Southeast Asian
Ekiben
Baltimore, Maryland
Why stop here: Ekiben is a $ southeast asian pick in Baltimore. Order Neighborhood Bird tempura chicken bun.
CuisineSoutheast Asian
Price$
TownBaltimore
Cult-favorite counter serving inventive Asian-Ethiopian steamed buns and rice bowls, ranked among Yelp's Top 100 US restaurants.
What to order
Neighborhood Bird tempura chicken bun
At Ekiben, Roamward highlights Neighborhood Bird tempura chicken bun because it gives travelers a clear first order instead of leaving the meal to guesswork. Use it as the anchor, then check the current menu before you go.
Updated July 2026. Restaurant hours, menus, and reservation policies change — confirm before you go.
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