Fresh out of my hair appointment, I had one very specific craving, and I've learned that when…read moreyou're craving something that particular, you might as well just go get it because nothing else is going to satisfy it. So naturally, I headed over to Food Terminal. This was actually my first time visiting the Buford Highway location. I've only been to the Marietta Street location before, and I was immediately surprised by how spacious this one is. Let's get the important question out of the way first... parking. Parking is free, plentiful, and incredibly easy. The restaurant shares a lot with the neighboring farmers market, but even with that, there was still plenty of parking available, which made the whole experience even better. I was greeted warmly by the host, who let me choose my own seat. I ended up sitting all the way in the back because I was in the mood for a little solo dining and some quiet "me time." My server was incredibly sweet and attentive throughout my meal. To start, I ordered the fried chicken dumplings, and they were absolutely delicious. Let's just say they disappeared... quickly. For my entrée, I ordered Grandma's Pork & Rice, which is exactly what I had been craving. I tried to pace myself because I wanted to save some for later, but that pork is just too good. It's always unbelievably tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. Somehow it tastes exactly as good as I remember every single time. One feature that's always fun at Food Terminal is the little robots that help deliver the food to your table. The robots bring out your meals while the servers take care of your drinks, and it's always a fun touch that makes the experience a little more memorable. Speaking of drinks... I had an oolong tea, a Diet Coke, and a glass of water because, for whatever reason, I always seem to need three beverages in front of me. Overall, this visit was exactly what I was hoping for. Great food, friendly service, convenient parking, and the perfect way to satisfy a very specific craving. I'll definitely be back--especially because I still need to circle back and order the wings again.

It is a lovely atmosphere to walk in from the front door... clean and sharp lines in a very open…read morespace. We stopped by on a Saturday afternoon (dining here was on our list) and while the restaurant was sparsely attended at noon, the other stores in the strip mall were packed and it made parking a little tricky. The spots are quite small. We order a sundry of items off of the menu and I thought they were good. Certainly tried some new dishes. My favorite was the spicy chili chicken wontons. I could have eaten all eight of them myself. The cheong fun spicy chicken was beautiful but not a favorite. We debated which one of the salted egg yolk dishes to get- a preparation I had never tried- and landed on the fried shrimp and garlic noodles. It was good... we ordered two orders of roti- four pieces total- and that was a bit disappointing serving size wise for the three of us. Our server was lovely and the food came out hot and well spiced. I will return and make some additional choices from the menu.

Hopstix is not in my hood but is definitely a destination spot for me regardless. I really do love…read moreit here. First off, really unique and inspired beers, it's a brewery for sure. But nothing at all other than the beer list makes it feel 'brewery', it's very much an upscale interior, fanstic layout of sushi bar, regular bar, open air dining and outdoor patio. The food - wow. very unique flavor profiles, hearty, lots of great options between samplers, sushi, and main courses. Pro Tip - if you feel overwhelemed about the menu, most of the staff that i meet here know it very well and have worked here for a very long time, so feel free to ask, we were suprised by such a good selection of options by our bartender.

Food: 8/10. Dessert: 0/10. Eat here but DO NOT look at the dessert menu…read more Ambiance and good, food is great, creative and fun. The interior has an open concept - cool to see in open view the whole kitchen. Fresh seafood and sushi. All made/prepped in house. The hand rolls were great, as well as shrimp roll, which had interesting curry fries that came along it, which I thought was nice. I didn't try any of the noodle type dishes so can't comment on those. I enjoyed it! However.... The dessert was horrible. Overpriced gas station dessert (actually, gas station dessert is probably better and cheaper). All brought in from an outside commercial vendor/wholesaler (confirmed upon asking). Specifically, I ordered 2 desserts: one resembling something like a creme brûlée and one that was a layered chocolate cake/tart. Both were shockingly bad, and you don't want that especially after a good meal. Maybe they were old? Regardless, either don't serve any of these desserts, or offer like 2 options that are made in house.

First time trying Chong Qing Hot Pot for lunch, located inside Chinatown Market, and walking in…read morehonestly felt like stepping straight into China. The whole setup is like a mini food hall with several authentic Chinese spots to choose from--but Chong Qing is where I landed. I ordered the crispy chicken with garlic sauce and swapped the white rice for a side of house lo mein (yes, it's an upcharge, but worth it). Everything came out on real dishes--not to-go boxes--which I loved. You order and pay at the counter, grab a seat, and they bring the food out to you. Now let's talk about the food... DELICIOUS. The spice level was just right--flavorful with a nice kick, but not overpowering. If you like it hotter, you can definitely add more heat, but I was perfectly satisfied as is. The lo mein was really good too--veggies were fresh with a nice crisp (those onions and carrots were hitting!), and everything tasted well-balanced. Only small note: I wish there was a little more meat in the dish, but it didn't take away from the overall experience. And let me say this--the portion size is VERY generous. I ate until I was full and still had just as much left to take home, which is always a win in my book. All in all, I'll definitely be back to try more. If you're in Chinatown Market and not sure what to pick, Chong Qing Hot Pot is a solid choice. 4/5 stars for me!

Located in Atlanta's Chinatown, this was definitly one of the more popular spots to grab food. we…read moreordered the fish dry pot and it was only $13 and enough for 2 people, that is a steal! They did not skimp on the protein, the bottom of the dish is veggies but I don't mind because I love vegetables and it's still very filling. Food came out pretty quick and the workers were courteous. A great place to get a cheap and tasty meal.

I have a love-hate relationship with Dagu. There are some things they do really well, and other…read morethings that need significant improvement. This time around I picked up some pork soup dumplings to fill a craving. My usual spot for dumplings was closed and pulling up here was a shot in the dark, but I was pleasantly surprised at how good they were. I definitely wasn't mad at the price ($10/10) compared to other spots. I can't firmly say they're specially made in-house from scratch or anything, but I could still rock with it. They even came with the traditional vinegar-based sauce (sorry for not knowing the name) that I usually don't like but actually ate this time because I seriously liked their version. What the heck Dagu Rice Noodle. Stop playing yo-yo with my heart! Hopefully I'll be able to order the whole fried hen soon and be back with an update...

*DOORDASH* Overall…read morenot bad, but I can tell this opens late. Giving the same quality as Quickly 快可立. Wings were honestly not bad, even tho fried. Fatty beef in spicy broth 米线was decent, smelled like Chinese med tho and my stomach kinda hurt after ;( The 杨枝甘露was NOT good. There was no sago and basically like frozen mango puree.

This is a new joint inside the Chinatown food court. Its all the way in the right corner. I was…read morereferred by my dad to come here and I wasn't disappointed!! You may need to speak some Chinese or point out what food you want in the photos! I ordered the Spicy Chicken which isn't all that spicy. Just make sure you don't eat the peppers. It comes with white steam rice and your choice of hot n sour soup! I really enjoyed the flavor of the chicken and soup highly! I highly recommend you try this place out next time your in the food court area.

Decent place for a meal. I'll suggest be a little patient of food waiting times. Over all have a…read moregreat taste of the food. About northern Chinese style food.

Eight years after my initial review, Mamak remains our family's favorite spot…read more I believe the restaurant has changed hands at least once, but the food quality, ambiance, and portion sizes have remained consistent. Prices have increased since my last visit (of course), but they're still quite reasonable. The service is exceptional! We always enjoy chatting with Jojo and Chloe when we're there. These two ladies are incredibly friendly and helpful. My parents visit so frequently that Jojo already knows their orders without them having to say a word lol. You never have to wait long; our orders come out one dish after another very quickly. Our go to orders: * Chow Quay Teow * Fish Fillet * Kari Fish Fillet * Salt & Pepper Squid * Hainanese Chicken + Chicken Rice!! * Salt & Pepper Tofu * Stir Fried Okra in Garlic TBH you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Highly recommend.

This hidden gem is tucked away in the same plaza as Sweet Hut on Buford Hwy. At first glance, the…read morerestaurant is small and cozy, and there were plenty of people in there (a great sign). My group had 5 people, so we had to wait a bit to get seated, but the staff was able to navigate that really well. The food was delicious! I got the Beef Chow Fun Ho, and for an appetizer, I got the roti and the curry. I would highly recommend both! The roti was flaky and soft- it paired so well with the curry. The beef chow fun was good as well, but it tastes better with this chili sauce (it could be it was seasoned just fine and my taste buds are dead from all the spice I eat). That sauce elevated the flavors even more. The prices were fairly priced for what you get, and I will say, though, if you come with a group of 5 or more, they will charge you a 20% tip automatically. I did not mind at all because the waitress we had was very attentive and checked up on us several times during our meal.

Went here on a weekday and the ambiance was nice and quiet. The food was was really good as well as…read morethe service.

Very small dining area but vibrant Instagramique interirors…read more Fantastic service with some cool drinks. Some unique food items on menu. Food is presented well and food is ok. Free desert on your anniversary or birthday. You can park in the garage free foe 2 hours.

It is one of the kind Duck store and restaurant. Many cook item are prepared in duck related items…read more Such as duck liver, duck wing, duck kidney, duck meat, duck beak, duck lung and more. They have this item marinated in their family secret spice. We got some of the duck and chicken gizzard, tofu, fish ball. Those are so good in their marinated item. Other than these items, they have the special make noodle dish. You can eat there or carry home. They also have some fried item. But it need time to prepare. If you want it carry out, you need to call ahead so no wait on the pick up.

You can find Spicy Ga Ga Duck at 5090 Buford Hwy, Ste 109, Doraville, GA 30340 in the Intown Plaza…read moreshopping center. This plaza is also home to the very good Temp Doeloe (check that review) and China Hot Pot (aka Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot). The parking for this plaza is pretty tight but depending on your arrival time you should be able to find a space - might be a good idea to carpool just in case. I attended a meeting here of my regular Buford Highway Restaurant Clawr group - actually we had tried to come here once before but the guy was about to close, so this time we came earlier, only to find that you had to call ahead to get the whole duck (which is what we were the most interested in). This sparse, brightly painted place is more of a butcher than a restaurant - where fans can buy various animal bits like Duck head, neck, feet, wing, tounge or gizzard (similar for chicken), also cuts of beef tripe, stomach and tendon or pork ear, feet and leg. They also have several seafood items like crawfish, river snails and mussels. It's my understanding that this is a particular style of traditional Chinese cooking where the focus is on all the bits that are often discarded in the US. It's for a discerning palate and stuff you might find from street-food vendors in large Chinese cities. For Atlanta this is a way to get flavors you wouldn't otherwise find, perhaps to deal with a longing for home. Thus the clientele is made up mostly of Chinese nationalists. We opted for two very similar dishes (we weren't aware how similar until we got them) - one was a soup with clear noodles and the other basically the same thing without the broth. I thought the broth fairly decent and the bits fairly fresh if very rich. I don't mind tripe, beef stomach, blood sausage and the like but I try to only get it in occasional bites - getting a huge bowl was a bit overwhelming. I think if you're looking for something interesting this might be the place to start - I'm not too sure if I'd have this as a destination. The guy behind the counter was not very engaged, seeming to spend all his time on his phone, basically oblivious to us - I don't think we fit into his typical demographic. (also posted to my food blog)