Donquixote Restaurant & Cafe

Korean restaurant · Briers North

Donquixote Restaurant & Cafe

Korean restaurant · Briers North

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5805 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340

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Tucked away and unassuming, this cozy spot serves generous portions of heartfelt bibimbap and authentic Korean dishes that’ll keep you coming back for more.  

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"Suh, best known for his popular ramen and Japanese seafood pop-ups Gato Arigato and Ronen Knife, took over ownership of longtime Buford Highway Korean restaurant Donquixote in 2019. Due to insurmountable financial difficulties brought on by the pandemic, Suh ended up closing the restaurant last spring." - Beth McKibben

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katie crohn

Google
Absolutely wonderful experience. We had done some searching in the area looking for a couple of specific Korean dishes that we wanted to taste. Upon entering we were greeted by a delightful lady who took care of our entire order and checked back often to make sure that we were satisfied. The portions were enormous and the prices were reasonable. We waited briefly on one of our dishes and when it arrived our hostess explained that the noodles were made to order and took slightly longer. Everything was delicious and worth the wait.

Uyen Dinh

Google
Supper friendly staff and have a great small dishes. Love kimpap and tonkatsu here. Highly recommended.

Dev O'lee

Google
I love their stir fried kimchi with pork belly slices which comes with also slices of steamed tofu. Whenever I crave some home cooked meal, this is one of the places I call to place an order. The portion is so generous I can almost make two meals out of one order, even for lunch. Plz, don't get discouraged when you walk in to this place, the interior is sorta out-dated but the food here is really worth it and a must try. A lot of ppl like their donkatsu which I also like but I still love their authentic korean dishes like grilled fishes and so on and so forth.

Victoria Martino

Google
This place is a hidden gem. It was better then we though it would be. I'm glad we went, everything was super fresh and had a great taste.

Tolz Jay

Google
Delicious food and great aunties that prepared the meal with love. Hubby and I enjoyed it and ordered some to go. The rice cakes and fried dumplings are so yummy. My first time eating Korean and I'll definitely be back.

Jessica Taylor

Google
Oh wow! We love this place! Every dish was DEEEEEELICIOUS. Emphasis on the yummy. My daughter loved our first time so much that she had a birthday dinner here tonight. The staff was very accommodating and explained things well to us. We had a great time!!!

Polly

Google
This restaurant is wonderful! A very at-home atmosphere and fantastic food. The stone bowl bibimbap was delicious, and I would definitely recommend trying the seafood and green onion pancake. Yum. I can't wait to go back! :)

Jae Gu

Google
It's best casual Korean restaurant around my home. Small store but offers homemade style foods which my stomach always comfortable after I eat their food. If I eat lots of MSG or bad ingredients or junk foods, my stomach will tell. I recommend to anyone who wants to eat decent Korean homemade style foods without hurting your wallet.

Tiff H.

Yelp
WINNER WINNER bb.q CHICKEN DINNER | we were craving Korean fried chicken and hadn't been to the bb.q Chicken on Buford Highway yet... so it was an easy decision to stop in for a quick dinner. There weren't many people inside around 7:45pm on a weeknight. There was one other couple dining in and another waiting for their takeout. Our food took about 30 minutes - so even though we had ordered takeout, we decided to dine in too (and ordered a beer for only $3 while we were at it) since we were so hungry by the time we got our food. If you're planning on takeout, definitely recommend ordering ahead. For two, we shared the kimchi fried rice (pro tip, add cheese!!!) and an 18 count honey garlic wings. Freshly fried, the honey garlic wings were hot sweet and savory crispy perfection. And the kimchi fried rice was spicy and cheesy (perfect for cheese pulls, see photos for reference) and I can't believe the beer was only $3 (this was pre inflation prices in 2022 lol). The interior is a bit small but if you are able to dine in, I definitely recommend it to maximize how hot & fresh the chicken is. Otherwise, order ahead to avoid waiting 30 minutes for your food!

Andrea M.

Yelp
The rosé ddeok-bokki is a must try! The sauce is like crack to my friend, and of course he introduced it to us... It's super creamy and flavorful. It's also great as a dipping sauce for the chicken. Don't waste good food! The Korean fried chicken here has a variety of flavors. Our favorite is the cheese one (cheeseling). Though it's super flavorful in taste, it's sooo good! The cheese powder is also very addictive... The golden original chicken is also very tasty and crunchy if you're going for simplicity. The sweet potato fries, coleslaw, and corn salad are also good side choices on the healthier end. I've eaten bb.q Chicken many times through friends ordering to-go, but this is the first time dining in. And having it fresh is sooo much better.

Jeff S.

Yelp
Upon first walking in, it doesn't seem like much of a store. The exterior is made mainly of tinted windows that have their blinds drawn and posters on the windows. The interior is kind of wood-themed. The tables are wood, there wood laminate on the floors, and the benches are wood. They just appear...spartan. The customer service was good. The guy at the counter greeted us upon entering and gave us directions on ordering and answered questions as well. We ordered to dine-in and received one of their notification pucks. It was ready in a normal amount of time to fry chicken to order. That means it came out hot and fresh! The chicken can be ordered as a meal with side(s) and a drink or separately. We went ahead and ordered some bottled water (they offered tap, but I wish they had the nice filtered cold/hot water dispenser as an option) and got our chicken without the sides. Honestly, I might've ordered a side, but I didn't see them when I was standing there ordering. I noticed them when I sat down and took pictures of the menu. I'm kinda glad I didn't because they were somewhat crazy expensive: $12 for some kimchi rice? Jeez! Anyway, I got the regular order of boneless Gangnam style chicken and it was phenomenally juicy and flavorful while still being crispy. $15 for that is a decent price in my opinion. You just aren't going to find many places out there offering you chicken with flavor and texture while still getting truly juicy meat. The pepper flavor really came thru in the sauce! My sister got the "whole" galbi chicken and she devoured it. One final thing I want to say about the chicken: NORMALLY, you order boneless stuff and it's dry, small, all white meat, and I was half-expecting the same here. I was utterly wrong about that and was even surprised to find that these were actually deboned pieces of chicken. Bro. Definitely worth checking this place out. WE WILL BE BACK.

Gretchen S.

Yelp
Bb.q Chicken always serves up a great meal, whether it be from this location or the Duluth one. My hubby and I recently ordered Uber Eats delivery with a discount I had. The food arrived fresh, hot, and on time as always from this location. We have picked up in person on numerous occasions from here also without issues. The staff are all nice, and the food is always ready when it's expected to be. We got the soy garlic boneless again in our most recent order which is always a great choice - nice and crispy, yet juicy, with mild flavor. I also decided to try the Galbi wings this time (bone-in), and they were amazing! I highly recommend both flavors. If you like Galbi (Kalbi) beef, then you'll like these wings - same great sauce. My hubby also likes the golden chicken, although he didn't get it this time. Never had a bad experience from here or the Duluth location yet. I highly recommend either one for a great takeout or delivery experience.

Lara T.

Yelp
This place was small! But they make to order. Large portion sizes. For Korean chicken, it was just ok.

Jason M.

Yelp
We love bb.q chicken - it was our go-to Korean fried chicken in NYC and I'm so glad they have locations in Atlanta! Get their signature sauce and corn salad. Portions are good for sharing too! I would prefer to do takeout at this location, I don't love the small sitting area.

Tiffany T.

Yelp
Ordered the original boneless lunch combo which came with fries and a canned soda. I was hoping for a better crunch but I guess I ordered wrong. Chicken seemed to be cooked in stale oil. I may try the bone in soy garlic wings as I still have slight faith..that was my order when I worked in NY at the 32nd location.. perhaps I will order it well done next time.

Alyssa T.

Yelp
We ordered take out from this location as I was craving their rose ttebokki. The inside is pretty small and cozy, but the food was ready by the promised time when we got there. The service was great. We also ordered two medium whole chickens in honey garlic and hot spicy. As always the rose ttebokki was perfection, and we finished it. The honey garlic and the hot spicy were delicious as well, though it was not the showstoppers for us. We will definitely be back when we crave it again!

Kevin T.

Yelp
Bbq olive is a well respected Korean fried chicken chain with multiple locations in the metropolitan Atlanta area. This location has a smaller interior (around 4 tables of 4) and is predominantly take out. Went here with a group and ordered Gangnam boneless chicken, soy garlic wings, fries, and rose deokkbokki. The gangnam boneless chicken has a nice savory sauce and the chicken was tender, juicy, and flavorful. The soy garlic wings has a standard sweet soy taste but the wings were VERY small unfortunately. The fries were pretty standard, but the real star of the show is the rose deokkbokki which is a creamier sweeter take on the standard deokkbokki and bbq olive always makes it amazingly and I would highly recommend.

Austin H.

Yelp
I didn't enjoy it very much. I got the boneless wing lunch special. The fries were good and I like the cans they offer for soda choices but the chicken, the star of the show, was not very good. It was incredibly thin pieces of chicken. I don't know if my whole basket together added up to more than about 2 to 3 oz. It had a lot of breading on there and it was fried until it was very very hard. Not even crispy. It was way past that it was just hard. It was a lot of effort to chew each and every piece. In addition, I didn't like the sauce. I ordered the soy garlic sauce and had I not ordered that, if someone had just given me this dish I would have never guessed that's what the sauce was. There was no garlic flavor to it. There was none of that salty unami flavor that you get from soy sauce. It tasted almost musty and was quite a bit off-putting. The employees were very nice. It also took around 20 minutes to get my order and I was the only person in there. I think they probably just fried the chicken way longer than it needed at the end of the day. I don't think I would give it another shot.

Josh W.

Yelp
I wasn't aware that this was a chain restaurant when I came in, though the setup did seem optimized for efficiency. Usually, the quality in chain places suffers over time (like how 20 years ago, Buffalo Wild Wings wasn't terrible). Hopefully that's not going to be the case here, because I've been looking for the best Korean Fried Chicken in Atlanta, and I found it at this little place. I can attest to the KFC in general - they get the perfect consistency and the garlic soy (soy garlic?) is sweet and spicy without being too much of either. The fried dumplings were cooked perfectly and very tasty. Finally, the kimchi fried rice was simultaneously simple yet complex, with the addition of the kimchi really adding a layer of flavor...a good level of oiliness, too. They really nailed everything. Negatives? I mean, the Wi-Fi was wonky and so the K-Pop they were playing was distorted, but they turned it off when it was pointed out. The environment in general is pretty sparse, so I wouldn't take a date here. Well, not a first date. But man, is the food good.

Hannah K.

Yelp
Okay so I wanted something. Spicy and the Mala rice cakes sauce reminds me of the fire ramen chicken sauce. Rice cakes are small and extra squishy but soooo good. The chicken is hot and crispy and the batter has the smallest hint of sweet without hurting the chicken main flavor. I dipped and twirled my chicken in the cheesy rice cake sauce for that extra UMPH!

Daniel B.

Yelp
bb.q Chicken (or "BBQ Chicken" or "BBQ Olive Chicken," whatever you want to call it) pumps out solid Korean fried chicken in metro Atlanta OTP (outside the perimeter). If you're looking for good Korean fried chicken in Doraville/Chamblee, this might be the best spot currently. In Doraville, I like Hello Chicken too, but it's not as popular nor as highly rated: http://bit.ly/2LUnesw. Harue Korean Chicken Snack Bar isn't bad either: http://bit.ly/381xVQ9. As I wrote in my review for the bb.q Chicken in Duluth (https://bit.ly/3MDXyMi), this international chain once had another Duluth location that opened back in March 2011. That location closed and the current Duluth location opened just off of Pleasant Hill Road near I-85 in August 2019. In 2021, the chain added two more Georgia locations: Suwanee in March 2021 (https://bit.ly/3I0xBmF) and this Doraville location in June 2021. The bb.q Chicken footprint and in general, the Korean fried chicken footprint, has continued to expand in Atlanta. A couple Korean fried chicken restaurants opened close to where I live: Choong Man Chicken opened its first ITP (inside the perimeter) location near Georgia Tech in August 2020 (https://bit.ly/3tAeYk7) and local joint Mukja Korean Fried Chicken opened in November 2020 (https://bit.ly/3HMYBFS). Both of those are good too. So, there's more good Korean fried chicken in and around Atlanta than there used to be, which is good thing. For quick, easy Korean fried chicken near me, I'd probably go to Choong Man on 10th Street and call it a day. Choong Man (or "CM Chicken") might be *the* best of them all. In addition to the CM Chicken location in-town, the chain also has locations in Duluth (http://bit.ly/33A5FCv) and Suwanee (https://bit.ly/3pKyHwt). All that said, I don't think you can go wrong with bb.q Chicken. This is one of the top Korean fried chicken chains. It's been around since 1995, originating in South Korea. The "bb.q" doesn't stand for barbecue. It stands for "Best of the Best Quality." Some of the old branding for this chain - "BBQ Olive Chicken" - existed to show off that the restaurants deep fry their chicken in olive oil. I think that's part of what sets bb.q Chicken apart from the competition. During my visit to this location, the menu had Whole Chickens in nine flavors, Wings in 10 flavors, and Boneless chicken in 11 flavors. Outside of chicken, there were Korean snack foods like Ddeok-Bokki (spicy stir-fried rice cakes) and fast-food sides like fries and onion rings. $11 Boneless Combos, that include fries and a soda, and $8 Chicken Cup Bap rice bowls are lunch menu exclusives, offered Monday-Friday, 11am-3pm only. I've been eating more boneless Korean fried chicken (and American wings) lately and decided to go that route this time. Our server, James, told me that bb.q Chicken's Boneless chicken is made from thigh meat, which is what I prefer (dark meat). I ended up ordering a Half & Half Boneless ($25) and a medium size of the Honey Garlic Boneless ($14) for myself. The order lasted me 3.5 meals. One of my friends got a medium order of the Honey Garlic Boneless too and another friend got a chicken Sandwich Combo ($11) with sweet potato fries (+$1). The latter came with both coleslaw and bb.q Chicken's "Secret Spicy" sauce on the side. For my Half & Half Boneless, I chose half Golden Original and half Secret Spicy. The Secret Spicy sauce is a sweet, non-spicy sauce made with tomato, onion, garlic, and spices. Yes, it's *not* spicy, contrary to the name. To give you a sense on sizing, one person can easily finish a medium order of chicken. The "Half and Half" combos are equivalent to two mediums. The chicken I had at the bb.q Chicken in Duluth was crispier, but it was also bone-in. My favorite flavor here was the Honey Garlic. It had a sweet, sticky, and delectable sauce. I recommend it. My Secret Spicy chicken was drenched in sauce, perhaps too much. However, it still tasted fine. I will say that all the sauce negated any crispiness the chicken tenders originally had. I ended up using the extra sauce on my Golden Original chicken and it worked out well. My leftovers heated up nicely in the toaster oven: 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes per tray. The food packs and travels well and lasts for days. My leftovers were just as satisfying at home as they were fresh, dining in. bb.q Chicken is located on Buford Highway OTP in the old Treasure Village shopping center. Treasure Village is much less seedy these days. bb.q Chicken is in the space formerly occupied by beloved Korean family-style restaurant Don Quixote: https://bit.ly/3vO74Gv. The space has been completely cleaned up, renovated, and modernized. The atmosphere is that of a casual, fast-food, takeout joint with big wall/window graphics and pictures, and K-pop music. Capacity is limited to about 20+ seats on either side of the dining room. There is no outside seating. Service was good. Our orders were fried up and ready relatively quick.

Jeanette S.

Yelp
I'm so happy that I found this place. I keep watching "crash landing on you " and this restaurant is featured throughout the series. The chicken always looked so good that I knew I just had to try it. So, when I searched I found it and I'm so glad I did find it. When we came in, the guy waited so patiently for us to decide. I finally decided on the Galbi Whole Chicken medium size which was so perfect. I mean the yum-o-meter was off the scale. It was delicious and crunchy and saucy. You really have to try this place if you like fried chicken. I will tell you Korean fried chicken is the best fried chicken! I will say the place is a lot smaller than I imagined but it seems like more people take their food to go which makes it less crowded even though it's small.

Chris S.

Yelp
I've kept hearing about this place as a solid contender for Korean fried chicken so I had to come by. I came by around 8pm on a Friday and it was fairly empty (though I think they get quite a few to-go orders). We got the Soy Garlic and the Galbi wings. Both were SO good. The galbi wings were sweet and spicy. The green onion was a great addition. The soy garlic was one of the better soy garlics I've gotten at KFC places - very flavorful! The crispiness of the chicken here is among the best - very nice crunch and suuuuper juicy and tender meat. Two wings between three people was a good amount of food. They also provide pickled white radish which is a great palate cleanser! Honestly I think this may be my new favorite KFC place! Also has a ton of parking. HIGHLY recommend!

Skylar L.

Yelp
Really small location but this is the best Korean fried chicken in the area. The chicken is perfectly crispy and pairs perfectly with the tteokbokki sauce. In addition, this place takes allergies seriously. We told them we had a peanut allergy and they handed us a chart that was very helpful in making our decision.

Vic F.

Yelp
Located in a nondescript strip mall, I think I was their first customer of the day, I actually called my order in to save the typical 15 minutes of made fresh to order KFC. Let me tell you I was not disappointed. Ordered the Galbi style wings and a side of kimchi fried rice as I need my carbs. Both were excellent! The chicken still had a very decent crunch even after a car ride back to my hotel. Perfectly balanced sweet, savory, and a minor touch of heat. The fried rice was most excellent albeit the egg was not runny although not worth a half star deduction. My mom always said don't eat anything bigger than you head...this was but I paid dearly with a bloated feeling for the rest of the afternoon but it was worth it!!!

Gretel Y.

Yelp
We had family visiting from out of state and they requested Korean fried chicken. I showed them some options and they chose bb.q Chicken. We got here around lunch on a Monday. Tons of parking. Limited seating indoor seating. Lucky for us, they weren't very busy. This place is self service. You order at the counter and they call your number when your order is ready. Eating utensils, condiments and to-go containers are to the left of the counter and you're welcome to take what you need. The staff was friendly and helpful. It's important to note that I did not try any of the chicken, but my family did. They ordered two different flavors and enjoyed how crispy and spicy they were. I tried the ddeok bokki $11 and kimchi fried rice $10 which were excellent. Both were also (very) spicy as well as flavorful. I was sweating by the end of the meal. Prices are reasonable and portions are generous, so we were able to take leftovers.

Dezondria J.

Yelp
Friday, 7/5, my very first order ever was GREAT!! However, my second order ever on Saturday, 7/6, was a disappointment - barely any of the Honey Garlic sauce was on my chicken, at first I thought it was the wrong order and then I found two BIG, LONG black hairs in the box (my hair is short and brown). It'll be a while before I return. I really can't stomach finishing the other box that I hadn't even started yet - $18.00 down the drain!

Addy C.

Yelp
Golden Original - I'd been wanting to go here since watching the K-dramas ... I forgot which K-drama but they were always eating super crunchy chicken from the bb.q Chicken joints, and the crunchy sound was so enticing. I think you'll only get that nice sound from the "Golden Original" b/c the other flavors have sauce. BONELESS LUNCH COMBO - $11 Combo comes w/ chicken, French fries & soda can. Great portion. This time I ordered "Golden Original" - even with carry-out, the crunch is still retained by the time you get home to enjoy your chicken. The fries not as much but it does help that the fries are fried in some kind of batter too - I think the first time I tried them, they used crinkle fries. These were much better! The chicken is nice & juicy - very tender too like they maybe they soak the chicken in buttermilk or something. The batter does have a smokey olive oil flavor which is interesting. But the crispiness & crunchy will keep me returning. (I didn't get the white pickled radish cubes with my take-out order ... it may be something you have to request?) FYI they're located in the old Don Quixote Korean restaurant. Very nice staff. Pretty small inside. I think they may be doing 100% take-out now.

Genesis M.

Yelp
It's honestly so mid, Service is alright , food is good i guess, there was a fly at our table so it kinda ruined the experience a little, and they're rating is a 86 which i guess it isn't bad, but overall pretty mid. I'll try it again yea but i'm guessing tdy wasn't the day lol.

Isabel W.

Yelp
3.5 stars Atmosphere/service: only a couple of tables inside. The utensils are self-serve, they provide you with a big water jug if you eat in. It took quite a bit of time for the chicken to come out - maybe 40 mins? There were a lot of people in front of us. Food/price: came bc we heard the chicken was great. My husband and I shared two orders of the medium size wings with the following flavors - - Soy garlic ($16): savory soy based sauce with garlic. It's staple flavor, you can't go wrong. - Cheesling ($16): covered in powdered cheese that has a slightly sweet flavor. I thought it was good, especially in combination with the soy garlic because it gave my palette a change. I don't think I can eat a whole basket of it alone though. The breading of the chicken was great. Definitely crispy and crunchy. What was interesting was that all the bones for the wings were basically breaking apart. Not sure if they over cooked? But they were disintegrating it felt like lol. Overall, good place to try out. May stop by again to try the other flavors but probably will order to go since that line seems much faster than dine-in.

Katherine W.

Yelp
I had it delivered to my new office and amazing quality! Travels well and remains crispy. Perfect flavor ! Im addicted to the rose tteobokki is so cheesy. They are super generous and tops it off with half boiled egg. The chicken isn't battery and greasy. Just what I expect from korean style fried chicken! My only suggestion is it's not as moist as I expect. Other than this must have! Can't wait to try the other items.

Ryan C.

Yelp
Contrary to what I thought this location was as good as other bb.qs in the nearby towns. Good, legit KFC in the urban setting of Doraville. Hope they get more businesses from the locals from the area to stay afloat.

Diana L.

Yelp
I got an order of the hot spicy chicken, which the portion was way smaller than I expected. Furthermore, I couldn't finish my meal because the chicken had a very weird taste and smell. I got the sauce on the side, and so the taste was definitely coming from the chicken. I don't like saying this, but it reminded me of dish water. I think I got a bad batch of chicken because my friends' orders were fine when I tried theirs. I've been here a couple of times before and have never had this issue, but it seems like the quality has gone down since.

Kevin C.

Yelp
Personally my favorite Korean BBQ place right now in ATL. They have the crispiest classic Korean fried chicken and the ones with the sauces are amazing. This time I tried the classic fried chicken sandwich and it was beyond juicy. The breading was so crispy and didn't slip off the juicy chicken like some other places. This is my 2nd fav chicken sandy in ATL after java saga. But the combo for the fries and sandwhich is amazing. I recommend the classic boneless nuggets for beginners and the Gangnam style for go to. The cheese one is interesting too. I also liked the Korean side dishes especially the rice cakes with mozzarella. It doesn't taste too much like teok bokki but I think it's the sweetness of the melted mozzarella that changes the flavor.

Victor D.

Yelp
This is authentic Korean Fried Chicken! Not only were there so many options in the menu but they were also reasonably priced. The staff was also eager to help. Highly recommend checking this place out

Theresa H.

Yelp
On my way home after picking up some tea from Yi Fang Fruit Tea, I saw the bb.q Chicken sign in a strip mall nearby. bb.q Chicken?? Since when there was a bb.q Chicken in Atlanta? bb.q Chicken was one of the places in my list of "where to eat?" in Seoul. That was before Corona came wrecking every single of my plan. I am sure many of you would agree with me. Nobody really can travel (I mean really travel) out of the country and that means no holidays abroad. My aunt has been depressed cos she could not get her yearly travel fix, my sister had been going hotel to hotel for staycations. My brother has started to get some therapeutic session by learning how to make breads and cakes. Anyway, back to fried chicken... (sorry for going off the topic :( ) Of cos I went home opening my yelp app and found out from my fellow yelpers this bb.q Chicken location was opened in June just this year. I decided I definitely would want to check out this bb.q Chicken one of these weekends. So how was my first bb.q Chicken experience? FOOD (overall : 4/5) I ordered two flavors. Golden Original Fried Chicken and the Soy Garlic. Both Medium in size. There were like 8 pieces each, of course I would not be able to eat them all, but I knew I could always pack them home. So how was the fried chicken? Golden Original (5/5) The fried chicken was so crunchy and crispy! The meat was juicy and very tender. Those were solid legit golden fried chicken! Soy Garlic (3/5) Not likely would I order this again. It was just a-ok! I definitely have better soy garlic fried chicken elsewhere, but maybe I should order Soy Garlic fried wings instead. I don't know, there was no flavor inside the chicken. It was just meh for me. SERVICE (4/5) This was a self-service place, I did not mind. The staff was friendly and thanked me when I was leaving. What I wish they have? I wish they provide plastic gloves for the dine-in customers. I was a mess, the table was a mess. I did clean up the table after polishing some chicken and could barely eat any more. I was told I was spoilt by Chir Chir in Singapore. That Korean fried chicken place provided plastic food glove so no customers would dirty their hands and a bin lined with plastic bag for the bones. I watched enough kdrama to know bb.q Chicken in South Korea provides plastic gloves. LOCATION (4/5) I really do not like the location. There were a couple of strange people walking past the store. That made me a bit nervous. I did not want to get carjacked or get into any sort of trouble cos of any fried chicken. Then again it was easy access and located around popular places off Buford Highway. Ample parking too. Cos of the location, this would not be a solid 4 star overall.

Samavi A.

Yelp
Came here for dinner with friends after she saw this on a k drama and was craving some wings! We ordered a few different flavors and some sides to share. Such a great place to share a meal with friends. The wings were tasty but not as crispy or as big as was remembered. The sides were also really great options.

Tommie G.

Yelp
*looks left* *looks right* ...This is the best fried chicken I've ever had. Alright, lemme give the basics I guess. This is a self service location - you walk up to the counter, make your order, pay and then if you're eating in you walk back up there, grab your food and make your way back to the seat. They've got plates and everything out for you to just pick up so this is full Do It Yourself and you're about to eat a buncha fried chicken so go 'head and take the walk. Now let's talk food. My friends and I got a mix; The Honey Garlic, Galbi, Gang-Jeong (Bruh.... wow), and the Soy Garlic. You'll notice there's nothing spicy on that mix, that's because I can't - call me what you want. My friend called me a bunch of non-Yelp review friendly names and ordered a set of Spicy Galbi Wings which she enjoyed. Seriously though, if you like a good crunchy chicken with some delicious sauce? This is the best I've had in a very very long time. And when I say crunchy I mean crunchy. It was still crunchy by the time we packed to go boxes and with all the sauce - that's a long time. It's a small place, so don't try to bring your 20+ friend group in here. And not just because I'm jealous that you have so many friends. But all in all, this BB.Q is a winner in my book.

Briana N.

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I know bb.q chicken is a chain but it sure doesn't feel like it. The chicken is high quality and super tender. And the outside is deliciously crispy which is key when it comes to fried chicken. The honey garlic is one of my favorite flavors but we also tried the kalbi one this time and it was pretty decent! The rose tteokbokki is a good choice to order as well. It's not too spicy and the cheese is kind of sweet which makes it all the more yummy.

Alison N.

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Great tasty crispy chicken as always. A lot of flavors to choose from. Tteokbokki with cheese goes well with white rice on the side.

Paris P.

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Best wings with great quality compare to other locations i have tried. I crave their wings at least 3 times a month. My friends didnt know about their cheese wings until now. They are all addicted

Phuong D.

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*Self-Service Location* I was excited to hear BBQ Chicken was coming to Doraville and had to stop by during one of my KFC cravings. This location is small and it's important to note that everything is self-service which means you order and pick up your food at the counter. There's disposable utensils and plates you can grab as well. Water is sold by the bottle. I came in without realizing this and was a bit disappointed. Also, I noticed ALOT of to-go order and will likely opt for this route next time as well. Needless to say, the location is small with ~5 tables inside. Galbi Wings + Soy Garlic Wings are both really tasty and crunchy. Can't go wrong with either of these. Orders come with pickled radish. The KFC is solid here. Really enjoyed my order and will definitely come back!

Helen K.

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Grand opening for Bb.q chicken today and it was already bustling and hustling~ Bb.q chicken is located where the old Don Quixote location used to be, next to Kochi Maru on Buford Hwy. It's pretty small inside but around 6 table tops available for dine in. We picked up the medium boneless Cheeseling and medium honey garlic wings. It was pipping hot and friendly service. You also get pickled radish on the side. I tried the Duluth location when it first opened and I wasnt a fan but I think I only tried the original and never went back. I'm just glad that I gave it another chance and dare I say it, it's one of the top K.F.C contenders. Bb.q chicken is a chain from Korea and chicken is fried in olive oil. So essentially "healthier" and I do think you can taste the difference with the flavor and texture. Chicken here is tender, crispy, and airy. We loved the 2 flavors that we tried today and cant wait to try the others! Welcome to buford hwy!!!

Katie M.

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I went to the one in Suwannee and loved it, then I saw that this location was closer to me! This place is so good! The lunch deal is a good price and very filling. Boneless with fries and a drink. I got the cheesling & the secret spicy. Both were really good! The secret spicy wasn't too spicy which I was happy bc I can't handle spicy. I would definitely recommend eating here.

Aj G.

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Came here for lunch craving crispy fried Korean chicken. Although one person in our group enjoyed the chicken, the rest of us thought the three varieties we tried (plain, secret spicy, and chili garlic) had an odd flavor and that the fries tasted like they had been cooked in old fryer oil. I wish I had listened to the other review about the weird flavor. Also, worth noting that everything is cooked to order, so be prepared to wait! This definitely isn't a grab-and-go place.

James S.

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Great franchise for Korean Fried Chicken!! Love this place from west to east coast!!

Sarah T.

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A new Korean chicken place close to home, I had to try it. There are sooo many Korean fried chicken places and if this is your first time trying it, I think you'll be pleased. If you're an avid Korean fried chicken person, there are better and more bang for your buck places. They offer a good variety of flavors and sides. I got the fries ($5), spicy galbi wings ($16 for medium), and Gangnam style wings ($16 for medium). The flavors were not memorable nor worthy of ordering again. Was it nasty? No, but was it great? Also no. I felt it was pricy for the quantity compared to other places. Lastly, they marked these wing flavors as spicy and there was no heat. 3/5 for flavor 2/5 for overall value

Joseph N.

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I love this wing place. I order here at least once a month. I recently ordered wings from here as I normally do. However the wing size were extremely than before and over cooked. Most of the time there wings are large. However, paying $20 for $10 wings is crazy. I know inflation is high, but to cheat customers like this is crazy.

Tanisha Y.

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Don't let the looks fool you. This place is a secret location filled with goodness. I love Korean fried chicken and this location took the spot. It's a small little place but you can dine in if you want to. Which I did because I wanted to enjoy it hot and fresh. Get the Galbi wings. Get the Kimchi fried rice, because you won't be disappointed. They also have this corn coleslaw dish. Get that too. They are hella friendly here enjoy it!

Tanni D.

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I was craving Korean fried chicken late at night and according to Uber Eats, bb.q Chicken was the only restaurant that was still open in my area and specialized in this. I've never been here before, and I'm so glad I gave it a try! It definitely beats some of the other Korean fried chicken places I've dined at. I ordered the Half & Half Whole Chicken, which also includes the hot spicy flavor. The chicken was crispy on the outside, and so tender and juicy in the inside. The hot spicy pieces were also mouthwatering, despite packing much heat. I'll definitely be back!

Alexandria N.

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I could literally eat this every day. My go-to order is the whole chicken (golden or honey garlic) if we're eating with a bigger crowd. We also get the rose tteokbokki and sweet potato fries. The order usually comes with pickled radish too. I recently discovered their lunch special is also a great deal too. $12-13 for your choice flavor of boneless chicken with a side of fries and a drink (you can substitute other sides for a small fee). Usually for lunch specials, it doesn't come with pickled radish, but the lady working behind the counter that day was very sweet and gave it to us anyway. I'd also recommend the fried rice cakes, which come with cute little octopus-shaped hot dogs!

Tuong Vi P.

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In the spirit of #thankyouthursday2021, I'm shouting out my neighborhood Korean fried chicken joint, which is a phenomenal. Not sure if you remember the business that occupied the space in which bb.q Chicken now finds itself, but I was a big fan of Buford Highway institution Donquixote Restaurant. When things shut down under Chef Allen Suh's fledgling watch of just four months, my heart sank. More than a year and a half on, my family and I have been heartened by Chef Suh having moved on and our luck to have such fantastic Korean fried chicken (and all the scrumptious accompaniments) nearby. Being the lazy chicken-eater that I am, I always go boneless and love the original (which is a tad more than mildly spicy, though not described as such) and soy garlic flavors. My family and I throw in a box of white rice, cole slaw, corn salad, and fries. The fries. Delicious. Everything is, really. If you haven't yet been, get your butt over there. Such nice service every time I've gone to pick up my order too. I'll probably try dining in some time next year.

Kevin L.

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I know there's a myriad of places in atlanta, but my friend and I were feeling for something that was more snack like and not too expensive. We decided to hit this place again and it was better than I remembered the first time! We previously came here when they first opened and enjoyed it but this time I felt like they've got their recipes down and are more consistent. We always end up getting the boneless and the chicken is fried to perfection. My friends order actually came out with boned wings and they quickly fixed it. Service is friendly and non-bothersome but I would note that the biggest downside I feel when coming here is that they do not have a soda fountain, just soda cans. But, I can't really blame them because they're just a small mom and pop store :)

Kendra G.

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This was my first but definitely not my last! I got two 8 piece whole chicken one flavor as Honey Garlic (my favorite) and hot spicy flavor. They were both amazing, just crunchy and well sauced. Customer service was great also, the young lady was helpful since it was my first time. The hot is a level 4 and can be slightly numbing so if you are not use to hot you may want to look into a different flavor with a lower level of heat.

Robin R.

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Our second order and it was maybe even better than the first. This time we ordered Golden Original bone in chicken, Soy Garlic boneless, corn salad, and coleslaw. The corn salad and coleslaw were refreshing and a great accompaniment for our late lunch. The Golden Original was so light and crispy we enjoyed it more than traditional/southern fried chicken. The bone in chicken pieces were tiny though - it was a really small whole chicken. The Soy Garlic was very flavorful; they were perfectly sauced, not too much not too little. Very yummy lunch!

Jeanne C.

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When I heard they were opening up in Doraville I was so happy. Now I can eat BB.Q chicken on my lunch break! I honestly think the duluth location is better but this location was good as well. I usually get their BB wings and soy garlic boneless wing. I think my favorite flavor is their soy garlic so you should definitely check that out.

Kyungeun P.

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*This was an UberEats delivery order* BBQ Chicken is one of my all time favorite fried chicken chains in South Korea. Don't let the name fool you -- it's fried chicken. When I opened my UberEats app and saw that there was a BBQ here in Atlanta AND it delivers to my place, I knew I had to order immediately at that moment. [FOOD] Original Golden Chicken -- $16.00 (UberEats price) This is their original fried chicken recipe, it's just good old plain fried chicken. Perfectly crispy and perfectly juicy. Even their white meat is juicy. If Popeyes is your favorite chain, then BBQ's original golden will be your new obsession. It's crispier, juicier, yet somehow clean tasting (aka doesn't feel oily or gamey). Our order came with about 9 pieces, including a leg, a thigh, pieces of breast chopped up and a couple whole wings. The delivery took about an hour and the chicken was still crispy, but we re-heated for a couple minutes in the air fryer. Ring of Fire wings -- $18.00 (UberEats) Ho boy. My heat tolerance has gone way way down so I'm not so good with heat. And boy were these hot. My husband disagreed, he's good with spice, and he thought these were just average spicy. Delivery arrived in about an hour, but these wings were still crispy even with the sauce coated on. We did throw them in the air fryer for a few minutes to re-crisp/heat. The wings are a tiny bit on the small side, but we love smaller wings over the GMO, hulk-like wings. Ddukbokki + cheese -- $12.00+$2.00 (UberEats) I've been pretty disappointed with the ddukbokki from Korean chicken places around Greater Atlanta. BBQ's is pretty good! No complaints, the sauce is the perfect consistency with the right balance of spicy and sweet. It was just the right amount of cheese for me, but then husband thought it was too much. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Fries -- $6.00 (UberEats) Omg. These are exactly the kind of fries I like. The kind from captain D's with that extra crispy layer on the outside of the fry. Because it was a delivery, it was kinda crispy, kinda soggy. So we threw it in the air fryer for about 3-5 minutes and they were good as new. Or crispy as new. This side order comes in a full medium container, so plenty to share. [SERVICE/AMBIENCE] Can't say much here as this was an UberEats delivery order. The food arrived in about an hour, but it still retained its heat and relative crispness pretty well!