My partner and I decided to try Tani Thai 02.20.2026 and stopped by around 6:30PM for dinner. 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. read more

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My friend and I decided to find a place to eat in downtown Buford last night. She said let's walk up 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. read more

Tani Thai Restaurant - Desert : Mango w/sticky rice - Thai Near Me - Buford, Georgia

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I am such a Thai snob, so it's not easy to please me when it comes to this cuisine. I'll explain why I gave it a 3 Ambiance: beautiful, elegant, and clean Service: wonderful and attentive. PS they do not split checks at this establishment. So if you go in a large party discuss this before going Food: here's why I brought the rating down. The food in my opinion is mid. The coconut soup was too sweet and oily, the rice was decent but nothing extraordinary, the pad se ew us was good but nothing I'll miss. With the flavors and all, I do believe it's overpriced. I personally wouldn't come back here but if my friends wanted to I would tag along for friendship. read more

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First time here. Place is spacious and has great charm and decor. We started with the veggie spring rolls. Glad we did, crispy and done to perfection. Tasted great too. Hubby ordered the star of the dish. Must try the Royal Duck. Outstanding, tender duck with great sauce. We both upgraded to fried rice instead of steamed white rice. I ordered honey garlic crispy chicken with mixed veggies. So delish, the chicken was crispy. Didn't have room for dessert. A little pricey but the food and atmosphere made up for it. read more

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Food is always so good. This is probably my 6 th time here and it does not disappoint. Appetizer was just ok but the soup was delish. My favorite drunken noodles excellent. My hubby had the duck which was excellent as well. Service was sub par My margarita was super sour. All in all food for the most part was good. read more

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I have been here twice now. The first visit was excellent. Food and staff were amazing. The second visit was okayyy.... The food wasn't the best, even though I ordered the same dish both times. I like the ambiance of the restaurant. It gives "date night" vibes with the low lighting and the overall feel of inside. Pictures are from two different visits. Street parking available but can be limited. read more

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Hate here for the first time and enjoyed it, so I went back a couple of days later. Both times were good. I had the tom yum mushroom with tofu soup. While tasty with a citrusy flavor, there's not much substance or bulk to it. The spring rolls are very good, second time I tried the cheese rolls. Basically soring rolls stuffed with cream cheese. Kind of a crab rangoon without crab in the mix. Whike also tasty I think Inorefer the steaight up siring rolls. But you do get a little more with the cheese rolls. For dinner both times I had the eggplant and tofu meal. Really good both times. The restaurant itself is quaint and nice. Not overly large but still a decent size. I just wish they were maybe more of a fusion situation as to allow a larger menu with more options. Both with soup and meals. Of course bring in the Buford square, parking can be an issue. read more

Tani Thai Restaurant - Eggplant and Tofu - Thai Near Me - Buford, Georgia

This dish was so good!! I thoroughly enjoyed it! It was the perfect blend of honey and garlic! Paired with the white rice, I was in honey chicken heaven! Our waitress was a delight! She helped us decide between a few dishes and her recommendations couldn't have been better!! We had the honey chicken, drunken noodles(vegan style), spring rolls, and curry chicken! Love that you can pick your spice level! This place is a sure gem! Love the feel of the place with it being as historic as it is! Can't wait to return to Buford to eat here again! read more

Tani Thai Restaurant - Honey Chicken! - Thai Near Me - Buford, Georgia

We were in the mood for something different, and Thai came up. This place had relatively good reviews and 4.3 on Yelp, but some tough reviews. When we walked in, we noticed the antique safe as the hostess station and all the effort put in to making this old building beautiful. I appreciate things like this. Server was an Asian gentleman. Very friendly and attentive. We ordered spring rolls for appetizer. They were very good. I ordered royal duck and wife ordered honey garlic chicken. Both dishes were excellent, but the royal duck stole the show. Duck done well, a great mix of vegetables and the sauce was delicious. In fact, we started dipping my wife's chicken in the sauce for the duck. All in all, it was a good find. Portions good, and priced fairly. We'd come back, and I do give it a high recommendation. read more

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I ordered a pickup order: Chicken Nam Sad, which I did not try. Mahi Mahi in brown sauce with Egg Fried Rice; Duck with Steamed White Rice; and Honey Chicken, Steamed Veggies and Egg Fried Rice. If I'm being truthful, the food was really horrible, however, the steamed vegetables were okay that came with my Honey Chicken. The Honey Chicken was tough as nails, extremely thin strips of chicken battered and fried coated in a Honey based sauce. Sauce was ok, but if I did not know it was chicken based on ordering, I would not be able to tell. Now this is not the first time eating here. My wife and I have dined in before and the food was okay, not great, but okay. As for eating food from this place again, I highly doubt I will do that. read more

Excellent, deliciously flavorful food. We ordered medium heat level and the food was mild to our taste. Each dish was perfect and fresh. Good size portions. Vegan and Vegetarian options. We ordered 3 flavors tofu, Masaman curry, Pad Thai Noodles and Mango sticky rice. Each of them was unique and tasty! The waiter was friendly and accommodating of the food restrictions and offered suggestions. Rustic, spacious restaurant located in the beautiful historic part of downtown Buford. read more

Tani Thai Restaurant - Pad Thai Noodles, Masaman Curry, 3 Flavors Tofu - Thai Near Me - Buford, Georgia

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Enjoyed lunch here today. The Chicken Pad Thai was excellent. The Tom Yum soup was a little sweet for my taste but was otherwise pretty good. Service was quick and friendly and the renovated old building had a kind of cool vibe. read more

Tani Thai Restaurant - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Buford, Georgia

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One of my favorite restaurants! Excellent atmosphere. Beautiful enormous old bar with back lit onyx lends an elegant feel. Food is exceptional, very flavorful Love the drinks also, especially lychee martini. Definitely not your ordinary Thai restaurant read more

Great service and a very tasty dinner. We arrived at 6:00 PM on a Saturday and the place was under 50% seated. The hostess was friendly. Our waitress name not known who did a wonderful job throughout our meal. Very attentive, friendly and always there when we needed her. We ordered steamed dumplings as an apppetizer, and we both had pad thai she had with chicken and I had beef. Everything was seasoned and cooked very well. More than we could eat. Also, ask for the spice rack when here if you enjoy some heat. They have a great spice rack. We will be back read more

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Very cute Thai place in downtown Buford. Perfect vibe for a date night with the exposed brick, dim lights, and lit candles. The servers are also very attentive and helpful. That being said, the food was just average. Not the most authentic but also not the worst that I've had. We got the red curry and the drunken noodles. Again not bad, but there wasn't that savory flavor that I'm used to with Thai food. read more

Came here for girls night and this did not disappoint! Service is 10/5, very welcoming and nice Ambiance is beautiful, very classy decor I got the Drunken Noodles with chicken $17 and Thai tea to go $5.50. Noodles were delicious and fresh tasting, you can see the chefs window area from where you are sitting. The portions are pretty good, I feel like 2 dishes are enough to split and share with each other and possibly a 3rd person I'll definitely be back! read more

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Great food, great ambience. Oddly fantastic margaritas, authentic ! Food is always fresh service is fast. Full bar. read more

Tani Thai Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Buford, Georgia

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Tani Thai - Downtown Buford, GA Ok, let's end the week strong with another favorite... Tani Thai in downtown Buford. As always, you already know I'm going for my Pad See Ew noodles, and they are great. The noodles here are special--they never miss anytime I go back. My buddy Ben introduced me to this spot some years back, and his favorite drunken noodles are from here. The appetizers and available menu items are good, but what really sets Tani Thai apart, in my opinion, is the setting and ambiance. If you're looking for a nice place for a date with great menu options, excellent service, tasty food, and prices that won't break the bank, Tani Thai is a top contender. Where do you go to get your Thai fix? #RoliEats #TaniThai #BufordGA #ThaiCuisine #PadSeeEw #DrunkenNoodles #Goodeats #DowntownBuford read more

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We dine here often with friends and also pick up on occasion. The food is outstanding and the service is excellent. There's so many dishes that we haven't tried because we love the masaman curry and drunken noodles so much and usually stick with those. The spring rolls and dumplings are very good. You can choose your spice level from 1 to 5 on your food order. My choice is #1 because it's very tasty without so much heat. My husband goes for #5. The ambiance is very nice with large booths and exposed brick walls. We've never felt rushed. This is a winner for great Thai food. They have a good selection of beer and cocktails too. We love the original small town feel of downtown Buford and you steer clear of the Mall of Georgia traffic. read more

There were 4 people in our party and we were seated right away. Food was good and met our expectations. I liked that you could get different levels of hot. Beverages were good as well. Service was very good. All in all a really good experience. read more

Great spacious restaurant with exceptional service not to mention tasty food. Good parking.

Great atmosphere, very impressive when you walk in the door. Great service; We were not impressed at all with the food. Both dishes were salty and the chicken was as tough as steak! We had the drunken noodles and basil chicken. Dumplings were seasoned well. Jasmine tea and homemade coconut cake was excellent! Unfortunately it's my last time ‍ read more

There aren't a ton of Thai food options in this area but even that being said my husband and I would really like Tani Thai anyway. It's a slightly more upscale Thai restaurant tucked away in downtown Buford with tons of street parking. Anyway- their lychee martinis are delicious- always a favorite! Their summer rolls (or whatever it is they call them) are really yummy, they're real fresh tasting and the peanut dipping sauce is so tasty I could drink it! The portions are not overly large and while the prices coincide with the elevated dining experience they're going for I think it's worth it for a nice lunch or dinner date. Definitely satisfies any Thai craving. read more

Some of the best Thai food I've found since moving from Pasadena to Georgia. The drunken noodles and red curry are favorites. Friendly service and great quiet atmosphere. read more

We had attended an event near Buford which let out around 1:30 p.m. We were hungry and opted to try this place, as it had opened in Buford after we moved away from this area. We found street parking on Main a few doors down from the restaurant. There are also some public lots just off Main. There were a few parties dining, but the place was not too crowded. It was probably after whatever level of lunch rush they have on Saturdays. We were seated promptly. The server took our drink order and gave us a little time with the menu. We both found something to try. My wife opted for a chicken and broccoli dish while I ordered the panang tofu. She liked hers. Mine was also good, with a spice-level that was appropriate to the order (4 of 5). They do not appear to offer any 'lunch specials' on Saturday - prices for our entrees was around $15 each with no spring roll or soup added. I cannot speak to what the standard is for weekdays. I thought it was interesting that they have retained a mural that I recall from a prior incarnation of restaurants in this space - a sort of piano bar. It appears to be one of the final scenes from Casablanca. It doesn't really scream 'Thai restaurant' but it was nostalgic. read more

Beautiful atmosphere so much larger than I realized from the outside. We were sat right away and got our food fast. My Pad Thai was very good. I will definitely be back. My husband got the drunken noodles which I might have even liked more than mine. Plan to order that next time. read more

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This is a very cute place. The appetizers were good. The noodles were okay but not the best. Great service.

Food good and ambience great. However the waiter didn't control how fast the food came . We're eating our salads and the main meal came out quite quickly. Unfortunately not a good experience. read more

We've been here several times and the food has always been great! Service is fast and friendly, always with a smile. Spring rolls and basil rolls are great, various curry dishes are fabulous. I always have plenty to take home too! read more

Had lunch with my daughter recently, Tani Thai is one of her favorites. Spice level was a little lower than expected as someone had stated. Service was very good but I thought portions was a little on the light side in spite of it being lunch. Prices were reasonable. read more

Tani Thai is sort of a hidden treasure when it comes to Thai food in the Buford area. It's located on old downtown Buford strip which is currently redeveloping with lots of new businesses soon to open. Look forward to this area being quite the attraction in the future. The restaurant sits in a large space that can more than accommodate a large amount of customers. The interior has dark wood tones with the tables covered in white to add contrast. Nice ambiance for sure. Great for social gatherings or date nights. There is also a bar as well. Very classy look that at the same time very homely and inviting. The menu is pretty typical of what you would find at most Thai restaurants. Check it out if you're curious. All the food can be made spicy but there is a little pepper to indicate if it's spicy by default. Spice levels range from 1 to 5. If you're daring ask them for "Thai Hot" which to any Thai person basically translates to make it as hot as you possibly can. These are the items I ordered: -Thai Iced Tea (more milk than I'm used to, but still tasty) -Panang Duck (curry was flavorful, duck was a little chewy) -Shrimp Drunken Noodle (Spicy but good flavor) -Shrimp Cones (crispy and delicious) -Tiger Tears (nice flavoring, meat could've been more tender) Overall, I thought the food tasted great. Service was good as well, they do check on you, but not constantly which is what I prefer. The only small hiccup was they gave me a different duck dish at first than the one I originally ordered, but they corrected it right away. Definitely worth checking out for sure! read more

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My go-to spot for when I need to get out of the office and have myself a nice lunch. The food is great and comes out quick. The service is efficient and friendly. I usually get the drunken noodles chicken (pictured) or pad see ew. The atmosphere is also a nice break up to my day- they have music playing at a nice volume, cloth napkins, etc. read more

Tani Thai Restaurant - Drunken Noodles Chicken - Thai Near Me - Buford, Georgia

Came here today was sat down quickly but no one came to take our order until 10 minutes later!!?? (There were only 2 tables, us and another!!)Food took about 15-30 minutes to come out. Thai tea and fried dumplings were ok but our salad and entree was HORRIBLE! The Tiger's Cry Salad tasted like old / rotten beef the sauce also had a strange taste, my husband and I were afraid to eat too much because we didn't want a stomach ache. The Mahi Mahi was ok but very bland and overcooked. Overall a bad experience never coming back. We've eaten at several Thai restaurants and this one had slow service and bad food. read more

The place is located in cute downtown Buford where parking can be tight. The place is large with pretty decor. Our waiter was nice but service was exaggeratedly slow despite it being slightly empty. Food and drink wise, our lychee martini was nice and I will admit all our dishes were on point! My tofu curry was sooooo nice! Compared to other Thai places, price is a little higher but very delicious. read more

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Got a craving for Thai. My friend and I decided on this gem downtown Buford. We started with spring rolls that were fabulous. I had the basil duck and it was very good. My friend had basil scallops. The scallops were large and perfect. The location in Old downtown Buford is the best way I could put it romantic. The staff was on spot. I don't know of a better tire restaurant in the Atlanta vicinity. I would consider the cost for the meal and the coconut cake which is excellent to be very reasonable. We sat at the bar and the restaurant itself was full. That speaks for itself. read more

It was decent. Portion sizes were big and service is really good. Spice level is little lower than expected, go up by a number if you want really spicy. read more

Great curry dishes, friendly fast helpful service, I will be back to have delicious thai food here again. Nice place for a date night, or afternoon lunch. read more

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The food sauces taste like they add sugar or a sweetener. I do not like the food here

We came early at 5 pm when they opened. We were quickly seated and soon after we were getting drinks. I ordered a Thai beer and hot tea for my guest. The appetizers came fast within 15 minutes of ordering. I had the fried shrimp with chicken cones. 10 out of 10. My better half ordered the yum yum mushroom soup. She gave it an 8. Both appetizers were served hot. The main course took almost 50 minutes to arrive after we ordered. I will say that the restaurant filled up quickly and had a wait when we left at 7 pm. My meal was the drunken noodles with shrimp. As the other reviews said it was great and I agree. My better half had garlic chicken and shrimp. Both dishes were delicious and both got a 10. It took some time before the waiter cleaned the table as I was going to order the coconut cake. We ran out of time and the server looked stressed out. All I know is that I'm coming back. My bill was 80.00 with tip and tax. read more

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We have tried this restaurant for lunch and dinner now and find that dinner is a lot better! Not sure why that is but this past weekend we realized. They were busy on a Saturday night but service was great plus we were able to just walk right in without a reservation! read more

Tani Thai Restaurant - Panag curry, pad Thai and masaman - Thai Near Me - Buford, Georgia