The new rice cakes are fantastic!!!! It comes with brown sugar syrup. And it totally wasn't too…read moresweet

Everything about this place is a vibe. Cool decor, clean spaces, and items are all well organized…read more There is a huge variety of foods--veggies, tofu, meatballs, milk teas, crepe cake....and a huuuuuuge sauce bar! Also, all the meats we had were really great--they were all flavorful, tender, and beautifully marbled. Broths (we had spicy miso and mala) were also very flavorful, more so than most shabu/hot pot places I've had in Georgia. The thing that drives it all home though is the service. You have excellent servers who are considerate and know when to step away and give you some time, or when to come in and ask if you needed anything else. Our server was friendly, empathetic, and an absolute star. Also, the runners and bussers come in quickly and silently when attending to your table, yet are friendly when responding, well versed on the menu offerings, and quick to take action with anything you needed. I have literally never seen such top tier service at any Asian establishment, let alone restaurants in general. We will be back for the service alone; they contributed greatly to the overall experience so props to management for their excellent employee hiring/training.

Came by on a Friday night with a party of 7 and had to wait about 15 minutes once the whole party…read moregot here. The customer service is amazing! I forgot our guy's name but he was so kind, helpful with suggestions & portioning, and noticed someone dropped their chopsticks and came back with a new pair (we didn't even see him nearby at the time!) - super attentive staff. Now onto the food - delicious!! We ordered the sotteok and corn for apps and the ribs, short rib, and stew for the mains (forgot the actual names). The banchan was refreshing and plentiful. Nice that the meal comes with rice for all. We really loved the bbq meats the most - they were so flavorful and fall off the bone tender. Corn was our fave app. Could have done without the sotteok and stew for more of the other items. Overall will definitely return & bring friends here!

Very fun and tasty experience! I would recommend coming in groups to try everything…read more Really enjoyed the bone in rib. The portion was huge as well as the galbi Jim. that had table side torched cheese!! So delicious! The soup was perfect in rice. Cheese fries and the Mac was absolutely a great side to go with the meal too. Service by John was amazing. He was helpful with the menu selection for our party of 7 and was on top Of refills and things we needed. Overall I will say go ahead and plan your visit! Worth every penny !!

I love this place!! My go-to place for comfort Asian food! As well as overall atmosphere. The…read moreservice here is very hospitable and welcoming.

Outstanding just outstanding…read more Wonderful food and amazing atmosphere and great people

My friends and I visited after I mentioned a high school friend of mine liking this place. Once I…read morerealized where it was... I was skeptical. I do not feel as though downtown Duluth truly captures the amazing food scene of the city, but again, an old friend did like it enough to tell me about it. Inside was pretty spacious. High ceilings and bright. You have to go up front and order, and they'll give you a buzzer to let you know when your food is ready. Pretty standard so far. It's not too loud, even with the music playing in the background, so not bad for hanging out with friends after the food is done, though we didn't. We were all pretty disappointed with our food. It wasn't bad, thankfully, it was just meh. We could've literally drove 5 minutes away for better, so we left as soon as we finished. The good thing is you get to choose what protein you want with your dish, which is nice. However, the chicken katsu here is thin. Also, the K-Fried chicken doesn't really mesh with the pasta. It's like a skewer on the side of your main dish. You can eat them separately and be happy enough. I was ok with the bulgogi, but I would've expected better from a Korean establishment. I haven't tried every single protein option, but I won't lie, tofu in pasta isn't the most appealing to me. For the main dishes, it was pretty bland, especially the omurice. You need the egg and the protein for flavor. The Schezwan pasta wasn't even spicy. At least the carbonara was creamy as it should be.

Updated : The Vongole Two-Item Special is definitely a great combo! The clam pasta pairs really…read morewell with the sweet & spicy Korean chicken and Bulgogi beef. Both proteins were flavorful and satisfying. Spending $20 also came with a free Ade, and I chose the Passion Fruit -- sweet, refreshing, and a perfect match with the meal. Definitely one of my favorite combos here!

1000x yes! The fries were so good, which is such a basic thing but if all I could ever get from…read morethem is fries with their sauces on the side. I'd be happy. Caesar was delicious and fried chicken was juicy. Oh that also have non alcoholic beer which is amazing! Great service also.

"A fine beer may be judged with only one sip, but it's better to be thoroughly sure."…read more-- Czech proverb What's the good word? Good Word Brewing & Public House. We had some time for a few beers before an event in the area and found ourselves at Good Word. The feel is both upscale and casual, with the idea of a public house being front and center in its presentation. The bar is center stage, displaying a deep bar and a pretty big brew lineup. We tried a few samples, and eventually settled on a few different styles. All were delicious. Most breweries have a couple good ones, some mid, and some meh, but all of the beers we tried here were great. The same could not be said about the service, we had two bartenders, the first was friendly and helpful, the second not so much. If the attitude was better behind the bar, this would have been a 5 star review. They have a full bar, and we ordered.espresso martinis as our final round, well done and yummy. Would definitely return when back in the area, and hopefully be served by our first bartender.

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.

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.

TLDR: good service, moderate size portions, full flavor…read more Came for a weekend dinner with a friend. It was in the middle of dinner time but there were plenty of tables. We were greeted quickly at both the door and table. For a dumpling house, there weren't that many options for dumplings. We order two types of dumplings, a noodle dish and an entree on recommendation of the staff. The pork soup dumplings were very soupy on the inside and had a good flavor. The pan fried bao dumplings were alright but morning to write home about; I thought the bun to filling ratio was good for a bao though. For noodles we got the house rice noodles. I typically don't order this but I thought it was really well done with a good ratio of ingredients and flavor. Lastly we ordered the sales egg pork ribs. They were cut to bite size pieces but that's deceptive since they were bone in. Some pieces were all bone and some all meat. While the flavor was good, some might call it dry and the cut made it difficult to eat. While the seasoning for all the dishes were flavorful, I thought the salt was a little heavy. Overall the restaurant was clean with a semi modern decor. The staff were all friendly and tried to be helpful throughout the visit. I'd give it a try if you're in the neighborhood.

There are plenty of parking spaces outside. The service is courteous and prompt. We came at lunch…read moretime, so we selected from their lunch for two combo menu. Overall, we were impressed with their service and food preparation more than the food itself, all the dishes were good, but no dish stands out to my expectations for a Michelin Bib Gourmand, so the price as well. Here was our experience: Appetizer-Signature Salted Chicken: the skin was crispy; we ordered Steamed Pork Dumplings outside of regular menu, it's so so; main dish - Mapo Tofu W. Minced Pork: taste good, tofu was very soft; Stir-Fried Pork Belly with Green Pepper: pork part was good, pepper was on the raw side, not matching the pork; soup - Tofu and Veggies Duck bone Soup: taste diluted with more water; Desert - Peach Gummies with Tremella: cold and smooth. I feel like to give 3 and half stars, but 4 stars anyway.

Easily the best omakase value in the area. Chef Yohan was amazing: precise, warm, and clearly…read morepassionate about what he does. Every piece in the 15-course omakase was fresh and thoughtfully prepared, and the pacing was perfect from start to finish. It was a huge relief not to drive all the way into the city for sushi this good. And for a 15-course omakase, you absolutely cannot beat the price. We'll definitely be back.

A friend and I came here for a quick lunch since we were craving sushi and didn't want to drive all…read morethe way into the city during our lunch break. The price was decent, and at $78 for a 15-course omakase, my expectations honestly weren't very high based on previous experiences at other JAK restaurants. We had reservations and were seated immediately upon arrival, which was a great start. I understand that lunch service operates on a time slot and they need to keep things moving, but having one chef serving eight people felt like a bit much. The entire experience felt rushed from start to finish. Everything came out at a very fast pace, and we were in and out in less than 45 minutes. As for the sushi, unfortunately, it just didn't hit the mark. The rice on several of the nigiri pieces was poorly formed and kept falling apart. The fish didn't taste particularly fresh, and some pieces had a noticeably fishy flavor. The chef also used heavy seasoning on almost every piece, which felt like an attempt to mask the quality of the fish rather than enhance it. I wanted to like this place and gave it a fair shot, but overall, the experience fell short. While the service was efficient, the rushed atmosphere and lackluster sushi made it difficult to enjoy. Unfortunately, I probably won't be returning.

Incredible rolls and great atmosphere…read more Such a unique experience. You start with the 5 course omakase followed by à la carte.

I was recently saddened to hear that Chef Jak passed away after battling cancer and that Chef Jeff…read morehas since taken over. I've had previous experience with Chef Jeff at another sushi spot and he is truly amazing. His skill and consistency definitely shines here. The food is excellent, with fresh fish, well seasoned rice, and handrolls that are thoughtfully prepared and beautifully balanced. The 5 handroll omakase is an absolute steal at $38 and leaves you more than satisfied. Service is friendly, attentive, and welcoming, making the experience enjoyable from start to finish. The ambiance is modern and intimate, perfect for a casual night out or a low key date. Don't skip the drinks. Kitta makes really good cocktails that pair perfectly with the handrolls and elevate the overall experience. Definitely a spot I'd come back to and recommend to any sushi lover.