Chili Thai

Absolutely DELICIOUS! Every dish we ordered was packed with flavor. The coconut curry was rich and…read moreperfectly seasoned, the garlic naan was warm and delicious, and the okra was absolutely amazing. A special shoutout to Elexis, our waitress, who was absolutely fantastic! She was attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire dining experience even better. We also appreciated the male plate curator, who was professional and presented each dish beautifully. The plating was spectacular and made the meal feel even more special! If you're craving flavorful, authentic Indian food with great service, definitely add this place to your list!

I can't recommend Jhoomar Indian Cuisine enough, their food is incredible. The ambiance is also so…read morevery nice- similar to other reviews, definitely has a fine dining/banquet feel! But definitely come as you are. The interior was gorgeous, I wish I took photos but wanted to be respectful of others who were dining and eating! It did take us a bit of time to wait for our food, but the fresh and delicious food definitely is worth the wait- more on the $$ side. Food = divine. This is coming from a Houston girl who's surrounded by incredible Indian/South Asian cuisine. You're given the option of a 1-5 spice level for most of their dishes- we went with 3 and it was perfect! Enough heat to still be able to enjoy the great flavors, and enough heat to give us a bit of a kick- definitely a comfortable spice level (but my boyfriend and I have a pretty good spice tolerance). Loved their mango lassi- a mango + yogurt drink- I can't ever pass up an opportunity to get a mango lassi. Their garlic naan was thin, buttery/garlicky, and absolutely divine. Definitely can't get better than eating fresh naan, they definitely came out fresh and piping hot, and very soft/strechy, you have to get the garlic naan- one serving is 5 pieces. Their chicken tikka masala was so delicious- I know, it's a more common dish to get. It was so incredibly creamy and nutty, definitely one of the better chicken tikka masala's I've had. If you're new to Indian/South Asian cuisine, definitely a must! Kind of like a butter chicken if you're slowly branching out. I'm a lover of paneer, their Saag Paneer was pretty good- paneer itself felt a bit flat but it was still delicious. Their lamb shank was pretty good- it was a bit more on the dry end, still moist, but a bit dry. Typically like a lamb shank that falls off the bone, but the flavors were still there, and loved the sauce and definitely loved the spinach that it came with. Chicken samosa's were okay! Mostly filled with welll/seasoned shredded chicken, nothing super special but it was still delish- will likely try to veg samosa's next time. It was super crispy! Service was overall pretty good- a bit slow in getting our food out, longer than an average wait I feel, but I noticed that there was also a large gathering around when we went so it likely took some time but no biggie. Our waitress was nice! Staff all seemed very friendly. Food came out all piping hot and fresh so definitely no complaints. Will absolutely be back!

This is our Queen's Hive now and of course a party that's going on

An aerial view of the high protein periani option.

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This was a limited time drink we offered in august!

Big Mama Vietnam Kitchen

4.4(67 reviews)

4.3 mi

I've been to Big Mama countless times and each and every time I go here, I have the best time with…read morethe best food. I always get their pho & banh mi (pork) and this time I tried their fresh spring rolls and it was quite thin. It was delicious, but I don't think I'd get that again because it wasn't amazing compared to other spring rolls I've had. On the other hand, their pho and banh mi are so delicious! I always get their large pho and the broth is so good. They always give cilantro on the side which is nice for people who don't like cilantro in their pho. I love finishing my meal with Vietnamese coffee. Most of the time their coffee tastes burnt but the most recent time I went (7/16/2026) it didn't taste burnt !!! so I'm hoping it stays this way because it was extra delicious this day! Another thing I want to note is how attentive and friendly the servers are. From all the times I ate here, I never had any problems with the servers. If you are ever in Columbus, GA, do yourself a favor and go get some yummy Vietnamese food from Big Mama!

We were staying in Columbus overnight during our trip to Kentucky. We love Asian food and…read moreVietnamese is a favorite. The pho was so delicious! The broth was the star and had deep delicious flavors. The summer rolls were great too. The restaurant is bright and airy, very clean and had tons of seating. The staff was friendly and efficient. Prices are reasonable. Give it a try!!

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King's Super Buffet

3.9(14 reviews)

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My sister took me to this recently opened buffet on 1/3/25. The buffet recently opened…read moreapproximately three weeks ago. Upon arrival, there was a pretty huge crowd waiting in the lobby. We waited less than 10 minutes. We were greeted at the reception counter and were seated to our booth. I found it pretty odd that we didn't pay for our meals prior to seating. Matter of fact, it's a first that we've encountered this. All other buffets typically have you pay first. The buffet offers a variety of Asian cuisine such as Vietnamese, Japanese sushi/ramen, Mongolian, Chinese and more. Buffet prices are as follows: Weekday Monday-Friday Lunch $13.25 Dinner $16.75 Saturday & Sunday $16.75 All Day *Parties of 6 or more will have a 15% gratuity added to the bill. The restaurant is clean and bright. Service was on point. There were so many selections! We tried a variety of food, especially the seafood. Most of the food we tried were tasty and flavorful. We didn't try the Mongolian as we got super stuffed. LOL! The fruits were good. We both agreed that the desserts fell short. The assorted cakes were dry. The ice cream cups are available in the freezer come in vanilla, strawberry, chocolate and orange sherbet flavors. My sister and I really enjoyed our dinner. It was well worth the price of $16.75 each. We would return again.

I observed things while eating here that gave me serious concern for their health/food safety…read morestandards. Would not eat here again.

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First time trying this establishment & definitely will return. Club sandwich is very good &…read morereasonably priced. I ordered the choose 2 for $11. Half a sandwich & broccoli cheddar soup with a delicious iced tea. The tea may be worth a trip whether you get food or not. Will also return for the carrot cake.

One of my favorite Dellis. Marbel rye is the best. Fresh sweet tea in big cups are standard. I get…read morethe cob or the blt. Keep an eye on the add on upcharges, they can sneak up on you. See our YouTube channel Coolest Life.

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THE cutest little restaurant situated in a small house. Excellent service. DELICIOUS food! A gem…read morefor sure!

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This is my favorite sandwich and soup restaurants. Always fresh, easy to order, and a clean…read moreatmosphere. I love the French onion soup. See our YouTube channel Coolest Life.

Don't waste your money on the new bacon frittata. The one I got was pretty tasteless. Glad I also…read moreordered a souffle for later.

Hearty Fireside Chili & Rustic Baked Potato Soup

Kickin' Grilled Cheese & Creamy Tomato Soup Value Duet

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Jarfly

3.9(363 reviews)

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I would give Jarfly 9 stars if I could. We were on our way from a long day in a production…read morefacility in Eufaula, AL to Atlanta, GA with customers and we found Jarfly on Yelp and thought we would give it a try. So glad we did. The menu is eclectic with just about something for everyone. All our food came out quickly. It was well prepared, fresh and everyone really enjoyed their food. There is a great drink selection and the service was excellent. The bar has roll up garage doors down one side that open up to an outdoor seating area with a variety of seating options. Decor is bright and cheerful. If I lived around here, Jarfly would be high up on my list as far as places to go relax drink and eat!

We are out-of-towners and dropped by for a late lunch on a Sunday. Food looked great on Yelp but…read moreservice wasn't just bad, it was non-existent. We (party of 2) were seated right near the front entrance in a highly visible location. Multiple staff members walked by us without even a greeting or a "we'll be right with you". We waited at least 10 mins and felt like we were almost deliberately being ignored. We eventually just got up and left and walked by 3 young ladies standing at the hostess station. Only then did someone speak to me when one young lady said "have a good day". I then expressed my frustration about not being greeted or even noticed. She seemed flabbergasted and seemed like she never knew we were there in the first place. Mind you, we were seated front and center. The food might be good but the service failed today.

Pork belly taco

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Food was absolutely amazing. Ordered the mozzarella sticks, chicken Alfredo and the new item…read morecontaining steak. Everything was well flavored and the inside was cute as well. It felt like I stepped inside Epcot at Disney World. Service was 4/5 our waitress disappeared for a while (several times) but when she was there, she was excellent.

Pathetic service in the OG to GO - Carside. I call them when…read morethey are 15 min late with order- only to find out they have not even started my order yet. They tell me it's an additional 30 minutes. Don't say sorry - don't offer anything extra or discount... nothing at all except it will be another 30 minutes

Fettuccine Alfredo: Our signature alfredo made fresh in-house every day, served over fettuccine.

Minestrone: Fresh vegetables, beans and pasta in a light tomato broth.

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Five Cheese Ziti al Forno: Oven baked blend of Italian cheeses, pasta and our signature homemade five cheese marinara.

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Five Cheese Ziti al Forno: Oven baked blend of Italian cheeses, pasta and our signature homemade five cheese marinara.

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

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I come here every once in a while and the food is always good. This time I say at the bar and there…read morewas no wait. The customer service was amazing and it took less than 10 minutes to receive my food. My margarita was delicious and I have no complaints!

It (the food) was good! The spot was nice the vibe was cool.... Fried fish with shrimp is what I…read morehad....could've e been seasoned a little better. Nothing little cocktail sauce and tartar sauce to remedy it up. The red beans were delish! Our server (pretty African American woman with gold and black locks) was outstanding.!!! So attentive and knowledgeable. We (my husband and I) were visiting Alabama with friends-this was our first time...glad we came

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa

Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa

Our Honey Butter Croissants are baked to a golden brown and drizzled with house-made honey butter.

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Strawberry Texas Frozen Swirl: Frozen Texas Margarita swirled with strawberries.

Build Yo Salad

4.4(18 reviews)

3.2 mi

I'm here for a week and this is my second amazing lunch here (and I highly recommend their Build…read moreYo Poke restaurant, too). You literally can make limitless combos to have your salad exactly as you want. All dressings are made in-house, which is pretty impressive. You can order a rice bowl with ingredients, too. The portions are beyond generous (a small salad would be considered large elsewhere) and the array of ingredients and toppings is exceptional. On my first visit, I ordered a small spinach salad with grilled salmon. As toppings, I added chopped red onion, shredded carrot, pineapple, mandarin oranges, blueberries, chopped strawberries, chopped beet, blue cheese, sliced avocado, dried cranberries with their in house made raspberry vinaigrette. It was literally one of the most delicious salads I've ever had. I was so stuffed from the generous portion that I didn't need dinner. On my second visit, I got a veggie wrap with grilled chicken, chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, shredded carrot, blue cheese, sliced avocado. I got the in-house buttermilk ranch dressing on the side (and ended up not using it-sandwich was amazing without it). I was asked if I wanted chicken warmed (I didn't) and I was amazed at the skill of the preparer who was able to tightly wrap the ginormous quantity of ingredients into the wrap and halve it. I only ate half my sandwich so I have lunch for tomorrow. Win-win. The black cherry tarragon soda was so good as was the Italian lemon soda. Their soups sounded great as did their desserts. The staff was so friendly and helpful. (Don't forget to tip!) The tvs on the walls show cool food art being made. I'd come here and their Poke place at least twice a week for lunch if I lived locally. Prices are extremely reasonable for quality and quality of food.

Love BYS! I also like to shout it Martha who made me the most delicious salmon salad I'm now…read moreaddicted to. She is also a very nice and helpful employee. Thanks Martha! Because of you I keep coming back.

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Frederick H.

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3 years ago

I had the unfortunate experience of dining at Chili Thai in uptown Columbus, GA, and I cannot express how disappointed I am with the level of customer service I received. It was so appalling that I had no choice but to rate it with just one star. From the moment I walked in, I felt like an inconvenience rather than a valued customer because the business seemed to be busy. The staff seemed disinterested and unmotivated to provide even basic courtesy. However, what truly shocked me was the manager's response when I raised a concern about my dining experience. I was being charged for four dinners when I only ordered two for takeout. I asked her to explain why I was being charged for 4 when I ordered 2. She started to argue with me and became upset. She stated, "You were talking to that guy," and I stated my order was complete when an ex-colleague saw me in the establishment and started talking to me. I brought to her attention that it was her error for not removing the two wrong items she wrote down on her notepad. Instead of addressing my legitimate complaints, she chose to argue with me. I was upset and told her that I did not like the service I was receiving and that I would not be back. She says, "It doesn't matter because business is good." This dismissive attitude is absolutely unacceptable. Customer satisfaction should always be a top priority regardless of how well a business is doing. I've dined at many restaurants, but I have never encountered such a complete lack of respect and professionalism from the management. It's disheartening to see a place with the potential for delicious food tarnished by such poor customer service. I strongly advise potential patrons to think twice before choosing Chili Thai for their dining experience in Columbus, GA. Your money and time would be better spent elsewhere, where your business is genuinely appreciated. ****UPDATE*** Now the same staff member has come on my personal FaceBook page still being unprofessional. read more

Heather J.

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10 years ago

We just had really sad experience at Chili Thai Uptown. Our service was incredibly poor and those that know me know that I pretty much give a lot of compassion to servers because I've been one in the past,but not tonight. Our server delivered our food and then never once checked back to see if we needed anything or water refill. Nothing. We had to go to the counter to get our check to pay our bill & it was our server that I actually checked us out and never once asked how our meal was or offered an apology or send a thank you And because service was so poor, we opted not to leave a tip. The owner was standing right there as we checked out on his computer never once looked at us, greeted us or asked how our meal was. NOTHING My husband, as we proceeded to leave the restaurant went over and quietly mention to the owner that because service was so poor tonight, we were not leaving a tip. The owner actually had the audacity to tell us to never come back. my husband then replied "no worries we never will " WHAT WHAT! What kind of owner of a restaurant would ever say that to a customer!! I could never imagine saying that to anybody as a small business owner myself! There's too many other good restaurants to choose from and Columbus that value their customers unlike Chili Thai! read more

Joe C.

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9 years ago

I was in Columbus for a business conference and wanted to find some good Thai food. Chili Thai was close to my hotel, and I was traveling alone - so I walked there for a quick bite to eat. I was pleasantly surprised with every single dish I got. From their cucumber salad, to their house salad and yellow curry - every bite was delicious! The owner, Glenn, noticed I was there alone so he came and sat next to me and was very friendly. Top notch staff, quick service and delicious food - you can't go wrong here! read more

Lee R.

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10 years ago

It took 40 minutes for the waiter to appear. We specifically asked if the curry had gluten in it. We were told emphatically that there was no gluten in the curry. They lied. By the time we got out of there it was an hour and a half. It is some of the worst service I have ever seen in any restaurant. read more

Randall P.

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10 years ago

Chili Thai has some of the best Thai food around. I used to have to drive out of town for Thai but now I have found Chili Thai. The chicken pad thai was delicious and I got it Thai Hot. The soup was very fresh and tasty. The service was very quick and efficient. read more

Susan S.

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13 years ago

Awesome new place! The old restaurant was very dated but the food is always great...this location has the cool lofty ambience AND the great food! (P.S. The chicken pad Thai is the best anywhere) read more

Lynn R.

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12 years ago

Terrible service. The owner is incredibly rude if you ever have a problem. He doesn't care if you were a regular or not. He has major rage issues. Will never eat here again. read more

T S.

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10 years ago

From out of town. Used Yelp to find some good eats. This place is great. Great food, great atmosphere and great service. Super yummy.

Satyajit M.

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5 months ago

One of the best thai food in town. Excellent service and ambiance. Everything made out fresh everyday.

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