ChoSun Hwaro

Hands down the best BBQ in town. The meat quality is incredible , tender, flavorful, and perfectly marinated. Every cut we ordered was fresh and juicy, and grilling it at the table made the whole experience even better. The side dishes were fresh and constantly refilled, and I especially love their fish cakes, they’re so flavorful and honestly one of my favorite parts of the meal. Everything paired perfectly with the BBQ.

Been to this restaurant three times. It’s truly one of the best places to visit in the Baltimore area if you want authentic Korean cuisine. The staff are very friendly, welcoming, and helpful in helping you understand the menu and cook the BBQ items to perfection. The place is managed and staffed by Koreans who obviously care to a high degree about the authenticity of the food they’re putting out. I’ve come here with Korean friends who had nothing but positive things to say, and for me personally, coming to this restaurant alone makes the long trip from Baltimore to Ellicott City worth it. The quality of the meat they serve is exceptional, with every piece coming out juicy and tender from the grill. Their other options such as their cold noodles and tofu soup are also some of my personal favorites. This place has by far the best Korean food I’ve had in this area, and I 100% recommend it to anyone craving Korean cuisine. The restaurant itself is spacious, clean, and well organized inside. There’s 2 floors to the restaurant, so typically they will have some tables or a short wait time, but I would recommend making a reservation for larger parties especially if it’s a busy day. The restaurant is popular so it does fill up quickly. There is plenty of parking available for those driving here.

We had the Chosun Hwaro Marinated Combo for $139. Menu states enough for 3-4 people, we were 2 people and it was just about enough. If we had 3-4 people it would not have been enough. Most of the meat was good some a little tough and gristly. Soju was great but they were out of the Snow Beauty Sake which was disappointing. Overall a good experience here. The negatives were that the waiter was cooking everything so fast that it appeared like he was trying to rush us out of the place. If we return we would prefer to cook our own meat, we did not know this was an option until after our meal though.

10/10 100% recommend. Chosun Hwaro Marinated Combo $139 I came here on a Tuesday afternoon while in town on vacation. I came with family: 2 adults and 2 children. The staff was inviting, friendly, and knowledge about the menu. This was only my second time having Korean BBQ in the restaurant and I excited to have a meal tasty lunch and cultural cooking experience before my evening flight. This was only my second time at a Korean bbq spot and I was floored by the service as well quality and taste of the food and drinks. The staff remembered my family and restarted us even more kindly and interacted well with the young kiddos in our party.

Spacious, courteous and lets not forget the meats is off the chart good. I do not wish to make this and elongated review, but all I can say is definitely worth the trip. This KBBQ has a full bar as well. Not common in many Korean restaurants.

If you're serious about Korean BBQ, ChoSun Hwaro should be on your radar. On the pricier side but well worth the experience. The experience starts with the spread -- a table full of fresh banchan (side dishes) that could honestly be a meal on their own. From kimchi with the perfect tang to the crunchy pickled radish, every little dish adds something to the feast. The highlight, of course, is the meat selection. We went all-in with marinated short rib and pork belly, and watching them hit the grill was a moment of pure joy. Tender, flavorful, and cooked exactly how you want it, right at your table. The quality is there -- you taste it in every bite. We ordered the ChoSun Hwaro marinated set for 139, side a pork belly and seafood pancake. For 5 people, with two big guys over 6 ft tall, we were stuffffed! Service was attentive without hovering -- staff checked in often to make sure the grill was running smoothly and that our table stayed stocked. The atmosphere is lively but not overwhelming, making it just as good for a family dinner as it is for a night out with friends. By the end, I had eaten way more than planned, but that's the magic of Korean BBQ done right -- you lose track of time (and portion control). ChoSun Hwaro nails it: great food, thoughtful service, and an experience that makes you want to come back. Ellicott City, Korean bbq, only one clear option.

Excellent Korean BBQ! Servjce was excellent 👌 and the Korean beverages were good too.

I really liked the experience, I brought a group of people who have little experience with Korean barbeque, overall the staff were kind, but there was an older woman with reddish hair who started to rush us as we were picking out the drinks to take and pay on the way out. My point is we just spent a lot of money and the drinks are not cheap either, that was a negative experience and I don't know if I will be back after that... Or recommend to others...

I have been there, now three times and each time the food was great. I am not well versed in the Korean language nor the use of chopsticks, but our waitress was great in a kind and patient way she answered all our questions and made us feel quite at home. The food was outstanding and the service was attentive without being intrusive. The testament to quality of the food was the number of native Korean customers in the restaurant midday on a Sunday. There are a number of new Korean restaurants in our growing international community, but this place always seems alive with customers. No doubt, if you are looking for the real deal and you will not be disappointed.

I LOVE THIS KOREAN BBQ SPOT! It is by far a very special and unique korean bbq. They focus on quality and an experience with a lot of really good food! Upon arrival we were asked immediately by the owner I believe, if we had a reservation and we said no. She said that's fine and still sat us immediately on a sunday! Upon sitting down the server came and and gave us water. We were so confused with this set up, which is a little different than other korean bbq spots. We ordered food that was recommended and they cooked it for us right in front of us, so we didn't have to do the normal cook it yourself. The food was out of this world DELICIOUS! and fulfilling! I'm definitely ready to come back!

Korean BBQ restaurants are everywhere, what sets this place apart from others is the high quality of their meats. Service is excellent, staff are super friendly. We tried out a combo meal of 6 with ribeye, sirloin, mainly beef. The servers also grilled and cut all the meats for us which is nice. All side dishes are pretty standard like most other Korean restaurants. A delicious bowl of steam eggs came with the meal, wish they would at least offer two bowls for a party of 6 and surprisingly no rice came with the combo. We had to add an extra order of steak and seafood pancake since no one was really full with the combo. I would say this place is for those who have high expectations of fresh & premium meats. You will not be stuff or over indulged because it can be quite pricey. Our bill with tips & taxes was about $55 per person. It's a bit pricey for lunch and I wasn't even full. If you never been to this restaurant before, I recommend that you try it out at least once but I don't think we will be back here anytime soon.

Great service! Our waitress was very attentive and cooked the meats quickly on the grill in front of us and brought us extra sides. I find the quality of the meats to be higher here than other kbbq places in the area! Def worth a visit.

The meat quality here is great! I came in a party of 4, and we ordered the medium combo set. There was a decent amount of food; I didn't feel stuffed, but I did still feel full! The steamed egg and soup are included in this set. I really loved the steamed egg, it was perfectly savory and fluffy. We also ordered a seafood pancake which was good. I would've preferred mine more crispy on the edges, but that's not on the restaurant. My main gripe is that the servers cook the meats SO fast. I felt very rushed the whole time. I mostly go to KBBQ places that let us cook on our own. I don't mind having someone else cook, but the speed here just really surprised me. I didn't have time to enjoy each cut of meat, as the server would immediately put another cut right after the first one was done. There were no breaks! I'm hoping this is something the restaurant can take into consideration. It wasn't a busy time when we came, either, so I don't understand the rush. Regardless, still a good experience, and the food was all excellent.

What an amazing experience. The atmosphere was warm and cozy, perfect for an intimate date night or for small groups. There was very minimum wait time from entering the restaurant to being seated. The staff were super friendly and attentive to the table side cooking. The beef and pork were both marinated very well and came out super tender. The quality of the food was very nice giving it a premium feel. There is al a carte and combo options to best suit your preferences. There were some small things which would make the experience better such as empty dish removal and offering more sides once eaten. This service is probably request only verse being automatically occurring. I really enjoyed the meal and ambiance and will be returning again soon. - Chosun Hwaro Marinated Combo (Emperors Galbi, Marinated Galbi, L.A. Galbi, Marinated Pork Short Rib, Gyeran jjim, Doenjang jjigae - Fried Dumplings 4.1 out of 5

I went here for dinner with my friend after a recommendation from another Yelper. He told me this restaurant is better than KPot and I totally agree. Chosun has a lot of room with two levels. My friend and I came on a Wednesday night so it wasn't crowded at all. The meat quality at Chosun is so much better and was just enough food - meat and sides for the both of us. They unfortunately do not have a dessert menu but their sake and soju selection is great.

You should have great food or great service. Sometimes you only get one or the other. In this case you get neither. From the beginning you are greeted, or should I say, glared at, by an ahjumma who seems to hate her job and you. Followed by a waitress that wants you to eat as soon as possible and leave. We chose a combo that came with different cuts of meat. This was the first time I've ever seen a kbbq restaurant that just threw all the meat on the grill at once. By the time I got to certain meats, they were already cold. Not only this, but the combo itself was stated to feel at least five people, which we had. In fact one of us barely ate at all so I'd say we should've been fine with a serving for four. Still, we had to order more food because it was not enough. Even after that, we left not completely full. We paid nearly $300 for this which would make sense if this was top of the line meat and large portions. But it's not. The meat is fine, but definitely not worth the huge price tag. I know I only pay around $200 at ShinChon for my family of six, and they give you so much more banchan (and come by often to refill them unlike they do here). I honestly think this is laughable that this was recommended as the best kbbq in Ellicott city.

Spacious, courteous and lets not forget the meats is off the chart good. I do not wish to make this and elongated review, but all I can say is definitely worth the trip. This KBBQ has a full bar as well. Not common in many Korean restaurants.

Party of 2, we came in on a Sunday night not busy at all. We ordered 1 meat that cooked on the grill and another meat that was cooked in the kitchen. The server flipped our meat once and then cut it; all together wasn't at our table for more than 5 minutes. Didn't check up on us to see if we needed more side-dishes, or water, or more drinks. Got upset when we tipped 10% and not 20%. Literally came back to our table to ask for a bigger tip. Even brought out the ipad to make a new tab just to add a tip. Absolutely embarrassing for her, gives the vibes that maybe they don't pay her enough. Tip is based on service not on how much is spent!!!

Last night was my first night eating at Chosun Hwaro. I got a bad first impression from the host at the front desk. Originally we had 6 people in our party but we changed to 4 as some of our group had an emergency to attend to. My friend called the restaurant in advance to let them know the reservation size was changing and they said it was okay. When we got to the restaurant at our reservation time and she spoke to the host, Sunny, had an attitude. She said that it was incorrect and that we couldn't do that. My friend said she called to let them know and Sunny still said it was incorrect and to not do that in the future. Now, I completely understand if the restaurant doesn't do reservations for small groups, but what I don't understand is being told over the phone that changing from 6 to 4 people was fine and then being faced with an attitude upon arriving for our reservation. We were told there would be a 20 minute wait for our table and we would receive a text when the table was ready. 25 minutes passed and we didn't receive a text. We came back inside just to check and were then seated. From there, everything improved. The food was delicious and the server was polite. My group shared a small combo platter as well as a bulgogi tower. The staff cooked everything well. I liked the side dishes too. They only had one dipping sauce, so if you're used to Iron Age or other KBBQ places where they provide several, be aware of that. That being said, the one sauce they had was delicious. Very happy with the quality of the food and table service, just disappointed with the first impression that we received upon arriving.

If you're serious about Korean BBQ, ChoSun Hwaro should be on your radar. On the pricier side but well worth the experience. The experience starts with the spread -- a table full of fresh banchan (side dishes) that could honestly be a meal on their own. From kimchi with the perfect tang to the crunchy pickled radish, every little dish adds something to the feast. The highlight, of course, is the meat selection. We went all-in with marinated short rib and pork belly, and watching them hit the grill was a moment of pure joy. Tender, flavorful, and cooked exactly how you want it, right at your table. The quality is there -- you taste it in every bite. We ordered the ChoSun Hwaro marinated set for 139, side a pork belly and seafood pancake. For 5 people, with two big guys over 6 ft tall, we were stuffffed! Service was attentive without hovering -- staff checked in often to make sure the grill was running smoothly and that our table stayed stocked. The atmosphere is lively but not overwhelming, making it just as good for a family dinner as it is for a night out with friends. By the end, I had eaten way more than planned, but that's the magic of Korean BBQ done right -- you lose track of time (and portion control). ChoSun Hwaro nails it: great food, thoughtful service, and an experience that makes you want to come back. Ellicott City, Korean bbq, only one clear option.

Overall: good Korean BBQ, excellent service, fun ambiance, with multi-stall gendered restrooms with no changing pad for babies I've been before and it was a fine experience. Good meat and great service, but it was pretty expensive and the bon chon selection wasn't my favorite, so we typically go to other KBBQ in the area. Last night though we went with a group of 10, with two kids, and the service we got was incredible. Sean really treated us like royalty. He and the other staff were so quick to anticipate every need and they went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and happy. An example being my 1 year old dropped his spoon on the ground, and without us asking Sean was over within seconds with a new one just because he heard it drop. All ten people found plenty of things that they enjoyed eating and everyone left stuffed and happy.

Chosun Hwaro Korean BBQ has quickly become my go-to spot after two incredible visits. It was recommended to me by a Korean colleague, as well as the owner of Baltimore's The Local Fry, so I knew it had to be legit. In my opinion, this is hands down the best Korean BBQ restaurant in the Baltimore area. The staff is consistently friendly, attentive, and quick to help without hovering. The banchan is addictive--especially the bean sprouts and fish cake, which I look forward to every time. We've tried nearly all the premium cuts: brisket, L.A. galbi, galbi, Empress Galbi, Emperor's Galbi, and Prime Ribeye galbi--each one tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Both times I've left feeling full and completely satisfied. I'm glad I finally gave it a try, and now I can't stop coming back.

Leaving a review after three years of going to this place. I've been going to this place since the day they opened. The quality has been consistent which deserves 5 stars. The best Korean bbq I. HOCO for sure. Quality of the meat is great and service is always good. They will bring you extra side dish without giving you looks. They don't take a reservation for small groups so be prepare to wait a bit but the turnaround is pretty fast. My favorite K bbq in town.

Two words: MEAT VOLCANO. We came for my fiance's birthday dinner with friends and loved the fanfare of it! Definitely made it a memorable meal and it was delicious too! The broth and meat was flavorfully harmonious and we liked consuming soup from the moat lmao. This was probably the table favourite of our kbbq dinner although all the cuts were good. Pricey but would come back again for special occasions, especially for the unique experience of the meat volcano!

Best KBBQ in Ellicott City hands doooown! I always get a beef combo to share. The quality of the meat is so good and the banchan is so good too. They just opened another location in VA and I'm so glad they're expanding!

Spacious Korean BBQ restaurant that offers higher quality Korean BBQ food than your typical Korean BBQ joints. The servers are nice enough for a Korean restaurant. The food is pretty delicious and offers variety of cuts of beef and pork. Pretty solid restaurant given the lack of quality restaurants in the Ellicott City area in general. I have been there about 5 times since I have been living in EC for about 5 months. Chosun Hwaro is definitely one of my favorite Korean restaurant in the local area. They serve decently marbled beef and pork at somewhat reasonable but still pricey prices. Everything feels expensive anyways. At least this place offers quality foods. I would highly recommend that you get combos if you're just trying it out for the first time. The combos offer variety of food at somewhat discounted price. But you wouldn't be getting good cuts of beef but still good. Personally, I don't eat much so I usually just order a la carte instead of the combos. Definitely a good Korean BBQ restaurant worth giving a try.

I don't need 85 characters to describe the restaurant. If you like Korean bbq and want to try something new, give this place a try. It's my favorite in the Maryland.

I've eaten at Chosun twice now and both experiences have been very positive. There's a small private parking lot and staff are so friendly and helpful. Recommendation to make reservations because they're busy almost every night (not packed though). I personally like their steamed egg because they add some cheese on top and not all places do that. The quality of their galbi is good and pork belly is so flavorful. I also like that it isn't too noisy and it's a family oriented restaurant.

Came at 1:30pm on a Saturday and was seated quickly. Me, my boyfriend, and friend ordered the pork combo and spicy cold noodles (bibim myeon). The staff was super helpful with cooking all of the meat, which was flavorful and cooked well. We loved the sides it came with including the steamed egg and soybean soup. The spicy noodle was the perfect amount of spice and sweetness and the noodles were refreshing to cut through the fattiness of the meat. Definitely think this is one of the best KBBQ in the Montgomery county/Howard county area. Totally worth the drive from Rockville, MD. The inside of the restaurant wasn't loud and we didn't leave the restaurant smelling like smokey BBQ. I would come again if I wanted good quality meat with family or friends.

One of the best Korean barbecue places that I've been to the quality of the meat here is superior they offer A5 Wagyu as well as Gaby, both marinated and LA style and Bulgogi. They also have a noodles menu and an alcohol menu. They also have a self serve Ramen station, which I thought was cool. The service was good nothing to complain there. Our server did check up on us frequently to make sure if there was anything we needed in terms of the ambience. It is very clean including the bathrooms. There's plenty of seating and they have their own private parking lot

The meat and banchan quality are exceptional and one of the best in the DMV area. The appetizers such as the haemul pajeon are large and for sharing. In addition, the servers are welcoming and accommodating. I would not hesitate to come here again for a celebration. The restaurant is a little dim but with adequate table size for all parties. Highly recommend for an anniversary dinner or family dinner.

This was probably one of the nicer Korean bbq places I've been to in ellicott city! There's plenty of seating & the menu a la carte. Our group ordered a variety of meats, the Tiger shrimp (for me), japchae, oyster pancakes, soon do bu, & steamed egg. It was all very delicious! I'm glad they had options for pescatarians like me. I would have liked if the Tiger shrimp was a bit easier to eat, the skin was a bit tough but I like the presentation. Would go here again if my friends wanted Korean bbq.

A five star for their chive pancake - truly the best version I've had in the US. This is a very well reputable Korean barbecue restaurant in Ellicott city, and it's actually such a massive space. we went during lunch and it was so insanely busy. But the staff was fast! The only negative thing I have to say is that because it is so popular with foreigners they added cheese to our tteokboki when it was an additional add on and I prefer my tteokboki without cheese. when one of the women asked me why I wasn't taking the leftover home. I told her I didn't like it with cheese and she immediately said she would've bought us another one, but it really was OK at the end of the day. the soonbudu - soft tofu stew is great. Their buckwheat cold noodles are so good that I didn't even use the vinegar and mustard condiment. They have a build your own Ramen station and they have coolers with Korean ice cream and lots of Korean drinks. I felt like I was back in Korea.

During a quick trip to Baltimore, my fiance and I decided to close out the weekend trip with some KBBQ after all the seafood. Chosun Hwaro came up on Yelp, and the combos looked delish! Upon entering, the place was already starting to fill up around lunch time. The restaurant is spacious and decently vented (but still a bit smoky). We were recommended the small Chosun Hwaro combo ($109), which had all the meats we wanted to try (empress galbi, emperor galbi, brisket). It also comes with a steamed egg & doenjang jjigae (no stew subs). The meat quality here was really good, & we both enjoyed all of the different cuts. Wasabi is provided with the dipping sauce, and complements the beef perfectly. Banchan is a bit on the spicier side but tasty. Service was attentive for sure. Our server was tending to 4 other tables at the same time, but still managed to cook our meats to the requested temperature.

I love their tower of meat! This is a great place for Korean BBQ. I love it here and their prices are decent. They have great service and I didn't have to wait long to go even on a weekend night. They have great parking up front and the food was absolutely delicious.

This place is my new favorite spot for KBBQ in Ellicott City! The menu is huge and has such a variety that goes beyond just BBQ with their appetizers, entrees, and ramen bar. It seems extremely pricey though, for 2 people we spent $200+ on 1 small a la carte KBBQ combo to share and one entree with 2 drinks. Unfortunately since it's not AYCE, it can add up. The quality was honestly great so couldn't complain. We also went home with leftovers so it was great lunch for the next day. The entire spread was beautiful and they have soooo many sides, I'm a huge sides person when it comes to KBBQ so I really appreciated that. Service was super attentive and constantly checking on us to see if we needed anything and helping to cook our food. It's crazy busy, even on a weeknight which goes to show how great it is!

After hearing that this was some of the best KBBQ in the area i was excited to give it a try, especially after visiting from out of state and wanting it. It definitely did not meet our expectations. 1. The service was so bad, the host was an older lady but she had an attitude when she was talking to us and really didn't seem like she wanted to help anyone. Talked down to us, didnt look us in the eyes once, smile, or even welcome us. Just sighed a lot instead. 2. The bathrooms did not have any soap dispensers working and no soap bottles put out so no one could properly wash their hands after using the bathroom (i.e employees who used the bathroom included) 3. Our actual server was rushing us the entire time, we ordered the prime combo and wanted to enjoy each cut before moving to the next but she just cooked everything all at once and mixed it all together on one grill. At one point she threw the raw beef on top of the cooked meat and then put the cooked meat out onto our plates right after. Didn't give us a chance to enjoy anything because we were too busy eating quick enough to keep up with how rushed she was cooking everything 4. We ran out of side dishes and the server never asked once for a refill or even looked to see if we needed one. The one time we did ask, she gave us an attitude. The same was for rice, she acted like it was a chore to go and grab 5 rice bowls for us. 5. Because she cooked all the meat at one time and in a hurry, the cook was inconsistent. Some of the meat was way overcooked and tough while some of it was completely rare and just too chewy. 6. She did not cut any of the meat well, some of it was cut really thick and some of it was cut really thin. Some pieces we had were just straight fat as well. 7. The prices are outrageous. The prime combo says it feeds 4-5 people but all 5 of us felt like we barely even ate anything. I.e 9$ for corn cheese when it costs less than a couple dollars to make it. We all normally get full off a couple plates from AYCE kbbq for reference. 8. After we finished eating, we sat and chatted for a couple minutes since we havent seen our friends in a year and just wanted to catch up. Our server kept making us feel pressured to leave and it just overall felt like such a toxic establishment to eat in. She kept stopping by every couple minutes and asking us if we were getting anything else and we could feel her eyes glaring at us while she talked with her coworker. I hear the servers have a rep for haggling you if you dont tip them to their liking as well. They need to really understand that they are doing the BARE MINIMUM of their job. Id rather cook and cut the meat myself if it means you'll make sure the side dishes are okay and water available. 20% tip, even 15% tip is crazy for the level of service we received. Overall, the food was just okay. Nothing amazing and just mediocre. It would have been a 3 star, but the service really kills it. Maybe we just had an off day, but what we went through warrants us to go to shin chon or something next time we're home for the holidays.

After living in Korea, it is tough to find a good Korean BBQ that's authentic and has a beautiful atmosphere. If you're looking for that...this is the PLACE The quality of meats, to the service to the attention to details in the decoration definitely deserves 5 stars. I went in for lunch and man was it packed! Everyone was speaking Korean, greeting everyone as they walked in etc. The menus were beautiful presented and there's a wide variety of meats & pork to choose from. The service is quick and the portions are large! Don't be afraid of the price because you'll go home with a full stomach, maybe even leftovers but a full heart. It was the quickest KBBQ service I've ever had in a good way! They cook for you and ensure you are always cared for. Will be back!

This place was so surprising! As someone from Southern California, I have high expectations for Korean food. Chosun Hwaro did NOT disappoint! The haemul pajeon had great texture. The outside had a great crisp and the amount of seafood was worth the price. My only gripe about the pajeon is, it was a bit too flour heavy. Additional to the pajeon, I also ordered a jeyuk bokkeum and it was fantastic! Many places rely on the Korean Red Pepper Paste for taste, but this dish had a great balance of sweet, spicy, and umami. The meat was also soft, but not mushy or fatty. The veggies were soft, but also held their own crunchy texture. Besides the taste, the portions were a complete surprise as they were MASSIVE! With the two dishes I ordered, you could definitely split that between three hungry people and maybe even four people The service was great and the servers met our every need. Additionally, the restaurant was very clean and well maintained! I would 100% recommend this place and plan to visit oftern.

The server was EXCELLENT, he cooked/cut everything for us, explained the menu clearly, very attentive; and fast. We ordered Chosun Hwaro Combo Large; everything were cooked/maintained perfectly, the meats were tender and juicy. The dipping sauce just added more flavors which I didn't need, the side dishes were delicious but the salad was beyond delicious and super fresh (i had a big bowl and half); all sides were free refilled. The steamed eggs were SUPER fluffy; lightly seasoned; and creamy so GOOD! I have been to this place three times and they never disappoint.

It's unfortunate that every time I return here, the food gets worse. The emperor and empress galbi- both around $40 - are full of fat and inconsistent marbling. As pictured below, they're poor quality meat cuts. Definitely quality is going way down at this restaurant... very sad.

Pricey but great Korean bbq. It is not AYCE. Depending on who you go with, the price may be the same or cheaper than AYCE if you get there combination options. One of my favorites to go to in MD. Service is excellent. They are attentive and will cook the food in front of you if you like so that you can concentrate on conversation with your party. Restaurant is very clean and has good exhaust systems. Ample parking as well.

Oops! This review is for the same restaurant in Fairfax, Va. I had a group of over 20 people come for lunch. Private room was very nice. Food was very tasty and service was good. We got a big bill but I think it was worth it. We paid more for Prime meat and it was a good choice. I would definitely visit again. Hope they continue to have the same quality of food and service for a long time so I can continue to go there.

My husband and I randomly visited the Chosun Hwaro in a whim this past Friday. We were driving around looking for new restaurants to try and after passing this restaurant multiple times prior, we decided it was time to give them a try. That was a great decision. We the wait was short for a Friday, about ten minutes. As soon as we were seated, the waitress brought out several sides and water immediately. We decided on the Baekdusan bulgogi and the pan Fried dumplings, two great choices! The bulgogi was as so tender and flavored wonderfully, but for $44, I think the portions should have been bigger. The dumplings were also very good, the sauce provided with them was slightly spicy, but very tasty. All of the small side they provided were really good too, I especially like the salad with the spicy dressing and the pasta salad with the apples. Great experience!

Went there on a Saturday night with a group of 8. Was able to be seated quickly with breaking into 2 tables on the second floor. We ordered a large combo plus a cheese corn. The meats were all delicious!! The dipping sauce went very well with the meats too. Bunch of sides and rice went well together. Our server was very attentive and service was superb! I would definitely return. Great food and experience.

I love Korean bbq, I heard it's really good in Elliot City. I typically drive to Annandale, VA to get the authentic experience. However my friend recommended Chosun and we stopped by on a Friday night. There wasn't a wait, this restaurant is very big, two floors and it's smells so good walking into the restaurant. Our server, Shaun, took care of us, he cooked our brisket and galbi beef. The meat was fresh and high quality. He even prepped the grill with beef fat prior to grilling. I loved all the sides, my favorites included the Kimchi, boy Chou and the seaweed. The steam egg is a must, we ordered the large and shared it.

Was in the area and craving kbbq! The space is really clean and upscale. Had a huge variety of drinks, coffee packs and a ramen bar for purchase. The ventilation was good and we didn't smell after grilling! Our waitress cooked for us but we had to keep trying to find her to ask for utensils, drinks, extra sides, salt and pepper and rice. For how expensive their meat and food is, I would've liked the experience to match. Although the cuts are good, there wasn't much of it. If you're looking for high quality meats this is the place, if you're hungry and you want to eat a lot that's another story.

Great birthday dinner for my wife and future daughter in law with 7 people today at Choson Hwaro in Ellicott City , Md . Great customer service and very good Korean BBQ with lots of Side Dishes .

We've been searching for a good Korean BBQ spot in Maryland and finally found this place. The food and overall quality were excellent--good enough that it could have even topped the Korean BBQ spot we loved in Colorado. However, our first experience here felt rushed, which unfortunately kept it from surpassing that Colorado spot. I would definitely love to come back and give it another try, but I can't help but wonder if the rushed service we experienced had anything to do with my ethnicity. I hope that wasn't the case, because this restaurant truly has the potential to be one of the best. The quality of the meat was excellent.

If you want upscale service and quality meats, this is the place. Had the most amazing meal!

I have been here a couple of times. Whenever I have friends in the area and they want quality a la carte KBBQ Chosun is the spot. This place does not offer any AYCE options and the quality of meats are really high. I always call ahead and ask for reservations. Even with the restaurant usually packed I can always get a table. The atmosphere and ambience are great. Music is not too loud that you can hear people at your table speak. My friends and I recently stopped by and had the large Chosun Hwaro combo and the large assorted Jeon. This was plenty of food for the 5 of us. The galbi, brisket and Baekdusan bulgogi are must orders here. I've ordered the Baekdusan in the past. The presentation is just great. Think of a mountain of meat over a bunch of sauce and onions. As the meats are cooking, its being marinated as well. The Jeon was one of the best I've ever had. The beef and kimchi ones were my favs. I just wish they had more variety in the dipping sauces. The only one was kind of bland and the doenjang bean paste you have to request. Initially it took us a couple of tries to flag down our waiter to order. Price wise its a bit higher than other places, but if you factor in the quality its well worth it.

Chosun Hwaro is right next to the Checkers on Route 40. Parking can be tight during the dinner rush, but there are spots behind the building. We come here a lot as the quality of meat is great, but the price is on the higher side. We will often select a beef and a pork cut from the a la carte menu; they do offer combination platters that lump their options already for those that are undecided. One great thing about the combos is that the steamed egg and side soup are included. If you order a la carte and want the egg and soup, you'll have to pay extra. In this economy, it's understandable, but can't say I'm not slightly disappointed in that. They do have one of the best steamed eggs though! It is topped with a little cheese and green onions. When you dine in, you will automatically be given a couple of banchan (side dishes), a salad that is already seasoned, and their special sauce. Ask for some sesame oil on the side. Banchans are usually tasty and you can always ask for more If you want a fuller experience, there are other KBBQ places that include more variety of banchan, steamed egg and the soup. Servers are always friendly and super helpful. Conclusion: Come to Chosun for quality meat and great service but just be aware that you'll be paying a higher price than some places

This is an above average Korean bbq pkace. The service was friendly and ambiance was pleasant and not too loud. We ordered the galbi meat first which was succulent and flavorful. We then ordered the meat tower which has a liquid and lots of shredded scallions. It was good though a bit sweet for me. I prefer little to zero sugar in my cooking but restaurants seem to make food increasingly sweeter these days. We also had naengmyun. The broth was good. The noodles were fine for me but some in our party said it was not chewy enough. The soy bean soup is good but does not come included in the meal. If I were in the neighborhood I would definitely go here again. It's a solid Korean bbq place.

When they first opened up years ago, I had terrible experience and didn't go back for a while but now this place is probably our favorite Korean bbq place in the area. We've been to pretty much all Korean bbq along Baltimore National Pike and I think this place's meat quality is best. The service is fantastic each and every time as well and the place have traditional Korean restaurant look. My daughter absolutely loves their brisket and the sauce that comes with it. They have pretty good seafood pancake, short rib soup, and naengmyun/cold noodle soup. But if you're getting bbq, this place doesn't give you free steamed egg and soy bean paste soup like other bbq places I've been to, so would have to order them as extra sides if you want it. But for good Korean bbq and food, this is a solid place to try.

Yummy a la carte KBBQ !!! Usually I go for ayce KBBQ but I enjoy going to eat a la carte KBBQ as I have more selection of meat to choose from and eating more to enjoy, rather than fill myself up. We got the Chosun Hwaro Combo (S) which comes with empress galbi, emperor's galbi brisket point, steamed egg, and soybean paste stew. We also ordered the seafood pancake and the baekdusan bulgogi! This amount of food was able to feed 6 people and left us full. We could really savor the quality of meat and enjoy our meal. One thing I really liked about this restaurant is that they have a good suction for KBBQ so all the smoke doesn't get on your clothes and leaves you smelling like KBBQ. Another thing is service is really good and the waiters/waitresses frequently come to check up on your table and help you flip the meat. I would recommend getting the baekdusan bulgogi if you want very juicy meat. Not only is it pretty, it's marinated pretty well. Any of the combo sets are good to share too and try some quality meat selections! Overall, I would definitely recommend and it would be a great date spot too!

This place is pricy, but I think it may be the best KBBQ in Maryland! So many unique offerings here from Sesame soaked Tartare to a Bulgogi mountain. The dishes aren't just outrageous to be outrageous; they are delicious too. The meat quality is phenomenal and I know this because I've tried all the KBBQ spots in the DMV. Not only that, it's run by a nice family who have passed the torch to their son who provided the best customer service. If you want the best of the best - come to Chosun Hwaro :)

Chosun is widely regarded among my peers as the bougie kbbq spot that you go for quality and an empty wallet. i would agree with the sentiment, with the meat combos definitely being on the higher price point, but of impeccable quality. extremely well marbled and tender meat that is grilled by the staff served with a variety of side dishes makes for a very satisfying and luxurious meal. we got the marinated combo and all of the meats were fantastic quality. ambiance is standard, nothing that stands out or detracts as it is a very polished looking restaurant, and service is great and extremely attentive. if you're looking to treat yourself or impress some guests i would highly recommend this establishment!