Eight years after my initial review, Mamak remains our family's favorite spot…read more I believe the restaurant has changed hands at least once, but the food quality, ambiance, and portion sizes have remained consistent. Prices have increased since my last visit (of course), but they're still quite reasonable. The service is exceptional! We always enjoy chatting with Jojo and Chloe when we're there. These two ladies are incredibly friendly and helpful. My parents visit so frequently that Jojo already knows their orders without them having to say a word lol. You never have to wait long; our orders come out one dish after another very quickly. Our go to orders: * Chow Quay Teow * Fish Fillet * Kari Fish Fillet * Salt & Pepper Squid * Hainanese Chicken + Chicken Rice!! * Salt & Pepper Tofu * Stir Fried Okra in Garlic TBH you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Highly recommend.

Yummy! Who knew?!??…read moreAn entire community tucked away and overflowing with shopping, dining, medical and MORE resources. We decided to try Mamak after our 1st option was BOOKED and busy for Cinco ... EXCELLENT choice. Since it was both our first time, we ordered an assortment of items including the puffs, spring rolls, egg noodles, roti and our entrees. My tofu and veggie dish was flavorful with a hint of spice. My friend ordered the glass noodles with chicken and shrimp. Great service. Absolutely locally patronized - always a good sign - and a range of options. Loved this for my first time having Malaysian food !

Food Terminal is one of my regular spots, and this visit reminded me why I keep coming back. The…read morefood is consistently solid, but the service really made the difference this time. Our server, Lia, was wonderful--super patient, always smiling, and really helpful when it came to recommending dishes. She took the time to explain options, and her suggestions were spot on. Food-wise, everything hit the mark. The pig ears were surprisingly good with great texture and flavor. The Garlic Bone Marrow Noodle Soup was rich and comforting, and the Herbal Spare Ribs had a really nice, well-balanced herbal taste. Consistently good food, a comfortable vibe, and service like this are why Food Terminal continues to be a neighborhood favorite for me.

It's been a hot minute since I've been to Food Terminal, but I came back with a group if friends…read moreand had a decent time. It was busy inside, but our party of 10 was promptly seated, though we were a little squished into a circular table. I didn't remember this last time, but instead of telling a server what you want, you mark it down on a paper menu and hand it to the server. This time I got the Grandma's BBQ Pork Noodles and the Salted Egg Yolk Shrimp Garlic Noodle. I was really excited to try both since they both sounded so good. Ultimately the Grandma's BBQ Pork Noodle was a little underwhelming - the noodles themselves weren't very flavorful, and the BBQ pork was on the drier side. The pork did have decent flavor, and all the toppings/side items (wontons, fried egg, bok choy) were great, but all in all fell a little short of my hopes. The Salted Egg Yolk Garlic Noodles had better flavor, but I could've used even more garlic and butter. The shrimp definitely carried the salted egg yolk flavor, but the fried batter was a bit soggy/soft in my opinion. I wished it was crisper. Service was a tad slow, but perhaps they're understaffed and/or it was busy that night. I do love the menu concept of positioning it like a magazine catalog - it makes for a fun experience instead of just words on paper

We stopped for lunch and opted for the buffet to sample a variety of dishes. We are both…read moreadventurous diners. Staff were pleasant and efficient. Restaurant area was okay with the atmosphere similar to a gas station cafe and an adjoining market of Indonesian products. I was tempted to purchase a package of frozen squid for later dinner prep and then decided maybe another time. Rice was cooked perfectly and curry sauce was rich and flavorful. Green beans with tofu were nice. Eggplant dish was swimming in oil. Pork rib pieces were inedible and unable to be thoroughly chewed due to tough texture and bone fragments. My dining companion had a dish of gelatinous beef and we remarked that we should have read more thoroughly pre-visit before doing any pointing and ordering. So, that's on us! We were unable to translate the buffet signage and ordered based off of appearance only. Would recommend researching before visiting if this is an unfamiliar cuisine as the establishment was not user-friendly beyond a specific knowledgeable dining customer. We were limited by our lack of info. We also believe we visited near the end of lunch service and this may have impacted our specific experience. Buffet appeared sparse at the time we visited early to mid afternoon Saturday. We saw patrons order from a printed menu as we were leaving and they appeared to be regular customers based on greetings and ordering. Printed menu has translations, so we may return to try again and also pick up some freezer squid to go.

I found this place because we wanted to try Indonesian food, we we're not sure what to expect…read morereally, I ordered the grilled fish and chicken skewer with chicken leg dish and a appetizer, total was $60 ish. Everything taste was good, but what really turned us off was the service. It was walk up order, and usually most places like that don't require tip, but I think is the owner, she pointed to our friends to tip, so they tipped, but felt awkward about it. We all sat at the table, and noticed that we were having to grab our food and our friends at the same table didn't, that was no big deal. Because I get it they tipped and paid for the service, but to be fair no one in our group was gonna tip because we assumed it was self-serve. The awkward part came when none of us knew if we could get just water or anything because it was never offered, so our friends asked for water, and the lady only brought enough for her and 2 other friends on their same bill where they tipped, mind you..we all sat at the same table. When we asked if we could get water, we were basically told to go get our own water at the water station. We were all shocked and frankly everyone was left feeling very awkward and uncomfortable. The food was not bad, but not special or good enough for us emotionally ever go back, We are always very generous with our tip, and when our friend told us they tipped, I was going to put cash when we leave, but the lady who "helped" us made the experience so awkward and unpleasant that we didnt feel it was at all worth us tipping, had she brought water to us, we would have given her the tip, but the whole time she would check on our friends asking them how was the food, we were also customers sitting at the same table...soooo no i will never go back. Just be warned if you go, either take it togo, or make sure you tip, otherwise be prepared to be treated as if you were invisible.

I really enjoyed this place and its decor. There was plenty of indoor seating and selections of…read morevarious Thai foods to choose from. I've traveled to Thailand a few times and I would say this is pretty authentic. The pad Thai was on point and the curry puff pastries were amazing. The papaya salad could use some work but overall the service and entrees made up for it. Well done.

A great spot on Buford hwy for authentic Thai food! We came with some friends on a Wednesday night…read moreand it was moderately busy but there was no wait. Alex and I decided to share their massaman curry and pad see ew and I also got their nom yen as a drink to try something new. Unfortunately I HATED the nom yen lol so I'm just gonna stick to Thai tea next time but the food itself was delicious!! The massaman curry was definitely my favorite of the two dishes and I thought the heat was perfect, but the pad see ew was great if you want a noodle option. The roti was also a great app to dip into the curry. I ended the night with some mango sticky rice. I thought it was pretty good, but standard for sticky rice. Since it's close to me I'll definitely be back, and I would definitely recommend Tum Pok Pok if you're in the area!

I came here for a post workout dinner with a friend. We walked across the street from our studio…read morebut we noticed the parking lot is a little small just fyi! Inside is very clean and spacious and we were seated immediately. We didn't end up drinking but the cocktail menu looked very interesting. The menu was very large which was a little overwhelming, but the server was great with giving recommendations. Ultimately, my friend and I decided to get the Rijsttafel (rice table) which was basically a tasting platter of some of their best dishes. I loved the beef redang and the chicken satay as well as the refreshing pickled veggies! I also thought the fish curry was very tangy and unique in flavor. Overall, neat spot I've driven past so many times so very glad I got to check it out!

Parking I was able to park in front of the restaurant,…read morehowever there are only 10 or so spaces, so you have to use the deck. Restaurant The restaurant is small, cozy and romantic for a couple. Decor is simple but nice. Our wain was Chen. Chen was very friendly and knowledgeable. This was our first time there. I ordered the Rijsttafel (rice table). OMG everything was good. My fav might be the shrimp sambal. My spouse ordered the Flying Fish. This fish was fresh, not really seasoned, but a clean, fresh taste. The beef satay had a grilled, smokey taste, which was very flavorful. Overall this meal was a 10 out of 10. The food is very flavorful, not spicy. I will return, want to try the entire menu. Oh the drinks have a punch too.

Overall One of the…read morebetter dim sum and Cantonese style Chinese food experiences I've had in the Duluth area. A few standout dishes were so good they almost carried the whole meal to a 5. Best dishes (the reasons to come) 1) Salt and pepper squid This one was excellent. Fried well, not greasy heavy, topped with plenty of fried garlic, plus cilantro and fresh cabbage to balance the richness. Super satisfying and well executed. 2) Dried chow fun with beef Also a standout. Great texture and temperature, well seasoned, and the ingredients felt evenly distributed instead of clumped or uneven. This dish was done right. 3) Eggplant in a small pot Served in a small pot that keeps it warm for a long time, which makes a big difference. There's a lot of sauce, but you can reduce how salty it tastes by how you scoop and serve it. Comforting and flavorful. If you ordered just these three, you'd already have a great meal. Other dishes (good, not amazing) Coconut shrimp The shrimp itself was cooked well, and I appreciated the broccoli on the side to balance the heaviness. The issue was the sauce: way too much. It got soggy fast and leaned too sweet and too salty. Next time, I'd ask for the sauce on the side so you can control it. We also tried a vegetable dish and a fish dish. Both were decent, but not particularly memorable. Tea They serve tea if you order it. The chrysanthemum tea was pretty good, and I liked that it was loose leaf. Atmosphere and service We went around 2:30 to 3:00 pm, so it wasn't crowded. The vibe felt very local and family friendly. It's an older building, but clean enough and inviting. Service was great, and it seemed even smoother if you have someone in your group who can speak Cantonese. Would I return? Yes. I'd come back, especially for the salt and pepper squid, dried chow fun with beef, and the eggplant pot.

Well here's an unenthusiastic update to my last review, so pardon the lackluster vibe. The food was…read moreso-so this time around. We ordered pan fried buns and instead received Chinese donuts in the bag :( I didn't realize it until we got home, but I never had an issue with this place so it didn't occur to me that they prepared (or packed?) the wrong thing. If I ever return, I'll know to do better than expect the correct order and check everything before heading out. The crab rangoon was still flavorful but whatever dough they wrapped it with this time was so freaking tough that it cut the top of my mouth. My jaw should not get a workout from eating crab rangoon of all things. Another disappointment in the bag. But the beef entree we ordered was good, yet overshadowed by the other letdowns of the night's visit given that I can't really remember what exactly we ate. I'm going to remove another star for the unhygienic practices I witnessed that I was perhaps blissfully ignorant of my last time visiting. It's hard to look past a server comfortably coughing into their hand and proceeding to handle multiple patrons' plates and orders without as much of a squirt of sanitizer. I will say though they are quite dedicated to the customer. As I was sitting in the parking lot waiting 10-15min for my order to finish, someone clearly forgot their food and the same hacking server ran out to give it to them. Oh wait! Turns out that was actually our food being jostled around as he ran through the parking lot searching for the owner. I was watching the time and planned on returning but maybe I wasn't moving fast enough for this guy lol. He did all that just for the order to be wrong.... Damn bro. I prayed he didn't box the food. I guess we didn't come on a good day? I really don't know what happened but the entire experience was off. Based on the night's events, I don't know if I'll return. No pictures this time... I was too pissed off. Didn't fight the incorrect order either as I was too tired and really only ordered here because Northern China Eatery was closed. At least the food was decent. Heavy on the word "decent".

Desperately needing to go grocery shopping, my friends and I stopped in Hmart and were more than…read morehappy to grab lunch before hand. We shared their Pan fried noodle and Spicy Laksa Noodle Soup. There was no line so we were able to order right away and waiting about 10 minutes before it came out. The portions are considerably big so enough to share between 3 people comfortably. The crispy noodles were savory with lots of vegetables on top and even some shrimp and chicken (which wasn't specified in the name)! The laksa was also deliciously spicy and aromatic. What could have made it slightly better is if it had more coconut milk but otherwise great! Definitely ready for my next trip back and recommend others to give them a shot!

One of the most popular stalls at the Hmart food court, I went there on a cold day and ordered the…read moreTom yum noodle soup. Within 5 minutes my food was ready, and the the dish did not disappoint. It's a HUGE bowl and can be easily shared between two people. the soup was sweet, tangy with juicy shrimp and chicken. I can't wait to shop at hmart and stop here on my way home!

Good food I like the atmosphere the pho and fried rice tasted really good. The waiters are very…read morenice as well. Would recommend

2nd time here for my flavor dishes "Crawfish spaghetti" really delicious…read moreDon't miss to try!!!

It was good and fairly priced, perfect for a quick lunch. I ordered the beef lo mein, which may not…read morebe their signature dish, but it was still done well. The noodles were thinner than usual, though they had a nice texture. The sauce was well balanced and flavorful, exactly what you'd want in a lo mein. The beef was tender, though I wouldn't have minded a bit more of it. The portion size felt fair for lunch, especially at $16. While it may not be the absolute best lo mein value around, I didn't feel the price was unreasonable. There was one woman working the entire front, and she was very friendly and attentive. The restaurant itself is clean, nicely decorated, and welcoming. Overall, I'd return to try some of their other menu items or stop in again for a quick lunch.

Love the food, the taste was good and authentic!! Service was great and kept checking in at…read moreappropriate intervals.

We've been eating here consistently for 7-8 years, and Siamese Basil Thai is hands down the best…read moreThai food in Georgia. Period. This is a true mom-and-pop spot, and it shows in the food. Everything is cooked from scratch, not pre-packaged sauces like so many other Thai places. The flavors are clean, authentic, and incredibly consistent. Their son Matthew runs operations and is always friendly and accommodating. Orders are ready quickly, spice levels are made exactly how you want them, and the quality never slips. The food is easily on par with Atlanta's five-star mid- to high-end Thai restaurants, but at a fraction of the price. The only downside is that there's no seated dining right now, which we miss (takeout only right now) but it's still our go-to Thai spot every time.

Food was good I think they are only doing to go currently…read moreI got the Panang chicken (17.29) and shrimp rolls (8 for 10.99)