Pijiu Belly

Awesome!!! I love this place. I was in Atlanta for some business and decided to give this place a try based on the reviews and I was not disappointed.
I walked in the front and headed immediately to the bar and found a seat pretty easily.
Good beer selection and definitely not cast by any means but they’ll have what you’re looking to drink.
I got a pork belly yakitori and a pijiu burger with Brussels.
The pork belly came out on a skewer with celery covered in hot sauce. I would advise to order it without the hot sauce since it was so good or maybe on the side.
The burger came cooked to perfection (medium) with cheese and egg and kimchi. It was crazy good!!!
Service was over the top from the hostess to the bartender.
I thought this place was great! Easy pic if you are looking for safe adventure into the unknown!

I was charged with the all-​important task of coming up with a *cool* place to eat in the Westside area. After doing my thorough research on Unilocal,I proposed Pijiu Belly, and after our meal there, my friend was very pleased, as was I. Hooray!
After dealing with annoying going-​home traffic, we parked for free on a nearby street and entered the restaurant. It wasn’t too crowded; the other diners looked like Tech students and young professionals. I love the cartoon chickens… kinda reminds me of Yeah! Burger. We were seated in the back area. The space can get loud if people are playing some of the games (shuffleboard, foosball) but is otherwise roomy and modern, with old touches such as tables made out of repurposed wood (I noticed little wheels attached to the undersides of some of the tables).
We took our time to scrutinize the menu. Note: poutine is on the online menu but it was marked out with a Sharpie at the time of dining. Sadness. Not sure if that’s a temporary thing or what. I felt bad since I accidentally ordered from the wrong employee since she was very gregarious and that tricked me. Whoops, hopefully our assigned server wasn’t upset. My dinner pal and I shared the pimento cheese grits stix ($ 6) that come with a zingy sriracha bacon aoili. Solid starter, I love grits and pimento cheese so getting this was a no-​brainer.
For my main, I got the bulgogi cheesesteak. Since Philly cheesesteaks don’t come with them, it’s amusing that this one has lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickles on the side since all of Pijiu Belly’s burgers and sandwiches do. For $ 12, I was impressed with the immense size of this beastly cheesesteak; I actually couldn’t eat all of it. The meat was tender with a hint of sweetness. I would have added a little more provolone, but it was still cheesy enough for me.
You can get either fries or a different side, about eight different options total. Because I’m a Brussels sprouts fan, I opted for those. The menu doesn’t describe how they are prepared, so I was surprised when they came out with a cream drizzle. The cream drizzle was way addictive though, and the honey-​based preparation kind of pools at the bottom, but don’t worry since the sprouts aren’t super sugary and the cream balances it all out.
My friend also went with a Korean-​ish option and selected the bulgogi bop bowl. Like my meal, it too was a massive size and earned props from her. Thanks for a terrific meal, Pijiu Belly!

A half chicken ($ 10) was enough for the two of us. Flavorful and crisp. We got the rice as a side though and it was super hard and inedible. When the owner/​manager came out to clear our plates, he noticed that we didn’t eat the rice but finished the chicken and only said that yea the rice was bad today. Not the best service in that regard. But I guess we’ll have to look past that and just focus on the chicken.
Good outdoor space too.

Perfect day, fabulous food, fantastic music, and the family! Portions were big, especially chicken & waffles. My burger was huge and delicious
Ethan, our server, was great!

We went to Piju Belly for a casual Friday night dinner. We had the PB Burger which is a pulled chicken burger Asian fusion as well as the American burger.
Both were fantastic, fresh and well balanced in flavors. The three stars are due to the service or lack thereof. Our waiter was not present at all, drink orders came after the food order and we ended up walking up to pay. Nevertheless has the food been through and through very good and I will give the service another chance. Can only recommend Piju Belly!

I ate half a rotisserie chicken from Pijiu Belly for lunch. I also walked over a mile to get my food and bring it back to my office. I have no regrets.
Pijiu Belly is a trendy Asian fusion restaurant/​bar (pijiu is Chinese for beer) that serves sandwiches, salads, and of course, their trademark rotisserie chicken. At first I was going to order a sandwich, but it turns out that a half chicken meal is cheaper. I love rotisserie chicken and value, so there was no way I could turn this down. (While waiting, I saw someone get a banh mi sandwich. It was also huge and came with a large side — so the portions are all reasonable here.)
Only a limited quantity of rotisserie chickens are cooked each day. The bartender told me that the chickens usually don’t run out until dinnertime, but better to go early if you want to try it. Half a chicken with your choice of side is $ 10. The meat was juicy and extremely well seasoned. For those of you wondering why not just buy a rotisserie chicken from Costco, the seasoning and the way the skin is finished (extremely crispy) beats anything I’ve eaten from a store. The order comes with a tasty barbecue sauce which is moderately sweet and a little tangy. I took the bartender’s recommendation and chose brussel sprouts as my side. They were roasted well. As a palate cleanser, the dish by default comes with a side of daikon.
The half rotisserie chicken meal was easily the best takeout entrée that I’ve eaten from the Georgia Tech area. Parking is limited, but it looks like a cool place for dining in too. With long tables, it looks like a good place for medium sized groups.

I’ve been to Pijiu Belly 3 times now and each time, it has always been great!
I figure since I’ve been here so many times, it’s time to start my Unilocal adventure with this little gem.
The parking lot is small, but it’s not terrible, and I’ve always found a spot to park. The décor and layout is really nice, quite open and welcoming. They’ve changed their arrangement of tables every time I’ve been there, but it was always clean and modern. There was a table shuffle board that was fun to play around with as we waited for our food, but once the plates went out and we realized it was headed for our table, we abandoned ship.
The first and second time, me and a group of friends from Tech came here for dinner since it was just a 10 – 15 min walking distance from the edge of campus or an even shorter drive. I noticed it first when we went to play with the animals in the shelter across the street.
We had the Thai tater tots and the poutine to share. The poutine was okay, but since I’m not sure what authentic poutine’s supposed to taste like, I can’t compare, but it was okay, not something I would be craving to get again however. The Thai tater tots though… those were amazing. 3 times I’ve been there 3 times I’ve ordered. They’re sweet potato tots (which I didn’t know existed!) with this slightly spicy sauce which is what makes this appetizer Thai. Each time, we devoured them until there was that awkward last tot that none of us wanted to seem rude and take, but we all eyed it, I’m sure.
I got the pork belly sandwich each time for dinner. It was delicious! The pork belly was full of fat, and I ate it completely guilt free. There was a sweet sauce on top that always oozed out with every bite. There were moments when I just wanted to throw the buns out and eat just the pork belly and sauce. My other friends got the Pijiu burger which they said was really good. I can’t really eat spicy so I didn’t try it. My favorite part of the meal though was the side. Those. Brussel. Sprouts. Roasted and crispy. but still has that hearty center with that bite. They drizzle this white sauce on top that adds enough acidity to it to just bring it all in. I have dreams about this, guys.
For the most recent time I visited, we were there for brunch. They were now open all day for Sunday, and just a month prior we couldn’t make it since they closed at 3. But this time we made it! I got more pork belly (I can’t help myself) but it was in a benedict with kale and an over easy fried egg on top rather than the traditional poached. Smothered in hollandaise, of course. I wasn’t super impressed with this, but it was $ 11 for two giant benedicts, so I wasn’t complaining. The only problem I had was that the pork belly was drier than I was expecting, and the ones for the sandwich were plump and fatty. My friend got the rotisserie chicken and waffles and we all marveled with the size of the tray.
All the servers have been very attentive and nice, so never a problem there. I’ve never seen the place super busy though so I can’t say how they are when it’s packed. However, even when I would think it’d be prime time for dinner in ATL, there’s still empty tables. Sad to see cause I think it’s a pretty awesome place. Everyone should definitely swing by some time. It’s an affordable place that leaves me pretty stuffed and satisfied.

Fan! Food… fantastic. Girl behind bar — friendly and very accommodating. I’ll write more later but wanted to give highlights — go visit and order anything…, u won’t be disappointed
Writing more…
I am not a waffle fan. Nor french toast. Or pancakes. I am missing that gene. BUT i did want the roasted chicken for brunch with a substitute of cheesy grits. It was a little touch and go but the chef was willing. The grits were fantastic! A little spicy jalapeño in there too. The chicken is that good. Crispy skin… great flavor. Juicy. Had a side of brussel sprouts — amazingly good. You should give them a whirl even if you dont think you like them.
Great beer selection. Love the bar vibe. Will be great if they can get some trivia nights going!
I want to try the burger — that was tempting. And the red soup.

«Let’s minimize on the wiki facts and focus on the food. I’m trying to find out what to order on the Unilocal app before the server gets back.»
As Marcus O says, TL: DR– (or just skip to the food.)
[Time & Date of visit]: Weekend of DragonCon — 8pm
[Party Size]: 5
[Location/​Ambiance]:
Parking — Private lot. It was fairly empty and we were dropped by Über, so I’m not sure how it is on a normal night.
Location — On 10^th street but a little pass the busyness of Northside Drive, maybe trying to make that left turn when heading west on 10^th might be a challenge during rush hour.
Inside — High top tables with stools on the right, with a short mini-​me shuffle board table and fooseball table in the game section right behind. Followed by regular 4 top tables behind the bar. In the far left immediately after the front entrance are two dart boards. That’s good thinking, putting that away from the foot traffic I think, but still near the bar.
Restroom — Still looking for the sign? We were for a sec. Look for the black curtains hung up between a doorway with «WC» above it. I guess, «Wash Closet»? Single restroom use for both men and women, so there might be a wait on busy nights.
Vibe /​Ambiance — Feels like casual hangout bar spot BUT serves big portion, good tasty food.
[Service]:
I think our experience this night was biased, as most of the restaurant was empty except for our table and another. As it seems all the attention was in midtown for DragonCon and the other on going events. So we had pretty much the whole restaurant to cater to us.
Our server was pleasant and knew the menu well. She was able to answer all our food questions as well as beer and wine. Water refills were pretty good. Appetizers were placed staggered, but still arrived before entrees. All entrees came out very quickly back to back.
[Food Highlights]:
First and foremost– this is an Asian fusion type restaurant. Don’t expect authentic. But do expect better than just meh, bar food.
Thai Tater Tots — Texture was good, as they were cooked well. A slight crunchiness on the outside, mushy softness on the inside. Taste wise, the cook went a little overboard on the garlic, but all other flavors played well to compliment the sweet potato once you scrapped some of the garlic off. Worth a try if it’s not overloaded with garlic. No ketchup needed.
Pimento Cheese ‘Grits Stix’ — Everyone liked these much more than the tots. Dam that bacon lol. The sriracha aioli didn’t do much, I feel, but the cheese grits were def. good on their own. Must try if you like cheesy grits.
Pork Belly Yakitori — A fusion of Korean food meets hot wings… on a stick. The texture was easier to nom nom on. PB’s version of pork belly fatty parts with the super soft meat sides needed not much chewing. I don’t think the celery added much except to use to dip into the blue cheese. So so.
Pijiu Salad — Portion size was HUGE. Perfect for sharing for a group as a side option if you aren’t feeling any of the side choices. The dressing paired well with all the toppings. Good for veggie lovers.
The Pijiu Burger — I’m off and on for my best burger quest. This is close to being in the top ten. The kimchi was pickled just right for the burger, as in, not overpowering on sour. Though the server didn’t ask, our burgers came out medium. Mmm. The combination of the fried egg, seasoned juicy burger, with a slight spicy-​sourness of the kimchi works well. Def. recommending.
Bulgogi ‘Cheesesteak’ Hoagie — Not as tender as I was expecting. As some pieces of meat still were linked together w/​bits of fat and cooked a little well done, I felt it was a bit chewy here and there. The bread gets soaked through in the «au jus» of the marinate. I was eating it vertically like a taco for the other half. It’s pretty good, but not spectacular.
PB’S Famous Rotisserie Chicken — (half) — Great for sharing. If it’s girls, maybe for three. Some pieces were expected to be dry for the white meat. The BBQ sauce is tangy and compliments well. Not really fried chicken, but this is pretty good.
Roast Pork Belly (sandwich) THIS IS A MUST TRY. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. My mouth is just confusing my brain on each bite, but all it can say is MORE! Don’t let the hoisin sauce deter you, it’s hardly salty. Really though, STOP READING! ORDER TWO AND EAT THIS DOUBLE FISTED! NOW!
Oh wait, platters come with a side.
Brussels Sprouts — Wasn’t wowed, but neither let down. It was pretty good.
Pickled Cucumbers — A little bit of an acquired taste. More Asian tastes than American.
Cilantro-​Lime Rice — Way overcooked this time, and bland. Skip.
Daikon (Mu) — The same as banchan of most Korean restaurants.
Second Self — Thai wheat beer. Not quite Blue moon smooth, but it’s a good different with the hints of lemon grass.
{Summary}:
Probably not the best fusion restaurant in Atlanta. But fusion of casual bar food and big tasty portions. Great service. 5 stars.

Came here for an early Saturday dinner.
We started off with Thai Tater Tots for the table which were sublime (but so spicy — those jalepenos man). I loved how crispy the outsides were but the insides were full of potato-​y goodness, just how tater tots should be!
I picked the pork belly burger as my entrée with brussels sprouts (obv) as my side. The brussels sprouts were awesome. I can never figure out how to crisp and not burn them at home but Pijiu Belly does them very very well. The pork belly burger was also quite simple but delicious so both are highly recommended by me.
My dining companions also enjoyed their meals (ramen & bahn mi) and we all left stuffed.
The service was good and I love the décor on the inside. Their parking lot is kind of small but it wasn’t a problem for us.
Verdict — Definitely someplace to go back to try more things.

Pork belly. One of those things I like the sound of, but am never quite sure I will like the eat of.
Waiver as I might, I went for it last night with Pijiu’s pork belly yakitori. So. Darn. Good. The two skewers were just right for my I’m-not-sure-I’m-hungry mood. Very juicy meat, not at all fatty, really quite perfect. A great combination with the chunky celery pieces skewered in between the meat, and the blue cheese accompaniment was delicious.
I’ll go back just for these, but since it’s just a block away, I’ll also go back to try other goodness I know they proffer based on the looks of dishes those around me ordered. Burger up first.

I work in sales, with a pretty heavy emphasis on the customer experience. That being said, service is always going to play into my opinion of a place, and is nearly as important to me as the food. At the moment, Pijiu Belly is probably a 3.5 star spot for me, because the service is lacking.
I’ve been twice, and the food is consistently good… their rotisserie chicken needs to be on everyone’s ‘must have’ list, and their interpretation of pork dumplings (lightly fried, with soy-​ginger dipping sauce) is fucking amazing. Went with a combo of appetizers when I came in earlier this week… the aforementioned dumplings, and their sweet and spicy sausage. The waitress warned me ahead of time… it’s two Italian sausage links, cut into slices. Lo and behold, that’s exactly what I received, and paid $ 7 for… you live and you learn, right?
All in all, Pijiu has the makings of a great spot… damn good food, great craft beer selection, and convenient location… just a few kinks to work out.

I had a great first experience here. However, I came back during their weekend brunch hours and was terribly disappointed by their scrambles and service. So I decided to give an average of the two ratings (4 and 2).
The scrambles come out on an elongated plate that I feel is supposed to elevate the presentation, but it felt like an appetizer plate not an entrée plate… I’d rather have a square or circle plate instead.
— Chicken Tot Scramble: I ordered this item and it was no good. Someone else in our party also ordered this and also didn’t like it. The chicken is a bit dry and there is no flavor whatsoever. This dish is interesting because the sweet potato adds sweetness when you expect it to be a savory dish. I had to add a lot of sriracha but it could only help a little bit.
— Three Meat Scramble: My friend ordered this dish. It was better and had more flavor than the chicken tot scramble but still not that great. Would rather go to an actual brunch place for brunch.
Service: I had a great experience with the staff the first time I was here, but this time our waitress didn’t smile. She did not seem attentive and we would have to ask her questions multiple times before she realized we were talking to her. She took a long time to bring us our waters as well as come back to get our orders and even had to come back to confirm one of our orders. She definitely seemed new, but even so a friendly face goes a long way.
I don’t understand why there needs to a brunch menu when the regular menu is great and the brunch menu is clearly subpar.

It took me more than a few seconds to realize what «Pijiu» meant, even as one fluent in Mandarin. «Beer» belly is a cute name for this hipster Asian and southern fusion restaurant/​bar.
Parking is pretty limited. The private lot is pretty small, but we got lucky with the last two open parking spots. The layout, décor and seating is perfect. Bar is open and rustic. I love the long tables made from doors, topped with glass. There are also arcade games (I only remember the arcade golf), darts, corn hole and shuffle board to play.
Did someone say chicken and waffles? I ordered the chicken and waffles from the brunch menu, which I split with my friend who ordered the Pijiu Burger. We almost ordered a mimosa carafe to share, but alcohol isn’t served until 12:30 on Sunday. Once the clock struck 12:30, the moment had passed and we didn’t end up ordering any alcohol.
The chicken and waffles melted my heart. They were delicious. Beats the Gladys Knight’s signature any day. The half rotisserie chicken had a lightly seasoned and crispy skin which I made sure to save for my last bite of perfection. The meat was tender and juicy. I didn’t need the gravy that was provided, but it was there. The waffles were just a normal Belgium waffle sliced in quarters, but dipped in the piping hot maple syrup really hit the spot.
The Pijiu burger has been proclaimed recently as one of the best burgers in Atlanta. And while it was definitely good, I also did not see the hype. You cannot go wrong with an egg on a burger, so I was very excited. And I do love my kimchi. As much as I adore cheese, the combination of these three items with the BBQ and sriracha-​mayo sauces were a little odd. It grew on me in the end, but it just couldn’t compete for me as a top tier burger.
Our food seemed to take a while to get to us. That, or we were starving, which we were. I do understand that the genius that is the chicken and waffles takes time, though.

Not sure why — but Piju Belly didn’t really satisfy me when I came here for dinner the other day…
²⁄₅ for Parking — This is going to be a major problem. The lot is TINY. Maybe can fit… 15 – 20 cars? Yeah, don’t come at peak hours. If you come here for Happy Hour with several people, be smart and carpool. Or maybe even Über. Half your mood will turn sour when you arrive and see NO parking. You’ll have to wait 15 or so mins for someone to leave –_​–
Service & Space — Reminds me of a mini Ormsby’s… sort of. I saw some games near the front of the store. There’s also a bar and a couple high top tables. In the back, there’s regular seating. Looks small on the outside, but a little bigger on the inside. Service was good — no complaints. Guy was really nice and attentive. Food came out within 10 mins of ordering.
Food —
I got the Piju Burger Burger with Grilled Chicken. The burger was BIG. Wow. It took me awhile to finish it. I would definitely make sure to have some napkins. It gets a little messy with this Burger! The chicken tasted really good & juicy. Grilled to the best form. The thing that kind of made me turn away was the Kimchi in it. It bland and tasteless. And very unripened. I actually took off the Kimchi before I ate the burger. The fries included in the meal were ok. Typical fries.
My bf had the BP Banh Mi — I had a couple bites. It’s ok — the meat was dry. However, the ingredients were normal & the portion was generous. Fries included in the meal were ok.

The chicken was tender but a bit dry for me. I love the thin, crispy, seasoned skin. It’s thin enough for me to justify eating.
The brussels, cooked and covered with sauce, is like crack. It was lightly bitter but paired with the honey concoction resulted in a party in my mouth.
Radish was an interesting light contrast to the heavy sweet sauce in which I drenched my chicken.
Sweet potato tots with sriracha mayo. Light tot topped with sriracha mayo. How can one go wrong here?! This was delectable.
Other than the brussel sprouts, I wasn’t too impressed with my entrée. The bulgogi bowl looks interesting so if I come back I’d try that. Coming with a group may be a good idea because there are some games there. Service is good and friendly, décor is nice, parking is enough, thus bumping my 3.5 stars up to 4 since Unilocal doesn’t do half stars on individual reviews.

I’ve been anticipating my visit here since I found out about it via Instagram. I finally had a chance last Sunday.
It was very slow for a Sunday evening, but I’m assuming all the students were away prepping for finals.
Thai tater tots– I absolutely loved this. It’s sweet potato tots with jalapeños, garlic and sriracha mayo. This was my favorite dish.
Kale salad– This was a huge portion for the price. It was missing the ramen noodles that it said it would come with which is what I really wanted in it.
PB burger– The waiter stated that this was the second most popular entrée. It’s a burger with kimchi, beer BBQ sauce, cheese and a fried egg. I love the concept because I love all of those ingredients; however, I felt it just missed the mark. In my opinion, the cheese it came with wasn’t the right choice. I would have preferred a slice of cheddar. Cheddar goes good with kimchi flavored items. Also, I wish the kimchi were grilled because it would definitely brought out more flavors for the burger. The burger was definitely juicy though, and the egg was cooked perfectly.
Rotisserie chicken– The half is a great deal! It’s huge and comes with daikon (pickled radish), jalapeños and one side. The skin is definitely crisp and is tasty. The chicken itself was moist, but lacked flavor unless dipped in the BBQ sauce that accompanied it.
Service was excellent! He was very accommodating and was pretty much a step ahead of us the whole time. He knew what we needed before we even spoke up which is great!
I don’t know if I’d find myself coming back since I live far, but if I were in the area then it would be an option.
P. S. They have fun games!

Pijiu Belly is an Asian-​Southern restaurant-​bar that opened December 9, 2014 in West Midtown (Westside) near Georgia Tech and Atlantic Station. It’s on 10^th Street across from the Humane Society. This is a casual, fun, and laid back place that can be a nice alternative to nearby bars such as Ormsby’s, though it’s technically not open as late.
Pijiu is brought to you by the same Chinese-​Korean co-​owner siblings (Lenny, Lina, Lili Shou) as Noodle. I’ve been to Noodle Midtown and think the food at Pijiu Belly is much better. «Pijiu» is Mandarin Chinese for beer. Unlike the Noodle restaurants, Lenny and his family own the building Pijiu is in. It used to be a film processing center. Due to construction, permitting, and other issues, it took two years for Pijiu to open.
The restaurant looks great — neat, simple, and functional. I love the bold, colorful, and cartoony artwork and the repurposed materials used inside. For example, the tabletops are made out of old barn doors and warehouse carts from Sears Roebuck (now Ponce City Market). There’s cornhole on the patio. Inside, there are two dart boards, shuffleboard, and Golden Tee arcade golf. The vintagey, small bar has four TVs and seats just over a dozen. There are about a dozen more bar stools against the nearby wall counter, a handful of 6 – 8 person high-​top tables, and two picnic tables plus seating for up to 30 in the back. Frosted glass windows blur the views into the kitchen.
Pijiu Belly’s food menu is mainly a mixture of Asian and Southern cooking. Examples include «Thai» tater tots, dumplings, Japanese yakitori skewers, salads, the «Pijiu Burger» made with Korean kimchi, roasted pork belly, the «PB Banh Mi» (their take on the Vietnamese sandwich), and noodle soup. Prices are reasonable with most entrees costing no more than $ 10 – 12 each. There are 16 beers on tap, over 30 bottled or canned, cocktails, and several non-​alcoholic drinks such as Reed’s Extra Ginger Brew and various hot/​cold teas.
Here’s what I’ve tried:
Apps/​Mains:
* Thai Tater Tots — sweet potato tots wok-​tossed in garlic, jalapenos, cilantro, topped with Sriracha mayo
* Poutine — hand-​cut fries, pork gravy, cheese
* PB Rotisserie Chicken — dry-​rubbed, roasted for hours and then crisped, served with signature beer-​BBQ sauce, daikon, pickled jalapeño
* Pijiu Burger — fried egg, kimchi, cheese, BBQ sauce, Sriracha mayo
* Roast Pork Belly (sandwich) — roasted and crisped pork belly, house sweet peach-​hoisin sauce, sesame and poppy seed bun
* Bulgogi Bop — bulgogi, cilantro-​lime rice, kimchi, Asian slaw
* PB Banh Mi — pulled BBQ chicken, cilantro, carrots, onion, cucumber, daikon, jalapenos, pâté, & lemon butter on a hoagie
Sides:
* Daikon (Mu) — Korean radish
* Brussels Sprouts with lemon cream honey sauce
* Ginger-​Apple Collards
* Pickled Cucumbers
Portion sizes are generally large.
I’m not sure the Thai Tater Tots are really all that Thai, but they’re tasty nonetheless. It’s simply hard to go wrong with tots. The Poutine is okay. The pork gravy is meaty and chunky.
The rotisserie chicken, burgers, and sandwiches are served on metal trays lined with paper, much like several burger joints and BBQ restaurants do. I think this can be problematic for dishes, particularly the chicken, where cutting must be done because the paper gets torn up.
There is a limited number of PB Rotisserie Chicken available each day. The chicken isn’t as moist and flavorful as I’d like, but it’s not bad either. The BBQ sauce is a must (there’s not much beer taste too it). I do think the pickled half-​jalapeño is a nice touch.
The Pijiu Burger is delicious. It’s also messy to eat due to the fried egg yolk. The beef patty is thick and succulent. The kimchi here is excellent! I believe it’s toned down for the American palate. It’s not as sour nor spicy as the kimchi you might find at a straight-​up Korean establishment.
The Roast Pork Belly is very good, though it’s challenging to eat as a sandwich because the slices of pork are so thick and somewhat tough. You get all layers of pork belly from meat to fat to crispy outer edges. It’s smoky and yummy. Soft, appetizing multi-​seed bun too.
The Bulgogi Bop bowl is huge and satisfying. The piled high, thin slices of cooked beef are nicely marinated and delectable. The cilantro-​lime rice, sitting at the bottom, gets slightly soggy.
The PB Banh Mi is the only disappointing item I’ve tried. Like the rotisserie chicken, the chicken in the bahn mi is dry. The other ingredients are fine. On the plus side, this is a big, meaty, and filling sandwich.
All of the sides I’ve tried have been solid. The Brussels Sprouts are my favorite because of the mouthwatering cream sauce applied on top. The chopped Daikon (a.k.a. winter radish) is cold, crisp, and tart. The slightly sweet Ginger-​Apple Collards are comforting and the Pickled Cucumbers are seasoned with a bit of Korean chili flakes.
Service is friendly and attentive. Lenny and Diane are terrific.
Free parking on-​site.

HAND CUT FRIES
The fries are delicious. Fresh hand cut and the sauces to dip are very good. Their ketchup is different, possible house made.
PIJIU BURGER
Moist, tender, and very good burger. Comes with kim chee and a fried egg inside, and it bursts with yolk when you start to eat. Yolk everywhere down your arm. Be prepared to get dirty but it’s worth it.
BULOGI BOP BOWL
Super flavorful bulogi. I had part of the burger so I couldn’t finish this dish but its a very good dish. I think the portions are very big, lots of rice, meat, korean slaw and kim chee. I took most of it home but it’s a leftover food dish that’ll be sure to be good later on at home too.
GUINESS BLONDE
Lighter guiness but pairs very well with the food.

Might sound a bit silly, but I’ve been so curious about Pijiu since before it opened and I saw the colorful and quirky painted graphics on the outside of the restaurant passing it almost everyday!
So, I FINALLY came in on a Friday night! The inside has just as much character as the outside! You pass through these big, wooden doors, and then your eye catches a beautiful, yet masculine, dark wooden bar. It’s so sleek, and dare I say… sexy? haha
Then an adorable and welcoming hostess guided us to our table, which was past the bar and towards the back area. Once you’re past the bar, the restaurant opens up to a bunch of wooden tables. Some were picnic table style, ½ booth tables and small tables. And yes, I said picnic table. They had umbrella’s and laden with twinkle lights. Might sound odd, but it really works for this place!
Also, great shuffleboard table aside in the back! And through a muffled window, you can see the chef and kitchen staff working hard!
The menu is a diverse plethora of asian influences varying from Korean, Japanese, Chinese with a slight American twist. It’s cross-​cultural and I love it!
Also, fantastic drink selections! I particularly found the Monday Night Brewing Co’s-Fu Manbrew with it’s gingery whisper went great with my meal!
For our appetizer, we started with the Thai Tater Tots. They are sweet potato tots that have been topped with chopped pickled jalapeños, garlic, and Sriracha mayo and toasted up in a wok! These are a must-​eat-​with-​a-​fork food choice and super yum!
For my main… One of the BEST things I’ve ever eaten… was the Bulgogi Bop. The star of the show is Bulgogi atop a bed of rice with house-​made Kim Chi and some crispy veggies.
The Bulgogi was so flavorful and tender that it just melted into my mouth! I kid you not, the Bulgogi it’s self is INCREDIBLE! I’m pretty sure I made some loud and obnoxious moaning sounds while indulging in this delicacy!
Also, this is a good family place. They have highchairs for younger children and I noticed that the older children really seem to enjoy playing with the shuffleboard. There isn’t a children’s menu (which would be a great add by the way), but they do have mini corndogs that I know my toddler loves.
As for parking, there’s a small lot next to Pijiu and valet on the weekends!
Furthermore, I think it’s best if you run over to Pijiu Belly and stuff that belly of yours! I know I’m going to be day dreaming about my previous meal until my next visit… Which I hope to be very soon!