The azaleas aren’t the only thing blooming this spring—so is your appetite. You might head out thinking you’re just running errands near Pleasant Hill Road, but the second that scent of grilled short ribs hits, plans tend to change.
Gwinnett’s Korean food scene doesn’t whisper; it waves you over with flashing signs (sometimes in Hangul only), sizzling restaurant patios, and bakery cases that could stop you mid-U-turn. And this isn’t just a “try something new” kind of outing—it’s a whole ecosystem of businesses that locals rely on daily. Venture Drive, Satellite Boulevard, and the sprawling plaza around Super H Mart are packed with restaurants, boutiques, salons, and K-pop-blaring cafés that keep this part of Gwinnett humming.
What’s Cookin’ on Pleasant Hill
There’s no shortage of places to fuel up.
- Jang Su Jang has been serving up galbi-jjim since before Duluth had a Target.
- Choong Man Chicken is where you’ll discover fried chicken has a crunch level you didn’t know existed.
- BBMyun, Dan Moo Ji, and Kukga are go-tos for tteokbokki and kimbap—especially if you need a midweek pick-me-up that isn’t another sandwich.
- And for dessert? Try Tree Story for their coffee cream bun or White Windmill for custard-filled pastries and iced citron tea that’s better than whatever’s in your fridge.
Yes, there’s Korean BBQ (Breakers, K-Factory, 9292—take your pick), but the real magic is in the everyday eats. Quick bites, fresh breads, handmade dumplings, and enough bubbling stews to keep your lunch rotation interesting for the rest of the year.
Beyond the Banchan
You’ll start noticing it pretty quickly—half the signs along Pleasant Hill and Satellite are in Korean. Not just menus, but everything from dental offices to dermatologists. That’s not by accident.
Need a CPA? A travel agent? A language tutor for your kid? You’ll find all of that and more in the same shopping plazas where you pick up steamed buns and citron tea. And if you’ve ever caught a broadcast from Atlanta Radio Korea, you already know this community stays connected—talking elections, summer camps, K-pop, and everything in between.
The Super H Mart plaza alone is a case study in how a business district can thrive when it reflects the people it serves. Fashion boutiques, beauty counters, skincare shops, banks—all of it owned, operated, and supported locally.
So yes, the food might be what gets you in the door. But it’s the full picture—the neighborhood, the business community, the culture—that makes home feel like something special.
To find excellent Korean businesses, all you have to do is look around Plesant Hill! But if you have a hankering for Bibimbap, there’s plenty of delicious Korean restaurants here at www.guidetogwinnett.com/food-drink.
