

Hours
| Sunday | 12 PM–3 AM |
| Monday | 12 PM–3 AM |
| Tuesday | 12 PM–3 AM |
| Wednesday | 12 PM–3 AM |
| Thursday | 12 PM–3 AM |
| Friday | 12 PM–3 AM |
| Saturday | 12 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
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!
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!
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.
The food was really good too, with a wide variety of sides.
We’ll be back
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.