Joanne’s Grill
6 East Preston Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410.752.5793
Joanne’s Grill is a small casual fast-food grill place that serves both American and Korean eats. Items such as cold/hot subs, breakfast platters/sandwiches, club sandwiches, bulgogi platters, and cold/hot beverages are available.
The hubs and I came here for a quick dinner before attending an event in the area, and I’m so glad that we did! We tried: the Bulgogi Platter (this came with a side of white rice and a cup of kimchi; the bulgogi itself was just way too sweet for my taste; while cooked perfectly, I was just not a fan of how overly sweet it was; the rice was also a bit too mushy and overcooked, but I did enjoy the generous cup of perfectly-fermented kimchi!); a Bibimbop (this came with little bits of bulgogi and a generous mix of Korean vegetables – the chojang sauce was okay and not too spicy; the hubs actually thought both items were decent); an order of pan-fried Mandoo (not housemade, but these are smaller in size and pan-fried really well; the side of a soy sauce mixture was just way too sweet, so regular soy sauce or just eating on its own is advised); and, a Kimchi Quesadilla (this was SO BOMB! The thin tortilla was crispy and ‘fried’ perfectly; in between nestled just copious amounts of sauteed kimchi with the perfect crisp on its edges (the kimchi was perfectly well-fermented, which made this dish even more awesome!); the cheese was not overwhelming, but it was a great ratio to the kimchi; the quesadilla is definitely on the spicier end, but this was just super delicious!!! Definitely the best kimchi quesadilla I’ve had!).
The place is known for their Bulgogi Sub, but I’ve never been a fan of this concoction, and knowing how overly sweet the meat is, I’m glad I didn’t order it.
The owners are super friendly, super welcoming, and oh-so-cute!
There are some counter seating available, but most locals seem to take their orders to-go.
I’d love to come back and try out their other menu items, such as the wings and the hot subs. Their storefront was also featured in House of Cards (Season 4), so I thought that was pretty cool!
+KIMCHI QUESADILLA
+Korean and American eats offered
+super friendly owners
+some counter seating available
+featured on House of Cards (Season 4)
+limited metered street parking
hannah's hype 