ARI Korean BBQ & The Cakeshop

4.5 (404)

$31 to $50

Korean

9700 Medlock Bridge Rd, Ste 112, Johns Creek, GA 30097

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Good for groups

Welcome to Ari Korean BBQ, rated one of Zagat's Hottest Restaurants in Atlanta in 2017, as well as one of AJC's top Metro Atlanta Restaurants of 2018. Ari serves Korean Barbecue as well as traditional Korean dishes in a beautiful, modern atmosphere. We proudly serve high quality meats and locally-sourced ingredients. Our beef is strictly premium American Kobe/ Wagyu Beef raised on American Soil, using traditional Japanese feeding methods that are 100% free of added antibiotics and hormones. All of our pork is also Berkshire pork, which is pork equivalent of American Kobe Beef. Berkshire pork is prized for its flavor, tenderness, and beautiful marbling. Come visit us today for an amazing Korean barbecue experience!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Korean, Steakhouse, Barbecue
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(770) 802-8800
Website
http://www.aristeakhouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion up to 40 guests. E-mail info@aristeakhouse.com for more information.

Location
9700 Medlock Bridge Rd, Ste 112, Johns Creek, GA 30097
Neighborhood
Johns Creek
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at ARI Korean BBQ & The Cakeshop.

4.5

(404)

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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404 Reviews

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Rene Gold
Atlanta59 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time. Loved it! Everything from start to finish was perfect! Drinks, food, service. We will definitely be back!
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Ashley
Austin1 review
4.0
Dined on August 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This place was great, good crowd pleaser. I’d definitely come back.
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Rocky
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on August 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious and the service was incredible.
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Jocelyn
Atlanta5 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had an absolutely incredible experience at this Korean BBQ restaurant! From the moment we walked in, the service was warm, attentive, and genuine. The food was outstanding—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. Every cut of meat was tender and well-marinated, and the variety of banchan (side dishes) was both generous and delicious. The grill was managed expertly, and the staff ensured everything was cooked to perfection. We especially loved the bulgogi and galbi—so juicy and packed with flavor! The atmosphere was lively but not too loud, making it perfect for conversation and a fun dining experience. Everything was clean, well-organized, and ran smoothly from start to finish. This is easily one of the best Korean BBQ experiences I’ve had. If you're looking for top-notch food and outstanding service, this place should be at the top of your list. Highly recommended!
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JPStewart
Atlanta2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our favorite Korean BBQ. Their quality is just top notch. Their sides are always fresh. We love it here.
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Lisa
Atlanta2 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Our service was actually amazing and our experience was great. The food was wonderful; however, we paid for the amount of food that was normal in a reasonable time that was given yet they still would not let us take our leftovers home, which I thought was ridiculous. All this considering we only ordered a normal amount of food, not excess at all. A small plate of leftovers.
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Anthony
Atlanta3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated a birthday for my fiancé, complete excellent service and the food was extremely tasty. Definitely will be returning in the future.
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Neil Gold
Atlanta20 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Alex did a fantastic job! He was very friendly and attentive. He made the evening!
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Ashley
Atlanta7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service here was excellent—friendly and efficient! Food was high quality and delicious!
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Mike
Atlanta42 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible experience! Alex was our table side server and he did an amazing job. We’ve eaten at several Korean BBQ restaurants in the north Atlanta area and this one is the best! Family of 4 for Mother’s Day, we elected to go for the ARI all you can eat versus the Waygu and we were not disappointed. Food came out fast and was plentiful. Despite it being 25 miles from our house, we will be back!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Korean, Steakhouse, Barbecue
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(770) 802-8800
Website
http://www.aristeakhouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion up to 40 guests. E-mail info@aristeakhouse.com for more information.

Location
9700 Medlock Bridge Rd, Ste 112, Johns Creek, GA 30097
Neighborhood
Johns Creek
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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