Ekiben - Asian restaurant in Baltimore - 1622 Eastern Ave, USA

This is my friend's favourite local joint - so much that he decided to have them cater his wedding last year. The Neighbourhood Bird (their most classic fried chicken) is amazing!! Such large portions too - could definitely be for two meals. My friend got their meatball one and is impressed with that too. The sauce for the crispy potatoes is the best part of that appetizer. Their Thai Iced Tea is excellent too.

This Asian-fusion sandwich and bowl spot just became a favorite of mine. The Neighborhood Bird is a massivive, tremendously flavorful fried chicken sandwich. The bun is big and soft, like a huge Bao bun, but this monster hangs off the sides and can be eaten with a fork and knife. I suggest going for the spicy version, as the spice level is about a 5 or 6, not too spicy, more of a gentle sweet heat. It's quite delicious. Also, do not sleep on the Tempura Broccoli, which may be the best preparation of broccoli I've ever tried. It's very lightly and sparingly battered and served with a ton of herbs, including Thai basil, and a very tasty vinaigrette. There's seating for about ten people in the restaurant, as this is a counter-service spot that's primarily for grab-and-go or eating quickly. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

Oh how I love a good bun! Followed advice of other viewers and was not disappointed with the mild neighborhood bird. The chicken really is massive in proportion to the bun… crispy, juicy and spiced just right. Also couldn’t resist the beef bowl which was also delicious. Wait was a little long which was super inconvenient since the online ordering was not working.

An unbelievably delicious shop in Baltimore serving some of the best fried chicken I've ever had with moist, delicious buns. Get the "Neighborhood Bird". You won't regret it. One orders at the counter, and it can take 10 minutes for the food to be prepared as many locals order takeout. There isn't much space inside (8 chairs for 3 counters, 2 tables to stand at) and 2 tables outside. There is a bathroom that is well-maintained and the staff are quite friendly and lively.

This place had the first chicken sandwich I’ve had in a while that was so juicy, sweet, and crispy all in one bite. I recommend the “Neighborhood Bird” bao, a super crispy chicken sandwich which only cost about $13 + tax. While I liked it as is, you can ask them to remove the cilantro if it is not for you. Wait time was extremely fast, I don’t think I waited more than 5 mins for my food. Seating can get a bit tight inside, but there are also a couple seats outside as well. If you are driving here, prepare yourself to look for street parking.

Ordered The neighbor hood bird bowl and spicy shrimps. The best shrimps you can get. All the food was fresh. The employees are super friendly.

We have ordered the chicken, pork and beef entrees, and they are all delicious. All have unique flavors. The pickled veggies complement very well.

The food is very, very tasty! Their buns are extraordinary soft, and their rice items are generally great too. I feel, though there are ample restaurants in Fells Point neighborhood, most of them are simply trash. But Ekiben is a gem in this area, and what makes them even better is their service. Very hospitable, and they'll always serve with a smile.