The soju distillery by Ming Han Chung and James Kim in a Doraville strip mall feels like your coolest friend’s house party. With laid-back vibes, Minhwa serves up killer cocktails and Korean bar fare like KFC nuggets and cheesy kimchi fried rice. Top Atlanta mixologist James Sung (formerly Umi, Palo Santo) mixes creative drinks like Mom’s Backyard Garden ($16), garnished with perilla from his mom’s garden. Chef Lino Yi (formerly TKO, Lazy Betty) delivers comforting Korean bites, including japchae ($15), an umami-packed noodle dish, and the volcano hot dog ($6), loaded with spicy krab, sriracha, and eel sauce. Minhwa Spirits made our Best Dishes We Ate roundup this year.
Insider tip: Minhwa just launched brunch. Don’t miss the spam and egg souffle gilgeori toast ($10) with an ube latte from Postern Coffee.
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