Atlanta Food Diary 🍽️ | A Taste of My Youth

Back in the city where I spent my youth—and this time, I’m diving deep into Atlanta’s amazing food scene! Here’s Part 2 of my culinary journey: 1. Korean Garden - Grilled Fresh Eel This was my first time trying freshly grilled eel, and wow—what an experience! 🐟 The meat was thick, bouncy, and rich with flavor. Grilled to perfection, the eel had a beautiful charcoal aroma and just the right amount of oily goodness. Each bite was pure satisfaction! The grilled beef and spicy cod were also top-tier 👌, though I’d skip the pork belly next time—it simply couldn’t compete after the eel and beef. A bit on the pricey side, but totally worth it if you’re up for a drive and a treat! 2. Iremon - Jamaican Jerk Oxtail Located near downtown, Iremon serves the most tender, fall-off-the-bone Jamaican jerk oxtail 🐂. It’s soft, fragrant, and packed with soul-warming flavor. I’ve never found oxtail this good in Seattle—this place is a real gem! 3. Chick-fil-A Headquarters Tour We visited the Chick-fil-A headquarters for the first time—and what an inspiring experience! 🐣 The tour had me laughing and crying (hello, empathy overload 😭❤️). For just $10, you get a ticket that includes a burger and a dessert voucher. And guess what? It felt like a blessing—right after the tour, we got our fingerprint appointment for the green card/visa process! 🍀 A little magic with those waffle fries! 4. Gyuniku Bushi - All-You-Can-Eat Wagyu Hot Pot Why doesn’t Seattle have a place like this?! 😭 This is wagyu heaven—unlimited hot pot with thinly sliced A5 wagyu, plus donburi bowls where you can load up on as much beef as you want! 🍚✨ The menu also includes appetizers, boba tea, desserts, and hot pot ingredients like fresh omasum, beef tripe, and Gong Cai—everything included! I went all-in on the sweet shrimp and wagyu slices dipped in silky raw egg… pure happiness in a bowl! I’m not a huge tom yum fan (not sour or spicy enough for me), but the sukiyaki broth was everything. If I lived in Atlanta, I’d sign up for a membership in a heartbeat! Can’t wait to try their sister restaurant for AYCE wagyu barbecue next time. There were more spots I couldn’t include here—like Jeni’s Ice Cream and Popeyes—and so many others I didn’t get to try: the newly Michelin-starred Bacchanalia and Hayakawa, Jang Su Jang’s beef hot pot, Mamak’s Hainanese chicken and curry beef brisket, and Saint Germain’s canelés… next time! 🥐🍜 Every time I come back to Atlanta, I’m reminded of how friendly the people are, how lovely the weather is, and how affordable gas and life feel here 💖. The city is growing fast—our old neighborhood now hosts offices from Microsoft, Square, Google, Amazon, and Meta! Even my dog made new friends in just a few days 🐶. Who knows? Maybe we’ll be back here someday. Until then… Atlanta, you’re forever in my heart! 💫 #AtlantaEats #FoodDiary #EatLikeALocal #SouthernEats #WagyuHeaven #AtlantaLove