Best spot for Korean bbq. It's fairly priced and the service is amazing. We got the short rib and spiced pork. The server was so nice and educated us on what sides to eat with it. She also cooked the food for us. We will definitely be back read more

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Some friends and I went to try Hae Woon Dae BBQ in Doraville after seeing an awesome review on TikTok by a local influencer. In the TikTok they were able to grill these awesome looking kababs of meat on this wood fired grill at their table and we thought, we must try this! Sadly to say, we were highly disappointed. There was three of us and we went on the weekend, but when we got to the restaurant, we were the only ones in there besides one employee that we saw. I guess this should have been a red flag, but we just thought maybe it wasn't as busy since it was kinda in between lunch and dinner when we arrived. The first let down was the ambiance wasn't the best, but hey, some of the best food is found in the hole in the wall places, so we were still pretty excited! Then we ordered several different types of meat kababs and some rice cakes and we were so excited to get to cook them....then we found out, you have to have at least 6 or 8 people to get a table that allows you to cook your own kababs. They just cooked them in the back and brought them out. Still trying to be a bit hopeful, even after the disappointments so far, we were hungry and ready to eat with hopes of the kababs being delicious! But unfortunately every one of the kababs we ordered and the rice cakes, except for the chicken kababs were all saturated with the exact same seasoning, it was spicy, but not a lot of flavor and you couldn't taste anything but the seasoning. The chicken kababs were the only ones that were seasoned differently and they were okay, they were the best thing we ordered. (Wish I would have got a pic of the chicken kababs, but since they were the best thing we had, we all ate them fast lol.) Hopefully we just caught them on an off day and it is better most other days, but I will most likely not be back. Hopefully if you try them, you will have a much better experience. If you do, please let me know. read more

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I was really hoping for a great experience since this is an older place and unique b/c of the charcoal grills. When we came in at around 11PM, the restaurant was empty so we were seated and served pretty quickly. Out of the banchan, I think my favorite was the kimchi! We ordered Galbitang, Chadolbaegi, and Samgyeopsal. I thought the Galbitang was the best thing hands down, I loved the taste of the broth and the amount of galbi inside. I was not satisfied with the KBBQ especially because of the price! We got a pretty measly portion - only got a couple pieces of samgyeopsal for nearly $40. Personally didn't think the charcoal grill justified the price of the bbq :( read more

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Really good! The lady working there was very Nice and helped us make the meals. The beef was so good. Left feeling full and very satisfied. This place was so good!!! read more

My new favorite Korean spot! After all these years I finally tried them & absolutely love this hidden gem! If you want some authentic Korean soup, stew, or k bbq...then look no further. This restaurant has been here for over 20 years so that should tell you something right there. The inside is outdated, but do not let that deter you from the awesome service and food they provide. read more

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The food was fantastic! Service was top notch! I have gone to many KBQ in Korea and this is on par or actually in many cases better since they use wood charcoal to BBQ. We will definitely be back! read more

I've been coming here for traditional Korean BBQ for 20+ years. This place is the OG in Atlanta! Food and service are 55555! Kimchi is fresh, and the meat is proper! read more

Overall ok place that's open late. If it's 11:30pm, I'd honestly would go to thrill kbbq in Sandy springs instead next time and wait until their midnight special if it's a Friday/Saturday bc it's $28/AYCE per person. This place was $32 for maybe 5 oz of meat per portion of brisket or bulgogi. $42 if you want to get a portion of kalbi. I'd return if it's the only place open and get maybe their tofu soups instead for $14. Service: Greeted immediately upon entry. Our server was really friendly but clearly overworked and voiced it loudly. I do like that they cook the meats there for you. On a late Saturday around 11pm, I saw about 4 employees. Food: Good flavor and taste on the meats and banchans but I cannot justify the price. The meats are grilled on charcoal so it does have a great smoky flavor but that's it. The kimchi is really good here though. Price: $32 for bulgogi and $32 for brisket EACH PLATE. Pictures attached. Pretty good and tasty quality brisket but dang, put a lil more than just 10 thin slices! Not sure how the owner sleeps at night knowing how small their meat portions are. Bulgogi was a little more acceptable size compared to brisket but still ridiculous. Ambiance: 90s vibe for sure- hasn't been updated since 2000 probably. Old school. 2000s music videos playing (Britney spears). read more

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The food is authentic and delicious, the ambience is very cozy, and the service is phenomenal! Our server was so nice and she taught us how Korean meals are traditionally enjoyed and made our experience ten times better. I loved that she shared so much of her knowledge and culture with us. Highly recommended! read more

The inside is pretty no frills - no gaudy decorations or loud music. It's a simple spot with good authentic Korean food. Didn't try the barbecue and prices overall weren't an amazing deal but the sides were good enough and the entrees were definitely authentic. Would highly recommend the pancakes, they were made really well and all of the soups seemed really tasty. Service was really quick and I'd definitely be back to try their take on other dishes. read more

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This is the best place in The world ignore all of the 1 star reviews. Its a charming place and Cha is amazing. This is her gift to the world. If she takes your food and tries to show you a combination you should let her!! its part of her love! If you want a superficially fancy experience this is not for you. Its basically a one woman show and this is her world you are coming into. It's very sweet. Also her kimchi is the best ever read more

Easy to find, parking is plenty, decor is older. The service was good, prompt and just enough attention. The food: Banchan was solid, side dishes were seasoned deliciously. Kimchi pancake was delicious! Crispy with the perfect amount of savory salty and sour from the kimchi. Sauce wasn't even really needed to go along with it. Galbi was solid but for the price you can get better elsewhere. Plus the portion was smaller. Bibimbap was below average, the veggies were seasoned well but barely any meat and lots of lettuce which felt like a filler. Overall I'd come for snacks but for Buford highway eats and nearby Duluth I'd go for Korean bbq elsewhere for quality of meat and price. The whole meal ended up being close to 70$?! For that price I was expecting more. read more

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A great experience. The restaurant is very true to the owner, and speaks volumes about her dedication to cuisine. It is a true home-cooked meal that tastes great and soulful. The kimchi is hands down the best kimchi I've ever had, it is so fresh with a delicious bite and depth of flavor. I had the silken tofu stew, piping hot and a perfect portion. Really down to earth place with a very cozy aesthetic. Feels authentic, and tastes that way too! read more

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It's been a bunch of years since I've been here...was a favorite late night stop before Korean BBQ got even more popular and "Supersized". Ambiance may be a little stark and bright or just outdated but the service is very personal and helpful. We got seafood for protein which was cooked great on our personal table grill with the hot coals placed in right before cooking. All the sides we're good and of course we had to get some 'dry' Soju which always goes well with the meal! Prices have gone up, so it's hard to justify frequenting more often. However the total experience was good! read more

Annoyed this place has such a mediocre Yelp rating because this place was legit. Open super late, banchan was authentic and delicious, food was solid, and the service was wonderful- even super late night! The place is charming- no frills, some might call it outdated but all I saw was a place that was established. Can't believe I was almost deterred by their current star rating ‍‍ read more

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This is one of the old KBBQ joints in Atl. Everything about this place is old. The parking lot is old, the décor is old, people eating here are old. I'm not a KBBQ connoisseur but I can tell the difference between charcoal and gas grills at least. I judge my KBBQ by quality and price. The quantity is unlimited of course. None of the sides stood out. The only thing I remember about this place was how old everything was. Would I come here again? Not really. For beginners to KBBQ, there are newer places that have young friendly waiters and kpop music on the walls. For the KBBQ fiend, there are ones that have better service, bonchon, and price. Just because this place has existed for a long time doesn't mean it's the best. There's too much competition now and there's really not a huge incentive to come here. read more

Seriously some of the best Korean bbq I've had EVER!!! Not only is everything made in house but it's made with love the owners came out and cooked for our table chatting with us telling us what to eat together giving us extra bites of stuff to try. The meat was super great quality and the marinades accentuated it just enough while not being too overpowering or too sweet!! The variety of seasonal banchan where some of the best and most unique I've tried ( kkakdugi was probably my favorite) I eat alot of Korean food and this place speaks for itself, the price might be a bit more than other "commercialized" restaurants but it's extremely authentic and has soul. without a doubt worth a few more dollars and it's only made better though the experience and kindness of the workers treating you like family. Can't believe I haven't been already but I certainly WILL BE BACK read more

This place is simply amazing! Best korean bbq in Atlanta and maybe on the east coast! The kalbi on the real wood charcoal is the best!

I got takeout from Hae Woon Dae in May 2020 during covid lockdown orders. It was a Friday night, and not many of Buford Highway's restaurants were open. I was thankful to find Hae Woon Dae open and placed my order when I arrived. While waiting, I noticed how eerie it was to have the place so quiet and empty. There was one group dining there. This did mean that my food was ready without delay (though it did take 15-20 minutes to be prepared). I can't remember everything I got, but I know that I ordered loads of food and it was all delicious. We were having "Korean" night for our at-home date night and feasted on the food from Hae Woon Dae while we watched Parasite the movie. It was really fun having such a variety of foods. I'm pretty sure I got the japchae, some short ribs, I think a fried fish, some marinated chicken, and probably at least one other thing. Then of course there was the banchan (complimentary side dishes). Everything was excellent and we gobbled up as much as we could, but we were thankful to have leftovers because that meant we could eat everything *again*! I'm a big fan of Hae Woon Dae and highly recommend the food. They were a great takeout experience, and the staff was friendly and welcoming when I interacted with them. read more

This is one of the best KBBQ restaurants in the southeast, a little-known jewel in Treasure Village. I have been coming here for years. Cha is amazing, always gracious, kind and fun to talk to. The sides come quickly and there are always plenty of them, almost always fresh and delicious. The Kalbi is to die for, grilled at your table on the classic charcoal table grill. Then you can combine with rice and make lettuce wraps with soybean paste, kimchi, and your choice of grilled jalapeños and/or garlic to create one of the most delicious wraps you've ever put in your mouth. I crave this restaurant, literally wake up with cravings. It used to be open until like 6am, but those hours have recently changed. Still open till late tho. Please, don't ever close! read more

3.5 stars is exactly right for this place - high end decent food. I'm rounding up because I was able to get a hot meal at 11:30 PM. I just asked what was good/popular, and got Yuk Gae Jong, but asked for the spice to be medium. Kind of a tofu and beef and noodle and mushroom and whatever soup. It was the right level of spice per my request - note the menu says "very spicy" so I appreciate that. It came with a nice bowl of rice and some bonchon. I would've probably preferred to do Korean barbecue but they require two people to order that, so I kind of got stuck in the kiddie pool (one of the tables without BBQ hardware). Anyways, this was fine for a time of day when I didn't have options. I'd say 3 stars during the day, 4 stars after 11 PM. read more

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I got an enjoyable meal here and the service was great! My friend took me here and explained this place as an old resturant with good prices. We ordered the vegetable and seafood pancake. The seafood pancake was a little undercooked but the vegetable pancake was good. The banchan was average and the kimchi was a different flavor than I'm used to. We also got beef and seafood soup and they were pretty bland and had no flavor. The bulgogi, spare ribs, and pork belly we ordered were good but I was disappointed with the pork belly. I was hoping for it to be thick pork belly but they gave us thin ones. They also cook the food for us. Overall, the service here was good but I would not come back for the food. read more

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4 of us went here after a Truist park concert ending pretty late, but great news! This place stays open until 2am daily. We were excited and hungry. The restaurant was a hole in the wall with outdated decor, but the food was so tasty and delicious. We had Korean bbq and tofu soups around midnight. Very surprised and happy they were opened. Prices pretty reasonable and we'll be back. read more

Hae Wood Dae has been my favorite for more than a decade. I've tried other Korean Barbecue places, but I keep coming back here. the owner makes the seasonal banchan herself, and here kimchi is wonderful. and to have the meat cooked over charcoal at the table is far superior to the gas cookers at other places. It's not fancy, but it's excellent. Don't sleep on this place. read more

This place has been here for a long time. I definitely expected a little bit more from the food but it was not bad. The portion of the pork belly was honestly too small, it was a few thin slices that were more appetizer size than dinner size. The service was ok, we told them 10 & they sat us at a table made for 7 max so we were very cramped :/ read more

HWD is our go-to Korean BBQ spot, even during COVID times. Yes, they are open for dine-in! I would just make sure to call first before you show up to make sure they are still open, because I think their hours can vary day to day. As far as pricing goes, sure, it might be a little high for the portions, but what I like about HWD is the consistency. You can always count on the food to be delicious. For 4 adults and 1 child (that doesn't eat the meat) we find that two platters of meat, two orders of jap chae plus the banchan is just enough food for us. During these times we like the support smaller businesses, so we will continue patronizing HWD as long as they are open. read more

**WAITRESS TOOK FOOD OUT OF MY SPOUSE'S HAND!!** Visited today after reading reviews. A short time after my spouse started eating, the waitress stopped by the table and said that the food wasn't a taco. My spouse had placed his pork, veggies and rice in the lettuce and folded it in half. The waitress took a lettuce leaf out of the basket and picked up my spouse's spoon and started digging in his plate. He told her he was good, but she kept on trying to show him. Then she actually took the food out of his hand and started folding the lettuce so the juice wouldn't drip out of the back. We were shocked that she was handling his food after he said multiple time that he was okay. My spouse lost his appetite and did not finish his food. We thought the pork bulgogi was a little over priced at $29. For the amount of food on the plate, I thought it would have been fairly priced at $18 $16 for Dolsot BiBimBop $3 for dumpling appetizers that were greasy. The Dolsot BiBimBop did not have a good ratio of veggies to rice, lots of rice and very little beef, very little. My spouse paid for the food and explained that he did not appreciate her handing his food with bare hands after she had been going from table to table waiting on her customers. Will not visit again. read more

Literally the best ‼‼‼ They were the nicest ‼‼ The food was GREAT‼‼ they were cooking like a 5 star Michelin‼‼ she taught us a little about the culture read more

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Tofu soups is 4 stars, the BBQ meat is 3 stars (it's not bad, but definitely one of the worst I've had in Doraville/Duluth since there's so many good spots). Service is always nice, but they burnt the meat and it can be extremely slow sometimes. Its main perk is that it's open very late. read more

This is where you should be going for a Korean BBQ experience that has kept itself relevant in the Atlanta area of almost 30 years!! This location is open until 6 AM and treats you to a traditional take on Korean BBQ. There's even a section for parties of 5+ to sit on the floor, cook and eat. One of the waitresses, Cha, is a part of the family who owns Hae Woon Dae and really went out of her way to show us how to authentically enjoy this meal. She made recommendations that combined popularity with tradition, and even built my first bite to show me how it's done. It's tucked away off of Buford Highway just enough where you can barely see their entrance from the street, and it is completely worth the drive out of Atlanta! read more

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This place definitely deserves a higher rating than its current Yelp average. I was somewhat hesitant to go at first, but upon hearing favorable experiences from a friend who went there regularly, I gave Hae Woon Dae a shot. Glad I did, and will definitely go back. Down the hill and towards the back of a strip along BuHi. Kinda hard to miss from the main road unless you went looking for it. Plenty of parking spaces. Interior is definitely 90's date, and while the building has a boring vibe, the customers and staff keep it more lively. Even on a weekday night, there were a few large groups already there when we arrived for dinner. The server was very nice, and even taught us a few Korean words during the night. Food itself was great though not quite amazing level. Started with seafood pancake, which was full of greasy goodness. Dip it in some of the brown sauce they give it, and it tastes even better. Good variety of banchan. For a party of 4, we went with 3 BBQ entrees: regular bulgogi, brisket (Chadol Baegi), and pork bulgogi. The first one was OK, and definitely needed dipping sauce or the thicker bean paste to give it flavor. But I really enjoyed the latter 2. Spice on pork bulgogi wasn't even that high, so maybe I'll ask for more heat next time. Flavors were juicy, meaty goodness. I think I do prefer the coal flavor of cooking the meat v. a gas burner. I also like that our server did most of the cooking instead of me trying to guess my way around how to work everything. Oh, and they give you rice or lettuce to go along with the meat. The reason it's not perfect is because the portion sizes are a bit small compared to other BBQ places. So for the price you pay that starts a $23, not the best value. I felt satisfied after everything was gone, but certainly not full. That said, I would gladly come back next time I felt like BBQ and don't want to drive up to the Duluth area. read more

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$23 for an entree to grill. Must order two to use the grill. = $50 give or take for TWO meals. OVER PRICED, UNJUSTIFIED, DEFINITELY NOT WORTH IT. HORRIBLE - tor that much, there was HARDLY any food. The meat was something like 8 oz per entree. WHAT?? for that much?? it comes with lettuce and a bowl of rice. Granted there's your usual trimming of kimchi and radishes, but dear, we are NOT impressed with all of that - that comes with any kbbq anyway. But what I just couldnt wrap my head around is the portion of the food for the amount we paid. ugh!!!!! Kimchi fried is rice is acceptabe at about $10 for a plate of it. Another $8 for two orders of fried dumplings. Now, calculate that and thats a pricey dinner. There were four people, and we thought that for the price of the entree, we will be able to get a decent amount of food, but boy what a rip-off. Considering that AYCE kbbqs in Duluth can be found at $26 per person on a weekend dinner, this place is TERRIBLE. I guess if you have never experienced kbbq before, you may think this place is pretty cool. But there is nothing about this place that is worth my time. The taste wasnt even all that!? I am just glad I had great company and still was able to enjoy our time, but man ... Also, servers were not at all friendly when we asked for seconds on the little side dishes and service was almost non existent (granted there was only 3 servers in the entire place on a Saturday night and there was a huge party next to us - bleh.) The water tasted straight up like something from the community pool's toilet, and a CAN of soda (no refills ofcours) is like 2 bucks each. WTF?? Fellow yelpers, yall really brought me down this time. read more

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Good but not outstanding is how I would describe my recent visit to Hae Woon Dae. Located in a barren strip mall, we were a little concerned we may not be at the right place but once we walked through front door we were consumed by the sweet smell of Korean BBQ. The server promptly took our order of ribs, pork, and beers and delivered hot coals/charcoal to our table grill. The meat was prepared table side and grilled to perfection. It was flavorful and was accompanied by bibb lettuce and multiple kimchi's which were also delicious. Although food was tasty I'm giving this establishment 3 stars for the following reasons: -service was ok but we had to request what we needed when we needed it -portion size of the entrees were a little on the small side for sharing -atmosphere was unique but could use a bit of a cleaning Hae Woon Dae was good and I would recommend it to my fellow Yelp'ers however I'm looking forward to trying other places for Korean BBQ. read more

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Parking: private/plaza lot, free Location: just behind Checkers Timing: open pretty much all night until the morning so it's convenient if you're up all night and need food Kbbq and other Korean dishes available, comes with the typical Korean side dishes Food is not bad, I haven't tried kbbq here. I'd go here if I have after hours cravings because it's one very few places that are open after 2am. On the pricier side, perhaps. When you walk in, there are some medium sized tables, tables to the right for larger groups and on the left, there are seating options for more intimate seating Service: I came during off hours, so during that time, I'd say it's pretty good. They're friendly, nice, and check up on us to make sure everything is good. FYI, don't expect a detailed receipt. read more

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Last two times I came to get Korean BBQ and they didn't have lettuce wraps. This place used to be amazing and I'm sorry to say the quality is suffering since "Asian John" took over. read more

DO NOT EAT HERE!!! Their prices are ridiculous and their food is not good!!! My friend and I sat down and looked at the menu and saw short ribs were $30 and pork belly was $26. We thought the pricing was a bit high but guessed that maybe the quality was extremely high. NOPE. The short ribs that came out was barely enough to fill half a plate, and the pork belly only came in 5 (FIVE!) very thin slices ($26 for 5 pieces of pork belly that were thinner than bacon you could buy at Walmart!) This place is a complete rip off!! Their items are way too overpriced and the quality is average at best. If you want kbbq in doraville go to miss gogi instead. You can get unlimited kbbq there for the price of one small plate of short ribs here... read more

Very disappointed. Portions are small. The meat was microscopic. My husband ordered shrimp fried rice. He got 4 pieces of shrimps and they look lik new born shrimp. The waitress is rude. Not coming back here. read more

This is a great place for Korean BBQ! Love the ladies who run this place. They always are so sweet and always willing to make you a satisfied customer! Excellent variety of Korean side veggies and kimchi! Love ! read more

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I have been going here for 20 years and this is still my favorite Korean barbecue experience. I know some people will say the exterior and interior decor will distract them. But this food is so authentic. This literally like being in Seoul, Korea. Please don't come in thinking that you're going to get this big hunk of meat that you would get at a steak house. This is not that. What you will get is the perfect bite in each lettuce wrap you make with ban chan thats at the table. I guarantee if you make the wraps you will be full as a tick! You gotta order the the seasoned kalbi on the bone!! Or the seasoned pork. I love everything on the menu! 20 years of being consistent is no easy feat! I love this spot! read more

You wouldn't believe our night if I told you. Suffice to say that my hopes were not high when I saw the place upon arrival. If not for a special lady named Cha, I'm afraid I would have been right about this place...but I'm glad I wasn't! Highly recommended if you are up at a weird time and have a need to eat Korean + watch alluring foreign pop music videos...all in a random strip mall 12mi outside of ATL read more

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