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    Mama J Restaurant

    4.4 (22 reviews)
    Closed • 2:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Adele C.

    We needed something to pick up after the water park and found this nearby. I don't remember the name of the stew that we ordered but it was super flavorful and spicy ( as requested). The person who took the phone order was patient and helpful with menu questions and recommendations. We would definitely return if in the area.

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    Alexa H.

    My daughter and I went here today and it was absolutely delicious. Not only was the food phenomenal, the fella at the counter was absolutely the sweetest. He was all smiles and so helpful. We can't wait to try more dishes!

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    Tauheedah M.

    I love me some Mama J‼ She introduced me to Naija food when she was cooking out of her home. I am so proud she is in a brick and mortar now. This lady is hard working and her food is good. She cooks with love and makes you feel like family while feeding you. Please go support if you want to try Nigerian food. I've had okra soup, jollof rice, a shrimp dish and my sons love love love her rice and fufu. Thank you Mama J

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    The food was excellent and so was the service. I would love to eat here more often. Excellent job!!

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    “I've had okra soup, jollof rice, a shrimp dish and my sons love love love her rice and fufu.”

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    3.7(2.6k reviews)
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    I grabbed lunch at the Marietta diner and the service was great, plus the food came out hot and…read morefresh. They were really helpful with our table since one person is visually impaired, making sure to place her food and condiments exactly where she could reach them. It's definitely a popular spot, and it was cool seeing them featured on TV all over the restaurant. The menu is just as huge as you'd expect, and I'll definitely be back to try more. As someone who always panics over what to order , it was great having a lunch special menu with options you can't find on the regular one.

    If you've ever driven past the Marietta Diner at night, you know it looks like a neon spaceship…read morelanded right off Cobb Parkway. I finally pulled up on a Wednesday afternoon for lunch, and honestly, the sheer scale of this place is hilarious. The parking lot alone is a whole ecosystem, and the inside looks like it can comfortably seat half of Metro Atlanta with room to spare. I came with a serious appetite, so I went straight for the classic heavyweight: the Roast Turkey Entrée (all white meat). Now, when the server started listing out everything that came with it, I thought there was a glitch in the simulation. For starters, you get a soup and a salad. I went with the chicken noodle and a Caesar salad. The chicken noodle hit the spot--properly seasoned, warm, and comforting. The Caesar was solid too, crisp and fresh. But then the main plate arrived, and I'm pretty sure they harvested an entire farm for this one meal. Generous portion of white meat turkey, a mountain of mashed potatoes with gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce and a side of broccoli (gotta respect the greens). Every single item on that main plate was absolute perfection. Tender, savory, and cooked with actual respect for flavor profiles. My only real critique? The bread basket. Look, I don't know what happened there, but that roll was completely devoid of personality. Tasted like straight oxygen and flour. Unseasoned bread in 2026 is an absolute tragedy, but thankfully, the whipped butter spread saved the day and gave it a purpose in life. Between the massive portions and the endless menu options, this place is an absolute unit. You're definitely leaving with a take-home box the size of a carry-on suitcase and a strong urge to take a three-hour nap. Great energy, fast service, and legendary portions. Just bypass the plain bread and dive straight into the turkey.

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    Himalayan Kitchen - Kelly's Choice Momo

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    4.6(264 reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    Two people born in Tibet, who spent years in Tibetan communities in India, brought the food they…read moregrew up with to Metro Atlanta, and survived opening a restaurant just before a global pandemic. It seems like many Atlanta locals are confused about the cuisine differences between Tibet and Nepal, since both have their own versions of momos and thukpa. Tibetan food mostly focuses on warming and nourishing the body, rather than bold spices. While this restaurant doesn't have many of the barley, yak, and mutton based dishes that you would find in Tibet, the beef, veg, and chicken options are still hearty and handmade. While the momos here are wonderfully handmade, the flavors are not as bold as Nepali momos that many compare them to. And, that's okay because they are not meant to be bold. So before criticizing, you may want to check your facts. My favorite momo here are the leaf shape dumplings that even the most skilled dumpling makers have trouble folding. So they are difficult to find, yet shine here on the menu, hidden inside a momo soup dish. The dining room functions as a cultural gateway, thoughtfully decorated with traditional Tibetan prayer flags, mountain landscapes pictures, and sacred symbolic decor.

    We were quickly greeted and sat to a table. We ordered our drinks and asked for some…read morerecommendations. We loved the butter curry momo's. I also had the beef chow mein. If you want a good meal at a good price, check this spot out.

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