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    Oriental J

    3.9 (211 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Japanese, Thai
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:15 pm

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Not Spicy Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)
    Seán K.

    They claim this is Pad Krapow Gai (spicy basil chicken)), but it's not. I have no idea what it is to be honest, other than an insult to Thai cuisine and people who order it expecting what the name implies. The real dish should be a stir fry of ground chicken, Thai chilis and Thai basil in a savory sauce.

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    Alice B.

    I have been looking for a good Chinese place near me and I think I found it. This was near me and 4/5 stars and the health dept score was very high. Not common for Asian restaurants. We ordered steamed dumplings, orange beef and mandarin trio. The dumplings were so good I thought they were homemade which the waitress said was not. The orange beef was the best we have had. Good portion sizes. The mandarin trio was sweet but the waitress's told me it was. We will definitely be back.

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    6 years ago

    Best Chinese in the area!! Love the beef fried rice and crab Rangoons. Definitely give them a try!

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    5 years ago

    Chicken larb was wonderful as always (my favorite) but the crab Rangoon were lacking filling and flavor.

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    The best food I have ever had good portions and good orange chicken and great service

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    Excellent! Everything is excellent! Food taste like it's from NYC! So fresh and so tasty!!!

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    Quality food, good prices and very friendly staff. Have probably eaten here more than anywhere else since moving to the area

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    Great authentic Chinese food, excellent and attentive service and supeR clean. We will be back.

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    Food is always really fresh, tasty and delicious. My family's go to place for Asian food. Staff is very friendly and

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    Tani Thai Restaurant - Masaman Curry with chicken (special request no vegetables)

    Tani Thai Restaurant

    4.2(225 reviews)
    5.8 mi
    •$$

    My partner and I decided to try Tani Thai 02.20.2026 and stopped by around 6:30PM for dinner…read more First off, the interior seemed clean and well-kept. The ambiance was dark and intimate, which I appreciated -- it gave the space a cozy, relaxed vibe that felt nice for a dinner date. The music was low and soft, which worked well since most of the tables were talking pretty loudly. It didn't feel chaotic or overstimulating, and we were still able to have a comfortable conversation. Service was decent -- we were seated quickly and the food came out in a reasonable amount of time. Here's what we ordered: Tiger's Tears ($15) - 3/5 This was the dish I was most excited about. It's described as grilled beef with chili-lime seasoning, onions, scallions, and sweet peppers. Unfortunately, it fell short of expectations. The beef was noticeably tough, chewy, and a bit sinewy rather than tender and juicy. The chili-lime sauce was very sharp and aggressively acidic -- overwhelmingly sour to the point where it masked the savory, char-grilled flavor of the meat. It was supposed to be spicy, but as an Asian who regularly eats and enjoys spicy food, there was barely any heat at all. The dish looked vibrant and colorful, but flavor-wise it felt unbalanced and slightly one-dimensional. Basil Fried Rice with Chicken ($18) - 2.5/5 The menu labeled this as spicy as well, but again, there was zero kick. Not even a subtle warmth. It tasted like very standard, plain fried rice -- mildly seasoned, slightly oily, and lacking depth. The fresh Thai basil aroma wasn't very pronounced, and the overall flavor felt muted and underwhelming. The chicken was okay texture-wise, but the dish as a whole didn't stand out or justify the price point. It needed more heat, more fragrance, and more boldness to feel like true Thai basil fried rice. Coconut Mushroom Soup with Chicken ($5.50) - 2/5 This one was disappointing. When it first arrived, it was comforting and creamy with a light coconut aroma. Initially, it tasted balanced and mildly savory. However, as it sat and I alternated between dishes, the flavor became increasingly sour and slightly off-putting. The chicken was extremely dry, stringy, and overcooked, which made it difficult to enjoy. The broth lacked the rich, silky depth I was hoping for and ended up tasting thin, overly acidic, and somewhat flat. Thai Teas ($5.50 each) - 3.5/5 Honestly, these saved the night. Sweet, creamy, and refreshing -- exactly what you expect from a good Thai tea. Smooth, well-balanced, and flavorful. Water - 0/5 I took one sip and didn't touch it again. It tasted like straight tap water with a faint cleaning solution scent. Thankfully, we had the Thai Teas to rely on. Overall, the experience was okay but not memorable. The atmosphere and ambiance were pleasant, but the food didn't quite deliver -- especially considering how Thai cuisine is typically bold, aromatic, spicy, and layered. For us, the dishes leaned either too sour or too bland, without much balance in between. Given the prices, we were expecting more depth and stronger flavors. Not a terrible experience, but not one we'd rush back for either.

    My friend and I decided to find a place to eat in downtown Buford last night. She said let's walk…read moreup and down and find a restaurant. So I randomly chose Tani Thai. I asked first if they cooked in peanut oil since I'm allergic to peanuts. The hostess told me she would check and came back and told me they cooked in vegetable oil... so we got seated pretty quickly. The service was pretty good. We ordered our food which took some time but the wait wasn't too bad. We ordered the fresh basil rolls as an appetizer, I ordered the shrimp & garlic wine and my friend ordered the tiger tears salad. We also ordered 2 cocktails a old fashioned and a lychee martini. As well as the mango with sticky rice for dessert. Let me tell you all the food was tasty and excellent. The ambiance was very cool. Definitely a cool place for a date night. I can say I will definitely be back again.

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    Tomiyama Sushi. Hibachi. Thai - Teriyaki chicken bento box- fried gyoza is delicious, chicken was good, CA roll is good, rice was mushy

    Tomiyama Sushi. Hibachi. Thai

    4.3(79 reviews)
    8.8 mi

    I am so grateful to restaurants for having halal options, especially for something cool like…read morehibachi, but man oh man was the food absolutely awful. We got a bunch of things including the hibachi (steak and shrimp), Tomiyama chicken, pad Thai, and spring rolls. While everything was just mid, I have to call out the pad Thai and spring rolls. The pad Thai was so incredibly sweet, it tasted of ketchup. The spring rolls were definitely frozen, I could taste freezer in every bite. The sushi was ok, probably the best of everything. The hibachi chef was also very nice and did a great job with the "show". I have to say - the place was not clean either. I know it was probably busier than usual due to Eid, but everything was a little dirty - from dishes to the table to the thing you get your check in, they all had something gross on it. We were able to flag the staff down at some point to clean the table and dishes, but it still felt gross. Super disappointing experience. I was here about a year ago, I think their standards have dropped significantly.

    Food is amazing! Bento boxes are great. My kiddo got the Thai chicken nuggets and wow was that a…read morelot of delicious food! Nice staff. It would be nice if the server stopped to ask if we need something or how things were. Only 2 tables in the place and I had to flag her down to ask for things, but it's not the end of the world. She was very nice. Place is clean & modern.

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    Golden Phoenix - Vietnamese fish sauce wings!!  Super umami bomb!  Salty, sweet / caramelized, crispy, and juicy with that umami flavor.

    Golden Phoenix

    4.0(71 reviews)
    4.8 mi
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    I have ordered food here about 5 or 6 times. The food is good ever time I order. Lately I've…read moreordered it and the have really cut back on the amount of food they give you. House Lo-mein is what I ordered. You are supposed to get 3 meats. I got 2 and the portions are getting worse. I didn't get any steak and they gave me 2 shrimp. They gave me more chicken than anything. This was a great place to eat and great portions. Now it's not worth the money $13.15.

    Tucked away between Publix and UPS, this place is easy to miss--but to me, it's a hidden gem…read more HOWEVER, first things first: shoutout to Golden Phoenix for being the first place to give me all proper takeout utensils (plastic pho spoon). Not all heroes wear capes. Technically, this was my second visit. The first time, I wanted to write a review... but I tragically spilled our entire order in the car on the way home. (RIP, first impression.) So this round was my redemption meal. Everything was packed with care and precision, like a tiny takeout Tetris master handled it. Utensils, sauces, lime--all included. Not a single thing forgotten. A+ for organization. Chicken Pho: Loaded with tender chicken, flavorful broth, and enough liquid gold left over to sip the next day like a cozy little leftover gift. My 1-year-old shared it with me (tiny foodie in the making). I tossed in the hoisin, sriracha, fish sauce, and lime they provided, and boom: flavor bomb. Beef Drunken Noodles (Medium Heat): I ordered "medium" and they actually gave me medium--not "let us burn TF out of your mouth". Perfect balance. Again, the tiny foodie gave it 2 thumbs up!

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    Golden Phoenix - Drunken noodle (half eaten), it was a huge plate.  That is what I took home.

    Drunken noodle (half eaten), it was a huge plate. That is what I took home.

    Golden Phoenix - Pork spring roll with peanut sauce.  Filled with ingredients, not mostly lettuce!

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    Pork spring roll with peanut sauce. Filled with ingredients, not mostly lettuce!

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