Hae Woon Dae

Reviews

• Kaung S.

  star star star star star_border 28 July 2026

  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.

• Parker R.

  star star star star_border star_border 26 July 2026

  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.

• Lauren P.

  star star star star star 25 July 2026

  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!

• Lauren P.

  star star star star star 10 July 2026

  I was visiting Atlanta and got in pretty late to find barely anything with decent reviews was open. I found this place online and it looked promising. Extremely authentic and delicious Korean food. Staff is friendly and by the time I arrived to pick up my food they had it waiting for me in a huge cardboard box!
  
  There were so many extra sides and unlike the other reviewers, I felt I got my money's worth. I got the Bibimbap and the Bulgogi. I would definitely recommend! It seems to also be a pretty safe area which is a plus for a late night eating spot.

• Ron J.

  star star star star star 8 July 2026

  I have been coming here since 1999 or 2000. One of the things I noticed is that there are a lot of what I think of as Koreans eating there. Having eaten all over the country, I learned/was taught, that the more people of a particular ethnicity eat at a restaurant the more it is likely to be AUTHENTIC. Staff is always warm and engaging. I would say I have eaten over 50 meals here, and never have I had anything less than stellar. They wood fired BBQ is what I would make for myself if I was a world class chef. Price is not cheap nor are the ingredients. When I leave, I always wonder where the time has gone.  Though you are served quickly, it takes a while to enjoy the food and the company. I would not recommend going there by yourself because it is just a place that you want to share again and again.