Manna Korean - Ellicott City

Been eating here many years. There are so many good Korean comfort foods here that it's a difficult decision every time. Love the japchae bap great smoky flavor), kimchi jiggae a little bit if sliced ddeok added), mandoo ddeok guk, odaeng, etc, etc., so hard to choose. As for some of the other complaints i read here: I heard them very politely explaining the difference in two broths today, and they have always been friendly in all the interactions I have observed. Good portions, great flavors, quick service, served hot and fresh.

I had a great time during my lunch at this restaurant! I ordered the Dolsot galbi and it came out sizzling hot! The combination of vegetables and meat on top of the rice was delicious. You order and pick up your food at the counter, and the staff member working there was friendly and helpful. The food court has plenty of seating options and there are two other stands offering soup, Korean, and Japanese food. Everything looked like a great choice, so I will definitely be returning in the future.

"A great place to enjoy a clean meal in a family-friendly atmosphere. Plenty of vegetarian options without meat or chicken that are delicious. Kid-friendly environment. Unfortunately, not wheelchair accessible due to the presence of stairs."

The food at this restaurant is satisfactory and serves its purpose, especially if you find yourself stuck in traffic during the 50-mile drive to Lotte Plaza and are in desperate need of a quick lunch to avoid buying out the entire market (just me, though). What I particularly like is the friendly and humorous staff. Every time I have visited, I have enjoyed engaging conversations and shared a few laughs at their jokes.

Honestly cannot agree with most of the other reviews here. We're seriously giving this place a 1 star because the guy taking orders looks like a gangster? I have been eating here for the past decade, actively been sent by my (extremely picky, I still love you Ma) mother as a courier for to-go orders for fast, cheap, and easy dinners, and never had a bad experience with the hundreds of Yukkaejangs and Soondubus my family has eaten.Stop being the fool who orders a $10+ bowl of Shin Ramen at a food court. Know what to order. The pictures on the menu are realistic.