Rarely do I visit a restaurant where the food looks exactly like the picture before you even take a…read morebite and then tastes even better than it looks. Ekiben did that. I had been here once before, before moving to the area, and thought it was great then. This time? Extraordinary. I came in about an hour before closing, and anyone who eats out knows food can sometimes feel different that close to closing time. Not here. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and just as good as if I had walked in at peak dinner time. On top of that, I had an issue with my online order/payment. It looked like the charge was processing through my account, but they had no record of the order. Instead of making me feel like a problem, the person helping me was patient, kind, and genuinely tried to figure it out. I felt treated like a hungry customer who needed help not like someone trying to get over. The food looked good, tasted amazing, and the people were helpful, welcoming, and kind even near closing. The space was welcoming as well. The corner store ..... come on in. Come on in. Come on in. Top-notch all around

Fantastic food once again, I ordered a chicken bowl and the Maryland softie. The chicken is always…read more10/10 and worth it. It was delicious, flavorful, crispy, and easily worth the price. Now for the Maryland softie, my first bite was heavenly (full of the crab-cake and remoulade), but as I kept eating it, I realized I would've just preferred it with just crab cake, not the soft shell too. Was it worth the hype? kind of. It's pricey so maybe one and done for me. Now the crab Rangoon egg roll, that was a miss for me. It is cheesy and filled with imitation crab, but too small for me at the price point. And I didn't find it super tasty personally. My sister who is also a yelp elite had a totally different take and loves it, so maybe it's subjective. I did have it 4 hours (put it in air-fryer) after I got it so maybe eating it super fresh is the difference. Space is limited so better for carryout, and the person taking my order was friendly. It'll probably take 20-30 mins for your order to come out, depending on how many people there are and pickup orders they have to complete. Overall, this place is a Maryland staple at this point and anyone who visits MD should 100% try and check out their famous fried chicken, whether as a bao sandwich or a rice bowl.

Azumi was the perfect pre-show dinner spot before heading to see Dave Chappelle at CFG Arena…read more We grabbed seats at the sushi bar and had a great experience from start to finish. For drinks, I ordered an espresso martini with tequila. Our server suggested adding Baileys to the first one, and while I gave it a try, it quickly reminded me that I am firmly Team No Baileys in my espresso martinis. Thankfully, the second one was exactly how I like it. For food, we started with the house salad, yellowtail roll, and crispy rice with tuna. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. For our entrée, I had my heart set on the miso black cod, but my dining companion is a devoted branzino fan. After talking through both dishes with our server, he strongly recommended the branzino. I'll never admit this to him directly, but the server may have been right. The fish was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. One small thing to note is that we had to ask for soy sauce, wasabi, and ginger after our sushi arrived. This seems to be becoming more common at restaurants these days, and I'm guessing it's an effort to reduce waste, which I can appreciate. It wasn't a big deal at all, but if you're a sushi traditionalist like me, don't be surprised if you need to request the full set of accompaniments. One thing that really stood out was the service. Our server was attentive, knowledgeable, and honest when we asked about menu items. We mentioned that we were running a bit behind for our show, and he made sure our food came out quickly without making us feel rushed. The restaurant itself is stylish and upscale, though a bit smaller than some of the other waterfront restaurants nearby. There's a nice bar area, sushi bar seating, and a lively atmosphere without feeling overwhelming. They also offer valet parking. We initially assumed it was only for The Ruxton next door since that's where it was stationed, but our server later let us know it's available for Azumi guests as well. Good information for next time! Pricing felt appropriate for a waterfront sushi and seafood restaurant in Harbor East. The portions matched the price point, and we left satisfied without feeling like we overpaid. Overall, Azumi delivered great food, excellent service, and a fun atmosphere. While Baltimore has plenty of great dining options, I'd happily return if I'm back in the area and not in the mood to try somewhere new.

Lots to choose from the menu. Fried rice was a great option for the kids - had the egg cooked with…read morethe rice. Several cocktail options that were all delicious. Staff were so attentive and friendly. Decor was modern and fancy. The view is unbeatable! Definitely will be back to try more drinks and dishes when I'm back in Baltimore!

This place is underrated. So very underrated…read more Nestled between the Thai restaurant (also a fave of mine) and another spot on Light street, it's super easy to walk past if you don't know they're there. But they are, and they represent sushi oh so powerfully well! From service to food presentation to the food itself. Lawd the food! 100 out of 100! They also carry beverages which you can choose from the glass door refrigerator at the back. Bottles available. Wink. The spot isn't posh by any means. You walk in, and the Server will smile and nod that you can seat yourself. What they don't have in terms of fancy they sure do make up for it with everything else. Super, super reasonably priced. Clean, pretty restaurant, fresh food and delightful staff. Staff, Eswuin the young Server is one of the best I've come across. He reads his customers well. He knows exactly when to approach and when to leave well alone. He knows when you're in need of a little extra love and when you just wanna chill with hardly any words. And get this! He's the ONLY SERVER! It has never been to capacity on any of my visits, but I've seen him handle more than four tables, delivery orders (and you know DEM DRIVERS can get impatient) and walk in 2Go customers like a true champ! His energy is so sweet. So too the Chef and BOH staff I've run into, but Eswuin is THAT GUY! Please, when you visit, tip him well. You'll absolutely experience how deserving he is. Since coming to B-More I've had the pleasure of discovering many amazing spots and I'm so happy Kiku Sushi is one of them. I think this is around my one-year anniversary of coming to this sushi restaurant. I'm embarrassed I'm only now reviewing them. Hey Eswuin! The End.

Kiku is a hole in the wall Japanese sushi place in fed. Now the service can take a while because…read moreit's so small so be prepared to wait a while longer for your food (both dine in and take out). However they make up for it in flavor and quality! You get huge pieces of sashimi and the eel and cucumber roll is to die for. The tuna and mango surprised me and I actually enjoyed the combo. I love a good sweet potato roll and this one was huge. So when you come here prepared to wait but you'll get a huge spread of sushi.

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.

Let me start off by saying I haven't been to Kona Grill in years and I've surely been missing out…read more Customer service was amazing, ask for Shaq and he'll take care of you!!! Ordered from the New Holiday menu. Started off with the signature holiday cocktails, egg nog & a boozy cocktail featuring makers Mark. Finished with a holiday inspired Espresso Martini Appetizers...order the seared tuna & spicy shrimp tempura although the tempura was missing the spice but seafood options were fresh and tasty I would order both again!! Entrees: Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf Crab Stuffed Salmon Both seasoned well fresh & tasty no notes really good!!! ...again I've really been sleeping on Kona grill because they showed out tonight, the chef was on duty and whipping up these entrees the salmon was stuffed with crab the asparagus had a nice smoky flavor like it just came off the grill !! Dessert: we opted for the dessert board featuring the butter cake and Molten chocolate cake and if you get any dessert def get the Butter cake!!

I rarely write negative reviews because I know it's not easy to run a restaurant. But even when…read moretrying to be positive, I find it hard to recommend this place. I came as part of a large group dinner. I appreciate that they took large reservations and sat us in a nice spot in the middle of the restaurant. The server was nice and patient, but I did notice his jacket smelled like cigaret smoke. I asked what to get, since the menu is *huge* and overwhelming (I'm not sure why sushi, steak and pad Thai are on the same menu?). He recommended sushi, so I got a flaming dragon roll (I forget the exact name). Anyways, everyone else also ordered and the food came relatively quickly. Now...when I tell you this is the worst sushi I've ever had. Again, I hate being negative but I have to tell it like it is! When they first presented the dish, it was cool because they serve it on fire. I knew that they had sake in the dish (probably so the flame can keep going after they take it out of the kitchen). However, when I bit into it, the sake was *extremely* overpowering. I couldn't taste anything else except the sake. It was extremely alcohol-heavy and I could not finish the dish. I asked others to try it, and they all agreed that it was too heavy. The prices were also very high for what we got. The only food I enjoyed were the appetizers, but they were still unremarkable. Overall, I regrettably cannot recommend this place. None of the dishes stood out, and the sushi was shocking.

Ejji is located upstairs inside Whole Foods Market and offers both indoor and patio seating. I…read moretried The Wet Bird and the spicy ground pork noodles, and both were excellent. The Wet Bird featured a flavorful chicken broth, hand pulled beer noodles, grilled chicken, charred tomatoes, and a nice kick from the Sichuan pepper oil. The spicy ground pork noodles were savory, satisfying, and packed with flavor. Service was fast too. Generous portions, unique dishes, and a great spot to enjoy a bowl of noodles while shopping or relaxing on the patio. I'd definitely order both again.

Stopped by Ejji after my Whole Foods shopping yesterday and so glad I did. My first time at Ejji…read moreand I got the pork tonkatsu ramen. I didn't know this place is Malaysian ramen which explains why the broth is different and not salty. I really enjoyed my ramen and it was enough for my lunch and dinner. I liked the spicy topping that that gave me. I will definitely be back. The person who took my order was really friendly and recommended the pork for my first time. I will definitely love to try the shrimp next. I took my order to go but I will eat in Ejji next time.

I came here specifically for the honey fried chicken bao and it didn't disappoint. Crispy fried…read morechicken with a delicious sour-sweet sauce. It came with rice and my only complaint was that the salad was less of a salad and more just some lettuce. Would have loved some crispy cabbage to complement the rest of the meal! Take-out service was quick and easy. They even have a few tables for dine-in.

Can't say enough good things about Bambao. This fast casual food spot right in the middle of harbor…read moreeast is a great lunch and dinner option. Everything I tried was fresh and delicious. Especially the pop corn chicken. The prices were great and they had space on the second floor to sit down and eat if you didnt want to carryout.