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I stopped by this restaurant after watching a comedy show nearby around 9 PM on a Saturday night, and was so excited for some Thai/sushi for dinner! We were quickly seated as soon as we walked in, and immediately noticed the inviting and brightly lit interior. After being seated, the feeling of excitement was eventually replaced with great disappointment. The server asked for our order literally 2 minutes after handing us the menu and seemed...annoyed. As I was scanning the menu I was taken aback by the prices! It was so much higher than I anticipated for the types of food and for the amount or quality of food served to us. We ordered the Lotus Blossom ($11) to start and Pad Thai ($20) as the entree to split. We were given the Pad Thai first, and the serving was a lot smaller than $20 worth. The shrimp was undercooked on the inside and had the squishy, slimy texture that made me lose my appetite. After that plate was done, I had to ask for the starter since they clearly forgot the order. The Lotus Blossom is just 6-piece shumai and was cold. Aside from the disappointment that I felt from the meal, what annoyed me the most was that they were cleaning the restaurant as if they were closing in the next 5 minutes. We left the restaurant at 9:35 PM and there were people being served in another room who seemed like they were having a grand time. I'm not sure why my experience was so terrible, but I do hope yours is better than mine.
Mali set the bar for all Thai food for me! Everything was delicious, so much so that the Basil rolls and Tom Kha soup didn't make the pictures. Devoured them with 15 minutes but the entrees were absolutely delicious and filling. Service was smooth, very friendly and quick to fill up the water glasses. Gorgeous date night location!
Food is very delicious and the service is fast too. The shop itself is a Frankenstein of different buildings but it works! The supernova mocktail is splendid
Ma Li is a gem of a neighborhood Thai restaurant and has been around for many years, which is usually a sign of quality in Atlanta's competitive restaurant scene. The staff is always welcoming and attentive whether you dine in one of the main dining areas or at the bar. The vibe is "nicer casual" and it's the versatile kind of place you can take a date for a nice meal, have dinner with friends, or grab a timely business lunch. As for the food, I measure Thai restaurants by their Pad Thai (it is the national dish, after all) and Ma Li shines with their version: fresh noodles, subtlely sweet sauce with peanuts, and tender chicken and shrimp; it's probably my favorite in the city. They also have an expansive menu with many Thai staples and also offer sushi if some in your group wants something different. The adjacent parking lot can get crowded on the weekend, but being in a neighborhood this is not an issue as ample street parking can be found a short walk away. If you are craving some first-rate Thai food, give Ma Li a try!
Our church women's ministry group wanted to host a year end dinner and we chose Mali and they did not disappoint! From accommodations of the number of guest, to a customize menu, to great service, tasty food, and great drink drinks. It was an excellent evening and a wonderful choice for our group. . We were able to sit downstairs in the large dining section, and everyone was pleasantly surprised at how good the food was from the appetizers to the main meals . Cherry, helped us with accommodations and we are grateful. Many of the ladies states that they definitely will return again soon.
Had a lovely dinner here last night! Sat in the busy upstairs area where we were able to watch the football game near the bar. Tables are close together in this tight space but not too close to where you can hear others conversations. It was a very cozy atmosphere and good escape from the cold. We had the Tom Kha Soup to start which was more lemony than other Tom Kha's I've had, which I really enjoyed. Plenty of chicken and mushrooms in the soup. Also, it's labeled GF which is always very handy! Next was the Spicy Tuna Roll, which was spicy enough to catch my husband by surprise. 6 pieces for $13. We had the Panang Curry for the main dish to split and it was plenty of food for both of us. Of note, this is also labeled GF! It was 2 chili pepper signs on the menu (indicating medium) and the spice definitely hit after each bite, but it was not overwhelming. The pieces of chicken were really large and the curry was so delicious - also it was plated beautifully. Only downside was that each additional rice portion (which I forgot to take pics of) was $4, which was pretty steep. The serving that accompanies the curry dish is not nearly enough for how much sauce is served. But in terms of taste, the rice was truly cooked perfectly. It was definitely busy so we had to wait a bit of time to order our meal and for water refills, but service sped up over the course of the meal. Will definitely return!
I have lived in ATL for over 30 years - and have wanted to stop by here at least 100 times over the last 10 years or so.... Finally I did - this restaurant is so tastefully decorated and lovely inside the atmosphere feels very upscale. The staff is generally very gracious and accommodating. We started our dinner with Basil Rolls and Chicken Satay - both delicious choices and so fresh, I love Basil Rolls with peanut sauce.... Frankly I could just east that for dinner with a glass of wine....all good. But of course the litmus test for me is Pad Thai - shared a portion with my companion and it was delicious, it did not disappoint- they used a much thinner noodle than I prefer for this dish, but that is obviously the family recipe here and it was really good. I think it's worth a visit - it also looks like they have some awesome sushi choices also and it's freshly made right there - always fun to watch. Go and enjoy!
I could eat Thai food every day! But, on this particular evening, both Thai and sushi sounded like a great idea for dinner and I really wanted a Lychee Martini. After searching Delta Skymiles Dining, I saw that Mali was listed as an eligible restaurant ( 3miles/$1 spent). So, of to Virginia Highlands my husband and I went. Even though I made a reservation, it wasn't needed as the restaurant offered enough room for everyone. They have a nice covered patio, bar seating and, standard inside tables. Just note that due to the fresh ingredients for the sushi, there is a faint smell of fish. So, if sensitive to smell, you might want to sit outside. Kevin was our server for the evening and he provided great standard service. For food we ordered: Thai Basil fried rice with chicken ( not on menu) Spring rolls Shrimp tempura roll Everything was delicious! The Thai Basil rice had huge ingredients in it. I wish I would have known to therefore ask for the chicken to be diced more. However, no complaints about the taste at all. I didn't care for the Peanut based sauce that came with the Spring Rolls but, that's my personal preference.
Booked ta reservation for February 14th for 2 people. We arrived and their was free parking in the rear. The opening of the parking was a little confusing but not too hard to find once you turn around. We were greeted and sat immediately. The first drink that was ordered was brought out very quickly. After that the service did slow down but not enough to cause a concern. The sushi was a nice size and delicious, would recommend. The set up of the place was interesting, their was missing paint on the wall but overall a nice place. There's enough room between tables to not feel crowded but also a lot of seating options.
delicious flavor in the red curry and chicken paradise. would definitely order again! inside of the restaurant was so cute as well!
I am always nervous when two cuisines are under one roof... Thai and Sushi. Mail does it right! The staff are very attentive and the restaurant is beautiful. There's an upstairs, a mainish floor and a patio. Interestingly, there are restrooms on the floor just away from the host station AND some located on the upstairs/bar floor. Very well thought out! I started with the coconut chicken soup- it had an aggressive lime background flavor. I followed that with a shrimp tempura roll minus the mayo and ended with the panang shrimp. All three were well spiced and full of flavor and beautifully plated. The shrimp in the panang was slightly over cooked causing it to be chewy. It was still edible but a little off putting. My glass of water was constantly filled and on a rainy day, the well lit room added to a wonderful meal.
Mali doesn't disappoint! I have been there a few times now and each time is a nice experience. The food is fresh and authentically spiced, and the service is always good. This is one of the few restaurants which serves Thai food that will actually make my curry "Thai hot" when I order it that way, so kudos to them!
28 days ago
We had a dinner reservation here with friends while in Georgia. It's a very nice restaurant in a cute part of town. Nice decor and great staff. They have street parking and there's a lot across the street. I had chicken pad Thai and I really enjoyed it. It was a nice portion and very flavorful. Our food came out pretty fast which is always a good thing. They also offer sushi if you like that. It was a great experience. read more
3 months ago
I was craving Sushi so I headed on over to Mali for lunch. I was excited to see that they did have at least one vegan sushi roll option and the spring rolls were delicious however I would have loved more options. My lunch date ordered the spicy seafood soup which never showed up to the table. A little disappointing considering we were the only patrons in the entire restaurant. We started with cocktails and I had the raspberry martini which was so bitter. I also expected better presentation for my sushi. Parking however was conveniently located directly across the street and it was FREE!!!!! Unheard of in Atlanta...... I gave this restaurant three stars because I was very disappointed in the type of service that we had once again considering there were no other patrons in the restaurant. read more
7 months ago
100000/10 Loved this place! It's super cute and has so much charm. Came here on one of the busiest nights in the world, Valentine's Day and the staff was very nice. The food was hot and unfortunately the sushi or miso soup didn't make the cut because it was scarfed within 5 minutes of hitting the table. Lychee Martini - 7/10 *a little syrupy but good Tuni Tar Tar - 10/10 Pad Thai - 10/10 Crunchy Roll - 9/10 I'll be back for more! read more
9 months ago
I stopped by this restaurant after watching a comedy show nearby around 9 PM on a Saturday night, and was so excited for some Thai/sushi for dinner! We were quickly seated as soon as we walked in, and immediately noticed the inviting and brightly lit interior. After being seated, the feeling of excitement was eventually replaced with great disappointment. The server asked for our order literally 2 minutes after handing us the menu and seemed...annoyed. As I was scanning the menu I was taken aback by the prices! It was so much higher than I anticipated for the types of food and for the amount or quality of food served to us. We ordered the Lotus Blossom ($11) to start and Pad Thai ($20) as the entree to split. We were given the Pad Thai first, and the serving was a lot smaller than $20 worth. The shrimp was undercooked on the inside and had the squishy, slimy texture that made me lose my appetite. After that plate was done, I had to ask for the starter since they clearly forgot the order. The Lotus Blossom is just 6-piece shumai and was cold. Aside from the disappointment that I felt from the meal, what annoyed me the most was that they were cleaning the restaurant as if they were closing in the next 5 minutes. We left the restaurant at 9:35 PM and there were people being served in another room who seemed like they were having a grand time. I'm not sure why my experience was so terrible, but I do hope yours is better than mine. read more
Mali set the bar for all Thai food for me! Everything was delicious, so much so that the Basil rolls and Tom Kha soup didn't make the pictures. Devoured them with 15 minutes but the entrees were absolutely delicious and filling. Service was smooth, very friendly and quick to fill up the water glasses. Gorgeous date night location! read more
8 months ago
Food is very delicious and the service is fast too. The shop itself is a Frankenstein of different buildings but it works! The supernova mocktail is splendid read more
Ma Li is a gem of a neighborhood Thai restaurant and has been around for many years, which is usually a sign of quality in Atlanta's competitive restaurant scene. The staff is always welcoming and attentive whether you dine in one of the main dining areas or at the bar. The vibe is "nicer casual" and it's the versatile kind of place you can take a date for a nice meal, have dinner with friends, or grab a timely business lunch. As for the food, I measure Thai restaurants by their Pad Thai (it is the national dish, after all) and Ma Li shines with their version: fresh noodles, subtlely sweet sauce with peanuts, and tender chicken and shrimp; it's probably my favorite in the city. They also have an expansive menu with many Thai staples and also offer sushi if some in your group wants something different. The adjacent parking lot can get crowded on the weekend, but being in a neighborhood this is not an issue as ample street parking can be found a short walk away. If you are craving some first-rate Thai food, give Ma Li a try! read more
Our church women's ministry group wanted to host a year end dinner and we chose Mali and they did not disappoint! From accommodations of the number of guest, to a customize menu, to great service, tasty food, and great drink drinks. It was an excellent evening and a wonderful choice for our group. . We were able to sit downstairs in the large dining section, and everyone was pleasantly surprised at how good the food was from the appetizers to the main meals . Cherry, helped us with accommodations and we are grateful. Many of the ladies states that they definitely will return again soon. read more
Had a lovely dinner here last night! Sat in the busy upstairs area where we were able to watch the football game near the bar. Tables are close together in this tight space but not too close to where you can hear others conversations. It was a very cozy atmosphere and good escape from the cold. We had the Tom Kha Soup to start which was more lemony than other Tom Kha's I've had, which I really enjoyed. Plenty of chicken and mushrooms in the soup. Also, it's labeled GF which is always very handy! Next was the Spicy Tuna Roll, which was spicy enough to catch my husband by surprise. 6 pieces for $13. We had the Panang Curry for the main dish to split and it was plenty of food for both of us. Of note, this is also labeled GF! It was 2 chili pepper signs on the menu (indicating medium) and the spice definitely hit after each bite, but it was not overwhelming. The pieces of chicken were really large and the curry was so delicious - also it was plated beautifully. Only downside was that each additional rice portion (which I forgot to take pics of) was $4, which was pretty steep. The serving that accompanies the curry dish is not nearly enough for how much sauce is served. But in terms of taste, the rice was truly cooked perfectly. It was definitely busy so we had to wait a bit of time to order our meal and for water refills, but service sped up over the course of the meal. Will definitely return! read more
I have lived in ATL for over 30 years - and have wanted to stop by here at least 100 times over the last 10 years or so.... Finally I did - this restaurant is so tastefully decorated and lovely inside the atmosphere feels very upscale. The staff is generally very gracious and accommodating. We started our dinner with Basil Rolls and Chicken Satay - both delicious choices and so fresh, I love Basil Rolls with peanut sauce.... Frankly I could just east that for dinner with a glass of wine....all good. But of course the litmus test for me is Pad Thai - shared a portion with my companion and it was delicious, it did not disappoint- they used a much thinner noodle than I prefer for this dish, but that is obviously the family recipe here and it was really good. I think it's worth a visit - it also looks like they have some awesome sushi choices also and it's freshly made right there - always fun to watch. Go and enjoy! read more
I could eat Thai food every day! But, on this particular evening, both Thai and sushi sounded like a great idea for dinner and I really wanted a Lychee Martini. After searching Delta Skymiles Dining, I saw that Mali was listed as an eligible restaurant ( 3miles/$1 spent). So, of to Virginia Highlands my husband and I went. Even though I made a reservation, it wasn't needed as the restaurant offered enough room for everyone. They have a nice covered patio, bar seating and, standard inside tables. Just note that due to the fresh ingredients for the sushi, there is a faint smell of fish. So, if sensitive to smell, you might want to sit outside. Kevin was our server for the evening and he provided great standard service. For food we ordered: Thai Basil fried rice with chicken ( not on menu) Spring rolls Shrimp tempura roll Everything was delicious! The Thai Basil rice had huge ingredients in it. I wish I would have known to therefore ask for the chicken to be diced more. However, no complaints about the taste at all. I didn't care for the Peanut based sauce that came with the Spring Rolls but, that's my personal preference. read more
11 months ago
4 years ago
Booked ta reservation for February 14th for 2 people. We arrived and their was free parking in the rear. The opening of the parking was a little confusing but not too hard to find once you turn around. We were greeted and sat immediately. The first drink that was ordered was brought out very quickly. After that the service did slow down but not enough to cause a concern. The sushi was a nice size and delicious, would recommend. The set up of the place was interesting, their was missing paint on the wall but overall a nice place. There's enough room between tables to not feel crowded but also a lot of seating options. read more
1 year ago
delicious flavor in the red curry and chicken paradise. would definitely order again! inside of the restaurant was so cute as well! read more
1 year ago
I am always nervous when two cuisines are under one roof... Thai and Sushi. Mail does it right! The staff are very attentive and the restaurant is beautiful. There's an upstairs, a mainish floor and a patio. Interestingly, there are restrooms on the floor just away from the host station AND some located on the upstairs/bar floor. Very well thought out! I started with the coconut chicken soup- it had an aggressive lime background flavor. I followed that with a shrimp tempura roll minus the mayo and ended with the panang shrimp. All three were well spiced and full of flavor and beautifully plated. The shrimp in the panang was slightly over cooked causing it to be chewy. It was still edible but a little off putting. My glass of water was constantly filled and on a rainy day, the well lit room added to a wonderful meal. read more
Mali doesn't disappoint! I have been there a few times now and each time is a nice experience. The food is fresh and authentically spiced, and the service is always good. This is one of the few restaurants which serves Thai food that will actually make my curry "Thai hot" when I order it that way, so kudos to them! read more
3 years ago
When my partner's family recommended we come here, we had no idea what to expect except they've been coming here for years. Now we see why! Everything, and I mean everything, was incredible. From the service, to the food, to the chill but classy vibe, everything was perfect. The Red Curry was my absolute favorite! read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
If I could, I would rate it no stars. I love Thai food and I frequent different Thai establishments often. I also make Thai food at home too. So I came here to grab a quick dinner with my friend. Based on the reviews, we thought this would be a decent place. It's not hard to make a flavorful dish. I was so very wrong. I got the spicy garlic chicken. There was nothing spicy about it. In fact, there was nothing garlicy about it either. It was EXTREMELY bland. There was absolutely was no 'sauce'. The vegetables didn't even have an ounce of flavoring. I had to ask for sweet chili sauce which I ended up dousing my food in just for me to get through the meal. And then when the check comes, I only come to find out the sauce was charged as well! You'll never see me back here. My friend said her shrimp tempura sushi was awful too and her Thai tea had a 'too steeped' flavoring. Save yourself the trouble and don't come here. read more
Going here for dinner here on Valentine's day was a disaster. I'm not putting blame on the restaurant as I saw how understaffed they were and how hard the employees were working. With the labor shortages going on plus it being the biggest eating out night of the year, it was no surprise when it took our food over an hour to come. Tbh, I was not super impressed with the food. It's really expensive and the portions are quite small for everything ranging from the curry to the stir frys. There are a lot of other places where you can pay about the same for curry and get twice the amount. It was also just okay. Outside of the wait times, our server wasn't the most enthusiastic. I understand it was hectic but please be nicer to your customers who are overpaying for your food. I probably won't be back. It just wasn't that special and is much more expensive than comparable restaurants. read more
4 years ago
Visited on a Friday night. There is plenty of free parking. Upon walking in was quickly seated. They have an inside and an outside area which is fully enclosed. Their drinks were awesome tried the frozen strawberry. The appetizer Yin Yang was something new and different to me and delicious! The spring rolls are also good- in line with what you would expect. For the main course had Massaman it was very yummy! A friend I was with ordered the sushi and was a bit disappointed with the portion size. She had to order additional items so be mindful that you may require multiple sushi orders. Would come back here! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
I went here yesterday July6,2023 this is my favorite Thai restaurant in Atlanta in the Virginia Highland area, I always get the same thing because it's so delicious always excellent service, food is always good and hot. read more
5 years ago
A nice place to grab a plate of pad thai. My 6 yr old loved the satay I thought the tables in the dining area were a bit too close. But, otherwise if you love read more
3 years ago
Stopped here unexpectedly to wait out to go back north on I-75. We knew it would be more expensive being in the midtown area. But I have to say expensive for a sushi roll, 6 pieces, $20. And really charging a dollar for a Sriracha, You're already charge premium price for the food. The pad Thai was very good and a pad Kee Mao was good, but had Thin noodles when all the other places have thick noodles and that's what we expected. Staff was friendly service was good. Took about 20 minutes to get the sushi roll out for appetizer. Hot spicy was just right . Free parking. Would have rated four stars, but nitpicking for the extra dollar for hot sauce and small portions earned them 3 stars read more
4 years ago
2 years ago
Delicious food. Just ate here for my first time and enjoyed the entree dishes. I had the Tom Yum with shrimp, and the Pad Kee Mao with tofu and Mango Sticky Rice). Pad Kee Mao: the vegetables were cooked perfectly, colorful and bright and well seasoned. The Tom Yum soup only came with one piece of shrimp which is $1 more than the other option... but still really tasty. I know it's not mango season right now but the dessert was still pretty good, although, I do have a preference for the sesame seeds instead of what they top their rice with (Mango Sticky Rice). I am returning for sure to try out their other dishes read more
I ordered take out last Saturday with a pick up at 5:25. I arrived at 5:25 and I was told my order would take 15 more minutes. After 20 minutes they said another 5 minutes. Then the woman said "it's because you ordered a lot of food". In front of everyone who was standing outside. Oooookay. So then after 25 minutes she comes out with a bag of food and I was about to check it and she said "you don't need to check it, it's all there." I took it home and guess what? 3 of the 5 main courses was missing! SO I called the restaurant and the woman had the gall to say "no way we forgot 3 items. Can you double check?" I did. She checked with someone and discovered that my other food was in another bag. Of the food that was given to me, please see the pathetic picture of calamari attached. Never going back. read more
Could get loud and noisy during rush hours. The seating inside is not comfortable. They have a small sushi bar right at the entrance of the restaurant. The service was slow, given the fact that i dined in on a saturday night. The server didnt see us again after the initial order. The food was good but not the best i have had. We tried pad thai, Pik king, Thai iced tea. The rice portion that comes along with entree is very limited. Overall an OK place but not the best thai restaurant. Ofcourse the price is on the high side. read more
9 years ago
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961 Amsterdam Ave NE
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