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.

I ordered the spicy cumin lamb burger ($7) and spicy cumin lamb noodles ($13.95)…read more I loved the flavor of both dishes, and both had generous portions of lamb. And as advertised, they were spicy. I requested my noodles with a mild spice, and even that had quite a kick. The noodles were excellent. They had that great bouncy, chewy texture and were certainly the highlight of my meal. I just wish the dishes were less wet. The burger was DRIPPING with oil and was very messy to eat. I also requested the noodles to be "dry," but even the dry version was very, very oily. Still, the food was tasty. The restaurant has a very casual vibe. You order via a kiosk at the counter, and they bring the food out to you on paper plates. You get your own utensils and bus your table at the end. Also no complimentary water - they offer $1 bottles of water.

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.

I love Souper Jenny, and this location is so cute! I really appreciate the availability of parking…read morehere. The food is really good and nourishing. I usually get a combo, which is $20 but usually feeds me for more than one meal when I take it to go. Because it's counter-service the food comes out quick, and the servers are always really friendly. This is where I always take my grandparents for lunch when they're in town or where I can study and eat.

While visiting the museum with out-of-town guests, we were grateful to have this excellent venue…read morefor lunch. The shop is counter service and fast. We had the box lunch special, which is a "pick two" deal and comes with a drink a cookie and a fruit. I had the smashed avocado pita with a bowl of soup, and my companions had two cups of soup and a turkey sandwich. The soups were fantastic! I also very much enjoyed my pita. Our chocolate chip cookies tasted homemade (delicious). The dining room is bright and well lit. There isa collection of unmatched tables and chairs, and parties are encouraged to share tables. It was very nice to eat from real ceramic plates and bowls, using metal utensils, instead of single use plastic.

Servers are as sweet and accommodating as can be. Dad's…read morechili was most enjoyed item. No cold soups, only hot. Salads were fresh. Would have liked a choice of home made salad dressings for a little more punch (could have asked). Cookies too sweet - wish there were other dessert offerings. Rolls - no gluten-free offering. Bananas were the fruit of the day. Would have relished a fruit salad. Drinks - would have enjoyed a juice or juice blend. Place is noisy with cement walls, especially if there are kids around. Overall 5-star just for the existence of a place like Jenny's!

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.

We ordered beef rendang, Hainanese chicken rice, and nasi lemak. They're all excellent, just like…read morethe ones we used to get in Malaysia.

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

Second time here. The food is great, the plating and drinks are presented very cute, and Stuart did…read morea great job with service explaining different menu options.

Tai was such an amazing server made our experience worth while. Food was amazing. I love the…read moredrunken noodles and it was amazing. The place looks super nice too very classy

This place is incredible. The service is awesome and the food quality never disappoints.read more

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.