Korean BBQ in Baltimore

A cornerstone of Baltimore’s Little Korea, Jong Kak is famed for tabletop charcoal grilling and late-night hours. Baltimore Magazine has praised its communal, unhurried feasts, and it was named a finalist for Best Korean Cuisine by local readers.

Family-run for nearly two decades, this Station North spot does marinated meats, hearty stews, and banchan in a straightforward dining room. Recently highlighted by Baltimore Magazine for bringing neighborhood BBQ energy back to 20th and Maryland.

A late-night pojangmacha–style hangout with BBQ plates like samgyeopsal alongside casseroles, fried chicken, and soju. Listed by Towson University’s Korean-American community history project as part of Baltimore’s first Koreatown cluster.

At Remington’s R. House, Be.bim channels BBQ flavors into build-your-own bibimbap bowls, dumplings, and hot stone options—fast-casual, but rooted in Korean marinades and house-made kimchi. Noted by the market’s own team as a crowd favorite.

A Route 40 stalwart with grill-it-yourself tables, well-seasoned cuts, and a generous spread of banchan. Regulars consider it a benchmark for traditional Korean BBQ in the Baltimore area; the official site confirms steady service and hours.

Intimate, traditional Korean dining with BBQ combos cooked at the table and attentive service. Recent diners praise the banchan lineup and careful grilling, making it a solid alternative along Route 40’s Korean dining corridor.

A newcomer mixing à la carte and AYCE formats, with quality cuts plus specialties like makchang and gopchang. The restaurant’s own updates confirm extended hours and a lively atmosphere suited to groups and celebrations.

Run by local restaurateurs, KOHO brings premium cuts and polished service to a spacious dining room. Recognized as Best Korean Cuisine in the 2025 Baltimore Magazine readers’ poll, it’s a splurge-worthy metro-area destination.