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Thai Restaurants in Atlanta, GA

by Kyle Martin

Thai food is characterized by its intense heat and its blend of five fundamental flavors: salty, sweet, hot, sour and sometimes bitter. Thai food is further broken down into four regions of the country, with each contributing a signature characteristic to the food. Southern curries, for instance, mix their food with coconut milk, while the northeastern dishes contain more lime. All of these delights can be found in the metropolitan area of Atlanta, which offers a variety of Thai restaurants.

There are numerous Thai restaurants in Atlanta.

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L'Thai Organic Cuisine and Wine Bar

If you're into organic cuisine, then L'Thai is the place for you. Billing itself as the first organic Thai restaurant outside of Thailand, L'Thai received three out of five stars in a restaurant review by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The vegetables and herbs are locally grown and the meat is supplied by free-range chicken, grass-fed cows and wild fish. Round off your meal with a sticky rice pudding in coconut sauce. This dessert is served hot with a custard thickened with taro. Service is fair, although the kitchen can get bogged down during the busiest hours. Recommended meals from the Journal-Constitution include organic vegetable tempura, crisp basil duck and drunken noodle tofu. Children are welcome and reservations are accepted. L'Thai East 4880 Lawrenceville Hwy., Suite 14-16 Tucker, GA 30084 (770) 491-9948 lethai.com L'Thai West 4500 West Village Place, Suite 1017 Smyrna, GA 30080 (770) 434-4344 L'Thai North 10479 Alpharetta Hwy., Suite 19 Roswell, GA 30075 (770) 552-8063

Surin of Thailand

Drop by the Surin of Thailand if you're hunting for an upscale, romantic Thai restaurant. Simply decorated, it's an ideal location for a first or second date or a crowd of friends. The atmosphere can get crowded and noisy sometimes. There is the occasional language barrier with the wait staff, but you can get what you want by pointing at the menu. Entrees include soft shell crabs served with an asparagus sauce and spicy papaya salad. Surin of Thailand 810 N. Highland Ave. Atlanta, GA 30306 (404) 892-7789 surinofthailand.com
Nan Thai Fine Dining

Elegance, along with spicy Thai food, can be found at Nan Thai Fine Dining. Soft lighting illuminates a wide interior, while red columns, silk pillows and cream banquettes soak up sound. Private dining is available, as well as seats at the chef's table. Recommended from the menu are yum pla ka pong, a fried red snapper salad mixed with green mango, or try the whole fish, served sizzling on a bed of green curry or braised beef short ribs. Nan Fine Dining also features a full bar and expansive wine list. This is the most expensive of the three restaurants. Nan Thai Fine Dining 1350 Spring St. NW Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 870-9933 nanfinedining.com/?#home