ARI Korean BBQ & The Cakeshop

I had my birthday dinner at ARI and it was my first time trying Korean bbq. I’m absolutely blown and amazed by the experience. They served a variety of palate cleansers (?) like kimchi, salads, potato wedges etc. we ordered the wagyu and chicken bulgogi, garlic shrimp and wagyu brisket for our mains and cheesy fried rice, tater tots, chicken katsu and chicken wings for the sides. Literally everything was amazing, flavorful and well-made. Special shoutout to our server who was super polite and knew what he was doing. One thing I was really impressed with was how organized everything was. I’m Muslim and only consume halal meats so I was worried about contamination with the pork dishes but our meats were prepared on our table with dedicated tongs and shears so there was minimal risk of contamination with pork which made our experience extremely satisfactory. I really think the experience was worth the money. Keep it up! They also gave us complementary cake slice even though we didn’t tell that it was my birthday but it made my experience even more special. 🥰

I like this place. I went there couple of years ago with family. Back then they had some options for ordering different stuff. But now they only have all you can eat and it’s $60 per person. Little expensive if you don’t eat a lot. My wife is tiny and only eats few bites before she is full, but she had to get the all you can eat option because that’s the only thing they offer when it comes to halal food. She was done after the first serving and I had 2 more. I just wish they had other options for people who just want smaller portions.

One of the nice Korean BBQ places. It is conveniently located at the corner of State Bridge Road and Medlock Bridge Road. It was quiet and relaxing dining experience during a weekday. Our server was good and cooked in front of us. They offer coffee, cake as well.

Very beautiful Korean BBQ. The price is worth the experience. The ambiance was very modern and elegant. I enjoyed the kpop on the projector. The food was fresh and full of flavor and it was cooked directly in front of us by our server. The drinks were mature and complimented the meal. The bathroom was beautiful and clean, so clean you could possibly eat in there also. I would definitely return. My only regret is that I did not try anything from the cake shop.

well I invited two of my friends who just got engaged to have some high quality food and to be honest everything matches with what we expected. Jess took care of us and she did very well she was so nice and informed about the food quite well. Everything was very good and the atmosphere was great so I can easily recommend you to visit here.

* Halal wagyu * Hawaiian Bulgogi > Spicy Bulgogi >> Bulgogi > Short rib > Brisket * Spicy Tokbyoki is great * Katsu is good, but I’ve found it can be hit or miss on some days * Kimchi Fried Rice was whatever * Cheese Corn is good for those who like cheese corn * Fried Chicken is good, but prioritize the Bulgogi

This review is for takeout only. I've now gone a number of times and picked up their rice bowls, specifically the Wagyu Bulgogi and Galbi ones. Delicious. Tender, well seasoned beef, with flavorful japchae and fluffy rice, topped with a perfectly runny yolk egg. Served with two banchan (usually cucumber and radish ones). My first time ordering, I got the BBQ box. That was too much food, though well portioned for the price. I LOVED the soy-based on the side salad enough that I've started purchasing the large bottle! The macaroons and pie/cake slices are lovely as well. Highly recommend the pistachio ricotta slice! One day I might eat in but for now, I'm very happy with pickup orders.

Wagyu waiting for?! Let's meat up! :P Don't miss out on @arikoreanbbq WAGYU AYCE KBBQ 40% OFF Tuesdays 4-7PM ending March 26. $32.99 for AYCE Wagyu is def a steal!! Nice ambiance w/ friendly staff, Ashley took great care of us! Good exhaust system so you wont smell like KBBQ after. Leave some room for dessert @The Bake Shop.

Ari Kbbq has easily become my favorite restaurant in the area. As the only halal kbbq that I know of in the area, we love to come here for special occasions (or even a random day in the middle of the week) Our servers have always been very kind and helpful. Unlike other kbbq spots I've been to in the past, the servers do the cooking for you. There are two menus that you can choose from, but the wagyu menu is the one that has the halal options. Banchan are brought out and you get two choices of meat and two sides. There are sooo many to choose from, but we typically stick to the Wagyu beef. The soy and sesame brisket and spicy bulgogi are our favorites. All the sides that we have had have been so good! We usually stick to the japchae, corn cheese, and teokbokki! Their salad is sooo good and I love their cucumber kimchi. It's always a good experience at Ari Food recs: soy and sesame brisket, spicy bulgogi, japchae

Offered good quality cuts of meat. Wagyu all you can eat is American wagyu but for the price of $55/pp I didn't expect japanese wagyu. Comes with dipping sauces and sides. The side orders were mediocre. Really, just go for the meat. Overall great variety of food and good service. They grill the meat for you. Ambiance: modern Parking: large free parking lot

I don't even know where to begin. I was first off so excited to try this place because of all the glowing reviews but ultimately ended up being super disappointed :( first round we ordered 2 sides & 2 meats. The first meat was so chewy I spit it out twice. The pork shoulder was super yummy but by the time we received our first *side* order it was cold. Our poor server was pulled thin taking care of multiple tables at once so we could barely get in any orders. By the time we hit the 90 min limit we still hadn't received our second side. We ended up just putting in a large order which led to food wasted. Our server Andrew was very sweet & accommodating at the end of the meal but this was absolutely not worth the money or time. The manager was extremely unaccommodating! We were brought to the point where we had to grab the manager because we were 90 minutes into a meal & only received 2 meat portions & 1 side (you can only order 2 of each at a time). Their only response was "just ignore the time limit" but obviously we don't want to stay in a restaurant for hours on end. Absolutely terrible customer service from upper management. Generally strange vibe. It was unbearably cold. Beautiful decor but I will not be returning. I don't even think I want to go to KBBQ ever again after this... look at my other positive reviews so your affirmed that I am not enhancing anything I love to support restaurants but this was absolutely terrible.

We all ordered the Wague AYCE. Meat was good. But their rules are just so annoying that we all decided that we will not be back. We had 5 people. Rule 1. We can only order 2 sides at a time. We had 5 people! So 2 sides is not enough and we had to wait and wait... Rule 2. When we got the bill, we saw a 22% gratuity. This is not acceptable. We did not even get good service bc the waiter keeps forgetting to bring the things we ask for. I have seen many other restaurants that charge 18% but, why 22%? Spicy mojito with just specks of jalapenos had a $1 up charge. Just the few dollars here and there they try to get out of us was very annoying and there are plenty of other Koran BBQ restaurants to go to instead. This place would not have survived in Duluth!

We went to Ari on a whim. We were hungry and didn't know what to eat but saw this nearby and decided to try it. The food, the service and the atmosphere were phenomenal. I can't believe it took us so long to go there. We tried different types of meat and all of them were delicious to the core. Even the server was friendly and professional. We spent $150 for lunch; way too pricey for our regular meals but it's worth splurging on quality food once in a while.

Wow. I'm impressed! 10/10 BUT you must do the WAGYU AYCE. Parking: shared parking in a plaza by the movie theaters Service: our waiter was amazing! Ambiance: 10/10! This is probably one of the boujiest kbbq place I've ever been to. I LOVE how open it is. I especially love that it doesn't smell and you don't leave smelling like kbbq. IYKYK. Their grill has vents inside that sucks the smoke rather than right above and it makes for all the difference. They use gold silverware and cute plates. They could upgrade their cups to match the vibe but whatever lol. Food: we of course, did AYCE wagyu and only ate wagyu plus sides. My favorite was bulgogi and short rib. Our favorite sides: cheese corn and kimchi fried rice. Least favorite: chicken katsu. It was extremely dry and flavor overall was not any good.

The tea was good. Our waitress Vanessa was nice. It really ends there. The bulgogi beef over cooked. The brisket was so tough that my dinner companion couldn't chew it. The shrimp tasted like burnt garlic. The garlic burns to get the shrimp to be done. The chicken tasted charred. The only think I liked was the rice.

Highly recommend ARI! We love doing the AYCE wagyu - it's honestly a great value. But pace yourself, and don't stuff yourself on carbs so you can eat more of the meats. Ask your server for their favorites and get some of those. But try the fried tteokbokki and the corn cheese is always a favorite. Service is great, try as much as you can, but don't waste! Oh - and always, always get the egg soufflé! As a note, it's limited to one.

Came here for lunch on Christmas Day by myself. The food was delicious! I got the wagyu all you can eat. Ordered the spicy bulgogi, La galbi, jumuluk, egg fried rice, Korean spicy chicken wing, and veggie pancake. Everything was delicious! The server was lovely and cooked all the meat perfectly. There are so many things to try, I will def be back with a group. The restaurant is really nice, and the booths give a bit of privacy. I also had a yuzu soda which was nice and refreshing. This is def the best AYCE Korean bbq I've had in Atlanta. Highly recommend!

Hi, I came here during February 2024 and I was very disappointed. I stopped by for my coworker's birthday and our server did not even say Happy Birthday, he just bought us one macaroon. I appreciate the small gesture but you couldn't even say Happy birthday to him? I came here based off a birthday review I saw but yet I was very let down.

Went with a friend here that is big in halal food and kbbq so we came to this place. Service is good, the server is very tentative vs other kbbq spots but that could be because we were one of 3-4 tables there at the time (noon). Not sure if the server isn't that fluent in English but she kept pushing a lot of sides and non wagyu meat our way even when we didn't specifically order more of them. I'm here to eat wagyu not rice or non wagyu meat. Also, I would not recommend any of the bulgogi or the ribeye, it says wagyu for the bulgogi but honestly you couldn't even tell this apart from any other bulgogi and the ribeye is barely choice grade and tiny. This pretty much narrows it down to only two wagyu options here, the brisket and the short rib. (All the others is just a soy or sesame version) Both were great but not sure if it's worth the $75 pp after tax + tip. Pros: good wagyu brisket and lumuluk, your clothes won't smell like kbbq after you are done. Cons: half side of your food will be cold if you don't eat it right away. Shrimp doesn't cook all the way unless you burn the garlic. TLDR: good wagyu brisket and wagyu Jumuluk. Skip everything else. Anyone reviewing positive on the wagyu bulgogi you should just go ahead and skip that review. Probably won't come back again.

Let me start by saying BEWARE! AVOID THIS PLACE! OK, with that out the way let's begin. Parking was super easy. Plenty of spots. A full bar is always nice. Atmosphere is what you would expect. They cook the food for you at your table. We ordered the Buson feast. There were four of us and I'm fairly certainly they charged us for four but only brought out enough food for two. The fried rice was terrible. Dry with no taste. Same for the strip steak. Brisket was mostly fat which is par for brisket. I can go on about how bad the food was or how little food there was but I hope you get what to expect. Would I go here again? Absolutely not. This place may have been the worse Korean bbq I've ever been to. It's rare that I give one star but this place earned that 1 star.

nice atmosphere, ok food, but they give you so little at a time. We had 4 people at our table and by the time wagyu brisket was cooked and shriveled up it was literally enough for 2 bites each. They don't let you order more than 2 meat at a time(portions are very small)... and 2 sides only at a time. and the amount they bring out is a sample size... that really annoyed me. nope. not going back there again.

Compared to other kbbq spots in the area, this place is a bit more pricey. However, the atmosphere, meat, and service reflect the increased cost. I have been here for both lunch and dinner. And the quality of service and meat was consistent. There is a bakery attached to this restaurant, so leave some room for dessert. While I truly enjoyed my experiences here, it's more likely that this will be reserved for special occasions and not necessarily become a go to spot to scratch my kbbq cravings.

Oddly enough I've been here about 20 times and have yet to take any pics. lol too busy eating I guess! Food is 10/10, great quality. The all you can eat is 54.99 for the wagyu. Definitely worth it! Service is great! Great may be an understatement! Nice semi dim lighting and spacious clean eating areas. Even have some music lightly playing in the background. This is definitely one of my favorite restaurants.

Came here on a Wednesday night for a birthday and it was a great experience. We got the AYCE Wagyu and there wasn't a single meat that disappointed me. I personally loved the short rib, but the LA galbi was a close contender. As always they gave an ample amount of banchans and we devoured the corn cheese. They refill them too so we got another. The rice cakes were delicious and even the sauces tasted better than other places. Keep in mind this is a pricier place, but you get what you're paying for.

The "wagyu" brisket was so tough. There was nothing wagyu about it. $110 + $12 + 20% tip =$145 for 2 people was not worth. You're better off going to another Korean bbq place that charges $30 person! The cheese corn was slightly burnt. The egg soufflé was hard and overcooked ! Worst Korean barbecue ever. The ribeye steak they gave was not ribeye! They gave us flank streak. The short ribs was sooo chewy. I ate with my Korean date and he had to spit out twice into a napkin! He was so disappointed. He said he will never got back again. He said 1 year ago was good and now everything changed there

First time at ARI and it has been on my list for a long time. The space is beautiful and very clean. There is a big screen so I can enjoy Korean while watching the game. The real appeal is the quality of the meats. The sides were also fresh and yummy. My only complaint is that the seafood pancake was a little thick and wet in the middle. I prefer a thinner, crispier more authentic pancake. Also there was no Korean hot sauce. I suspect this is because they are catering to the Johns Creek crowd. In fact...we couldn't find a spicy item on the menu. Nevertheless there is more to love about this place than not. I'll be back, but I'll pack my own hot sauce in tow.

Pricier than the Korean bbqs in Duluth, but the meats, sides, and services are better. I've tried both the AYCE option and a feast combo. The value really depends on the meats you like and how much you can eat. They offer cheesy egg and veggie pancakes as sides for both options. Service has always been amazing. The waiters cook the meat for you and proactively ask to fill your sides. Seating are comfortable, spacious booths. Parking is super easy.

Quality is good and atmosphere for a special occasion. Went on a Saturday night for a birthday and it was so busy. Reservation recommended. Services was slow for the price and time limit at 90 minutes. Short rib was the best choice but multiple options available. Would come back and try again but probably on a weekday when it's slower

After an afternoon errand, we stopped by ARI KBBQ because we've never tried this place before. Walking in, I would say ARI tout themselves as more of a high class/classy KBBQ place. They got rid of the lunch pricing so what you get is the only dinner pricing for AYCE. Inflation and rising costs is going to affect everything so I guess it wasn't a surprise. We went with the AYCE because the amount for a single dish (a la carte) was kind of crazy that it just wouldn't make sense to not just go for the AYCE. The meats were good. I thought it was well flavored and the service was definitely there for a higher class experience. They also had Wagyu meat, but to be honest I think it's not worth it to cook Wagyu meat as you probably won't eat much as it's so rich. That's just my thought though. Overall, ARI is pretty good. The meats were plentiful and the service was good as far as someone being attentive as well as cooking the meat for you. The price is pricier, but with that you get all these other things. For lunch it was pretty good, but if you come for lunch or dinner, the prices are the same. Then again, if you eat lunch, would you really need to eat dinner?

tl;dr given that there isnt another wagyu ayce eat place in atl or nearby, I'd say to definitely give this place a try. it's a bit expensive but for the brisket and galbi id say it's worth it. beautiful decor. good volume music. tristan and Chris gave very good service. (also definitely unconventional for 22% tip-still not sure how i feel about that since us 9 didnt get to sit together at one table) E X P E R I E N C E I made a reservation for 9? online for sat 615pm, a few days prior. upon arrival there were 4 other tables of 2-4. everything in here is soo aesthetically pleasing. it's beautiful here ***TIP: Large groups may have to be separated into two tables. each table can only sit 6 comfortably and you'd be sharing one grill. ***TIP: you can request to be sat in the private room but there's a room fee of $100. we didn't know about this so unfortunately we were split up. we did have our tables sat next to each other but at that point, it's not the same so it was hard for my friends and i to catch up. they did offer us to same day but they said that it would be very hard bc they don't have enough staff too, to accommodate F O O D all of the meats were pretty good. the marinated meats were good too. I'd say the beef brisket and the galbi were my favorites. marinated meats were tasty too. they were not too sweet salty or heavy. the rib eye was not good. it was very tough bc of the poor choice of cut (marbling was not evenly distributed). would definitely skip that. jalapeño mayo house salt ssam jjang (garlic sauce) the sides were tasty. salads, cucumber, kimchi, egg souffle (smells like farts at first haha) nd the cheese corn were especially yummy. their alcoholic drinks were very tasty as well. I tried the pomegranate sangria and it was phenomenal. not overly sweet but be careful bc it tasted like juice and i got lit really fast lolol. but i am a very light weight my friends all got drinks. soju and tequila. S E R V I C E Chris and Tristan were our servers. they did a great job bringing the two meats to us at a rotating time. we didn't have to wait long before the next order set came. B A T H R O O M is so beautiful and well kept. it's so aesthetically pleasing with the black and white decor. very clean. females had 3 individual stalls P R I C E Any party of over 6 are auto charged 22%, even if you do not sit together at one table. $55 pp for wagyu kbbq + tax tip =75pp

Ari Korean BBQ offers a delicious Korean BBQ experience that is unfortunately marred by slow service and a high price point. The service left much to be desired. Despite the restaurant being half-empty during my visit, it took an extended period for the staff to take our orders and deliver the food to our table. While our server was polite, the long wait times for getting the grill set up and the actual grilling process began to eat into our dining experience. If you're not in a hurry and are willing to pay a premium for quality food, it may be worth a visit. Otherwise, there are other Korean BBQ options that offer a better balance of quality, service, and price.

Finally a Koren BBQ place that serves halal meat. We went to celebrate a friend's birthday and food was delicious. Definitely going back again.

I came here to try the Busan Feast but ended up opting for the AYCE menu during happy hour. I was pleasantly surprised by the inside. The decor is modern and the interior featured leather seats and dim lighting which created a cozy, intimate atmosphere. When I visited, they were projecting a golf tournament onto the wall, allowing diners to catch a glimpse of the game while they ate. I was preparing myself for a wonderful night because of how chic and stylish the setup looked, however, I was soon disappointed. Before I get to the cons, I did want to make a note that the service was great. The waiter is super friendly, and they take care of cooking your meat. They also check to see if you need anything frequently, which was nice. The waiter started us off with some banchan 반찬. I wouldn't say the flavors were that authentic for some of the side dishes (e.g. their pickled radish paper 쌈무 tasted like mustard seeds which was strange to me but it wasn't horrible). We were then given our steamed egg 계란찜 which had cheese on top. This tasted absolutely delicious! It was well seasoned and the cheese really added to the flavor. The waiter also provided us with 3 sauces for our meats: samjang, jalapeño garlic, and salt with rosemary and red vinegar. Whenever you need more sauce, you can just ask and they will give you more. Now here comes the disappointment - the meat. I had the: beef brisket, garlic pork belly, pork bulgogi and Cajun pork belly. I'll start from best to worst. The beef brisket was okay. There wasn't much flavor to it, but you can't really go wrong with brisket. They give you a good amount, and it's nice to start with. Next is the pork bulgogi. The meat is soft, but I'm disappointed because the taste of the marinade isn't great. The flavor is really lacking and I had to use a lot of sauce to feel satisfied. Moving on to the garlic and Cajun pork bellies. These two were absolutely disgusting to eat. The meat smelled sour before and after it cooked. It has a chemical taste as well, almost like ammonia. It was so strange and putrid to the nose and tongue that I couldn't even eat it without gagging. The texture of the pork belly is tough and it doesn't melt in my mouth like when I've had it at other places. They keep the rind on the pork belly as well. The garlic pork belly was so poorly seasoned you don't taste the garlic at all and as someone who loves garlic this was upsetting. The Cajun pork belly was slightly better in the fact that you could taste a little bit of Cajun, but other than that it had all the same problems. For the price I paid for this AYCE experience, I was hoping that the quality and taste of the meat would at least be decent but it wasn't even tolerable and honestly bland. TL;DR Interior is nice, service is great, but quality and taste of the meats are bland and subpar at best. Overpriced for what you get.

The best ayce bbq the briskets are fresh and galbi is tender. I also like the coffee here.

I had my birthday dinner at ARI and I loved everything about my experience there. My party and I had the all you can eat wagyu option and it was definitely worth your money. They give you a bunch of banchan and even cheese corn and rice cakes. This place is definitely a great spot for an occasion like a birthday or a graduation.

We chose Ari for dinner since we wanted to switch things up a little instead of going to a typical ayce kbbq spot. What caught our attention the most were their "wagyu ayce" and "wagyu feast" options. We went ahead and made a reservation, but it wasn't busy at all when we arrived. We ended up doing the wagyu ayce and started with the wagyu brisket and marinated boneless ribs. We usually like to cook our own meats, but it's customary here for the servers to cook for you so we let him do it until we noticed that he was getting too busy. Plus if we're paying $65 per person for kbbq, I'm definitely gonna take advantage of letting the server cook for us lol. After that, we had more brisket, the wagyu bulgogi, and garlic pork belly. Everything was tasty, but our two biggest complaints are that the wagyu meats weren't very tender/ buttery and the wagyu brisket is cut so thick that my jaw was extremely sore by the end of dinner. As for the banchan, everything tasted great. Each guest gets their own bento box as their "personal plate" which has salad and an assortment of banchan. We enjoyed the unique options for sauces here, like the ssamjang, jalapeño aioli, and red wine infused pink salt. The ambiance is nice and on the quieter side, and the booths are super roomy with big tables. Overall, I don't know if we would come back. Everything is a give and take and although Ari provides a unique, more upscale experience with good service, the quality of their wagyu meats could be better for the price and that's the main dealbreaker for me.

Some of the best KBBQ I've ever had! Service was incredible and the Wagyu menu was delicious. We ordered so many sides and they were all phenomenal. Can't wait to return!

This modern take on Korean BBQ is unique but not specifically my speed. The grills are gas rather than charcoal, which is convenient and doesn't leave you smelling like smoke... but you don't get that luxurious smoky flavor. The arrangements and sides are a mix of traditional and modern. There's no lettuce wrap here which should accompany samgyupsal, but their side salad is pretty good. If you want rice, it'll cost you extra. With some of the options, you can get either fried rice or hot pot ramen. I mean, hot pot ramen sounded amazing so I tried it. It tasted like Shin Ramyun that comes in a cup. I haven't tried the fried rice, but I would say it MUST be better than that. Best thing on the menu, hands down, the garlic samgyupsal -- amazing. One of my favorite things is the large booth seating arrangements. Watch the corners of the in-table grill though. Ouch.

I wish I would have spent more time reading the reviews because I didn't realize when we decided to go here that you couldn't cook your own food at the table, which was one of the reasons that we wanted to find a Korean barbecue. Nevertheless, we had a great experience here back in July 2021. We had made a same-day reservation (which wasn't hard to come by) and when we arrived there was another couple who had not made a reservation and were turned away. Not sure if that is still the case, but as a diner, I appreciated that they were limiting the amount of people inside to make it more comfortable for everyone. We had a couple of people attending to our table, including a very nice female server who cooked our food. She was literally running back and forth between tables and the food was cooked well for the most part. The shrimp at the end were left on for a little too long. For the appetizer we had the kimchi pancake, and for dinner the Beef Bulgogi Feast. At $46 per person, it was a bit pricey, but I think you are really also paying for the atmosphere, experience, entertainment factor, etc. Between the two of us, we finished almost every item, no doggie bag. So this is definitely not a place where we would eat on the regular, but nice for a date night every so often.

We can't get enough of this place. We alway get the all you can eat - wagu. The service is always exceptional and the atmosphere is definitely a 'vibe'. They give you so many sides with the meat, that you're STUFFED by the time you leave.

ARI was amazing!! The Wagyu AYCE is worth it and the spicy beef bulgogi was one of our favorites. I really enjoyed the staff handling the grill side so it allows the guests to focus on each others company instead of worrying about cooking everything at the right temperature. The sides are really great - especially enjoy the chicken katsu, the wings, kimchi fried rice and the spicy rice cakes. It's a very elegant looking place and staff is extremely attentive!

Very good restaurant. This is probably one of the best restaurants in town. This replaced a lousy mexican restaurant. This restaurant is also near the movie theather.

ARI Korean BBQ is a classy high-scale Korean bbq joint. It has a vast open space with a small bakery attached to it. Over the years, they have changed their menu a lot, with so many options. We decided to try the wagyu nigiri appetizer and the Jeju Feast. They sear the nigiri with a torch, which is pretty cool!! The Jeju Feast Includes: -Wagyu Brisket -Tenderloin -Ribeye -Beef Bulgogi -Korean hot pot ramen OR fried rice The ramen and fried rice are very miniature and are nothing special! Overall, the service is great and the food was delicious! However, be ready to pay more compared to other Korean bbq restaurants.

ARI Korean BBQ & The Cakeshop is a Korean BBQ place that has a cakeshop attached to it, just like the name implies. The cakeshop could be a separate review. But it sells all sorts of goodies other than pastries. They have the wine salt and the sauces they give you for the BBQ for sale. They also have homemade dumplings and dry-aged wagyu steaks as well. Pretty cool. The Korean BBQ part is a big area with lots of gas grills. They don't have an obvious ventilation system, but you don't leave with any smells. The place feels a bit upscale. They are one of the few KBBQ places that sells Wagyu. You have plenty to choose from Feasts, AYCE, and a la carte. They have cheaper pricing during "Happy Hour," which is 4-6 PM, not including holidays. If you can eat a whole cow by yourself and want to stuff yourself silly inducing meat sweats, do the Wagyu AYCE. They have so much variety: Pork belly, Ddukbokki, corn Cheese, chicken bulgogi, lemon pepper chicken, la galbi, chicken katsu, garlic butter shrimp, wagyu brisket, japchae, fried rice, garlic porkbelly, marinated boneless rib, Seoul ramen, soup, pork bulgogi, cajun porkbelly, and wagyu bulgogi. That's a lot of options. Trust me, you'll feel like Mr. Creosote if you attempt to eat all the options. Every option is high quality. For example, their LA galbi was top notch LA Galbi. The marinate was great. There were no bone chips (unlike other, cheaper places), and the meat was so tender and juicy. I think the only thing you should avoid is the Seoul Ramen. It's basically instant ramen (maybe taken up a notch). But the other dishes are winners. My favorite from the AYCE was their wagyu bulgogi. Their marinate combined with the juicy, fatty, delicious wagyu beef made it an unbelievable combo. The fat from the wagyu made it unctuous and delicious. I've also tried their Jeju Feast. It's not an AYCE, but they give you a lot of samples of meat to try. It was nice but not a lot of food compared to the AYCE. It is slightly cheaper than the Wagyu AYCE, but for the best bang for your buck, I suggest fasting the whole day, saving a bit more money, and splurging on the Wagyu AYCE. They have excellent service here. Like with other Korean BBQs, the servers do all the cooking for you at the table. Don't get too antsy and do things yourself. Let the meat cook and have the servers do their jobs. Maybe if they're too busy, you might have to take ownership of the flipping of meats, but they are good about cooking it well. Everytime I come here, I enjoy myself. My wallet becomes lighter, but as long as the food is worth it, it's a nice treat.

Today was my first time and they exceeded all of my expectations. The service was great! She was kind, patient and made great recommendations. They have a great homemade lemonade, fountain Coke and delicious marinades and dipping sauces. I would definitely go back and recommend to others.

Went to ARI Korean BBQ with girlfriend and her daughter for dinner. It was great! Plenty of parking. You use the main entrance which is essentially on the side. We had a reservation with open table and were seated immediately. I love Korean bbq but this was a different experience. Our server truly walked us through the differences in the type of meals we could get and all you can eat choices as well. The portions were great for meat. You also got a box/tray with kimchi and sides which was really good as well. Salad was different than the typical Korean bbq spots. We did the jeju feast and we had an option of fried rice or hot pot ramen which was different. We did one of each and both were great! The jeju had many beef options which was awesome since I don't eat pork and my friend doesn't eat chicken. Also what was great is they have a bakery as well. Most Korean bbq places don't have dessert as an option or if they do it's very limited. They had some great dessert and coffee options as well. The servers were very friendly and knowledgeable and truly wanted us to have a great experience.

We have ordered from here once a week for years. The galbi and bulgogi is amazing. Also recommend the kimchi and macrons!!!!!

Absolutely perfect lil place in John Creek. Great customer service ~it's such a vibe for everyone attending. Nice lighting, and spatial to not feel like your involved with catching covid. Originally going there to get Kimchi Fried rice which is stated here in the menu, but not there when you try to order it soo, I ordered the chicken and beef bulgolgi, fried dumplings and fried rice along with their version of Moscow Mule. Everything is a 10! I will definitely return for that drink and the bbq next time. I may even bring a party, because they hold those there too!

Very good Korean bbq, although it is a bit pricey they always have very high quality meat so it is worth the price. Everything was delicious, even the desserts. Highly recommend getting the galbi steak, seasoned shortrib, and wagyu nigiri.

Ari has excellent food and also hosts at the front of the house whom make you feel very welcomed upon arrival. Unfortunately, the service was absolutely dreadful during my visit. My party experienced the following: * Not being provided plate(s) for the party (e.g. 3 plates for 3 people). * Not being treated as guests, but, as nuisances and enduring a condescending tone/sighs throughout the service by the wait staff. The worst part of the service arrived after we finished our entrees: We proceeded to order a couple desserts and patiently waited w/o complaint for 10-15 minutes for these to arrive... While waiting for the desserts, one of the hostesses came and asked us to move to the cafe area and/or leave as she needed the table, as though we were loitering. Clearly the hostess was unaware that we were waiting on a dessert for 15+ minutes due to their own wait staff, whom had been rude throughout the service. We were shocked. We had not even been provided a check or means of payment. Not wanting to be an inconvenience to this restaurant further, we suggested getting our desserts to-go and also asked how we could pay the bill as swiftly as humanly possible and proceeded to leave (after being provided a means of payment and our desserts in a bag). In summary: * Excellent food * Welcoming hosts * Dreadfully bad service * Very unwelcoming experience after we were seated at the table Considering the price, I would expect good or at least reasonable service. Do not recommend even trying this place out. There is no excuse for treating paying guests so poorly.

Our first visit tonight. Special Occasion. Husbands birthday. Made a reservation same day on a Saturday and they were able to accommodate us. I am very impressed with the cleanliness, the service and the attention to detail. I faced the video feature wall. Instead of a bunch of little dishes of kimchi, you are presented w a tray. I like it. Sean made the meat choices. Our server cooked for us. It was amazing. I learned some techniques from watching. We were served an egg and cheese soufflé. We had ribeye, prime rib, galbi and something else. Mushrooms, squash, sweet potato. It was wonderful. You are also served miso soup and rice. Two ppl ate for $100. Looking forward to returning and trying the cafe as you walk in.

Came here to celebrate my bf and I 4 yr anniversary. First time here and it was a great experience. Inside of the restaurant- beautiful. The waitress was very nice and attentive to our dietary needs ie we eat halal only. Which leads to my next point, they serve a great deal of halal options! Food- delicious! We choose two meats and 2 side vegetables. No pics because we were so hungry. We had the wagyu jumuluk and wagyu brisket, a side of chicken katsu and pan fried veggie pancake. You also get a series of small side dishes which all tasted great! Personally, I enjoyed the brisket as it had more meat and flavor. Their dessert menu was plentiful but we only got their tarimasu cake. Please try their homemade soda. I'm not a fan of overly sweet drinks so this was perfect! I'd absolutely come back again! Thank you Ari for a great experience and allowing us to celebrate our anniversary! ***At the bottom of their menu in fine print says that the restaurant doesn't offer to go so please order accordingly ***

New way to look at it, the dishes have character. Service: Still extremely slow... nothing has changed with that. They have more servers, but the grills always feel like they're set to low and the meat comes out SLOW. Plus our server yesterday was inattentive, every side dish and water refill needed to be asked. I also feel bad having to ask the him to come with the TINY little 1/2 teaspoon to refill my sauce because it's such tedious work. While other KBBQ places have this sense of urgency to get you in and out where you can't even finish eating what they cook fast enough-- it is the complete opposite here. Meat is good..., but the time I'm wasting here? Beef plate at 678 would be better for what I paid. Also-- they charge a predetermined percentage for tip that is unsaid, 22% after tax. I feel that it's typical for them to say "18-20% will be added automatically for groups more than 6" but there's no forewarning. Usually tax is minuscule to the amount but I wouldn't give the extra $20 for the slow slow, what seems purposeful, service. Why I know this is because they only split the check up to six way and we had way more people than that. Plus, they won't even allow you to sit together if you have more than 5-6. They split you into two tables and won't allow you to go sit in the party room unless you have 20 so we were not even fully sitting with our group, couldn't even hold a conversation. It was just two different parties sitting next to each other.

I came here around new years and the food/service was incredible! This place is a great date spot with beautiful interior and amazing desserts. I really liked the macarons! Super cute designs and super yummy. They do offer to do majority of the cooking for you but don't be a baby and cook your own meat! It's always a fun part of the kbbq experience. Also if you want to splurge a little for a special occasion definitely get the AYCE wagyu option it is 100% worth it. The sauces in my opinion are amazing, all super fresh tasting and balance each other out. They have these super cute sauce containers they can bring around to refill it. Don't even get me started on the banchan! It comes all on a plate with different sections, and each person gets their own individual one. They are definitely on the pricier side when it comes to korean bbq but their attention to detail, unique display, and menu items definitely make it worth the price/experience.

I was introduced to Korean BBQ on my trip to the Atlanta area. This is the second place I tried, and it will probably be the best I will ever have. Even today, I try to find places similar near my home city of Tampa, and I just can't match Ari. I look at places online locally, look at pictures, read menus, visit stores, and I keep thinking "Well Ari does this" or "this isn't like Ari". My visit to Ari was so amazing. I think its memory will serve as the pinnacle of my Korean BBQ experience to which all future experiences will be compared.

Best quality korean bbq in atlanta. But got to go for the wagyu. Staff was super friendly. Will def be back. Great place for meetings as well.

Love everything about this establishment. The atmosphere, the food and social distancing resto is a plus during this pandemic! We have been here 5 times and never disappointed:)

Late to the review party for ARI but yes what a great KBBQ spot. It's like you're in the Great Gatsby when you're eating here. For starters, it located right next to Twisted Taco in the same shopping plaza as Regal Cinemas in Johns Creek. The interior large and spacious. You even have bakery inside. The interior design is one of my favorite aspects of the place. It's has very roaring 20s type vibe to it. A vintage yet modern look. Everything from the seats, to the tables, to the flooring, and walls were thought of carefully. Anyways, we're here to talk about food not interior design. Save that for HGTV! In terms of the menu, you have selections a la carte or you can pick a few prepared set options. The meats are diverse with different types of cuts of pork, beef, chicken, etc. The typical KBBQ items plus the traditional kimchi based side dishes. All of the meat selections that I tried during my visit very up to par with some of the better KBBQ joints in terms of quality and freshness of the meats. True test for KBBQ comes in the form on how it taste without dipping into any of the sauces and few of the meats like the jowl for example meets that standard. Seems like thought was put into a lot of the presentation here. The food is served is variety of platter so the presentation is definitely on point. The service is superb, they come by and cook the meat for you with out too much wait time in between, the grilles here are special Japanese grilles according to our server, so that actually adds to flavor of the finished product. Overall, one my new favorites in terms of KBBQ. Trust me there are a lot of options these days for KBBQ and a lot of them end up feeling a bit of the same after some time. This place is a bit different with overall presentation so it does stand out a bit more. Anyways, definitely worth checking out for all the KBBQ lovers out there or even those who want a taste of the KBBQ lifestyles, it's a bit pricey though so keep that in mind!