A New Chapter for Chef Brian So and Sommelier Daniel Crawford
On September 22, 2025, Spring 2nd Branch will open its doors, bringing the flavors of authentic Korean cuisine to Marietta. This new restaurant is the latest project from Michelin-starred Chef Brian So and Sommelier Daniel Crawford, the duo behind the acclaimed Spring Restaurant. Their original concept was the first restaurant in Cobb County, and the first outside the Atlanta perimeter, to receive a Michelin star. Now, they are turning their focus to Korean food, taking inspiration from the dishes Chef So grew up eating.
Spring 2nd Branch is not a Korean BBQ spot. Instead, the menu focuses on classic Korean dishes like bubbling stews, comforting soups, flavorful noodles, and satisfying stir-fries. Guests can enjoy everything from dumplings and seafood pancakes to spicy pork stir-fry, oxtail braises, cold buckwheat noodles, and steaming bowls of silken tofu stew. Many of the offerings are tied to cultural traditions, from celebratory holiday dishes to casual street food favorites.
The restaurant will be walk-in only and open seven days a week for both lunch and dinner. The 1,700-square-foot dining room is paired with a 1,000-square-foot climate-controlled covered patio, giving diners plenty of room to enjoy a meal in the heart of Marietta Square.
To complement the food, Spring 2nd Branch features traditional Korean drinks such as makgeolli (rice wine), soju (a clear and colorless distilled alcoholic beverage), and popular Korean beers like Cass, Terra, and Kloud. The beverage menu also highlights whiskey, wine, and cocktails that bridge Korean and American influences. Sommelier Daniel Crawford’s expertise ensures that guests will have thoughtful pairings for every dish.
Address:
Spring 2nd Branch
113 Church Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone:
(770) 575-3454
Online:
Spring2ndBranch.com | Menu | Instagram
