Gwinnett restaurants: Restaurants to try

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Photos: 19 Gwinnett restaurants to try

Hungry? We're celebrating the culinary landscape of Gwinnett County, including this Chirashi Don bowl of assorted raw fish from Waraku Japanese in Suwanee. Click through to see some of the tasty treats you can get in Gwinnett, and click here to read all about eating and drinking in Gwinnett. (BECKY STEIN PHOTOGRAPHY)

Waraku Japanese in Suwanee serves a Bento Box with-fried agedashi tofu, assorted vegetable tempura, spicy tuna roll and oranges. Read about Waraku and five other great spots to get a taste of Gwinnett's variety. (BECKY STEIN PHOTOGRAPHY)

Barbecue from Praise the Lard in Buford. Read about Praise the Lard and five other tasty spots in Gwinnett.(Photo credit: Ligaya Figueras)

Barbecue from Praise the Lard in Buford. Read about Praise the Lard and five other tasty spots in Gwinnett.(Photo credit: Ligaya Figueras)

The exterior of Praise the Lard BBQ in Buford, which is in the same shopping complex as Journey Church. Read about Praise the Lard and five other tasty spots in Gwinnett.(Photo credit: Ligaya Figueras)(Photo credit: Ligaya Figueras)

An instructional diagram from the menu at Umaido in Suwanee. Read about Umaido and five other tasty spots in Gwinnett.(Photo credit: Ligaya Figueras)

(From left) Spicy miso ramen with kakuni (braised pork belly) and an egg; tonkotsu ramen in rich soup with mentaiko (cod roe), negi (scallions) and an egg; and soymilk ramen with soymilk, roasted pork slices, garlic, bean sprouts, asparagus, bell peppers and scallions from Umaido in Suwanee. Read more about Umaido and five other tasty spots to eat in Gwinnett.(Photo credit: Ligaya Figueras)

Samosas chole chaat, an Indian street food classic, are served up at Chaat Ka Chaska in Lilburn. Read more about Chaat Ka Chaska and other must-eat ethnic food in Gwinnett.(Photo credit: Tyler Estep)

The Local Republic in Lawrenceville serves up craft beer and creative burgers, like "The Sink," which starts with a sunny side up egg, plus whatever else the kitchen wants to add on. Read more about The Local Republic and 24 hours of eating in Gwinnett.(Photo credit: Ben Bailey)

Gingerspice, located inside The Market in Norcross, is a bakery and catering service that specializes in French and Southern sweets, like the macarons pictured here. Read more about The Market and 24 hours of eating in Gwinett.(Photo credit: Nicole Adams)

While at The Market in Norcoss, try the Flatliner barbecue sandwich featuring a fried egg and housemade BBQ sauce atop tender pulled pork, juicy brisket, smoked turkey, provolone and bacon. Read more about The Market and 24 hours of eating in Gwinett.(Photo credit: Violet Key Photography)

The Market in historic Norcross serves up comfort food such as barbecued pork and extra-creamy mac 'n cheese. Read more about The Market and 24 hours of eating in Gwinett. (Photo credit: Violet Key Photography)

The Grand Crudo for Two at Noble Fin in Peachtree Corners is a great way to sample several fresh seafood offerings and includes four shrimp, four oysters, crab and half a lobster. Read more about Noble Fin and 24 hours of eating in Gwinnett.(Photo credit: Noble Fin)

Noble Fin in Peachtree Corners is a new seafood concept where fresh market fish dishes, like this halibut, offer a true coastal dining experience. Read more about Noble Fin and 24 hours of eating in Gwinnett.(Photo credit: Noble Fin)

Stop by the Rustic Couch in Duluth and order up one of their bubble (boba) teas, like this mango and passion fruit combo, served in adorable mason jars. Read more about the Rustic Couch and 24 hours of eating and drinking in Gwinnett.(Photo credit: Rustic Couch)

The Speakeasy Underground Club (downstairs at Adams Restaurant & Piano Bar in Duluth) offers after-hours fun with live music and a kitchen open late that serves up casual bites. Read more about the Speakeasy and 24 hours of eating and drinking in Gwinnett.(Photo credit: Ku'ulei Sako)

Graft Restaurant in Grayson offers half-priced whiskey cocktails, including The Underwood, on Wednesdays. Read more about Graft and four of the other best places to drink in Gwinnett.(Photo credit: Seth Clemence)

Nosh on the local farm vegetable board, currently on Graft's seasonally changing menu in Grayson. Read more about Graft and 24 hours of eating in Gwinnett. (Photo credit: Seth Clemence)

Order up The Baptist — an orange-y, zesty twist on an old fashioned — at Graft restaurant in Grayson. Read more about Graft and four of the other best places to drink in Gwinnett.(Photo credit: Seth Clemence)

Sara's Donuts in Suwanee sells an assortment of donuts. Read more about Sara's Donuts and 24 hours of eating in Gwinnett.(BECKY STEIN PHOTOGRAPHY)

Apple fritters, red velvet and cream cheese icing red velvet at Sara's Donuts in Suwanee. Read more about Sara's Donuts and 24 hours of eating in Gwinnett. (BECKY STEIN PHOTOGRAPHY)

BonBon in Suwanee offers Tonkatsu with steamed rice, miso soup, side salad and pickle. Read more about BonBon and five other places to try in Gwinnett. (BECKY STEIN PHOTOGRAPHY)

BonBon in Suwanee serves up Kimchee Pizza with Applewood smoked bacon, kimchee, garlic, corn, onions and mozzarella. Read more about BonBon and five other places to try in Gwinnett. (BECKY STEIN PHOTOGRAPHY)

Lumpia, Filipino egg rolls, are a must-try among the appetizers at Rico's World Kitchen in Buford. Read more about Rico's World Kitchen and five other Gwinnett restaurant to try. (Photo credit: Ligaya Figueras)

Chicharrones from Rico's World Kitchen in Buford. Read more about Rico's World Kitchen and five other Gwinnett restaurant to try. (Photo credit: Ligaya Figueras)

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Hungry? We're celebrating the culinary landscape of Gwinnett County, including this Chirashi Don bowl of assorted raw fish from Waraku Japanese in Suwanee. Click through to see some of the tasty treats you can get in Gwinnett, and click here to read all about eating and drinking in Gwinnett. (BECKY STEIN PHOTOGRAPHY)

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