Jong Kak Baltimore Reopens With Charcoal Korean BBQ
Jong Kak, Baltimore’s OG charcoal Korean BBQ spot, is back after a year and a $200k rebuild. Here’s what to order, the marshmallow finish, and why it’s a must.
The Best Asian Bakeries in Maryland Right Now
My go-to Asian bakeries in Maryland, from Rockville cream puffs to Baltimore tarts and Ellicott City red bean pastries. Here’s where to eat your way through.
H Mart Frederick: From Korean Snacks to Claw Machines
H Mart Frederick is a Korean marketplace worth the trip, packed with a soondubu food court, a Korean bakery, Artbox stationery, claw machines and aisles of Asian groceries.
La Boulangerie: A Low Key Korean Bakery in Ellicott City
A Korean bakery across from Lotte in Ellicott City, open 8am to 9pm daily. Red bean pastries, cream bread, twist donuts and why the name is French.
Rainpia: Great Korean Fried Chicken in Ellicott City
Spicy padak, bubbling budae jjigae army stew and yogurt soju cocktails, all in a late-night Korean bar on Korean Way. Here’s why Rainpia’s worth the trip.
Chateau de Rockville: A Creme Brulee Donut Worth the Trip
Chateau de Rockville is a cozy Korean-owned bakery cafe on Rockville Pike, and its creme brulee donut alone is worth the trip. Here’s what to order.
Kong Pocha: Best Korean Fried Chicken in Maryland?!
Kong Pocha in Columbia serves the best Korean fried chicken in Maryland, plus jokbal, corn cheese, and soju late into the night. Here’s what to order.
Mandu DC Happy Hour: Best Korean Bar Food in the DMV
Kim says Mandu DC’s happy hour is one of the best in the DMV. Daily 5-7PM at the bar with Korean fried chicken, budae jjigae, and the yogurt sojutini you NEED.
Shin Chon Garden: Turtle-Grill Korean BBQ in Ellicott City
Shin Chon Garden in Ellicott City is the decades-old Korean BBQ spot with a famous turtle grill, homemade mandu, and mushroom jeongol worth the trip.
Soju Haus: Korean Food and Karaoke in Ellicott City
Soju Haus in Ellicott City serves Korean staples like army stew and bossam, plus private karaoke rooms. Here’s what to order at this K-pop-themed spot.