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The Real Chow Baby

1016 Howell Mill Rd Ste A
Atlanta, GA 30318
Phone: (404) 815-4900

Ratings & Reviews Summary for The Real Chow Baby

What Users are Saying:

  • Prompt seating
  • Good for kids
  • Good for groups
5 Star Rating
 
(28 reviews)
4 Star Rating
 
(7 reviews)
3 Star Rating
 
(3 reviews)
2 Star Rating
 
(4 reviews)
1 Star Rating
 
(2 reviews)

User Reviews for The Real Chow Baby

2 Star Rating: Below Average

07/02/2008 Posted by espivey

The hostess wouldn't let my husband and I sit down at a table because we were waiting for two more people even though we wanted to order drinks and appetizers and the restaurant was almost empty. Then we stood in line for 20 minutes to make our own food. My husband ordered a wrap which means the chef puts a tortilla on top of your stir fry - they don't even wrap it up for you. My friend ended up with a fly stir fried in her meal (although the restauarant did give her a free dessert to make up for this). I wanted a second helping but by this time the line was at least 30 minutes long. So for $12 I got a smallish bowl of stir fry that I basically made myself. And the music is REALLY loud. I would never go here again. Noodle and Doc Chey's have similar food but are much tastier and cheaper.

Pros: Calamari was delicious.

Cons: Service, wait, food quality, ambience, parking, price.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/09/2008 Posted by posh80

This is the best thing since sliced bread! Food is to die for! Plus it has a full bar . I love this place so much me and my husband are thinking of buying a Chow Baby!

Pros: To die for!

Cons: Kinda small

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/16/2008 Posted by bigcnell

Great food, good size portions, worth the money. Went here for a luncheon for my job. Kind of crowed and small restaurant, but its worth the wait and the money. Its all you can eat stir fry. You choose all the ingrediants and they whip it up for you. Lunch time is real busy because they have that special going on.

Pros: Great Food

Cons: Lunch time is croweded as hellllllllll. Need to move into a bigger space.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/12/2008 Posted by tlgordon1

My family and I visited "Chow Baby" for the first time on Monday, February 25, 2008, for my boyfriends birthday, and we were all first timers. Everyone loved the food AND it's all-you-can-eat. There were 17 people total and the server was attentive to everyone equally. We were able to add several different types of meats (seafood, red meat, or chicken) rice, noodle, sauces, etc...just plain great! If your looking for a great all-you-care-to-eat with great price, The Real Chow Baby is where you should go. AND for the icing on the birthday cake we saw, "they call me...US-HER RA-YM-OND", as we were leaving. So it's a GREAT place to eat no matter what your budget is!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/26/2008 Posted by pinkhat

My brother and I went here for the first time last night and we both absolutely loved it. It was fresh, fun, and upbeat. The server explained the whole stir-fry concept to help us create our own dishes. The appetizers we tried were really good and great portions (steamed dumplings and egg rolls). Loved it and forever hooked!

Pros: Number of vegetable options, valet parking

2 Star Rating: Below Average

02/16/2008 Posted by Kemet

If you're one of those crazies who likes to park with no problem, walk in with no problem, order and eat, forget get this place. Give the sheep a second to find someplace else to flock to, then come back. This whole scene is full of fake people who want to be seen, and depending on the size of your party, you could be told of 60-90 minute wait times just to get inside, get a table then stand in line for another 30 minutes. Did I mention the selfish sheep who smoke where people are waiting to get inside? Have fun, or save your sanity and just go to Mama Fu's!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/03/2008 Posted by ladieswholunch

Chow Baby is a fabulous meal idea and is well executed, too! The food is fresh and you can havie any way you want it. For those who fear making decisions, there are recommendations on how to create dishes. For those who know their tastes, it can be fun and adventurous! It is a bit pricy if you are a light eater, one round costs the same as two or more, so go hungry! The only way to park is valet, and it is s-l-o-w. the restaurant is always packed so take your patience!

Pros: Really fresh and to your specifications

Cons: LOUD - you cannot carry on a converstaion; slow - plan a long lunch.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/28/2007 Posted by christofurr

I have eaten at Chow Baby at least 5 times, and have ALWAYS had great service! It is a classy, and trndy restaurant with high quality food, and excellent mixed drinks. It is a good atmosphere for a first date, and does not cost a lot even though it seems like it would! the music is a little loud, but not too bad.

Pros: unique, classy, great mixed drinks, and get a LOT for the money!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/03/2007 Posted by thimss

I ate here last night. I arrived a few minutes before opening time and there was a line to get in. The restaurant was beautiful inside, I love modern decor, but more importantly, the food was delicious. Heck, I was shocked that the reviews of the place actually match my eating experience. I have tried quite a few restaurants based on reviews, and then left disappointed, saying to myself that review as so not true, but this one was. I left a happy camper. FINALLY!!

Pros: Great food at a great price

Cons: There may be a line to enter; parking, but they have complementary valet parking

4 Star Rating: Recommended

08/13/2007 Posted by ohfairatlanta

A friend and I ate at Chow Baby last night. It was my first time dining there and the server was helpful in explaining the different options and warning me against certain novice errors. The food was delicious and came out promptly, but my drink was a little on the weak side. There are a number of options to choose from and there's no reason to not like the food when you custom design your entree.

Editor's Review

Hungry patrons are unleashed to do their worst at Atlanta's first do-it-yourself stir-fry joint.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

Not to worry--if your first attempt at a culinary masterpiece falls flat, you can go back for a second try. And a third. It's all-you-can-eat.

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Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • No

Parking

  • Lot
  • Valet

Hours

  • Mon-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10:30pm
  • Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-11:30pm
  • Sat 5pm-11:30pm
  • Sun 5pm-10pm

Dress Code

  • Casual

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • Discover
  • Diners Club
  • American Express
  • Visa

Cuisines

  • Noodle Shop

Meal Price

  • $

Amenities

  • Buffet
  • Local Favorites
  • Group Dining
  • Cheap Eats

Recognition for The Real Chow Baby

2006 Editorial Winner - Lunch Spot

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