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The 8 Best Sushi Spots in Atlanta
"West Midtown folks really are blessed with some of the finest restaurants in town, and Eight Sushi is up there in terms of sushi and just overall excellence. Order the tuna crisp appetizer, topped with truffle oil, which smells and tastes heavenly with the umami popping off with every bite. They’re a chic date night spot, with a hip and trendy ambiance, and they’ve got a patio too if you’re more comfortable dining al fresco at this time."
"Eight sushi may be the new kid on the block, but it is already making waves through the restaurant scene in Atlanta. People are flocking to this Westside sushi for its fresh and contemporary take on sushi dishes. WIth a family in the Japanese food industry, this restaurant is the next step in an evolution of a family owned skill."
"In a city that likes its sushi joints to have sex appeal (see: Umi), Sushi Hayakawa is a conservative outlier. Set in a strip mall on Atlanta’s Buford Highway, Sushi Hayakawa has simple green walls, a smattering of tables, and a thick wooden sushi bar. Behind that bar is chef Atsushi Hayakawa, his signature red towel rolled around his head, slicing chunks of abalone flown in from Tokyo’s Tsukiji Fish Market."
"Chef Atsushi Hayakawa’s Buford Highway sushi house continues to dominate Atlanta’s sushi scene. Reservations are required and should be made well in advance; especially for those who want to watch Chef Hayakawa prepare dinner himself. The two-and-a-half hour honkaku omakase is a one-on-one, 14-course sushi extravaganza with the chef — a must for any sushi lover."
"DoravilleBuford Highway may not be the place you’d expect to find a high-end sushi bar. But really, it makes perfect sense: it’s tucked away from the hordes of Midtown and Buckhead, mostly frequented by Japanese families seeking authenticity. Go here for the real deal."
"In addition to serving stellar ramen here, Yakitori Jinbei also offers a pristinely packaged $70 omakase for takeout that includes a sashimi appetizer, sashimi, nigiri, and maki. Orders must be placed 48 hours in advance of pick up."
"The Spicy Peach in Toco Hills Town Center is said to offer kosher options. Consider checking out their delivery menu."
"BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir opened in 2007; the ornately carved temple is the largest of its kind outside the motherland, chiseled from Italian marble, Turkish limestone, and Indian sandstone. It’s free to enter, but guests are asked to bring one vegetarian canned good for donation."
"Start Your Trip at the Centennial Olympic Park Open from 7Am till 11PM, the Centennial Olympic Park, home of the Olympic Games of 1996, is now Atlanta’s main hub for art festivals, live entertainment, and various activities for children. Moreover, it is surrounded by many of Atlanta’s most famous landmarks, such as the College Football Hall of Fame, the Georgia World Congress Center, the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Georgia Aquarium, and many others."
"This lovely chain of trail-connected parks along Ponce de Leon Avenue was designed in the 1890s by Frederick Law Olmsted Sr., whose work included the Emerald Necklace of Boston, The Biltmore Estate in Asheville and New York City’s Central Park. These six segments of parks collectively form an Atlanta treasure."
"At Radial Cafe they believe that the best tasting food is also the greenest. They choose their produce from nearby farms because they’re committed to both quality and sustainability. The meals at this restaurant are creative, diverse, and rooted in the natural beauty of the land."
"Flying Biscuit Cafe has a handful of locations within and around Atlanta. All the locations have a cute, family friendly atmosphere. I love the bright, colorful walls and tablecloths."
"Traditional Alsatian dishes such as a superb onion tart and an equally superb berry tart. In between are a trio of tender spaetzle dishes, beef Burgundy and a slew of salmon entrees, all served in a small, charming, colorful dining room."
"One of Atlanta’s former names was Terminus, so named for its position as a major railway hub in the South. Get up close to that legacy while enjoying some seriously tasty Southern fare overlooking the tracks in Chamblee. The restaurant, fashioned out of a two-story nineteenth-century brick general store, is named for owner Mike Plummer’s favorite song by The Allman Brothers."
"And you only need one bite of the Chamblee Hot Chicken Biscuit at Southbound, an elegant New American and Southern eatery, to confirm it. Not feeling hot chicken?. Try the brisket yuca hash or Belgian Waffle, also sure to delight."