E.M. Bop Korean BBQ | Duluth, GA

  4.3 – 1,422 reviews   • Korean barbecue restaurant

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✔️Breakfast ✔️Brunch ✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in ✔️Take out ✔️Delivery E.M. Bop Korean BBQ | Duluth, GA 30096

Hours

Sunday12 PM–3 AM
Monday12 PM–3 AM
Tuesday12 PM–3 AM
Wednesday12 PM–3 AM
Thursday12 PM–3 AM
Friday12 PM–3 AM
Saturday12 PM–3 AM

Address and Contact Information

Address: 2442 Pleasant Hill Rd, Duluth, GA 30096

Phone: (470) 469-6843

Website: https://embop.com/

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Reviews

Camille “Lady2Know” Toomer
My first visit to E.M. Bop Korean BBQ was an amazing experience from start to finish. I was especially happy they stayed open late, which made it perfect for a relaxed night out. The location is spacious and comfortable, and every server we encountered was helpful, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu.

Now let’s talk about the food — everything was delicious. My favorite appetizer was the Japchae, a sweet and savory mix of glass noodles, meat, and vegetables that was incredibly flavorful. For sides, the steamed egg soufflé and corn cheese were absolute standouts.

When it came to the meats, the Hawaiian bulgogi, thin-sliced brisket, garlic shrimp, and teriyaki short rib cut were all excellent choices — tender, well-marinated, and cooked perfectly.

And THE DRINKS … the lychee soju mixed with Terra beer was sooo refreshing and paired perfectly with the meal.

I’ll definitely be returning in the future!
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Mzphine
I recently visited EM Bop Korean BBQ for a birthday celebration with a group of ten, and it was such a fantastic experience! As a vegetarian, I ordered the vegetarian Japchae and vegetable fried dumplings, both of which were absolutely delicious — fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. I also enjoyed a pomegranate soju cocktail, which was light, refreshing, and beautifully balanced.

The rest of the table had dishes like the spicy bulgogi with fried rice, which looked amazing and had everyone raving. Our waiter James was the highlight of the evening — attentive, courteous, and genuinely kind. He made sure our large party was well taken care of the entire time.

I highly recommend dining here, whether you’re vegetarian or not — the food, service, and atmosphere were all exceptional!
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Venuta
Amazing korean bbq spot. I never really had a true kbbq and this was an awesome first try! Servers were really nice and fast. All the food was top notch and super fresh.
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Food Soul
This is my new favorite and the best AYCE Korean BBQ place I had around here!! The food was amazing, especially Cilantro Pork belly and Kimji side. Fried dumplings and soy bean paste soup were hot and delicious. Service we got was the best, she was so kind and amazing!!
I will definitely come back to this place again. They open until late like 3 in the morning too. They also include service fee already to the bill but they did amazing job for service, we please to pay for that part.
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Heather Pequignot
Service was excellent, and Gia took great care of us!
The food was really good too, with a wide variety of sides.
We’ll be back
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J Bean
My first time trying EM Bop was a great experience! I had no qualms about the food or service. We got there when they first opened at noon on a Sunday. Their thin brisket is great- not too lean and not too fatty. Their other marinated meats/short ribs are good as well. Banchans are good too. The only thing I dont really understand is why they would charge for a lettuce wraps but the corn cheese and steam egg were included in the pricing. But either way the service was quick and easy. Also the price is great too! $29.99 is what we paid per person
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Benedict Tran
Will was such a great server! He was super friendly, kept our grill going, and made sure we had everything we needed without us even having to ask. He really made the whole Korean BBQ experience more fun and stress-free. Definitely ask for Will if you can!
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Kenisha Futrell
I highly recommend this place for authentic Korean BBQ. Our experience was a good one. I did like the fact that people came to help you cook. I just wished they would ask first because there was a couple of times that I wanted to cook my meat longer and someone came and turned my meat over before I was ready too. I think that asking first would be more appropriate. I did however enjoy the food selection and the entertainment was fantastic. I would love to come back and try some other food items. We had a great experience we will be back.
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Nelanie Pray
I went here to get lunch with my friend and had a blast! The servers have great attitudes and create a welcoming atmosphere. The food is delicious and I definitely would go again and recommend everyone to try E.M. Bop.
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Vincent Vittorio
I have been coming to E.M. Bop for what feels like forever and say it’s still a solid spot, just no longer a favorite. The late hours make it an easy option for family dinners or a late night Korean BBQ craving, which is honestly a big reason it stays in rotation.

Over the past few years, though, the experience has shifted from great to simply good. One of the biggest changes is the move away from charcoal grills to gas. Without the coals, the flavor just is not the same, especially on brisket. Charcoal grilling gives you that deeper, smokier flavor and higher heat, which is why meats like brisket, short rib, and pork belly taste noticeably different and often better over coals which is why I avoid many of the other spots that don’t have wood or coal. The meat tends to stick quickly, and it is hard to get through a full round without needing a grill swap, which breaks the rhythm of the meal.

The banchan and sides are another area where things feel less dialed in than they used to be. The selection is still there, but the execution feels inconsistent and like it’s just eh. Some feel bland, and the salad in particular often feels hastily assembled rather than fresh and crisp. These details used to elevate the meal and now feel more like an afterthought. The soup is lacking at times too although I will say their custom cilantro sauce and their upgrade salad wrap / greens options are a win just wish I had better meat to wrap it.

Service can be hit or miss, though this feels more like a staffing and volume issue than a server issue. The restaurant gets extremely busy, and the workload seems heavier than what the staff can realistically manage which I don’t fault them on. Also, no tipping option as they charge the 20% service fee no matter the size of your party. Which I totally understand with how people don’t tip the way they should… So, on the cooking. You often end up doing most of the cooking and cutting yourself, with brief check ins from someone stopping by mainly to change the grill. With gas grills, that becomes more noticeable since food sticks more easily and grills need to be swapped more often. They are pretty quick on the meat ordering though, but refilling the side dishes can be hit or miss.

The all you can eat menu is still a decent value if you know what to order. The seasoned pork continues to have good flavor and consistency, and the short rib remains a solid option. Brisket, however, lacks depth without the charcoal grilling and they have a good list of options. The sets are decent too, but nothing to come here for specifically..

Overall, E.M. Bop is still a good and convenient option, especially because of the hours, but it has gone from great to good in my book. Considering the quality at some of the other concepts under the same ownership, it feels like this spot could benefit from a refresh. I will keep my eyes open for a redo, because it has the potential to be something special again.
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