Asian Court
Turf Valley Towne Square, Ellicott City
Restaurant in Ellicott City, United States
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Asian Court is a strong pick for casual Cantonese dining in Ellicott City, especially if the table wants Hong Kong-style dim sum and a lively group-friendly room. Go for the food format rather than the bar program: drinks are secondary, while dim sum, roast meats, seafood, and noodles are the reason to book.
About Asian Court
Asian Court in Ellicott City is a casual Cantonese restaurant centered on authentic Cantonese cooking and Hong Kong-style dim sum. It is a good fit when the goal is a shared meal built around dim sum carts, Cantonese roast meats, seafood dishes, and noodle dishes rather than a formal dining experience. The price point is about $25 per person, and the dress code is casual.
Book for the dim sum format
The strongest reason to go is the Hong Kong-style dim sum format. Asian Court is associated with dim sum carts, which makes the meal feel social and flexible for tables that want to try several items. Keep the plan focused on the food: this is best understood as a Cantonese and dim sum restaurant.
The safer expectation is a casual Chinese restaurant experience where the draw is dim sum, roast meats, seafood, and noodles. If the decision is between a shared Cantonese meal and a more formal night out, choose Asian Court for the meal.
What to order around if the table wants depth
The ordering anchors are Hong Kong-style dim sum carts, Cantonese roast meats, seafood dishes, and noodle dishes. For a table that wants variety, start with dim sum and then add roast meats, noodles, or seafood depending on appetite. The kitchen’s Cantonese focus and chef/co-owner Luu Quoc Hung’s role give Asian Court a clearer identity than a generic Asian restaurant.
The restaurant’s details point to a direct, food-first choice rather than a prestige-driven reservation.
Who should say yes, and who should skip it
Say yes for a casual Cantonese meal where ordering multiple dishes is the point. The value proposition is strongest when the table can share across dim sum, noodles, roast meats, and seafood. Solo diners and couples can still focus on the same core categories, but the format naturally rewards sharing.
Skip it if the priority is not Cantonese cooking, Hong Kong-style dim sum, roast meats, seafood, or noodles. Dress casually and use the daily 11:00 AM–9:00 PM hours as the planning baseline. For broader planning around the area, use the Ellicott City restaurants guide or the Ellicott City bars guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 11105 Resort Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042
- Website
- asiancourtmd.com
- Phone
- (410) 461-8388
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual, bustling Chinese restaurant in a shopping center setting, with family-friendly, group-oriented atmosphere and traditional dim sum cart service on weekends creating an energetic, lively feel.
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Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Family style, Small plates
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
- Opened
- 2011
Signature Dishes
- Hong Kong style dim sum carts
- Cantonese roast meats
- Seafood dishes
- Noodle dishes
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- Getting there
- 11105 Resort Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Asian Court?
Go for the Cantonese and Hong Kong-style dim sum, especially the dim sum carts. At about $25 per person, it is a casual Ellicott City option with daily 11:00 AM–10:00 PM hours.
Is Asian Court good for shared ordering?
Asian Court is a natural fit for shared ordering because the menu anchors include dim sum, roast meats, seafood dishes, and noodle dishes. Tables that want to try several Cantonese dishes will get more out of it than diners looking for a single-plated meal.
Can I eat at the bar at Asian Court?
The details for Asian Court center on Cantonese cooking, Hong Kong-style dim sum, dim sum carts, roast meats, seafood dishes, and noodle dishes. Plan around those food categories rather than assuming a specific bar setup.
What are alternatives to Asian Court in Ellicott City?
If you want a similar meal, look for other Cantonese or dim sum restaurants in Ellicott City. Asian Court is the straightforward pick when the goal is Cantonese cooking, Hong Kong-style dim sum, and shared dishes at roughly $25 per person.
Is Asian Court worth the price?
Yes, if you want authentic Cantonese food and Hong Kong-style dim sum at about $25 per person. The value is clearest when you plan to share dim sum, roast meats, seafood, and noodle dishes.
