Bawarchi Biryanis - Atlanta

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (419) • $$

"I've only ever got take out from here so cannot speak to the restaurant ambience. The delivery is always quite quick for Indian food though, I love that!!THE AVAKAI CHICKEN DUM BIRYANI OH MY GOD. Such authentic South Indian flavors. I am so particular about Indian food but this avakai tasted exactly like the one we eat at home. The taste is SO worth the price. I just wanna eat this biryani for every meal now and cannot stop thinking about it. It was spicy in the best way and every bite packed so much flavor. If you're craving biryani, pls look no further. This biryani is so ridiculously delicious. My only note would be, the chicken is boned so you don't get too much food for the money you pay but trust me the taste is worth it. (I've heard that the Vijaywada boneless biryani is not as good, so If you're eating here maybe skip that and get the avakai dum biryani!)"

NaanStop

★★★★☆ 3.9 (361) • $

"This place is totally ! I didn't know what to expect when I heard the name of the restaurant "Naanstop" because it was a play on the Indian bread "naan" but it didn't disappoint.I've been to cultural food spots like this that plays on fast food (think Mexican Chipotle or Korean Bibibop or Chinese Panda Express) but this place hands down keeps it authentic. The naan was suppurb and the choices of meats hit the spot. They were voted top samosa(think Indian egg roll with chick peas) of Atlanta. You start off choosing the type of entree you desire (bowl, naanwich, or salad). You then choose your meats (chicken Tikka masala, turkey kabob, lamb, chola(chickpea), Gobi(cauliflower) or Punjabi dal(lentil). On to the toppings like grilled onions and peppers, corn salad, cabbage slaw or spinach. Laslty you finish it off with chutney sauces which are either cool, sweet, medium or hot.They also had a great choice of beverages like mango lasi, chai tea as well as india's favorite soda, Thums up!Definitely would hit this spot up again when I return to Atlanta!"

Ruchi Bangladeshi Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.5 (270) • $$

"We have recently enjoyed a couple of meals at Ruchi and we have absolutely loved the food. We have gone on recommendations of the staff and have not been disappointed by anything that we have tried. The service is friendly, helpful, and attentive and all our many questions were helpfully answered. The interior is small, seating maybe 40 people, but it's comfortable and not crowded. From the outside it looks nothing special, but it's definitely worth the trip inside."

Royal Spice Indian Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.5 (21)

"This low-key restaurant is conveniently located in the heart of Sandy Springs - on Hammond Drive across the street from the strip mall that contains Whole Foods. It occupies the venue that used to contain Loving Hut.It's a casual, warm, and welcoming vibe upon entry. There's a TV one on of the walls displaying the specials for the day as well as additional items (e.g., desserts).I also liked that the menu was reasonably straightforward in its layout, separating the vegan/vegetarian items from the other entrées. For lunch, it comes with a mulligatawny soup and choice of potential upgrade for certain appetizers/breads.The mixed vegetable dish was simple but tasty and filled me up much more than expected. The lamb vindaloo was comparably satisfying. Note that you can also specify the level of spiciness (mild, medium, hot) for your dishes.Service was friendly and straightforward. All in all, it was great for a quick fix to grab Indian food."

NaanStop

★★★★☆ 3.8 (558) • $

"A lot of people are calling this the Chipotle of Indian food and they are not wrong. They have a few parking spots in the front and a large lot in the back. There is also a small eating area in the front with cover. I came in an ordered a bowl with brown rice, chicken tiki masala, paneer tiki masala, and kaboob. I added grilled peppers, onions, spinach and the hot seasoning. The flavor was not as impactful as I thought. The hot seasoning was hot but they gave me a small amount. Bowl was pretty small as well. Good enough for a meal.I also got the iced Chia tea. It is not worth it."

Babylon Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.7 (207) • $$

"I gave 4-stars only because of the $40 parking fee. I felt that was a bit much considering I was there for dessert & a couple of drinks only. Apparently, there is a club, separate from the dining room in the back of the building. I sat at the bar. I ordered a drink + dessert. My Mojoto was a little sweeter than I have had from other bars, but I drank it down & ordered a Crown + cranberry. It's really hard to mess that up. The Lemoncello cake is the best dessert on the menu.Will I go back? Maybe if they come down on that parking price."

Purnima Bangladeshi Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.5 (900) • $$

"I really like this place. I love the service, the little added touches and of course the food. Tonight we had chicken shingara, chicken tikka, and the wings. All were excellent! Hubby got a mulligatawny soup which I said no to bc I haven't really liked it in the past. With his bowl the waiter brought 2 small silver bowls and spoons (ex of little touches) and since he brought them hubby gave me a taste. Wow!!! Besides wow I'll just say that we ordered one to go it was so good! I'll drive across town just for that. Go to this place. FYI Not sure if you can bring your own but there is no alcohol served here. Oh! They also served a complimentary dessert which was lovely and a nice treat and the perfect way to round out the meal."

The Halal Guys

★★★★☆ 3.6 (29)

"I had been to The Halal Guys in Chamblee, and had a good experience. Today during lunch was the first time coming to the Dunwoody location, which also turned out to be a good experience.Entrance to the retail parking garage is right off of Hammond. Parking is free for the first two hours. The Halal Guys is just a short walk through the parking garage, up a set of steps, through some doors to go outside, a right turn, and through the entrance doors and you're in the store! Actually, once you walk up the steps and go through the first set of doors, you can look to the right and see into The Halal Guys through the clear glass.R and I walked through the front doors and were immediately greeted by both of the employees behind the counter. We were the only customers in the store at the time. I ordered a beef gyro sandwich, which is served with lettuce, tomato and a pita wrap. The employee making my sandwich asked me if I wanted hummus on the sandwich. I was ready to say yes, assuming that I was being offered something that was included with the sandwich. I asked, "Does hummus come with the sandwich?" The employee stated that it didn't, and it would cost extra. Ok, I understand the upselling of items, but if you're going to ask the customer if he wants something on it, state whether or not there's an uncharge for it. After that employee tried that with me, I wold him that I only wanted its that come with the sandwich, and nothing extra. I got some spicy red sauce that added some heat (yes - no charge).Overall, the ingredients in my sandwich were fresh and delicious. I would definitely get the beef gyro in the future. We both ended up eating inside. Not only were there lots of tables, the entire dining area was clean! The soft drink dispensers were self serve, and the area was also clean and not sticky. I liked that there were brightly colored (red and yellow) and eye catching scenes painted on the walls that illustrated that The Halal Guys started business as a food cart in NYC at W 53 St and 6th Ave.The amount of food in the sandwich left me satisfied. I will definitely return."

Olomi’s Grill Halal

★★★★★ 4.7 (70)

"Amazing Persian food, really glad to have visited this place. We went on a busy night and my only complaint is there's not enough seating. We were able to snag a table outside but once we got the food everything else seemed small. The kobideh kabab was amazing, it was so juicy, flavorful and the rice was well seasoned as well. Prices of entrees are $15-18 and can be shared between two people. Would recommend!"

Salsa Taqueria & Wings

★★★★★ 4.6 (118) • $$

"I usually try different items every time I visit a venue. This was my first time trying the burrito and gordita.The gordita is a fried tortilla cut in half and stuffed with beans, lettuce, and protein. I ordered the chicken and it tasted great.The burrito I received was supposed to be a bowl but they spotted the mistake themselves and gave me a soft drink to make up for it. The burrito was huge and filled with barbacoa. I can't believe I this was my first time getting a burrito here. The salsas are good as well. Red salsa is very hot and green salsa is pretty mild."

Bawarchi Biryanis - Decatur

★★★☆☆ 3 (85)

"Serious Indian takeout with serious spice, we loved our recent order from Bawarchi. I am always on the lookout for Indo-Chinese, and was intrigued by this spot's wide selection. We went with an order of gobi Manchurian and chili paneer, both of which were delicious and oh-so-spicy (buyer beware). We rounded out our order with tasty paneer tikka, dal tadka, a nice light raita to cool things down, and a couple of perfect tandoori naan. On top of it being delicious, it was a great value and lasted for days. A new favorite for Indian takeout."

Marrakech Express

★★★★★ 4.9 (104) • $$

"WOW! I'm middle eastern and grew up eating Mediterranean food daily and this place WOW'd me. The chicken shawarma has so much flavor and is so tender it melts in your mouth. My husband got the lamb shank and said it was a must and it just falls off the bone it's so tender. They come with rice, a small salad, pita and hummus. Everything was so good. Be careful with that spicy red sauce is it SPICY! I couldn't handle it, but my husband enjoyed it. Overall will definitely come back. Parking is paid structure parking"

The Peri Peri Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (35) • $$

"This place can get extremely busy due to its location. The service was exceptional. Lots of Halal options. It is a little pricey but well worth it."

Al Zein

★★★★☆ 4.4 (50)

"Mixed shawarma honestly hit the spot. one half was chicken and the other lamb. I couldn't pinpoint which one was better because both were flavorful and the best part is I don't have to because I can just order mixed again next time. Service was timely and friendly. I will say their baba ganoush was a different style than I used to and found it less of an eggplant flavor and more of other refreshing veggies. I personally prefer a stronger eggplant flavor but to each their own."

Auntie Vee's Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.6 (43)

"* FoodThis place is so good. I had a rice bowl and the mac and cheese bowl. Both were crazy delicious and so much food it made two servings. I still think about that jerk chicken. Food is awesome. Definitely going into my repeats.* ServiceWell, if you must know, there were enough complaints about "slow service" that I tried to go during an off-peak time. I ended up there when there was only one or two other tables, went to the counter, and put in my order. What I figured out is ... the service is very pleasant. The folks there are patient, helpful, and attentive.What I think people are talking about is how long it takes for food to come out. Here's the thing, Auntie Vee ain't shortcutting. When your mac and cheese comes out, it's been baked and is bubbling at your table. It's worth it.* AmbianceSpacious, comfortable seating... but no actual kind of theme. They had a projector set up with a movie playing when we were there. We passed the time waiting on order, playing one of many types of board/card games -- UNO in our case."

98K Hamburger

★★★★☆ 4.3 (27)

"Wow is my first impression of the food. The price is pretty reasonable too. The downside is the lack of seating if you were to come here with a large ish group. But the food does come out quick.There's a 'couple set' deal that's decently priced. The hubs said that we should have gone with that deal for a couple more bucks then we would have gotten more food. Gosh. Such a guy comment. I just wanted a sandwich while he wanted a combo and much more. The spicy crispy chicken sandwich was super delicious. The chicken had really juicy dark meat with a nice crispy skin. It was a pretty sizable patty too. The other ingredients were simple with lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise. Even though I rarely get anything spicy, the spice level on this was pretty mild. The crispy cod fish sandwich was surprisingly tasty too. The fish's crust had a nice crunch that wasn't too battered or oily. There was also a good portion to the fried cod with accompanying lettuce, tomato, and mayo. The fries were pretty decent. I usually don't like thick fries because of the super potato-y taste, but these were golden and pretty crispy.The staff was super nice. Prices decent. Quick service. I do indeed would visit again and try their other menu items."

Moon Indian Cuisine - Atlanta

★★★★☆ 4.2 (236) • $$

"I ordered takeout as my sister and I were wiped out after multiple days of back to back appointments. Everything come well packed and separated but with no utensils or napkins. Luckily for us, our hotel had those on standby in the lobby. Unsure if rice came with the order, we ended up with 4 containers of basmati rice for our two orders. It wouldn't have been as much of an issue if we could have eaten the leftovers but we had a plane to catch first thing in the morning the next day. Even so, two rices cost $6 which wasn't a huge waste of money. Spice wise, we opted for medium since hot and extra hot was for additional costs. We got their Garlic Naan Bread, Chicken Vindaloo and Chicken Makhni. The bread was soft and had fresh pieces of garlic on top, I was in love and only wished I had it fresh. Basmati rice had split fennel seeds cooked with it which added to the depth of flavors. Both chicken dishes were tasty and unique. The vindaloo was slightly sour and I thought more spicy that the makhni which was more buttery. Food sat well in our stomachs as we went to bed shortly after and woke up without any upset belly issues. Would order from here again!"

Hudson & Alphonse deli

★★★★★ 5 (22)

"The young man/owner/chef served my meal with a smile and was very pleasant. There is few street parking and also a few spots directly in front of the deli. I called and placed my order and was told it would be ready in 20 minutes, I arrived at the communicated pick up time and still had to wait about 15 minutes. It didn't appear he had started my order. Maybe he wasn't sure I would come, not sure but it took longer than expected. The food was packaged well and still warm when I arrived home. I had the Jack's Fish Market. Pan Seared Wild Caught Salmon Finished in a Garlic Butter Baste on a bed of Kale w/ Sauteed Peppers, Onions, & Mushrooms in a sub. I believe I requested it spicy, however it was on the sweeter side. The sandwich was good, I personally prefer spicy over sweeter seafood dishes. I'm not sure I would order this again unless I get a guarantee that it would have a decent spice level. With that said, I still recommend you support this small black owned business. I plan on stopping by again and trying a different sandwich."

Royal Spice Indian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.4 (134)

"I've visited Royal Spice's Dunwoody location on many occasions and I think they have some of the best and most authentic Indian food in the area. Their menu has so many different options of appetizers, curries and much more. I've only had an opportunity to try a select handful of items, but each dish I've had has been delicious and I feel confident that everything else would be just as good.I'm a fairly basic person when it comes to curry, so I'm very familiar with their butter chicken and their chicken tikka masala. Although fairly similar, you can definitely distinguish between the two at Royal Spice. The tikka masala is definitely a bit sweeter. However, both curries are fragrant and taste delicious. The chicken cubes are tender and absorb the flavor of the curry quite well. I've also had their chicken biryani and this is one of my favorite biryanis. The saffron they use in the rice is evident throughout, and the flavors compliment each other quite well. There's spice, some earthiness, and pairing it with the yogurt adds a lightness and creaminess to the dish. It is simply fantastic.On the vegetarian front, I've had their bhindi masala (okra) and their palak paneer. The vegetables they use in those dishes taste fresh and they tend to make the vegetarian dishes stand out more with extra spice. I found these two dishes to be spicier than the meat dishes, at the same heat level. The portion sizes at Royal Spice are a plus. They serve you a lot of curry for the price, and isn't stingy about the rice. As someone who will come here alone most times, getting one curry is enough. The ambiance of the restaurant is bright and cozy and service has always been attentive. I will absolutely continue to visit Royal Spice. I haven't even been able to try out their lunch special, which I hear is a big hit!"

NaanStop

★★★★☆ 3.9 (137) • $$

"Friendly service and a great fast-casual restaurant with good prices. Have been here a couple of times and the food has been good every time. I enjoy the masala bowl, the portion is great and it's tasty. The samosas are delicious too. Great location too in Atlantic Station."

Tannour Mediterranean Grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (322) • $

"Tannour is a very casual spot, and it doesn't pretend to be anything. What I like about it is that it delivers on flavor.We got the falafel and shaved chicken - along with all the relevant toppings. Bursting with flavor. I highly recommend the sauces as a free option to provide some extra flair for your dish.Also got the baklava. It was delicious - but much smaller than expected.I was also happy that the environment was clean (perhaps because we were among the first to walk in).I'd be happy to return."

Arhiboo Shawarma

★★★★☆ 4.2 (112) • $

"If you are in search of flavors that make your tongue tingle with Mediterranean Glee and an added something something then, this is the place for you! Arhiboo Shawarma is a casual go-to, offering a mix of typical Middle Eastern fare, from gyros to falafel, in simple digs. Interior decor pretty minimal, but the food is very tasty.As the saying goes, "good things come in small packages". This small restaurant located in Stone Mountain off Memorial Drive and Rock Bridge Road is the best Mediterranean food. A humble family operated business. The lady that is at the counter is so lovely and friendly. Food is prepared to order, freshly cooked and you can see their kitchen from the counter while ordering and paying your bill.My first time coming here, went with a colleague of mine and we ordered the meat combination Shawarma plate which comes with two kinds of meats of your choice with Basmati, Rice, Greek Salad and Pita Bread. I choose for Lamb and Chicken as the meats. Large portions of meal, tendered meat, very flavorful and tasty food with minimal wait time. Basmati Rice was soft and fluffy just the way rice should be. They give you a ton of rice, get some extra sauce though.This place is just a counter seating. It is really a take out place with few places to sit. They have few chairs outside, you can use that when the inside is full or if you like to enjoy the patio style. Reasonable and affordable prices. Clean place and they also have drive-thru available. Go eat at this place, you won't be disappointed. As this place is in a shopping plaza, their is ample free parking in and around the restaurant. I would really recommend this place to give a try. I will be sure going back."

Bismillah Grill And Chinese

★★★★☆ 4.1 (12) • $$

"I just came here last night for dinner with Friends. We were a big group so I was thankful that they were able to accommodate all of us. We ordered a variety of dishes: lollipop chicken, chicken wings, shrimp chow mein, house special fried rice, soups, chili beef, etc. Standouts to me were the wings (spicy), lollipop chicken, the chicken corn soup & Thai soup (very spicy) & the fried rice. The chow mein was ok. A few friends got the lamb chops & chicken dishes & said they were decent but nothing amazing. Overall, I would come back to try more dishes since it's still a new establishment but wouldn't order certain things again."

Springreens at Community Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (31)

"I ended up checking this place out on a whim when I saw them on the Too Good to Go app. It's such an easy way to pick up a random dish allowing me check out a new biz so I always keep my eyes open for new places. Springreens stood out to me when I realized that it was Halal and that they had a mission to their meals, so I figured they were definitely worth a try. The restaurant is located in a strip mall and easy to find. Parking is a bit interesting but finding a spot was a breeze. When I entered on a weekend afternoon, I was surprised to see a number of guests inside chatting and eating away as it poured down outside. The restaurant interior is well thought out, with tall sitting booths in one area, a few tables and a nice little stage area in the back. I can imagine that they have large crowds and perhaps, events, in this space. There's also a good amount of space for a line to queue up right in front of their hot bar. The hot bar was full of different sides, meats and more. It smelled SO good in there. I was greeted and let the woman at the cash register know that I was picking up a Too Good to Go order and she quickly moved into action. If you're not familiar with the aforementioned app, it offers some great deals of varying prices at different restaurants all over. The trick is, you don't know what you're going to receive until you get to the restaurant. I ended up receiving a baked chicken meal with a side of veggies, some mac & cheese and my choice of bread, I went with cornbread. The young lady who prepared my plate was not new to this at all, and loaded me up with all the goods. So appreciated! I was in and out within 10 minutes or less.The meal portion was great for me, even more than I expected for $8. The veggies were well-cooked but not seasoned, but with how health is in the country, I don't even blame them and perhaps I could use less salt in my life anyways lol. The mac and cheese was good, would have loved more cheese, but the crust was nice and brown, and it was a good portion. The chicken was delicious! Super moist and juicy, the skin was well-seasoned, best part of the plate.I will absolutely be returning to try more options and see what else they have going on!"

Ali N One Zabiha Halal Kitchen

★★★★★ 5 (4)

"I tried their hot today!!! Got 10 piece hot wings!!! The flavor was really rich & savory!it does come with frys too!! Will definantly try their other flavors next!!!"

Karachi Broast & Grill

★★★★☆ 4 (177)

"This is the real deal. I wish we had karachi food like this in Florida. I loved the food at Karachi broast. We ordered the chicken piece of karachi broast, burger and boti roll. All three things were amazing and I'm craving it today but I'm in Florida and not in Georgia. They have multiple locations in Georgia. The employee or owner was sweet and quirky, I was sad they weren't selling haleem anymore. But he was very frank about it because they were just not selling enough it, storing process is complicated plus he personally doesn't like it lol.Anyways, service was quick and good. I ordered desi style tea at the end which was strong chai, so good after that meal.Side note- love the fact that they had a prayer in the back if you wanted to pray. So many restaurants don't have that, I really liked that idea."