I've visited the Hampden and Fells Point locations, both are small. But that's the only small thing…read moreabout Ekiben! Service!? I didn't have to ask for anything! Every staffer was so kind. It costs nothing to be kind. The greatest part? The food! When I tell you that bird sandwich is so juicy? The sandwich was a little too big for me...a bit messy. I don't like messy dishes, but it was so good, seasoned perfectly, the perfect bite, the perfect crunch just a little too big for me. I've also tried their fried shrimp and their fried rice. I don't know what they are putting in this food, but you will not leave unsatisfied. In terms of ambiance, it's a cool spot. Almost like a hole in the wall... the neighborhood go-to. When I've visited, they were playing Bad Bunny, hip-hop, I liked it. I love the vibe. I love the customer service and most importantly, I love the food and I would definitely go back. Cheers!

Walked in to Ekiben, and felt the vibes immediately! Playlist was jamming and the art on the wall…read moreresonated with my childhood! I got this recommendation from a colleague who is a Maryland native and decided to check it out for lunch and it did not disappoint! Everything on the menu looked good, but I decided to get out of my normal bowl-love and try noodles. Also, I love tempura vegetables in general so had to try the tempura broccoli. The tempura broccoli barely made it back to the hotel because I finish half of it in the car. The tofu was the perfect crispness, and the noodles were the perfect spicy oily deliciousness. Not to mention, the sparkling Yuzu white peach drink. I was disappointed when I realize that this was Maryland-native beverage and I probably won't be able to get this back in Atlanta. We will definitely be back! Ps: service was quick and easy! It's takeout vibes with a little bit of indoor seating, but everyone was welcoming and gave me great recommendations

Classic Baltimore hotspot offering the best Taiwanese curry-fried chicken bao buns, tofu nuggets,…read moreand crab rangoon egg rolls. I've been here a million times so I don't know how I haven't written a review yet! Parking isn't great for the Fells Point location, there is some street parking nearby, but most of it is paid. It can be a task to find a parking spot that isn't too far away. Be prepared to walk a block or two! Their service is very friendly, and you are able to place orders in person or online through their website. If you are in a rush, I would definitely recommend placing an online order and picking it up. Since everything is made to order, it can take 10-20 mins if you're placing an order in person. Their storefront is pretty small as well, not much seating if you're looking to eat there. Also, if it is around lunch or dinner time, it can get pretty packed and loud in there. Definitely more of a takeout spot. You genuinely can't go wrong with anything on the menu, however, my favorites are the Neighborhood bird bowl, the tofu nuggets, crab rangoon egg roll, and the ramen broccoli. Prices are a bit hefty, but portions are sizeable and typically shareable. I'll be back again and again!

I was impressed by the flavors! Great flavors, large portion sizes, and still crispy as takeout…read more Gotta love the pickles as well. As a bonus, they packed it with the reusable bag, which was cute. Would come back again if I'm ever back in Maryland.

Great service. Very busy. Fast and friendly. Great fresh sushi. Lots of specialty rolls to choose…read morefrom. Dine with confidence

Walked in and it was completely empty, but then someone came and served us and it was attentive…read moreservice the rest of the time. We ordered just after 3 o'clock and they did not give us the lunch special which apparently ends at 3pm, but it was 3:06 so that seemed a little bit silly practice for an empty restaurant, but it was after 3 so I get it. The sushi was very dry. I got the shrimp tempura, the sweet potato tempura, and the mango shrimp tempura... and I think that's the first time I didn't finish my sushi or take it home because it was just not that great. The shrimp tempura roll was literally just shrimp tempura wrapped in rice and seaweed with some eel sauce. The mango shrimp tempura was the same thing but with mango on top. The sweet potato roll was exactly as I expected though. I was kinda disappointed after reading the reviews! I wouldn't go back for sushi... the calamari was yummy though!

This spot's fried chicken is up there with Ekiben for me! Korean BBQ spot that offers fried…read morechicken, bulgolgi, bibimbap, and other Korean eats. Came here with no reservations and was able to get sat within 5 mins on a Friday night. My friends and I ordered an appetizer each, plus an entree each, and we were drowning in food. The corn cheese was incredible and melty, the fried dumplings were crisp and the dipping sauce was delicious, the edamame was fine, nothing crazy. We all ordered some sort of bibimbap bowl, and they were quite huge. The Kongbination is what I got, which comes with beef bulgogi, pork bulgogi, fried chicken, white rice, salad, and a fried egg. I was able to take home half and have plenty for lunch the next day. Everything was delicious, great price for the amount of food, and fun atmosphere. I would love to check out their karaoke rooms next time!

Arrived around 9 PM on a Friday and the place was full - lively and lots of great smells! We were…read moretold it'd be 10-15 minutes for a table for 3, but ended up eating at the bar waiting area (we were totally fine with that). Food was DELICIOUS and portion sizes are generous.

I've always been a huge fan of Ekiben, and I was so excited to introduce my mom to some of my…read morefavorite dishes here for her birthday lunch. We ordered the Neighborhood Bird, Fried Shrimp, and Fried Broccoli, and everything was absolutely amazing, as usual! The Neighborhood Bird was delicious--the bun was perfectly steamed and fluffy, while the chicken was so well seasoned, crispy on the outside, and tender and juicy on the inside. The fried shrimp were huge (seriously, about four bites each!), with a light, crispy batter and fresh herbs on top. And the fried broccoli is always a favorite of mine. It's incredibly flavorful and perfectly crispy. A special shoutout to Jesus, the manager, who was incredibly sweet and made my mom's birthday lunch even more special by treating us to peach yuzu juice. It was so refreshing and paired perfectly with our meal. We really appreciated the thoughtful gesture and wonderful hospitality. We had such a great lunch and a memorable birthday celebration. The food, service, and overall experience were fantastic. Ekiben will always be one of those places I'll happily return to again and again!

We had a feast with takeout from Ekiben in Locust Point / Fed Hill…read more The huge fried egg-rolls were luscious, this time densely-packed with a luxurious minced crab mixture. Another go-to, the tempura broccoli, was fried in a very-light crispy batter, and flavored with a light house-made vinegar sauce. Our go-to spicy tofu BRAH "bowl" lit us up with soft-centered baked tofu cubes in a medium-spicy sauce with the flavors of fresh herbs, garlic, and shallots, over a bed of tender long-grain white jasmine rice and with a pretty mango/papaya shredded-carrot slaw. The long rippled-noodles were tender, smothered in a spicy savory brown sauce that also pushed the envelope of my admittedly somewhat wimpy heat tolerance :-j We got the huge lightly-battered crispy flavorful shrimp, over white rice, garnished with sliced pickled red onions and pickled cucumber circles over tender fluffy jasmine rice. We are always happy with the staff at this Ekiben location, with hot flavorful generous on-time take-out. (Aug 2026).

So glad we finally got a chance to try out this place. The best part was they let us make…read morereservations even weeks ahead! We celebrated 2 birthdays together over dinner on Saturday and it was truly amazing. The server even helped us grill all the meats/seafood, a big help since we also had a hot pot to attend to. A very good selections of buffet bar from seafood to Southeast Asian Street food, everything was surprisingly delicious. The restaurant is nicely decorated. The birthday team of staff brought out those big sparkling candles on top of a complimentary non-alcoholic drink. Loud music & singing, exciting & super fun atmosphere. Our kids were thrilled with the surprises. While you only have an hour 45 minutes for the all-you-can-eat meal, most people get stuffed after an hour. Our server m.k. was pleasant and friendly. She was also very efficient and handled everything quickly. A BIG thanks to her. If you have never been to this place, I would highly recommend it. I'll be taking my other family members here very soon :)

Such a great AYCE place for a group of friends who can't decide what they want to eat. They have a…read morehuge variety and offer KBBQ, hotpot and seafood. A little something for everyone You order the KBBQ and hot pot food on a tablet and the seafood buffet is self served. They consistently kept the buffet well stocked and clean. I love that they have a huge sauce bar selection.

A picture is worth a thousand words and, yes, this curry tasted as bad as it looks :(read more

Got a large shrimp lo mein and it was horrible! The noodles were dry and the shrimp were mushy!!…read moreLike as soft as mashed potatoes. Don't waste your money. It looked way better than it tasted.

I am absolutely obsessed with the ambiance of this restaurant. It's small and cozy with an open…read morekitchen layout. There aren't many employees, but it was clear everyone was working hard and doing their best to serve everyone. I ordered the chicken shoyu, and my partner got the curry rice. Both were good, if not just a little under-seasoned. But I appreciate the simplicity of the flavors, and it was clear everything was made with high quality. We came during happy hour, which comes with discounted food! That was nice! The menu options when we came in were fairly limited, so we would be excited to try some of their other curry options if we ever return to Baltimore!

I loveeee this place and have been obsessed every since I went here the first time…read more I make sure I go back every time I'm in the neighborhood. I have tried almost everything off their menu but shitake cashew dan dan is the absolute best. This time I tried salmon miso ramen and it was amazing too! the watermelon juice was nice and refreshing in the summer heat! The service was great the and the ambiance was amazing as usual!

Good selection of excellent quality food. Nice folks. Very happy to have this restaurant in the…read moreneighborhood!

Great service, delicious food, and a pleasant interior: what's not to love?…read more I had the steak hibachi and miso soup and it was all excellent. I will return!

Best sushi I've had! Tasted fresh, I had it for my birthday dinner it was amazing! Will go back…read moreagain!

Great sushi, highly recommend. Henry is the best, we always enjoy having him as our waiter! The…read moreappetizers are my favorite.