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I was traveling in this area with my friend. And my friend recommended me this place. Glad that I stopped by this restaurant. I loved to eat Budaejjigae. My one of Budaejjigae restaurant in LA Korea town but these days I wouldn't eat there because tastes changed. This place much better than LA restaurant. Tastes like real Korea food! Nothing like American Korean food. Cheap and great quality. Small restaurant and clean. Emo was super kindly. Service was great also easy parking. I will definitely stop by this restaurant again if I have travel in this area. I will recommend anyone!
-service is friendly! -you can ask to make broth spicier -the best budaejjigae dish in Atlanta -the steak dish was surprisingly flavorful and the meat was tender -donkatsu was good too--crispy and portion size was sufficient -great for sharing! -lots of add-in options and other food items if you don't want jjigae
Budaejjigae, also known as army stew, is a spicy stew with spam, weiner sausages, kimchi, rice cakes, mushrooms, and bean sprouts. You can add other toppings (eg, ramen, udon, tofu, cheese, extra sausages etc) for an additional cost. Each table on the sides of the restaurant is in a private cubicle-like space and comes with a portable stove top as the stew is kept hot while served. The small is perfect for 2 people. The staff was super friendly.
Bally definitely stepped their game from the first time that I tried this restaurant. Located in the Assi plaza in Suwanee, Bally is definitely a great spot to go to for some quality good budaejjigae. They offer 3 sizes (small, medium and large) and honestly the small can be good up to 3 people. The buddaejjigae already comes with sausages, ham, and rice cake and you have the option to get additional toppings on it as well for an extra cost. taste wise has definitely improved since the first time I've been here. Taste wise it is very delicious has a good amount of spice without the overwhelming taste of MSG. Definitely will be back here during the winter months. Staff is friendly and they have good amount of seats for in person dining. They even do to-go orders as well and you can heat it up for a bit at home. Ample parking but can get busy during rush hour.
I came here on a chilly Saturday evening. We went shopping next door at Assi and then planned on coming here to warm ourselves up before heading home. And what we got was a specialty of budaejjigae. If you don't know what that is, it's pretty much a spicy stew with ramen, spam, and veggies. It's filling and the preparation here was definitely different. The size was big, but I thought it was perfect for 2 people. Of course with every meal there's a lot of banchan to go along with the meal, pretty standard. The service was wonderful, it wasn't too busy though. The staff was super friendly. Inside you had a lot of private space in the main dining room as everything was closed off. Thanks to COVID era, that didn't quite leave the restaurant along with the restrictions. Overall, I could definitely come back here. There are other places where I can get budaejjigae though that are probably closer but if you're in the area this is definitely a place to try out.
This place is located in a strip mall, and has tons of parking. One of my favorite restaurants to get a big bowl of heart soup filled with lots of vegetables and ingredients. We ordered the budaejjigae also known as army stew. It had heaps of spam, sausages, bean sprout, rice cake and beans. We also additionally added the ramen noodles for $2. This dish also comes with the traditional pot rice. The soup was spicy, savory and hearty. The service was amazing! The spam and sausages were already pretty filling. The ramen noodles were also a great addition because they really soak up all the flavor and was so good. Our server gave us apron to wear so we wouldn't dirty our clothes, came to refill our banchan multiple times and she even came to add more soup to our pot. Overall, I highly recommend trying army stew if you haven't.
Delicious Budaejjigae (Army Stew). Friendly, attentive service, plenty of banchan refills.
I'm embarrassed to admit that as a Korean American in Atlanta, one, I didn't know that this beautiful dish even existed until a few years ago, and two, I didn't know restaurants like this existed. Budaejjigae found its provenance in war-torn Korea, when citizens used what little they had - along with US rations such as luncheon meat, processed cheese, and hot dogs - to create a spicy and deeply satisfying hot pot meal that has now taken Korean street stalls and restaurants by storm. It's not hard to make, but it's difficult to find it outside someone's home...until now. Bally Budaejjigae is tucked away in the corner of an overwhelming complex of restaurants and shops (with Assi Plaza, a Korean supermarket, as its retail anchor), but it's well worth the short and confused search around the labyrinthine square. The folks who work there, particularly the woman who served us, greeted us warmly and didn't blink an eye at our request for an English menu even though we clearly spoke Korean. There's a convenient doorbell-like button at the side of the table that calls over a waitress without you needing to use your voice, and a gas grill waits patiently at your table for the yummies to come. And boy, was it yummy. The kimchi-based broth is spicy, savory, and made me expel a happy "ahhhhh" before I even realize I said something. Orders are per serving size, and the 'Medium 2-3 serving' pot came with rice cakes, tons of sausage slices, spam, and bean spouts (it typically also has ground beef, but they amicably left it out for me when they heard I avoid meat). There are also add-ons, and the tofu and American cheese we chose added the most sumptuous touch. My spendthrift husband balked a little when he discovered we'd essentially be paying a whole dollar per slice of American cheese, but he clammed up once he tasted what that melted loveliness did to the taste of our broth. The accompanying rice comes in a hot metal bowl, which is thoughtfully placed in a wooden base so that clumsy dummies like me don't burn themselves on the servingware. The kettle they bring you is so that you can scoop out the rice and pour water in to cover the rice line. By the end of your meal, all the tasty burnt bits (like the coveted socarrat, or caramelized paella bits, at the bottom of a pan) can create a nice, warm rice porridge for you to end your meal with. I also suspect this makes cleaning far easier on the workers at the end of the meal. Win-win. We had to drive nearly forty minutes out of our way to get here, but by the time we tumbled out of the restaurant with distinctly rounder bellies, we weren't sorry we came.
This is my second time coming here, and both times I've had consistent service and food quality. I ordered the 2 serving budaejjigae with ramen and tofu. It also comes with rice and some side dishes, and the total was around $35. Once you order and they bring everything out, they place the pot of budaejjigae on an electric stove, but it is ready to eat. It is just for it to cook more and to keep it hot. It's not too spicy, and comes with a lot of toppings like kimchi, bean sprouts, sausages, spam, etc. They also have other menu items such as kalguksu and donkatsu. Overall, would recommend to come with friends and family!
Tucked away in a corner of the plaza, this is my first time going to a restaurant that serves only budaejjigae. Overall, I had a good experience. The restaurant had a homey and comforting experience and ambiance. The staff were friendly and helpful in explaining how the menu works. Finally, the food itself was pretty good, especially for a slightly cool Georgia evening. The stew warmed me right up and was filling and comforting. The ingredients were generous and was more than enough for 3 people. Would definitely consider dropping by here again next time :)
Came here with family after receiving a raving recommendation from our hair salon which we were at prior to coming here right across the street. What a fantastic meal! We ordered Budae Steak for 3 and Korean pancakes. We were under the impression that the Budae Steak came with a bowl of the Budaejigae (Korean Army Stew) but we were sadly mistaken. After finishing the majority of the meat and Korean pancakes we asked our waiter when the Budaejigae was coming out as we would have enjoyed it with the meal, but were told that it was simply called Budae Steak and did not come with Budaejigae. Bummer, so we ordered a single serving of Budaejigae. The owner came out later and apologized for the confusion and comped us a bowl of Budaejigae which was a very kind gesture. The stew was excellent as well though it was very spicy which was nice but we noticed there is an option for a milder version which we may order next time. Sides were fresh and delicious which adds to the ambiance of the restaurant as well which felt like a home cooked Korean meal. Service was very friendly and excellent ad well. They have a call button which we used a few times and the server came and gave us great service. Parking was easy as the restaurant parking lot is shared with the Assi Plaza and neighboring restaurants. I can see myself returning here in the future and recommend them highly. 5 solid Stars and two thumbs up! Thank you for a wonderful meal.
How this meal managed to be "comfort food" is beyond me. This isn't the food of my people or made by my grandma...but somehow during our meal, this thought kept coming into mind. Maybe it's because the ingredients were familiar, even if the execution and broth wasn't. Maybe it's because I'm fat and just love food....who knows...but I do know it was delicious and spicy and meaty and we kept eating until is was all gone! I would tell you to get the Add-ons...you only live once so buy the cheap slices of cheese and extra meat. Throw caution to the wind and get two packets of noodles...LIVE your best stew LIFE! We will be back.
UPDATE: Bumped up the rating since the restaurant is able to take criticism well. Thank you for reaching out! I've only lived in Korea for a short time and tried many budge jjigae restaurants while living in Seoul. My favorite restaurant for budae jjigae in Georgia is Sun and Moon, and I was excited to hear that there was another location in Suwannee that specializes in this entree. I live far from ethnic areas, so my partner and I drove 26 miles one way to have lunch on this cold day at Bally BudaeJjigae. We figured if a restaurant specializes in something, that product must be great. We ordered the most basic budae jjigae, which came with kimchi, beef, sausage, spam, rice cakes, mushrooms, and soy bean sprouts. You would think with that amount of ingredients, the stew would be a blend of wonderful aromas and a salty and sweet fusion of spices. However, this version literally felt like going to Chipotle and getting a wrap with nothing but rice and beans, according to my partner. It was bland, lacked salt and any type of sweetness, and even after a while of cooking, the rice cakes weren't edible. The latter was especially disappointing since I love rice cakes. The rice in the bottom of the steel serving bowl was burnt, the banchan lacked flavoring, and the server never came once to check on us or refill our water. I guess I can live with the poor customer service, bland banchan, and burnt rice, but I'm surprised by the poor quality of the expensive budae jjigae, and even more shocked that this restaurant received a 4.5 rating. I highly recommend revamping your recipe if you want to compete in this market.
Each restaurant has a specialty that makes them unique. Here, I visit specifically for their 부대찌개 , Army Stew. Which is their namesake. Budae Jjigae is a comfort food for many, like me, that want a quick, filling, and easy meal. This soup has a long and complicated past. Originally, the soup was developed during the Korean War using smuggled/rationed hot dogs, Spam, bacon, and canned beans. I ask to add ramyun noodles to this kimchi soup base to absorb some of the broth and all of the delicious sweet, salty, and tangy flavors. This is family style service, so you cook on an induction burner at your table and eat from a bubbling pot of hot and delicious soup. There are many upsell toppings to choose from. Super friendly service. Authentic Korean style atmosphere, and wonderful private booth seating. read more
1 year ago
It was November so was freeeezing outside and what heals cold fingers and toes better than a steaming pot of budaejjigae??? They literally only serve this one dish: you can choose 3 diff sizes and add toppings for more as well (very customisable - although ingredients are pretty limited) They also offer cute little aprons for yall inexperienced white t shirt wearing messy slurping folks the banchans were good, although limited had our faves and broth was flavorful and not too spicy! Ingredients were also super generous (low key too much spam lol) Wasn't anything you can't make at home BUT was super fun and idk just had such a good time w my bestie here so I have positive associations with this place IG: Spillingthe.beans read more
I was traveling in this area with my friend. And my friend recommended me this place. Glad that I stopped by this restaurant. I loved to eat Budaejjigae. My one of Budaejjigae restaurant in LA Korea town but these days I wouldn't eat there because tastes changed. This place much better than LA restaurant. Tastes like real Korea food! Nothing like American Korean food. Cheap and great quality. Small restaurant and clean. Emo was super kindly. Service was great also easy parking. I will definitely stop by this restaurant again if I have travel in this area. I will recommend anyone! read more
2 years ago
-service is friendly! -you can ask to make broth spicier -the best budaejjigae dish in Atlanta -the steak dish was surprisingly flavorful and the meat was tender -donkatsu was good too--crispy and portion size was sufficient -great for sharing! -lots of add-in options and other food items if you don't want jjigae read more
3 years ago
Budaejjigae, also known as army stew, is a spicy stew with spam, weiner sausages, kimchi, rice cakes, mushrooms, and bean sprouts. You can add other toppings (eg, ramen, udon, tofu, cheese, extra sausages etc) for an additional cost. Each table on the sides of the restaurant is in a private cubicle-like space and comes with a portable stove top as the stew is kept hot while served. The small is perfect for 2 people. The staff was super friendly. read more
Bally definitely stepped their game from the first time that I tried this restaurant. Located in the Assi plaza in Suwanee, Bally is definitely a great spot to go to for some quality good budaejjigae. They offer 3 sizes (small, medium and large) and honestly the small can be good up to 3 people. The buddaejjigae already comes with sausages, ham, and rice cake and you have the option to get additional toppings on it as well for an extra cost. taste wise has definitely improved since the first time I've been here. Taste wise it is very delicious has a good amount of spice without the overwhelming taste of MSG. Definitely will be back here during the winter months. Staff is friendly and they have good amount of seats for in person dining. They even do to-go orders as well and you can heat it up for a bit at home. Ample parking but can get busy during rush hour. read more
I came here on a chilly Saturday evening. We went shopping next door at Assi and then planned on coming here to warm ourselves up before heading home. And what we got was a specialty of budaejjigae. If you don't know what that is, it's pretty much a spicy stew with ramen, spam, and veggies. It's filling and the preparation here was definitely different. The size was big, but I thought it was perfect for 2 people. Of course with every meal there's a lot of banchan to go along with the meal, pretty standard. The service was wonderful, it wasn't too busy though. The staff was super friendly. Inside you had a lot of private space in the main dining room as everything was closed off. Thanks to COVID era, that didn't quite leave the restaurant along with the restrictions. Overall, I could definitely come back here. There are other places where I can get budaejjigae though that are probably closer but if you're in the area this is definitely a place to try out. read more
This place is located in a strip mall, and has tons of parking. One of my favorite restaurants to get a big bowl of heart soup filled with lots of vegetables and ingredients. We ordered the budaejjigae also known as army stew. It had heaps of spam, sausages, bean sprout, rice cake and beans. We also additionally added the ramen noodles for $2. This dish also comes with the traditional pot rice. The soup was spicy, savory and hearty. The service was amazing! The spam and sausages were already pretty filling. The ramen noodles were also a great addition because they really soak up all the flavor and was so good. Our server gave us apron to wear so we wouldn't dirty our clothes, came to refill our banchan multiple times and she even came to add more soup to our pot. Overall, I highly recommend trying army stew if you haven't. read more
2 years ago
Delicious Budaejjigae (Army Stew). Friendly, attentive service, plenty of banchan refills. read more
I'm embarrassed to admit that as a Korean American in Atlanta, one, I didn't know that this beautiful dish even existed until a few years ago, and two, I didn't know restaurants like this existed. Budaejjigae found its provenance in war-torn Korea, when citizens used what little they had - along with US rations such as luncheon meat, processed cheese, and hot dogs - to create a spicy and deeply satisfying hot pot meal that has now taken Korean street stalls and restaurants by storm. It's not hard to make, but it's difficult to find it outside someone's home...until now. Bally Budaejjigae is tucked away in the corner of an overwhelming complex of restaurants and shops (with Assi Plaza, a Korean supermarket, as its retail anchor), but it's well worth the short and confused search around the labyrinthine square. The folks who work there, particularly the woman who served us, greeted us warmly and didn't blink an eye at our request for an English menu even though we clearly spoke Korean. There's a convenient doorbell-like button at the side of the table that calls over a waitress without you needing to use your voice, and a gas grill waits patiently at your table for the yummies to come. And boy, was it yummy. The kimchi-based broth is spicy, savory, and made me expel a happy "ahhhhh" before I even realize I said something. Orders are per serving size, and the 'Medium 2-3 serving' pot came with rice cakes, tons of sausage slices, spam, and bean spouts (it typically also has ground beef, but they amicably left it out for me when they heard I avoid meat). There are also add-ons, and the tofu and American cheese we chose added the most sumptuous touch. My spendthrift husband balked a little when he discovered we'd essentially be paying a whole dollar per slice of American cheese, but he clammed up once he tasted what that melted loveliness did to the taste of our broth. The accompanying rice comes in a hot metal bowl, which is thoughtfully placed in a wooden base so that clumsy dummies like me don't burn themselves on the servingware. The kettle they bring you is so that you can scoop out the rice and pour water in to cover the rice line. By the end of your meal, all the tasty burnt bits (like the coveted socarrat, or caramelized paella bits, at the bottom of a pan) can create a nice, warm rice porridge for you to end your meal with. I also suspect this makes cleaning far easier on the workers at the end of the meal. Win-win. We had to drive nearly forty minutes out of our way to get here, but by the time we tumbled out of the restaurant with distinctly rounder bellies, we weren't sorry we came. read more
This is my second time coming here, and both times I've had consistent service and food quality. I ordered the 2 serving budaejjigae with ramen and tofu. It also comes with rice and some side dishes, and the total was around $35. Once you order and they bring everything out, they place the pot of budaejjigae on an electric stove, but it is ready to eat. It is just for it to cook more and to keep it hot. It's not too spicy, and comes with a lot of toppings like kimchi, bean sprouts, sausages, spam, etc. They also have other menu items such as kalguksu and donkatsu. Overall, would recommend to come with friends and family! read more
3 years ago
Tucked away in a corner of the plaza, this is my first time going to a restaurant that serves only budaejjigae. Overall, I had a good experience. The restaurant had a homey and comforting experience and ambiance. The staff were friendly and helpful in explaining how the menu works. Finally, the food itself was pretty good, especially for a slightly cool Georgia evening. The stew warmed me right up and was filling and comforting. The ingredients were generous and was more than enough for 3 people. Would definitely consider dropping by here again next time :) read more
Came here with family after receiving a raving recommendation from our hair salon which we were at prior to coming here right across the street. What a fantastic meal! We ordered Budae Steak for 3 and Korean pancakes. We were under the impression that the Budae Steak came with a bowl of the Budaejigae (Korean Army Stew) but we were sadly mistaken. After finishing the majority of the meat and Korean pancakes we asked our waiter when the Budaejigae was coming out as we would have enjoyed it with the meal, but were told that it was simply called Budae Steak and did not come with Budaejigae. Bummer, so we ordered a single serving of Budaejigae. The owner came out later and apologized for the confusion and comped us a bowl of Budaejigae which was a very kind gesture. The stew was excellent as well though it was very spicy which was nice but we noticed there is an option for a milder version which we may order next time. Sides were fresh and delicious which adds to the ambiance of the restaurant as well which felt like a home cooked Korean meal. Service was very friendly and excellent ad well. They have a call button which we used a few times and the server came and gave us great service. Parking was easy as the restaurant parking lot is shared with the Assi Plaza and neighboring restaurants. I can see myself returning here in the future and recommend them highly. 5 solid Stars and two thumbs up! Thank you for a wonderful meal. read more
5 years ago
How this meal managed to be "comfort food" is beyond me. This isn't the food of my people or made by my grandma...but somehow during our meal, this thought kept coming into mind. Maybe it's because the ingredients were familiar, even if the execution and broth wasn't. Maybe it's because I'm fat and just love food....who knows...but I do know it was delicious and spicy and meaty and we kept eating until is was all gone! I would tell you to get the Add-ons...you only live once so buy the cheap slices of cheese and extra meat. Throw caution to the wind and get two packets of noodles...LIVE your best stew LIFE! We will be back. read more
1 year ago
UPDATE: Bumped up the rating since the restaurant is able to take criticism well. Thank you for reaching out! I've only lived in Korea for a short time and tried many budge jjigae restaurants while living in Seoul. My favorite restaurant for budae jjigae in Georgia is Sun and Moon, and I was excited to hear that there was another location in Suwannee that specializes in this entree. I live far from ethnic areas, so my partner and I drove 26 miles one way to have lunch on this cold day at Bally BudaeJjigae. We figured if a restaurant specializes in something, that product must be great. We ordered the most basic budae jjigae, which came with kimchi, beef, sausage, spam, rice cakes, mushrooms, and soy bean sprouts. You would think with that amount of ingredients, the stew would be a blend of wonderful aromas and a salty and sweet fusion of spices. However, this version literally felt like going to Chipotle and getting a wrap with nothing but rice and beans, according to my partner. It was bland, lacked salt and any type of sweetness, and even after a while of cooking, the rice cakes weren't edible. The latter was especially disappointing since I love rice cakes. The rice in the bottom of the steel serving bowl was burnt, the banchan lacked flavoring, and the server never came once to check on us or refill our water. I guess I can live with the poor customer service, bland banchan, and burnt rice, but I'm surprised by the poor quality of the expensive budae jjigae, and even more shocked that this restaurant received a 4.5 rating. I highly recommend revamping your recipe if you want to compete in this market. read more
Love this spot! The portion and taste has been the same every time I visited. FOOD: Budaejjigae for 2 - Tastes so good! Can't get the same taste when I try to make it at home. The budaejjigae includes tofu, bean sprouts, sausages, spam, etc. I like to add ramen and cheese as additional items to get the original taste I had in Korea. Also love that they give rice in the metal pots for nurungji! *Make sure to turn off the induction stove a bit earlier if you want it to have more soup. It comes out already cooked but they leave it up to you to control the heat. read more
4 years ago
Came here to try their budaejjigae. It's honestly just a classic budaejjigae place and it was pretty average in my opinion. Serving size was large and to be shared with everyone at the table and it comes with rice per person and side dishes on the side. In the soup, there's lots of soybean sprouts, spam, sausage, and green onions. Only downside really was that it doesn't come with ramen and you have to order that at an additional cost. read more
3 years ago
This was my first time trying Budaejjigae and it was great! Everything was cooked hot and it was flavorful. Our server was so sweet. I really wanted to try their rice cakes. I thought it already came in the stew but It didn't so she specially put rice cake in it for me. My friend got a cold noodle soup which he loved. My stew was a little spicy for me but the rice it came with helps. Their menu is on the simple side which I like because then im not overwhelmed with options. This place is close to the Assi plaza in Lawrenceville/Suwanee read more
5 years ago
I miss this place more and more since coming back to CA. I just can't find any budaejjigae as good as this one in Duluth. read more
I came upon this place by following a food blogger, and boy am I glad I did. I ordered the Bally Budaejjigae for 1 and it was delightful. The flavor was intense and soul warming, and the ingredients are all fresh. The Bally budaejjigae contained spam, hotdogs, Kim chi, bean sprouts, and I believe ground beef. The side dishes were also wonderful consisting of a pasta salad, fish cakes, Kim chi, and steamed eggs. Everything was wonderful and the price were very reasonable. The servers were also all wearing masks, and there is hand sanitizer at the cashier. The place was clean, and they were following covid precautions. Overall wonderful place, and I can't wait to come back again. read more
2 years ago
The budaejjigae (army stew) was delicious. We added ramen which made it even tastier. The staff is very friendly and the restaurant is very clean. The large pot for two was definitely worth the price. Our party of three left very content. read more
I was sad to see Busan Fish Cake Bakery go (https://bit.ly/2H2l5c1), but at least another great restaurant has opened in its place: Bally Budaejjigae. This place specializes in budae-jjigae or Korean sausage stew. Budae-jjigae translates as "army base stew" and was named as such because originally, its ingredients were sourced from US army bases in South Korea; ingredients such as processed meats (hot dogs, Spam) and canned food. This restaurant has the best budae-jjigae I've tasted anywhere. The other food I tried and the service were stellar too. I recommend this place if you're looking for authentic, homemade Korean comfort food. It's like having a home-cooked meal. This is a small family-owned-and-operated business that opened in May 2018. I talked to Jenny, the owners/chefs' daughter, and she said this restaurant is her family's first-ever attempt at opening and running a restaurant. Based on our experience, they seem to be doing a pretty good job. The restaurant is named "Bally Budaejjigae" after another Bally Budaejjigae in South Korea. However, the restaurants aren't connected. This isn't a chain. This one is completely independent and, at the time of writing this review, the only one in America. You can find it in the same shopping center as Assi Plaza on Old Peachtree Road in Suwanee. Like Busan Fish Cake Bakery, which formerly occupied this space, the interior of Bally Budaejjigae is bright, clean, and feels relatively "new." They've modified the space a bit. It's less open. There are now booths on either side of the dining room and, in traditional Korean fashion, a few of the booths have tall partitions for increased privacy. They have a couple TVs in the back. During our visit, they played K-pop, soccer, and karaoke. Almost every table is outfitted with a portable electric flattop grill so you can cook stews at your table. Note you can only cook stews at your table if you order for 2 or more people. Single orders come precooked in individual-sized, but generously portioned, bowls. The menu is simple. They serve soups, stews, and platters for groups of up to 4-6 people. Their budae-jjigae runs $10.99 for 1 to $39.99 for 4. They also serve chicken kal-guksu (Korean chicken noodle soup with knife-cut noodles, $8.99 for 1), clam kal-guksu ($9.99 for 1), a South-American-style "Asado Platter" consisting of barbecued beef, pork, and sausage ($29.99 to $79.99 depending on size), spicy seafood stew ($39.99-54.99), spicy chicken feet ($19.99), and more. Budae-jjigae orders are customizable; for example, you can add blocks of ramen for $2 apiece and extra cheese, meat, or rice cakes for $1-3 each. $7.99 and $8.99 budae-jjigae and chicken soup lunch specials are available 11am-3pm. They offer beer (Coors Light, Miller Lite, and Korean Kloud brand), makgeolli (Korean sparkling rice wine), and bokbunja (Korean fruit wine) too. I tried the budae-jjigae ($10.99) and the chicken kal-guksu ($8.99). Both were excellent. If you want something more flavorful and spicy, go with the budae-jjigae. If you want something lighter and more comforting, go with the chicken kal-guksu. The two are very different, so it's all about what you're in the mood for. The buddae-jjigae came with kimchi, beef, sausage (hot dog), ham, rice cakes, mushrooms, and soy bean sprouts. It was terrific. The broth was deep red-orange in color. The stew was full with flavor and legit spicy. It brought the heat. There are two spicy levels on the menu: regular spicy and extra spicy. We had the regular spicy and, as a lover of spicy food, I found it to be satisfyingly spicy. This was a very savory and hearty stew filled with plenty of soft/tender processed meat. The slices of rice cake were delectable; smooth, soft, and chewy. I wish there was more rice cake, but they could only fit so many ingredients into the bowl. The chicken kal-guksu was fantastic. The large bowl contained very appetizing thick-cut noodles, tender morsels of boneless chicken, carrots, scallions, Korean zucchini, and more. The bowl was topped with fried noodles to give the otherwise soft and "squishy" textured bowl a contrasting hard and crispy consistency. A jar of red chili oil was served on the side in order to give the soup more spice and flavor. On its own, the broth was very mild (some would describe it as bland), but it's by design. The red chili oil was definitely needed for us. Overall, the kal-guksu was nicely prepared and all of the ingredients were fresh. I liked how tender the pieces of chicken were and the smooth and slippery noodles had an enjoyable chewiness to them. Rice was served with each entree and we had the option of white rice or Korean purple rice with beans. Go with the purple rice. It tastes better and it's probably healthier for you. Banchan included kimchi, spicy bean sprouts, vinegared jalapenos, and fishcake slivers. Everything was great. The kimchi was on the fresher side, crisp and delicious. Service by Jenny was outstanding. read more
Bally Budaejjigae is in the place where Busan Fish Cake Factory used to be. That place obviously didn't do too well in this location so let's see how Bally Budaejjigae does. The menu has 3 main options: 1.) Budaejjigae 2.) Asada Platter 3.) Seafood Stew All these options are design to be shared just due to the portion sizes that are available. I ordered the Budaejjigae this visit so I'll only be commenting on that. If you ever had Korean Army stew before. This is basically it. It's thick heavy stew with rice sticks, hot dogs, spam, kimchi and who lot of other stuff all mixed together to create a very filling meal. The stew is red and spicy. It taste great if you add the ramen noodles to it. Adding a slice of cheese is optional but it goes surprisingly well with the dish. Overall, I'll definitely have to try out the other options the next time I come back but based on the first visit it left me satisfied. read more
While searching for something new and tasty to eat on Friday night, we stumbled upon Bally Budaejjigae. This took the place of Busan Fish Cake (I believe that was the previous restaurant's name) in the Assi Plaza (but not the food court inside Assi Supermarket). There were two other groups eating inside when we got to the restaurant around 10pm (don't judge on my late night eating habits...). Since there were only two of us and plenty of seating, we were seated briskly and ordered budaejjigae for 2, with the addition of ramen for an additional cost. The cheese (aka Kraft single) is free! Just ask for refills if you need more - they bring it out with the banchan. Speaking of banchan, I didn't love the kimchi at first but it grew on me the more budaejjigae I had. The kimchi is a little more sour for my taste. I loved the leek banchan and the fish cake. The budaejjigae for 2 was more than enough, especially with rice. I originally thought it was a bit pricey but it ended being super meaty and chockfull of bean sprouts, spam, ground beef, hot dog and rice cakes. I found the broth to be super flavorful and full of depth. You can also request additional broth to add to the budaejjigae. Be sure to wait a little before adding the ramen to the soup. Pro tip - add the cheese on top of the ramen for some cheesy ramen! Next time, I definitely want to come back and try the asada platter - but might bring more than just one other person next time. While prices may seem high on sight, once you place your order and receive your food, you should be pleased with quality and value! read more
6 years ago
Wow! I didn't know what to expect when I decided to try budaejjigae. I'm fairly adventurous and will try any food once. As far as Korean food goes I have only had Korean fried chicken (I'm not wholly sure if that is more of a fusion thing or if it is a typical Korean staple) and Korean bbq. I figured since I am a fan of pho then maybe I would enjoy this (I understand pho isn't Korean). I think this may very well take over as a comfort food for me during the winter. I'm very pleased that I took the risk and I will most certainly go back. Bring your appetite and make sure that you can take spice (not extremely spicy but definitely spicy enough). Here's hoping that this place remains open a long time to come! read more
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Such a wonderful place to get Korean food!!! Been coming here for years and the spicy squid udon stir fry is a must try read more
5 years ago
I heard about this place from a YouTube video. I've heard about Budaejigae (Korean Army Stew) from YouTube and I always have wanted to try it. The place is located in a shopping center with a lot of other seemingly great places and an Asian Supermarket that is was excited to check out. I got the Budaejigae for one, and it was the perfect amount for me. And I naturally liked this dish, it seems very authentic. And the sizzling rice is the perfect compliment. Also major kudos to the waiters who worked hard and attended to me even though they had a full house. I would love to come back with friends to try the bigger portions. read more
5 years ago
We really enjoyed the food and all of the staff were super friendly and attentive! First time trying since we moved to the area and we will definitely go back. The Tonkatsu portion size was huge and tasted great! And can't go wrong with budaejjigae. We only knew about this place because of youtuber Strictly Dumpling lol read more
3 years ago
Love the Budaejiggae here ! It's authentic and always tastes delicious. Love the rice that comes with it too. Everyone is always so kind and accommodating. English menus are hanging on the side of the booths. Everything is clean enough no complaints read more
3 years ago
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1291 Old Peachtree Rd NW
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This is probably a silly question since Budaejjigae often incorporates ham and sausage, but does anyone know if there are there any non-pork alternatives for the meat? Or is there spam or hot dogs available without pork in it? Thank you!
We're happy to try to accommodate your dietary restrictions! Our classic budaejjigae contains ground beef as well as pork sausage and ham, but we can substitute the pork items with a little extra ground beef or tofu. The budaejjigae comes with baked…
