Stone Bowl House Unamjeong House

These eponymous stone bowls are so hot that the sizzle that comes from one of these stone bowls are conversation-halting, much in the way that necks crane for a passing fajita platter. Every single one of us at the table ordered a bibimbap - a mixed rice dish with veg, a protein, and spicy red pepper paste - in one of these bowls, with nary a complaint upon eating. One of the best parts of ordering bibimbap in a stone bowl is the char that forms in the rice layer most proximate to the hot bottom and sides, which adds the most incredible texture to the dish. Personally, I measure a restaurant's bibimbap by how much of that rice becomes well-crisped, and by those standards, Stone Bowl House won the game of all the Korean bibimbaps I've had to date in the Atlanta area. The banchan, or free side dishes, are decent. I didn't find any standouts bites, but they tasted fresh and acted as faithful sidekicks to the meal. Along with the standard plates of kimchi and spicy fermented radish cubes, there were sesame oiled bean sprouts, pickled shishito peppers, marinated fish cakes, wood ear mushrooms, and their slightly sweeter version of cole slaw. It's notable that the restaurant offers up to five free refills before an added charge (which is far more generous than other Korean restaurants in the area that shall not be named). With our meals, we also enjoyed a small miso soup that helped to cool down our mouths after the fiery mouthfuls of bibimbap. If there were any disappointments, it was the haemul pajeon, or the seafood pancake. It was slim on the namesake seafood and a little thicker and breadier than I usually prefer. I love the way other Korean restaurants serve theirs on a sizzling platter, but these were delivered on a regular plate and therefore were quick to cool and lose some of their initial luster. Our party of four was seated in one of the semi-private side spaces, where we felt tucked away from the crowd but received just as attentive service as any of the other tabled customers.

Cozy restaurant nestled in the Seoul Plaza off of Buford Hwy. We went here with a group of five for a late lunch on the weekend. The ambiance was nice and private. The service was welcoming and attentive. The menu is more extensive than we thought. We ultimately ordered variations of the dolsat bibimbap (mixed rice and vegetables served in a sizzling hot stone bowl-- different choices of protein). True to the restaurant's name, it was delicious. All the side dishes were tasty as well (side dishes are limited to 5 refills per set). Overall, it was a good place for a small group so that there was something for everyone. FYI: Parties of 5 or more will automatically have a 20% gratuity included.

My friend and I got the bulgoggi stone bowl. The bowl is hot so be careful** I've never had my food served in a stone bowl! It made the rice crispy on the bottom. Felt like the food was being stir-fried in the bowl as you were eating it😊🥰. If you get the stone bowl I recommend that you mix the food immediately so it doesn't make the rice too crispy. All of the side dishes were great too! Will definitely be back and highly recommend 👌

The food was pretty good (bulgogi bowl and the chicken entree) and the wine we ordered was delicious. We arrived about 5:30pm and if you’re familiar with the dishes they provided additional small dishes with your order. I asked for potatoes twice; the potatoes are like half of a small potato. The menu said you get up to five refills but after the second request I was advised they had run out as it was close to closing time. It felt as if they didn’t want to provide me with more but that was only the second request and we’d never asked to have anything else refilled and closing was an hour and a half at best. Nevertheless we made the best of it I watched my Asian shows while I nibbled and had some wine.

I am not very familiar with Korean Food, but thought I would give it a try. My waitress was very helpful and attentive, recommended what turned out to be a fantastic choice. The side dishes are included and they keep refilling them! I’m wondering when this will stop? Korean Food is very different from other familiar Asian foods, but at the same time very good, completely different flavors, simply an outstanding dining experience

Cool atmosphere and we really enjoyed our meal here. The banchan were the star of the show here with the meal including 8 different sides. Really enjoyed all of them and it was nice to try so many different flavors with the meal. Portions were also very generous for the entrees. Most of the menu items are pretty mild heat-wise but very flavorful. Service was quick and attentive. The stone bowl meals also were a good concept, definitely keeps your food warm but make sure to mix your food to avoid toasting the rice too much.