Gaja Korean Bar
| Address: | 491 Flat Shoals Ave SE A, Atlanta, GA 30316, USA |
| Phone: | +1 404-835-2126 |
| Site: | gajaeav.com |
| Rating: | 4.5 |
| Working: | Closed 5PM–1AM 5PM–1AM 5PM–1AM 5PM–1AM 5PM–1AM 5–11PM |
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Stacy McDonald
Too much heat in the food they should warm you, I would have liked to have tasted my food. First bite before the mouth fire was tasty. Ive had bibim before it doesnt have to fry your face. Sauce on the side should be offered instead of all over it. I wish I could describe the other flavors in that beautiful bowl but fire is all I got. Even the fried chicken was too hot for my daughter in law to enjoy. Divy atmosphere, bring a sweater, nice staff. Priced reasonably. Ask them to turn down the heat in your dish.
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Adelaide Taylor
Gaja gets a lot of hype around ATL, mostly among my Korean-American friends. Loved the atmosphere and the drink menu. However, I was a bit disappointed with the food -- everything was way too salty (even the kimchi) and over-sauced. I can always appreciate Korean-fusion eateries but I think theyre trying too hard. Hope to see some improvements so that I can return in the future.
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Priscilla May
Incredible atmosphere! What a great space! But what really shines is the food. A unique take on some of my favorite Korean dishes. The Gaja guys are true artisans. Highly recommend starting with dongjip and the anchovy peanut brittle. Dont ask. Just let the wealth of perfectly balanced flavors take you away to a magical place. Oh- and the cocktails!? ^_^
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Korey Ogden
I was so pleasantly surprised! The décor inside is completely unexpected - BEAUTIFUL industrial loft space. The food was amazing and fairly priced. The service was not good, but they were clearly short-staffed that day and they managed with what they had. Large Korean population there which for me, says its authentic and delicious!
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Dennis Banks
One of the best Korean home style cooking in Atlanta. I have guests from overseas, always wanna come back here when visiting GA. Great food, fast friendly service. The owner lady cooking, serving and taking orders all at the same time without a sweat, this is a multi-tasking at its finest, all done with grace.
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Jason Hart
Came back with some friends to discover samgyeopsal kimchi bokkeum (~14) - Stir fried fatty slices of pork belly meat with kim chi. OMG. Why did I not know of this before? It was SO red, but so delicious. Highly recommend getting this dish with your bibimbap - family style!
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zahid khan
Mediocre.. typical Atlanta restaurant that focuses on alcoholic beverages.. I love Korean and was super excited to hear of a close possible alternative to Buford Highway.. I was wrong. Service is good, its just not Korean and therefore I cant give it a good review.
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Samantha Stumpf
Its great to have more Korean options in the EAV area! The food is always awesome and they have a good beer/drink selection. Weve always had good service. If we get there early enough we usually dont have to wait for a table.
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Stephen Lester
Went her for the first time the other day and I loved the food. Service was great and even my wife who is not an Asian food fan lived the food. Cocktails are a little watered down but they make up for it in flavor.
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Courtney Campbell
I cannot get enough of this place! Scallion pancakes and the fried chicken are my top menu picks, but its really all so good. The cocktails are creative and delicious as well! Fun atmosphere and friendly staff.
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Carlos Segarra
Hidden gem. Entrance is located on the Northside of the complex, right off the parking lot. Relatively small space, but seems larger with high ceilings. Excellent bar and waitstaff. The food is delicious.
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Shing Yu
The small plates were decent -- but we werent a huge fan of the large dishes. Msg hamburger bowl was way over cooked -- would have been better if the burger patty hadnt been so dry and hard and chewy.
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Kelley Boonruang
We had the scallion pancakes, fried chicken and fried pork chops. Everything was delicious, portion sizes were great for a lighter dinner, the atmosphere is really cool, good cocktail/beer selection.
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Jarz Rainwater
Attentive server, great food, cool atmosphere, and being on one of the main drags in the Village makes it convenient to all the other places you might want to hit before or after.
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Christian Green
Outrageous. Wife and I came in for a quick bite, ended up ordering everything on the menu. Was not disappointed, just in ourselves and how full we are... all the thumbs up!
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Mayky Doan
Sister and I found this place on accident on January 4th. Our server was great and the food came out in a timely manner. I would definitely come here again.
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Roy Cogdell III
Food is very tasty. Perfect place to go after a long night of drinking...but their drinks are pretty expensive so you might want to start somewhere else.
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Zach Walters
My wife and I really enjoyed this place! The scallion pancake, bulgogi, and cocktails were fantastic. Good atmosphere as well. Give it a try!
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Frederick Noble
Some interesting twists on Korean food, plus a full bar. The entrance is somewhat hidden in the parking lot between two buildings.
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Kil Won Yu
Not enough food for the buck. 3 mini dumplings for 5 dollars, said they were made in house but tasted like they were from H-Mart.
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Lizzie Parnell
Great food. Noisy, fun, hipster, typical atmosphere for the area. Shishito peppers were a miss but everything else was great.
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James Strawn
The food and service is really great. Awesome take on traditional Korean dishes and its a great addition to the neighborhood.
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Greg Davis
Cool industrial-chic vibe with tasty Korean food (that finally isnt some kind of Korean-Fusion!) and good drink prices
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Christopher Vanderkleed
Phenomenal Korean dishes including kimchi, short rib, rice cakes, bibimbap, and much more. Somek and local beers too.
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Arvydas Didas
Very cool place with great food. IF YOU CAN FIND IT !!!! as it does not have a signs that you can see off the street
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Martin Winkler
Great location and a very cool interior renovation. Friendly staff and food was excellent. Perfect addition to EAV.
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Jessica Seales
Tasty, delicious cocktails, great service! Theres usually a wait on the weekends. Hidden away, but worth the visit!
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Kelly Riedinger
Great Food and a Great Atmosphere with attentive wait staff. Really wonderful experience and highly recommended.
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James Sturm
I enjoyed the glass noodles and bone marrow - very unique. Great service and cool atmosphere. Recommend.
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Mike Noeth
East atlanta village - one of the best restaurants for sure. Local, great food and service.
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Jacob Best-Wittenberg
Truly exceptional service and food. Honestly cant wait to come back and eat here again.
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Brendan Town
Great bar, awesome food, cute servers! Chef Forrest is the cutest of them all though
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Stephanie Mahalchick
Hidden gem! Food and drinks were fabulous and its a cool atmosphere in a great area
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Lanie Weathers
I love this place. I just always feel rushed. Food is fabulous. Cocktails rock.
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Michael Aldrich
Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. What more is there to ask for?
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Andrew Schneider
Local restaurant. Very hip, awesome atmosphere. Food selection a bit lacking.
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Adam Yost
Great atmosphere, delicious food, and nice staff. What more could you want?
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Sayeed Mehrjerdian
Great food and awesome ownership team! Really original menu and concept
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Lawson Wright
Delicious food and generous positions. Hip space and Korean movies.
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Kate S
Try the fried chicken plate. Its freaking amazing. Love this place.
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Kani Saeed
The food was delicious, fun crowd, good late night dinner spot.
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Lexi Carino
The pork belly was amazing and the atmosphere was awesome, too!!
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Lauren Hise
Havent tasted the food yet cause the service is super slow
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Jonathan Paez
Great atmosphere, bar and food. Try the bibim bop... Mmmmm
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michael carroll
Silly good stuff here!! Love it! Great take away as well!
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Monica Hinson
Great food, great atmosphere. Loved it, will come again.
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Sam Memmolo
Excellent, loved the food and service was fantastic.
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Justin Linnert
Food was amazing. Ask for Paul, hell treat you right.
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Chozy Aiyub
Loved their beef bulgolgi and their beer selection.
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John Gianoulidis
Great and intersting food at a reasonable price.
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Danielle Bailey
A intimate little Hideaway with great korean food
