Ethnic Eats in the A-T-L

Updated: December 22, 2008

A taste of the world in our own backyard: From Morrocan to Indonesian, discover the international flavor of spicy, savory dishes on Buford Highway and all around Atlanta. But yeah, mostly on Buford Highway.

Where to Eat

  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Mezza
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    2751 Lavista Rd, Decatur, GA 30033 (map)

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Mali Restaurant
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    961 Amsterdam Ave, Atlanta, GA 30306 (map)

    High-energy Virginia-Highland types crowd this unassuming space for often-excellent Thai dishes.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Cho Dang Tofu House
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    5907 Buford Hwy, Doraville, GA 30340 (map)

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Panahar Bangladeshi Cuisine
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    3375 Buford Hwy NE Ste 1060, Atlanta, GA 30329 (map)

  5. 5 3.5 Star Rating: Average Madras Saravana Bhavan
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    2179 Lawrenceville Hwy, Decatur, GA 30033 (map)

  6. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Imperial Fez
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    2285 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 (map)

    Moroccan stalwart serves up multicourse feasts and belly dancers to curious Atlantans.

  7. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Las Palmeras
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    368 5th Street, Atlanta, GA 30308 (map)

    Hidden in a Midtown neighborhood, this low-priced Cuban restaurant is well worth seeking out.

  8. 8 3.5 Star Rating: Average Hae Woon Dae Bbq
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    5805 Buford Hwy NE Ste 5, Doraville, GA 30340 (map)

    No-frills Korean barbecue joint sandwiched in a seedy strip mall on Buford Highway.

  9. 9 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Honey Pig
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    3473 Old Norcross Rd Ste 304, Duluth, GA 30096 (map)

    The 'burbs get another solid ethnic eatery with this Korean beauty in Duluth.

  10. 10 3.5 Star Rating: Average Persepolis Persian Cuisine
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    6435B Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30328 (map)

    Kabobs reign at this suburban home of authentic Persian cuisine.

  11. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended Queen of Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant
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    1594 Woodcliff Dr NE Ste G, Atlanta, GA 30329 (map)

    Standard Ethiopian fare exceeds expectations at this humble strip mall gem.

  12. 12 4 Star Rating: Recommended Sushi House Hayakawa
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    5079 Buford Hwy, Atlanta, GA 30340 (map)

    Art Hayakawa brings his signature style of super-authentic Japanese cuisine and sushi to a hidden spot off Buford Hwy.