Ba Bellies offers dishes to share, individual twists on classic Asian dishes, and even some southern classics (hello chicken and waffles!), making it easy for everyone to find something they’ll enjoy. The space itself is casual and open, providing a no-pressure atmosphere to try new dishes (that you may or may not be able to pronounce). If you’re interested in diving into the delicious world of Korean cuisine, check out our top restaurant recommendations below and taste for yourself why these restaurateurs are giving Gwinnett County its name on the Georgia culinary scene.īa Bellies, a self-proclaimed gastropub specializing in dishes with an Asian-American fusion, is the perfect starter stop for diving into the local Asia-inspired culinary world. Specifically, Gwinnett’s Korean culture has grown exponentially as a result of the population’s northern expansion along Buford Highway, with communities moving from Doraville and, drawn by an exceptional educational system, plentiful land, and affordable housing, settling in Gwinnett County. With streets lined with different food niches that span across Asia, featuring specialty restaurants offering foods from Vietnam to Thailand, Gwinnett has become the ‘little Asia’ of north Georgia and for good reason, too. The quality and taste are superb, but it’s the authenticity and stories behind the Korean diaspora in Gwinnett that truly adds to the exciting and culture-infused dining experience.ĭefined as the core of Korean-American culture by the Gwinnett Daily Post, Gwinnett’s Korean population has nearly doubled since 2000, bringing with it a plethora of Korean restaurants, businesses and cultural centers. These restaurants, largely centered into the cities of Duluth and Suwanee, all offer something unique, varying in their ambiance, menu, and in their personal culinary twists on Korean dishes, both classic and chic. This suburban metro-Atlanta community is a melting pot of different cultures, the most prominent being the Korean diaspora that has infused its own kind of “Seoul of the South” into the area, creating restaurants and shops that cater specifically to the Korean community. A short 45 minute drive north of Atlanta lands you in Gwinnett County, the so-called Little Asia of north Georgia.

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