Ekiben

wbyoure1 a month ago

Hidden Gem in Fells Point – Totally Worth the Wait!** If you haven’t been to Ekiben yet, you are missing out on some of the best flavors in Baltimore. Yes, there’s usually a line, and yes, you’ll probably wait about 20 minutes for your food—but trust me, it is worth every single second. Here is the breakdown of what I got: * **The Neighborhood Bird (Crispy Chicken Sandwich):** Absolute perfection. I got mine on the bao bun, and it is a game-changer. The chicken is unbelievably crispy, and while it has a perfect kick, it’s **not too spicy**—just packed with an incredible, deep flavor. * **The Crab Egg Roll:** This was super tasty with a great crunch! My only critique is that it didn't have a massive crab flavor, and at $10 a pop, it’s a bit pricey. Still glad I tried it, though! **The Vibe:** The place is small, intimate, and cozy. Just a heads-up: if it’s a scorching day outside, it gets pretty warm and cozy inside, too! **The Damage:** Spent $27 total (including tip) for the chicken sandwich and the egg roll. For food this high-quality and on-point, that’s a win. I’ll definitely be back. If you're in Fells Point, do your tastebuds a favor and check them out! 🎯🔥

Amara 3 weeks ago

The neighborhood bird is a 10/10 dish. I got the bowl version, which has two gigantic pieces of chicken and is easily 2 full portions. Next time I’d split that with a friend and get a side. The yuzu white peach was mostly yuzu flavored. The tofu nuggets were not my favorite because I don’t like peanut sauce, so that’s on me, but otherwise were great.

India Lewis Hernandez 4 months ago

I got the tofu sandwich and the Temple Broccoli and both were sooo good. The tofu sandwich was super flavorful and filling, and the Temple Broccoli was crispy and just hit the spot. The service was honestly just as good as the food. The guy who took my order gave awesome recommendations and was really friendly. He even came back at the end to make sure we liked everything, which was really cool. Definitely one of my favorite spots now. I’ll 100% be back.

Reema Sriv 4 months ago

The Bird Bowl and yuzuade were excellent—generous enough for two if you’re not too hungry. Freshly fried chicken and pickles paired perfectly over rice. Quick, courteous service, paid parking right outside, and limited seating (about 10). Will definitely be back to try more from the menu.

Richard Eicholtz 4 weeks ago

I instantly got two signs that we were in the right place. The place was packed and the people that were seated weren't talking to each other or on their phones. They were just eating. I hate tofu but I gave theirs a chance. I saw another reviewer say that it was the best tofu they ever had. I can say that it was the best tofu that I've ever had a well. Be forewarned if you've never been that there's not a lot of seating. This place lives up to the hype. And the prices are pretty good. The staff was cool. Highly recommended.