Why Baltimore’s Viral Restaurant Is Worth the Drive, and Why Frederick Should Be Paying Attention

Some restaurants are worth scrolling past.

Others are worth sitting in traffic for. Ekiben falls firmly into the second category.

What started as a Baltimore favorite has quietly turned into one of Maryland’s most viral food success stories, earning cult-like loyalty, nonstop social media buzz, and now… a highly anticipated expansion into Frederick. For a restaurant that doesn’t take reservations, doesn’t follow trends, and doesn’t need gimmicks, Ekiben has managed to do what few places can: stay consistently relevant while everyone’s watching…

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