Order the best Japanese near Ellicott City, MD

Best Japanese Restaurants Nearby in Ellicott City

Sakage

Sakage

3.9
(40+)
• $
$0 delivery fee • 5.5 mi • 38 min
15% off on $30+
"I got two steak sandwiches and a muffin—super tasty! The steak was juicy, bread fresh, and the BOGO deal was awesome."
"The Sausage & Egg White Power Stack and The Ultimate Bacon & Cheese Stack were delicious. They were still warm when they arrived and the melting cheese was delicious Both sandwiches were generously stuffed with fillings. My four rating is because there was only one Cinnamon Rolls. I think it must have been the last one left. It was dry and definitely was not worth the price. "
🥔✨ Hash Browns (2) – Golden, Crispy Potato Perfection!
• Double-fried hash browns for extra crunch. • Seasoned with a secret blend of herbs and spices. • Served hot to complement breakfast sandwiches. • Key features: - Shatteringly golden outside, tender inside. - Generous two-patty serving. - Versatile for dipping in ketchup, hot sauce, or drippings. • Ideal pairings: - Flagship Sakage Sandwich. - Egg White Delight. - Cinnamon Rolls for a sweet and salty contrast. • Target audience: - Crispy potato lovers. - Breakfast sandwich a
$7.6
🏆 Flagship Steak & Sausage Sandwich – Your Ultimate Breakfast Champion!
• Described as a masterpiece, the sandwich features three proteins: seared steak, savory Italian sausage, and fluffy egg whites. • Bread options include ciabatta, brioche, and croissant, each with unique textures and flavors. • Customers can add a variety of melted cheeses to enhance the sandwich. • Pro upgrades include adding French fries, doubling the meat, or incorporating Pepper Jack cheese for spiciness. • Targeted at special occasion breakfasts, protein seekers, and food enthusia
$24.8
🐖🔥 BBQ Pork Sandwich – Fall-Off-The-Bone Tender Meets Smoky-Sweet Bliss!
• Slow-braised pork is tender and served with house-made BBQ sauce on artisan bread. • Bread options include ciabatta, brioche, and croissant, each enhancing the flavor and texture. • Eight cheese choices are available, ranging from mild mozzarella to bold pepper jack. • Recommended enhancements: adding colby jack cheese, extra BBQ sauce, and pairing with fries. • Ideal for BBQ lovers, slow-cooked food enthusiasts, and sauce fans. • Pitmaster's tip: Combine brioche bread with pepper
$18.72
🍔✨ Sakage Signature Lean Gourmet Burger – Juicy, Flavorful & Guilt-Free!
• 85% lean beef patty provides bold, juicy flavor with 15% less fat. • Served on an artisanal golden roll that is soft and lightly toasted. • Choice of 8 cheese options, including classic cheddar and spicy pepper jack. • Grilled to order, ensuring a juicy burger. • Recommended pairings: crispy golden French fries, sharp cheddar, and bacon. • Ideal for burger lovers watching fat intake, foodies seeking quality, and those dissatisfied with dry healthy burgers. • Chef's tip: Enhance f
$17.98
Sakage Express

Sakage Express

3.2
(20+)
• Mexican • American
$0 delivery fee • 5.5 mi • 33 min
20% off on $40+
"Very tasty and properly cooked steak."
🌭🔥 Fire Grilled Brioche Beef Frank – Gourmet Hot Dog Heaven!
• Premium beef frank, char-grilled for perfection. • Served in a buttery brioche bun, soft and slightly sweet. • Topped with caramelized onions and a signature tangy sauce. • 100% beef frank offers juiciness and a perfect snap. • Choice of 8 cheese options for added flavor. • Pro tips: - Add pepper jack cheese for spice. - Request extra sauce for more flavor. - Pair with crispy fries for a classic combo. • Ideal for: - Cravings for ballpark flavors at home. - Quick, high-qual
$10.43
🥔✨ Hash Browns (2) – Golden, Crispy Potato Perfection!
• Double-fried hash browns for extra crunch. • Seasoned with a secret blend of herbs and spices. • Served hot to complement breakfast sandwiches. • Key features: - Shatteringly golden outside, tender inside. - Generous two-patty serving. - Versatile for dipping in ketchup, hot sauce, or drippings. • Ideal pairings: - Flagship Sakage Sandwich. - Egg White Delight. - Cinnamon Rolls for a sweet and salty contrast. • Target audience: - Crispy potato lovers. - Breakfast sandwich a
$6.37
🍟✨ Smoked Paprika Hand-Cut Fries
• Thick-cut Idaho russet fries are prepared through: - An ice bath to tighten starch molecules - Slow blanching at 280°F for creamy interiors - Final cooking at 400°F to achieve a crisp exterior • Each batch is seasoned with: - Pimentón de La Vera (smoked paprika) - Flaky Jurassic sea salt - Minced parsley stems for added freshness • Key characteristics include: - A 47-second perfect crunch - Enhanced smoky flavor - Craggy ridges that hold dips like garlic aioli • Available i
$6.55
🍪🔥 Warm Chocolate Chunk Chip Cookies – Melty, Gooey Chocolate Bliss!
• Freshly baked chocolate chunk chip cookies providing a rich, melt-in-your-mouth experience. • Features generous chunks of premium dark and milk chocolate, soft and chewy center, with crisp edges. • Best served warm for a gooey texture. • 10% off promotion saves $1.25 on the cookies. • Recommended pairings include Sakage Premium Coffee (Black) and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. • Ideal for chocolate lovers, late-night snacking, or sharing with friends. • Chef's tip: Pair with cold
$5.11
The Hub Food Court

The Hub Food Court

4.6
(6k+)
• Asian Fusion • Dessert
$0 delivery fee
"They food was fresh and delicious,I like their teriyaki sauce,it doesn't taste funny like other places...Lo mein noodles weren't dry and a nice size portion for a side order."
"The #4 Chicken & Shrimp Teriyaki had a good amount of food in it for the price, very tasty. The yum yum sauce is too watery, you need a couple to get it to really coat your food. The shrimp was overall good but some pieces were mushy. The Chicken Chipotle was a good size and tasted good but didn't really taste like chipotle. I'll still be ordering again though it was a good experience."
#1 Chicken Teriyaki
Grilled onions, teriyaki sauce, swiss, mayo, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, pickles
$16.26
#4 Chicken & Shrimp Teriyaki
Chicken & shirmp teriyaki served with your choice of (up to) 2 sides.
$18.39
#6 Chicken & Beef Teriyaki
Chicken & beef teriyaki served with your choice of (up to) 2 sides.
$18.14
#7 Chicken, Beef & Shrimp Teriyaki
Chicken, beef & shrimp teriyaki served with your choice of (up to) 2 sides.
$19.72
JUMAK CAFE & BISTRO

JUMAK CAFE & BISTRO

4.8
(10+)
• Korean • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
"Potato Croquette and Deep Fried Dumplings were really,really delicious. i tried this restaurant on a whim and i think i will be going back for main dishes next time"
Katsu Curry
Pork, chicken, fish, shrimp., or Vegetables. Panko fried into a Katsu and served with curry, steamed white rice with a side of cabbage salad topped with our signature yogurt sauce
$19.64
Potato Croquette
Crispy golden croquettes filled with creamy mashed potatoes, lightly seasoned and fried to perfection.
$7.19
Takoyaki
Soft deep-fried ball-shaped snacks with diced squid.
$8.39
Deep Fried Dumplings
Katsu Options : Pork (Tonkatsu), Chicken, Fish, Shrimp
$6.62
Sakaki Izakaya The Hub

Sakaki Izakaya The Hub

4.8
(50+)
• Japanese • Sushi Bar
$0 delivery fee
"Salmon belly was normal salmon just like in the combo"
"The best sushi place ever"
Baltimore
Jumbo Crab Meat, Avocado, Cucumber, Old Bay, Mayo
$9.94
Tempura Shrimp
Shrimp, Cucumber, Crunch, Eel Sauce
$7.97
Spicy Tuna
Spicy Tuna, Crunch, Scallion
$7.95
Sakaki Fried Rice(Wagyu Beef/ Shrimp/ Chicken) Sakaki
Fried rice with choice of protein. Eggs, Button Mushroom, Onion, Sweet Corn, Rice, Yakitori Sauce, Garlic, Scallion
$19.03
Raising Cane's

Raising Cane's

4.5
(1k+)
• $
$0 delivery fee
"Raising Crane's provides a selection of chicken products. The chicken is always moist on the inside and crispy on the outside. The Texas Toast is my favorite. I normally order two because it adds that extra flavor to the whole meal. The food is always fresh. Nothing is dried out or shows signs of being cooked twice. The portions are plentiful. I normally can have leftovers for the next day. I would definitely order again without hesitation."
"The chicken tenders and fries were so fresh and delicious, the toast buttery and perfect. It was the perfect portion, and the quality 10/10. Will definitely order again!"
The Box Combo
4 Chicken Fingers, 1 Cane's Sauce®, Crinkle-Cut Fries, Texas Toast, 22 oz. Fountain Drink. 1290-1720 cal.
$12.42
The 3 Finger Combo
3 Chicken Fingers 1 Cane's Sauce® Crinkle-Cut Fries Texas Toast 22oz Fountain Drink/Tea 1050 - 1480 Cal
$10.59
The Caniac Combo
6 Chicken Fingers 2 Cane's Sauces® Crinkle-Cut Fries Texas Toast & Coleslaw 32oz Fountain Drink/Tea 1840 - 2470 Cal
$17.72
The Sandwich Combo
3 Chicken Fingers Cane's Sauce® & Lettuce on a Toasted Bun, Crinkle-Cut Fries 22oz Fountain Drink/Tea 1140 - 1570 Cal
$11.16
Sushi Sono - 10215 Wincopin Circle

Sushi Sono - 10215 Wincopin Circle

4.6
(30+)
• Japanese • Sushi Bar
$0 delivery fee
"I would order again. Best sushi place in Columbia."
"spicy salmon tasted like vinegar. spicycrunch tuna was just so-so. Too expensive for poor quality fish."
35. Tempura Sushi Roll
Shrimp tempura.
$9.17
Misoshiru Soup
Soybean soup.
$4
Spicy Crunch Tuna Roll
Spicy. Spicy tuna, scallions, cucumber and tempura flakes covered with fish egg.
$11
8. Salmon
Cut roll into 8 pieces. Cooked.
$9.19
Akira Ramen & Izakaya

Akira Ramen & Izakaya

4.7
(5k+)
• Ramen • Asian
$0 delivery fee
"I like this Akira Ramen way better than the other location. The pork was perfect, not dried out. The broth was way more flavorful flavorful. The noodles were perfect, not over cooked, and had a lot of flavor, weren't bland. The Gyoza is very tasty and I like the Shrimp Tempura Roll"
"Sooo goooood...good prices on the sushi, which were very good sized and tasted fresh. The Akira Ramen (regular and spicy) were so good. I loved the sauce on the Chashu Bun and I just love that kind of bun. The Vegetable Spring Rolls were okay."
Akira Volcano Ramen-Spicy
Tonkotsu salt flavor with chashu, stir-fried beansprout with pork, egg, scallion, corn, bamboo shoots, wood ear, nori and black garlic oil with pork broth.
$17.97
Akira Ramen
Tonkotsu salt flavor with chashu, stir-fried beansprout with pork, egg, &scallion, corn, bamboo shoots, wood ear, nori and black garlic oil with pork broth .
$17.89
Gyoza
Skinny noodle with chashu, egg, fish cake, scallion, corn, bamboo shoots, wood ear and nori with pork broth.
$8.05
Tonkotsu Miso Ramen
Steamed buns with pork belly.
$17.48
Triveni Food Court

Triveni Food Court

4.2
(300+)
• Breakfast • Curry
$0 delivery fee
"I ordered the Veg Thali and Puri and it was so delicious! You get so much food and every single item is so tasty. Great seasoning ad flavors, and i love the fried chilis that came with it as well! "
"Comes with a samosa and puri, and Sambar extremely Good Thali, must try. I couldn't complete it in single shot. Totally Worth it"
Puri with Curry
Traditional Indian fried unleavened bread made with whole wheat flour, salt, and water. Served 3 piece with veg/chicken curry.
$11.88
Ghee Karam Idly
3 Pieces tossing steamed idlis in ghee and a spiced condiment is known as Karam (podi).
$10.11
Nonveg Thali
Appetizers, roti, rice, flavored rice, non-veg curry, non-veg fry, dal, sambar, chicken pickle, raitha, sweet and papad.
$17.13
Veg Thali
Appetizer, roti, rice, flavored rice, veg curry, veg fry, dal, sambar, roti chutney, raitha, sweet and papad.
$15
kokoyami grill and wings

kokoyami grill and wings

4.7
(300+)
• Sushi • Asian
$0 delivery fee
"Lunch Hibachi Chicken was so good. Everything was hot & cooked to perfection. Chicken was moist and tender. My daughter ordered Shrimp Tempura rolls that were so bomb she said. She never had the rolls with cucumber, so that added extra flavor. I also ordered 4 Extra Side Sauce yum yum sauce ofc. Im fairly new to the area and EVERY time I order from here. FOOD NEVER DISAPPOINTS!!! "
"This was my first time ordering crispy chicken. I don't like large wings. They were very large, but the taste is awesome 👌🏽 I could eat two flat pieces. Excellent. Even the sauce!!"
Hibachi Chicken
Served with noodles, mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrot, cabbage, zucchini, and mushroom), fried rice/white rice
$15.91
Hibachi Steak & Shrimp
Served with noodles, mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrot, cabbage, zucchini, and mushroom), fried rice/white rice
$21.73
Crab Rangoon (5pcs)
Served with noodles, mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrot, cabbage, zucchini, and mushroom), fried rice/white rice
$6.75
Hibachi Chicken & Shrimp
Crispy & juicy deep fried jumbo size wings with our seasoned batter & signature sauce
$19.89
IHOP

IHOP

4.0
(6k+)
• Chicken • Milk Shakes
$0 delivery fee
"My Pancake of the Month breakfast was delicious but too filling for me, an elderly man. Just part of being older!"
"If this is what you call strawberries and New Fresh Strawberries & Cream Biscuit Next time I will pass looks nothing like the picture and where's the Cream In the strawberries. 3 pieces thin slices of strawberry. For that price unacceptable.?"
Big Steak Omelette
Your hunger won’t be at steak with this one. Our omelette+ stuffed with steak, hash browns, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes & Cheddar cheese. Served with our salsa.
$18.16
Breakfast Sampler
Two eggs* your way, 2 custom cured hickory-smoked bacon strips, 2 pork sausage links, 2 thick-cut pieces of ham, golden hash browns & 2 fluffy buttermilk pancakes.
$19.32
Hickory-Smoked Bacon Strips
Gluten-friendly
$3.9
Sirloin Steak Tips & Eggs
Sirloin steak tips* with grilled onions & mushrooms. Served with 2 eggs* your way, golden hash browns & 2 fluffy buttermilk pancakes.
$22.5
Au Arang - 8801 Baltimore National Pike

Au Arang - 8801 Baltimore National Pike

Korean • Japanese
$0 delivery fee
Sashimi Bibimbap (회덥밥)
Sashimi (Tuna, salmon, red snapper) topped with vegetable, avocado & homemade gochujang sauce.
$21.84
Salmon Teriyaki Box
Salmon teriyaki, California roll, salmon roll, seaweed salad
$24.14
Eel Box
Eel with rice, California roll, eel roll, seaweed salad
$24.14
Au Rang Roll Box #2
Eel roll, spicy tuna, salmon, seaweed salad
$21.84
Masala Kitchen

Masala Kitchen

4.5
(100+)
• Indian • Curry
$0 delivery fee
"Really great flavor and texture in the Chicken Samosa (2 pcs). Leaves a bit of a sting on your lips after, but it's mild. The sauce it comes with compliments it nicely . "
"Sooo delicious ! My go to is the butter chicken and Haleem but everything here is always amazing !! Mmmmm I love it "
Butter Chicken
Tender boneless chicken thigh, cooked with creamy sauce and mild spices.
$19.8
Garlic Naan
Garlic rubbed flatbread baked in clay oven.
$4.15
Chicken Tikka Masala
Marinated boneless chicken, grilled and sautéed in a masala cream sauce. Served with naan.
$19.34
Tandoori Chicken (4 pcs)
Served with naan or rice and raita.
$14.24
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

4.4
(200+)
• Japanese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
"Food was delicious! Can only imaging once I eat it there.. love the Garlic Shoyu Chicken Noodles with the extra swer and spicy sauce"
"$10 for a very small amount of Napa Kimchi is wild. The container was less than half full.Garlic Shoyu Chicken Noodles was amazing with the kimchi though."
Gyu-Combo: 2 Choice of Protein
The closest you can get to the Gyu-Kaku yakiniku experience without grilling the meat yourself. Customize your meal! Select two proteins as single or double portions, two marinades, and rice portion. Includes Miso Soup, White Rice, and a Set Salad.
$24.47
Spicy Beef Ramen
Gyu-Kaku original recipe: Japanese BBQ meets Ramen! Rich kalbi beef soup and medium thickness ramen noodles topped with thin-sliced beef, boiled egg, green onions, spinach, daikon radish, and sesame seeds. Ramen noodles and hot soup are packaged separately to maintain their maximum deliciousness. Please reheat soup in the microwave (if necessary) and pour over noodles.
$17.21
Garlic Shoyu Chicken Noodles
Thick Japanese noodles stir-fried with chicken, sliced garlic, butter, and soy sauce. Topped with diced red bell peppers, chopped green onions, and sesame seeds.
$17.89
Gyu-Combo: 3 Choice of Protein
The closest you can get to the Gyu-Kaku yakiniku experience without grilling the meat yourself. Customize your meal! Select three proteins as single or double portions, three marinades, and rice portion. Includes Miso Soup, White Rice, and a Set Salad.
$34.4
Mama Rosa Grill

Mama Rosa Grill

4.6
(1k+)
• Pickup • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee
$10 off on $50+
"OMG! These Veggie rolls are perfectly crispy and soft and the 5 BBQ Chicken sticks are to die for they definitely give you a good amount of food for your money 100/10 for these egg rolls and 9/10 for the BBQ chicken sticks can't wait to order again"
"straight fire! soooo good. great customer service. I asked them to bag the meal separately and they did, so kindly. great dinuguan and that's not my favorite thing to eat. lechon was the bomb dot com. will order again. thank you!"
Lumpiang Shanghai 12 Each
Pork spring roll Filipino flavor 4 each cut into 3 so will have 12 small pieces
$9.5
Adobo Meal
Most popular Filipino dish pork or chicken cook with vinegar, soy and herb
$14.34
#24 Tapsilog
Filipino marinated steak, 2 eggs and 2 rice serve with special vinegar and pickled papaya (atsara
$15.45
Mama Rosa Noodles
Popular Filipino noodles you can choose for rice or egg noodles or combination
$18.11
T@KO

T@KO

4.4
(30+)
• Hawaiian • Japanese
$0 delivery fee
"Chimichurri Steak Tips Taquitos were quite good! I grabbed them on a bogo. They're flavorful and crispy. They're also a pretty good size. I'll definitely order againf there's another bogo."
"Chimichurri Steak Tips Taquitos are amazing. We get them everytime."
Chimichurri Steak Tips Taquitos
Crispy and crave-worthy, two rolled tortillas stuffed with marinated Beyond Steak Tips and zesty chimichurri. Herbaceous, hearty, and perfect for dipping or devouring solo
$7.79
Cheeseburger Taquitos
Savory Beyond seasoned ground beef and chopped onions layered with fresh pico, a mexican cheese blend, crisp shredded lettuce, jalapeño ranch, and cilantro crema.
$7.79
Greengo Loco Taco
Juicy Beyond Steak Tips marinated in vibrant chimichurri, topped with fresh pico, creamy guacamole, and sour cream. Herbaceous, hearty, and seriously satisfying.
$14.51
Chimi Supreme Taco
Crispy fried chicken topped with zesty jalapeño ranch slaw, fresh pico, pickled red onions, and finished with jalapeño ranch and cilantro crema. Crunchy, creamy, and packed with flavor in every bite.
$13.11
Dave's Hot Chicken

Dave's Hot Chicken

4.6
(2k+)
• Chicken • Spicy Chicken
$0 delivery fee
"The Dave's #3: 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries was excellent--just the right crispiness,perfect spiciness, and exquisite dressing. The fries were cripy and well fried. The quantity was very generous---I ate for dinner and it was enough for my lunch the next day! Highly recommend this meal. "
"Daves is the REAL DEAL.. I couldn't finish REAPER flavored tender because extreme heat which I love so that's why I ordered. That is extremely HOT I loved it. Food was amazing the chicken is soo flavorful I was able to eat the extra hot. they aren't just spicy they are delicious"
Dave's #2: 2 Sliders w/ Fries
Sliders are served on a potato bun with kale slaw, pickles and drizzled with Dave's sauce
$17.29
Dave's #3: 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries
Sliders are served on a potato bun with kale slaw, pickles and drizzled with Dave's sauce & all tenders are served with sliced bread, pickles and a side of Dave's sauce.
$15.94
Dave's #1: 2 Tenders w/ Fries
All tenders are served with sliced bread, pickles and a side of Dave's sauce
$14.7
Dave's #4: 1 Slider with Fries
Sliders are served on a potato bun with kale slaw, pickles and drizzled with Dave's sauce
$12.14
Jumbo Jumbo Chicken & Tea

Jumbo Jumbo Chicken & Tea

4.7
(1k+)
• Taiwanese • Milk Tea
$0 delivery fee
$12 Meal Box
"Jumbo Jumbo is a treasure and their chicken and tofu is always delicious!"
"The Fried Combo comes with fried chicken, tofu, and squid. I asked for no chicken and got my order half filled. If I'm still paying full price, you should have given extra tofu and squid to make up the chicken."
Taiwanese Chicken
Taiwanese style popcorn chicken is a popular street food in Taiwan. Marinated chicken thighs are cut into bite size and coated with tapioca powder, which give the chicken a crisp and light crust. You have a choice of spicy levels: black pepper, extra spicy, mild, or spicy.
$10.55
Taiwanese Chicken Combo
Taiwanese style popcorn chicken with ground pork sauce over rice, accompanied by fresh vegetables. Choose from Black Pepper, Mild, Spicy, or Extra Spicy options.
$14.59
Beef Noodle Soup
Taiwanese style beef noodle soup is a warm concoction of thick noodles, braised beef, slow-simmered broth and top with pickle sour cabbage and Shanghai bok choy.
$15.23
Oriental Ground Pork on Rice and Boiled Egg
Savory ground pork sauce on rice, paired with a boiled egg, and topped with shredded cabbage, carrot, and tangy pickled sour cabbage.
$8.52

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