Heirloom Market BBQ
Barbecue restaurant · Cobb County
2243 Akers Mill Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30339
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Highlights
Southern meets Korean BBQ: spicy pork, brisket, kimchi slaw
Southern meets Korean BBQ: spicy pork, brisket, kimchi slaw
"As one of our highest-rated restaurants, Heirloom Market BBQ is probably a secret to no one. But if you’re hitting this place for the first time, just look for a small, packed convenience store parking lot off Akers Mill. All those cars are here for Heirloom’s BBQ-meets-KBBQ masterpieces like plump smoked wings, crispy Korean fried chicken, and tender ribs coated in sweet and spicy Korean sauce. There’s no seating inside here, so takeout is king. Or you can always join the folks standing outside on the tiny mural-decorated patio, enjoying a giant kalbi rib with chilli-spiced mac and cheese." - jacinta howard, juli horsford, nina reeder
"This Michelin Bib Gourmand winner Cobb County barbecue spot has limited seating, but chefs and owners Cody Taylor and Jiyeon Lee bring more than enough flavor to compensate for the cramped quarters or a ride home with a to-go box. Taylor and Lee’s Southern-Korean barbecue restaurant offers a must-try spicy Korean pork sandwich on its menu with chopped rib meat marinated in fermented chile paste, topped with kimchi coleslaw, black sesame seeds, and a sliced scallion. Order the sandwich with a side of Brunswick stew, cucumber radish salad, or kimchi slaw." - Candy Hom
"Sure, parking is tight and “dining in” means standing outside over a highboy, but we’ll suffer these minor inconveniences for this BBQ. Owned by a former Korean pop star-turned chef and her Texas-raised partner, Cumberland’s Heirloom melds smoky grill flavors with hefty doses of Korean influences. And while K-fusion is nothing new, Heirloom just does it best. Smoked ribs get slathered in a gochujang rub and spicy pork sandwiches come with a healthy dollop of tangy kimchi on top. Even their side game is strong—we'd be happy to eat their sweet and spicy tofu cubes as a main and their mac and cheese with chili flakes adds a pop of fun to a Southern staple." - nina reeder, jacinta howard, juli horsford
"A go-to for visiting chefs and kitchen teams taking a break from prep — its eclectic offerings encourage sampling and sharing, making it an easy place to step away from the kitchen while loosely discussing collaborations, charity dinners, and other events." - Henna Bakshi
"Have you ever had sticky ribs cooked by a famous K-Pop star? Well, you’re missing out. Since 2010, Atlantans have had a fan-like obsession with Heirloom Market BBQ, which is helmed by a former Korean pop star-turned-chef and her Texas-raised husband. Widely considered among the top BBQ spots in the entire state, Heirloom Market BBQ in Cumberland gives you the best of both worlds with menu items like their smoked ribs with a gochujang rub and tender beef brisket. We also like the mix of sides from the spicy, lightly fried and cubed tofu to the mac and cheese made with shell noodles. It's a mostly to-go joint, but there are a few highboys on the corner patio if you can't wait." - demarco williams, jacinta howard
