Don Quixote

Good korean diner food with surprisingly tasty bulgogi. Originally went because I wanted ddeokboggi. Great service and cozy atmosphere. Definitely going to be a repeat diner here! Only disappointment is they dont have kimbap on the menu anymore!

Beef Bulgogi is out of the this world tasty… and the side dishes are also all very good. I have been here twice and plan to go back for delicious, fast Korean diner food.

5 stars for the price with taste and variety!
How can you stay away from this place? It’s reasonably priced, they’re super nice, and they have an extensive menu! I was pulling my hair out deciding from 4 different items. I was hungry today. Super hungry.
I ordered the don katsu doshirak style, which means they put the main course and side dishes in one box – great for when you order to-​go to eat at your desk at work winning. Also comes with lots of rice and soup.
Best lunch evar.

Visited: 12/​16/​2015
Ordered: Tonkatsu Lunch Meal every time I come in :)
I love this Korean restaurant in the Buford Hwy. area because the price you’re paying for the food is worth the money (as you can see from my pictures). I’m saying this because of its location. I can’t compare this to many other restaurants that are flooding Duluth. Not only is the food great, the people that work there are also nice. This place is certainly one of my lunch spots, though admittedly I typically have more time for pick-​ups and to-​go rather than the few and rare times I have to dine in during the busy work day.

I thirdwheeled my way in here because a friend of ours recommended the kimbap. We always go to Dan Moo Ji because there are so many different choices and at a decent price. Upon hearing about Donquixote we were super excited to get kimbap so close to home! We take off our coats, sit down, and take a look at our menus. The kimbap is crossed off! Bad start.
Bummed, we contemplated leaving but the server was so nice and the place was so homey and cozy… and we were hangry so we stayed and ordered the omurice, some mandu, dduboki, and the spicy pork bulgogi.
We were delighted by the portions and the taste of everything so we got over the lack of kimbap (and immediately planned our next trip to Dan Moo Ji for our withdrawals).
Overall good experience and great service. We were there pretty close to closing time and the lady was really nice about not rushing us out! Would definitely come back again. Especially after I saw a recent reviewer got to order kimbap!

I personally like this Don Quixote. My co workers and I come by some Fridays since it’s usually the most dead day of the week for us.
If you see a Gentleman’s Club — you’ll see Don Quixote almost right behind it. Lol.
Parking — The parking lot is pretty great. I’ve never had trouble finding a spot.
Space — Kind of small. They do have several tables and a couple of booths, but this place would not survive a major lunch rush. Luckily, we get here around 12 to avoid the lunch rush.
Service — Among us, there are 2 Koreans. So… Service is great. Nicest ladies I’ve met!
Food:
I really like the lunch menu here. All of it is cheap. My co workers and I have had almost every dish.
I like the dduboki a lot here. The duck & cabbage & sauce are solid. Not the best, but for a small shop, it’ll do! Portion isn’t huge though — can serve as a «side item». Oh — they do include fried dumplings in this. Awesome!
Kimbab is worth ordering as an app. If you’re by yourself, this could be your entrée along with dduboki. The kimbab here tastes fresh.
Donkatsu is yummy. Way better than small shops in Duluth. I definitely recommend this if you’re with a group and want to order family style.
Fried Dumplings — Not sure how they achieve this, but they fry their dumplings just right. Other places do too much or not enough. This can also be a nice side item for a small group or an app.
Banchan is very good here. Don’t get too full.

I went to the restaurant Wed 2:15 pm and all I encountered were 2 Korean waitresses waving no, no to us. They cant speak a word of English. We have no idea what they were doing or saying, so we left. I don’t understand why they bother to advertise in other language newspaper, if they only cater to Koreans. It has been a waste of them for us. The newspaper review was pretty good but we wont go there again.

It feels like I came over to my aunt’s house for a home cooked Korean meal. Yummy dishes, plenty of sides, and a homey atmosphere. I crave this place on rainy days.

3.5÷5
The restaurant itself is located in an unassuming strip mall with plenty of parking. The inside is pretty small and homey. I came here on a Monday night with a friend and there was only one other party there, though there were people who came in to pick up some takeout. Overall, the food was pretty good but not extraordinary.
Service: At most Korean restaurants, you’re mostly left alone to dine. However, an older lady who served us kept coming back and asking if we were okay which was nice.
Food:
+Banchan — Consisted of mostly pickled/​spicy things like kimchi, radish, bean sprouts, hot dog (!!!), etc. They were fine, though I didn’t love this variety of banchan. Not sure if the banchan changes depending on availability though.
+Seafood pancake — This was okay. I’ve had better though.
+Seafood Tofu Soup — This was also okay
For the price, I’d come back.

I tried Don Quixote for the first time yesterday around dinnertime with two friends. I’ve heard of the restaurant in passing (better known for its «boonshik» or Korean-​style street food) over the years, but it had never stuck out to me; fitting, because the location is a bit tricky to find. Don Quixote is located in the same plaza as another Korean restaurant, Hae Woon Dae, on Buford Highway — but upon using GPS from the address written on the Unilocal page, directions kept telling me to go another 0.4 miles after I had noticed the sign and properly arrived at the destination.
The food is ok – I wouldn’t say it sticks out from any other boonshik venues. The interior is very home-​y and the woman serving the food was incredibly kind. My table ordered the kimchi bokkeum bahp, kimbap, jjampong sujebi, and omurice. All the food was pretty standard — tasty, reminiscent of home-​cooking, but not stellar (although you can’t really expect anything too out-​of-​this-​world from «street food» style cuisine). My dish, the kimchi bokkeum bahp, was good though; they used sour kimchi, which definitely brought out a lot of familiar/​yummy flavors, which I enjoyed. My friends enjoyed their dishes as well.
I would recommend others to give the place a try if you’re looking for boonshik and you’re not feeling the long drive up to Duluth — okay food for an okay price!

The food here is pretty good, but you gotta keep in mind that what this place serves is considered korean fastfood. It’s the type of food that you would be served from street venders or those looking for a quick (but tastey) meal in Korea. For instance, the jjambbong here is actually made from a Shin Ramyun package with seafood and vegetables added. Don’t get me wrong. the food is good, but if your looking for the typical korean fine dining experience, this may not be the place for you.

Home cooked food with a Korean twist. Or is it home cooked Korean good with a wholesome twist?
Either way you spin it, this has always been a second home when it comes to comfort food. Family owned, and family cooked. And it shows in the food.
Feel down or blue, come here and order anything from the donkatsu to the house made bulgogi.

Two words. «Pork cutlet! This place has the best in town. I first tried it when it had a Duluth location and when it closed down I couldn’t find another place that could compare. Turns out the original place is here on Buford hwy. The location is kinda weird because it’s hidden behind a strip club. Also I feel like this place is never open! The sign says 11am– … I’m guessing they close when they feel like it. I’ve stopped by maybe four times the past 6 months and every time it was closed. I swear the gods were against me. But not today! I made it 30 mins before they closed at 9pm and had to take my order to go. It tasted like steak made of unicorn meat. If you haven’t tried donkatsu before definitely stop by here.

I have been on an omelet rice rage. Therefore, the go-​to place within 10 minutes of my place is Don Quixote. It’s unfortunate that they are closed Sunday, because otherwise I would come here much more.
Recently I came at a random time (mid afternoon) so the restaurant was nearly empty. The owners were sitting eating and watching their soaps. The lady offered us water and promised us hot tea in a few minutes, which I figured was because why would they have hot tea on hand when no one was here to make it for but themselves…
We ordered the kimchi omu rice and the donkatsu to split and share. The banchan were nice to snack on while we waited on our food. We each got soup with our orders, as well. It was odd though, we only got one soup spoon and one metal spoon, a knife, and one set of chopsticks. I wasn’t sure what she was expected us to eat with those utensils.
The omelet rice was spot on, with the egg wrapped around the kimchi fried rice. Perfect. The donkatsu wasn’t bad, with the extra crispy exterior and the tender meat. It is true, the meat to batter proportions are a little off, but I didn’t mind.
An overall satisfying meal, and cheap too! That’s all I ask for :)

came here some time ago with some friends to try some Korean street food. The name of the place is a little decieving, not Hispanic restaurant. I had the special such came with a little of everything, which was good… Most of what you get here, you can get at other korean restaurants but the price is cheap, great for students.

This place has the best dbbuki ever! So why the three stars? Well, the restaurant sits in the sketchy area of Buford Hwy, where «people» stare you down from the next business over or ask for money. It is really great food but just be prepared. Ban chan is excellent. Definite hole in the wall.

Special tuckkpokki!!! I love this plate! It’s definitely enough for two semi– hungry people. I usually go with a friend and share this and a dumpling soup or a pork chop plate.
The tuckkpokki plate comes with ramen, rice cakes, tofu strips, California rolls, pan friend dumplings, and boiled eggs all in a delicious, spicy sauce of goodness. I’m actually drooling describing this place… dah
Don Quixote is a teeny mom and pop kind of restaurant. I have been going here off and on for years. The people are sweet and the food is great. What more can you ask for? Good prices? Well they have that too!
Yum yum!

Went here earlier today with a friend, and we were not disappointed. I have been looking for a place with ddukbogi for the longest, and I stumbled on this place while looking at the Atl Korean meet up group. Almost anything I’ve seen in a k-​drama, I found on their menu.
The prices were at a perfect range, where getting two items didn’t feel like you were big ballin. The portions were big enough for two girls to eat one dish comfortably, and one guy to get full off of.
The staff was kind and asked if everything was okay several times. The tv had a drama, the one with B1A4’s Baro playing, with subs. It was around 1 pm so it wasn’t very crowded either.
The place is right behind Checkers and Shooters Alley, so I imagine it looks a lot shadier at night. The inside décor is fine though, and I’d recommend it to anyone.
The ddokbogi special was delicious. The rice cakes didn’t get cold too fast, and the sushi was good. It came with a sort of vegetable sushi, with is good since I’m no fan of raw fish. The mandoo my dish came with was also delicious.
My friend got the fried sweet potato with honey which was also tasty. It’s like the sweet potato you would normally get with banchan, but fried with honey added. We also got about 4 banchan items. One was kimchi, and I think one was pickled radish.
I forget what my friend ordered, but she said it was great. We will definitely be back. This is a new favorite spot.

This is korean street food restaurant, not a all you can eat BBQ with tons of panchans or whatever you call. If that is what you are looking for, you’ve entered into a steakhouse asking for their best baked chicken pasta dish.
Their pork tonkatsu is probably their most popular and best dish. I also like the ohm rice, beef soup, fried squid, and sundubu. Even better than So-​Kong-​doh! I know, I said!!!
I also love their kimchi though it is somewhat contradictory because its not that type of fermented whole nappa cabbage, less frishy, more fresh. Personal taste I suppose.
I will say their inconsistency in panchans is slightly annoying ONLY because all their sides they make are so good. Everything seems home made judging by the rubber container they are brought out so.
The couple has owned it for years, love the place!

Oh Don Quixote!
Eating here brings back fond memories of my time as an Emory undergrad. We’d come here late at night for the Korean comfort food that was always solid.
My favorites include the spicy rice sticks or Duk Boki and the sizzling hot tofu soup. The pork tonkatsu is another favorite.
Don’t be scared by its location in a seedy strip mall on Buford Highway. The food is pure comfort food Korean-​style.

While the name is Spanish, I assure you Don Quixote is a Korean restaurant. And a casual one at that. Don Quixote is where you go for cheap Korean food. The food and atmosphere is definitely more along the lines of a 3 star restaurant, but I am giving this place 4 stars mainly because of its value. Simply put, you get some good bang for your buck here.
Don Quixote is located in a seedy strip mall/​shopping plaza (called «Treasure Village») on Buford Highway, just north of I-​285. It’s next door to Korean BBQ restaurant Hae Woon Dae and behind the Shooter Alley strip club. It’s very much a small hole-​in-​the-​wall. You can tell this place has been around a while from the worn furniture and the old, boxy, big screen TV.
Seating consists of small tables and a few booths. The inside is a bit odd as there’s a tiny elevated area with a couch and random junk. Up front, near the entrance, there’s a large pile of empty cardboard boxes. In the wintertime, heat lamps are brought out to provide extra warmth. I do like the small touches though, like the European artwork and the cushions attached to the wooden chairs. Generally, this place has a casual, almost divey, atmosphere and feels cozy and inviting.
The menu has a little bit of everything including Korean sushi (kimbap), rice cake and noodle dishes (including Japanese ramen), soups and stews (including sundubu — tofu soup), and seafood pancake. In all, over 60 different items can be ordered, with most entrees under $ 8 each. At lunchtime (Mon-​Fri, 11:00am-2:30pm), you can order bento-​style boxes for only $ 6.95 each. The food is authentic. For those not interested in Korean food, fried rice and wings are available too.
I’ve tried a couple items here and they’re both pretty good: the popular #15 «Donkatsu» ($ 7.95) and #31 «Bulgoki» ($ 9.95).
The donkatsu is the same thing as tonkatsu, which is a Japanese deep-​fried pork cutlet. One order comes with a large plate containing two pork cutlets, covered in a lot of sweet brown sauce, shredded cabbage and carrots, covered in what looks to be Thousand Island dressing, a slice of yellow radish, white rice, and a small egg/​veggie (omelet-​like) slice. While it’s not top-​of-​the-​line tonkatsu, it’s satisfying and filling enough. I recommend it.
The bulgoki (also bulgogi) is Korean stir-​fried, shredded and marinated, beef. It’s served atop a black iron skillet, piled high. The beef is stir-​fried with a few vegetables such as shredded carrots, onions, and scallions. A bowl of rice is served on the side. I think this dish is OK. The quality of meat isn’t great, but you do get a lot and it’s tender and savory enough. If anything, the beef stir-​fry is too juicy/​has too much liquid.
Banchan (complementary Korean side dishes) selection varies, but can typically consist of kimchi, pickled spicy daikon (radish), potato salad with egg and celery, odeng (Korean fish cake), and shredded potatoes with mayo. I consider Don Quixote’s banchan near the bottom of Korean restaurants in Atlanta, but that’s not to say it’s terrible either. The kimchi is heavy on the red chili sauce and it’s pasty too.
Service is excellent. This is a small restaurant and it’s probably just a two or three-​person operation most of the time. Often times, the cook will come out from the kitchen and walk around to check on customers’ tables.
There is a second, relatively new and nicer, Don Quixote location in Duluth, but I like this one just fine.

Don Quixote has been my favorite Korean snack place for years.
It’s in a somewhat sketchy «strip» mall, and I’m not sure why it’s called Don Quixote because there’s nothing related to Don Quixote whatsoever inside. Despite these idiosyncrasies, you gotta love the place.
You must try their spicy rice cake, or dduk bok ki, or the version with ramen noodles, ra bok ki. Soo delicious! Another favorite is their donkatsu. The sauce is amazing. I really like their kimchi too. Their omelet rice is alright, and bulgogi is decent.
It’s been renovated in the last few years, so it’s not too shabby. I know people mostly go to Duluth for Korean food, but this is a little gem off Buford Hwy!