Our Story
Steve Chu and Ephrem Abebe met at UMBC. In 2014 they opened a stand at the Fells Point Farmers' Market, cooking the food they wanted to eat. The lines grew, and so did Ekiben.
Asian-inspired comfort food that started at the Fells Point Farmers' Market in 2014 and now serves four neighborhoods across Maryland.

Steve Chu and Ephrem Abebe met at UMBC. In 2014 they opened a stand at the Fells Point Farmers' Market, cooking the food they wanted to eat. The lines grew, and so did Ekiben.


500 N Market St
Frederick, MD
Bao trays, curry rice and sides for offices, parties and celebrations, plus the Ekiben Night Market on the waterfront.
Fells Point at 1622 Eastern Ave, Hampden at 911 W 36th St, Locust Point at 801 E Fort Ave in Baltimore, and 500 N Market St in Frederick.
Our signature dish: Taiwanese curry-fried chicken thighs with spicy mayo, served in a steamed bao or over rice.
Yes. The Tofu Brah features crispy tofu nuggets in a spicy peanut sauce, and the tempura broccoli is a favorite side.
Yes. Choose your location to order ahead for pickup.
Yes. Ekiben caters offices, parties and celebrations with bao trays, curry rice and sides. Email hello@ekibenbaltimore.com to plan an order.