Hang Ari
Hang Ari, located at 9380 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042, offers a cozy and authentic experience for those craving Korean comfort food. Known for its warm atmosphere and friendly service, this family-owned restaurant serves a delightful range of traditional Korean dishes, making it a great spot for both casual diners and food enthusiasts alike.
One of the standout offerings at Hang Ari is its dumplings, which are handmade and known for their freshness and rich flavor. The Soondubu, a Korean spicy tofu soup, is another crowd favorite, providing a comforting, well-balanced taste. For those seeking something lighter, the cold noodles, particularly popular in the summer, are a refreshing and flavorful option. The spicy noodles are mildly seasoned yet packed with flavor, and diners can enhance their dish with a kick of Korean mustard for an extra zing.
Hang Ari's menu also features Korean staples like bibimbap, grilled meats, and kalguksu (noodle soup), which consistently deliver satisfying and hearty meals. The spicy grilled pork is particularly well-loved, being perfectly seasoned and served on a hot plate to retain its tender juiciness. The clam kalguksu is another favorite, with generous portions of fresh clams that complement the rich broth and noodles.
While the food consistently hits the mark, the service may not always be as polished as in larger establishments. However, this is a common experience in many mom-and-pop Korean restaurants across the U.S., and it doesn't take away from the overall experience. The banchan (side dishes) are a great accompaniment to the main meals, offering a variety of pickled vegetables and other traditional items.
Whether you're a long-time lover of Korean cuisine or someone new to these flavors, Hang Ari provides a satisfying and comforting meal that will leave you coming back for more.
Hang Ari Reviews
I love the food here but don't come if you are picky about the service. I love their cold noodles especially in the summer. I brought my friends and we got a variety of cold noodles and everyone loved it. I got the spicy noodles and they weren't too spicy but very flavorful. If you are like me and love mustard, you can ask for Korean mustard to add to your noodles if you want an extra kick.
3.5 rounding to 4 Hang Ari is a good spot for Korean comfort food - grill meats, bibimbap, kalguksu, you name it. Not the most amazing food but it hits the spot. Banchan is a decent variety - mostly pickled items. We order the spicy grilled pork (well seasoned, came out on a hot plate, and very tender) and clam kalguksu (we actually had a good number of clams in ours). I agree service isn't great but honestly I've rarely great service at a mom and pop Korean restaurant in the US.
Hang Ari was (kind of) on our way back to Nova and we wanted some kalguksu or something soupy during this cold and wet Sunday afternoon. We arrived around 2 PM and there was still a good amount of people in the restaurant enjoying their meal. GOB CHANG SOONDUBU - 13.95 (L), 14.95 (D) My friend who's been to Hang Ari many times said her favorite item from the menu was the gob chang soondubu. And yes, I can attest to this being very good and comforting. I asked for mild spice (definitely could have done a bit more) and the broth was flavorful. The gopchang was washed pretty thoroughly so it didn't feel too sandy or anything. The tofu was passable -- definitely very store-bought in terms of taste and texture. Either way, this soondubu really hit that afternoon and I'd recommend. Overall, food was good but the service is slow and not the most responsive. We enjoyed our food for the most part and people seemed to like their clam kalguksu here!
Hang Ari has some of the best Korean comfort food in the area. Prices are reasonable and service is really quick. I stopped by on a busy Sunday evening. The place was packed and people were piling in. I love how they have the service button so you can push if you need assistance. My friend and I shared the seafood, beef Soondubus and the spicy pork stir fried Jeyook Bokkeum. Food quality was on point. The stir fried pork was not spicy at all. It came out on a hot sizzling skillet. The sauce was on point! Well seasoned and cooked perfectly. The Soondubus are a must order. My seafood one came with some large prawns and clams. You can customize your spice level as well. Prices are fair here and I left full. Parking is really easy to find in the shopping center. They do not accept reservations at this time. I really enjoyed my experience here. Its wholesome Korean comfort food at reasonable prices. I even saw some people eating alone. Thats when you know the place is bomb. There is a wide variety of seafood and meat dishes to choose from. There is plenty of seating for small to large parties. The restaurant is a bit loud with people talking over each other. I'll definitely be back to try their galbi dishes.
Amazing service and food. New owners and managements. The dumplings are handmade. Soondubu is perfect. Cold noodles were excellent as was the pancake. Great service and atmosphere.