Top 5 Specialty Food in Howard County

6490 Dobbin Rd Suite F, Columbia, MD 21045, United States

“This place is awesome and has a bit of a traditional vibe to it. Sushi bar at the front, sit in tables in between and a bit more private lounges near the entrance. The staff here are incredibly friendly and kind. They truly take care of their customers. That alone shows me this place is well above the average. The Food: Honey Do Roll - This was probably my favorite roll. The sauce is absolutely delicious and everything tasted like quality. Golden Roll - This roll was also very good. Once again there is a hint of quality that's a step above the average Sushi place. Eastern Shore Roll - A unique roll, something I've never had before, wouldn't say it's my favorite but I certainly enjoyed it. Would recommend trying if you were looking to explore something new.”

6330 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD 21075, United States

“I have been a customer for 17 years. Their ice cream is one of a kind. Please have fresh reeses cups available! I'm not sure what happened during this visit. The reeses cups were clumped together & difficult to chew.”

7104 Minstrel Way #9, Columbia, MD 21045, United States

“🤷🏾‍♀️ TL;DR: The food is just ok. Seems like it might be a decent eat at the restaurant, but the flavors leave much to be desired. 🪷 Backstory: Vietnamese food is one of my favorite cuisines on Earth. I've eaten a lot of dishes over the years, in Philly, where my high school friends first introduced me to pho, to New York City, Reading, PA, and now Maryland. I've been blessed to dine in the homes of people who immigrated from Saigon to the US in the 80s, and I will cherish those memories forever. Those flavors are imprinted in my mind. That said, I am serious about Vietnamese food and am very familiar with a lot of dishes that rarely see a restaurant menu. Pho and Bun Bo Hue are among my favorites. 👍🏾 Delivery: Tonight my usual pho place wasn't available for delivery, so I gave An Loi a try. I ordered the An Loi Pho with all the fixings (tripe included), and a side of the Spring rolls on DoorDash. An Loi confirmed my order immediately, and my order arrived without incident. Everything was well packaged and lovingly labeled for each diner (my partner and I). Sadly, I didn't really care for any of my dishes. 👎🏾 Pho: The noodles were packaged at the bottom of one of those paper Chinese food containers with the meats piled on top, and were overcooked well before I added them to my broth. The broth was more salty than it was beefy, and did not taste like traditional broth, which takes hours of boiling beef bones with distinct aromatics. The bean sprouts and basil provided were crisp and fresh. I added my own Sriracha since the tiny sauce container was mostly hoisin sauce. 👍🏾 Spring Rolls: As for the spring rolls, they were pretty good. They weren't super crispy, but that's a tall order for delivery. The fish sauce dip tasted pretty good, and like what I would expect. 🙏🏾 The meal wasn't inedible, but it didn't scratch that itch for me. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to get my meal to me.”

7500 Montpelier Rd #104, Laurel, MD 20723, United States

“Customizable spice on the curry, what more can I say? Loved the atmosphere and the overall energy of this place. If I’m ever craving this type of food, this will be my first destination. Do not be fooled by the location, this food is to die for! 10/10.”

9150 Baltimore National Pike #1, Ellicott City, MD 21042, United States

“I just went in to get a pumpkin for my daughter. I haven't been in a Sprouts since I lived in Austin TX about 10 years ago. This one did not disappoint. Very neat and tidy. The vegetables I got were so fresh! I'll definitely be going back.”

4725-G Dorsey Hall Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21042, United States

“A small, cozy, and beautifully decorated restaurant with very friendly and welcoming staff. Service was very quick and attentive, and even helped take our pictures and offered us delicious dessert! Would recommend visiting for beautiful food and atmosphere.”

10039 Baltimore National Pike Suite E, Ellicott City, MD 21042, United States

“Very chill and cozy place. Phenomenal coffee! You can tell they brew their blends properly, not a bitter taste to be had, just smooth and velvety! The girls up front are so kind as well. Highly recommend!”

10039 Baltimore National Pike STE G, Ellicott City, MD 21042, United States

“If you like Carvel, this is the place. Plentiful amount of soft serve for $5. Interesting toppings, such as twinklecote, which is a mix of nuts, toffee, and rainbow sprinkles. Ended up getting vanilla/chocolate twist with twinklecote. Was the perfect consistency, like that of Carvel. I wish it had some of the topping put into the middle or bottom of the cup, but otherwise it was on point. Plenty of seating outside the storefront.”

10101 Twin Rivers Rd Suite C2-100, Columbia, MD 21044, United States

“Sashimi was fresh. Clam had sand in it. Octopus was over cooked in Takoyaki. Akira Ramen was delicious. Sushi rice was dry and unflavored, needs improvement”

7260 Montgomery Rd D, Elkridge, MD 21075, United States

“Disappointed. I Stopped in for lunch and the food was lacking flavor. This location is not connected to the one in Perry Hall and you can tell the difference.”

9050 Baltimore National Pike #108, Ellicott City, MD 21042, United States

“One of rare Indian bakeries making good food. Cakes are of Indian making - fluffy, tasty, not too sweet and not too creamy. Just right. Had cup cakes, pastries(Mango, Black Forest, Butterscotch) and birthday cakes-Butterscotch , Black Forest) and all are very good. Highly recommended”

5325 Phelps Luck Dr, Columbia, MD 21045, United States

“My sister-in-law recommended that we try this place a little over a month ago. It is so good that we have been making weekly trips to pick up some awesome food here! I personally like the cheesesteak with the rustic bread. It’s the best cheesesteak I’ve ever had. I also recommend the chicken Marsala and any of the pizzas as they are excellent as well. They have a few tables inside and they are usually busy so it’s best to call ahead your order or place your order online. It’s one of our most favorite places to go now.”