Ordered chicken bits spicy which is different than the typical Taiwanese ones as it's softer and not as crunchy vs Kung fu teas nugs. Also ordered the Lou ro fan which was $9 imo is a bit overpriced with the little amount of meat as possible. read more

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This is where chickens should aspire to be when the grow up (and die, and sliced up, and deep fried) Taiwan #1 hot chicken Crypto spice level: sits between spicy chicken at chick fil a and the "hot" level at Hattie B's. Just the right amount of spice and flavor!! Pros: good food, great staff, decent price Cons: seating is all outdoors, a bit dependent on weather. read more

Java Saga - Taiwan #1 Hot Chicken. "Exotic" Fries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

This is an awesome place to get Taiwanese chicken favorites. The food is FIRE!! Freaking awesome! The only thing is that kills this place is the lack of indoor seating. With the weather constantly changing (hot/cold, dry/wet) indoor seating for a business is a must specially in Atlanta!! Unless you are in California or near a beach or something, Service is always good. This place has more potential but the owners are reluctant to do better not sure why. I love going this place however I would come more often if indoor seating was available. Anyways, if you want take out or don't mind the elements. Give this guys a try. You will agree with me. read more

When we first walked in here we were greeted by the friendly owner and she explained the whole menu to us. It was nice to know that she personally sources a lot of the spices and ingredients from Taiwan and makes the food with as much healthy / natural ingredients possible. There were so many things to choose from and we got the ABC sandwich, chick bits, and tigers latte. The abc sandwich has a Taiwanese chicken filet that was seasoned well, crispy, and tender. They added a generous amount of apple slaw and the filet was so huge it made the bun look tiny. I love the chick bits and the five spice on it just tastes so good. I know they are originally mainly a coffee place so I had to try out their latte. They grind the beans fresh when you order and the latte was really strong and tasty. The tigers latte just means that they add brown sugar syrup that was also made in house by them. Overall I really like this place and will definitely come back again! read more

I thought it was okay. I had the Taiwanese chicken sandwich "abc" which I thought could use more seasoning. Wasn't a fan of the sauce or filling in it. Chicken wasn't as crunchy as I expected. The Tigers Blood drink tasted more of like milk with chocolate / caramel syrup. It didn't taste milk tea to me. Overall food was okay. I do like the concept and want this place to continue running. read more

Java Saga - ABC Sandwich and tigers blood - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

ABC Sandwich is AMAZING!!! Best I have eaten. Chicken very tender and moist. This will be a regular place for a meal!!! By the way, I am gluten free so they put the chicken over rice OMG delicious!! read more

Great service, my 1st time and I wasn't sure what to get. They took their time to explain the menu items to help me decide. The food was great, fresh, hot and tastes great. I defiantly recommend them. Great outdoor seating that is covered or you can sit inside. Seating is limited read more

Love the new location! They are doing a soft opening for a few weeks but everything is just as good! They have a little bar to drink your coffee and their staple outside seating. read more

Java Saga - Chick Bits (meal with exotic fries) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

I came a couple months ago, ordered online on THEIR WEBSITE, drove in to pick up the food. They hadn't even started on the food. Fast forward to today, I ordered on their site again, drove in, 20 minutes, again, they had not started on my food. I don't order online so I can come in and wait the same amount of time as if I had ordered in the store. I order online to save time. You're wasting my time when you ignore my online order. Now I get to go back to work hungry and angry. I'm done with this place. read more

Really good Taiwanese chicken place that is def a hidden gem. While it's pretty much set up like a to go only place, there are three tables out in front you can sit at. "Exotic" fries- really crunchy and the furikake gives it a nice kick. The cilantro dipping sauce complimented the flavor well too! 886 sandwich was delicious! Crypto level was just right for me with a little peppercorn numbness. The daikon carrot slaw is refreshing. Taiwan hot chicken was good too but Octane is definitely spicy so be warned. The cilantro sauce helps cool things down just a little bit. Boba Tiger's Blood- felt like this was just OK compared to other milk teas in the area. We were able to adjust it to get it less sweet but it was definitely on the milky side. I probably wouldn't get this again but would try their other drinks! read more

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holy sh** that's spicy! Extra spicy beware but the basic chicken sandwich is soooo good! read more

Java Saga - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

My sister and I decided to try out Java Saga for late lunch today. It was a bit busy but still fast. There was a young lady (think her name is Dajeyah) that took orders and was running the food orders to customers. I believe she was the only front of house worker. It was like a one woman show; she even made our coffees. Which is the best coffee I had ever tasted! We ordered the ABC spicy sandwich combo and the chick bites combo. Chicken and fries are seasoned really well. The ABC sandwich was the greatest chicken sandwich I had ever tasted, the slaw has pear which gives it a nice sweet contrast to the spicy crispy chicken. The chick bites were crispy, juicy and flavorful! It was a good amount of food! And then our second order was two delicious coffees. Food and drinks were delicious! Service was quick!Definitely coming back for more! Parking is a little tight but manageable. read more

Coming in with an updated review after they changed locations! So glad they now have a better location on Buford Hwy that could lead to more exposure. They only new thing we got on this visit was the lu rou fan. I wouldn't say it's the best since I've had a lot of lu rou fan in my lifetime. It's a def a dish that's always good. I do think there are some other dishes that are more their style and will keep me coming back, ex: the ABG sandwich, ji pai, and bacon dan bing. While I haven't ventured much into their drink options, I can attest that the tiger blood latte is delicious! (also their green sauce is still the best!) read more

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Java Saga isn't just a coffee shop! We ordered food for takeout on a Saturday night. They labeled the food well so we were easily able to determine whose food was whose. We got the Basic Chick (fried chicken sandwich with sweet pickles and their Boomin' Mango Habanero Sauce) ($8) and the ABC (fried chicken sandwich with jalapeño American cheese, Asian slaw, sweet pickles, and Boomin' Mango Habanero Sauce) ($10). We added "Exotic" Fries for $4. The chicken was amazing. Beautifully crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. The portions were HUUUUGE. They gave us a tonnnn of fries because the food wasn't ready on time. The fries were incredible. So crunchy and well-seasoned. The dipping sauces were amazing too. They had a green sauce and their Boomin' Mango Habanero. I alternated dipping between the two. We finished our sandwiches, but some of our friends didn't. We still have leftover fries that we'll toast and put some eggs on top of for breakfast. It'll be great. We highly recommend Java Saga. We will definitely order from them again. I can't wait to try more of their menu! read more

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SUPPORT THIS JOINT...full stop! Hands down the best fried chicken sandwich I've ever had in my almost 40 years of existence...I can't really add anything else that someone before me hasn't already said. **Sound advice-Ignore any review below 4 stars. They are peasants and their opinions mean nothing!! read more

Java Saga - 886 Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

Let's just say this is Atlanta's hidden gem. Literally hidden in a Chamblee plaza off of I-85/I-285. This used to be a food truck, but now they have their own remote location. I have a friend who works here, and she recommend me a lot of things off the menu. Their chicken sandwiches have NOTHING on Chick-Fil-A! Even though my love for Chick-Fil-A food will probably not go away, but DAMN the chicken here is fantastic! Fried to perfection, crispy on the outside, juicy as a watermelon dripping down your hands on a summer day. It's just that good. I always forget to take photos, but I had a chance to try their secret menu item: lotus root chips. Weird, but it was good lol. The Chik bits which were chicken nuggets are pretty good and flavorful. Definitely try any of their chicken sandwiches, they are huge portions! You won't regret it. If you are having a hard time finding the location, it's on the left side of the building, follow the Java Saga sign and you'll see. read more

Java Saga - Chicken nuggets and a lotus root chips - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

Great customer service and the food was fresh. However, I noticed that one of the food preparers continued preparing a customer's food after not changing his gloves after touching the public door, which was a big no for me. read more

Did y'all know about this little hole in the wall? I was very happy to find out that it's only 5 minutes from my place. This heavenly chicken sandwich beats every other sandwich I've ever tried before! I added eggs and avocado to it and guess what? It took me to a whole different world. Alvin, the owner said the green sauce is their specialty and goes really well with the fries and nuggets! Well, I can tell you that he wasn't joking about it... it was by far one of the best green sauces ever. This is a tiny place that you'll most likely not see while driving but please take 15 minutes from your day and visit Java Saga this weekend! You won't be disappointed :D read more

Java Saga - Chick Bits with Fries $7 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

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Love these guys. Thanks for being another fantastic addition to the Buhi food scene. Their level of service and care towards customers have gone up even though they upgraded to a new location. They were late in preparing our order so while we were waiting they made us their signature tiger latte and pineapple tea. Food was on point as usual. read more

One of my favorite spots in Atlanta! Best Taiwanese popcorn chicken I've ever had in the States. It's a hole in the wall type of place without any extra frills. The food is incredible. My favorite thing on the menu is chick bits- they are crispy, flavorful, spicy, juicy, and all things delicious. Not too oily. I always pair with Apple Sidra. So good!!! I've also tried the fries and the chicken sandwich which are ok, the chick bits is where it's at. My go-to place whenever I'm in town! Strongly recommend, you won't regret it! read more

Java Saga - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

I got my chicken sandwich and fries super fast, and everything was fresh and flavorful. The sandwich was juicy and perfectly seasoned, and the fries were crispy and golden. I'll definitely be returning! read more

Stopped by for coffees after dinner. We had the Tiger Latte with less sugar, very good. At many places (for me) the coffee is way too strong and dark roast but this was perfect. Next time I will try a regular latte AND def returning for the chicken. On a side note, it's a very small place and there are only a few outside tables but the garden they built around the space is lovely. I love a lush restaurant landscape. read more

It's so great to finally have a Taiwanese chicken cutlet place around Atlanta. I've ordered takeout twice now and both times have been really good. The chicken cutlet and sandwiches are huge and flavorful, and the fries with the jalapeño sauce are really good. I've had the 886 and ABC sandwiches - the toppings are unique and yummy (I especially like the pickled veggies), but be prepared to get a little messy eating those. The cutlet comes with a side of spicy mayo type sauce, and the dan bing comes with a mild, sweet sauce. The hot chicken is really spicy in a good way (crypto spicy level), and goes perfectly with the toast and pickles it comes with. There are a few things that I think could be improved: it would be cool to have the chicken cutlet served in a sleeve so you could pick up and eat the way they do it in Taiwan, since it feels awkward to cut it out of the box. Also, because of the way it sits on the foil and having to drive 20 min home, the bottom gets soggy. Chicken juiciness was inconsistent, some of the thicker pieces were drier than the others. The dan bing portion was pretty small and the end pieces had barely any filling. This also is personal preference but even though I liked the dan bing sauce, I was expecting something more like the soy sauce paste I'm used to. Overall though, the flavors are really good and I'm happy Java Saga exists to meet my Taiwan da ji pai craving! I'll definitely be back again to try everything else on the menu and I really hope business continues to grow here! read more

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Sandwich was different and had fair amount of flavor. Bubble tea was too sweet to my liking with the caramel. However, the pineapple tea was nice and refreshing! Perfect for summer! read more

Java Saga - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

You know a restaurant is good when it's a hole in the wall. The sandwiches are massive. You get quantity and quality, as the chicken is so tender and fried to perfection. I love the pickled veggies inside, but be careful because the habanero sauce is quite spicy. We also got fries on the side (they tasted a bit like McDonald's fries in the best way possible). Everything was priced really fairly and so delicious. Definitely going back again for more, and to try some of their drink options. read more

Java Saga - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

The jolly rancher burger with the mango habanero sauce brought me to tears. Their pour over coffee was really good. Super smooth. They also have a great sweet drink menu. It's my favorite place. They make you feel like a regular. read more

This place slaps. Hidden gem on Buford highway. Best Taiwanese fried chicken you'll find, certainly in Georgia. Can't recommend it enough!

The food, coffee and boba tea will met every expectation you have. Of course I was with bae and he got the Eggcited Croissant. I didn't really like the croissant because I don't like egg salad. But, he definitely enjoyed it. I got the 886 Sandwich and it was bussin. The sandwich was definitely the highlight for me because the chicken was cooked to perfection. Being that we both have a sweet tooth I got the Cinnamon Toast Baguette. I was kinda disappointed because I wanted it to be more sweet. I am super excited to try different items on the menu. read more

Java Saga - Eggcited Croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

I couldn't tell if this was a food truck or a building while reading other reviews. Java Saga does have a food truck but the listed address is at a building in the Prep Plaza. When you pull in go left then turn right and it's on the right. I assume there's a public bathroom somewhere in this plaza but I didn't ask while there. It isn't exactly dine-in. There's a window to order from with four patio tables set up in front of it. Covid Precautions The staff is wearing masks and gloves. The sliding window is mostly closed. There's hand sanitizer AND Clorox wipes available at the window! I had the Mango Smoothie and the Cinnamon Toast Baguette. The smoothie is great; not too sweet or too thick. The baguette comes with blueberries, blackberries, and whipped cream. The bread is toasted pretty well which I like because the syrup is going to make it soggy. I guess syrup is put on the baguette before it's plated because there was no pool of syrup under my food. No worries about it getting soggy. The flavor is as expected for cinnamon toast. read more

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Do Believe The Hype! Really tasty food. I had the Hot Chicken plate (Crypto) - chicken was cooked perfectly, yummy sauce, fresh cilantro, and cooling sauce on the side. The Boba tea was fair (more milk than tea flavor) but still helped cool the heat from the chicken. Great friendly service as well! We got lucky and found a free table but you should plan on getting it to go because more patrons than tables. read more

Java Saga - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

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This is a takeaway place, though they have a few outdoor tables for those who'd like to eat right away. I had the basic chicken sandwich and a latte. My companion had the same sandwich, but got a combo with fries and what I would call a carbonated apple cider. The latte was solid. The sandwiches were good - a little spicy, large portions. The fries were crinkle cut, which is the second worst version (after steak fries) and thoroughly unremarkable. We waited 30 minutes for our order, which seemed unreasonable, and merits downgrading a star from 4 to 3. $30 between us - inflation, I know, but probably $5-$10 too much for real value. [edit:] Based on the response, I'll move this back to a 4 star. read more

Giant servings for super flavorful chicken sandwiches. The fries were fine, but the Jolly Rancher was great.. The ABC sandwich had a sweetness to it with its slaw, so I preferred the Jolly Rancher Sandwich (fried egg, avocado, bacon, chicken, etc.). The boba was fine, too. I will definitely go back once it's warmer since they don't have indoor seating. read more

Java Saga - I think this was the ABC Sandwich! Huge serving (looks bigger in real life), very fragrant and flavorful, sweet barbecue-y flavors. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

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Incredible food! The best Taiwanese food you'll find in Georgia. The atmosphere is very cute too. Can't recommend this place enough! read more

Java Saga - ABC Chicken Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

I visited this coffee truck during the Atlanta hot air balloon festival. It was hot I was feeling a little tired so it was perfect when I spotted this truck serving up cold coffee beverages. Service was fantastic, barista was very pleasant, had a great smile and shared the social media check in discount. Prices were very affordable for a festival, coffee was smooth and the ice cream was a nice add. I will definitely keep an eye out for them around town. read more

Java Saga - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

So much flavor in one little box!! And comes with a drink for only $12!!! Cannot beat that! The flavor on the chicken is like no other and the fries have a flavor to match. Will be back for me :) read more

Java Saga - Chick Bits and "Exotic" Fries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

I rarely give five stars but I have to say even five stars seems a bit lean for this establishment. Stopped by here on a Saturday afternoon with my sister and my oh MY this was the best decision we made that weekend. Or month. Maybe year. We ordered the 886 sandwich and exotic fries to share. The chicken sandwich is *chefs kiss* with crispy, flavorful, and tender chicken coupled with a perfectly pickled slaw. The exotic fries are seasoned with furikake and come with a creamy sauce to dip it in. The place itself is a little hole in the wall (pretty much quite literally) but has eye catching wall art of Taipei 101. Service is nice and prompt. A few tables that have a couple seats. Would be nice to sit there and eat on a day with good weather. Didn't try any of the drinks this time but will definitely be back with friends to get more chicken sandwiches and to check out the drink scene!! Highly recommend!! read more

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What a treat! We were waiting for some bean pies at another part of the PREP offices and got hungry and thirsty. So thanks to Yelp I looked up what was close and found Java Saga! So excited because I've never had Taiwanese hot chicken and this was so good! I ordered the Tigers Blood boba with almond milk (also really appreciate them having alternative milks!), the Basic Chicken Sandwich, and water. Everything was great, you can tell they use fresh hot tea because the ice is pretty melted by the time you get your drink, so if you're a person who likes a lot of ice, you may want to take your drink home. The chicken sandwich was really good, you can taste the basil and it's nice a spicy! They have sweet pickles on it as well that pair really well with the spice. Definitely want to come back and try some of the other dishes. read more

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Java Saga is a counter serve shop with limited seating. Although the surrounding area doesn't look like much, the shop itself is well decorated with plants, hanging fairy lights, and a cute chicken painted on the wall. When I came, I had to wait 20-30 minutes, but there were several people ahead of me so it made sense. Service is good and you can see the chefs cooking in the kitchen, working hard to prepare a nice warm meal for you. I ordered the Diggity Dan Bing and Chick Bits. The diggity dan bing, besides having a fun name, also tastes delicious. It is a Taiwanese style crepe with cheese and basil. The flavors blend together really well and it comes with a special sauce that has a unique, sweet taste. The chick bits are your typical Taiwanese chicken nuggets that come with fried basil. They are well seasoned, and it comes with this special green sauce. I got them with fries, but I wouldn't get the fries again since they lacked flavor and were a bit over cooked. I really enjoyed my visit and want to come back to try more off the menu (the Jolly Rancher is next on my list). read more

Fan-frickin-tastic Taiwanese fried chicken. I got the 886 sandwich and the exotic fries. The fries weren't bad, and came with a tasty creamy cilantro sauce, but the gold star was the chicken cutlet. The breading was crisp, a little nutty, a little sweet, and packed w that Taiwanese peppery spice we like. (If you hate pepper though, you're out of luck.) The chicken itself was tender and flavorful. I chose the 886 bc I was feeling the pickled slaw, and it did not disappoint. The sandwich was massive (like two servings really), but I finished the whole thing bc it was so frickin good. You want to eat this right away. To fully enjoy how the chef gets the outside crispy and inside so juicy, don't keep it waiting. I'll definitely be back soon to try the nuggets or BFC and skip the fries next time. Also, I didn't have the pineapple fruit tea, but I overheard the guy in front of me order two just for himself :O read more

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I found this place during a time when I was exploring my heritage through Taiwanese food. Initially recommended to me by a friend, I stumbled upon Java saga today looking to explore a Taiwanese fusion hole in the wall style restaurant. Located inconspicuously, This little restaurant packs a punch and brings energy to the surrounding location. Now, on to the sandwiches. Today I tried the ABC sandwich plus the exotic fries and I had somewhat high expectations and I did not expect them to shattered by how good this place was. The quantity and quality of this place is amazing, the chicken sandy has such a massive slice of chicken, deep fried in the style of traditional Taiwanese chicken nuggets topped with a savory coleslaw and jalapeno melted cheese that makes for a great combination of soft and crunchy texture. The flavor of the chicken was very juicy and soft while the breading was as crispy and savory as it could be. One thing is that because there's so much chicken there is also so much sauce so that might make eating it a little messy but more Is always better than less. The exotic fries were also just as crispy with a salty and savory seasoning. I really liked the dip they gave with the fries which was I think an onion and garlic mayonnaise spread. Works great with the chicken too. I highly recommend this place to all my chicken sandwich enjoyers as this was the best fried chicken sandwich I've eaten to date. read more

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