Easy location to get in and out of. Clean, well lit establishment. Staff friendly…read more We've been to Jim and Nicks other locations but first time here. Same food and look. We liked it before so gave it a try. Once again, we enjoyed it. Reasonably priced entrees; we had the pulled pork sandwiches with fries. We also tried the new brisket, mac and cheese balls for an appetizer. They were very good but felt a little pricey for just 4 balls (-1). Other than that a wonderful meal.

The pulled pork was decent--good flavor overall, though it had a bit more fat than I prefer…read more Ordering online made pickup super easy and convenient, which is a big plus if you're on the go. My only real wish is that sausage was on the menu, as that would round out the BBQ options nicely. Overall, a reliable spot for casual BBQ, especially for takeout.

I think this place makes the best damn ribs in town. I was sad to see so many of them closing down…read morebut I guess it's a crappy economy right now. Glad I still have this one I can drive to whenever I come to that area of town. Their Mac and cheese is pretty good too, kinda like my momma's. I figured it was time to leave them a review if I want that restaurant to stay open!

Food was great. Really nice service. The little black girl was so sweet and friendly. Definitely…read morewould like the welcoming she gave me and my family every time I come into shanes.

We really enjoyed this affordable meal in Athens! Food portion size was large, food was served…read morepiping hot and clearly fresh. Steak was actually cooked medium rare as requested! I enjoyed the vegetable variety included in the meal. And for about $12 a dish, it was a great deal!

The food is alright. The hibachi is one of the items I noticed everyone recommending in the reviews…read moreso I went with that. The lunch portion was good sized for the price. I found the chicken to be dry The veggies were el dente and excellent in my opinion. The overall flavor was decent-typical hibachi. I will say that the negative environmental impact this place is having is really disappointing. I did not realize until after I ordered that EVERYTHING is in styrofoam including the dine in food. Everything is single use. I can't stand when you dine in and everything is plastic or single use. It was almost shocking. I wouldn't come back for that reason alone.

My friends and I stopped by for lunch on Sunday and loved it! I've been to Taqueria Tsunami plenty…read moreof times because I grew up near the Marietta Square, but for my friends it was their first time being there. They enjoyed it :) The chicken enchilada bowl is one of my long-term favorites and it hit the spot again this weekend! I tried my friend's calamari and it tasted amazing, lots of flavor. And the cilantro lime crema that came with it was awesome. My other friend ordered a bowl as well but I am forgetting the name of it. I tried the steak from it and I thought it was good as well! The mocktail I ordered was good but could benefit from a stronger strawberry flavor. The hostess and our server were both very friendly and helpful, we were sat with no wait, and the location is great. The prices are incredible in my opinion. $12 for the chicken enchilada bowl that can easily be considered two meals - is a great deal in my book :) I'd happily come back when in Athens

I can't believe we were able to get it and out during a Georgia homecoming game. When we first…read morearrive we were told there would be a 30-45 minute wait, which was fine because it was Saturday,during game day and just about every restaurant was pack full. During our wait we were able to grab a drink at the bar with no problem and was seated in about 30 mins.

We have driven past this place many times but usually we wait until Athens for lunch. Today we…read morenoticed that they were open so we gave it a try. I was curious because Yelp reviews are a mixed bag and I think that is right. We went in and found that all the cops in the area were eating lunch, like more than six tables worth. They looked like they were enjoying lunch so that's awesome. The place is a big open room, as dining rooms are, and seemed noisy. It really quieted down when the table of three next to us left. I guess they were really loud. We ordered some fried pickles to start. They were fine with the ranch, just seemed like standard frozen. I had the brisket plate which comes with three sides. I chose fries, beans, and stew. First thing I noticed was it came with two slices of white bread which is old school legit. The brisket was a good sized portion which was tender and tasty. It had au jus on it which is unusual for BBQ but it was good. Fries were standard with a light batter and delivered crispy. The beans seemed plain out of a can with some onions and were bland. I know that there are a billion kinds of stew and stew is a religion but this one is not for me. I did not like the spice blend, but you know at least it had spices and was not bland. Just not for me. Megan had the pork sandwich. The pork was good. the also had roasted potatoes which were the kind in the can (which I love) roasted in some spices. Megan did not care for the beans. The summary here is we liked the meats, the sides not so much. I would like to try this place on a Sunday when they have fried chicken.

Great brisket and brisket sauce and every side I've tried has been amazing too. Desserts are…read moreincredible as well. You can always get a seat even during lunch rush in their lively and spacious dining room. Food may take a bit if they're busy but it's worth the wait. They have affordable prices too, and even though the side portions seem small, I always leave absolutely stuffed. Best olace for Friday lunch in the area!

I really like how the full menu AND PRICES are online so you know your options. However, I called…read morein advance to place my order and still had to wait 20+ minutes for my food to be ready once I got there so that was upsetting. The woman on the phone & running the counter unfortunately was not skilled in good customer service. The establishment was clean, very well lit, and relatively safe. Wings were good! Definitely have had better but they hit my cravings spot. I got the lemon pepper & they had a good lemon flavor to them, they used a very oily sauce as you can see in my picture. Wings were small but had a good crunch on the outside. I had to add salt to my fries because there wasn't any. Overall, I would come here again if I really wanted wings and was in a time crunch. But if you have time you could probably find better food and service elsewhere.

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When I say I think about Mama Ning's pretty much every day, I'm not joking. The servers are always…read moreSO nice and by now they remember I like the som tum as my app, and this makes me feel so welcome and happy. The larb salad is incredible (I get it with chicken), as well as the ginger salad, clear soup, tom yum, chicken satay skewers, beef noodle soup, basically everything. My dad swears by the pad see ew and my grandparents love the massaman and penang curries. I hadn't had much (if any) Thai food before trying Mama Ning's, but now I am hooked and honestly it's become probably my favorite overall cuisine in general! Whenever I visit I know I can trust it will be fresh and I can get something healthy but also incredibly tasty. Plus they use gluten-free soy sauce so it makes my life a lot easier aha. Thank you for your amazing food, service, and atmosphere! I already know I'm coming later this week haha

Very disappointing experience today. We ordered several things and our order was correct -but that…read moreis the best thing I can say for it. The others in our group might have liked their menu items -so they can write their own Yelp reviews. My choice was the Thom Kai soup and I ended up throwing it away. There was a grayish watery, somewhat sweet soup broth without the coconut flavor expected in this soup. There were some small pieces of chicken and there were raw mushroom slices floating on top of the broth. I was so disappointed because I was expecting a rich traditional broth- full of the flavor of coconut and other spices. I would not order this again and I won't be going back there soon.

A New Chinese Restaurant with Real Potential--But They're Still Finding Their Footing…read more Opening a new restaurant is never easy, and it shows here. The good news is that they already have several dishes that are genuinely excellent. The less-good news is that a few recipes and the overall dining experience still need some work. The encouraging part? Most of the issues are very fixable. Let's start with the highlights. The Crab Rangoon is outstanding--crispy, creamy, and easily a 5-star appetizer. The Mongolian Beef is another winner with great flavor and generous portions. One thing I really appreciated is that most entrées include a good amount of fresh vegetables instead of just meat and sauce. Unfortunately, some of the signature dishes miss the mark. General Tso's Chicken should be a perfect balance of sweet, savory, tangy, spicy, and rich garlic-ginger flavor with a glossy glaze that clings to crispy chicken. Instead, the sauce tasted more like a generic brown sauce--almost no sweetness, very little heat, and none of the bold flavors that make General Tso's so popular. The chicken itself was also overcooked, losing the crispy-yet-juicy texture you'd expect. The House Special Egg Foo Young was another disappointment. A great Egg Foo Young should have crispy golden edges, a fluffy interior, and a thick, flavorful brown gravy. This version was simply a fluffy omelet covered in a thin brown sauce. It wasn't bad--it just wasn't really Egg Foo Young as most people know it. The Appetizer Sampler was a mixed bag: * Crab Rangoon: Excellent. * Shrimp: Crispy, crunchy, and well cooked. * Dumplings: Very good. * Chicken Wings: Nice crispy skin but almost no seasoning. * Vegetable Spring Roll: Crispy wrapper, but the vegetables inside were overcooked and mushy. * Potstickers: Too chewy--almost jerky-like. Thankfully, the sampler came with two dipping sauces that elevated several of the items. The Egg Drop Soup deserves a mention as well. It arrived piping hot, was flavorful, and earned a solid 4 out of 5 stars. The Biggest Opportunity: Service This is where management has the greatest opportunity to improve. We arrived at 7:00 PM on a Friday, and there were only four occupied tables. We were seated immediately, our drinks arrived quickly, and then...we waited. After sitting with menus for about seven minutes, our order was finally taken. The Egg Drop Soup arrived several minutes later, and because it was so hot, I ate it slowly. By the time I had finished, we were still waiting for our appetizers. Nearly 30 minutes after being seated, they finally arrived. My wife, who was facing the entrance, noticed what was happening: a constant stream of takeout orders leaving the restaurant. It felt very similar to a fast-food restaurant where the drive-thru gets priority while dine-in customers wait. After finishing our appetizers, there was another long wait before our entrées arrived. Meanwhile, two tables had already left, new guests had been seated, and one of the empty tables still hadn't been cleared nearly 30 minutes later. The restaurant appeared to have only one waitress covering the dining room. She was genuinely friendly, worked hard, and did everything she could. This didn't feel like a server problem--it felt like a management and staffing problem. A little more attention to the dining room instead of focusing almost exclusively on takeout orders would make a huge difference. Final Thoughts This restaurant is closer to being very good than you might think. They already have several dishes that I'd happily order again, and in some cases they're better than much of the Chinese food available in Athens. If management can: * Refine a few signature recipes (especially the General Tso's Chicken and Egg Foo Young), * Improve consistency on some appetizers, * Balance dine-in service with takeout orders, and * Add a little more attention to the dining room, they could easily become one of the better Chinese restaurants in town. Current rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars The food shows flashes of excellence. With a few recipe adjustments and better service management, I wouldn't be surprised to see this become a solid 4 1/2-star restaurant in the near future.

The Athens subreddit seems to like Buddhas Delight. The location was home to a couple other Asian…read morerestaurants and the Athenians like the location and new owner. Proximity to Costco is a bonus so we decided to give it a try. This is not a traditional looking Asian restaurant, it has some Asian decor but it more reminds me of a United Airlines lounge. The menu is big but not huge and has all the things you would expect. Also helpfully the menu has descriptions of what you will get when you order. Even the standards are different from restaurant to restaurant so it is good to know how a new to you restaurant interprets, say, generals chicken. Also there are daily specials, check the board. We were seated quickly and our server checked bak frequently as the the owner. Ordering was quick and soon the food arrived. We ordered lunch specials (main, fried rice, bring roll, soup) and some pot stickers. The potstickers were correctly cooked, hot, and with a good dipping sauce. I will say though we should not have ordered them because the lunch portions are huge, so we did wind up taking some food home with us. Megan had the hot and sour soup which was hot, sour, and peppery. I had the egg drop which was bright yellow and tasted like an egg. The spring rolls were well cooked and tasty. I had the generals chicken. The sauce was great because it was not too sweet. The chicken pieces could have been larger and slightly less cooked. This was a large portion with plenty of good vegetables in it too. Megan loved her Mongolian beef which was tender, well cooked, and had a light and delicious sauce. Also had plenty of vegetables. The fried rice seems like the typical lunch special fried rice from a vat, but it was good. Overall I highly recommend you give Buddhas Delight a try!