“ This feels like going to eomma's house and eating some cozy home cooking. The location is a bit weird as it's in a plaza with educational centers like some kind of performing arts academy, and the exterior looks quite old. However, the inside is fairly well maintained and looks much more like a restaurant than when walking in. The service is decent and the waitresses speak Korean. I came fairly early and there were already quite a few people inside on a Monday night--people kept coming in, both Korean speakers and non-Koreans, which is a good sign! Soondae plate: I disappointed that it was just soondae and not the livers/innards that sometimes come with this dish, but it happens. The soondae is more on the rice-y side (every restaurant's soondae is slightly different in terms of ingredient ratios), but flavor was good and it didn't have that weird taste that some soondaes have (I'm not sure how to say this in english). I think having this as soondaeguk may be better as it'll be nice and soaked in the broth, along with the innards. However, it's still nice on its own--nice and soft, and tasty with the seasoned salt. Sul lung tang: I haven't had sul lung tang since I left LA (we are so spoiled with Ktown), so this was a treat. The broth was flavorful and the meat they used seems to be beef tongue, which is nice. As with traditional sul lung tang, it comes pretty much without salt and you add it in yourself. There was a good amount of meat and I was quite full after having this. I also dunked my soondae in here to make a quasi-soondae guk of sorts, which was also really tasty. Banchan: This is where I think it could be a liiiiiiiittle better--it's still all fine, but I felt like the pickled items could be a little pickle-ier, everything a wee bit more flavorful. The kimchi is more like the fresh kimchi, though I prefer the older, more sour kimchi--this is a personal preference though. I do like that they give many varieties of banchan though, but everything was just okay. On that note, everything really does remind me of eomma. My eomma is not the best cook, she's not a chef, but she has been making her food for a while and you just get used to it. It's not the absolute best I've ever had (though some dishes probably are), but they're all solid and leaves you with that cozy, warm, soothing feeling in your tummy. There aren't too many Korean restaurants that I'm aware of in this area, so this was a real gem to find. I'd definitely come again and try their other dishes too. ”

“ They were able to accommodate a large group on a Sunday afternoon which was great. I wasn't a huge fan of the bi bim bop. I thought it was coming in a stone bowl but maybe I misunderstood/misordered. I don't eat meat and the only substitute they have for the beef bulgogi was tofu, which was great because I love tofu. But they just cut up some cold tofu and threw it on top unseasoned, un-anything-ed. I feel like they could have done something with it. Everyone else loved their dishes and all the meat, so I'd say this is not a place for vegetarians. The banchan were really yummy though! ”

“ Il Mee has to be the best Korean restaurant on this part of town. I have ordered just about everything from the menu and it has been soooo good. I highly recommend the seafood pancakes and the kimchi stew. I always make sure to get them when I'm in town! The inside is cozy and feels like your grandmothers house. You have the choice of sitting at a regular table or a traditional table that you sit on the floor with. The place is truly a hidden gem. ”

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“ 5/5 Atmosphere: Cozy and homely hole in a wall establishment. CLEAN restroom (you know that says ALOT about the cleanliness of the rest and the care ) 3/5 Food: Galbi was delicious. Ban chan was a good variety. Unfortunately the soon do bu (tofu stew) was watery and lack in flavor. It also threw me off with chunky onions and mushrooms in it. When I crave soon du bu, I need the rich deep soup with silky tofu without the distraction of chunky vegetables. 5/5 Fast and friendly service. ”

“ We had our first experience here tonight. We've been looking for a good Korean place that wasn't all you can eat. This hit the spot! The beef and pork portions were huge! Both were delicious. They have chair seats and also floor seats. It's a small place but we had good service. A group low key had a fight while we were there and the whole place basically was just listening to them so dinner and a show lol. But the food was amazing so we'll be back! ”

“ I ate at this restaurant last Wednesday. Walked in around 6 pm and only one table was taken. By the time we finished, the place was packed around 8 pm. Service initially was a bit slow, but was worth it. The fresh side dishes were quite delicious especially the radish kimchi and regular cabbage kimchi. I ordered the spicy beef intestine stew and it was enough for two or three people. The broth, noodles, and vegetables in it were tasty, but the beef intestine was meh... Overall, enjoyed eating there with some old friends I haven't seen in a few years. ”

“ Soups/stews were full of flavor. Tasted really authentic and definitely filled the Korean food craving we had. Sides were really fresh and service was very quick and friendly. Definitely feels like a hole in the wall place that services delicious food. Menu is a bit limited but that goes to show that they know what they're doing. Will have to come back here for sure. ”

“ Simple no fuss great food and great service. A cozy little place that serves wholesome Korean food is how I would describe Il Mee. I have had the pleasure of visiting multiple times and the food has been consistently good. Even though the restaurant is always packed, the service has never changed. We were always seated immediately and the food came out within a few minutes. I always order the spicy seafood tofu soup and it is hearty and delicious. ”

“ Wow! I mean wow. If you're in the mood for some amazing Korean food, please look no further. Typically all the heavy hitters when it comes to Asian food are on Buford highway. This gem is located in the Kennesaw/Marietta area. This isn't a Korean BBQ spot so don't expect that. But it is an exception restaurant. One thing that caught my eye was the seating. They had a section of the restaurant that had traditional seating at a table and they also had floor seating which I thought was cool and authentic. But you're not here to read about the restaurants floor plan. The food?!? AMAZING! We ordered the scallion pancake, spicy pork, and the bulgogi. All were amazing. The seafood in the scallion pancake tasted so fresh. The bulgogi was seasoned amazingly and unbelievably tender. The Spicy Pork...sensational. Do yourself a favor and eat here whenever you get the chance. You're welcome! ”