Where else can you eat great Korean BBQ, fried rice and silky tofu soups for breakfast? Or any time of the day, for that matter. This 24-hour joint stays awake when you can’t sleep. It doesn’t hurt that it’s also a favorite of NFL player Hines Ward. [Photo]

Forget the touristy, mainstream places. This no frills Korean BBQ joint is where the Korean elders eat. It’s also the only place where you’ll find a buffet banchan station and the most selection of marinated meats. After all, nothing beats bland, unseasoned meats everywhere else than flavorful BBQ. [Photo: Julie/Urbanspoon]

The best Japanese and the best ramen OTP. But that’s not all. This place gets transformed to an authentic izakaya at dinnertime. Stewed pork belly and sukiyaki that would make you weep? You’ll find those here. [Photo:Erol Y./Yelp]

Nothing says nightcap better than a delicious plate of bossam. The plate of tender, steamed pork belly slices with exciting side dishes is your sure cure for a late night of working or playing. [Photo]

Glorious Chinese barbecue meats such as crispy pork, roast pork, roasted duck, and steamed chicken are among the delicious items you’ll find here. You will also find an extensive list of authentic Cantonese dishes that warrants multiple visits that are sure to give you a happy belly. [Photo: atlfoodsnob/Urbanspoon]

While there are many good Vietnamese places in Duluth, this one stands out with unique and authentic dishes you won’t find elsewhere. Case in point, they have delicious pho, amazing fried rice, and these magical crispy noodles topped with seafood and assorted meats that soften as the gravy soaks in all the goodness. Open until midnight most nights. [Photo: David L./Yelp]

If the pot of thick rice cake soup cooked at your table or the kimchi fried rice topped with roe are not enough to make you giddy, then the Harajuku-looking servers definitely will. By the way, go for the Girls Set Meal, a combo of sorts, to get a sampling of the good items here. Oh and, no, you don’t have to be a girl to get it. [Photo: Yoomee H./Yelp]

You may find a hodgepodge of Caribbean and Hispanic dishes on the menu but fear not, everything is quite good. Plan to wait 20 minutes for an iron skillet of paella with slow roasted chicken and assorted seafood atop spiced rice. Trust me, it’s worth it. [Photo: Barbara K./Yelp]

Still the best dim sum in Duluth. Go early on the weekends or you’ll have to fight the horde of families spending their family traditions. While dumplings are king here, make sure you also try notable items such as the spare ribs, congee, clams, and other dim sum goodies. [Photo: Rob Y./Yelp]

A Duluth institution, this newly revamped best source of Cajun food is only open for dinner from Thursday to Sunday. But be sure not to miss the alligator po-boy or their Sunday lunch or dinner buffet when you can sample an authentic low country boil. [Photo: Food Near Snellville]

Chewy tapioca balls in tea-based drinks? They are called boba or bubble teas, and Quickly makes the best here. There are literally a hundred different combinations of flavors you can come up with. Add pudding and jelly to make your bubble teas all the more happy. [Photo: Daniel B./Yelp]