Mother Pho

Best Bahn MI in Athens.Theyre under new ownership and getting off the ground was a bit rocky…read more It looks to be a family run business and they definitely have a very welcoming atmosphere.The place has been cleaned up repainted and service has improved greatly. Amazingly prices are still unchanged. Definitely worth a try if you crave Vietnamese food. I'm not a big fan of Pho and haven't tried it so the new owners took over so can't comment on that

There's nothing better than a bowl of delicious Pho on a chilly evening. I got beef and chicken pho…read moreand both were good. Generous portions and quick service.

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Paris Banh Mi

4.3(29 reviews)

I bought takeout yesterday and it was great. Spring rolls, popcorn chicken and fries, and a…read moresandwich. Really fresh and delicious.

Great food and service, will be back next time in Athens!! There for a concert and was super…read moreconvenient to venue.

Cake

K5 - BEEF PHO with short rib, brisket & meatballs + A1 - VEGGIE EGG ROLLS + TAIWANESE POPCORN CHICKEN.

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K3 - VEGETARIAN PHO w/beef broth substituted in lieu of veggie broth. (5 STARS)

Pretty Boy

4.4(38 reviews)

0.4 mi

Nextdoor to Headshots in the bottle works is this narrow restaurant with a row of tables and…read moreseating at the harbor next to the kitchen but I think folks were sitting outside bas well. Very pleasant quick friendly and willing service. They have a modern take on Vietnamese food tasty and a little spicy. Inventiveblike a cridp chicken skin appetizer. I had the spicy beef pho. It needed salt I thought but had a nice spice to it I ordered a plate of herbs for $2.00 extra with the usual sprouts, red onion , jalapeno, home and herbs and shot of Hosin sauce which made it even better. It had overly large slices of beef (which I had to take out and cut up on the side), rice noodles and raw egg which cooks in the bowl. Totally filling and satisfying. . I will return to explore the rest of the menu

5 stars is not enough! Interesting, creative Vietnamese food. The ambiance is wonderful; the…read moreservice flawless. We had the vegan street corn, which is one of the best things I've ever eaten. Savory, spicy, sweet, spectacular. The stir fried vegetables were also amazing with vegan chili crisp, and fried garlic! Then, the viet crispy crepe - savory, flavorful, light, delicious! We bought the kitchen staff a drink; it was so good. Highly recommended!

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Fooks Foods

3.8(40 reviews)

2.3 mi

Great selection, but the owner is rude and foul tempered. I have been a customer since the store…read morewas on Baxter Street, and cannot remember a single time when the proprietor wasn't rude to me. Staff are fine, but the owner clearly has an issue with the human race.

You will see in my previous review that I was being fair to this place by giving 3-stars and doing…read morea quality assessment. After almost 2 years of being a regular customer here (I only continue to go for group-shopping's sake), here are some of my observations. 1. The lady boss here is the meanest person I have encountered during my stay in the US. Not even in big cities like New York I find such rude people. I don't know how she survives in Athens, GA where they have very high standards for courteous and polite behavior. 2. This lady treats foreign students, on whom her business depends, like shit. I have observed this countless number of times. For example, the way the employees greet foreign students is significantly different from the way they welcome the others. It has been apparent that the employees are told to follow the students to see whether they steal. This is f***ed up! 3. While they accept Visa and Master for payments above $5, they always give a frustrated look when we try to pay something around $10 with card. If you have a problem, adjust your policy! 4. Mean-toned remarks at the counter are frequent. "Step aside", "Put what's in your hand on the table"...what's your problem? I kindly ask the local patrons to observe this disgusting manner this place treats its customers and do something within your capacity.

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Bubble Cafe

4.3(108 reviews)

I was so happy with my boba on day 1 of my trip, I had to come back for the food! I ordered the…read more crispy chicken over rice to-go with sauce on the side. The rice was super fluffy and sticky, which is perfect! The chicken was crispy and delicious with the sauce on it. The portion was huge! There had to be at least two whole chicken breasts, maybe more. I also got a mango green tea with lychee boba. The green tea had a bit of a floral flavor. The service is go quick. I will definitely be eating here again next time I'm in Athens!

I found this place during the summer looking for somewhere to take my nieces. We have been here…read moreseveral times! We have eaten outside , inside and taken the food / drinks to go. I love the customization available. The food and drinks don't take too long to make so typical an hour long process from order to finish eating / drinking . Parking may be the only issue and seating. The outdoor seating isn't always available or in a condition to sit at. Tables have fallen / tipped and our food has fallen. The drink itself has broken open ( due to younger kids playing with the straw lol) . Their seaweed salad is one item that we get a lot and do you wish that there were more seaweed in the salad than lettuce only complaint.

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Taqueria Tsunami

3.9(157 reviews)

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My friends and I stopped by for lunch on Sunday and loved it! I've been to Taqueria Tsunami plenty…read moreof times because I grew up near the Marietta Square, but for my friends it was their first time being there. They enjoyed it :) The chicken enchilada bowl is one of my long-term favorites and it hit the spot again this weekend! I tried my friend's calamari and it tasted amazing, lots of flavor. And the cilantro lime crema that came with it was awesome. My other friend ordered a bowl as well but I am forgetting the name of it. I tried the steak from it and I thought it was good as well! The mocktail I ordered was good but could benefit from a stronger strawberry flavor. The hostess and our server were both very friendly and helpful, we were sat with no wait, and the location is great. The prices are incredible in my opinion. $12 for the chicken enchilada bowl that can easily be considered two meals - is a great deal in my book :) I'd happily come back when in Athens

I can't believe we were able to get it and out during a Georgia homecoming game. When we first…read morearrive we were told there would be a 30-45 minute wait, which was fine because it was Saturday,during game day and just about every restaurant was pack full. During our wait we were able to grab a drink at the bar with no problem and was seated in about 30 mins.

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New Red Bowl Asian Bistro

3.7(114 reviews)

3.2 mi

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Came here for dinner with friends, got sat immediately, but greeted after waiting around 5 minutes…read more After looking over the menu, we ordered the mapo tofu with white rice and the Singapore rice noodles. Food didn't take too long, and was flavorful! It was more than enough, so we both ended up with leftovers. Overall, if you're looking for decent Chinese food, this is the place, but could improve on service.

Took my Mom here for lunch today!! Super happy with the flavor of the food!! Only complaint was is…read morewas cold inside, but Hot Sake fixed that!! Lol

Pad Thai

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Ding Tea Athens

3.6(32 reviews)

This is a small chain, as they have some around ATL, and they know what they're doing…read more This is also a great space they have. Tons of chairs and distance to spread out and do work if need be, right in town. The decor is very modern, and while I don't like UGA stuff plastered everywhere as a townie, I still appreciate the local addition to the inside. So far, I have ordered two drinks: // Taro slush w/ golden boba // Hokkaido milk tea w/ crystal boba The were both great, and prepared fast as heck. Also love bubble tea spots were you can adjust the sweet and ice level, which they do. I wasn't sure if I'd notice much of a difference between the different boba options, but I now know that I'll want to pair a lighter boba with certain drinks, as the crystal boba was just that, Golden a step above, and I think the balance of the light crystal boba with the rich caramel flavor of the Hokkaido went very well together, and I think I prefer it over the classic tapioca pearl in this context; hats off to Ding for helping me discover this for an even tastier and well-rounded drink. They were efficient, fast, and the quality hasn't seemed to suffer. Now, on to the few cons: // Ordering with the weird microphone at the divided window panes at checkout; it seems both the cashier and the customer have a hard time understanding each other, having masks to not follow lips makes it harder, had to repeat things on my order both times. Not a big deal, but an inconvenience, and I appreciate them putting up COVID measures from the get-go. // Boba isn't included in the main drink price. It's usually 55¢ extra (a little more for premium toppings), and maybe this just comes from me being used to having it included, it's why I'm coming to a bubble cafe, after all. I think it may be so they can offer more boba varieties, so again, not the biggest deal, but another perceived inconvenience from what I'm used to, may not even be the standard, so I'm not too off put because I may lack perspective. // The staff seem like they are still figuring it out both times I went by, and they weren't rude or the like.. just eh, but they may very well be stressed, it does seem like a lot to have train folks with with all their options. // No food options / little snacks I looked for this and didn't see any, but will update if I stand corrected or they bring snacks options to the menu. I do mainly want the drink, but if I want to sit and read or work on something it'd be nice to have the option. All in all, I am happy with this new bubble tea establishment, and I want to see it stick around.

Always a staple and reliable boba place. Went back recently and ordered the brown sugar milk tea…read morewith boba and it was so delicious. You can honestly never go wrong with brown sugar as a flavor. I also tried the passion fruit milk tea with star fruit jelly. Definitely a new favorite, I was reluctant to try a fruit milk flavor but it was surprisingly refreshing! The caramel Hokkaido black milk tea was super yummy too and more dessert-like. You can't go wrong with any flavor here! Prices and sizes are fair and workers are super sweet.

Matcha bubble waffles

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Taqueria Tsunami

4.1(286 reviews)

5.4 mi

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Since my last review over 11 years ago, they have found their footing and now is a really nice…read moreplace to have lunch. Service food and ambiance have all gained much ground I will return next time we're in Athens. We have moved to another state But we go back occasionally.

I always enjoy a trip to taqueria tsunami. The options are seemingly endless and always taste…read moreamazing. The restaurant stays very busy, so best to get there early or go during off-times to avoid a long wait. The prices are also fairly high for what you're getting, but I consider it a bit of a treat spot we occasionally visit. The margarita I had there was the best I've had in the area, so definitely worth the splurge to get.