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Ellicott City Korean food does not miss. Shin Chon offers traditional Korean food and service. The staff were super friendly and attentive, there were plenty of tasty side dishes, the menu wasn't complicated to navigate, and your meats were made to order. I really enjoyed the calm atmosphere and family environment. I didn't get a chance to grab the itemized receipt but I chose #3 in the combo section which was brisket, pork belly, and boneless short ribs. That's totaled out to $111.34 with tax included. Unfortunately I had to cut my meal short. I definitely recommend this restaurant and many others in the Ellicott City area. Overall 4.1 of 5
Sooo good! The service is great- they refill you sauces when you run out which makes me super happy as not all kbbq places do this. The banchan has good variety, they also have some rice paper wraps which was fun. A hearty miso soup and steamed eggs are also free along with the banchan when you order for kbbq. Just keep in mind that lettuce is an extra fee of $3.
Great spot for BBQ and other authentic Korean dishes. We loved the banchan, pork belly, ssamjang, doenjang, and steamed egg. Everything was high quality and flavorful, some of the best ssamjang and deonjang I've had! A staff member grills the BBQ for you. Very efficient service. Clean interiors, indoor seating only, easy parking.
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.
What more can I say? Great service and delicious food! I wish I lived closer--this is definitely my favorite Korean BBQ spot in Maryland.
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.
This place is the real deal when it comes to authentic Korean BBQ. The quality of the sliced meats is outstanding fresh, well-cut, and packed with flavor. You can really tell they prioritize quality over quantity. Service is quick and you get seated right away. I came in on a Saturday morning. It's à la carte rather than all-you-can-eat, but honestly, it's 100% worth it. Every dish feels intentional, and the meats cook beautifully on the grill. If you're looking for true Korean BBQ with premium cuts and an authentic experience, this spot delivers. Highly recommend for anyone who appreciates quality KBBQ.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
26 days ago
I thoroughly enjoyed this place and their pancake is so crispy, it was worth the cost. I have tried so many times at home but can never get it to be this crispy. The soup was delicious too and full of substance. This isnt your watery soup. There was so much in the soup that you would be surprised or be like "yea, this is how a soup should be". It is an older place, but they deserve to be up and running for years and years. We think this is a better spot than Annandale and Centreville. Service was attentive and plentiful. Inside is nice and clean. read more
1 month ago
Ellicott City Korean food does not miss. Shin Chon offers traditional Korean food and service. The staff were super friendly and attentive, there were plenty of tasty side dishes, the menu wasn't complicated to navigate, and your meats were made to order. I really enjoyed the calm atmosphere and family environment. I didn't get a chance to grab the itemized receipt but I chose #3 in the combo section which was brisket, pork belly, and boneless short ribs. That's totaled out to $111.34 with tax included. Unfortunately I had to cut my meal short. I definitely recommend this restaurant and many others in the Ellicott City area. Overall 4.1 of 5 read more
Sooo good! The service is great- they refill you sauces when you run out which makes me super happy as not all kbbq places do this. The banchan has good variety, they also have some rice paper wraps which was fun. A hearty miso soup and steamed eggs are also free along with the banchan when you order for kbbq. Just keep in mind that lettuce is an extra fee of $3. read more
Great spot for BBQ and other authentic Korean dishes. We loved the banchan, pork belly, ssamjang, doenjang, and steamed egg. Everything was high quality and flavorful, some of the best ssamjang and deonjang I've had! A staff member grills the BBQ for you. Very efficient service. Clean interiors, indoor seating only, easy parking. read more
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. read more
6 months ago
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. read more
This place is the real deal when it comes to authentic Korean BBQ. The quality of the sliced meats is outstanding fresh, well-cut, and packed with flavor. You can really tell they prioritize quality over quantity. Service is quick and you get seated right away. I came in on a Saturday morning. It's à la carte rather than all-you-can-eat, but honestly, it's 100% worth it. Every dish feels intentional, and the meats cook beautifully on the grill. If you're looking for true Korean BBQ with premium cuts and an authentic experience, this spot delivers. Highly recommend for anyone who appreciates quality KBBQ. read more
9 months ago
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! read more
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! read more
6 months ago
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. read more
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. read more
3 months ago
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. read more
10 months ago
2 years ago
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! read more
5 months ago
4 years ago
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! read more
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 read more
2 years ago
Baltimore areas best Korean restaurant . Wide variety of dishes . Lots of meat choices for the grill as well as soups and stews for lunch . read more
Shin Chon was recommended to me by a friend a few weeks ago and I knew the general area they were talking about. I didn't realize until I got there today that I had actually walked them to this restaurant before they can get was The next door restaurant. I initially intended to order lunch here for my office but it was on one of their off days so I couldn't call to ask about delivery. I could not find them on any delivery app so I don't believe that they do offer delivery. 2 weeks later and a late morning start, had me in need for lunch so of course I took the perfect opportunity to order with them. Like all of us Yelpers, we look at a menu on Yelp and pictures sometimes weeks ahead of time. I already knew I wanted to order their Gabby box so I called to place my order and shortly went to pick it up. I was not expecting a whole bag of food but was overjoyed when it was brought to me. I didn't have the full sit down experience but I did get all of bon chon, see the pictures. I appreciate it the extra care they took to making sure the BonChon didn't get mixed together. They added aluminum foil within the separated compartments and also placed plastic wrap on the top before closing the container. They got extra points for this. The only negative thing is informing me it would take 20 minutes to prepare. However my meat was not hot although it had aluminum foil underneath. Next time I'll know to just arrive within 10. read more
Visited Shin Chon to celebrate a big day for both myself and my family. We arrived around noon. I was surprised how packed the restaurant was so early in the day. Nonetheless, we were seated quickly. The ambiance was comfortable, definitely a family-friendly restaurant. The staff was very friendly and attentive. We literally had someone coming to our table consistently bringing food, drinks or cooking our food on the grill. I couldn't believe the amount of food we were serviced. We started with the dumping which were very good. As our main course, we had the bulgogi and the spicy pork belly and octopus. The octopus was a little touch, but it was good. I really enjoyed the bulgogi the most, it is really one of my favorite dishes. An all around great dining experience. Definitely adding Shin Chon to the list of my favorite Korean restaurants. They are definitely giving their competitors a run for their money. read more
2 years ago
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. read more
We waited about 45 minutes for a table for 2 on a Friday night. The person that keeps track of the list didn't have the best estimates but she takes your phone number and will call you so we walked around the Lotte market. Food was great. Servers help cook the meat. We got a combo of 2 meats. This came with a bowl of rice, soup, and several bonchon. Overall, food was good. Service was nice and fairly attentive. Pricing is at least $$. read more
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! read more
5 years ago
4/6/22 Food: Banchan included: -fishcakes, pickled daikon, scallions/lettuce mix, lettuce, anchovy, potato, bean sprouts, broccoli Meats: -#2 Galbi (beef short ribs, $38.95) -#5 Chadolbagyi (prime portion of beef brisket) -extra steamed egg ($3) This was my first time having Galbi and it was amazing - tender, flavorful, and moist. I've been missing out! My husband liked his brisket, but said he likes it better at other go to Korean bbq restaurant. The steamed egg was good. Our dinner only came with one so we ordered another one. My husband said mine was much fuller than his. Lol. As much as I enjoyed the food, later that night, I did not feel good. It's possible I ate too much as I felt bloated. My husband said he had indigestion. Service: Our server wasn't good. She put the brisket on the grill and took a long time to return so I put the Galbi on the grill myself not knowing if she would return. Shortly after, she returns and says they do it. I don't like the layout of the restaurant because they are sectioned and I feel that servers can't see as easily when you want to wave them down. I prefer an open layout. So on top of not checking on us, she messed up my order. I asked for bulgogi and she gave me Galbi. It's been a long time since I've had bulgogi so when she brought out the Galbi, I didn't know. When we placed our order, she read it back to us so she really messed up. My husband only discovered the mistake when he went to pay the bill. He pointed to our table and said we got the brisket and bulgogi and she corrected and said it was Galbi, not bulgogi. We had to pay an extra $11 for a mistake our server made. She should have eaten up the difference. My husband didn't cause a fuss since I liked the Galbi, but if it were me I would have fought the bill based on the principle. At the very least, she should have apologized. Final thoughts: Delicious food, but not good service. I have other Korean bbq restaurants in Ellicott City I want to try so it's unlikely we'll be back anytime soon especially given the unsatisfactory service. read more
Shinchon is regarded by many as the peak of kbbq in the area. I am inclined to agree. This is not ayce quality nor is it ayce price. Quality cuts with texture and flavor to match is what you can expect. We ordered a selection of meats, with galbi definitely being the star of the show. You can gnaw on the rib bone after too. I've also had leftovers(galbi bento) and the dish holds up pretty well. Definitely had no complaints flavor/service wise. read more
8 months ago
Pretty amazing Korean BBQ joint located in Ellicott city. Standard table Korean barbecue service with propane heat and large metal surface to cook on. Everything you would expect is on the menu and is well prepared. Great banchan! Obviously everyone has their own preferences but I enjoy the Galbi and joomulluck galbi at this restaurant. The chadolbagyi and bul gogi are decent but not as good. The bibimpap is also amazing! Other than that I have only had the bbq dishes. Definitely worth a trip. They only take reservations on weeknights so show up early and expect to wait on weekends. read more
This place is so good!!! It is extremely pricey though but it's so good. They have the rice wraps that I like. My only complaint is they give you so little sauce but other than that not bad! We ordered enough for three people between the two of us. I love to eat. We ate it all. I was very full. Bonus, they cool the meat for you! read more
Shin Chon is one of our go to spot whenever we want to eat Korean barbecue. This is one of the most authentic Korean barbecue restaurant . The quality of the barbecue meat is very good so is the flavor. There are many selections from the menu. Their seafood pancakes, tofu soup, beef soup, and variety of Korean noodles are all very tasty. Even though their barbecue selections, it's not all you can eat, but combos do come in decent portion, which is not a bad price. Hence the quality of the meat are better than the ones served at all-You-can-eat restaurants. This restaurant is conveniently located next to supermarket Lotte , with ample parking and easy access to freeway and major roads. Highly recommend . https://www.instagram.com/reel/CrZlxQ1AK15/?igshid=YjNmNGQ3MDY= read more
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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.
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