China Buffet

Me and my family love coming here! Great quality food and the servers are always really nice! I…read morelove how they are quick to bring hot food out and keep the counters clean!

This is deep within a strip mall so you will not be able to see it from the street. Plenty of…read moreparking. They have a sushi station but I would avoid this. They put random vegetables and fruit in the sushi to save on cost. Most of the sushi has some type of pickle in it. Seems like you are eating pickles with rice. You can tell that the sushi is low quality ingredients and hastily made. I put it below grocery store sushi. They have a Hibachi station to cook all your food to order. All the chicken dishes tasted great. Seafood dishes were hit or miss. I had too much food and I enjoyed it. Buffet and drink cost about $17 during the weekday lunch buffet.

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Chai Pani

4.2(1.2k reviews)

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We had an amazing dinner at Chai Pani. The atmosphere was great and service was stellar. Our server…read moreSage was incredible, gave great recommendations and overall made our evening special. The prawns were very good, and spicy, and the KFC chicken was also very good. We highly recommend Chai Pani and will be back!

Absolutely Outstanding!…read more One of the best Indo-Chinese restaurants I've ever been to! From the moment we walked in, the positive vibe, beautiful ambiance, cleanliness, and welcoming atmosphere stood out. It's also pet-friendly, which is a huge plus! The staff was incredibly warm, attentive, and helpful. Reservations are recommended, but definitely not required. We were a party of 9 and were seated within about 20 minutes without a reservation. Now, let's talk about the food--WOW! Every dish was absolutely finger- and plate-licking good. The balance of spices and flavors was spot on. The star ingredient in each dish truly stood out, while the other spices and ingredients complemented it perfectly and elevated the entire dish. The chicken and shrimp dishes were phenomenal, and every vegetarian dish we tried was equally fantastic. Each bite made us want another one! Everything tasted freshly prepared, flavorful, and beautifully balanced, without that artificial aftertaste you sometimes get elsewhere. We were completely stuffed and had zero room for dessert... but somehow ended up ordering the Dubai Chocolate Mousse, Rose Falooda, and Gajar Halwa with Rasmalai. And OMG--what a decision! Every dessert was outstanding and the perfect way to finish an already incredible meal. Amazing food, fantastic ambiance, wonderful service, and a great overall experience. Highly, highly recommended!

The buffet setup. Each dish with details about what's inside

Chicken 65

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Chili Chicken

Cap't Loui Seafood Boil - Decatur

4.5(245 reviews)

1.8 mi

It was amazing! Every crab pull Was on point…read more The customer service was very welcoming... will definitely visit again

I really enjoyed my visit here!! It was the first time visiting me and my bestfriend came together…read more We were thoroughly impressed being from Baltimore,MD I know my seafood and this was delicious. My favv was the Capt Loui house sauce and the garlic noodles. I'm going back just for that combo alone! The service was top tier as well. I came for the $1 oyster Tuesdays (super fresh) but got so much more instead and was very pleased Oh I can't forget the dessert!! Baby everything was so good no lie down to the dessert. We tried the funnel cake fries w/icecream scoop on top & beignets...omgg the beignets melt in ya mouth

Truffle fries and garlic bread

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Virgin Pina colada not even filled up

Alfah Restaurant

4.6(7 reviews)

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Small restaurant behind Patel Plaza, with lovely service and rich food. Counter service with a good…read morebut not excessive menu. The Hyderabad chicken came with a delicious curry and the tandoori chicken was well cooked with a great taste.

This was my first time trying Alfah, an Indian and Chinese food fusion restaurant, and I thought…read moremy experience went pretty well. I was with my family and we were the only people dining it at the time for a late lunch. There were a few people that came in but I think they were just ordering take out. We ordered main dishes: chicken tikka masala, mutton biriyani, chicken 65, and palak dal. We also ordered beef, chicken, and veggie samosas and gulab jamun. Positives/favorite dishes: mutton biriyani, chicken 65, and palak dal, veggie samosa. Spice level was great, it really sneaks up on you! Portion sizes for each dish are large enough to feed a family of four! Least favorite: beef and chicken samosa- both samosas did not have much flavor and wasn't our favorite. Chicken tikka masala- we didn't like this dish as much as the others was because it wasn't creamy enough and it did not come with plain rice. I also did not like the fact that some dishes did not come with rice... we did order garlic naan and that was very good but I believe that all dishes (that aren't rice/noodle dishes) should come with plain rice. Overall, i had a great experience and i would definitely come back to try other items on the menu!

Pani Puri

Mix platter Saffron Rice

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Cafe Momo

3.8(104 reviews)

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The food is ALWAYS good, the workers are friendly and efficient. It can be costly because they…read morecharge by the pound, but the food is so good!!!! I highly recommend!!

I added quite a few photos on here. You can view as well…read more This was my first time at this cafe, and I'm glad I did stop in. I have an appointment for my passport, so I came here to eat breakfast. It's a lot of choices, but I love grits so that was what I ate. :-) I ordered home potatoes, grits, eggs and one sausage. My husband had fruit, corn beef hash, grits and some other items. The food was hot and delicious. Our food was pricey, because my husband had quite a few breakfast items. It's $9.49 a pound. That's a lot, if you're on a budget. But, besides that the employees are nice, and restaurant is clean and everything is fresh. If we're in the area, we may visit again.

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Wahoo! Grill

4.0(637 reviews)

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Something different here. We found this place just by driving past it. Cozy on the inside, but not…read moreyour usual looking restaurant. This place has nice size servings so we didn't leave hungry. Well seasoned and seemed more natural and not processed. Service was awesomely friendly. The dessert was not as filling and really small. I was able to pay from the receipt Q R code. Bathroom was clean but tight. That fig salad was really good and different. We will most definitely make a round trip. They take reservations. Super large groups may not be seated together but 4 will. Parking is limited. We parked across the street. Mixed crowds of all races. Save money if you cut the alcohol, desserts and drinks.

We were seated right away for our reservation after being greeted by the friendly hostess. The…read moredining room is beautiful and intimate while spacious. There is also patio seating which is also a special space where they have been known to host weddings. Vera our waitperson was fantastic from start to finish. She was welcoming, talked about the restaurant, made excellent suggestions on all facets of the menu, helped with the wine selection and food choices and checked on us often. She is the true definition of service!! We started with cocktails and appetizers along with a bread basket. Don't skip the house old fashioned if you like bourbon. I even tried a mocktail and that was also good. Our first try with black bread. It was dense but tasty. The pimento fritters were crispy outside, creamy inside and complemented by the tomatillo jam. Calamari was perfectly done. Nice and crispy. The Caesar salad was freshly made with homemade croutons. I could go on about all the entrees but I'll leave it at this. Perfection. Not a miss among them. From the perfectly seared scallops, the duck breast or the blackened grouper we were all members of the clean plate club. We ended the night was a couple of the desserts and again winner, winner. This restaurant has been in Decatur for over 20 years and deserves all the accolades.

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Flourless Chocolate Cake*

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Madras Mantra

4.1(407 reviews)

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Best place for Idli / Dosa / vada/ South Indian food,must go to eat place all the time…read more Sometimes I get my catering items from them

Madras Mantra is a classic Indian vegetarian spot! Their lunch buffet is great: $20 for a good…read morediversity of choices from all over India. When we went, some of my favorites were the mushroom manchurian, crispy vadas & hot rasam, methi paneer, and eggplant & potato curry. Can't forget the great desserts either: gulab jamun, kheer, and fruit salad. Only thing that's missing that I'd love is a chaat station. Service was fast, with steaming food being refilled regularly. Ambiance is nice, lots of seating. There's a large parking lot. 10/10 would recommend!

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Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

2.8(177 reviews)

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excellent food and service. Maggie was exceptional and great customer service. enjoy eating here…read moreoften. thank you. very

Hi, it was a lot better than expected. The dessert bar was a lot of fun. Having so many choices…read morepleased everybody. The service also was surprisingly excellent. All in all I'd be back. It is a little bit pricey though. Food is expensive now so I understand.

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Zyka: The Taste | Indian Restaurant | Decatur

3.8(902 reviews)

0.7 mi

Zyka serves the best of the best authentic Indian food I have ever eaten. The service is fast and…read morefriendly. It is quiet and a great place to eat.

I go here every week -- service is super quick and easy (order at the front). ambiance is cute and…read morecasual. parking is free! here's what you need to eat: - chicken tikka leg - nihari (it's spicy but so good) - bihari boti (think of thin cuts of steak) - chicken 65 (their most popular dish) - raita (yogurt that helps alleviate the heat) - biryani (delishhh) - mango lassi - malai kulfi for dessert - add buttery naan recently they changed their hours so they're never closed in the middle of the day anymore!!

Inside

Yummy Mutton Biryani

Zyka: The Taste | Indian Restaurant | Decatur

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Refectory

4.0(4 reviews)

1.9 mi

As a member of the 2017 Yelp Elite club, I consider my review to hold quite a bit of weight. I have…read morebeen a regular at the Decatur Refectory for over a year, some days by choice, some days by force. I like to believe that I have figured out all the hacks when it comes to ordering food. Here are my tips : 1) Always make a sandwich. The Refectory seems to only buy one loaf of sourdough bread a year, so make sure you save it for the days that you're *really* feeling sourdough, not just the days that you are mildly craving sourdough. My favorite combination is cheese (cheddar), onions, and pickles. If you ask nice enough, they might even grill it for you. The Refectory seems to never run out of mayo, so go heavy on that stuff. 2) Mix Sprite and fruit juice together. It's great. 3) There's no limit on how many utensils you can use at a time. I always grab a handful of spoons even if I don't need them. Sometimes I just grab one. 4) If you want to be eco-friendly, you can use a linen napkin instead of a paper one. Not only does this help the environment, but it's a great way to utilize virtue signaling in conversations later in the library. 5) They make you wear shoes in this establishment, so just keep that in mind. It's annoying, but the food is cheap, so pick your battles. They don't take credit cards, which is inconvenient, but at least this is a hip joint to show off your checkbook. I heard there's a petition going around to get them to start taking reservations, but until that makes an impact, I suggest you arrive early.

The Refectory is one of the oldest dining establishments in the Greater Atlanta area, having served…read moreresidents and passers-by since 1925. The first detail that will catch your eye is the ambiance and architecture: Gallic accents reverberate throughout the banquet room. Unapologetically pastiche, I consider the ambiance an ode to casual elegance with a deft nod to the institution's Scottish roots. The workers at this establishment are true professionals, highly attentive yet not intrusive, the staff friendly and knowledgeable. The service was impeccable, and they always memorize the daily special. I ordered the Beef Tenderloin Steak Tartar, Lobster Bisque, Slow Braised Lamb Shank, Foie Gras, and the House-made Tiramisu. The beef tartar was a raw tenderloin, finely minced and super fresh with a raw egg yolk on the top served with a side of white toast. Escargots in garlic butter were simple, but impressive, and it was cool that they use edible shells. The bisque was super velvety smooth, creamy, and highly seasoned with cognac. The lamb shank and foie gras were merely very good, a step down from the other dazzling dishes. The tiramisu had whipped marscarpone and cake, sweet and infused with coffee-flavor, reminding me of my trips to Strasbourg. I also really liked the complimentary dishes; the caramelized onion tart and pear sorbet were absolute delights! Ce ñ'est pas cher! The Refectory of Decatur is still operating at the highest level, still innovating with new dishes. The cooking style here is deceptively simple, dishes having no more elements than they need, the culinary technique flawless. Sauces arrive as glorious pools, not smears, and there is no artful tweezering of edible flowers to make a prettier picture. Instead you just have to make do with glorious ingredients, beautiful cooking and superbly balanced dishes packed with flavour. The Refectory is the secret crown-jewel of the Decatur dining scene, and it has been flying under the radar for far too long. Hours are limited, and the place is really hopping at lunch, but the food and atmosphere are worth it. With this combination of knowledgeable service, and elegant dining, they'll probably have their third Michelin Star by the end of the year.

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Andy F.

12 years ago

I just had lunch here. There was a decent-sized crowd. Very affordable. American-Chinese food here. Not the best, to be sure, but also not horrible, so long as you're not looking for tasty authentic Chinese cuisine of any sort. They have menus for actual ordering, although I've never gone this route. They do deliver, as I heard orders being taken over the phone. They have take-out from the buffet and I am guessing this is based on weight. Egg drop & hot/sour soups, a salad bar. A "sushi" bar with 4 different types of sushi, liquidy wasabi, kimchee, and a spicy green korean dealio. A fried bar with egg rolls, peanut-sauce chicken, chicken wing, crab rangoon, fried potatoes, etc. Main buffet bit has white & fried rice, lo mein & rice noodle, chicken & broccoli, curry chicken & veggies, and a bunch of other stuff. They're pretty strict on the lunch vs. dinner deal - different offerings and different prices. The wait staff is friendly, brings your drinks & clears your plates, etc. If you want to use the cheap little wooden break-em-apart chopsticks, you get them yourself off of the table in front with all the silverware etc. read more

Darren H.

Elite 25

137

1509

599

2 years ago

I've never done the sit-down buffet but gone here a few times for pick up especially when I'm shopping at Kroger and I don't feel like driving out of the area for some Chinese food. Now don't get things twisted this isn't s 5-star affair, it's a buffet for God's sake. The food and choices are standard fare, nothing too exciting but at least editable. I was in the mood for Beef LoMein and stopping by here stops me from having to drive all the way over to Buford Hwy. You get what you pay for a good amount of beef in your dish, and they do not skimp on the noodles and veggies. The prices are about on par with most Chinese places ($6.95 - $10) Parking can be hit or miss at this location, if you want to park right up front spaces are limited but It's a big shopping center it never hurts to get your steps in. This spot is ok, nice sized dinning room and every in there seemed to be enjoying there meals. When I'm in the mood for good NY Style Chinese food I'll head over to Buford Hwy. read more

Sandy D.

9 months ago

I have eaten and ordered the same dish House Fried Rice for years from your restaurant. I have always asked for no onions even though I was not sure they put them in it. Today I ordered my same House Fried rice. There was something white in it which has never been in my rice before. It apparently was cabbage not onions, but I do not like cabbage. I called the restaurant and explained this to the man who took my order. I ask him to credit my card for my food only. I had also got food for my husband. He told me no. He said they have the right to change how they make things. The problem is I called my order in and had no idea it would not be made the same way that I have got for years. Terrible customer service!! We will not be back!! read more

Monica M.

9 years ago

It is a good place to grab a quick bite. The services is good and the food is tasty. My only suggestion in maybe a little bit more of variety, but overall its good. read more

Christopher A.

3 years ago

food was not good what do ever. 10 out of 10 don't recommen! notinc was fresh at all. Definitely a waste of my money.

O R.

120

9 years ago

Present place I would recommend the food was delicious... I could surly go on but you will not be disappointed

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