Tatami-style privacy
Semi-private dining alcoves and tatami seating — suited to anniversaries, date nights, and quiet birthday dinners that don't need karaoke-room energy.
10 min from Ellicott City
Ellicott City Japanese Dining Near You
Japanese Excellence
Why Ellicott City locals drive over
Three reasons Ellicott City guests keep US-40 on speed dial — not a boilerplate list, but what actually brings them through the door.
Skip Historic District parking
10 minutes east on US-40 to flat on-site parking — no Main Street meter hunt, no Frederick Road shuffle. Stroll out directly to the car.
Family celebrations
Large tables fit parents + kids together; full sushi, ramen, yakitori, and kids-friendly plates share across the table without a separate kids menu.
Getting here from Ellicott City
Historic Ellicott City sits along the Patapsco River at the Baltimore / Howard County line. From Main Street (Old Ellicott City), Frederick Road / MD-144 feeds east across the river into Catonsville, then onto Baltimore National Pike — about 5 miles to the restaurant, 10 minutes off-peak.
Historic Old Ellicott City Main St5 mi · 10 min · MD-144
Ellicott City Station Museum5 mi · 10 min
Patapsco Female Institute5.5 mi · 12 min
Turf Valley Resort6 mi · 12 min
Waverly Woods7 mi · 13 min
Centennial Park6.5 mi · 12 min
Local tips
Arriving from Historic Main Street
MD-144 east of Old Ellicott City runs fast after the Frederick Rd bridge — expect 10 minutes off-peak, 12–14 during a Main Street event.
Event-night trafficPatapsco Female Institute or Ellicott City Station events push Main Street crowds onto MD-144 around 8 PM. Leave before the event release or plan an extra 8 minutes.
Family parkingFlat on-site lot — no Main Street meters, no hill-climb back to the car. Strollers and multi-generation groups park close to the door.
Tatami reservation tipCall (443) 860-9165 when booking for anniversaries; the semi-private alcoves are first-come unless reserved by phone.
Howard County swapsTurf Valley and Waverly Woods residents use MD-99 east — 2 minutes longer but avoids Main Street entirely on festival weekends.
Tatami dining + karaoke · 10 minutes east on Route 40
Full izakaya kitchen on one side, private KTV karaoke rooms in 5 sizes on the other — one reservation can flow from dinner through karaoke.
Japanese Restaurant & Bar
Fresh sushi, ramen, yakitori, and a craft sake list in tatami-style seating. Howard County couples and families book dinner at the private alcoves without driving to DC.
Explore the menu →Private Karaoke Rooms
Private KTV rooms in 5 sizes from $58/hr (10 guests) up to $388/hr (50-guest VIP). Kids' birthdays on the Small; extended-family dinner and karaoke weekends on the Large or XL. Multilingual songbook across generations.
See rooms & pricing →Quick Answers from Ellicott City Guests
Do I need a reservation for dinner?
Reservations are recommended, especially on Fridays and Saturdays. Call (443) 860-9165 to reserve a table.
Is the menu kid-friendly?
Yes — izakaya-style shareable plates, rice bowls, yakitori skewers, dumplings, and ramen all work for kids. Long tables seat larger family groups.
How far is parking from Historic Old Ellicott City?
About 10 minutes east on US-40 / Baltimore National Pike. Flat on-site parking at 6510 Baltimore National Pike, Catonsville — no meter hunt.
What Guests Say
“We came here for our wedding anniversary. I love how you have your own little private area for dining. Our server, Enna, was sweet and very attentive. Every single dish we had was so delicious!”Sharmaine M. · Verified Review
“The service and waitstaff is amazing and so kind. The atmosphere is fantastic. Nice and quiet, and private. I have hardly ever eaten this well with such good food. We will definitely be coming back.”Brigit D. · Verified Review
Visit Us From Ellicott City
10-minute drive from Ellicott City via US-40 east. On-site parking available. Reservations recommended Fri/Sat — call (443) 860-9165 to plan your visit.
Address & Phone
The Hub Japanese Restaurant & Bar · Karaoke
6510 Baltimore National Pike
Catonsville, MD 21228
Restaurant & Bar: (443) 860-9165
KTV: (443) 860-9015
Email: [email protected]
Hours
Restaurant & Bar (ET)
Mon — Thu: 4:00 PM — 10:00 PM
Fri: 4:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Sat: 12:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Sun: 12:00 PM — 10:00 PM
Karaoke Rooms
Private karaoke rooms are booked by phone — (443) 860-9015 for current room availability and evening hours.
Step Inside
A Night at The Hub
Japanese dining · Private karaoke · Catonsville, MD
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Plan your Ellicott City dinner
Reserve a table or book a private karaoke room — usually answered live during restaurant hours.