
Josephine K.

I came here on a Monday night and they were busy! We got a table right away. Note that if you are not doing korean BBQ, it will be easier to get a table. We opted in for their Galbi Dolsot Bibimbap which is their beef and veggie rice that comes in a stone pot. The rice gets a bit crunchy at the bottom and it also came with the gochujang sauce on the side (spocy, sweet sauce). The bibimbap came with a ton of assorted veggies and their beef. We also got their Terra and Kloud beer. One beer is enough for two people! The staff checked in on us and also were patient enough to wait for our other patron to arrive. They also gave us a new set of side dishes when our patron arrived and ordered. They were hospitable and it was a pleasant experience, plus the food was so good!

5. Boodae Jun Gol
Trung T.

We were feeling in the mood for some Korean comfort food on a cold breezy day, so we decided to head to Shin Chon in Ellicott City. We were seated immediately asked if we wanted BBQ or not, and we said no BBQ and immediately taken to a table without a built-in grill. There were lots of tables with grills available around us though, but the smoke exhaust tubes and hoods worked very well as we didn't any smoke wafting over to our area at all. We decided to try something different and went for a "casserole" called Boodae Jun Gol...but I would better describe it as a premade full hotpot that came out on our own tabletop burner. The waitress even helped to finish off the casserole and served us our first bowls, ensuring we got plenty of ramen, spam, sliced hot dog, cabbage and that oh so spicy beef broth. It was so warming and comforting and it was just what we needed! I think we will be coming back again and trying the BBQ next time because the service is just amazing. They really take care of you here!

Part one of my Galbi Lunch box

See all

1 month ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

1 month ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of 涵
1
44
170

1 month ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1
Photo of Ruth C.
156
1124
965

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of J L.
3
183
23

5 months ago

Good gopchang stir fry and donkatsu. Good place to try out. Donkatsu was crispy. Gopchang was chewy.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0
Photo of Peter P.
197
799
10108

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 2
Photo of Reid P.
4
81
357

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 1

4 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 2

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 2
Love this 2
Oh no 2

3 years ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 1
Love this 2
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 1

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 2
Oh no 0

8 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 1

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 8
Thanks 0
Love this 5
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 6
Thanks 1
Love this 6
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 1 of 14

Ask the Community - Shin Chon

Is this place all you can eat?

No, everything is made to order. You can ask for additional side dishes (Ban Chan) but that's about all the extra you'll get.

Dumb question but do they actually sell turtle here? That's what I heard?

No, the bbq stove-top is in the shape of a turtle.

Is there a karaoke bar with private rooms nearby?

No karaoke here. They have divided rooms so if your party is large enough, it could end up as a private room.

Are they accommodating to those with peanut allergies?

No, at least not when I asked for a friend a few months ago. "It's better not to take the risk." is the final answer we were given when asking about what dishes were prepared with peanuts.

View All 6 Questions

You might also consider

Verify this business for free

People searched for Korean 7,365 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

Verify this business

Chosun Hwaro Korean BBQ - Bulgogi tower

Chosun Hwaro Korean BBQ

4.2(287 reviews)
1.0 mi
$$$

Food: 5/5 get the bossam. PLEASE. Everything else was delicious as well (corn cheese, kalbi jjim,…read morecold noodles, brisket). I've been here plenty of times and it never disappoints! Service: 5/5 server was very kind, cooked the meat for us, and was amenable to getting us plates and bowls for sharing food. Ambiance: K-pop music that isn't too loud in the background. Tables are not too close to each other. There are 2 levels of seating, bathrooms only on the lower level.

Korean BBQ restaurants are everywhere, what sets this place apart from others is the high quality…read moreof their meats. Service is excellent, staff are super friendly. We tried out a combo meal of 6 with ribeye, sirloin, mainly beef. The servers also grilled and cut all the meats for us which is nice. All side dishes are pretty standard like most other Korean restaurants. A delicious bowl of steam eggs came with the meal, wish they would at least offer two bowls for a party of 6 and surprisingly no rice came with the combo. We had to add an extra order of steak and seafood pancake since no one was really full with the combo. I would say this place is for those who have high expectations of fresh & premium meats. You will not be stuff or over indulged because it can be quite pricey. Our bill with tips & taxes was about $55 per person. It's a bit pricey for lunch and I wasn't even full. If you never been to this restaurant before, I recommend that you try it out at least once but I don't think we will be back here anytime soon.

Photos
Chosun Hwaro Korean BBQ
Chosun Hwaro Korean BBQ - Pork jowl

Pork jowl

Chosun Hwaro Korean BBQ - Bulgogi tower

See all

Bulgogi tower

Jang Su Seolleongtang - Seolleongtang with Brisket

Jang Su Seolleongtang

4.4(56 reviews)
2.1 mi

summary: great experience all around. Went on a weekend and love that they open a little earlier…read morethan other restaurants (10AM), so it was pretty empty. The staff was incredibly accommodating and friendly and checked in on us often to make sure we didn't need anything. The food was delicious and fresh. Would definitely recommend if you're in the mood for some traditional Korean soups/dishes. Details: They are located in the route 40 shopping center area near HoneyPig/EC Diner and the venue is a pretty modest sized location. There's still a decent amount of seating (standard table and chairs) with small-ish bathrooms. The menu items range from like mid 10s to mid 20s on average depending on what kind of protein you're ordering. The portion sizes are pretty generous. I think my favorite menu item we tried was the snowflake dumpling. Very aesthetically pleasing, but also tasty and crispy. The banchan (side dishes) were fresh. As far as the flavors go, I was happy with all the entrees. The dishes had the depth of flavors you hope for when you eat soup like these. The meats were also tender and well cooked too. Overall positive experience!

I think I went into Jangsu with pretty high expectations, so maybe that's why I left a little…read moreunderwhelmed. We tried the 육개장 칼국수 and the 설렁탕, and both were... just okay. Not bad by any means, but not quite what I was hoping for in terms of depth of flavor. That said, it's still probably one of the better Korean spots in the neighborhood. The space itself is really small and definitely gets busy, so be prepared for a bit of a wait or tight seating. Prices are also on the higher side (around $20 per dish), which adds to the expectations. I will say, the service was warm and friendly, which I appreciated. Overall, if you're not making Korean food at home, this is likely your best local option; but I might stick to my own bone broth next time

Photos
Jang Su Seolleongtang
Jang Su Seolleongtang - Bulgogi Hot pot ( For 2)

Bulgogi Hot pot ( For 2)

Jang Su Seolleongtang

See all

Woo Ri Jib - dolsot spicy pork bibimbap

Woo Ri Jib

4.3(141 reviews)
2.1 mi

Tons of free parking. Accepts cash and credit card…read more This establishment is located off of Route 40, but is towards the back of the shopping center. Given the various Korean restaurants in the area, I must say that this place is a great spot for family, friends and group gatherings. The food here is very fresh and the staff are very friendly. We ordered various dishes from their LA Galbi, Bossam, Fish and tofu soup combo, seafood pancake, spicy pork and their rice cake soup. The LA Galbi was the best we had in town. Tons of flavor and the meat was juicy and meaty. The Bossam was delicious. Pork was tender and comes with sides to help you bring out the flavor of the dish. Definitely ask for their bean sauce and slices of jalapeño and fresh raw garlic. The fish and tofu soup is really good and can be shared with others. Fish was fresh and flaky. The seafood pancake was thick and has tons of seafood and comes with a nice dipping sauce. The spicy pork was plenty and has tons of flavor. Not too spicy. The rice cake soup was surprisingly good. Tons of flavor with slices of rice cake, eggs and pieces of beef. Great for sharing especially with young kids. Overall, this place is great to check out if you are in the area. Comes hungry and you will be satisfied. Cheers!

This place has HUGE PORTIONS, we ordered 4 dishes for 5 people and had soooo many leftovers. I…read morewould 100% come back, but I rated it a 4/5 just because I noticed in multiple dishes the meat was a little dry. This is my ranking for what we got. 1. Seafood Pancake -- such a comfort food and cooked perfectly! 2. Oh Sam Durichigi (pork and squid stir fry) -- we cleaned out this dish, great flavor! 3. Bossam -- worth the hype! The pork belly was not as flavorful but comes with sauces. Some the meat was dry for this dish. 4. Beef bulgogi (no pictured) -- honestly paled in comparison of the other dishes and had the driest meat. I wouldn't get it again tbh

Photos
Woo Ri Jib
Woo Ri Jib - Banchan

Banchan

Woo Ri Jib - Menu as of April 2026

See all

Menu as of April 2026

Hyeban - Grilled prawns

Hyeban

3.6(47 reviews)
0.9 mi

You can't beat the value for the price. The lunch buffet is all you can eat sushi and Korean food…read more It's located in the rear of the Koreatown shopping center. The inside is pretty spacious. Plenty of seating available even when the parking lot is packed for the lunch rush. The price is 19 per person. The sushi was good but not all that great of a variety. Most contained tuna and salmon. The buffet had a lot of choices. I enjoyed the spicy pork and the bulgogi. Then also had a cinnamon punch and lemonade. This is my first time try cinnamon punch and I could say that it was quite interesting but not something I would get again. The lemonade was good but very sweet so I had to diluted with some water. Overall, a good place to come if you are very hungry because you will definitely be able to get your moneys worth .

**Good value for all-you-can-eat!…read more I came on a weekday for their lunch special with all-you-can-eat sushi and Korean dishes. The price is very affordable! You do have to be here from 11am-2pm (I believe). I came with a large group and we were seated very quickly. Everyone thought it was a fantastic value. My Korean friend even said some of the dishes remind him of his mom's cooking, which I think is a very high compliment :) Since it's so affordable and a buffet, don't expect anything intricate or outstanding. I found that some of the sushi was not savory/flavorful enough. And I wish there were some dessert options. But overall, I do like this place!

Photos
Hyeban - Hyeban - Korean BBQ & Sushi in Ellicott city, MD

Hyeban - Korean BBQ & Sushi in Ellicott city, MD

Hyeban
Hyeban

See all

Hang Ari - Banchan!

Hang Ari

3.6(134 reviews)
0.9 mi
$$

One of the best soups I've had in a long time! Ordered the seafood kalguksu and was blown away by…read morethe quality -- hand-pulled noodles, seafood assortment (crab, king crab legs, shrimp, mussels), incredibly umami broth. The prices are extremely reasonable for the generous quantity (~$17 for most soups around lunch time). Everything in this restaurant is incredibly authentic and fresh. Hope to be back!

My friend and I wanted Korean food so we came here. Ellicott City has a lot of options available…read morebut we wanted to try someplace new. Hang Ari is casual inside and makes you feel like you're in a Korean restaurant (I haven't been to Korea but it appeared that way). The menu was pretty extensive and while we were looking, the owner, Joe came over to explain how the menu worked. It was very helpful. We ordered the Seafood Pancake, Dogani Tang soup, Suk Uh Soondubu (beef & seafood mixed with soft tofu soup) plus Galbi combo. Small Korean sides of kimchi, cucumbers, radish, and a couple other items were brought out. I always enjoy eating the sides which were all good. The seafood pancake was huge and had a ton of green onions which I love. My Galbi was lightly sweet and tender. Joe came back to assist with cutting up the meat and turning the tofu soup for me so the flavors were mixed. I enjoyed the medium spicy level I got for the tofu soup and really enjoyed everything we got. Such a great find for some delicious Korean food. Staff were friendly and the owner, Joe was awesome. Will definitely plan on coming back again!

Photos
Hang Ari - Korean War Memorial

Korean War Memorial

Hang Ari - Side Dishes

Side Dishes

Hang Ari - Budae Jeongol (ramen stew)

See all

Budae Jeongol (ramen stew)

Shin Chon - korean - Updated May 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...