5/5 food! Every item we ordered was so tasty! Often a restaurant is known for something and has other dishes just because they need to. This place is a brilliant exception. Everything we had was outstanding. The slippery beef soup, Dan Dan noodles and another garlic beef and celery dish. The wait staff helped us navigate the menu and was very attentive. Inside looked like a much bigger restaurant even though it's inside the ponce market. Cozy and tasty read more

This place is underrated. I cook traditional Michaud food at home a lot out of Fuschia Dunlop's cookbooks and everyone I come to PCM I am often lured to order here. Their spicy chicken and scallion dish (dry hot pot) is an excellent stir fry full of flavor. I've noticed some variance in their dishes ordering from time to time but it isn't affecting quality--just something there is jalapeño and cilantro in it (maybe Mexican cooking influence from the cook in shift) and other times not but it's a great Asian dish that hold up in the strong ATL Asian competition. read more

I came into Ponce City Market and was in the mood for a sit down restaurant so I went to Jia. I ordered the cumin lamb and the twice cooked pork. I also had a side of egg fried rice. I did find them to be pretty sweet rather than the Sichuan spice. I think the taste reminded me of honey. Knowing the location, I came in expecting it to be more of an Americanized Sichuan so I still enjoyed the two dishes! read more

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This is a good place to get some good food. We were greeted and immediately seated. While my friend and I were having a conversation, we waited for the appetizer to arrive. It did take a while, but we didn't mind. The wrong appetizer came out after the entreé, but that was cool as well. Our waiter was cool, so we gave grace. They quickly rectified the situation. The food was really good, but it was REALLY SPICY LOL. We ordered the braised fish soup. If you are not a spicy food eater, please do not order this dish. I like spicy food and it was too spicy for me. I'll go back, but will definitely try something else on the menu lol. The esthetics were nice. You can also eat outside in the back, but we decided to sit inside. read more

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During a recent visit to Atlanta, I stopped by Jia Szechuan in Ponce City Market. I've always loved the energy of Ponce--so many great restaurants, pastry shops, and boutiques all in one lively spot. Jia caught my eye for a quick bite with my dad. The restaurant itself is multicultural, but the two employees we interacted with happened to be Latino--like me. I placed our order in Spanish, hoping for a warm moment of connection. Instead, I was met with a cold, dismissive attitude. The staff member told us to come back in 15 minutes. When I returned (after waiting even longer), a young Latina woman was now at the counter. I politely asked if our order was ready, but she also seemed uninterested and walked off. Eventually, another employee helped us out. The food was okay--we took it to go. But the experience stuck with me. As a Latina, it's disappointing to feel dismissed by people from your own community, especially when you approach with respect. I truly hope it was just an off day and that Tasty Jia offered customer service training to its employees. Based on other reviews and my own experience, though, I'm not sure I'd return. Ponce Market is still worth visiting--there's so much to explore and enjoy. I just wish the service at Jia had matched the vibe of the place. read more

Tasty China Jia - Lo Mein noodles with chicken, shrimp and carrots. - Szechuan Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

My partner and I stopped in to order the Hot Numbing Tofu Skin ($11). Even though we were the only customers, it took a while for our server to acknowledge us. When we finally placed our order, she informed us of a $12-per-person minimum for dine-in. However, she said the policy doesn't apply to takeout. We opted to get the appetizer to go, but less than a minute later she returned to say they had run out of tofu skin. It felt questionable given that the restaurant had just opened for the day. It felt like we would've been able to order it if we had committed to spending more money. read more

Tasty China Jia - Eggplants with Garlic Sauce - Szechuan Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Went on a Saturday night walking the beltline my friend had got some of the lo mein I tried some of hers it was delicious went and got my own best lo mein ever can't wait to go back and get some other options read more

Tasty China Jia - BEST LO MEIN EVERRRRR - Szechuan Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The food was sooooo hot, fresh & good The house fried rice was everything I didn't like the spring rolls so I'll need to try something else next time It wasn't too crowded but took 49 min to get my food You cannot sit at the tables if you're solo. Y! I'm a paying customer It's a nice and cozy spot- I would eat here again read more

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Overall 3.5 Stars Located in Ponce City Market's Food Court, this Chinese restaurant specializes in Szechuan dishes. Ambiance - 3.5 stars There are limited inside tables and bar seating but the outside has a few more tables however it was hot outside so opted for inside seating. Service: 4 stars Our server was attentive, helpful and efficient. She made sure our water was filled without prompting her and brought the entrees quickly. Food: 3.5 - 4 Stars We ordered three dishes. 1. Szechuan noodles with chicken - 3.75 Stars - the noodles were wonderful and has the right amount of chewiness. The chicken was tendered but was thinly sliced. The chili sauce was hot but not overwhelming. However the dish had more oil than expected. 2. Dan Dan Noodles with beef - spicy level. Again the noodles were wonderful Al dente style and chewy. The diced beef and chili soy sauce had a well balanced flavor with the green onions and peanuts. It wasn't vinegary as the Szechwan noodles. Xiao Long Bao - 3 Stars The steamed Bao (dumplings) were ok. The breading was a little thick for me likening and the ratio of the pork filling to the dough was off. Didn't have enough meat ratio and the pork juice was minimal in the dumpling itself. When you bite into a dumpling, there should enough juice that it can fill a spoon full. The pork green onion mixture was flavorful however the dough stood out more. I would probably come again to try some other options. read more

Tasty China Jia - Dan Dan Noodles w diced beef - Szechuan Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Chinese food isn't my favorite cuisine so that may factor into my opinion but this food was okay/good. Nothing wowed me but it wasn't bad at all either. I wanted to try something authentic and got a recommendation from our waitress. She was nice and helpful. The ambiance was okay.. could have been better but I also wasn't expecting much either in that regard. Overall an okay experience. read more

Tasty China Jia - Szechuan Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Tasty China Jia is a good dinner spot. The food tastes good and there's a good amount to pick from. The prices are pretty high which is why I'm not giving them 5 stars. The service was good and we are outside which was nice. read more

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I will be completely honest the servers were kinda hit or miss but Jake the manager is absolutely amazing almost as great as the Braised Szechuan Beef Noodles - or the braised beef short rib ramen noodle bowl absolutely 10/10 I'd highly recommend it. It's really good actually one of the best meals to have in PCM for the price and amount of food - it's heavy. Not the restaurant inside is tight but there is ample seating all over PCM, some seating directly inside and outside of their patio area. The broth is warm and slightly spicy as someone who cannot take too much spice it was absolutely delicious. The chilis didn't bother at all. The beef was lift with chopsticks fall off the bone tender, well seasoned and a perfect combination with the noodles - tbh I can't wait to return for round 3. read more

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Went here with my boyfriend's family during their visit to Atlanta. We were really hungry after spending the day walking at the Botanical Garden. We decided on Jia after seeing that they had some different protein options compared to the other food spots at Ponce City Market. We were sat pretty quickly which was nice but that's about where the nice experience ended. First off, the menus are strange as each page is in a different orientation plus they have so many plate options you find yourself flipping around the menu. I compared it to an origami Cheesecake Factory menu. Eventually, we were all able to decide on our option for the evening. We started out with Spring Rolls for the table. They brought out only the plate with Spring Rolls and no additional small plates! The rolls were freshly fried so they were hot. It was very uncomfortable to share that small plate as 4 people. Then we had our dinner entrees. The food came out at really varying pace which wasn't great because I wait for everyone to get their food before eating. The server asked if we got Mapo Tofu and I raise my hand and the just dropped it in front of his parents and left. When my bf's dad got his Dry Fried Chicken plate he complained that it was too sweet to eat. My bf tried it and agreed. We asked to switch the plate since he didn't like it and the waitress had to ask the manager. The manager then proceeded to peek at us through the entranceway making it an uncomfortable experience yet again. She did come back after a few minutes and asked what he wanted and he just went with Beef and Broccoli since that's what his wife got and she didn't provide the menu again. My boyfriend got the Beef Short Rib and the waitress did ask if he was fine with spicy. He said yes clearly not knowing that Spicy meant a plate of 50% peppers. There were literally more peppers than beef and the Jalapeños were sliced to look like green peppers lending everyone in the party to bite straight into hot peppers. As for my dish, I actually liked it! I'm a tofu fanatic and I will say it was super spicy but it still had flavor. I paired it with the fried rice that smelled a little like feet. But dipping the fried rice in the soup made it edible. They did good with this dish in my opinion. Overall, it was moreso the experience of dining in more than the food that made this unpleasant. It honestly kind of soured an otherwise wonderful day. Don't be a sit down spot if you're not going to put any effort into serving your patrons. The food is decent but beware of the spice!! I'd recommend just taking this to go and eating in one of the public areas if you want Chinese at Ponce City Market. If not, check out one of the other joints! Just as good food with way better service. read more

Tasty China Jia - Mapo Tofu - Szechuan Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Fried Rice seemed stale and over cooked. Wouldn't get this again. Next I tried the General Tso's Chicken and added beef and shrimp and this was pretty tasty with added flavor. I think that flavorful combination would pair well with the white rice. I sat at the bar and didn't order any drinks but a lot of people sit for the drinks since it's a pretty touristy location in ponce city market. I had great service with my water staying full and any request such as added sauces came quickly. With all the different spots around I think this place is worth a try for sure read more

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Food is outstanding. Just the perfect amount of heat. Food arrived soon after we ordered. Service is not exactly inviting or pleasant, but it works fine. read more

It was certainly tasty. But not 5 stars tasty. It's one of the few places open late in the place. It's in the middle of everything and only looks to have a handful of tables which adds to the mystic. It's low lighting which makes the atmosphere intimate. The smells were okay. We were seated right by the kitchen and thought it would be stronger. We came towards the end of the night and I ordered three things and each time the waitress came back to tell me that they were out. Finally I went with the garden duck and egg fried rice. My fourth choice turned out to be not half bad. I was actually really happy with it but there was other things on the menu that I don't normally get and sounded delicious. Shame I didn't get to experience it. I'll give it a 3 stars because the staff was okay (they seemed ready to be done for the night), they were out of everything I really wanted. Being next to the kitchen was also kinda annoying. It made it loud. Their alcohol selection was below average. The food was a four star however. And I'd recommend them for that. But the whole experience was a little lacking. read more

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I am not completely sure why this place was only served 3 stars but it was by far some of the freshest Chinese food I've tasted in a while! Here's my review: Location: This place is located inside of PCM (Ponce City Market) Parking: Parking is paid only. No exceptions outside of the 30 mins free parking but make sure you are SURE it's not one of those spaces or you will get booted or towed! Atmosphere: PCM is like your local food market.. everything is hustle and bustle! If you enjoy this vibe you should be fine. Most of the restaurants some of their seating is right out in front viewing all the people going by. This particular restaurant was nestled in the middle of the food market. I was greeted and served right away. The decor and everything was perfect made me feel like I was on the streets of china eating local food! The food came FAST and was A LOT! It was very good no complaints from flavor. We also order drinks and surprise! Strong but tasty! I have nothing but good praises from this place. They use toast kiosks so your checkout is fast and can be contactless! I don't have any tips or anything as everything was amazing lol Our waitress was good too - she seemed new and didn't know the menu well but again she was kind and came back with the correct things the first time. This one has been added to my go to for Ponce city market! read more

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Came here for dinner on a Monday based on some recommendations from some friends. It was decently busy, but we were seated very quickly. I was surprised they didn't serve any tea at this Chinese restaurant, but not a deal breaker for me. My friend and I split the dandan noodles, dry fried pork belly, and the boiled fish dish. The dandan noodles were pretty good. The chili oil definitely had the numbing spice and was very light compared to other dandan noodles I've had in the past. The dry fried pork belly was okay in my opinion. The breading was pretty oily, granted, pork belly is pretty oily to begin with. The seasonings were pretty good, but I just couldn't get over the oiliness. The boiled fish dish was probably my favorite dish from this visit. The fish was super tender and the vegetables tasted amazing. I would say that the soup was a bit less flavorful from how I'm used to, but it's definitely a good way to introduce yourself into szechuan cuisine if you're not used to the numbing spice. read more

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I was pretty disappointed with the quality of the dishes we ordered. We had the soup dumplings and chicken dumplings, both were not very good. The dough was uncooked and dry in some spots and then soggy in others. We also had the fried spring rolls, which I ordered as a "safety plate" in case I didn't like anything else- the cabbage and lettuce inside seemed old and tasted bitter. My husband ordered the a fried rice with chicken and I stuck with vegetable fried rice, the portions were huge which was great! The fried rice plates were the best thing we ate here. Both okay but definitely wouldn't come back for more. read more

I liked Jia, I didn't think it was as bad as some of the other Yelpers felt and it wasn't as great as some of the other Redditors felt, it was a pretty happy medium for me! The numbing flavor on the crispy beef was good, the fried rice was delicious, I liked the mapo tofu but two of the people I was there with thought it was lacking flavor, and the soup dumplings were decent! I hated the drink I got, I swear it was straight alcohol with syrup, but I can see some people really enjoying that type of drink (strong but very sweet)? Overall I enjoyed it and I'm glad there's a space for it at PCM! read more

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The Fried garlic ribs were amazingggg. Fresh, flavorful and FALLING OFF THE BONE. The shrimp fried rice was FULL of shrimp. Portions were very big and shareable. I would come back for these ribs for sure. read more

My cousins and I were walking around Ponce Market looking for a place to eat. One of them chose this restaurant and they were seated right away. We met them there and I began to look at the Yelp reviews. They weren't the best AT ALL. I chose to get 2 orders of the spring rolls and a lychee martini--I asked if they could make with gin instead of vodka--so tbd. Everyone else ordered mini burgers, general Tso, steamed and fried dumplings and some shrimp noodles. They had the dinner and the lunch menu available. There were two lychee martinis, raspberry martini, and tequila sunrise. My spring rolls came first and they were ok. Nothing I would come back for. My cousin and her boyfriend did not like the general tso at all. They said the fried rice was good, but the chicken wasn't good. Her boyfriend ate it because he was hungry, but she didn't. The orangey sauce on the general Tso was not a good idea to begin with. We realize after a while everyone for their drinks and the two orders for the lychee Martini was not at the table. We asked the waiter and she said they didn't have anymore...which was weird because why didn't you tell us that instead of us finding you and asking about it. The table ate their food and also she was missing two orders of rice as well after about 15-20 mins. We found out waiter again and asked about the rice. She then told us that the kitchen ran out of rice and has to make another batch. Yes, she didn't communicate effectively to us yet again. At this point, we were over it and asked for our check. We made sure they did not include the lychee martini and overall the experience was lackluster. The ambiance is fine, it's nothing amazing that caught our eye. The waiter wasn't communicating well with the kitchen/bar to us. So I truly wouldn't recommend and I def won't be back here. I was so annoyed I didn't even bother to take a picture of my food. I did get the one drink picture. read more

Tasty China Jia - Szechuan Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Every time we visit ATL, we stop by the Ponce City Market...so it's been 4+ annual trips to JIA and each experience is consistently very good. In the past, we dine in the restaurant and have a great meal. With the latest visit, we decided to carry out and have the meal at home. Apparently, easy ordering via their online site, they give a free chicken entree (min required)! I cannot rave enough about one particular dish...dry fried eggplant. It's a mix of salty, spicy, & crunchy eggplant in one dish. So good, we always double-order this dish. Service has always been good for us - but go here for the food, it's amazing! read more

Tasty China Jia - Dry Fried Eggplants, amazing! - Szechuan Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

2/5 because I felt bad for the bar tender. Otherwise it would really just be 1/5. This food hall in general is a very busy place. So taking food orders can be tricky, but all these businesses have a system down that works for the hustle and bustle. Except this one. When you first approach this business you'll see a bar front and center. Off to the side is a host stand with menus. But you'll notice that menus are scattered all across the bar. Behind the hosts stand you might see nobody. Or you might see a girl kicking back, hanging out on her phone with the talent of being able to completely tune out all the chaos around. You could stand there for quite some time to get your order in. Only because the busy bar tender that's making and taking drink orders, is also the only one there taking Togo orders too! He's frazzled but maintains his cool and professionalism. Bless this poor dude. When you come back to get your food, you may or may not see the hostess. If you do, she might, without greeting or warning, snatch your receipt out of your hands and walks away. Zero eye contact. She's possibly a ninja? Field operative? No clue. My soup dumplings? 2/5 Love soup dumplings. But these were really just mushy, dumplings with a dry chewy center, no soup, with a broken mushy bottom layer. And no I didn't take these all the way home or jostle them around. I sat at the table about 20 feet away from the bar.. All I could do was pout. read more

Tasty China Jia - My soupless Soup Dumplings. - Szechuan Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Never again! We ordered two appetizers (pancake, dumpling) and three mains (Lomein, orange chicken and Mongolian chicken). All dishes, apart from the dumplings were very, very greasy. There was no vegetable in sight and the taste was lacking. We were very hungry and the dishes were left uneaten. read more

Tasty China Jia - Szechuan Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Great serving size! The noodles were very good but a little too greasy. Loved the chicken!

It is hard to choose a restaurant at Ponce City Market. We were drawn to try this Chinese/Szechuan style option due to its festive exterior décor, availability of outdoor seating, and we love Chinese food! We were sat in this large wooden booth outside. It looked really cool, but it was a little hard to get comfortable as it was so bulky and not easy to adjust. The seating areas are sectioned off by store, but did offer nice views of some of the other store fronts/diners at the market. The menu is quite extensive and felt authentic due to the inclusion of Chinese and English. My husband and I ordered the Steamed Dumplings (filled with pork) and Dan Dan Noodles (minced pork with peanuts, spicy sauce, and rice noodles). The dumplings tasted pretty similar to what I get at my local Chinese take out, I guess I was hoping for something superior here. The Dan Dan Noodles was probably the best thing I ate. Good amount of spice, noodle delicately cooked, and flavorful pork. This is not something I find at home, so it felt like a true treat! For entrees, we decided to order off the Lunch Special Menu. I got the Chicken with Garlic Sauce (shredded chicken along with garlic, ginger, onion, black ear mushrooms, scallions, and bell pepper) and I think my husband got the Kong Pao Chicken. These were huge lunch sized entrees, we left a good bit behind. Mostly rice as there way too much of it. The entrée part themselves were good, but again nothing truly unique or spectacular. I added the Hot and Sour soup and my husband a Spring roll to share as add-ons. All in all, we all felt satisfied when we left, but no one was really wowed by the experience. I would probably choose differently if I came back to Ponce City Market. read more

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Busy Friday night but was seated immediately outside on the patio. Service was excellent. We started with pan fried dumplings. They were tasted and the perfect appetizer. I had beef with peppers and fried rice for my meal. The fried rice was slightly bland. The beef and peppers had a medium/ mild spice. read more

Tasty China Jia - Dumplings - Szechuan Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Went on a quiet Tuesday evening for dinner. We got seated right away and our waitress was very friendly. We ordered our drinks and I asked for the lychee martini but unfortunately they were out of the lychee soho so I ended up getting the Peach state instead which was good. We got the steamed pork dumpling to start and the waitress told us that it will take 20 minutes. Then we ordered our dishes and all the food came out about the same time. We got fried rice with our meals, the Shan city chicken was good and very spicy, the chicken with three mushrooms wasn't bad but it was a bit bland. The servings were a good size and we got filled up with all the food so we took the leftovers to go. read more

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DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY! Had a nightmare experience, everything from the food and the atmosphere to the customer service was awful. Server never refilled water or checked in. Save yourself the time and the stomach ache. Oh and check out my "bang bang shrimp " Should be called sweet and sour soup . First and last time here! read more

Tasty China Jia - "Bang Bang Shrimp - first and last time here - Szechuan Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

It is not amazing Chinese food but pretty decent. Considering the price is pretty fair (given the inflation and price hike everywhere) plus prompt service, it deserves a five star. Beef with wild pepper: the pepper is hot but beef is not. Also starch water was added in the dish so it is not a real schezwan style stir fry. Fried eggplant: it is light and not greasy. A little bit salty for my taste but my friend really liked it. Mixed veg: everything is pretty fresh in this dish. Something good to have for meal. read more

Tasty China Jia - Beef w wild pepper; fried eggplant; mixed vegetables - Szechuan Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Definitely hidden gem in PCM! Pretty easy to get a table; lots of space and cute vibes. They have a full bar, ask and you can get a great mocktail! As a vegan, Chinese food is a staple and this location never disappoints. Good portion sizes and such a large menu, you can't go wrong read more

I'm not entirely sure why the reviews are so low here. I didn't really read them, but here's my thoughts: Food was absolutely delicious. My husband and I went with two friends. We each ordered something different and tried from each other's. I ordered the Braised Szechuan Beef Noodles and boy it was sooo good. The noodles soaked up all of the broth's delicious-ness. I just wanted to take my bowl and sip the broth straight from the bowl. I'm not a fan of tofu so everyone else ate the fried tofu in my dish. The cumin lamb definitely had a good punch of cumin but I loved that. The fried beef Changsha and a sweetness to it. Both dishes come with steamed rice. Our forth friend ordered a seafood dish, but I did not taste it, so I don't have much to say about it. Service isn't that attentive, but the food made up for it for us. The wait was also a little long, but we weren't in a rush and again, the food made up for the wait. read more

Tasty China Jia - Cumin Lamb and Fried Beef Changsha - Szechuan Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Very cute decor is PCM. Sat at the bar with the kid reservations prevented us from being seated at a table. The bartender was dry but his service was prompt and accurate. Just seemed like a no frills type of person. We ordered Spring Rolls (yes) Wonton Soup (absolutely) Shrimp Fried Rice (no) Pork Dumplings (no) All the food was served promptly, minimal waiting time. The spring rolls were delicious, fried, slightly greasy. The wonton soup was delightful. You only get 3 wonton. The pork was heavy on ginger and scallions. The outside was cooked perfectly. The shrimp fried rice was overcooked and lacked flavor. It didn't have any vegetables. The shrimp was also overcooked and not deveined - easy pass. The dumplings - pork was good. But the steamed outside was not a good texture. Overall meh. Stick to small plates. read more

Tasty China is where my roommate and I go for our Sunday and/or weekday night "life sux" dinners. The waiters are friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, the food comes fast, and it hits the spot every time. We like to sit outside to escape the noise and busyness of PCM, and we always leave feeling warm, well-fed, and a little less stressed. Other tips: -Our usual order is the clay pot eggplant and Mapo tofu (but we decided to try something new this time around, per the attached picture - still good, but I think I prefer our usual order). It's the perfect amount of food at a very reasonable price. read more

Tasty China Jia - Bang bang shrimp, chicken dim sum stir fry noodle, tofu skin wrap - Szechuan Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Food was good but service sucked. We placed three orders for food to go, it was first time here and I guess when we ordered it was be default placed as "to go". We planned to eat in the restaurant seating and we did after we got our food but because we placed it as "to go", a staff member came by and kicked us out. We were still paying customers read more

Veggie dumplings and Szechuan tofu noodles. Both yum. Patio ambience a little stuffy. Fairly inattentive service.

1. The menus are filled with food. Meaning, I opened my menu and noodles and rice fell out. CRAZY! 2. Beef Lo Mein- I've had better from my local Chinese restaurant. You get a large portion though. 3. Chicken and Broccoli- I sent it back it looked colorless and lacked flavor. 4. Shrimp Basil- 5. The ice was dirty. Yes, the ice. read more

"Host" was super rude after I asked a question about the menu. I should've taken that as a sign. I decided to stay and eat. Waitress seemed uninterested to serve us and was very short when asked about menu items. My rice was super dry and tasteless. I asked about a sauce and was offered a mound of packets of soy and duck sauce. Definitely should've walked down to another restaurant. Don't waste your money or time here. read more

Tasty China Jia is nestled inside of Ponce City Market. We sat at the bar to eat our dinner so we could also people watch :) The food was absolutely spectacular. We had ordered the Dumplings for an appetizer (didn't get until the end so we had to box it up), the Chicken Lo Mein dish, and the General Tso Chicken plate with white rice. The only reason why I wouldn't give a 5 star (because the food is soooo yummy), was because of the service. I highly recommend stopping at Tasty China Jia if you are strolling the Ponce City Market/looking for somewhere to eat. read more

Tasty China Jia - Chicken Lo Mein - Szechuan Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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