Doc Chey's Noodle House

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1424 N Highland Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30306 33.7928 -84.3522

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Neighborhoods: Morningside-Lenox Park, Northeast, Northeast

DOCCHEYS.COM

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Last updated 8.07.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Family-Friendly Dining, Outdoor Dining, Lunch Spot, Cheap Eats, Notable Wine List

Cuisine:

Pan-Asian & Pacific Rim, Vegetarian, Asian, Noodle Shop

Smoking Permitted:

No

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What People Are Saying About Doc Chey's Noodle House

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The Scene – This popular neighborhood noodle shop makes a name for itself in the restaurant-heavy Highlands-Morningside area. Its menu of low-priced options appeals to the younger crowd who rents around here. Endearing in a slightly beat-up kind of way, Doc Chey's features a fun patio, plus functional community seating inside. Service is basic, sometimes friendly. – – The Food – Ultra-cheap and just exotic enough, this noodle shop specializes in Americanized Asian food with familiar vegetables and meat. Starters, including crispy shrimp rolls, scallion pancakes and a…

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The Extras:
Doc Chey's sells T-shirts with the slogan "Peace Love Noodles" in English and Chinese characters.
ambiance
80.0% positive
  1. “It can be a little loud at times but the atmosphere is fun and relaxed.”
  2. “It is like eating at a friends home- comfortable atmosphere.”
  3. “Great food in a family friendly atmosphere.”
  4. “the envirnoment is a bit noisy and a bit lacking on the romantic side, but it is a great place to go for a quick bite with friends.”
  5. “The place is very comfortable and inviting.”
  6. “At this location, they have long tables that you sometimes share with strangers (if you sit inside). I'm not really a people person so I usually sit on the patio.”
  7. “Convenient location, GREAT FOOD, reasonable prices and a fun atmosphere.”
food quality
75.51000118255615% positive
  1. “The sauce has always been one of my favorites.”
  2. “Never a good meal, RAMEN forgives at 10¢”
  3. “the noodles there are excellent.”
  4. “One of my favorites since college, good food at good prices.”
  5. “Ok, so Doc Shey's may not be the most authetic Thai dining experience in town, but where you can eat good food for under $10 a person?”
  6. “Doc Chey's is a great place to go if you are looking to sit on the patio eating noodles.”
  7. “and then to add $1 for chicken and I had maybe 1-1.5 oz is ridiculous.”
  8. “The Spicy Basil Chicken is to die for and shrimp rolls are excellent.”
  9. “But to call this authentic asian style noodle bowls is a misrepresentation in the grandest sense.”
  10. “All that's important is good food and good service.”
  11. “neighorhood jewell that has everything you could want, for a relaxed, scrumptious meal!”
  12. “The bright, colorful, fresh vegetables make each plate an appetizing adventure.”
  13. “The prices are very reasonable and the food is very good.”
  14. “go else where for the sake, but stick here for some great food!”
  15. “had the Chinese Lo Mein with steamed tofu, which was quite good.”
  16. “Maybe I just keep ordering the wrong thing, but the food here kind of sucks.”
  17. “The food is good, fresh and simple.”
  18. “mediocre experience, lukewarm food.”
  19. “Great food in a family friendly atmosphere.”
  20. “The food is fast and flavorful, service is friendly and quick, and a nice patio area for eating outside.”
  21. “I've eaten at a lot of Pan-Asian restaurants and Doc Chey's is tasty.”
  22. “Sure, they knock a dollar off with their cafeteria style dining, but realistically, the food quality is poor and the piddling amount saved isn't worth it.”
  23. “Sure, it isn't the best food ever, but for the price, it's tough to beat.”
  24. “My bf's dish (the Red Curry) was also nasty tasting, although it did have a noticeable *flavor”
  25. “The food is always fresh, the seasoning is always balanced, and the portions are always a great value for your $$.”
  26. “Our meal did not disappoint.”
  27. “Kung Pao is a really flavorful dish so I was surprised.”
  28. “C'mon guys, if anyone has ever had authentic Thai food before in his/her life, he/she would never go to this place and rank it as such.”
  29. “Good food, cheap prices!”
  30. “Loved the noodles and salad sitting outside overlooking the main drag.”
  31. “The char-grilled chicken used in making many of the dishes is homemade delicious.”
  32. “Their noodle bowls are *huge* and very tasty.”
  33. “I've heard people say that this may not be authentic blah blah blah.”
  34. “Great food.”
  35. “The portions are not that generous; not like the noodle soup houses on Buford Highway.”
  36. “The service was fast, efficient and the waitress staff was very knowledgable and helpful about the menu items It was almost like being in Thailand again, very very authentic.”
  37. “Although I can't think of the name of the dish right now, there's a tasty coconut-based noodle bowl that's a nice change of pace.”
  38. “couldn't care less if it was voted one of the best whatever food, but please, not Thai.”
  39. “The chicken in every noodle dish is dry.”
  40. “The fact is the have fresh, made to order food that is fast, cheap and filling.”
  41. “love the curry dishes, and the casual dining.”
  42. “Maybe they like food that is blah.”
  43. “They flavor their food extremely well, and portions and prices are excellent especially given their Virginia-Highlands locale.”
  44. “This is mediocre food(at best).”
  45. “This is great place to go to hang out with friend while sitting outside, have a good meal (generous portions) and not pay a heafty price.”
  46. “especially like their udon noodle bowl and their eggplant dishes, though the.”
  47. “And every dish is overpriced.”
  48. “Large portions, always good food.”
  49. “The food was incredible.”
menu variety
50.0% positive
  1. “The service was fast, efficient and the waitress staff was very knowledgable and helpful about the menu items It was almost like being in Thailand again, very very authentic.”
  2. “Not a huge menu, but everything on it is well thought out & excellent.”
overall
75.0% positive
  1. “This is great place to go to hang out with friend while sitting outside, have a good meal (generous portions) and not pay a heafty price.”
  2. “the envirnoment is a bit noisy and a bit lacking on the romantic side, but it is a great place to go for a quick bite with friends.”
  3. “Doc Chey's is a great place to go if you are looking to sit on the patio eating noodles.”
  4. “Not a good date place.”
service
86.42999649047852% positive
  1. “ve never had a problem with service there, and I really like their patio.”
  2. “Great food in a family friendly atmosphere.”
  3. “All that's important is good food and good service.”
  4. “The service is great!”
  5. “The food is fast and flavorful, service is friendly and quick, and a nice patio area for eating outside.”
  6. “I've heard people say that this may not be authentic blah blah blah.”
  7. “really don't know why people love this place so much.”
  8. “The restaurant is family friendly so there are alwa.”
  9. “My 5 year-old's favorite waiter is the tall guy with glasses who always rigs up the chopsticks for him.”
  10. “At this location, they have long tables that you sometimes share with strangers (if you sit inside). I'm not really a people person so I usually sit on the patio.”
  11. “The service was fast, efficient and the waitress staff was very knowledgable and helpful about the menu items It was almost like being in Thailand again, very very authentic.”
  12. “So good, such good service, so cheap.”
  13. “The service is great and the value is unbeatable.”
  14. “service is nice and speedy.”
value
73.08000087738037% positive
  1. “this place is great for the value.”
  2. “The food is always fresh, the seasoning is always balanced, and the portions are always a great value for your $$.”
  3. “And every dish is overpriced.”
  4. “It is good, and it is cheap, though certainly not the best cheap eats in town by far!”
  5. “One of my favorites since college, good food at good prices.”
  6. “Pretty pricey for what you get.”
  7. “Ultra large portions that taste great on a student's budget.”
  8. “Everyone would love to know where you're getting a better value.”
  9. “The fact is the have fresh, made to order food that is fast, cheap and filling.”
  10. “Their noodle bowls are *huge* and very tasty.”
  11. “Good Asian @good prices”
  12. “Sure, it isn't the best food ever, but for the price, it's tough to beat.”
  13. “Sure, they knock a dollar off with their cafeteria style dining, but realistically, the food quality is poor and the piddling amount saved isn't worth it.”
  14. “Large portions, always good food.”
  15. “The prices are very reasonable and the food is very good.”
  16. “Not a huge menu, but everything on it is well thought out & excellent.”
  17. “So good, such good service, so cheap.”
  18. “Good food, cheap prices!”
  19. “The service is great and the value is unbeatable.”
  20. “Convenient location, GREAT FOOD, reasonable prices and a fun atmosphere.”
  21. “Is this the best value in Atlanta?”
  22. “The portions are not that generous; not like the noodle soup houses on Buford Highway.”
  23. “This is great place to go to hang out with friend while sitting outside, have a good meal (generous portions) and not pay a heafty price.”
  24. “They're always winning "Best of Atlanta" awards year after year (best pan-asian, best chinese, best cheap eats, etc.), and they have quite the portfolio on their website to prove it.”
  25. “They flavor their food extremely well, and portions and prices are excellent especially given their Virginia-Highlands locale.”
  26. “Portions were large, incredibly good and the price was very reasonable.”
wait time
70.0% positive
  1. “the envirnoment is a bit noisy and a bit lacking on the romantic side, but it is a great place to go for a quick bite with friends.”
  2. “At this location, they have long tables that you sometimes share with strangers (if you sit inside). I'm not really a people person so I usually sit on the patio.”
  3. “The food is fast and flavorful, service is friendly and quick, and a nice patio area for eating outside.”
2 Star Rating: Below Average

12/20/10

Fast Food Thai

by shert

It's exactly what you expect, fast food Fazoli version of Asian noodles. We got the spicy basil noodles and it was spicy, but flavorless. The Thai Basil rolls were pretty good though. Wouldn't come back here, but is a good way to get kids or picky eaters introduced to Asian cuisine because it's pretty bland and Americanized.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/15/10

I'm addicted to Doc Chey's Chicken Massaman!

by penley1

I have been going to Doc Chey's for years and I absolutely love, love, LOVE the Chicken Massaman! I also love all their tasty appetizers - especially the edamame and shrimp rolls. I always experience GREAT service and the food quality is excellent. I wish that they would open one in the Brookhaven area, but my waist line would probably suffer because I would eat there all the time!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/14/10

Everything was awesome

by bark2themoon

I’m not sure how we got to this place, but I'm glad we did. I had a very great dining experience at Doc Chey's. The food was excellently prepared and the quality of the food also reflects the type of service they provided. Everything was awesome.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/25/10

A place I couldn't live without

by Adam Johnson

Dear Doc Chey's Pad Thai with Chicken,

I love you. I love you so much. I don't know what I'd do without you. Whenever I am in the mood for Americanized Asian food, which happens quite often, I must have you. You are so good. And I'm sure you're friends are good too, like Japanese Teriyaki Udon or Spicy Szechuan stir-fry. In fact, everytime I come to see you I look at the menu, and I think to myself, "Self, maybe you should try something different this time." But then Self is all like "Screw that. I'll have the pad thai." Self always wins. So I just wanted to let you know that you are delicious and I don't know what I'd do without you.

Love,

Adam

  • Pros: cheap eats, generous portions
  • Cons: nothing comes to mind
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/24/08

Fantastic!

by DZM2

This is one of my favorite places. Big bowls of noodle and rice dishes! Absolutely yummy. Prices are low. The edamame appetizer is pretty good. They also do a lot of takeout business. Con: At this location, they have long tables that you sometimes share with strangers (if you sit inside). I'm not really a people person so I usually sit on the patio.

  • Pros: Prices, food, takeout service
  • Cons: Seating

The Details on Doc Chey's Noodle House

Place Categories:

  • good thai food
  • great little place
  • good service
  • good cheap prices
  • mediocre lukewarm food
  • comfortable fun atmosphere
  • very tasty noodle bowls
  • never good meal
  • loved noodles
  • favorite restaurant
  • overpriced dish
  • great option
  • convenient location
  • great patio
  • not that good date place
  • great value
  • recommend highly
  • not good food quality
  • love kids
  • good generous portions
  • not best cheap eats
  • especially like eggplant dishes
  • nasty red curry
  • love curry dishes
  • favorite waiter

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