Minhwa Spirits

Atlanta’s 2025 Eater Award Winners | Eater Atlanta

"A chill soju distillery OTP with makgeolli service, Korean fare, banger cocktails, pop-ups, and a coffee shop (Postern Coffee) under one roof, this place shifts from sunlit cafe vibes by day to a high-energy scene at night and has quickly become a Doraville social hub. The menu from former TKO and Lazy Betty chef Lino Yi plays up Korean comfort bar fare — cheesy kimchi fried rice, japchae, a volcano hot dog piled with krab and sriracha — capped with a butter cheesecake and peach-ginger jam by pastry chef Molly Follet, and you’ll even find Best Pop-Up winner Dhaba BBQ here on select days. On the spirits side, Minhwa showcases its own soju and a gin made with Indian chai spices in partnership with the Chai Box, plus cocktails by award-winning mixologist James Sung that lean into Korean ingredients and technique; in Mom’s Backyard Garden ($16), he finishes a mix of soju, gin, and cucumber-lime cordial with his mother’s perilla. Instead of a typical tasting room, the multi-use space feels welcoming and lived-in — more like a friend’s stylish home — so walk right in, no invitation needed." - Henna Bakshi