My friends and I have fond memories of this place, and it's still just as good as before. The restaurant 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. read more

Poetree Cafe - DonPas Carbonara - Korean Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

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Hidden all the way at the end, lies Poetree. Inside, it's a cute and warm place with cabin/forest-y vibes. 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! read more

Poetree Cafe - Poetree Pasta / 포트리 파스타 - Korean Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

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You will find me at Poetree Cafe at least once a week. Their prices are extremely affordable and they have immaculate cottage core vibes. Also, their innovative fusion 분식 menu is one of the best in Georgia. That is why you will find many restaurants directly copying their creations, down to their donpas. I've tried everything here and these are my favorites: 1. Donpas - toothsome pasta of your choice inside of a fried cutlet bowl. 2. Kimbap - massive, delicious, and inexpensive. Tuna Mayo classic hits. 3. UFO Rice - Loaded fried rice on top of omelet, covered in sauce or toppings of your choice. 4. Ttoekbokki- So many flavors to choose from. Service is always welcoming and kind. Protect them at all costs. read more

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The restaurant itself is very intimate and small, but has a cozy vibe to it. The service was honestly not the best. While waiting, we weren't given water. We had to ask for water, utensils, and napkins AFTER receiving our food and had to wait a bit for it and remind them a few times about it. The server at the time made it seem like we were inconveniencing her by asking for basic stuff. Mind you, it wasnt busy at all when we went. Maybe they were just having a bad day tho, so no worries, but def deducting a star for it lol. That being said, the food is here is amazing! Some of the best katsu I've had and hands down amazing jjamppong. I will definitely be coming back, so that server better be prepared to inconvenienced again lol. read more

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So...here I was again, but this time, not so good. As much as I love this restaurant (I mean how great is this idea of a Tonkatsu Bowl??), things are a bit inconsistent. It's like I LOVE it, then hate it, etc.etc. This time, I tried this Tonkatsu Bowl w/ Tteokbokki (I forgot the name)...and also a side order of Corn Cheese. Well, as much as I anticipated a cute presentation of the Tonkatsu Bowl w/ Tteokbokki (as depicted in their ad), it was an utter mess! Primarily because they overloaded the bowl with a ton of tasteless raddish and onions (WAY too much!!)...not so much of the Tteokbokki In fact, the portion of the Tteokbokki itself was very small...it was mostly these chunky cuts of raddish and onions. ?!?!? They also overloaded the sauce. You could barely see the Tonkatsu Bowl. Basically, the presentation was terrible...a total mess!! The taste was good though...as the Tteokbokki wasn't too spicy, and their Tonkatsu is always good. As for the Corn Cheese, it was WAY too cheesy. I barely could taste the corn...just WAY too much cheese. Again, it was a total miss this time. *SIGH* The service was good...and again, I love this restaurant, and I did NOT want to go below 4 stars...but just look at my dish!! IT was a MESS. If this was any other restaurant, I would have rated 2 stars for what I got...but again, this is not a typical restaurant. Hopefully I can bump the ratings back up next time. I just wish they were more consistent with the foods and the presentation here. read more

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Had the "don-pas" which is a combination of donkatsu + pasta. For the pasta, I got the carbonara which was good, and then the donkatsu is just a regular pork katsu. Overall, this place is cool with a nice wooden interior and a pretty unique menu set. My friend really urged on going here for dinner on the night before our 10 miler race, so we dined here and it was a good time. Portions here are also pretty big so be prepared to eat a lot or take some home! read more

Poetree Cafe - Pasta entree - Korean Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

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I always thought this place was a cafe because of the name and never knew they had dishes like pasta! We tried the donpasta and loved the creamy carbonara with the crispy katsu. Its a great combo and a good portion. The dish was about $20. We also tried the ufo kimchi and spam combo for $15. With the cheese corn. We paid for the 3.99 add on sweet potato cheese ball. The rice was good but I didnt think it stood out as much, especially because the kimchi fried rice is something I make at home too. The sweet potato ball was just okay. I brought home a part of the ufo and it heated up well with all the cheese. Still enjoyable. Dishes range from $15 to 20! Service was friendly and you get a pitcher of water at the table. Id go back for the don pasta! read more

Poetree Cafe - Don't pasta - Korean Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

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If you want massive portions, here is the place to go! Food is pretty good. I recommend the donkatsu + choice of pasta. Really filling and tastes great. I enjoyed the carbonara pasta. Service was fine and food came out in decent time despite the restaurant being busy. Restaurant is clean and is dine here again. read more

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This was a tasty and heavy meal! Prepare to take a nap after. The carbonara was creamy and salty. The katsu paired nicely with it. The katsu was very thin, but because it's such a heavy meal I didn't mind it. We also got the basil clams pasta which was also tasty. The basil and clams flavor were light. I'm a big fan of clams, but preferred the carbonara over it. read more

Poetree Cafe - Carbonara with katsu - Korean Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

2025 05 31 19 00 29 Location: Asia (ft. Southern Korea) Duluth Detail: Pasta Kimbab Product: Poetree Kimbab Setting: Next to Table tennis 45 Customers: Kiddos & Kiddos Parents Objective: ? Success Rate: 93% Overall Rating: 5 Stars Reason: ? Service: The waiter serving 6 tables. I remember being a waiter. Good memories. The man. read more

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This place always hits, every option I've tried is always delicious. Perfect spot if u have a craving for korean food, pasta, or fried foods. Cozy "cottage in the woods" aesthetic for a cafe read more

Poetree Cafe - spicy pork donkatsu pasta - Korean Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

Used to come here more often in HS. I've been traveling recently and came back around. I got the beef bulgogi kimbap and the poetree pasta. The server was friendly and welcoming. The restaurant makes you feel like you're at a cafe. It was quiet and enjoyable. The food was still as good as before and it felt like I was back in HS read more

Phenomenal experience from the service to the food. UFO fried rice with kimchi & spam was delightful especially in combination with the oozy steamy bed of corn cheese. We also enjoyed the donkatsu poetree pasta but thought some portions of the cutlet was a bit tough, nonetheless delicious. Great vibes and decor as well. read more

Poetree Cafe - UFO Kimchi Fried Rice / 김치 볶음밥 - Korean Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

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First time here. Loved the pickled daikon. Kimbap: squid tough. Donkatsu: pork overcooked, tough. Jammppong: noodles mushy; very little seafood and few veggies, all of which were overcooked. The tempura was okay: squid tough. read more

This dimly lit, adorable restaurant has fusion Korean dishes along with Korean stable dishes. Their servers are easy to approach, and the cooks bust out scrumptious dishes left and right. Highly recommend this hidden gem. Be aware, closed on Mondays read more

So upset I haven't been here sooner! I've heard of Poetree since they first opened their doors but I've just never made the initiative to stop by. This day my sisters and I decided to meet up for a quick lunch and chose Poetree since it's very close to one of my sister's place of work. Upon entering we were greeted by an outstanding waitress. She was the only one throughout the place and did an amazing job. Not to forget to add she was extremely polite to everyone that came in, greeting, servicing, taking payments, up to thanking us for coming and to have a good day. All the little bows were on another level. Foods we ordered had us all in awe. The donkatsu is definitely the star. And the donkatsu bowl is genius!! I especially loved how crispy the protein was even as leftovers! My least favorite had to have been the menchi donkatsu which I forgot to take a picture of.. it just wasn't what I was expecting. Overall we had a great lunch with plenty of leftovers and as my little nephew said everything was, "so yummy!" read more

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The food was decent. I felt like the portion sizes really varied from dish to dish. My boyfriend had the teriyaki pork belly and while it was delicious, it was more of an appetizer than a meal. I had the build your own UFO with the chicken fried rice, egg, and corn cheese. There was very little corn and that's kind of the reason I ordered the dish to begin with. I liked that the servers don't bother you constantly; if you need assistance you push the button. If you are the needy type of customer this isn't the place for you. read more

Poetree Cafe - Drink menu - Korean Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

Food is absolutely delicious. The portions are enormous and extremely generous with the seasoning and sides. Service was fast, food took almost little to no time coming out, and it is HOT! Poetree can get busy at times and the ambiance felt more akin to a restaurant than a cafe. Overall this place has been my all-time favorites and I would 1,000% recommend anyone-who is in the area-to give Poetree a try! No matter what you order, you cannot go wrong since everything is simply delicious to say the least. However I do personally recommend their katsu, the crispiness of the breading is TO DIE FOR!!!! read more

Poetree Cafe - Korean Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

The restaurant is very cozy and cute, not a lot of seating but it feels very home style and comforting. And the owner was very friendly and patient, serving all the parties. The menu items are unique unique with a lot of cheese and spicy goods sweet potato balls: this is such an amazing dish, especially if you are a cheese lover this will definitely be a must get. It's very similar to an Arancini but the interior is loaded with mushed sweet potato and cheese, which creates a great texture profile of pillowing softness in combination of the gooeyness of the cheese. The flavor is mildly sweet from the sweet potato, but the savory and creaminess of cheese isn't taken away but rather works well synchronized Sweet potato cheese donkatsu: flavoring and texture of the chicken steak stuffing is essentially the same as the sweet potato balls, but the ingredients are encased by a gigantic fried chicken streak. The inside filling is maximized nonetheless of the thinness of the steak. Upon a cut open, the interior sweet potato melted cheese filling oozes out read more

Was searching for cafes and saw some photos and reviews of Poetree. The decor has an old farmhouse aesthetic. I arrived around 5:30pm on a Wednesday and there were only two tables there. It was busier closer to 6:30pm. I was expecting only a coffee house menu but they have a selection of entrees so you can have lunch or dinner here not just a snack. I went with the pork cheese skillet. They have a TV with K-Pop on it, but it isn't too loud. I didn't see a WiFi network and no signs of a password posted in the open. Bring your portable hotspot or read your Kindle or Nook while you wait. While waiting the server brought some radish banchan and some water. The skillet was more than enough for one person. It had pork, cabbage, and onion and a Korean style BBQ sauce on the bottom. The next layer had one side of the skillet covered in mozzarella, the other half with cheddar. The top was covered in nachos. It was a delightful mixture of flavors and textures. It was good for dinner but it's also one of those things you would want late night. My experience here was pleasant and the food was amazing. It's one of those out of the way places that is a treasure if you know where to look. read more

Poetree Cafe - Pork cheese skillet - Korean Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

I came here on my actual birthday, daring to try something different. I finished a day at the spa and decided to pop in here for a meal. It was pretty much empty but I was grateful for that. The waitress was the sweetest person, bowing every time she delivered anything, menu, drink, food. The food came out pretty quickly, hot and smelling so good. I ordered a Carbonara Pasta in a Donkatsu bowl. It was so much food!!! I thoroughly enjoyed it. If you are in the Suwanee area, be sure to stop by and give them a try! Grade: B read more

Poetree Cafe - Korean Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

Great food. I also had katsu but i was filled with the kimpab so I took it to go ! Service was quick. I didnt go when it was busy (Saturday at like 2pm) and it was nice and chill. I went by myself and had a great time. They were playing music. read more

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I think it really depends on which menu item you get here. I loved their garlic pasta, but I didnt enjoy their other menu items.

It was pleasant experience to share. The food mainly is fusion style, you could find flavors of Korean, Japanese, Italian and Mexican. The place is not big, about 15-20 tables. The service was courteous. Here is few dishes we ordered and shared: Sweet Potato Fried Balls: it was crispy outside and creamy inside, good design, but tasted little funny, I think chewy sweet rice flour could be better filler; donkatsu + pasta: this is their signature plate, the dish is originated from Japan, with twisted Italian pasta, truly a fusion food, it combines both flavor very well, pork part was crispy and chewy, it's also good with pasta sauce; spicy chicken skillet: it was another great fusion food, based on Mexican beef tacos, with a lot of onions and replaced tomato paste with Kimchi soup; UFO: again it tasted good, but not too much to write about, personally i think the fried rice was too soft and sticky, I prefer to bite grains of rice. read more

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Yummy spot for lunch! We ordered the donkatsu and seafood pasta, a very generous portion so we shared between the two of us. Service was great and the cafe is very cute! It feels very homey. I'll definitely be back to try their other dishes! read more

Poetree Cafe - donkatsu & seafood pasta - Korean Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

The food was very good and they only had one server for the entire restaurant, not sure what that was all about .

Chicken Donkatsu with Carbonara Pasta was good. Chicken was a little dry and thin. Pasta was good. It was filling. Took half home and ate it later. Good vibe inside. Lots of unique dishes to choose from. Friendly staff. They have bells on the tables to get your servers attention. I would come back but try a different dish. read more

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First, a shout out to our server Julie. Great job, prompt service with a smile. I am not Korean, but I think maybe I was in my first life. I have been enjoying Korean cooking since 1969. My wife and I are huge fans of Korean cuisine. I could list all my fav Korean dishes, but it would take too long. Our first visit here, wished I had found it before. Today I had "Army Stew". I say without reservation this was the best Budae Jigae I have had in many years. We also had mandoo and other dishes. All were excellent. I would like to add I really like the decor. Poetree could turn down the music volume! :-) read more

One word: Wow! At first I was skeptical about having Korean with Italian food, but this place is amazing! All the dishes were delicious and the prices were reasonable. My favorite out of these dishes were the big fried cheese balls. They were yummy and reminded me of the state fair in NC. I will definitely need to come back for this. The noodles combined with the tonkatsu was something! Food: great Staff: nice Atmosphere: relaxing I recommend coming here if you haven't already! I will be back when I visit ATL. read more

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This place has been on my list for a while. Finally we came on a weekday afternoon. Nice decorations and cozy cafe. Food were very good and flavorful, creamy and cheesy. Sweet Potatoes with melted mozzarella cheese , good appetizers to start with. Love the seafood pasta with rich and flavorful creamy sauce with al-dente pasta. Next time I'd love to try their spicy dishes. The UFO beef fried rice looked exactly alike on the menu. Taste very good, you just can't stop eating! The only thing if the cheese can be completely melted would be perfect. Staff was very friendly and attentive. She kept coming back and checking to see if everything is good. Definitely will come back for more. read more

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I should go here more often.. Their dishes still taste great after all these years. Their portions are always big too. I love Al the dishes I tried here especially their pasta and donkatsu. Their service is pretty good too. Parking is available. My ratings explained 1 - more like 0...Do not go 2 - below average 3 - Average and would prob go again 4 - Really good but can use a few tweaks 5 - GREAT! I would go tomorrow again! read more

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Can't stop recommending this place to friends and family. It's a casual place for a quick meal. I've tried most of the things in the menu and everything has been good. The portions and flavors are always consistent. I recommend the donkatsu pasta, ufo, sweet potato cheese balls, and the tuna gimbap! Huge respect for the servers who are always friendly and quick despite working on their own. read more

Poetree Cafe - Donkatsu Poetree pasta and basil pasta - Korean Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

We went here for my 10year olds birthday as he wanted kimbap and donkatsu. First time there and we loved really enjoyed their donkatsu and fried sweet potato balls. The kimbap were good, but we had better. We have nut allergies and we were ok after eating here. read more

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Hallelujah I've been set free! My Korean food chains have been broken lol. It's been a long time coming, but Poetree has literally changed my entire outlook on Korean Cuisine. To understand my struggle and my eventual breakthrough, I present my backstory. See I have a little cousin that although is Caribbean born, all but identifies as Korean. She cooks Korean, studies the culture, listens to the music, watches the shows, and teaches herself the language. On a recent trip to H mart(huge Korean supermarket), the employees all complimented her on her Korean pronunciation. Yes, she's in deep. She also loves to tag along on my travels, thus we end up going to countless Korean restaurants around the country. Being a good sport, I usually muster through...although never really enjoying it....until this day. Just one look at the front entrance and I can already see this is going to be special. Poetree is reminiscent of walking into a mountainside cabin, a beautiful setting with unique touches. And speaking of unique, the menu is unlike any Korean menu I've seen. Stone bowls, kimbab, and noodles are a few of the options. But I had absolutely no idea that Italian pasta was a thing in Korea. Carbonara pasta ON TOP of donkatsu? This is truly a revelation. I came for the Korean fried chicken, and sure it was delicious, but something else won me over entirely. I present to you kimchi fried rice, with spam, sitting on a bed of cheese and corn. Yes, it sounds rather strange and even intimidating. As a matter of fact, I don't like kimchi in the slightest bit. Somehow, to my delight, it all works. The kimchi, spam, cheese and corn...Not a single ingredient over-powers the other. Days later, even the reheated version was spectacular. Every single thing we ordered was amazing, but with that being said, this dish is everything! I sit here trying to find a single flaw. From the dishes(which I had plenty of on this single trip, don't judge!), to the portion sizes, the quality, the prices, and even the lovely wait staff. I've got nothing. Poetree, you've won my heart..... read more

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It's been a minute since we've been back here but definitely did not disappoint! Menchi donkatsu- super crunchy and fresh, not oily either! Sauce had a good tangy kick to it. Teriyaki pork belly- always one of our favorites here. We went here today for July 4th lunch and it was fairly busy with one one waitress who was also bussing tables. Although she seemed super busy and overwhelmed I appreciate that she tried to do the best she could to make sure everyone there was taken care of! read more

Poetree Cafe - Menchi Donkatsu - Korean Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

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A cozy, quaint place with hearty and filling food! Nice ambiance and cute lighting + decorations, great place for a date. Staff is quite friendly. Pricing is reasonable although a little on the $ side for what you are getting. I got the donpas (donkatsu + pasta) with chicken katsu and basil pasta. Pasta was creamy and cooked to perfection, and katsu is perfectly and large kn portion size. However, both lacked a little flavor. The kimchi tried rice is delicious as well with the same issue - a little bland (we were not given spice options, but you can ask for gochujang to up the spice!) The cubed radish kimchi was also a little mild, not as sour and crunchy as I have had at other places. The seafood pasta and fried rice are both very delicious and I really recommend them! The pasta is heavy on shrimp flavor but still generous with other shellfish. Overall, awesome place. I would recommend to anyone that is newly trying Korean cuisine and wants to start with popular Korean-western options! If I could give a more accurate rating, I'd give it an 8.5/10! read more

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Poetree has a really cute, treehouse-like atmosphere when you walk in. I ordered the Teriyaki Style Pork Belly, which came on a huge plate adorned with lettuce and onions, as well as a side of rice. The pork belly was really nicely cooked and was definitely a gigantic portion for $15. The teriyaki made it a little sweet but nicely made, like you would expect at KBBQ or something similar. Overall, very nice ambiance and great food with huge portions for good prices. You also definitely have to try their donkatsus, which are also gigantic! read more

Poetree Cafe - Teriyaki Style Pork Belly - Korean Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

The service was okay and the food isn't bad. I tried this place multiple times and it's just not my go to. I truly wanted to like this place, but I just didn't. I would still recommend you try it. The ambiance was very nice though. read more

I've gone to Poetree consistently for at least the past 6 years and it's usually a hit or miss with service but the past few times have unfortunately been all misses. FOOD: Chicken Fried Rice UFO with egg and corn cheese ($13.21) - The fried rice included a good portion of chicken, along with carrots, onions, and green onions. Somehow even with all these ingredients, the taste overall was really really bland. Not salty, not sweet, but just cheesy and oily. SERVICE: There was one server working and one person cooking the food so I had to wait ~10 minutes just to be seated even when there were lots of empty tables since they hadn't been cleared or cleaned yet. Service was incredibly slow and they were really backed up in orders. When we eventually got our water, the cups were dirty and had stuff in it but we couldn't even flag down the server because he was too busy. read more

Poetree Cafe - Chicken fried rice UFO with egg and corn topped with cheese - Korean Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

I have been wanting Donkatsu and Pasta from Poetree for ages and FINALLY made the trip up to Suwanee on a whim. I finally got to order the Donpas and I wasn't disappointed. I've been to Poetree a couple times now, and recently, I came "during COVID" and didn't feel uncomfortable dining indoors - it wasn't seem very busy and we were properly social distanced. The Donpas is a ton of food and perfect for bulking season or carbo-loading... Or just wanting to eat fried cutlet and pasta. Because why not. I've gotta come back and try their other pasta and cutlet combinations because I'm pretty sure I got the same dish twice. Even so, it's worth the drive up 85 to Suwanee! I can't resist red sauce so I always order the Poetree Pasta sauce, which is a typical red sauce but hits so good with the Donkatsu. We have also tried the sweet potato donkatsu to switch things up and it was cheesy and tasty (made for a perfect cheese pull) but was a little boring in flavor compared to the Donkatsu BOWL filled with pasta. Overall, a must try if you're in the area, at least to try that infamous Donpas one time. read more

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