Ultimate Guide to Asian Restaurants and Experiences in Atlanta
Ultimate Guide to Asian Restaurants and Experiences in Atlanta
Flavors from the Far East hit all the right notes at these Atlanta restaurants. Atlanta’s penchant for global flavors is revered as the foremost destination for diverse cuisine in the Southeast, and the city’s iconic Buford Highway is only the beginning. Enjoy fresh-caught sushi, comforting bowls of ramen and Korean barbecue that’ll singe your eyebrows off if you aren’t careful. Hibachi grills with flavors from Japan and the Philippines are set ablaze and tossed with searing hot spices from Malaysia and Thailand. Dive in as we explore some of the hottest spots for Asian cuisine in the ATL.
CHINESE
Canton House
Indulge in dim sum delights and a full menu of Cantonese cuisine at two locations – one on Buford Highway and one in Duluth.
Where: 4825 Buford Highway; 2255 Pleasant Hill Road
Chinatown Food Court
While Atlanta doesn’t have a specific Chinatown area, this food court in Chamblee has options for everything: Chinese barbecue, ramen noodles and steaming soup dumplings. Come for an authentic experience and don’t miss the Asian bakery.
Where: 5383 New Peachtree Road
Grand China
Buckhead institution Grand China has served the neighborhood proudly since 1978. While an extensive menu of Chinese delicacies is par for the course, expect a mélange of Eastern flavors from Japan and Thailand, as well.
Where: 2905 Peachtree St. NE
Gu’s Kitchen
Try Sichuan street food at Gu’s Kitchen. Taste the sweet and spicy Zhong-style dumplings, passed down to chef Gu from an 1839 recipe by Shaobai Zhong, and make room for the handmade thick noodles.
Where: 4897 Buford Highway NE
Hsu’s Gourmet
Hsu’s Gourmet is Downtown’s de facto Chinese restaurant with street cred to boot, having served celebrities and busy travelers to the city’s meetings district for more than 35 years. Go classic with Peking duck or spice things up with General Tso’s chicken.
Where: 192 Peachtree Center Ave.
LanZhou Ramen
LanZhou Ramen satisfies customers with authentic, hand-pulled noodles and soup dumplings. The MICHELIN Recommended destination also features traditional Chinese appetizers and specialty dishes.
Where: 5231 Buford Highway NE
Masterpiece
Masterpiece is worth the drive to Duluth. The MICHELIN Bib Gourmand restaurant lacks frills but makes up for it with chef Riu Lui’s tongue-tingling Sichuan dishes like dong po pork (pork belly in a dark brown sauce) and fried eggplant coated in chili and pepper ash powders. Don’t worry, you can cool off with an order of cold (or hot) dan dan noodles.
Where: 3940 Buford Highway NE
Ruby Chow’s
Featuring small plates of yellowtail and short ribs, soft shell crab-steamed buns and noodles aplenty, Ruby Chow’s is a modern Chinese dining experience on the Eastside.
Where: 620 Glen Iris Drive NE
Urban Hai
An array of appetizers, small plates and shareable meat and noodle dishes represents many types of Chinese regional cuisines at Urban Hai in Midtown. Make a meal of the appetizers and small plates or go big with shareable entrees, but save a spot on the table for the pillowy scallion bubble pancake.
Where: 77 Twelfth St. NE
Xi’an Gourmet House (Midtown)
MICHELIN Recommended Xi’an Gourmet House (Midtown) offers counter service as eager customers find glorious hand-pulled biang biang noodles, steaming shrimp, lamb or pork dumplings and fresh salads, all from the Xi’an region of China.
Where: 955 Spring St.
FILIPINO
Estrellita
Bringing the flavors of the Philippines to Grant Park is Estrellita. While it seats only 20, the intimacy is like dining in the home of a friend. It’s that same personal vibe the owners want to impart to guests to drive education and appreciation for their cultural cuisine highlighted by marinated thinly sliced beef (bisktek), deep-fried pork belly (lechon kawali) and meat/seafood eggrolls (lumpia).
Where: 580 Woodward Ave. SE
KamayanATL
Find authentic and brilliant flavors from chef Mia Orino’s Kamayan ATL on Buford Highway. The MICHELIN Recommended dining destination channels traditional Filipino dining right down to the copious spreads of pancit noodles, different flavors of lumpia and fried pompano. Save room for the ube churros or the fanciful Halo Halo with shaved ice and condensed milk.
Where: 5150 Buford Highway NE
FUSION
Hawkers Street Food
At Hawkers, the fusion of Asian flavors spans everything from Thai and Korean to Malaysian and Chinese. Whether you go the rice and curry route, dig into a heaping bowl of noodles or get hands-on with dippable dumplings, meat skewers and roti, Hawkers is sure to stop you in your tracks.
Where: Multiple locations. There’s one at 661 Auburn Ave. NE, on the Beltline.
Salaryman
Find Japanese and Korean-inspired comfort food at this neighborhood restaurant and bar in Toco Hills. Salaryman serves up everything from poke rice balls and bibimbap to kimchi fried chicken and spicy ramen.
Where: 2941 North Druid Hills Road
Whiskey Bird
Whiskey Bird in Morningside delivers wildly inventive American-Asian fusion dishes. With a focus on yakitori, Whiskey Bird grills featured ingredients like chimichurri shrimp, octopus and sausage, and, of course, chicken, to perfection. Make a play for crispy rice with spicy tuna or salmon after you’ve downed a few skewers with friends.
Where: 1409 North Highland Ave. NE
INDIAN
Botiwalla
This Indian street grill is found in one of Ponce City Market’s food hall stalls and is the brainchild of chef Meherwan Irani. The upbeat dining spot created by the Chai Pani brand offers chargrilled meats turned into handheld rolls, puffed crisps filled with chutney and potatoes, and matchstick okra fries.
Where: 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE
Chai Pani Decatur
MICHELIN Recommended Chai Pani serves fun, affordable Indian street food in the diverse city of Decatur as chef Meherwan Irani dishes out chaat (street snacks), thalis, Indian sandwiches and self-proclaimed “mindblasting” desserts.
Where: 406 W Ponce de Leon Ave.
Zyka: The Taste
Since 1997, Zyka has served Hyderabadi-style cuisine to hungry Atlantans in Decatur. The longstanding Indian restaurant offers favorites like chicken tikka masala and a 14th-century North India specialty, Nehari with simmered beef shanks. A second location is in Alpharetta.
Where: 1677 Scott Blvd.
INDONESIAN
WIN – Taste of Bali
Experience Bali in Atlanta with the signature rijsttafel, which features a feast of multiple dishes paired with fried rice, or order a la carte beautiful seafood platters, crispy duck and ribs, all scented with Indonesian spices.
Where: 2285 Peachtree Road NE
JAPANESE
Eight Sushi Lounge
From elevated ingredients to creative presentation, it’s all about the art of expression at Eight Sushi Lounge, which fits perfectly in the trendy, West Midtown landscape. Explore innovative sushi rolls, iced-out platters of nigiri and sashimi or opt for the revered A5 wagyu.
Where: 930 Howell Mill Road NW
Fudo
Full of fun drinks and an expansive sushi list, Fudo fires on all cylinders. With rolls named after Hollywood blockbusters, small plates of Japanese fried chicken, sweet and spicy shrimp, and fresh sashimi, dining at this Chamblee sushi destination is a movie waiting to happen.
Where: 5070 Peachtree Blvd.
Hayakawa
At Hayakawa, a MICHELIN-starred restaurant in West Midtown, chef Atsushi Hayakawa sources his fish from Tokyo’s toyosu market to create a unique Japanese sushiya experience rarely found outside of Japan.
Where: 1055 Howell Mill Road
MF Sushi
The Kinjo brothers have been known in the Atlanta community for years and their Inman Park location is nothing short of poetic. Expect meticulously crafted rolls and an exclusive omakase experience at the sushi bar.
Where: 299 North Highland Ave. NE
Momonoki
From the team behind Brush Sushi, Izakaya Momonoki takes the formal Japanese dining experience casual in Midtown with an affinity for warming bowls of ramen, cooked and raw sushi bowls ,and katsu sandwiches.
Where: 95 Eighth St. NW
MUJŌ
The MICHELIN-starred MUJŌ offers a modern, edomae-style sushi-ya. This restaurant started as a pop-up. Executive chef J. Trent Harris now serves an omakase-only tasting experience at MUJŌ, complete with small plates that are followed by nigiri flown in from Japan.
Where: 691 Fourteenth St. NW
Nakato
Nakato has called Atlanta home for more than 45 years. With celebrated sushi, high-flying hibachi, omakase and private tatami dining, Nakato is a must-visit institution.
Where: 1776 Cheshire Bridge Road NE
O by Brush
When chef Jason Liang reopened his sushi restaurant Brush in Buckhead, he also opened a restaurant within a restaurant, O by Brush. Behind the counter, Liang presents his interpretation of omakase with Taiwanese and Japanese influences. Stop in for a delicious evening filled with bites such as wheel pie stuffed with monkfish and lots of beautifully presented nigiri, including shima aji, hay-smoked warayaki sawara and dry-aged hirame.
Where: 3009 Peachtree St
O-Ku
Offering guests an innovative take on traditional Japanese fare, O-Ku is a sushi destination for the modern age. With a lively rooftop and bar boasting sprawling views of Midtown, the only thing at O-Ku that could probably steer your gaze is the amazing specialty rolls.
Where: 1085 Howell Mill Road
Omakase Table
In Atlanta, a pop-up can morph into a restaurant with one Michelin Star. This happened to chef Leonard Yu whose pop-up ultimately became his Omakase Table restaurant in Atlanta’s West Midtown, with dishes like Wagyu beef poached in sukiyaki sauce with a quail egg, uni gohan with otoro. When it comes to nigiri, expect to find delectable bits like kawahagi topped with flash-frozen liver paste and seared sharkskin sole with engawa.
Where: 788 West Marietta St.NW
Tomo Japanese Restaurant
MICHELIN Recommended Tomo Japanese Restaurant in Buckhead offers an omakase experience focusing on plated courses and sushi with a personalized experience. The Chef’s Menu features a la carte dishes ranging from crispy okra tempura to shrimp dumplings, toro tartare, fresh nigiri and sushi.
Where: 3630 Peachtree Road NE
KOREAN
Char Korean Bar & Grill
If anyone ever said they’d never pay to go to a restaurant to cook their own food, then they’ve never visited Char Korean Bar & Grill. Choose from the Inman Park Korean fusion restaurant’s long list of offerings like Korean fried chicken, kimchi mac and cheese, and A5 wagyu katsu sando, or work for your dinner by grilling up your own selections of marinated beef, pork and seafood tableside.
Where: 299 North Highland Ave. NE
Gaja Korean Bar
Gaja Korean Bar in East Atlanta has consistently been recognized as one of Atlanta’s best choices for Korean cuisine since its pop-up days. See what the well-deserved hype is about and bless your taste buds with a few rounds of beef bulgogi, gochujang fried chicken and bibimbap beef.
Where: 491 Flat Shoals Ave. SE
Han Il Kwan
The MICHELIN Recommended Han Il Kwan serves traditional Korean recipes such as comforting stews, spicy soups and fresh grilled fish but the main attraction is the savory Korean barbecue that you can cook at the table.
Where: 5458 Buford Highway NE
Heirloom Market BBQ
Heirloom Market BBQ blends Southern barbecue with Korean marinades and spices, creating a uniquely distinct package in this small, pickup-only destination in a northern suburb of Atlanta. From the spicy Korean pork to tender brisket, sweet and spicy tofu and both traditional Southern and kimchi slaw, it’s possible to create a diverse plate of flavors at this MICHELIN Bib Gourmand spot.
Where: 2243 Akers Mill Road SE
Kwan’s Deli and Korean Kitchen
Aside from the American breakfast, deli sandwiches and salads, this casual corner shop offers authentic Korean dishes in the heart of Downtown. Regulars can’t stop talking about the bulgogi and kimchi.
Where: 267 Marietta St. NW
Woo Nam Jeong (Stone Bowl House)
Situated in a nondescript shopping center on Buford Highway, MICHELIN Recommended Woo Nam Jeong serves traditional Korean fare in a casual setting. Bibimbaps served in dolsots (hot stone bowls) are the stars here in varieties like beef and mushrooms.
Where: 5953 Buford Highway NE
LOATIAN
Snackboxe Bistro
MICHELIN Recommended Snackboxe Bistro in Duluth introduced Laotian food to the Atlanta community with heaps of fried wings tossed in jeow bong sauce, steaming khao poon (vermicelli curry soup) and pork belly laap. Chef and owner Thip Athakhanh slightly blends her menu with Vietnamese and Thai food for even more variety in this bright spot in the northern suburbs.
Where: 1960 Day Drive NW, Duluth
MALAYSIAN
Food Terminal
MICHELIN Recommended Food Terminal reflects the cuisine of Malaysia with a gigantic menu of choices, quite heavy in Asian-style street food.
Where: 5000 Buford Highway, Duluth, and 1000 Marietta Street NW, Westside, with other locations around the city.
Mamak
Large, affordable portions at Mamak are perfect for sharing, so bring a few friends when you explore the menu. Malaysian classic sinclude rendang beef, nasi lemak (delicious, flavorful coconut rice) and hokkien mee, a Penang specialty with stir-fried noodles.
Where: 5150 Buford Highway
Top Spice
Top Spice has been serving Thai and Malaysian cuisine to hungry Atlantans since 1995. Get a taste of Malaysia with roti canai — an Indian-influenced flatbread that’s fluffy, crispy and buttery, served with a rich and aromatic chicken and potato curry. Located in Toco Hills, Top Spice also offers excellent satay chicken and beef rendang, plus Thai favorites like massaman curry and soft shell crab in green curry.
Where: 3007 North Druid Hills Road
THAI
Chai Yo Modern Thai
The glam interiors and sexy décor at Chai Yo Modern Thai fit right into Atlanta’s luxe neighborhood of Buckhead with fare that’s far-reaching in terms of flavor and innovation by chef/owner DeeDee Niyomkul of Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft fame. Fall in love with traditional staples like pad Thai and leave inspired with updated takes on drunken noodles and curry.
Where: 3050 Peachtree Road NW
Nan Thai Fine Dining
This award-winning restaurant in Midtown offers traditional sautéed rice, meats and noodles, worthy introductions for the uninitiated. Green curry filet mignon, plus red curry duck and salmon stand at the ready for the real Thai lovers.
Where: 1350 Spring St. NW
Silom Thai & Sushi
Combining spicy Thai flavors with deftly prepared sushi and ramen, Silom Thai and Sushi Bar blends the best of both worlds in a lively atmosphere appropriate for its Buckhead address. It’s all about the curry on the Thai side of things with flavorful sushi rolls and comforting ramen bowls.
Where: 3345 Lenox Road NE
Talat Market
Chefs Parnass Lim Savang and Rod Lassiter’s Talat Market in Summerhill uses traditional techniques to create vibrant flavors. The MICHELIN Recommended restaurant offers brilliant tapioca pork dumplings, smoked beef short ribs and seafood pancakes.
Where: 112 Ormond St. SE
Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft
For many Atlantans, chef DeeDee Niyomkul’s first Thai foray, Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft was the gateway into contemporary Southeast Asian cuisine. With a focus on street food, spicy noodles, pan-fried fish and even a build-your-own curry concept, this should be the first step into the world of Thai cuisine for the uninitiated.
Where: 1745 Peachtree Road NW
VIETNAMESE
Le Colonial
Exquisite execution and attention to detail are the hallmarks of French-Vietnamese concept Le Colonial. Spicy soups and curry play well with small plates of shrimp and pork rolls touched with Vietnamese spices in this Buckhead Village restaurant.
Where: 3035 Peachtree Road NE
Le Fat
Modern Vietnamese cuisine and chic environs are the perfect mix at West Midtown’s Le Fat. Try not to fill up on rounds of shrimp and pork-packed rolls, soft-shell crab bao buns and bright papaya salad before you cozy up to warm clay pot chicken, crab noodles and bowls of braised pork belly.
Where: 935 Marietta St. NW
Lee’s Bakery
For years, locals have flocked to this tiny spot off Buford Highway for affordable bánh mì, pho, specialty plates and smoothies. Mr. and Mrs. Lee prepare their Vietnamese sandwiches with freshly baked bread prepared in-house, which is why it’s been consistently voted best bánh mì in the city.
Where: 4005 Buford Highway NE
Nam Phuong
Consistently awarded as one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in America, Nam Phuong brings an authentic dining experience rooted in traditional flavors. Just try and tear yourself away from the fish sauce-glazed chicken wings, braised duck soup and more classics at this unassuming heavy hitter.
Where: 4051 Buford Highway NE
We Suki Suki
While this mini food hall in East Atlanta Village unites a global collection of flavors from Afro-Latin cuisine to specialty sandwiches, it’s the Vietnamese vibes that shine. Steaming bowls of pho filled with beef and chicken and crave-worthy banh mi sandwiches will keep you coming back for more.
Where: 479-B Flat Shoals Ave. SE
Check out our Ultimate Guide to Asian-Owned Businesses in Atlanta and discover other flavors and authentic traditional dishes from around the world using our guide to Global Flavors at Atlanta’s Top International Restaurants.
Farmers Markets
Eat Local, Sustainably Grown Food
ATL Farmers Markets
Get ready to fill your basket with colorful berries, juicy peaches, crisp okra and handmade pumpkin pies. Atlanta’s farmers markets are packed with the season’s best every single week. Being the City in the Forest and offering seasonalities, it’s no surprise that there are plenty of farms near and within the city. Atlanta’s commitment to local agriculture and sustainable food continues to grow stronger every year, making it easier than ever to support regional farmers and artisan makers. From organic produce to specialty goods, Atlanta’s markets offer a feast for the senses and a way to connect with the local community. Here’s where to find the freshest produce, knick-knacks and gifts year-round.
East Atlanta Village Farmers Market
Started in 2006 East Atlanta Village Farmers Market is one of Atlanta’s longest-standing markets, offering fresh, seasonal produce, organic meats, dairy, eggs, artisan breads and handmade goods like soaps and jewelry. Enjoy chef-led cooking demos that highlight local ingredients and flavors. Open Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m., March through November. (rain or shine), the market is located across from Midway Pub. Parking is available behind the pub or along Stokeswood Avenue. MARTA bus lines No. 9, No. 34, No. 4 and No. 107 provide easy access.
Where: 572 Stokeswood Ave.
Emory Farmers Market
Emory Farmers Market brings fresh, locally sourced produce and artisan goods to the university community, offering an opportunity for students, faculty and visitors to connect with local vendors. Held regularly on McDonough Plaza, the market features a variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables, baked goods and sustainable products.
Where: Cox Hall Pedestrian Bridge, 569 Asbury Circle
Freedom Farmers Market
Freedom Farmers Market, located outside the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library near Freedom Park for more than a decade, brings sustainably grown, local foods to intown Atlanta. Year-round on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon, you’ll find fresh produce, dairy, grass-fed meats, handmade pasta, preserves and baked goods. Enjoy coffee and pastries while browsing or listening to live music. The market is accessible via walking or biking trails from Downtown to Little Five Points, Candler Park, and nearby MARTA bus lines No. 6 and No. 16, or by car.
Where: 453 Freedom Parkway NE
Grant Park Farmers Market
Grant Park Farmers Market, located across from the Beacon in Grant Park, is a popular spot for fresh, locally grown produce, meats, artisanal foods, jams, pickled treats and Latin bites like pupusas. With plenty of seating and picnic areas, it’s perfect for a relaxing Sunday morning. The market is open year-round on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, but will usually close the last week of the year. Free street parking is available throughout the neighborhood.
Where: Beacon Atlanta, 1039 Grant St. SE
MARTA Markets
MARTA Farmers Markets are a convenient way to access fresh, local produce and goods across Atlanta. Located at various MARTA stations — including Five Points, West End and Decatur — MARTA Markets are easily accessible for commuters and residents alike. Each market features a selection of seasonal fruits and vegetables, baked goods, artisan cheeses, honey and locally sourced meats. The markets operate on various weekdays in the afternoon, providing a perfect post-work shopping opportunity.
- West End (Tuesdays and Fridays)
- HE Holmes (Wednesdays)
- Bankhead (Wednesdays)
- College Park (Thursdays)
- Kensington (Thursdays)
- Doraville (Fridays)
Check the Community Farmers Markets website for specific locations and schedules.
Morningside Farmers Market
Morningside Farmers Market, Atlanta’s first market requiring all produce to be certified organic and sold directly by farmers, offers an exceptional selection year-round. Shop organic-only stands for fresh soups, cookies, pastries, heirloom garlic, wild plums, cold-pressed juices, seasonal flowers and artisan crafts. Find local vegetables, fruits, mushrooms and meats raised on 100% organic, GMO-free feed. Open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., the market is located across from Alon’s Bakery, beside Morningside Kitchen in Virginia Highland. Free parking is available in the Morningside Village Plaza lot across the street.
Where: 1393 North Highland Ave. NE
Oakhurst Farmers Market
The Oakhurst Farmers Market, located in Decatur’s Oakhurst neighborhood at the corner of East Lake Drive and Oakhurst Boulevard at Sceptre Brewing Arts, is a vibrant weekly gathering spot for fresh, local goods. Operating every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. year-round (usually closed the last week of the year), this community-focused market offers organic fruits and vegetables, artisan bread, locally sourced meats, honey, homemade jams and fresh-cut flowers. Visitors can also enjoy live music and participate in family-friendly activities.
Where: 630 East Lake Drive, Decatur
Peachtree Center Green Market
The Green Market at Peachtree Center offers a lunchtime shopping experience Downtown. Peachtree Center, a bustling hub with more than 50 restaurants, shops and hotels, is linked by unique skywalks. Every Thursday around lunchtime, April through September, the Green Market features dozens of vendors selling local produce, eggs, honey, bread, cookies and more. Shoppers can take home jams, salsa and other treats. There is live music. Free parking is available in the 161 Peachtree Center Avenue Garage and the International Garage.
Where: 225 Peachtree St. NE
Peachtree Road Farmers Market
Peachtree Road Farmers Market, Atlanta’s largest producer-only market, offers certified naturally grown and organic produce, dairy and meats straight from the farmers themselves, supporting fair prices for all. Open Saturdays at the Cathedral of St. Philip, hours are 8:30 a.m. to noon from March through December. Shop fresh vegetables, meats, dairy and prepared foods. Limited on-site parking is available, so give yourself enough time to find a spot. Visit between late November and mid-December for a Holiday Artists Market that features more than 25 additional vendors selling arts, crafts and holiday gifts.
Where: 2744 Peachtree Road NW
Piedmont Park Green Market
The Green Market at Piedmont Park offers regionally grown produce, farm-fresh meats, artisan cheeses, baked goods, coffee, tea and fresh-cut flowers. Visitors enjoy live music, chef demonstrations, local food and a kid-friendly activity area. Open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., March through December, the market is currently set up behind Park Tavern in the parking lot at 10th Street and Monroe Drive.
Where: 500 Tenth St. NE
The Municipal Market
Known locally as the Curb Market, The Municipal Market in Sweet Auburn was established in 1918 and features fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, fish and baked goods. Home to 30 local vendors, it also houses a cooking school and popular eateries. Located in downtown Atlanta, the market is open Monday–Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visitors enjoy one hour of free parking with validation, and the market is a short walk from the GSU MARTA station along Jesse Hill Jr. Drive toward Grady Hospital.
Where: 209 Edgewood Ave. SE
Nearby Metro Atlanta Farmers Markets
Avondale Estates Farmers Market
The Avondale Estates Farmers Market is a community market. It is open every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shoppers can find fresh organic fruits and vegetables, artisan bread, homemade jams, locally roasted coffee and handcrafted goods here. The market also features live music at the Town Green and seasonal events.
Where: 22 North. Avondale Road, Avondale Estates
Brookhaven Farmers Market
The Brookhaven Farmers Market offers a variety of local fruits, vegetables, gourmet soups, freshly baked bread, humanely raised meats, dairy and specialty items like local honey. Shoppers can enjoy live music while browsing fresh produce and artisanal goods to take home. The market is open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon, April through November (rain or shine). Located in Brookhaven, the market is just 11 miles north of downtown Atlanta.
Where: 1375 Fernwood Circle NE, Brookhaven
Buford Highway Farmers Market
Buford Highway serves as Atlanta’s unofficial hub for global cuisine, offering a wide range of Vietnamese, Korean, Mexican, South American, Caribbean, West African and European foods. The Buford Highway Farmers Market is stocked with an extensive selection of diverse ingredients, spices, fruits and vegetables. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., the market is located about 15 miles from downtown Atlanta. Free parking is available.
Where: 5600 Buford Highway NE
Decatur Farmers Market
The Decatur Farmers Market is a vital part of the local independent movement in this connected community, where residents proudly embrace the “Indie-Catur” spirit. Visitors can select from a variety of locally grown organic and sustainable produce, flowers, bread and cage-free dairy products, as well as fresh-cut and cured meats, homemade sauces, jams, preserves and pickles. The market operates Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Decatur on Clairemont Avenue, from March through November. After 4:30 p.m., visitors can park in the upper parking deck next to the church at Commerce Drive for free. The lower parking deck is always free.
Where: 308 Clairemont Ave,, Decatur
Your Dekalb Farmers Market
The indoor DeKalb Farmers Market celebrates global cuisine, showcasing the flags of nearly 200 countries represented by its vendors. With more than 450 varieties of fruits and vegetables available, the market also features an extensive selection of natural herbs, spices and quality cuts of meat. If you’re looking for unique ingredients, this market is unmatched. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., it is located at the intersection of East Ponce de Leon Avenue and Laredo Drive, just two miles inside I-285 off Exit 40 (East Ponce de Leon).
Where: 3000 East Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur
East Point Farmers Market
The East Point Farmers Market is a community-based, volunteer-run market located in downtown East Point. Open year-round, it offers local and sustainable produce, artisan edibles and unique finds. Each week, shoppers can discover a variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh breads, locally roasted coffee, baked goods, organic granola, nut mixes and hot prepared meals. The market, which also hosts live music, operates Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Downtown Commons area, across from City Hall and a short walk to MARTA.
Where: 2757 East Point St., East Point
Marietta Square Farmers Market
The Marietta Square Farmers Market features more than 60 vendors each week, offering produce often unavailable in grocery stores. In addition to heirloom tomatoes, shoppers can find staples like potatoes, onions, squash and beans. Other offerings include heirloom salad mix, cut flower arrangements, local honey, herbal soaps, whole-grain bread, dog biscuits, and assorted jellies, jams and preserves. Garden herb plants are also available. Open year-round on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon, the market is one block north of Marietta Square.
Where: 41 Mill St., Marietta
Sandy Springs Farmers Market
The Sandy Springs Farmers Market is a producer-only market featuring locally grown produce, eggs, meats, artisan cheeses, breads, jams and prepared foods. Open Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon, April through November, the market offers live entertainment. Parking is available on the surface street, or in the parking deck (the first two hours are free).
Where: 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs
Serenbe Farmers Market
The Serenbe Farmers and Artists Market is a certified organic market located in the wellness community of Serenbe. If you live in the area or are staying at Serenbe, support local businesses while shopping for fresh, locally grown organic produce, baked goods, infused olive oils and more at this intimate market held in the community’s Grange neighborhood. Open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., April through October, Serenbe is situated in Chattahoochee Hills, about 35 miles south of Atlanta. Parking is available along Serenbe Lane.
Where: 9110 Selborne Lane, Chattahoochee Hills
Stone Mountain Farmers Market
The Stone Mountain Farmers Market, which takes place at Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, happens weekly on Wednesdays from 4. to 7 p.m. This market features a diverse selection of locally grown produce, teas, salsas, pickled products, baked goods and lemonade, allowing shoppers to support local farmers and artisans.
Where: 5135 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain
Looking for more shopping, check out our guide to shopping local at Atlanta’s festivals.
Fearless Innovation
A Cookbook Series Unveiling Atlanta’s Untold Food Story
ATLANTA’S FOOD STORY
Fearless Innovation Vol. 1
Atlanta’s food story has been told by many people over the years but none with the focus and passion that chef Taria Camerino has brought to this project. We invited Taria to curate and author this book not only because she is a talented chef in her own right, but also because she has a unique perspective on the food scene in Atlanta, having lived and worked here for several decades. Taria brought a level of passion to this project not only in her personal quest to elevate the awareness of the Atlanta food scene, but also in her desire to understand the complex social history of race relations, Atlanta’s role in the American civil rights movement, and the impact of all of this on Atlanta’s dining scene.
WHAT UNITES US
Fearless Innovation Vol. 2
This book explores the impact the immigrant community of Atlanta has on the food being served in restaurants across the city. Atlanta is a cosmopolitan city made up of many immigrant cultures. That fact can be traced to the number of Fortune 500 companies headquartered here, the concentration of renowned institutions of higher learning and, of course, the presence of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the world’s busiest and most efficient. Atlanta enjoys large Korean, Taiwanese, Vietnamese and Indian communities in addition to South African, Brazilian and Mexican populations. A visit to Buford Highway Farmers Market will establish very quickly, through the dedicated country aisles, that there are many Russians, Chinese, Japanese Jamaicans, Nigerians, Ethiopians, Thais, Laotians and so many more nations that call Atlanta home.
The goal is to make you hungry – hungry to explore this city, hungry to meet our chefs, hungry to learn innovative ways to combine ingredients, and, above all, hungry to eat every single one of the dishes.
—Author and Chef Taria Camerino
This episode of the Taste: Atlanta TV series tells the story of the making of Fearless Innovation: Atlanta’s Food Story.
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