Mali Restaurant

(404) 874-1411

961 Amsterdam Ave
Atlanta, GA 30306 33.7875 -84.3555

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Neighborhoods: Morningside-Lenox Park, Northeast, Northeast

MALIRESTAURANT.COM

Hours:

Monday - Friday 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Monday - Thursday 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Friday - 5:30 - 11:30 pm

Saturday - 5:00 - 11:30 pm

Sunday - 5:00 - 10:30 pm

Price:

$

Last updated 10.15.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Outdoor Dining, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Carry Out, Bar Menu

Cuisine:

Thai, Sushi

Smoking Permitted:

Patio only

What People Are Saying About Mali Restaurant

Featured Review

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The Scene – You'd never guess that a post-office decor could attract such a loud, lively and youthful Virginia-Highland crowd--but it does. Traditional Thai dishes and a charming outdoor patio help. – – The Food – Ma Li is a solid entry in the growing ranks of Atlanta Thai restaurants. The Yin and Yan wontons filled with a ricotta-cheese mixture come lightly crispy with a terrific sweet-and-sour dipping sauce. There's also chicken wings stuffed with shrimp and veggies. The seafood pad thai is generous in both flavor and portion, but the winner is clearly the seafood in…

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To top off the experience, reach for the fragrant coconut ice cream.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. Nicely priced restaurant with great food and plenty of parking.
  2. It's situated in the beautiful, relaxed Virginia-Highlands area, yet the inside of the restaurant is beautiful, dimly lit, and very romantic.
  3. At the end of my meal, I had a glass of wine at the bar which is worthwhile since the friendly owner decided to chat me up, which was a fun way to cap off the night.
  4. If you are looking for good Thai food and a relaxing atmosphere, give this place a try.
  5. Great atmosphere, good food and a friendly staff.
  6. The atmosphere and service are also incredible.
  7. This restaurant combines friendly service with outstanding food and a wonderful location.
  8. While I enjoy a low-key atmosphere, the decor is more "friendly neighborhood" than the modern chic that that I think they are trying for.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. Enjoy a glass of wine with your meal and it's the perfect evening!
  2. At the end of my meal, I had a glass of wine at the bar which is worthwhile since the friendly owner decided to chat me up, which was a fun way to cap off the night.
food quality
90.22000312805176% positive
  1. The food is excellent.
  2. One of the best Thai food restaurant in Atlanta area
  3. Awesome food!
  4. We had dinner at MA Li and found the food and service just wonderful.
  5. the staff was very friendly and the food was good, although the portions were smaller than what i expected, which i guess is why they can afford to have competitive prices.
  6. People complain that the patio is too tight, I'm amazed they even care after such great food.
  7. So in short, good food, but crappy seating arrangements.
  8. ordered the Yin & Yang app, which was heavenly crispy Wontons, filled with Ricotta Cheese, w/ a tangy Sweet and Sour dipping sauce.
  9. Great food (both the Thai and Sushi), patio, service, and with reasonable prices.
  10. We also had a sushi roll with unagi- very good but the crunchy tuna roll and firecracker roll I have had in the past are better.
  11. But if you want great food and a relaxed atmoshere with excellent service then it can not be beat.
  12. The food was good from what i remember when my gf and I went.
  13. had the best experiance and the food was yummy!
  14. In an area packed full of Thai places, Ma Li distinguishes itself with absolutely incredible service and food that at least as good as any of the more well-known places.
  15. Great Thai food, delicious sushi, attentive service, wonderful porch dining overlooking a tree-lined street in one of the more beautiful nei.
  16. They offer a wide selection of authentic Thai cuisine and fresh sushi.
  17. The food is wonderful and the sushi is great too.
  18. My favorite dishes are Mali's Own Grilled Chicken, Seafood in a Claypot and Majestic Catfish.
  19. The food is INCREDIBLE and they are all reasonably priced.
  20. really enjoy the food here as they also feature sushi as well.
  21. am a big fan of Asian food and one of my coworker recommend this Thai restaurant in virginia Highland area (which is a great place to hangout during the weekend).
  22. have been here numerous times and never had a bad meal.
  23. The whole experience was excellent, and priced reasonalbly, compared to high-end Thai establishments, that serve the same quality food.
  24. The food was so good that I decided to try the sushi as well as was equally impressed, particularly with the Crispy Tuna roll, which was both fresh and delicately prepared.
  25. Nicely priced restaurant with great food and plenty of parking.
  26. Try the soft shell crab -- delicious.
  27. This place has great Thai food that not too many people know about.
  28. The Larb, a dish that very few restaurants can get right, was perfect, with the right texture and blend of spice and lime flavors.
  29. The flavors were perfect with some fresh basil thrown in- yummy.
  30. and did I mention that everything is very fresh!
  31. The food was decent, but small portions, definitely not worth the price.
  32. Wonderful food
  33. OK food, mediocre experience - not recommended
  34. At the end of my meal, I had a glass of wine at the bar which is worthwhile since the friendly owner decided to chat me up, which was a fun way to cap off the night.
  35. good enough, and I am offended that I was charged full price for a meal that was barely touched because of the pest control problem you have in the restaurant.
  36. If you are looking for good Thai food and a relaxing atmosphere, give this place a try.
  37. The food did not taste as good as it would have if we hadn't seen a certain six-legged creature.
  38. Mali's Tom Yum soup is unbelievably delicious.
  39. The sushi was also a bit pricey.
  40. This restaurant combines friendly service with outstanding food and a wonderful location.
  41. the place looks nice, but the food is expensive.
  42. But instead of offering us a discount or a free meal in hopes of keeping the customer happy, the check was just placed on our table.
  43. Great atmosphere, good food and a friendly staff.
  44. Friendly staff, attentive management, delicious food and all under the roof of this quaint Virginia Highland treat.
  45. Enjoy a glass of wine with your meal and it's the perfect evening!
  46. The Thai food is incredible, and I was particularly impressed with the complex spicy and sweet flavors of the Masaman curry.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. Everything on the menu is great and the price.
  2. They have a very nice, well-rounded menu, including Sushi.
  3. They offer a wide selection of authentic Thai cuisine and fresh sushi.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. Mali is the best Thai restaurant in Atlanta.
  2. One of the best Thai food restaurant in Atlanta area
  3. If you are looking for good Thai food and a relaxing atmosphere, give this place a try.
  4. Ma Li's is by far the best Thai restaurant in Atlanta.
  5. Mali restaurant is a bit of a pleasant surprise for me since it locates just a few mile from Surin (another great place).
  6. am a big fan of Asian food and one of my coworker recommend this Thai restaurant in virginia Highland area (which is a great place to hangout during the weekend).
  7. Probably my favorite restaurant in Atlanta, and it's the perfect place for date.
  8. This is by far our favorite Thai restaurant.
  9. Really a nice place.
service
95.2400016784668% positive
  1. While I enjoy a low-key atmosphere, the decor is more "friendly neighborhood" than the modern chic that that I think they are trying for.
  2. Service is always friendly & fast.
  3. In an area packed full of Thai places, Ma Li distinguishes itself with absolutely incredible service and food that at least as good as any of the more well-known places.
  4. The atmosphere and service are also incredible.
  5. Great food (both the Thai and Sushi), patio, service, and with reasonable prices.
  6. Great atmosphere, good food and a friendly staff.
  7. But if you want great food and a relaxed atmoshere with excellent service then it can not be beat.
  8. We had dinner at MA Li and found the food and service just wonderful.
  9. My girlfriend and I indicated we would like the check and, although the waitress asked, a box for the majority of our diner wouldn?
  10. The servers are very friendly, the service is great!
  11. The servers are not so friendly.
  12. The service was great for the most part.
  13. The servers are friendly and attentive.
  14. Service is very friendly, since this is a family owned establishment.
  15. the staff was very friendly and the food was good, although the portions were smaller than what i expected, which i guess is why they can afford to have competitive prices.
  16. At the end of my meal, I had a glass of wine at the bar which is worthwhile since the friendly owner decided to chat me up, which was a fun way to cap off the night.
  17. Friendly staff, attentive management, delicious food and all under the roof of this quaint Virginia Highland treat.
  18. love this restaurant and am not sure why people pack out Surin and Harrys.
  19. Great Thai food, delicious sushi, attentive service, wonderful porch dining overlooking a tree-lined street in one of the more beautiful nei.
  20. This place has great Thai food that not too many people know about.
  21. This restaurant combines friendly service with outstanding food and a wonderful location.
value
72.22000122070312% positive
  1. The sushi was also a bit pricey.
  2. Everything on the menu is great and the price.
  3. the staff was very friendly and the food was good, although the portions were smaller than what i expected, which i guess is why they can afford to have competitive prices.
  4. I'm a huge MF fan but I tried Mali after seeing them on the "best of" list and WOW.
  5. The food was decent, but small portions, definitely not worth the price.
  6. the place looks nice, but the food is expensive.
  7. wonderful restaurant where you are getting more for the money!
  8. good enough, and I am offended that I was charged full price for a meal that was barely touched because of the pest control problem you have in the restaurant.
  9. Great food (both the Thai and Sushi), patio, service, and with reasonable prices.
1 Star Rating: Poor

01/05/11

don't waste your time there

by thespanishchef

Had a reservation and still waited outside thirty minutes to get our table, it also took an hour and half to get my meal and another half hour to get my ticket, Was a waste of my time. The restaurant doesn't look like it does on the photos on their website. Spent 200 dollars for bad service. don't waste your money here.The manager didn't care when I told him that the service was bad, he kept giving me excuses.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/14/10

perfectly prepared food

by chalbrook

If there’s one word that would describe this place, it would be FANTASTIC. The food and the service exemplifies excellence. I loved the tangy flavor of of my entree. It was perfectly prepared. The service was certainly one of the best we had. I had a very gratifying experience here at Mali.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/14/10

had a good time

by ChoosyGabby

i like that Mali offers wine to go with the food, as i am an avid wine drinker. the staff was very friendly and the food was good, although the portions were smaller than what i expected, which i guess is why they can afford to have competitive prices.

  • Pros: good food, wine available
  • Cons: small portions
4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/05/08

a perfect "Dinner for Two" place

by BeenThereAndDoneThat

Its hard to single out a "Best" feature of this place. Friendly staff, attentive management, delicious food and all under the roof of this quaint Virginia Highland treat. I especially like the mix of outdoor and indoor space when temperatures permit.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/28/08

One of the best Thai food restaurant in Atlanta area

by skim301

I recently just moved to Great Atlanta area and was trying to expand my list of place to go and thing s to do in the new environment. I am a big fan of Asian food and one of my coworker recommend this Thai restaurant in virginia Highland area (which is a great place to hangout during the weekend). Mali restaurant is a bit of a pleasant surprise for me since it locates just a few mile from Surin (another great place). I really enjoy the food here as they also feature sushi as well. The service was great for the most part. The best part of the restaurant is the Patio that me and my friends really enjoy. It is now on the list of my favorite restuarant in town.

  • Pros: Great Thai food, Reasonable price
  • Cons: If there is a nice bar or place tohangout after the meas would be perfect

The Details on Mali Restaurant

Place Categories:

  • great thai food
  • great service
  • nice place
  • really good sushi
  • very friendly servers
  • enjoy lowkey atmosphere
  • great patio
  • very fresh everything
  • beautiful inside
  • full price
  • beautiful neighborhood
  • favorite dish
  • mediocre experience
  • great tempura vegetable appetizers
  • less full mali
  • very friendly staff
  • big mf fan
  • not great quality
  • great nothing
  • great plenty
  • bad meal
  • mediocre thai meals
  • best experiance
  • love thai restaurant
  • delicately prepared crispy tuna roll

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