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Kochi Maru

3.6 (137 reviews)
ModerateChinese, Korean
Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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Good for kids
Good for groups

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Millie C.

Giving two stars for the nice service, if not then only one star. The service was nice but sooo so slow and we had to flag server down multiple times for many things! Food wise: 1 star. The food was quite nasty to be honest. The beef and pork skewers were TINY! And half of the skewer was the fatty meats that you cannot even chew through. On one of the lamb skewers, there was a piece of hair too but my friends are nicer than me, cause they just took the hair off and said it'll be fine since we're grilling the meat lol. It was flavorless as well. They expect you to just use the dry seasoning for the food. The fried pork, please!?!? What pork ?!? There was absolutely no meat in the sweet and sour pork. It was thin! All you could taste was oil and fried dough. We also got the stirred fried squid. But the sauce was sooo bad. For $20! There was barely any squid. The sauce was definitely weird tasting. The cold noodles were probably the only thing that was decent. But, not much flavor as well. Also, after one or two rounds of grilling you need extra charcoal if not then the meat will not cook and takes forever. Again, we didn't know and had to flag down our server. Overall, would not recommend this establishment! The food here is nasty and pricy! The ambiance and space was messy and there were a bunch of empty cardboard boxes against the wall.

lamb skewer
Su S.

Absolutely loved this hidden gem in Doraville! The lamb skewers were juicy and flavorful, and the Guo Bao Rou (crispy sweet & sour pork) was hands-down the best I've had in years. Also loved the cold noodles with pickled veggies--super refreshing! Great drink options like fruity soju and honey pomelo tea. Perfect spot for groups too--they have big tables and even private rooms. Will definitely be back!

Jackie O.

It's been the hidden spot. The sweet and sour pork was so good. The new salad dish was killing it.t

Top left: chicken; Top right: lamb; Center left: pork belly; Center right: bacon wrapped mushroom; Bottom: beef
Robin R.

I was scoping out Yelp for something different to eat for dinner and Kochi Maru popped up in my suggestions. It has mixed reviews but sometimes you find diamonds in the rough. Service is hands-off as many reviewers noted, but we kinda enjoyed being able to have a conversation without interruption. We didn't mind getting our own drink refills from the deli fridge that was nearby and when we were ready to go, it was not hard to get our server's attention for to-go containers. Now to describe the food ... Delicious! We went overboard in our ordering, which made our tab pretty expensive only because we couldn't decide what we wanted to try on our first visit. Notice I said first visit - hubby declared as we were leaving, "we will come back!". LOL . Here's run down of the items we ordered: Spicy Rice Noodle soup - top dish of the night! So flavorful! We wish it had more veggies, it was noodle heavy. More bok choy, more bean sprouts, and more bean curd (there was only 2pcs) please. Salted Vegetables (cold dish) - tied for top dish of the night!! The picture on the menu had more variety of veggies than what we received, but the flavor was outstanding so it was ok. Spicy, slightly salty (not in a bad way), savory, fresh - amazing! Skewers... Lamb - these were hubby's favorite Beef - better than other places but needed the extra spice they give you at the table. Pork Belly - alright, also needed the extra spice. I found that eating the pork belly with the beef enhanced the bite. Chicken - surprisingly very good. Moist and flavorful. Bacon Mushroom - another winner. Bacon could have been cooked a bit more for additional texture contrast (I like crispy bacon best) "Exotic" menu choice was BBQ Pork Feet - we try our best to try something new that we have never eaten before anytime we can and this fit the bill. Wasn't bad, but probably would not order again. If you like the fatty part of pork belly or a steak, you would like these. All in all - give Kochi Maru a try. Enjoy the delicious relaxing laid back meal and definitely try the soup and cold salad!

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Giao O.

The food was tasty but the portion was too small for a large group. Service was great as there was not that many people inside the store. Good place to hangout for couples or small groups of friends.

Sophie L.

Authentic and delicious Chinese food. The skewers are great, juicy and tender and easy to remove from stick. I recommend trying out the pork belly skewer and sweet and sour pork!

Karla C.

I didn't think I'd like it but it was good, I loved the spice/seasoning they provided to dip the meat in. Do be warned that it takes a bit for the meat to cook and you can only put very few skewers at once. Also, the skewers are small so it can be very easy to spend more than intended though you do get a good amount per order. Place is small and not very accomodating for very large groups but still definitely worth a visit.

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Briana N.

Overall a pretty decent place to grab a meal, but I wouldn't say I was wow-ed or anything. To start, the service was very slow, which was confusing because the restaurant was not busy at all at the time. We had a hard time getting the workers attentions even when they were in view and it kind of seemed like they were trying to avoid checking up on us. Eventually, we were able to put in our order and we got: Lamb skewers - these were delicious and pretty tender! They were seasoned well and I like that we had a plate of this spice rub that we could add on if we wanted. Definitely a solid choice. Pork belly skewers - these were definitely more fatty so depending on your preference, you might like these more. But I preferred the lamb. But still, so yummy! Rice cakes - I loved these. The texture was magnificent. So crispy on the outside but still so soft and chewy on the inside. I do wish they had drizzled some honey on it, because I think that would have taken it to the next level, but still good! Bread with condensed milk - I think I was most disappointed with these. It was still good but I wish we had more condensed milk. Because the breads are pretty thick, and there was only a thin drizzle of condensed milk, there was a lot of plain dry bread we had to get through. And we asked for some more condensed milk but it was like they added a few more drizzles and that was it. Maybe if you get this, ask if you can get like a dipping container on the side or something.

Sweet and sour pork
Ron P.

Had a bunch of lamb sticks and sweet and sour pork. The food was alright and I thought sweet and sour pork was a bit subpar.

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Vic N.

I saw this place being advertised on social media so decided to give it a try. We came on a Saturday evening and it was empty. The decor was very random (huge cartoon figures on the wall), outdated chairs and tables, dark lighting, one tv screen playing Chinese songs. I've had Chinese skewers so I know what it tastes like. It's a good price $18 for 10 skewers - usually it's much pricier in other places. I ordered the beef, lamb, pork, and chicken. The quality was very inconsistent. Some of the meat was tender while others were really tough. I was disappointed at the lack of consistency with the meat. It was bland. I could taste the spice but it still lacked flavor. You are given a mixture of spices on your plate but it still wasn't enough. We also didn't receive any service. The server didn't stop by our table. We had to physically get up and look for him. A pretty disappointing experience.

Erika M.

The experience was absolutely fantastic! The owners came to the table, chatted with us, showed us how to grill the food, and told us their story. Definitely the BEST Korean BBQ in Atlanta. And of course the food was absolutely DELICIOUS! * La experiencia fue absolutamente fantástica! Los dueños vinieron a la mesa, charlaron con nosotros, nos mostraron cómo asar la comida y nos contaron su historia. Definitivamente el MEJOR korean bbq en Atlanta. Y, por supuesto, la comida era absolutamente DELICIOSA!

Lamb, Beef, Pork Belly Skewers
John H.

This Chinese-Korean skewer place still holds its own against the competition with their unique skewer cooking tables. Just note that the drinks fridge is sometimes self-service and the waiters won't always check up on you. Purely food based review: Lamb - My personal favorite, juicy and not too gamey. Beef - Pretty standard and great with the numbing spice mix. Pork Belly - Really juicy and another great option to get. Shrimp - They cooked ours so you'll have to work to get it off the shell. Pretty decent. Squid - precooked and cut for us, really good with the spice glazed over it. Beef Tripe salad - Numbing spice and cuts of tripe, I'd only order if you like it. Beef Cucumber Salad - A good option to get alongside all the skewers! Note that rice is extra but portions are sharable between 2 people.

beef, beef tongue, and chicken heart skewers

I originally found this restaurant while scrolling through Instagram reels and thought the concept was fresh: skewers that you can roast yourself. However, we found that you have to specifically request to roast your own skewers (at no extra charge). Otherwise, they came out a bit cold from the kitchen. The prices are a bit expensive ($18 for entrees such as lamb or beef). The more exotic meats that we tried (chicken heart and beef tongue) tasted good but were about $10 for 4-5 skewers of each, if I remember correctly. As another review mentioned, they give you an extra plate of savory, powdered seasoning to dip your skewers in. Additionally, we tried the spicy lamb soup, which was spicy (burns your throat the same way chili oil would if swallowed too fast/incorrectly) and had a generous amount of lamb. I would say give this place a try if you're into meat skewers!

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Overall, I wasn't satisfied with the food, but the service was good. The staff were friendly and polite.

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Poor service and small portions. Not worth the money. The skewers take way too long too cook.

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The service is so limited and there is no waiter when you need something. The food is too salty.

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Horrible service, bad attitude, and a rude server (the girl with the mask on). We left without dining here. We came on a Wed afternoon.

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Purp rice bowl with fried chicken bites (lots of parts, filling, pretty)
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Char-broiled Angus Short Rib Beef marinated with sweet soy house sauce
Char-broiled Angus Short Rib Beef marinated with sweet soy house sauce
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Char-broiled Bulgogi Bibimbap with fresh vegetables in hot red pepper paste
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