Spring 2nd Branch

Spring 2nd Branch absolutely knocked it out of the park. We started the night with the Gochujang Yukhoe (spicy beef tartare), and it set the tone immediately—bold, perfectly seasoned, and insanely good. For dinner, we shared the bossam. I loved it—rich, comforting, and full of depth—while my wife didn’t connect with it quite as much, which really just comes down to personal taste, not execution. The water bottle alone deserves a shout out—such a creative, thoughtful detail that instantly elevates the experience. Drink-wise, we had the Jinro “Is Back” soju, strawberry soju, and a soju/beer mixed cocktail with all three dangerously smooth and easy to drink. What really seals the deal here is the service and execution. The staff was outstanding—attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely welcoming. Every dish we tried was fire: perfect flavors, perfectly balanced, and beautifully presented. One of the best parts? This is not your typical Korean BBQ spot where you’re cooking slivers of meat on a grill at the table. Spring 2nd Branch delivers a refined, chef-driven Korean dining experience that lets you actually sit back and enjoy the food. We’ll absolutely be back—this place is special. 🔥

First time here and it didn't disappoint. Excellent Korean food! The wings, dumplings and the Kolbi were great. Also had the Vegatable Pancake..a must get! Service was good too. Definitely will be back!

The food and service were both excellent! My daughters had eaten here a few times before and kept telling me I needed to check them out. I’m glad I did. The Gogi Mandu (steamed dumplings) were very flavorful and they weren’t skimpy with the filling. The Yangneom Chicken Wings were fried to perfection and the sauce had the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. And my Tteok Kalbi Dolsot Bibimbap was the perfect explosion of textures and flavors. We’re looking forward to visiting again soon!

What an amazing menu! So nice to have a fantastic Korean restaurant in Marietta Square! The options on the menu are fabulous! If you are better with pictures to get an idea about what the food is, there is a QR code on the menu to scan and it takes you right to their website. I have to say the photos do help if you are unsure about Korean cuisine. Our food was amazingly delicious! And we had a great time and can’t wait to return.

Not! Just! BBQ! From bubbling spicy stews & chilled flavorful noodles to crispy seafood pancakes & epic wings, Spring 2nd Branch serves Korean comfort classics …& then some. The menu is deep but the (genius) QR code with pics & descriptions makes diving in easy, even for first-timers to Korean cuisine. Already plotting visit #3 for the Gamja Tang & more Minwha Spirits makgeolli. Kim Tip: don’t skip out on the sesame ice cream!

I have tried almost 7-8 different dishes so far, but honestly only liked the raw beef bibimbap and spicy stir fried pork. Especially for Dakbokkeumtang and Bossam, the meats had specific smell that gives me ick.. feels like the smell when you heat the meat too quick after freezing (in Korean, it's 누린내). And for Bossam, I think it is overpriced for the amount of serving for $48. But I liked the fact that it comes with oyster kimchi tho. Soontofu and baby octopus stir fried were just okay. The most I like about this place is the Korean pocha vibe, which is rare to have in Marietta. But overall, I am not sure to go there again for food.

We’re big fans of Spring and have been anxiously waiting for the opening! Went in for opening night. As party of 3 at prime dinner time, we waited 40 minutes for a table. We were surprised! We were expecting a longer wait. The wait was 10000000% worth it. The staff were friendly, prompt and ready with suggestions. The food was wonderful. We ate so much and really wish we had room to eat more. The portions are a good size. Everything tasted great. This place really exceeded our expectations Can’t wait to come back

Food needs some work. Service great atmosphere great our servers name was Laura very attentive and informative. Manager was walking around checking on people very nice. Dumplings were decent so was the fried chicken. Bibimap and Tteobokki were kind of meh. Didn’t want to bother the staff or really try anything else. I also really made this review to the say the potatoes of the banchan was actually so gross. So so gross. I couldn’t eat much after a taste of that.

I'd been hearing great things about Spring 2nd Branch, so my partner and I stopped by on Saturday. The staff was friendly and seated us toward the center of the spacious dining room. The space isn't filled with traditional Korean décor. Instead, it has a humble, modern, almost minimal vibe. We ordered Haemul Pajeon ($17.99) for our appetizer. My main entree was the Jeyuk Bokkeum ($25.99), and my partner chose the Seolleongtang ($18.99). The Jeyuk Bokkeum (spicy stir-fried pork with lettuce wraps) was one of the better versions I've had in Atlanta. The sauce had great flavor (but it wasn't spicy), the pork was tender, and the fresh lettuce came with jalapeño and garlic slices that made each wrap taste delicious! I do wish the pork was coated in a spicier sauce though. The Seolleongtang (a milky ox-bone broth with somyeon noodles and beef) was creamy and comforting, with tender pieces of brisket and shank. The Haemul Pajeon (a seafood and veggie pancake) arrived when we were almost done with our main entrees, which we didn't mind. It was much thicker than other pajeons we've tried and packed with vegetables. The edges had a nice crunch. The dipping sauce was too salty, so we mostly enjoyed the pancake on its own. Overall, we liked Spring 2nd Branch. The prices are on par with the Korean restaurants in Duluth. Even though it's a bit of a drive for us, we'd consider coming back and trying more dishes the next time we're in Marietta.