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    Cow Wow Korean BBQ

    4.3 (115 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Les M.

    Very very decent. The service was great. They have different packages with different kinds of meat(s) as well, can't recall which this 1 was but i paid about $130+

    Brian H.

    I'm officially updating and upgrading my rating for CowWow to 5 stars once again. They did a fantastic job hosting my son's birthday and everything was perfect with highest quality meats served. We ordered a combo for 6 and this was plenty for all 7 of us. Absolutely fantastic Korean BBQ can be had at Cow Wow Korean BBQ and the service and ambiance was superb as well so no minus stars there. We came for a late lunch and enjoyed a relaxed and very enjoyable Korean BBQ meal and everything was to a very high standard. Health score and proper handling of the food is no longer a concern whatsoever. They are open late till 2:00 a.m. so late eaters can enjoy some mean Korean BBQ grilled over charcoal. Honestly, this has to be one of the top three Korean barbecue places in all of Georgia and possibly even in all of USA. 5 stars is an understatement. Thank you Cow Wow!

    Imani G.

    Went to Cow Wow Korean BBQ for date night and it did not disappoint! From the moment we walked in, the vibe was warm and inviting. I truly appreciated our server. At most Korean BBQ spots, I find myself a little lost when it comes to ordering or figuring out all the side dishes, and sometimes when I ask questions, I get that "you should already know" look. Not here! She was so friendly, patient, and very informative. She broke down the menu, explained each side dish, and made sure we knew exactly what we were getting. It honestly made the whole experience way more enjoyable. The food itself was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked right at our table. Great food, great service, and a great atmosphere, Cow Wow will definitely be seeing us again!

    Brian X.

    I visited on a Friday night, and the place was packed--which is always a great sign that the food is worth it. I ordered the "Group of Four Meats" platter, featuring brisket, short rib prepared three ways (marinated, fresh, and boneless), ribeye, and rib fingers. You can also swap the pork neck for extra brisket, and I went with that option. The sides were solid and came with the classics: kimchi, pickled Napa cabbage, a ginger-dressed salad, onions, mashed potatoes, pickled radish, corn cheese, and eggs. Now, onto the star of the show--the meats. Each cut was thoughtfully prepared, tender, and bursting with flavor. The subtle charcoal smokiness really elevated the experience. At $185 for four people, this platter is an excellent value for the quality and variety you get. Overall, I'd definitely come back again

    Meat from Cow wow combo for 4
    Alex K.

    Fantastic meal! I've been here before but this time we had 6 people (2 kids) so we got the combo for 4 which gives you more selection of meat. There was plenty. I love the egg they pour around meat which you can get more of. The meat is fresh and delicious, marinated or not. Everything was spot on. My new favorite Korean bbq!

    Marni M.

    My siblings and I came here on a Saturday night to find them about half way full. We got seated right away by their kind host after finding easy parking in their lot. Between the three of us, we shared the combo for two which included eggs, salad, cream corn, and soy bean stew. Plus there's always the sides of onion, few types of daikon, kimchi, and green peppers with ssamjang. We also split the beef tartar which was the first time I've ever had it and I am absolutely in LOVE with it. Would 10/10 come back just for this for how fresh, sweet, and spicy it is! All the meats were cooked and seasoned well. Overall, I had a phenomenal experience with delicious food and top notch service. The ambience is super comfortable and reminiscent of the Korean establishments. I would love to come again and recommend others to check them out!

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    Jason H.

    Update: Hands down still the BEST Korean BBQ place I've found in my global travels! The food quality, the service and the vibe are all authentic NEXT LEVEL! And honestly still better than any Korean BBQ place I've ever been in Korea!

    Outside. Storefront during twilight. Located in the same strip mall as All That Korean BBQ.
    Daniel B.

    Cow Wow Korean BBQ is yet another outstanding Korean barbecue restaurant to open in Gwinnett County, in Suwanee. Simply put, it's worth the drive from many places in metro Atlanta. We came from Midtown which took just over 30 minutes in light traffic. For a few folks I know, this is their new favorite Korean barbecue joint in metro Atlanta. I've heard from multiple people - some Korean/Korean-American - that think Cow Wow currently has some of the best, if not *the* best, meat quality in Georgia. I agree with them, but it's also hard for me to say definitively because I've had so much great Korean barbecue in metro Atlanta over the years and many of those experiences have been spread apart, timewise. That said, the meat quality we experienced here was indeed superb and certainly among the best we've had in recent memory. In addition, service was incredible. It solidified the five-star rating for me. Like other Korean barbecue restaurants, the staff here took a tag-team approach to serving and cooking for us. They were friendly, super attentive, and had great attitudes. This crew appeared to genuinely enjoy working with one another which elevated the mood/environment. The server who cooked for us the most was a young Korean lady named Stephanie. She was amazing. She stayed on top of everything. I regularly see servers bounce around different Korean barbecue restaurants in Gwinnett and asked her if she's worked anywhere else. She hasn't. She considered working at the older and more established 678 and 9292 restaurants in Duluth, but chose Cow Wow due to proximity. She went above and beyond and we made sure to take care of her and her team in return. Stephanie's coworker/buddy, another young Korean lady, noticed my wife was wearing a white blouse. She brought my wife an apron to wear because she didn't want my wife's blouse to get dirty. In all my years of eating Korean barbecue, I've never seen that before. It was unexpected and really nice of that server to do. Finally, the other server who did a substantial amount of cooking for us was an older Chinese-Korean lady who spoke both Mandarin and Korean. She spoke Mandarin to my wife and our friend. She made sure to cook the meats at the right pace for me since I'm a slow eater. At some Korean barbecue restaurants, I've felt rushed. Not here and I appreciated that. Needless to say, service was A+. Cow Wow opened in March 2023 in the same strip as All That Korean BBQ (next door, opened February 2019) and the Suwanee location of BBQ Chicken (two doors down). This space used to be a CVS Pharmacy. The main difference between Cow Wow and All That is quality. Cow Wow doesn't serve unlimited all-you-can-eat (AYCE) Korean barbecue, All That does. Cow Wow is more expensive, but the high-quality meat is worth it. And despite the set-menu, a-la-carte-nature of Cow Wow, the three of us ended up leaving absolutely stuffed with lots of leftovers to take home. Leftovers from a Korean barbecue restaurant are rare for me. That's how much food we got. Cow Wow serves generous portions. During our visit, they offered five combos and 16 individual meat options. To give you an idea on pricing, a five-course combo for two cost $109.99 and a 10-course combo for six cost $299.99. Lunch specials, not necessarily Korean barbecue, are available Monday-Friday, 11:30am-2:30pm. We got the combo for four ($199.99) which came with: * Thinly Sliced Brisket * Boneless Short Rib * Fresh Short Rib * Marinated Short Rib * Rib Eye * Pork Neck * Marinated Rib Finger Every meat course was phenomenal with just the right amounts of marbling, seasoning, and/or marinade. Terrific flavors and textures. In general, succulent, rich, and tender. Banchan (side dishes) included salad, buchu kimchi (garlic chives kimchi), pickled radish and jalapeno, pink ssam mu slices (pickled daikon), fishcake, potato salad, fresh kimchi, and spicy pickled bean sprouts. Also included was egg cooked on the side of the grill (I love places that do this), corn cheese served sizzling on a skillet (bonus points for that), and steaming-hot doenjang-jjigae (fermented soybean paste stew, spicy). Condiments included sesame oil with salt and pepper and ssamjang (fermented soybean and red chili paste). We also got a bottle of Soon Hari Peach Soju ($14.99). While not bad, it tasted a bit mediciney. The dining rooms are spacious and outfitted with charcoal grills with adjustable hoods. Many places, like Breakers in Duluth and Ari in Johns Creek, have downdraft vents. Those are good, but not perfect. I think these adjustable hoods are even better. They directly suck up smoke from the grills. Clean grills were used for each meat course and grill types differed depending on the meat (as it should be). I will say Cow Wow doesn't have the "nicest" ambiance among the stiff local competition, but it's still pretty solid and functional. They have a couple private rooms in the back. Parties of six or more can book via OpenTable.

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    Scott B.

    Delicious late night treat as open until 3am . . . so much better than American fast food. Deliciously fresh and unique.

    Emily Y.

    I visited Cow Wow for my friend's birthday. I had never been to an al a carte KBBQ before so this was a first. A plus is that they are open until 3AM (as advertised out front) so if you need a late night meal it might be a place to go. We went on a Friday night and it was packed. I will say that once all of our food and drinks started coming out, the table was nowhere near big enough to fit everything. We were juggling plates and dishes around and it was still super cramped. We ordered the dinner for 4, which I believe was around $150ish. Unlike most KBBQ places, they cook for you here. The banchan (side dishes) provided were plentiful but I cannot say I was a huge fan of most of them. As someone who doesn't like food that is super spicy or fishy, that was most of the sides. I was disappointed because I usually find some japchae (glass noodles) or maybe tteokbokki (rice cakes) I can munch on but they didn't have that here. Cow Wow is known for their high quality meats and it shows. Most KBBQs I visit have good meat, but it is full of meat/tendons/etc. It can be difficult at times to chew through to the good meat. This place had very little fat on their cuts- it was mostly meat. However, I'm unsure if this is due to their quality or due to our waiter specifically saying "I cut off the fat before I cook." The combo we ordered came with brisket, boneless short rib, fresh short rib, marinated short rib, rib eye, pork neck and marinated rib finger. I will say a downside is that none of the meat is labeled. Thus, every time we got served I had to ask what we were eating. Eventually I got tired of asking each time so I just ate and tried to make a guess on what it was. Our waiter was great- he was super attentive and cooked everything to perfection. I will say that my favorite meats were the gabli (short ribs) and pork. Not saying that the other meat was bad but I cannot say it was my favorite. At least for the price, there was not a lot of food for me personally that I would come back for. I think if I had liked more of the sides that might make it worth it. However, after leaving my mouth was very dry, meaning the food was quite salty. If you have an issue with high blood pressure/excessive salt, do be aware as the meat is pre-marinated and you don't have much control over it. You may be able to request no marinade but I'm not sure. Overall it was a decent experience but I will say that it is quite pricey.

    Carina R.

    This has got to be my favorite KBBQ spot in the metro Atlanta area. The fact that it's 10 minutes from my parents' house is a big plus! The meat is so fresh and tasty (they showcase it behind glass counters), and the servers cook the meat for you. I also liked the intensity and spiciness of the sides/banchan they put out. A lot of the kpop that played was from the mid to late 2010s which was pretty nostalgic to me. I'd advise if you get the combo for 2, it very comfortably feeds/stuffs 3 people. More than worth it to me. It's about the same price as AYCE if you split that among 3 people. Yummy food, great service, nice and clean facilities. What more can you ask for?

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    Rayna G.

    I dined here for my birthday and did not get celebratory service at all. Staff seemed like they did not want to be there. I did like that there was a private room for large parties and that an automatic gratuity was included. The food was decent but the banchan was unfamiliar to most of us, so we frequently asked about what each item was. There was no offer for drinks or even dessert. Dietary restrictions were assessed with a "that should be fine" rather than certainty. Take out boxes were handed to us shortly after some of my guests even arrived, which is indicative of staff wanting us to leave. Staff did nothing birthday related at all, so my party took it upon themselves to sing for me. Staff then closed our room barrier and stared us down afterward. Having worked in the service industry before, this was disappointing but not surprising.

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    Chai Hong

    4.4(27 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    Great place for lunch. My wife and I stopped by for a quick lunch. We ordered the Tang Su Yuk sweet…read moreand sour crispy pork and the Bokkeum Jja Jang black beans noodle platter. The portion here is hugeeeee. We couldn't finish it and had enough left over for dinner. The crispy pork was very crispy. We liked that the sauce was served separately. The noodles were good, but they weren't al dente enough for my liking.

    Recently tried this restaurant and so glad we did. We ordered Kkanpung Saeu (Shrimp) and Haemul…read moreJjampong (Spicy Seafood Soup). The shrimp were delicious and prepared just like I'm used to. This dish is lightly battered fried shrimp with a soy sauce bases sauce with red pepper and black pepper spices. It also features other sautéed veggies like green peppers and onions. The shrimp were spiced nicely, but also had the flavor of black pepper coming through. A lot of places don't get that right. The perfect mix of that spice red pepper heat and hint of black pepper are exactly why I love about this dish. The shrimp were fried perfectly and the veggies deliciously sauted. The Haemul Jjampong was a flavor and spice bomb. The broth was so flavorful and had a great essence of the seafood in it (squid, mussels, abalone). This soup is also for people not afraid of the spice...it was SPICY, but no so much that it was unenjoyable. The spice complemented the flavor and I loved it. The take-home of the leftovers was just as good the next day! If I had to say anything that they might think of changing, would be the addition of kimchi to the banchan. The banchan was ddanmuji (pickled radish, raw white onions, marinated white onion slivers, and soy marinated peanuts). A little plate mat kimchi to wrap around the Jjampong noodles would be perfection.

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    Buttumak

    4.6(9 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    Stopped by Buttumak for an early dinner after a long drive and we were pretty hungry. When we first…read morearrived, there weren't too many people, but the restaurant started filling up pretty quickly as time went by. By the time we left, it was much busier. I can see why. If we had come a little later, we probably would have had to wait for a table. My wife and I ordered the agu-jjim, and it was really good. It had just the right kind of flavor to enjoy with some soju, and the portion was big enough that we couldn't finish it all. We also tried the pork ribs that they're known for, and they were really delicious. We added the Suwon galbi (beef) too, and that was also very good. The corn cheese and the cheesy steamed egg were great side dishes as well. The staff was friendly and you could tell they were making an effort to take good care of the customers. One thing I really appreciated was that a bottle of soju was accidentally left off our bill. I pointed it out and asked them to add it. Good food, good portions, and fair service. After a long drive, this was definitely a meal worth stopping for. Five stars from us!

    This place speaks like English. I love it! Customers only Korean! I love it! It just means one…read morething to me, it's not fancy, it's legit. Two ladies run the floor. They were efficient and great service. Ordered the beef slices and pork belly for the BBQ. The beef was really good. The pork belly was delicious, didn't feel fatty at all. Both proteins were good and especially good when it's cooked over charcoal. The banchan spread was big. Love the salad and the dressing. We also ordered the only non spicy soup on the menu, it came with 2 large ribs sticking out of stone bowl. The soup is light, rich and flavorful all at the same time. Didn't know that was even possible . Our order was enough to feed all 4 of us. Come here, if you don't speak Korean, just come & point! They'll know and they'll take care of you.

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    4.7(3 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    Love these Food Hall conepts . You can order with a person…read moreor at the kiosks. Not sure if there's a revolving menu but the options were very chicken focused for the different restaurants . I ordered Dorthy's soul bowl 4 shrimps with the Macaroni and Cheese . I was pleasantly surprised at how tasty everything was my one quam is probably I wish 5 shrimp were offered than four . The Mac and cheese ratio to shrimp would have been perfect with 5 if they offer an upcharge for 1 extra I suggest going for it . The cornbread was soft and tasty. I added mild host sauce and it was perfect addition . Thr garlic Parmesan sauce taste like Italian dressing I was very disappointed but very happy it comes on the side so I could taste it first. The service was efficient and the person working the cashier was kind and friendly. Definitely great location with a clean restaurant for dining in love the tables and chairs . When I arrived it was pretty empty hopefully more people learn about this place and looking forward to trying more food hall options .

    Came across this place on Uber eats. Usually I'm skeptical when something sounds too good to be…read moretrue, it's usually gimmicky. Not the case with this place. They have combos that you can customize. I ordered the Chicken combo for 2 and it came with so much food! (my husband eats for 2 himself) Portions were plentiful and everything was really tasty. I love that they give you the choice between steamed and fried dumplings too. I was pleasantly surprised, I am pretty picky with taste and quality. I would order again for sure. Chicken was so crispy, not overly oily and perfectly done. Everything was well packaged, and they even cracked the chicken packaging so it stays crispy.

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    4.2(301 reviews)
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    My friends and I have fond memories of this place, and it's still just as good as before. The…read morerestaurant is warm, and with all the wood, makes for like a cozy cabin or an older house kind of vibe. It completely fits with the nostalgia we were feeling and hanging out with each other again. Service was efficient, and we were easily able to converse with each other. The food is pretty heavy what with it being fried and mostly carbs, but the kimchi and pickled radish help cut the greasiness of it. One of the standout things about this place is that they have DonPas. When we first heard of it, we though it would be fun to get. The donkatsu used for it is thin and fried well. The pork wasn't dry at all, and it was able to hold the pasta and its sauce while remaining crunchy though you definitely should eat it before the sauce truly sets in and changes the texture. For the pasta portion, we went with carbonara pasta, and it was good! Creamy and paired pretty well with donkatsu, which normally has a different type of sauce with it. We also got the UFO fried rice to share. It was filling, and I highly recommend it with egg, cheese, and corn over sauce. That being said, not a fan of the lot to get here. It's got a bit of an decline/incline, not the worst I've experienced, but still something that I took note of. At least my car didn't hit the ground with a scratch like another place I've been to. Leaving can be difficult if it's a busy time with lots of cars, but it's not too bad... I just know I'm not the best driver.

    Hidden all the way at the end, lies Poetree. Inside, it's a cute and warm place with cabin/forest-y…read morevibes. We went fairly early and were seating immediately. Lots to choose from the menu and our food came out quickly. We both got the Donpas, a combo of donkatsu and pasta. Portions were HUGE and lasted me 2 meals! Not to mention, food was super flavorful and freshly made. Weeks later, I am still craving more. Please go here!

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