Surin Of Thailand

The Scene – Located in the heart of the Highlands, this popular restaurant draws heavily from the local crowd of good-looking 20-somethings. Inside the large, simply decorated dining room, long and closely spaced tables create a noisy conviviality that's ideal for first or second dates, or get-togethers with friends. Service is fast-moving, but sometimes lacks personality. – – The Food – The fact that this mainstream Thai restaurant is always busy testifies more to its consistency and reasonable prices than to its authenticity or imagination. Favorites like Panang…

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ambiance	95.83000183105469% positive	“love the food and the atmosphere is romantic and calming.” “If you like sushi, check out the Buckhead location.” “Surin is located in really good location but there are very litmied parking (i mean it !” “While the atmosphere is nice at Surin, Ive tried about a half-dozen entrees and Ive experienced nothing but mediocre Thai cuisine.” “The place and atmosphere look nice, but as for the food.” “Also, it is in a good location so that you can visit a good bar or go for a nice walk afterwards.” “The entrees are reasonable oriced and the location is great.” “Mediocre food, nice atmosphere” “Great food, great location!” “THe location is the best!” “Service was great, food was great, atmosphere was great (a little romantic).” “This place has a great Virginia-Highland location.”
drinks	100.0% positive	“have always received great service, drinks, and food here.” “The drinks are pretty good.” “Also, it is in a good location so that you can visit a good bar or go for a nice walk afterwards.” “loved their Thai iced tea and BBQ chicken.” “The drinks were great.” “Great food, great drinks, great place to eat!” “Surins is a trendy spot with good food and great drinks.”
food quality	88.29999923706055% positive	“Low-priced entrees come with a bowl of Surin's fabulous coconut soup and the service is great.” “The food at surin are "Not Expensive” “They offer several dinner entrees for almost half off and they'll add a cup of the oh so good cocunut soup!” “This food is so good I have to give it a 5 star.” “The place and atmosphere look nice, but as for the food.” “Of course, you must start with the coconut chicken soup which is absolutely delicious and comes to your table in a big flaming bowl.” “loved their Thai iced tea and BBQ chicken.” “Service was great, food was great, atmosphere was great (a little romantic).” “Great food, great drinks, great place to eat!” “They offer the pretty standard thai dishes and the curry was good and spicy.” “The menu is Thai, and the quality of the food and the sizes of the portions are both very good.” “But the food is SO good that none of that matters to me.” “Surins is a trendy spot with good food and great drinks.” “Certainly either Pad Thai or Ma Li are more authentic.” “found something on the menu that I wanted to modify slightly and the kitchen had no problems making the change and my food was excellent.” “love the food and the atmosphere is romantic and calming.” “The Sweet and Sour Chicken is wonderful but I have been disappointed with the traditional pad thai dish and spicy spaghetti.” “Well, it's Monday, May 14, 2007, and I'm on my way to enjoy the best Thai food in the "A"!” “The service is polite and hepful to those unfamiliar with Thai food.” “The herbal taste and heat of authentic Thai was completely absent.” “am not a big fan of Thai food in general, but this place was amazing.” “Great food, great location!” “I've tried several dishes at this restaurant, and ALL of them have been superb!” “But the food is very good.” “If you like sushi, check out the Buckhead location.” “While the atmosphere is nice at Surin, Ive tried about a half-dozen entrees and Ive experienced nothing but mediocre Thai cuisine.” “This is American Thai and has little to no resembles to authentic Thai restaurants.” “This is by far the best restaurant to get some Tai food.” “The food was excellent and the service was great.” “The food was quite good, but the service was horrible.” “Their food is absolutely delicious.” “excellent food and prompt service” “have always received great service, drinks, and food here.” “the coconut soup is good though.” “But this is not authentic Thai cuisine.” “Great prices and great food.” “Great Thai food, great service.” “won't call it the best Thai food I've ever had, but it's good for the price.” “Mediocre food, nice atmosphere” “The food is poor quality and inauthentic.” “love this restaurant, even though it has a few flaws, because the food is delicious.” “ITs affordable, wonderful staff, never had to wait long and love the food.” “This place is definitely added to the list of great food places in Atlanta.” “Everyone's food was amazing!” “Now, I have seen long lines on these extremely busy nights, but obvoiusly, the people waiting value excellent food.” “No, it probably isn't the most "authentic" Thai food out there, so if you're looking for that you may be disappointed.” “Great food!”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“The wait staff are helpful and friendly in suggesting menu items and customs of Thailand.” “The menu is Thai, and the quality of the food and the sizes of the portions are both very good.” “found something on the menu that I wanted to modify slightly and the kitchen had no problems making the change and my food was excellent.” “May I suggest everything on the menu!”
overall	60.0% positive	“This is by far the best restaurant to get some Tai food.” “Great food, great drinks, great place to eat!” “It's usually really packed Saturday nights, maybe not a great party place.” “My favorite restaurant!” “This isn't even the best thai restaurant in the highlands.”
return potential	100.0% positive	“really enjoyed my experience here and will definetely be back.”
service	90.0% positive	“The wait staff are helpful and friendly in suggesting menu items and customs of Thailand.” “ITs affordable, wonderful staff, never had to wait long and love the food.” “excellent food and prompt service” “We had a party of over 10 people and everything was handled in a precise friendly fashion.” “The customer service was excellent!” “have always received great service, drinks, and food here.” “The service is polite and hepful to those unfamiliar with Thai food.” “The waiters are nice.” “Great Thai food, great service.” “Now, I have seen long lines on these extremely busy nights, but obvoiusly, the people waiting value excellent food.” “Low-priced entrees come with a bowl of Surin's fabulous coconut soup and the service is great.” “Now, I've read that some people were a little disappointed about the wait, but heck, anything that is GREAT is worth waiting for --and this, my friends, is an experience beyond sheer satisfaction!” “The food was quite good, but the service was horrible.” “The food was excellent and the service was great.” “The only person with a good attitude was the bartender.”
value	66.66999816894531% positive	“Great prices and great food.” “Now, I have seen long lines on these extremely busy nights, but obvoiusly, the people waiting value excellent food.” “won't call it the best Thai food I've ever had, but it's good for the price.” “Now, I've read that some people were a little disappointed about the wait, but heck, anything that is GREAT is worth waiting for --and this, my friends, is an experience beyond sheer satisfaction!” “The menu is Thai, and the quality of the food and the sizes of the portions are both very good.” “ITs affordable, wonderful staff, never had to wait long and love the food.”
wait time	100.0% positive	“ITs affordable, wonderful staff, never had to wait long and love the food.” “Now, I have seen long lines on these extremely busy nights, but obvoiusly, the people waiting value excellent food.”

03/22/12

Mediocre at Best

by sandraga

Had dinner there last night, 3/21. Shrimp Coconut Soup: Coconut water, sugar, shrimp and fresh mushrooms in hot pot, mild flavor, not special, temp. warm and fire in hot pot died quickly. Chicken Satay: dry, tasted like processed chicken. Wing of Angel: Have you ever had batter-dipped chicken that was refried? Very oily, no flavor. Shu She Salmon: Dry, veggies fresh, but too much sauce. Shrimp Thai Noodle: Too much sugar. All in all, too much sugar, temp. on all dishes, except wings, warm not hot, very little flavor. Would have sent the wings back, but did not want to make a fuss since it was my friend's birthday. Great location. Service: waiter nice, but he did forgot our wings stating that HE thought it was "too much food." Not his decision to make! My friend had never had Thai and I wanted him to sample several different dishes and have enough to take for lunch next day. Needless to say, my friend did not. He was very polite, but did not finish all his food. Waiter was apologetic and I left $10.00 tip on $52.00 bill because he was the waiter, not the cook. Will not return! I have had Thai in LA and San Francisco and have had better from the small, stand-in-line, mom/pop restaurants than here.

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09/22/11

delicious

by playereli

I love it.

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07/27/10

Another atlanta regular sounding off......in a good

by taiaikens

Another Atlanta staple that I grew up. I'm always a fan, the food is fresh and really good flavor. I havent been in a while but I see that it hasnt lost it's touch from the other locals.

Pros: Good Food, Good Service
Cons: Parking.......as usual in VaHi

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11/20/08

Best thai in ViHi

by FifthGrouper

Went here last night for a first date and it was as good as I remember it being. Of course, you must start with the coconut chicken soup which is absolutely delicious and comes to your table in a big flaming bowl.

It's a little loud and crowded, but luckily we were able to get a table in the corner, so it was quite nice. I ordered the sweet and sour chicken (I know, I know, Michael E. can't you be a bit more adventurous than that?!?!) and enjoyed it very much.

There's a bit of a language barrier with some of the waiters, but I think it adds to the experience. We all figured out what we wanted after pointing to the menu.

This place has been around for a long time and I imagine it will keep going strong for many years. Great place to take out-of-town friends, too.

Pros: food, service
Cons: loud room

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07/15/08

Great food!! Love it.

by CbgetwnGrl

I have always received great service, drinks, and food here. The environment is relaxing and romantic. It's not too overdone with decoration and over-the-top design- it's simple with quality. Not too pricey. Also, it is in a good location so that you can visit a good bar or go for a nice walk afterwards. I keep coming back and have never brought someone who was dissatisfied.

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03/22/12

Mediocre at Best

by sandraga

09/22/11

delicious

by playereli

07/27/10

Another atlanta regular sounding off......in a good

by taiaikens

11/20/08

Best thai in ViHi

by FifthGrouper

07/15/08

Great food!! Love it.

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