I ordered at the counter and then you sit and wait for the food. Came out in less than 20 minutes…read more It was a really big plate my spouse and I shared. It had a nice back room as well I guess for larger parties I will definitely be back. I believe my meal was $20. Not bad for two people

TLDR: Food 3.5/5, Atmosphere 3/5, Service 1/5. Would pick up food to go but would not choose…read moreto dine in again. During my short time in the Buford area, I've come to this place twice in the last two days. The food brought me back as well as proximity to our hotel, however if I were local, the service would drive me away. The type of staff that seems more, interested in hanging out and talking with each other than actually serving the customers. First day I was here. I got the bulgogi Omurice dish and it was tasty. I expected the omelette actually cover the entire portion of rice (top and bottom like an omelette which it didn't. Nevertheless, served piping hot in the stone dish and the flavors were good and not overpowering, and the portion was large. A decent value. The second day, after learning a lesson from the previous one, my wife and I split the Bulgogi fried rice dish (which she had gotten the day before.) Again, the flavors did not disappoint. The rub came when my cousin and I, who have two Independent families and who paid separately, were bulked together as one large group so that a mandatory service fee could be tacked on. When I asked, they said the computer made them charge the service fee. This is in addition to having the system prompt for a tip in addition. The ironic part is that we weren't even standing next to each other in line. Then if you are going to charge a service fee, we would expect to have some solid service that is pretty prompt. Small things such as being able to get water when and as soon as you sit down (perhaps they were busy?), as well as having the sufficient amount of silverware (perhaps they just miscounted?) and actually people smile when they're helping you (perhaps it was the end of the day and they were tired?). Lots of hypotheticals. Just a higher expectation of service, especially when being subject to this service fee. Nevertheless, the family enjoyed the food. We are in and out and about 45 minutes and I'm leaving town today so it doesn't really matter but if you're looking for great service, this isn't the place for you but if you just need a quick bite to pick up and take back to your home or hotel,, go for it.

Came here with co-workers and we were pleased with everything. From the service to the food. We…read morewere sat fast and got the food going even faster. The meat portion sizes are big , bring your appetite. Good place for groups.

(Would absolutely return, but my jeans may never forgive me)…read moreThrill Korean Steak and BBQ - Buford, GA First impressions: We walked into Thrill expecting the usual KBBQ chaos -- screaming tabletop grills, flying lettuce, and that one friend who overcooks everything into charcoal briquettes. Instead we got... vibes? Like, actual nice vibes. The place is sleek, modern, and somehow smells like victory and garlic at the same time. Dangerous combination. Service: 10/10, no notes. We never had to wave anyone down for more banchan, which in KBBQ is basically a miracle on par with parting the Red Sea. Food: Oh honey. * Banchan game: Strong. The kimchi was doing backflips on my tongue, the potato salad was creamy crack, the fried rice cakes were so addictive I considered hiding them in my purse. * Meat quality: Top tier. The pork jowl (samgyeopsal) was so fatty and glorious I briefly considered proposing to it. The "Thrill Prime Ribeye" lives up to the hype -- marbled like a Renaissance painting and basically melts. We also tried the garlic soy marinated galbi and I'm still thinking about it during meetings. Rude. * One tiny gripe: The spicy pork bulgogi could've used another punch of heat. My husband (who thinks black pepper is "wild") loved it, but I wanted it to slap me a little harder. Value: Very solid for the quality. $50ish per person all-you-can-eat and we waddled out feeling like we robbed the place. Pro tip: Pace yourself or you'll hit the meat coma wall around round three and start making bad life choices (see: ordering dessert). Atmosphere: Clean, bright, great ventilation (my hair did not smell like a campfire, which is a first in the history of Korean BBQ). They've got K-pop or the tv playing but not at migraine volume, so you can actually hear your dining companions confess their sins between bites. Verdict: Thrill is dangerously good. Buford finally has a KBBQ spot that can hang with the Atlanta heavyweights, and it's somehow less than 10 minutes from the Mall of Georgia (perfect for post-shopping regret eating). Bring stretchy pants, an empty stomach, and friends who won't judge you when you hit the order your 4 round of meats or drinks. We're already plotting our return. My waistline is filing a formal complaint, but I'm ignoring it.

Over the holidays, I tried out 985 BBQ on a Saturday around lunch time. 985 BBQ overtook an old…read moreGolden Corral location so the interior is very open and spacious. We were happy to find out that the lunch menu applies on the weekends too! $24.99 for lunch and $29.99 for dinner. You can opt for the dinner menu if you want more beef options. Since it was our first visit, we stuck with the lunch and it was more than enough for us. Some of the meats we ordered: - Beef Brisket - Beef Bulgogi - Spicy Beef Bulgogi - Pork Belly - Spicy Pork Belly I enjoyed the beef brisket and pork belly the most. Banchan offered are japchae, corn cheese, kimchi, sesame broccoli, pickled radishes, egg soufflé and rice. Japchae, sesame broccoli and egg soufflé was tasty. I wasn't a fan of the corn cheese as it came out in these little aluminum cups with cheese on top and it's left on the grill until the cheese melts. The service is good. You cook the meat yourselves here, but our server came around to take our orders and change the grills pretty often. 985 also offers a ramen bar for an additional cost at the center of the restaurant. They have a ton of ramen options for you to choose from and various toppings to add a la carte. Overall, it's a decent AYCE KBBQ at a good value. Nowadays, $25 AYCE KBBQ spots are rare and for that price point, I'd consider this a 3.5 rounded up to 4 star.

I tried this KBBQ restaurant with a couple of friends in the Duluth area. The place wasn't packed…read morewhen we got there around 7 pm on a Friday night. Beef and pork combo for four, lots of beer and soju, and extra side dishes. The side dishes were pretty tasty, much better than the meat... Service was not bad

This place was so so good! The staff were beyond friendly and the man behind the counter made us…read morecomplementary coffee because it was cold out. I would rate it 10/5 if I could. Cannot express enough how delicious the food was either. The place was so cute and whoever was on aux has amazing taste in music! Fantastic experience all around !!!!

Great! I've tried the Sugarloaf location before and was in the area to try this again after not…read morecoming for a couple of years. They made the bowls smaller and price was more expensive, but I know this chain is decently popular now. Food is good, this is like a Korean chipotle where you pick the ingredients you want to build your own bowl. My bulgogi was tasty although a little tough. The potatoes were very hard though. Rice was top notch and they had fresh veggies. Atmosphere was wonderful. Very clean and bright in here, nothing much to note. Music was soft and low for holding a conversation. Service was good. Made our bowls fast and had a kind voice. Overall A, I recommend coming earlier in the day for some fresher ingredients.

A hidden gem Once you walk in, it's a clean and spacious…read morelocation with a few booths available for dinning. Our cashier was decent and gave good recommendations. Our food was DELICIOUS. Crispy, fresh and made to order. The foods flavors were immaculate. Will be coming back!

Sunday dinner with my mom is a standing tradition, and on this particular week we did the classic…read moreback and forth of "what do you want to eat" until I mentioned b.bq Chicken. The moment I said Korean fried chicken, she lit up like I had just announced free dessert for life, so the decision was instantly made. Ordering online was quick and painless, with clear tracking that let me know exactly when to leave the house. By the time I pulled up to the window, everything was ready and handed over piping hot, which is honestly the dream when you are picking up food and want maximum crunch preservation. We went with the honey garlic boneless, the soy garlic boneless, and an order of beef dumplings, and the flavors were exactly why this place stays in our regular rotation. The chicken had that signature ultra crisp coating that stays crunchy even after the drive home. Not just crispy, but the kind of crunch you can hear before you taste it. The honey garlic was sweet, savory, and sticky in the best way, coating each piece without turning it soggy. The soy garlic brought a deeper, umami rich flavor that felt balanced and satisfying without being overly salty. The dumplings rounded everything out perfectly. Tender wrappers, flavorful filling, and just the right companion to all that crispy goodness. Everything tasted fresh, hot, and consistent with what we have come to expect. No surprises, no drop in quality, just dependable deliciousness that makes you wonder why you would order fried chicken from anywhere else. Most importantly, my mom was thrilled, and that alone makes this place a Sunday dinner hero. When the food is this good and pickup is this easy, it is hard to argue with tradition.

Naju is amazing. They have all the Korean soup options, whether you're craving naengmyeon or a warm…read moresoup like galbitang. It's kiosk order, so you don't need to stand in line and wait for other people. They have a bone broth dispenser, and that broth is *chefs kiss*. I probably drink three cups of it. And when you pick up your food, there's a grab and go area for kimchi, salt/pepper, sauces, utensils, so you can prepare your table how you want. I absolutely love this concept and I want to come back for every single soup. I got the regular galbitang and it did not disappoint. A note is that there are absolutely no vegetarian options, even the mandu has meat in it.

We had naengmyeon (cold noodles) and mandu (dumplings) for lunch at Naju Myunok yesterday. It was…read moregood. This is a popular, casual, quasi-cafeteria-style Korean restaurant in Duluth. This restaurant soft-opened in March 2024 and officially opened in April 2024 in the old Breakers Korean barbecue space near the defunct Gwinnett Place Mall, and I-85 at Pleasant Hill Rd (exit 104). It's spacious, but can fill up quick. We arrived at noon on a Saturday and there were still plenty of open tables. However, by the time we left, shortly after 1pm, it was packed with people looking for tables. Someone jumped on our table as we were getting up to leave. This is not a sit-down restaurant. Instead, you order at one of two touchscreen kiosks at the entrance and then wait for your number to be called to pick up your food. Everything is self-serve, from condiments to hot broth. You also bus your own table. Here's what three of us got: B3. Heo [sic] Naengmyeon ($16.99) - spicy sweet potato starch noodles with raw fish (should be spelled "hoe") C3-B1. Naengmyeon and Yuk Jeon ($20.99) - cold sweet potato starch noodles and thinly sliced beef pancake C1-B1. Naengmyeon and Dwaeji Yang Nyum Gui ($18.99) - cold sweet potato starch noodles and grilled pork neck D4. Kimchi Son Mandu ($11.99) - handmade kimchi dumplings My wife and I love naengmyeon. We thought Naju's version was good, especially in this fast-casual format. To nitpick, the noodles stuck together and the ice melted too fast. Regardless, I found the noodles to be delicious, refreshing, and satisfying. The spicy version came with a small bowl of icy broth on the side. The raw fish, beef pancake, and grilled pork neck were all tasty and of decent quality. As for the handmade kimchi dumplings, they were legit. Big and filling. In addition to naengmyeon, Naju also offers a variety of Korean soups (e.g., seolleongtang - ox bone soup and gomtang - beef bone soup) and LA galbi (grilled short ribs). During our visit, the pickup counter was staffed by a bunch of ajummas (Korean middle-aged women), basically Korean lunch ladies. I'd come back. This place seems ideal for a quick stop for an easy and reliable Korean meal / comfort food.

A good Korean restaurant that serves quality Bossam - boiled pork wraps in the Suwanee area of…read moreGeorgia. The side dishes were pretty good and fresh especially the kimchi. Fast service, nice Korean ambiance, and plenty of refills to fill you up.

The food and service was amazing. The Bibimbap was fresh and delicious. I loved all the sides and I…read moregot a kick out of the macaroni salad one. The mackerel seemed deep fried so I won't be ordering it again here unless they can prepare it a different way so it's less oily. I like it better at the restaurant down the street on the other side of 85. Also their barley tea was good. We got dessert at Mozart next door.

First time having Korean food. This was great. Even though we had it for lunch, we are set for…read more dinner and breakfast tomorrow lol. Especially reccomend the beef stew.

Such good food here and they give a lot of side dishes. The soup that came out before my bibimbap…read morewas insane. The portions are sooo big too. Service is good, everyone is so friendly and accommodating. Definitely would come back again!!!

We love this place! My family and I came here for my birthday and it was amazing…read more I mean the food? Just heavenly! The service? Spot on! And the bathrooms are clean! They sent my desert out on a little robot that sang happy birthday 10/10, great experience!

The food and appetizers were amazing. My server cooked everything for me and suggested what sauce…read morewould go with each protein. The decor was interesting as well. One of the best Korean BBQ experiences. Will be coming back!

Very good eel rice, I ate it and it was quite tasty, also service was good as well, and they have…read moreyummy tea

First time trying this place. Loved the clean and modern look of the place. Our server, Grace,…read morewas very knowledgeable and courteous. Took time making sure we understood the menu. Banchan was simple yet full of flavor. Tofu soups were excellent...they definitely offer variety of flavors that are hard to find anywhere else. Excellent experience overall.