Michelin Star Little Sparrow is one of those restaurants I look forward to whenever I'm back in…read moreAtlanta. It captures that wonderful Parisian brasserie feeling without trying too hard--the banquettes, heavy drapes, soft lighting, beautiful tableware and attentive service. Everything feels considered. And then there's the food. The menu is small, the prices are not, but they execute what they do exceptionally well. I was tucked into a beautiful banquette and taken care of by Keenan, who was lovely throughout dinner--warm, polished, knowledgeable and attentive without hovering. First things first: do not skip the bread service. The warm levain baguette arrives wrapped in Little Sparrow-branded paper with their gorgeous butter, EVOO and Maldon salt. It sounds simple. It isn't. That butter sitting in fragrant olive oil with those little pops of sea salt, smeared onto hot, crusty bread? Heaven. Sometimes the simplest things tell you everything you need to know about a kitchen. My usual order here is the chicken schnitzel, which I love, but I promised myself I would branch out. I ordered the Cabillaud Frites--cod with tartar sauce--and Little Sparrow's interpretation of fish and chips is anything but ordinary. The cod arrived as beautifully fried little rounds with a deeply golden, crisp exterior and tender, delicate fish inside. Hot, crunchy, moist, perfectly cooked. The house tartar sauce was delicious. And because apparently I needed more decadence, Keenan brought me garlic aioli for the frites. Yes, please. And those frites. Lordy. Crisp, deeply savory and dangerously easy to keep eating long after you've told yourself you're finished. Dip one into that garlic aioli and good luck stopping. I skipped cocktails this time because I was saving precious real estate for dessert. I usually order the chocolate soufflé, although I continue to wish they would rotate the soufflé flavors. Give me Grand Marnier! And at $22, that soufflé is definitely an investment in dessert theater. Instead, I took the coconut cake back to my hotel. Unfortunately, this was the one miss of the evening. It was overwhelmingly sweet and lacked the richness and complexity I expected from a kitchen operating at this level. It tasted surprisingly ordinary compared with everything that preceded it. I'd skip it next time and return to the soufflé. That small disappointment doesn't change how I feel about Little Sparrow. The dining room is beautiful. The service feels polished and gracious. Even the restrooms and little sitting area carry through the aesthetic. There is an attention to detail here that I appreciate--from the china and menus to the lighting and presentation. Little Sparrow isn't inexpensive, but I don't come here looking for inexpensive. I come because they take seemingly familiar French dishes, focus on technique and ingredients, and make them memorable. If you're anywhere near Atlanta's Westside or the Design District--or frankly, even if you're not--make the detour. Make a reservation, settle into a banquette, order the bread, and get some of that food in your face. Life is too short not to eat well. Get out there and find your next meal.

Solid food though could be a bit more adventurous and a true bistro…read more Service: when I ask for a recommendation, don't repeat the entire menu to me. Make recommendations. And when you do make recommendations you avoid the pate bc you don't like pickles. Um. OK. I ordered a glass of Pastis after the meal and it was barely a shot. Come on. It came w waaaaay too much tepid water and I'm glad I stopped the server from pouring bc it would've been as tasty and weak as a postage stamp. Who are these servers?

Really like this place. Came on my way home from Dragon Con and glad I did. Got the salt and pepper…read morecuddlefish and the mapo tofu. Both dishes were very good. The cuddle fish was well fried and very crispy, the sauce that came with it tied everything together. Little sweet, little spicy, little hot of twang. Was amazing. Mapo tofu was extremely good, was exactly what I wanted after a long day. Smooth tofu, lots of spicy and tingly goodness, and the rice with it was perfect. Service was good, was really quick for pick up. And the place is super clean and really well spaced out inside. I would dine in here if I could have. I will be back for sure the next time I'm in the area.

I came here after visiting the botanical garden, and I was HUNGRY…read more I ordered Grandma's Noodles ($9), the scallion bubble pancake ($5), cumin lamb ($12), and dry fried eggplant ($11). Everything was DELICIOUS. The scallion bubble pancake came out HOT, like hurt-to-touch HOT. It was crispy and airy. It was served with a side of mild curry sauce. The noodles, lamb, and eggplant came out hot temperature-wise as well, but they were also hot spice-wise, especially the cumin lamb. The spice levels cleared my sinuses, LOL. But though I struggled with the spice, I kept on eating because all of the dishes were delicious and flavorful. The tender lamb was served on little skewers. The dry fried eggplant was super crispy; the pieces were shaped like spicy fries. I liked Grandma's noodles even more. The noodles had that bouncy, chewy, hand-pulled feel and were covered in vinegar & hot chili oil. I appreciated the portions. Despite being an appetizer, Grandma's Noodles came out on a large plate, and for being small plates, the eggplant and lamb were pretty filling. The service was also friendly and attentive. My food came out quick, and the staff constantly kept my glass of water filled. My only annoyance was the $1 charge for the bowl of white rice, but the food and service more than made up for that small, inexpensive annoyance.

Ordered from Xi'an after passing it all the time in midtown. I got the shrimp dumplings in soup +…read morethe lamb noodles (spicy). The dumplings were absolutely delicious!!!!!! I coughed & choked my way thru the heat and every bite was well worth it. I'll definitely order again.

Michelin guide restaurant! Pork soup bun 2/5 dry not much…read moreseasoning Chicken wings taste like lemon powder 2/5 Beef noodle taste like Vietnamese banh cah. A richer beef soup 5/5 Pork noodles 4/5 Wong lo tea 5/5 grass jelly tea Green tea 4/5 Strawberry cake 4/5 lightly sweet Edamame good seasoning spice 4/5 I recommended ordering Togo, it's a smaller spot and you just order on a screen. Vibe is mellow and it's more of a self serve place. You just order then grab everything yourself besides food, they clean up after you!

Soup and food tastes incredible, very cozy. Came to this location which is closer to where I live…read moreafter visiting the Chamblee location about a month ago (and having an equally amazing experience there) You can tell the workers genuinely love being there. This place has so much character and is full of kindness, something much needed these days. I hope they remain in ATL for years to come!!!!

If you're a soup lover- this is your spot. It's a small soup chain local to Atlanta with a daily…read morerotating menu. This is one of the five locations, and everyday their menu changes slightly so make sure to check that something you like is being served that day. I typically get the Chicken Noodle Soup (my favorite!) but since it wasn't on the menu today I went with the Tomato Basil. This was very good, but nowhere near as satisfying as the chicken noodle. Personally I like my tomato soups extra thick and creamy, which isn't how I would describe this one. However if that's not your style, this may be for you. I got it with a multi grain roll and chocolate chip cookie and when the roll was dipped in the soup, it was exceptional. And the cookie tasted nice and fresh. There's a free, private lot for parking, and lots of seating indoors and outdoors. The interior is adorable, drenched in yellows and reds, and the staff is very friendly and happy to give a recommendation. A great lunch option if you're over by Blandtown.

Found parking easily Nice dining room…read moreThe line is manageable, fast and friendly service Reasonable portion I would pass on the gaspacho.

I visited here with a friend, who was the one that tried the soup here. He loved the soup. He said…read moreit was flavorful and a nice serving. I was going out for lunch with a family member later in the day. That is why I was not able to try Soup here. Maybe next time when I am in town. Parking seems to not be a problem. The atmosphere in the restaurant is very lovely and comfortable.

I've ordered here from Uber Eats several times but this was my first time sitting down and eating…read more Small location but very homey! The service was amazing and everyone there was super nice. They validate parking for 2 hours in the parking garage right next to it but street parking is $2 an hour so not too bad. Pho was super flavorful! I got the house special and my mom got the bon bue (probably spelled it so wrong but something similar). It was well spiced and she loved it--she's a hard critic. The dumplings were also a really good starter. Great portion sizes, I will be back!

The takeout pho here is truly impressive. I was feeling under the weather so hubz picked some food…read moreup and brought it home. We got two of their House phos and some dumplings. WHEWWW that pho was 10/10, mainly because of the quality of the meat... so buttery and texturally excellent, and not tough or grainy at all. And it was packed with it, too. Thank God!!! The broth was yummmmy and the dumplings did what they needed to do as an appetizer. I was in heaven. Now im removing a star because 1) the broth definitely should have been warmer and 2) the bean sprouts were severely wilted, so much so that I did not eat them and I always eat them! Brown bean sprouts?! It still banged without them so *shrugs*. No pictures this time because mama was hongreeee. Getchu some.

I came here for the first time for their Mahjong Mondays, and I had an absolute blast! It costs…read more$10/person, and it's opened primarily for Mahjong to be played. All of their tables has a Mahjong set arranged, and they have an expert on site that helps teach you their special Cantonese style of playing. The expert did a wonderful job breaking it down for us since most of had never played before. During the game, they came around with plates of appetizers that you can purchase for the table. They just mark each item down on an ordering sheet for you. There are also entree and dessert items that you can order as well along with drinks. All of their appetizers were delicious, and our table ordered the bang bang shrimp entree, which was easily our favorite food item of the night! I heard that they are scaling back on holding these Mahjong Monday events every week due to unforeseen issues (praying for them!), but I'm happy that I was able to join yesterday!

Food is literally AMAZING. Honestly, the best Asian fusion I've ever had, and I've had A TON!…read moreJenChan's is Innovative, fresh, flavorful, and totally delicious. I tried the pork egg rolls, brussels sprouts, coconut curry noodles, chicken lettuce wraps, mongolian beef pizza, miso chocolate chip cookies and coconut cake. Unbelievably delicious food, truly. Service was pretty good, some waiters seemed very attentive and helped us out. The one we had was fairly absent, but still friendly. It's pretty small in there so get a reservation if you don't want to risk a long wait! Parking and getting to the restaurant is an absolute NIGHTMARE. Just park somewhere FAR AWAY and uber to a different street close to the one the restaurant is on. Save yourself the trauma.

This is still my favorite food terminal. This place has one of the best menus if you're craving…read moreAsian. The beef noodle soup always hits and the wings are cracked. I just wish the area would get more lively for them. Hope they stick around

I decided to also try the garlic bone marrow noodle soup. And the hainanese chicken over rice…read more Unfortunately, the entire meal was disappointing and really missed the mark. The noodle soup was a major letdown. When it arrived, I couldn't find a single speck of actual meat on the pork belly - it was literally 100% fat. I was in disbelief, I thought the meat fell off into the soup, there wasn't any inside. this was completely inedible, and I had to separate the pork belly on my plate. On top of that, there was absolutely no meat on the bone or any marrow inside the bone. It was literally just a bare bone thrown in with the noodles. Even the egg was overcooked and served whole, instead of being cut in half like it is pictured on the menu. Thankfully I ordered a second dish of protein. The Hainanese chicken was supposed to be the star of the show. While the initial bite with the yellow rice was decent, something felt off as I kept eating. It just didn't taste freshly cooked and lacked a real, natural chicken flavor. When the server asked how everything was, I pointed out the plate of separated fat and explained the issue with the pork belly. They were apologetic but "that's how it is." Overall, it was a very disappointing experience with lot of room for improvement.

Sophia did an amazing job helping my table for my good girl K's birthday dinner. The food was sooo…read moregood. I ordered the Drunken Man lo mein. It was delicious. I will definitely come back. Next time I will order the Green tea shot because my friend had it and it tasted good.

Sophia was our server tonight she was super sweet, attentive and an overall joy. we had a large…read moregroup for a birthday dinner and she was very patient and accommodating. the food was also delicious. will definitely be coming back!

Best place for a breakfast date. Many options and great presentation. Expensive but it should be…read morefor what you are ordering.

I've visited General Muir a few times for my morning coffee fix because it's the closest cafe to…read moreme. It's a spacious, comfortable spot to get some work done, although it can get a bit noisy. One thing I really like about this place is the staff; they are very friendly. I haven't tried any of the entrees yet, but I've enjoyed their pastries, especially the Cardamom Brioche Knot. For drinks, my favorites so far have been the Matcha Latte and Iced Coffee. That said, I find their coffee to be on the more bitter side. Even the Vietnamese Iced Coffee, which I typically expect to be sweeter, leans more bitter and less sweet here.