TLDR: good side dishes, pretty good seafood pancake, mid galbitang Meat for galbitang was pretty dry and missing flavor. Soup in general was missing depth as well, was just salt and spice but missing a meaty flavor. Seafood pancake was surprisingly good but sauce was overly soy sauce / salty, not super balanced. Good selection of side dishes, especially their cucumber kimchi (which to be fair is my favorite) read more

Dong Neh Bang Neh - Haemul Pajeon slice - Korean Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

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A pretty good Korean restaurant that I've been going to since 2013. Service is always fast and the banchan is fresh and tasty. The purple rice and kimchi is always delicious with some dried seaweed. We usually order a variety of entrees and share with ice cold beer, soju, or Korean rice wine. Friendly owner and it's usually nice and quiet. read more

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Came here for a late lunch around 3 on a Tuesday. The restaurant is behind the complex where E-Gyu is located so just keep driving and you'll find it. The food was delicious! All of the banchan and soup came with the order of Galbi for $25. The soup was spicy, the galbi was the slightest of sweet, and the banchan was delicious. I've never had so many different banchan. The service was minimal, but adequate. Highly recommend! read more

Dong Neh Bang Neh - Complimentary soup - Korean Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

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First time here, had a delicious meal. I got the beef soup (Wang galbi wooguji galbitang) with two huge bones of beef and cabbage soup. I'm a fan. It was really good, and also plentiful. I took half of it home and had another meal. The banchan was pretty good and service was great. My friend got the kimchi jjigae and it was also very good. I'll definitely be back to try other items! read more

Dong Neh Bang Neh - Wang galbi Wooguji Galbitang (beef and cabbage soup) - Korean Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

Their pancake was super duper crispy and delicious! Their side dishes were also spectacular this time around. A friend also said that this place is more generous about the portions as well. I'm going to rave about the ban chans for a moment. The mushroom pieces were tasty and sizable. It's also something you don't often see. I would consider this a more "premium" ingredient. There was also a seaweed type dish that my friend said had a smoky taste. We all really liked this the most. And of course the fishcake pieces were yummy. Though the pancake was the shared appetizer, it made me full with the three way split. I have never really experienced a wowing moment with pancakes before. This really blew my mind and the reason for this reason. Oh. Remembering that crispness. A must pick either to share or as your main dish. I had their fermented tofu dish as the main entree. The version here was more soupy compared to another place I tried. It was unique to my palette on a cold winter's day. It wasn't as good with the leftovers imo but best eaten right there. There were enough tofu pieces to make it not as soupy. For some reason, it took a second try with the right food picks. And I do believe that if you choose something lackluster to your taste buds then the impression of the restaurant will change. I adored this last visit hence the four star review. read more

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Nice little spot tucked away on the backside of the International Plaza off Buford Hwy or Oakcliff Rd. You wouldn't ever pass by it from the street level, so unless you go exploring, you'd never know it was there. The banchan side dishes are always good here. Sometimes at different Korean restaurants, the main menu items are good, but the banchan items aren't, and vice versa. At least for me, it's always a good thing when you find a place that has both. I usually order the same few items when I go, so I can't speak much on the entire menu. The things I do get are always pretty solid though (pictured) and the price isn't overly expensive. Usually, I'll pay around $50 or so for three dishes I share with my girlfriend + a beer. The service is good. I've never been during busy hours, so it's never been a long wait. I usually go at a random hour like 2 or 3pm. I think this used to be where the old Kimchi House was years ago. Not sure if it's the same ownership or different, but I hope they stick around. The inside has the nice, old style, family, cozy restaurant feel. I prefer this style atmosphere over the new restaurants that feel like a night club. Give this place a try if you haven't yet. read more

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If you're looking for Korean comfort food, then this is the place. There are lots of authentic dishes available including hearty soups and stews. They also provide a wonderful variety of complimentary side dishes. My husband ordered the spicy fish egg soup (L4. Al Tang) and I ordered the cabbage and premium short ribs soup (L11. Wanggalbi Ugegi Tang). The food was satisfying and service was friendly. We will be back! read more

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-FOOD IS AMAZING -variety of side dishes that changes every once in awhile -a little dark inside, seen ppl turn away bc the restaurant isn't always super busy -service is generally quick and attentive -seafood pancake is good -squid stir fry is one of my favs -fried fish is amazing too read more

Dong Neh Bang Neh - Korean Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

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Love this hole in the wall spot, it is located in a hard to find area but also next to another Korea restaurant. The service here is fast and attentive. We were served water and hot tea upon arrival. There also had many different banchan options to choose from and they can be refilled. We got the seafood pancake to share and it was really crispy and flavorful. They also gave us each a sauce to dip the pancake it and also cut it up and served it but pieces for us! I got the seollongtang and really enjoyed although i wish there was a little more meat or noodles. The server also brought seasonings (salt and pepper) for the soup to season to my own liking. The wang galbi tang was the star! With big pieces of meat on the bone and a spicy and hearty broth. The grilled mackerel was also good, crispy and tender. Overall, this is a great spot for some hearty soups and homemade style Korean food. read more

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I love hole-in-the-walls! Dong Neh Bang Neh is so off the beaten track that finding it was a little like a maze. It's part of a quiet complex that doesn't seem to house any active businesses, and you'll have to swing your vehicle past a few turns before you'll finally spot it. But once you do, you'll wonder how you ever missed it. With tantalizing posters of Korean food plastered all over their windows and even an edible garden at the front (we caught sight of a server stepping out to water the pepper plants and stalks of perilla leaves), we were starting to feel fairly enthusiastic about our meal before we even stepped inside. One thing we noticed on both our visits is that the tables around us always seemed to be chowing down on their food amidst boisterous conversations in Korean. Seeing your own people standing at a restaurant always feels like a testament to its authenticity. The service wasn't terribly warm - perhaps even a little brusque at times. My husband asked for a refill of a banchan, those free Korean side dishes that arrive at your table when you order. Our server didn't say a word, and just stared at him for the slightest uncomfortable second before going to retrieve it. But I really don't think that's reason enough to clock a restaurant under the chin. She may have been having a tough day, and the food arrived at our tables expeditiously. The haemul pajeon, or savory seafood pancake, is solid. It's not as great as the one at Yet Tuh since this one was a tad greasier and not as crispy on the bottom. We enjoyed a few slices, but neither of us moved to pack up the leftovers when we left. I also found their spicy mixed cold noodles, or bibim naengmyun, to be so saturated with the pepper sauce that it severely skewed any attempted balance of taste. But James found no fault with his spicy beef stew (yukgaejang), and slurped his way happily to the bottom of his earthenware pot. read more

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This place is really good! Straight forward, delicious, comforting, OG, Korean food! read more

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Whenever I'm nearby and craving authentic Korean cuisine, this is my go-to spot. The servers are kind and welcoming. Food is absolutely delicious, reminiscent of a homemade meal. read more

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I ordered Kimchi Jjigae, Yukgaejang and Haejangguk and all foods are taste good. And Sajangnim is so kind and nice~ Definately come again

I hope this place comes back after COVID. When I go to KBBQ places, I usually only get brisket as it is my favorite meat. Here, you can order off the menu or for $16.99 (day or night) you can get all you can eat KBBQ with all the sides. The meats are only brisket and pork belly, but as I mentioned, I love mostly brisket anyways. The location is hard to find in the back of a discrete strip mall. The owners are usually there and are friendly. There hasn't been a ton of people there each time we have come. We have gotten the AYCE option and they are good about bringing more sides and meats quickly. The interior is small but they also have a covered patio section that I have never seen used. Let's support these guys! read more

Ah! I came here about 7 years ago, and was floored at the flavor of my bulgogi. My husband and I use to call this place "the great hole in the wall." This restaurant is a ways from my house, so this was supposed to be a treat for me. It wasn't. Awwww what have yall done? We were seated immediately. They have this huge temperature reading machine, that you walk through, as soon as you come in. Really high tech. My daughter and I ordered the bulgogi for 2, and my husband got the galbi beef. There were 6 sides that came out with it (banchan.) Our meals also came with soy bean soup, which was delicious. The bulgogi lacked that sweet, tender, flare, that bulgogi is known for. It was peppered to perfection though. I could tell that my daughter was disappointed as well. I told her to go ask the waitress, if we could get some galbi sai e or something to put into our bulgogi, to make it more sweeter and add flavor. She said the only had soy sauce. My husband's galbi was tough, but had all of the sweetness and flavor, that the bulgogi should have had. He just sat there eating, shaking his head in disproval, while I was sitting there shaking salt onto my food. This wasn't like anything we remembered from before. read more

Best Authentic Korean food in Doraville. Most of their food is good and their banchan is seasonal.

If brisket (chadolbagi) and pork belly are your favorite go-tos at korean BBQ restaurants, Dong Neh Bang Neh is worth your time and money. For only $16.99, you can feast on pork belly and thinly sliced brisket. Food -- this spot is several dollars cheaper than a lot of other kbbq restaurants, so set your expectations appropriately. For what it's worth, the brisket is much better than Iron Age, but maybe not as good as 9292 or Miss Gogi. The servers here also don't skimp on portions when they refresh your grill. The pork belly was good but not amazing. The banchan (sides/accompaniments) was a bit bare bones -- salad, kimchi, pickled soy sauce radish, pickled pink radish, sautéed bean sprouts, steamed egg, and a kimchi pancake. I also requested fresh garlic on the side. Service and ambience -- this space has deep korean vibes, the kind you'd find in a local korean neighborhood. But this shouldn't be much of a surprise if you've seen the menu! Their menu has some korean dishes you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere else in the greater atlanta area. As mentioned before, our server was very quick to refill our grill and plates, and the portions were large. This meant that there was very little wait time while grilling our food. Dong Neh Bang Neh is my go-to when I want korean bbq fast and cheap, and I don't want to grill it myself at home. read more

Dong Neh Bang Neh - Sides (banchan) that come with $16.99 AYCE bbq. - Korean Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

This place is tucked away and overshadowed by trees. It's definitely one of my favorite restaurants along BuHi to grab lunch now. My friend and I ordered tofu soup, fried mackerel, yukgaejang, and kimchi pancake. Everything was delicious including the banchan. Good service too. It also seems like they have an amazing AYCE bbq deal. I'll definitely be back. read more

Dong Neh Bang Neh - yukgaejang - Korean Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

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I was really pleased with the all you can eat special. $16.99 per person for unlimited brisket and pork belly. The sides (banchan) were plentiful and delicious. My favorite is the pancake. We were the only people there, but the food was fresh and delicious. I'm pretty familiar with Korean barbecue, but it was clear that if we needed help the staff would have assisted. There are call buttons on all the tables, as well. This place is all the way in the back of a plaza, it's tricky to find but so worth it! read more

Sorry I'm a basic bitch and all my pictures are from my Instagram. Am I really sorry? No TLDR AYCE brisket and pork belly for $17 on Buford highway. Tech students: no more drives to Duluth for KBBQ MANNN 5 STARS I really need to review the places I go a lot cuz like they deserve it but I just come and eat and never review but I'm working on that. Found this gem on Yelp and it was AYCE for $17 on BUFORD HWY. did I mention ALL YOU CAN EAT for SEVENTEEN dollars on BUFORD HIGHWAY (brisket and pork belly). Ok I'll stop. But yeah I don't know what else to tell you. Its like down a hill in the back so when we first went there we thought it was a front for a korean gambling circle and we were going to be murdered BUT we didn't get murdered and we got food so you should be good. It could still be a gambling front idk doesn't matter (I'm kidding it probably isn't) Beyond that if you scared of the korean ladies being mean cuz you not korean I'm not korean and it works out fine so no worries. Its not like white people service but they'll definitely take care of you. Honestly I just want my meat when I'm out of meat and water refills and I can do the rest. The stove is metal so it cooks fast and they have the soy bean paste sauce so that's all I need. Overall, location is hidden which is great, you get your meats fast if you don't just ask for it, it's closer than Duluth and cheap AYCE place. read more

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Was a bit skeptical about coming here, but it isn't a horrible place, it just isn't the best. My brother and myself got the "All you can eat special for $16.99 per person" which includes beef brisket (Chadolbaki) and pork belly (Samgyeopsal). My mom got one of the soups that included fish in it. The meats for the all you can eat special seemed like poor cuts. The pork belly seemed to contain a good amount of fat (sort of the beef brisket too) and the beef brisket seemed really watered down. It was also a bit confusing if we were suppose to cook the meat or if they were suppose to cook the meat as the server would sort of cook it, but then sit down for quite a while to the point where we had to turn it. There were a lot of different sides included, a big bowl of salad, kimchi (which didn't seem to be fresh and as tasty), egg souffle, kimchi pancake (had absolutely no flavor and didn't taste fresh, my mom believed they microwaved it), bean sprouts, and a couple more dishes. They also provide a little dish tray that include bean paste and sesame oil with salt at the bottom to mix. It is a cheap Korean restaurant that has its faults but it also has its own pros too. read more

Dong Neh Bang Neh - Front of the restaurant - Korean Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

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Kimchi House is a Korean restaurant that offers AYCE (all you can eat) Korean BBQ. The restaurant is located in a shopping center that is truly hidden. It can be found off Oakcliff Road near the intersection with Buford Highway. The driveway to the shopping center is downhill and windy (curvy). Just keep driving and pull around to the back (front?) of the building where you'll find the entrances to Kimchi House and its neighbor Yet Tuh. This is very much a Korean plaza with hardly any English text. Check out my exterior shots of the building if you need help finding it. I first dined at Kimchi House in 2010. I knew it then by its Korean name: Dong Neh Bang Neh. According to the staff and receipt print-out, the business still goes by Dong Neh Bang Neh. I'm not sure when they adopted the English Kimchi House name, but it's definitely caught on. A banner now hangs outside the patio to help non-Koreans identify the restaurant. It says: "Kimchi House - All You Can Eat Special - Beef & Pork - 770-458-1552." Along with AYCE BBQ, Kimchi House has a traditional Korean food menu with items such as single-serve entrees of meats (e.g. bulgogi - shredded marinated beef) and soups/stews (e.g. rice cake and dumpling soup). The main draw is the AYCE BBQ and it's the only thing I've ever had here. Most of metro Atlanta's AYCE Korean BBQ restaurants are located in Duluth in Gwinnett County. Kimchi House may be the closest (and cheapest) AYCE Korean BBQ restaurant you're going to find to ITP (inside the perimeter). The restaurant is barely OTP (outside the perimeter) -- about a mile north of I-285. Just head up Buford Highway. As prices for AYCE beef brisket and pork belly have risen at popular Korean BBQ restaurants in Gwinnett such as Iron Age and Star Daepo, Kimchi House's price has always remained the same (at least since 2010): $14.95 per person. It's a good value and even more so as competitors' prices continue to increase. The restaurant is old and it shows. You don't come here for the atmosphere, but for the food. The place is owned and operated by a Korean family. Most of the customers are Korean. It's an authentic experience. The worn furniture and random junk lying around, particularly in the restroom and on the patio, give this place its character. The interior dining room looks more like a traditional Korean restaurant with wooden furniture and decor. The wooden tables inside are custom-built to handle grills for BBQ. The "outdoor" patio is completely enclosed with bare concrete flooring, screen windows, and heat lamps for when the weather is cold. The patio contains small metallic tables which comfortably seat up to 4 people each. If you order BBQ, you can sit inside or out. The flexible seating arrangements make this place ideal for large groups (just be sure to make a reservation). With the $14.95 AYCE deal, you get unlimited plates of raw beef brisket and pork belly. At that price point, the quality of the meat is expectedly not great, but it's good enough to satisfy me. Here, it's more about quantity than quality. You cook the meats yourself - sometimes, with the assistance of the servers - at portable gas grills located at your table. This can make for a fun interactive experience. Warning: As with any Korean BBQ restaurant, you will walk out of here smelling like cooked meat. Also, beware small grease splatters. I always prefer the beef brisket over the pork belly, no matter the restaurant. It's relatively less fatty (but don't worry, the brisket is still plenty fatty). Tongs are used to help cook and serve the meat and food scissors are provided to cut the pork belly strip into more manageable, bite-size pieces. The meats aren't marinated. That's where the two dipping sauces come in. They are salty fermented soybean paste (the brown stuff) and sesame oil seasoned with salt and pepper. I prefer the latter. To balance out the meat-centric meal out, plenty of banchan (Korean side dishes with free refills) are included with the meal. This includes salad (lettuce, onions, light dressing), Korean steamed egg soup, seafood pancake, and assorted small dishes such as kimchi and various spicy and/or pickled vegetables (e.g. zucchini, daikon radish, bean sprouts, broccoli). Everything I've had here has been sufficiently fresh and flavorful. Watch out as the steamed egg soup comes out piping hot from the kitchen (see my video: https://vine.co/v/Mh1H1mvqgn7). Service is excellent. The server ladies are on top of their game here and some of them are quite friendly and nice. Not all of them speak good English, but there's usually one who will understand you. Additionally, there's a button located on each table that allows you to call a server at any time (a convenient Korean restaurant standard). While the food and ambiance rate about 3 to 3.5 stars, the competitive price, closer-to-the-city location, and great service have me bumping up Kimchi House to 4 stars. read more

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Kim Chi House is also known as Dong Neg Bang Neh. Both names are used interchangeably, perhaps, to reach more customers with an easier name to remember. This is the only Korean BBQ I know of on Buford Hwy. LOCATION: This Korean restaurant is definitely tucked away. It's located in the back of the International Plaza across from White Windmill Bakery between the intersection of Buford Hwy and Oakcliff Road. PARKING: private lot with plentiful parking INTERIOR: tables inside and patio seating (sealed during the winter and I presume heated lamps provided) FOOD: My friends and I tried this place out recently on a weekday night (8pm) and ordered the All You Can Eat (AYCE) Korean BBQ. It was $16 per person (prices increased per marker changes on the menu, but still cheaper than other places). The AYCE BBQ included choice of beef briskets and pork belly slices. It came with delicious banchans (small Korean dishes served with the BBQ meats) such as: kim chi, lettuce toss up with onions and dressing, pickled soybean sprouts, pickled radish root, dipping beancurd sauce and sesame oil w/ salt sauce, etc. Photos uploaded. STAFF: super friendly and attentive. they don't have the buzzers where you press when service is needed, but the 2 waitress running the place did an exceptional job. This place is delicious! A new favorite and closer than traveling to Duluth, Georgia, which is definitely further. The beef briskets were very meaty. Not many fatty parts, which is a plus. The pork belly was okay. Overall, great experience. 87B as of January 2015 read more

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Food is decent, ambience is divey, and service not so attentive. Main draw here is the $14.99 AYCE beef brisket and pork belly - it looked like that's what most people were ordering. Kimchi House may be the only AYCE meat place in the Doraville area. COMPLIMENTARY BANCHAN Our meal came w/ 8 different sides. Kimchi tasted very fresh - my friend is a self-proclaimed kimchi expert and said they used really good fish sauce and oysters. Another nice treat was getting barley rice (vs. white rice). SPICY CODFISH STEW - $10.99 Jigae was pretty good and broth had a nice flavor although wish it were a little thicker. Stew included two big codfish pieces, bean sprouts, radish and zucchini. LA KALBI - $14.99 Meat tasted ok - my friend and I thought they were stingy on the portion size. Not worth the money. FYI - they're located next to Yet Tuh. If I came back, i'd probably try the $14.99 AYCE. read more

Dong Neh Bang Neh - Spicy Codfish Jigae - Korean Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

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I'll never turn down the opportunity to get some Korean BBQ. Our choice for this night was a quick one from where we were supposed to go. First its down in what feels like the bottom of the hill. Its in a strip mall that has other establishments but its all the way in the back. So when you enter the small complex just drive down and around. There was plenty of parking so I don't see that ever being a problem. The restaurant looks a lot bigger from the outside because there is a large outdoor patio, which is different for Buford Highway restaurants. I didn't check it out so I am not completely sure the tables outside have the grill but its definitely a cool place to hand out in the warm weather. So I'm guilty of not really looking at the menu. I went for BBQ and that's what I got especially when I saw All You Can Eat Brisket and Pork Belly for 16.99. I'm going to go ahead and say I didn't need to see any more of the menu. My dining companions ordered the same so we all were prepared to stuff our face with meat. So with Korean BBQ you get the small side dishes called banchan. I have been to several BBQ spots and I will say the banchan at this location was one of my favorites. We were served a big bowl of salad which was simple greens dressed with a sesame oil/soy sauce/rice vinegar dressing (i actually got a 2nd bowl it was so good), steamed egg souffle like soup( bland but interesting) pickled sprouts, pickled radish, Kimchi, a broccolii creamy dish, a korean pankcake (that was yummy) and a side a rice. Yes if you focus on the banchan and rice you will get food. So don't. I did not finish my rice, because why would I when I had unlimited brisket and pork coming. So the brisket and pork is not seasoned. At all. We each got a side of a sesame oil/salt and I believe a soybean paste as dipping sauces. I used them up for the meat. Was it the best cut of meat? I don't know, I think it was fine but if you don't season your meat its boring. Everything needs some salt to bring out the flavor. They both were somewhat fatty. Hey folks, fat adds flavor to food, don't be afraid of it. Especially when its all you can eat. You can get more meat because the fat cooks off but it adds flavor. So yes the meat shrinks as it cooks as the fat cooks off, but order another round! Overall my experience was what I needed it to be. Good food at a reasonable price. I would go back but if I really wanted better meat options with awesome flavors and some time and money I probably would go somewhere in Duluth. This is my second Korean BBQ on Buford Highway and I would go to this one over the other, Han Il Kwan. read more

Dong Neh Bang Neh - Brisket and banchan - Korean Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

Ah. My korean friend suggested we stop by here since he saw this little place when they went to eat next door at Yet Tuh! (It's located all the way in the back so yes if you're questioning if you're going the right way, you probably are.) I got bibimbap cause I wanted some rice and my friend got the seolleongtang! I got to try his broth but that was after he stated "it's so bland.. let me add salt." It was alright! I don't know how it's supposed to taste anyway so I won't rate that. My bibimbap was ok. I didn't love it but I just feel like bibimbap is always hit or miss. I didn't enjoy the selection of banchan they had but I'm also not korean so maybe I just couldn't appreciate it! It's not a terrible place, but they could have some improvements! Prices are decent. You won't break ya bank here. read more

Dong Neh Bang Neh - bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

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This is the best basic korean food restaurant in Doraville. The price is so good for the amount of banchan and the food quality. I get their stir fry squid the most and their grilled fish items never disappoint. Always appreciate the service and packaging of my to-go orders! read more

The restaurant is tucked away from the main road, but we are so happy that we found it. It is a very low key restaurant from outside , but the food taste quite good. We ordered the beef stew, seafood pancake, the cold noodle and the hot spicy squid. The beef stew （Wang galbi tan) is very flavorful, which made my eyes open. Highly recommended. The seafood pan cakes is very crispy. I can hear the crunchiness when bite down. However, I do agree with another reviewer that it is on the greasy side. The Korean cold noodle is refreshing for hot summer day. I like the texture of the noodle, but the soup is on the sweet side for me The portion of the food is really big and price is inexpensive. And this is the only Korean restaurant that the waitress asked us if we want more side dishes. She may have had a good day . read more

It's an average Korean restaurant. The food was good but I attribute it to MSG. I say that b/c the next day I punished the toilet. You be the judge. Probably won't be going back for that reason. But the food was "good" and the sides plentiful although I had a weird feeling about the side dishes. Take that for what's it's worth. Not a personal favorite. read more

Dong Neh Bang Neh - Korean Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

This is a great spot for some authentic Korean dishes and a very cheap AYCE option that includes only brisket and pork belly for 17 dollars. This is a great place for some KBBQ in Doraville when you don't want to spend as much and are okay with just brisket and pork belly! It comes with steamed egg, a small kimchi pancake, salad, and some other banchan. The quality was the usual and pretty good/satisfying! I haven't had other dishes here besides the AYCE option, but I definitely want to come back and try more dishes. Service is fast, and the waitresses are all nice and friendly. read more

I feel like this restaurant definitely deserves a 5 star rating. When you hear about restaurants that are a hole in the wall or tucked away in the back or located in a small business area, 9 times out of 10 the food will be VERY good and a great experience. Originally, we were going for Chinese, but I was craving Korean. She asked me if I felt like Korean BBQ and highly recommend this place. As we entered, everyone greeted us and was extremely friendly. We were seated right away. We started off with Hot Barley Tea. Since my friend is Korean, she spoke the language to the server & ordered for us. I trusted her and was excited to see what we are eating for lunch. She got the BBQ brisket and pork (sliced thin), all you can eat. They bring a grill to your table and you grill it yourself. Such fun!! While our brisket was cooking, they brought out different sides. Salad, pickled turnips, kimchi, soybean sprouts, Korean pancake and more! We also got a side of Soybean paste and sesame oil to dip our meat. To go with our protein, our friend suggested to try the Korean Vodka Soju (It is traditionally made from rice, wheat, or barley) with a shot of this thick lemon juice. She was not kidding! OMG! The drink went well with the brisket. The lemony taste and meat went so well together. No lie, we were there for an hour and half. It was so nice to socialize and enjoyed the small "tapas" like dishes. We didn't feel rushed to leave at all. It was so hard to choose a favorite. It was light refreshing meal without any heavy carbs. So I left stuffed, but not sleepy. Our bill was $75.00 for all you can eat brisket/pork, side dishes, alcohol and tea? That is a great deal!!! I want to thank the staff for always checking up on us, attentive, being patient with my questions and the friendly service. Just thinking about it and writing this review makes me want to go back right now. The restaurant/building is not so fancy, but they keep it clean. They don't get the recognition that they deserve with some of the yelpers or customers, but they are getting it from me. I am a happy and 100 percent satisfied customer who will definitely return. read more

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Lunch at Kimchi House was a feast of flavors. My guy wanted to go for the Korean BBQ. I agreed to join him but I was actually relieved to find out that they had more than beef and pork on the menu. I ordered the Samgyetang (chicken ginseng soup) but our served said it was a seasonal dish only available in the summer. So instead I went with the Saengdaegu-Jigae (fresh codfish stew). The stew came to the table still bubbling. It was served in a metal bowl that kept it piping hot for at least 15-20 minutes. The soup was broth-based and chock full of veggies like green onion, sprouts, zucchini and carrots. There were thick slabs of codfish deep in the bowl and one random shell-on shrimp (for good measure). The server warned me that it would be spicy and it did have a nice peppery flavor. It wasn't tear jerking though. The fish added a robust, seawater flavor and the vegetables added a satisfying crispness. The fish still had the skin and bones attached; having to peel away skin and pluck out bones as I ate added rusticity to the dish. The two guys in my party ordered the all you can eat beef brisket special. The waitress brought a gas grill to the table followed by a platter of raw beef brisket. The thin meat strips looked like rolled up strips of bacon. I didn't expect it to be so fatty; the ratio of beef to fat looked near 60/40. At least the grill (think of a topless Foreman grill) was tilted so that as the brisket cooked the fat rolled off into a pan underneath. It was fun watching them cook at the table. I guess depending on your preference you can brown the meat as much or as little as you want. Included were about a dozen banchan (small side dishes) including pickled radish, kimchi, vegetable pancake and marinated onions. The guys reported that the variety of flavors and textures partnered in interesting ways with each sliver of beef. Service was good, especially given the language barrier. Our waitress wasn't able to offer explanations for menu items but she did point out meat/banchan combinations. She made several visits to the table to check on us and drop off more platters of beef for the grill. She even brought complementary cups of sweet tea--a refreshing end to the meal. I really enjoyed my first trip to Kimchi House for providing a dining experience filled with exotic flavors and textures. read more

Dong Neh Bang Neh - Saengdaegu-Jigae (codfish stew) - Korean Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

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Had it not been for Daniel B.'s recent BuHi UYE, I would've been none the wiser about Kimchi House! Growing up on Buford Highway, I know the area pretty well but this particular location, I've never laid eyes on. It's very well hidden; it's located right off the BuHi cross street, Oakcliff Rd., at the very end of an industrial shopping center. When I arrived, the group had already been seated on the patio - which I was initially concerned about as it was a fairly chilly evening, but the staff had the outdoor heaters on full blast and we were all pretty comfortable for the entire duration of our meal. I didn't have the chance to browse the menu - we already knew we were going for their AYCE option - however I'm told they also offer a variety of traditional Korean fare; Back to the AYCE - similar to most Korean resteraunts, their AYCE KBBQ option consists of pork belly and beef brisket along with a variety of banchan (small, re-fillable side dishes). Also, the meat is cooked on a table top gas grill at each table. The various banchan options are pretty good, I really enjoyed the salad (lettuce in a balsamic esque dressing) and the pickled pink radishes. There was also a steamed egg soup option that I hadn't seen anywhere yet - it's a very interesting dish: it came out piping hot, still bubbling and when it cooled down it congealed into an omelette esque texture. I liked it though and it went well with the pork belly - a Korean version of bacon and eggs! Speaking of, the pork belly is decent but too plain for my taste - even with the dipping sauce. I was excited to try it, but was disappointed. Iron Age has the right idea with the various pork belly marinades. The beef brisket is much more enjoyable, after a round and a half, our table continued with the brisket for the rest of the evening. That being said, I still think both the brisket and pork belly are of a lower quality especially in comparison to my holy grail KBBQ joint, Iron Age. Though at $14.99 for AYCE - it's a greaat deal! After the UYE, we got to chatting with some people seated at the other tables and they raved about the service - our table (unanimously) had a different concensus. Maybe it was because we were the last table to be seated, but our dinjng needs weren't well met. Our server was pleasant enough but there was a long wait between refills, nor was our meat checked on - we did the majority of the cooking and cutting, we also had to ask for rice three times before our server finally brought it to the table. It was a little annoying, but it was quite a large party, I understand how ot can be overwhelming. Overall, Kimchi House offers a good deal on decent Korean BBQ, but if you're looking for the really good stuff, there are better restaurants out there. read more

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I've never felt so jipped. the first time experience here was a complete fluke. to recap, our first time here was a great experience. not to mention, it was also slow so we were served by the owner's daughter, who made the experience very friendly & enjoyable. therefore, we were left with quite an impression of this place. after retuning for the second time, the owner or her nice daughter was nowhere in sight. instead, the service was left with incompetent staff. they spoke no english or not even enough to communicate. during our second time here, we kept trying to separate the cooked meat onto a diff. plate to avoid over cooking and burning of the meat, but the dumb server kept throwing or cooked meat back onto the grill to burn without our permission. these servers just come by and do what they please without any consent or communication. also, the service was nowhere half as close as the first time. we had the AYCE option, but it seem like we barely ever saw the server to get our money's worth. who knows, maybe that was their intention. please, go elsewhere if you want to spend your money's worth and don't have patience for shit like this! read more

/TL;DR It's super hidden and not exactly where I would have stopped had my parents not have taken me there. I wasn't disappointed though. :o) /ATMOSPHERE This place is half Korean BBQ and half restaurant. I stayed on the restaurant side which felt spacious since we were practically the only ones there. /FOOD Basically, I got an order of pan-fried fish and all the banchan that goes with it. It was actually pretty darn good. There wasn't anything that really stood out, though. /SERVICE Very attentive and friendly. HOW TO READ MY REVIEWS: 1 Star - Does not approach edible. Enter at your own risk. 2 Stars - If I'm in the area, I'd pick something else. 3 Stars - I would stop by if I happen to be in the area. 4 Stars - I would pick this place out of other places nearby. 5 Stars - I would go out of my way to dine here. read more

I was so sad that I couldn't make it to the Buford Hwy UYE that was planned for AYCE KBBQ but I still wanted to try this $15 deal. I came here determined to get my $15 money's worth! I walked in and instantly felt a sense of deja vu... I had come here before four years ago for the same $15 deal. 4 years later, the AYCE BBQ was still $15!! It's rare to see prices stay for that long of a time period... Not sure if the prices of other menu items changed... since the first time I came here we got the BBQ... and we placed the same order this time as well. We first got the banchan and sauces that normally come with a Korean BBQ meal. However, we didn't have a variety of sauces, just the oil/salt/pepper, as well as the soybean paste. We tried to request the chili sauce, but gave up after the server just never returned with it... She gave us our salad, our steamed egg, and the rice we requested. At first, we were wary of the rice costing us an extra fee, especially since it was the nice purple rice. Honestly, the best part of the meal was the perfectly steamed purple rice. The meat came out and the server went ahead and placed it on the grill for us. The beef brisket was basically 50% fat, 50% meat, as opposed to a preferred proportion of 80-90% meat, a little fat. It was frustrating that the meat was lower quality and we kept trying to justify the lower cost for the lower quality meat. The samgyupsal was similar, but more acceptable because it is usually fattier anyway. I was a little disappointed with the service, my friend mentioned it might be because we weren't Korean. They weren't busy at all, but the server kept forgetting to bring us what we asked for, and most of the time didn't bring us what we needed. I'm not sure I will be back unless someone else planned an event here... 2.5 stars, rounded up to 3. read more

If you're in the mood for true, authentic Korean food, service and ambiance, come here. This spot is a no nonsense, no frills Korean restaurant. The ladies here mean business. Pros: -All you can eat for about $16/person. Why? Because you get only frozen brisket and pork belly. But it comes with egg jjim and jjigae and will fill you up and do it's job -Banchan! So many! So good! -The plethora of other dishes you can order Cons: -No frills -Etoh are $$$ Basically if you know what you're getting into, if you want quality food at reasonable prices without having to drive to Duluth, come here. The best spot for a nice group dinner in Doraville read more

Korean BBQ is my jam! I live off Pleasant Hill so I have access to many, but I know Kimchi House has been around for a while and wanted to try it. Met a friend on the area and the place looked like a hidden treasure! We ordered AYCE and really loved the ban chan, especially the kimchi pancakes. You could tell they made everything by hand because all the ladies were cooking around us. The reason I only give them two stars however is the lackluster cut of beef brisket. It was super thick, tough and chewy. Very hard to swallow. The pork belly was fine, but we were really disappointed with the beef cuts. I wouldn't venture out here on purpose, but it's not too bad. Has a homey feel. read more

Dong Neh Bang Neh - Love when bbq side dishes include the steam egg and kimchi pancake. - Korean Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

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Love it here affordable at 16.99 for all you can eat brisket and pork belly. The brisket is my fav

This is a hole in the wall restaurant. Why? Because it's literally located where it's hard for people to find. However, their food and service is a top notch. I love their spicy cod soup. However, I get it "white" which means not spicy. It comes out steamy hot full of flavor. Cod tastes fresh and all the ingredients in the soup like radish, Tofu, bean sprouts all goes so well with each other. I also like their grilled fish. It's not oily and it's grilled perfectly. Tasted great with a lemon squeezed on top of it. All the grilled fish comes out a small side of soup, usually a fermented bean soup or spinach soup. What is special about this restaurant is they also serve rice in a stone bowl. I love scrapping the rice off the stone bowl and pour warm barley tea in it to soak the rices that are stocked to the bowl. I enjoy eating it after meal as a dessert, very refreshing. Lastly, they will serve you a complimentary cold sweet drink. Yum! Service is always attentive and they are never greedy with banchans. They also serve AYCE Korean BBQ (Brisket and the pork Belly) on the other side of the restaurant. read more

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