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Is Hankook Taqueria Still Open? Best Thing I Ever Ate Update (Atlanta, GA)

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As of September 2026, Hankook Taqueria is listed open on mytakorea.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: Hankook's own website, branded Takorea, loads with current posted hours and a working online-ordering system, indicating ongoing operation as of the September 2026 check.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

On Best Thing I Ever Ate's "Bang for the Buck" episode, Alton Brown praised chef Thomas Lee for turning out inexpensive Korean-Mexican street food at Hankook Taqueria, highlighting a $7 bibimbap topped with beef, vegetables and a fried egg over rice as some of the best cheap eating in Atlanta. Hankook Taqueria is a Korean-Mexican fusion restaurant at 1341 Collier Road Northwest in Atlanta, operating under the name Takorea and serving a menu of tacos, bibimbap and daily specials. In September 2026 the restaurant's own website listed current posted hours - Monday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., closed Sunday - along with a working online ordering system and a listed phone number, indicating the business was still operating at that address under that name.

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Hankook Taqueria in the "Mega Meat and Sweet Treats" episode, which aired March 29, 2019, featuring chef Tomas Lee's Korean-Mexican menu. According to Food Network's coverage of the episode, Guy Fieri sampled the Bulgogi Kimchi Fries, topped with queso, roasted kimchi, a fried egg, and gochujang. Hankook Taqueria, established in 2009, continues to operate at 1341 Collier Rd NW in Atlanta as part of the Takorea restaurant group.

On Food Paradise: Manliest Restaurants 2 (2012), Hankook Taqueria was featured for its Korean-Mexican fusion menu, blending Korean barbecue flavors such as bulgogi and kimchi into tacos, burritos, and quesadillas served taqueria-style. The Atlanta restaurant built its identity around that cross-cultural pairing of Korean marinades and pickled vegetables with tortillas and rice. According to the Takorea restaurant group's website, the Collier Road, Atlanta address is now listed as its 'Hankook' location, and a Google Places listing checked 2026-09-08 shows that address as operational.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 2
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Bang for the Buck
What was featured
Bibimbap with beef, vegetables and a fried egg for $7
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Hankook Taqueria
Season / episode
Season 29, Episode 16
Original air date
Episode title
Mega Meat and Sweet Treats
What was featured
Bulgogi kimchi fries with queso, fried egg, and gochujang
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Hankook Taqueria
Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 7
Original air date
Episode title
Food Paradise: Manliest Restaurants 2
What was featured
Korean-Mexican fusion tacos and quesadillas blending bulgogi and kimchi flavors
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Hankook Taqueria

Frequently asked questions

Is Hankook Taqueria still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Hankook Taqueria is listed open on mytakorea.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Hankook Taqueria after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

On Best Thing I Ever Ate's "Bang for the Buck" episode, Alton Brown praised chef Thomas Lee for turning out inexpensive Korean-Mexican street food at Hankook Taqueria, highlighting a $7 bibimbap topped with beef, vegetables and a fried egg over rice as some of the best cheap eating in Atlanta. As of September 2026, Hankook Taqueria is listed open on mytakorea.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Hankook Taqueria located?

1341 Collier Road Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30318. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Hankook Taqueria?

Season 4, Episode 2 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Bang for the Buck”.

Is Hankook Taqueria still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?

Hankook Taqueria is a Korean-Mexican fusion restaurant at 1341 Collier Road Northwest in Atlanta, operating under the name Takorea and serving a menu of tacos, bibimbap and daily specials. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
1341 Collier Road Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30318
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
mytakorea.com

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Sources

  • mytakorea.com — https://www.mytakorea.com/takorea-hankook-about/
  • youtube.com — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3bronMcYOE
  • youtube.com — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E67Q69aoW-Y
  • mytakorea.com — https://www.mytakorea.com/location/takorea-hankook/
  • frommers.com — https://www.frommers.com/destinations/atlanta/restaurants/hankook-taqueria/

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