How a Former K-Pop Star and Texas Chef Created the Perfect Southern BBQ - Smoke Point
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.พ. 2025
- At Heirloom Market BBQ in Atlanta, owners Jiyeon Lee and Cody Taylor serve Texas barbecue with a Korean twist. This combination has earned the restaurant a spot on the Michelin Guide and turned it into one of the busiest restaurants in the city, serving classics like brisket and dishes special to them like a hot chicken sandwich, kalbi beef rib with Korean banchan, and more.
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Credits:
Producer: Connor Reid
Directors: Connor Reid, Murilo Ferreira
Camera: Murilo Ferreira, Jay Simms
Editor: Lucy Morales Carlisle
Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
Supervising Producer, Operations: Stefania Orrù
Supervising Producer, Development: Gabriella Lewis
Audience Engagement: Avery Dalal
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"Southern barbecue with a Korean pantry."
Dude hit a home run with that description.
Southern bbq and korean ingredients seems like a perfect pairing.
southern bbq + spicy korean sides = winner. should be more popular if you think about it
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That sounds like heaven, I need to go there now
This is honestly a very fundmentally sound idea. Korean banchan and food in general is typically spicy and acidic due to peppers, fermentation, and aging while southern BBQ is just the best combination of fatty, decadent, and smokey so combing the two just equates to flavor balance. Acid and heat cancels out and balances fat so it's a very well thought out synergy. Makes my Korean-American and chef brain very satisfied, well done chefs 👍.
Kimchi is spicy and acidic. Most banchan aren't like that. Many of them range from bland to really sweet. The one recurring feature in modern Korean food is not spiciness, it's sugar in everything.
@@doryfishie2 lots of banchan in Korean cuisine is spicy but I agree there’s lots of sweet and mild flavored ones. But gochukaru and gochujang are main staples of our cuisine and as such you have all the variants of various Kimchis, 무 말랭이 (dried spicy radish), 깍두기 (radish kimchi), 오이, 콩나물, and 파무침 (spicy cucumber, beansprout and green onion salads), 상추겉절이 (spicy Korean salad), 무생채 (spicy radish salad) etc etc. There are other spicy ones that are stir fried and served hot instead of the pickled colder ones too. The ones you get in those little small serving dishes at KBBQ are a far cry of the ones you will get at more rustic Korean restaurants or in a Korean home. Look up some of them! There’s a lot to explore with Korean banchans!
@@doryfishie2I hate sweet food and I hate all of the sweet banchan which would be so delicious without the sugar
I'm not a chef, Korean, or American... but the moment I saw Texas BBQ with Korean seasonings and banchan, I too knew it was pretty much fail-proof.
@@doryfishie2 I don't prefer sweet banchan. home-made style banchans aren't too sweet compare to what normal k restaurants serve
Something I loved about this episode was how they both traced all their influences and ideas back to their sources. You can see how their life experiences and memories of food built atop one another to create their style of barbeque.
OMG, 누님!! Really? No one seems to talk about her, but just bbq? Sure, the bbq looks fantastic, but her!!!!!! Anyone who grew up in Korea during the '80s knows exactly who she is. And for the guys, there's a high chance they were fans of hers. She wasn't just one of the first-generation K-Pop idols; she was THE diva. If you've heard of Kim Wan Sun, often referred to as the first-generation diva, then you should know that Lee Ji Yeon was her only real rival. I'm thrilled to see her leading a happy life and eagerly await her return to the screen. 누님 노래 듣던 시절이 참 그립네요.
unlike you we do not simp over here
@@ksworld1744well that’s just denial
@@ksworld1744 its respect.. know the difference
Well the video is about their barbecue restaurant 🤷🏾♂️
@@ksworld1744 you absolutely do simp over here. very rich and sad twitch culture
"She was the Britney Spears of K-Pop", that's how big Jiyeon Lee was back then. I'm glad he's trying to give her the credit she deserves.
That’s 🧢
@@JaneDoe-tm2ex And you're ignorant 🤡
@@JaneDoe-tm2exur dumb and jealous cuz it's true 🤦
Um, I doubt that. I am old enough to remember but she wasn't as such. He is just hyping her up.
4 #1 albums ??@@michaellim4165
Wow I grew up in Seoul in the 80s and totally remember Lee Jiyeon! She had a song about asking the wind to stop, I think…
From her wiki page she escaped from her career and married her boyfriend in Atlanta and lived there permanently.
Looks like she is enjoying life rn now that the wind is stopped
it was about not farting?
Damn you're old man 😂..
I think it was called 16 Abortions
I googled the same thing…no idea who she was
My parents run a central Texan style BBQ joint in Minnesota. I'm adopted from South Korea, and I love BBQ. The idea of combining the culinary traditions of the American South and Korea is something I've been thinking about for a while. It would be fun if we could serve a bulgogi-style brisket, or spice up our current coleslaw recipe. This is a really cool restaurant--well done!
Yo whats it called.... Im from minnesota and would definitely check it out!
@@dylans9390 We're called Holy Smokes Coffee Bar & Barbecue! Our address is 103 Avenue C, Cloquet, Minnesota, around twenty minutes south of Duluth. We're just off of Highway 33.
@@emmaharris4028 Cool. I live in the Twin Cities but I'll be sure to stop by next time I'm in your area! You should definitely try some of those new ideas.
@@kathy3459 Awesome! We get people from the Cities a lot, you should definitely stop by next time you get a chance.
One thing about America that I like 😂! Is the blending. How everyone blends meals, cultures & more. If it works. It works. If it doesn't back drawing board because it doesn't mean it's over. It means adding and subtracting. Boi as much as people hate Florida. It was known for their multi culture restaurants. So delicious and some blended. But I don't know about know lol. It was when a little kids. Back then not too long ago. I had baleadas for $2.50 and they were huge. Later on they started making it normal size but for $4 😮💨 and just like all found. Restaurants in FL became a skrinkflation metropolitan of meals smh for a lot money
This is what food can be. Not just traditional methods, but a constant evolution. Ying Yang balance of old and new man... both inside a dish and cuisine in general. Sometimes you want the old traditional nostalgia, sometimes having new and experimental, this is one of the beautiful things of humanity!
I watch these all the time... and its wierd to finally exclaim in my chair "thats my spot!!" I live right next to this gas station eatery and believe me when i tell ya... the food is to die for. Been comin here for 10+ years and the food never ever misses. If ur in atl ever... this is a MUST.
Jiyeon Lee going from such great heights in her time to being a chef is such a neat development.
Id love to hear how they met and such because they clearly love eachother and their craft
Whoa what an amazing career trajectory for Jiyeon. If you Google her name (Lee Jiyeon), you can find her old albums. Her success in both careers is so inspiring!
When I was down in the ATL last year I had to stop at this little restaurant and I can tell you the food was incredible. By combining the texas style bbq with the korean flavors, it blew me away. The gochujang ribs and brisket are amazing along with the banchan (korean side dishes). I can't wait to go back again. Way to go Jiyeon, you make S. Korea proud!
I’d love to know how they met. They have such different backgrounds but their ideas are so creative and synergistic together, I’d be fascinated to see how it all started
I believe culinary school or restaurant they were at. I think that’s what I read.
They are married ?
@@djdoc70 yes they are
Pairing Southern BBQ with Korean banchan makes a lot of sense. A lot of it is pickled or fermented which helps cut through the heavy richness of the meat.
what a collaboration.
She hasn’t aged a bit! Congratulations on your success both in Korea & America. Definitely will stop by when we make it to Atlanta!
I love it when people combine different food cultures. As different as humans may be- everyone likes good food!
I've been living in Korea for 28 years now and have been enjoying bbq here made by Linus Kim, a Korean-Alabaman who introduced southern bbq to Korea. If ever I'm in Atlanta, though, I'm definitely going to this place! Love the combination of the two cultures. 두 분이 만드는 바베큐 너무 맛있어 보이네요! 😍👍 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Linus is a great guy, so glad that Linus BBQ has managed to survive the post COVID era. His BBQ joint and Vatos Tacos have been an important part of Itaewon's transformation into a hot spot.
I'm 1st gen Korean American and I was born in Sumpter county SC. As you can imagine, there weren't a lot of Koreans in SC; especially in rural areas that couldn't speak english back in the 70's and 80's. This video is my heart; a mix of Korean and southern comfort food. I need to try their BBQ!!
atl has a big Korean population in the suburbs, kbbq is rly nice here; there's a ton of kbbq, Korean fried chicken, and hot pot places here
Atlanta has the most Koreans in the southeastern region. 😅 Duluth,GA is Atlanta's Korea Town.
Korean banchan with southern style bbq is a match made in heaven. Fermented acidic food with fatty, delicious meat. Wow! I want to try this so baaaaddddd
Her energy is amazing, and the fact she still thrive until now prove she is one of a kind. Not many used to be idol shine like her.
I admire people like her, never stop learning and thriving, a lot. 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
I used to eat here back in 2011/12 when I was in Atlanta for a few months. Mouth watering food. Their bbq sauces were just fire. And other than bbq they used to have this awesome smoked burger. It was just a small hole in the wall and so thrilled to see them featured on Eater!!!
I’m from the Deep South and when traveling around my state I love to find different hole in the wall restaurants. They always have the best food.
Looks incredible. This is an example of food synergy.
Fusion food is the best.
the food looks great
I wish I were making a whole bunch of $
I am kind of sad a known singer from Korea is .. cooking hopefully enjoying
@@robertenglish3921 bruh I mean she clearly looks like she's enjoying her time there and why is it sad just because it's cooking?
@@everythinglakers1713for real. She’s in her natural element. Sheesh Robert, have some respect.
@@robertenglish3921 It's the opposite. You can retire with a normal life if you move to a country where you aren't popular. This is why Asian celebrities who want a private family life move to North America or Europe or Australia. Pewdiepie meanwhile moved to Japan because the public there wouldn't instantly recognize him. That way, famous people can give their children a normal life.
Korean cuisine is like the ultimate fusion partner. EVERYTHING goes with kim chi
My favorite BBQ getting the spotlight they deserve!
These two found their calling. Happy for them. Together they created a solid Korean - Southern soul food restaurant. You can tell they are all in.
Texas BBQ with a Korean twist and the banchan is genius!!! I'll go to Atlanta just to try it.
I respect chefs that arent afraid to tell how they do things. Really breaking it down. Thank you for sharing so openly.
Added this place to my list when I’m in town for family. I love that he said they wanted to stay small and not expand/franchise whatever. If that’s what you want to do that’s great but also respect chefs that want to run a mom & pop operation. I’m so excited to go!!! Side bar, she’s amazing, freaking amazing.
You can tell that they put thought into the recipes, not in a contrived way. Can’t wait to check out Heirloom!
I was here day 1!!! I'm so glad they're featured on Eater!! The brisket and ribs are outstanding and the random specials are fantastic!!! LET'S GO HEIRLOOM MARKET!!
anything combined with Korean cuisine is an upgrade! Love these dishes so much!
Okay just WOW. My dad is from Texas and so I was raised on TX bbq, but I am a big fan of Korean cuisine. Mixing these is such a brilliant idea!!! I am going to have to go here when I head out East!
This was really lovely. The fusion of flavors. The marrying of seasonings. As a fan of both korean food and bbq, I would love to go here. I also love that they kept small and bustling, too. It's good to have that.
K-Pop star 2+ generations before it was even a thing. Celebrities in that era went through so much. Great to see one doing amazing. 💗
I went to Korea a few years back, went to a local restaurant in a shack with a grandma cooking. We had a conversation over google translator and when I expressed how I could easily eat her kimchi and banchan forever and that it was the dish I had been searching for without realising, she gave me two huge preserve jars of kimchi and pickled veg which I immediately got shipped back home. I tried to give her extra money for it but she kept refusing so I just left it under my plate.
When I got back home I shared some with my friends and now all of them are converted and need to have pickled veg with everything. We even take our own to restaurants/pubs we know won't have it and sneak it in...
food is great. not only that, it is well received with the Korean community in ATL. their flavors are legit. even the halmeonis/hadabujis are stopping by.
BBQ with a Korean twist? Yes, winning combo. 😊
the korean influence gives it such a healthy balance!! All her sides are healthy and not packed with oil like BBQ sides tend to be. I would love to try this
Jiyeon Lee was a pretty big star in Korea in the early 90s. Every boy had book covers/ folders with her face on em. Shes still so beautiful.
Love this place! The cucumber radish salad is my personal favorite side to go with whatever I order
Oh my god, I remember Lee Jiyeon. She was a famous singer from the late 1980s through the early 1990s. Her name brings back so many memories of that time. I didn't know she lives in the States now. It's great to see her in good health and success. Wish her the best.
As a Korean American that lives in the south, you have no idea how much this combination would SLAP.
I’m so lucky Heirloom is close by. Amazing BBQ and the staff is phenomenal.
I would travel to Atlanta several times a year. I would ALWAYS stop by here to eat during each trip. I adore this place.
I’m vegetarian but I’ve always loved the idea of Southern X Korean barbecue fusion on paper, I never thought it was a thing, and I’m so glad it’s a thing. As much as I personally don’t eat meat, I’m happy for the people that have experienced this
I lived in LA and Roy Choi was doing kogi tacos (korean tacos). This is another great mashup of cultures. I wish I could try it! I know they want to stay small, but gosh I wish they could franchise it so people all over could eat it.
I've eaten here before. Really an eye opening experience.
The restaurant decor different from the BBQ different from the sides.
AND IT WORKS.
May have to go by this week.
my in-laws used to live in Atlanta, i am korean-american, and lawd this place is so freaking good! i still think about it regularly
Jiyeon Lee was big back in the day.
As a Korean, I can say this with my heart
Loved this spot the few times I went about a decade ago. So glad to see them keep going and innovating! Also so cool to see a featured Eater video about them 😊
One of the best BBQ places I went to years ago and I didn't even know it was Korean fusion, it's just all around amazing!
The meat looks so super perfect
i rarely see for 2021 to 2023
Her pickle side dish (Ban-Chan) looks so good! I'm going to try making it at home following her recipe.
love the respect and recipes they're showcasing here. what a wonderful meeting of minds!
Love this guy, especially how he says Korean words.
this is one of those rare instance when fusion food dont piss off anyone from both sides, well done.
Lee Jiyeon is such a common name it was hard to find her without the title of her song. I’m glad she escaped the crazy K-pop world and found happiness. It’s getting miserable out there!
I’ll definitely visit their restaurant when in Atlanta!
I guess this song -- [1988] 이지연 - 바람아 멈추어 다오. th-cam.com/video/YY1Rem3CAYw/w-d-xo.html
Is she famous in Korea?
@@nofurtherwest3474 one hit song. thats all. not so popular but not so minors.
@@nofurtherwest3474she was really famous in the 1980s 1990s.
@@nofurtherwest3474 to asnwer ur question. . .I just check her profile and she was one of the most famous singer during her time, which is before 1990 and she actually released a new song on May 8 this year (When Cherry Blossoms Bloom). . .
As a millennial she's before my time but even so her songs are so iconic I've heard some of them. I love that she's succeeding and passionate in a new chapter of her life. And the idea is so good I wish to be able to go and eat there some time!
The best of the two best types of barbecue combined. Sign me up!!!
A great example of understanding culinary grammar and making well thought out fusion cuisine.
Steak and kimchi. Bacon and radish kimchi. As a South Korean that grew up in Australia, these combinations were my favourite growing up.
Some of the best food I’ve ever had at a restaurant. Hands down the best bbq in ATL
I was a very big fan of her back in late 80s! She was the pop queen in Korea!
One of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta. I approved this message 😂. The green tomatoes pancan is a bomb!
Love this place! The BEST Mac n Cheese ive ever had.
I'm surprised they didn't talk about it. It's heavenly how they do it!
Just looking at it, I could tell it is insanely good. Would love to try it some day, but no way I'm going from Texas to Atlanta.
Jiyeon Lee went from 80's kpop star to chef! That's amazing
Korean BBQ was the best thing about living in LA, so I can't wait to try this place
3 seconds in amd this sounds amazing. Koreans make some tasty food in general, not even counting their BBQ. Match made in heaven.
This fusion of food makes perfect sense.
What thats amazing i actually love her song “i dont know what love is yet”
This is just the perfect match as american bbq can get heavy and the korean flavors cleanse your pallet
I love this! Such a smart concept! While I love American Southern BBQ for what it is, most restaurants around me lack variety and TEXTURE in their sides! I love KBBQ cause there's tons of crunchy, flavorful, sour, acidic, sweet sides haha. Southern + KBBQ must be smashing!
And it's wonderful to see Lee Jiyeon! I hope you're doing well!
Southern BBQ combine with Korean BBQ will be the bomb .. Smoked Korean Gabli on a bread with cole slaw hits different .. adding bit of Kimchi .. ^^
I may not have an industrial smoker, but I'm definitely stealing some of these food pairing concepts for my home table! 💜
No one ever thought of combining Texan and Korean together before them? I believe it since they hit it big
Awesome! I loved their BBQ when I lived in Marietta!
Me drolling from the other side of the planet
It’s wild no one else thought of doing this bc Korean flavor palate and just Asian palate in general is really good for the American barbecue palate.
I'd never thought to inject doenjang-jjigae into brisket i've got to try that sounds incredible
Southern America BBQ + South Korea food 💕💕
형이... 아니... 누님이 왜 여기서 나와
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this restaurant actually introduced me to tofu I am so lucky to have it as one of my local BBQ its amazing
i been going to this place for 15 plus years!!! i did not know the history!
its a hidden GEM at ATL!
Korean pepper paste is what gives it that kick.
Ideas like roasting the kimchi on the coals are so simple yet so smart. Very original chefs.
Having watched Rain prepare food for Hong-chul in The Hungry & the Hairy, I would never doubt a kpop star's cooking ability!
Lived in Korea from 2012 to 2019. It was a great experience. I missed home so i moved back to the US and started a family with my wife from Canada.
We always say we'll go visit Korea once our kids are old enough to understand, lol
i would love to meet these 2. They seem very honest and care about the business which is rare!
Korean + BBQ? Sign me up. Looks incredible.
Oh wow. After watching the whole video i realized I know this spot. Its right up by the chattahooche river. One of the best brisket spots for sure
Easily one of the top "must eat" spots in the Atlanta area. Anyone hitting the top BBQ spots around here would have to include this one. Buried in the story may be how amazing the Burford Highway Farmers Market is. Come to ATL for a long layover and hit these 2 spots. You won't regret it (may hate the traffic though 😏)
Gochujang binder is genius. Big brain level cooking.
Great episode. The owners are so unpretentious, just about great flavor and food.
if i wasnt impressed already, i knew he was the real deal when he talked about the pork fat frying the kimchi on a korean bbq grill
Amazed that this place isn’t in Los Angeles. Kudos to them for making it extra legit. They’re on my travel list.
2 of my favorite things, BBQ and Korean food. If I'm ever in Atlanta I know where to go. They should definitely open one in Chicago. That would be awesome.
I WANNA TRY THIS SO BADLY!!!
Definitely a place you have to try when you visit Atlanta. Food is great
I absolutely loved this episode
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Tried them for the first time last week. Awesome brisket, and the brisket chili was some of the best chili i ever had.