Char Korean Bar & Grill

"There weren’t any in-town Atlanta spots to partake in Korean barbecue until Char came along in 2017. Here, owner Richard Tang has created a buzzy socializing spot for cocktails, Korean BBQ, and a lengthy list of Korean-American snacks and small plates, including an appetizer platter with KFC sliders, beef mandu, and shrimp rangoons. All tables come equipped with gas grill tops, too, which are perfect for grilling meats with friends while sipping on cocktails, wine, or beer." - Candy Hom

"Char surprises you with how many good things they can fit in this small one-room Inman Park restaurant. As soon as the dinner service begins and the hip-hop party playlist gets jumping, the indoor/outdoor space fills up and the tabletop grills somehow (maybe by magic) manage to hold a remarkable amount of banchan plates and platters of marinated meats. Start with the sweet kimchi-topped deviled eggs and amazing scallion pancake—since all the food comes out pretty fast, you'll have time to take the edge off your hunger while you contemplate the a la carte grilled menu. And if you’re torn between the garlic-butter shrimp or the soy-marinated wagyu, our recommendation is to get both. " - nina reeder, jacinta howard, juli horsford

"If you associate soju with a good time, then you're in the right place. This one-room Korean grill in Inman Park feels like a tight squeeze, but then Char surprises you with how many good things they can fit in a small package. As soon as the dinner service begins and the party playlist gets jumping, the indoor/outdoor space fills up and the tabletop grills somehow (maybe summoned by the mystical wall murals) manage to hold a remarkable amount of tasty banchan and marinated meats for grilling. Start with the sweet kimchi-topped deviled eggs and scallion pancakes—since all the food comes out pretty fast, you'll have time to take the edge off your hunger while you think about the rest of your order. " - sarah bailey, nina reeder, jacinta howard

"At first glance, this one-room Korean grill in Inman Park feels like a tight squeeze, but then Char surprises you with how many good things they can fit in a small package. As soon as the dinner service begins and the party playlist gets jumping, the indoor/outdoor space fills up and the tabletop grills somehow (maybe summoned by the mystical wall murals) manage to hold a remarkable amount of tasty banchan and marinated meats for grilling. Start with the sweet kimchi-topped deviled eggs and scallion pancakes—since all the food comes out pretty fast, you'll have time to take the edge off your hunger while you think about the rest of your order." - Nina Reeder

"Chef Richard Tang’s Char located in the Inman Quarter development is the place in the neighborhood for Korean barbecue and small plates, with soju and Japanese whiskey cocktails in the evenings. Brunch here includes fried chicken and matcha waffles, a scallion pancake (pajeon) loaded with vegetables, and the pork belly hash with eggs, potatoes, and kimchi collards." - Beth McKibben