Tin Drum Asia Cafe
(404) 881-1368
88 Fifth St
Atlanta,
GA
30308
33.7768
-84.39
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Northeast, Northeast
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The Scene
Much like the newly revitalized Technology Square, this Americanized noodle shop is infused with energy. Casually dressed Georgia Tech students and professionals automatically line up to place counter orders and then wait for their food to arrive at the tables. The buzz of conversation bounces off the concrete floors, industrial steel ductwork and lime green and apricot walls. Service is decent, sometimes friendly.
The Food
Large bowls of Asian noodle and rice dishes are geared toward the budget-conscious. For only $1 each, create your own sample platter of surprisingly light and crispy vegetable, crab and Vietnamese spring rolls with sweet and spicy dipping sauces. With its mild coconut milk sauce, the Japanese curry katsu has more Thai influences than traditional Japanese. Extra jalapenos successfully spice up basil fried rice. The BBQ steak drum roll wraps up slivers of pickled vegetables and teriyaki-steeped beef into a flavorful meal.
User Reviews
reviewer65
June 10, 2009
the prices stayed the same.. but the portions went down. I went yesterday and the portion size had decreased by at least 1/4. The special is still dry and you have to ask for extra sauce (otherwise you are eating a lot of white rice) and they have the nerve to charge you $.75 for 2 tablespoons! Will they ever get it??
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tabbytab415
January 01, 2009
When ever I go to the Tin Drum I order at least five crab and cheese egg rolls they are dabomb my sister turned my on to the Tin Drum and I have been going there ever since my daughter's enjoy eating at the Tin Drum also I dream about the wraps. The employees are very professional and friendly also.
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December 05, 2008
We stumbled across this cute concept for an Asian restaurant when we were looking for lofts around Perimeter Mall, Dunwoody. There was a line so we were sure it was going to be great. We ordered thai basil rolls, hot and sour soup, and Pad Thai. The basil rolls were good. The hot and sour soup was thick and tasteless. What a disappointment. Someone had put too much thickener in the soup and forgot the rice vinegar. The pad thai almost made me cry. I was so ready to taste SOMETHING authentic and was distraught to find the sauce sickly sweet. It tasted like gummy, syrupy noodles with a few crushed peanuts on top. It was ALL sweet. We decided to give it one more chance about a month later. We didn't feel like having burgers, or heavy Italian, so we wandered over to Tin Drum. The pho was beef broth with some pieces of roast beef floating in it and those overcooked thick noodles. ugh. The panang curry was spicy, which is good, but not spicy enough to cover the lack of coconut milk in the sauce. The veggies were minimal and the rice very gummy. Bottom line, chain gone bad. Time to go and bring back some real pho.
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Parking:
Worried about finding a space? Tech students should consider taking the Tech Trolley, which passes right by the restaurant.
Know Before You Go:
The restaurant is located next to the Georgia Tech Hotel, across the street from Centergy.
Where to Sit:
If you want a beer to go with your meal, you need to sit inside. Diners are not allowed to take alcohol outside to the patio tables.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Lunch Spot, Cheap Eats, Outdoor Dining
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
On the patio
