Hungry for handcrafted sushi rolls? How about healthy Hawaiian poké? Just because the ATL Airport District is home to the world's most traveled international airport doesn't mean you have to be stuck eating at the terminal. Our cities have a diverse variety of AAPI restaurants, all just a few minutes away from baggage claim.
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Chinese 🥡
Happy Buddha
1457 Virginia Ave. College Park, GA 30337
One of many restaurants close to the airport, Happy Buddha in College Park offers elevated Chinese cuisine ideal for carryout or a low-key meal while you wait for your flight in their inviting dining room. Start with a creamy crab rangoon or hot and sour soup and continue your flavor journey with one of their many house specials: Sesame Chicken, Black Pepper Beef, or Basil Shrimp and Scallops, to name just a few. Come hungry, and we bet you'll have a hard time leaving Happy Buddha.
Yummy Wings & Fish Hibachi
557 N Central Ave. Hapeville, GA 30354
The atmosphere at Hapeville's Yummy Wings & Fish Hibachi is pleasant and casual, making it an nice spot for quick work lunches and relaxed family dinners. This local favorite is known for its flavorful fried rice and lo meins, sweet and spicy General Tso's Chicken, and a variety of hibachi bowls that come with a signature Yum Yum sauce.
Vietnamese 🍜
Dua Vietnamese Noodle Soup
760 S Central Ave. Hapeville, GA 30354
Nothing hits quite like a steaming bowl of pho, and Dua Vietnamese Noodle Soup offers plenty of classic pho flavors laden with all the toppings, including onions, bean sprouts, and herbs, plus a few speciality flavors like meatball and tripe. Traditional bun and mi xao noodles are also on the menu, and for a quick lunchtime pick-me-up, try pairing one of their banh mi sandwiches with a bubbly Boba tea, a cafe sua dua (Vietnamese coffee), or one of their tasty mocktails.
Japanese 🍣
Ninja Japan
4720 Jonesboro Rd, Union City, GA 30291
For fast casual Japanese food that's full on flavor, stop by or call ahead to place your order at Union City's Ninja Japan. Their affordable menu includes all your favorite sushi staples like California rolls and Philadelphia rolls, plus their house speciality Ninja Roll with spicy salmon, cream cheese, baked spicy crab, eel sauce, and spicy mayo. Prefer your food fully cooked? They've got you covered with their teriyaki and hibachi dishes, served with a filling side of fried rice and vegetables.
Voya Sushi
4711 Best Rd, College Park, GA 30337
Treat yourself to first-rate Japanese dishes at Voya Sushi, located inside the Atlanta Airport Marriott. Open for dinner 7 nights a week, Voya is the perfect date night spot, as it's well known for some of the most creative hand-crafted speciality rolls on the Southside, such as their Spicy Octopus roll. And for those who struggle with chopsticks, they even offer a Sushirrito (sushi burrito!). All of their delicious sushi is made fresh and sliced to order, so come in for their sashimi and maki while you sip on their hot or cold sake.
Thai 🌶
Paper Plane
816 S Central Ave. Hapeville, GA 30354
Paper Plane is Hapeville's friendly neighborhood Thai joint with a sophisticated atmosphere, craft cocktails, local beers, and homemade seasonal desserts. The outdoor patios are especially welcoming for families (and fur friends!), and there are yard games to keep you entertained while your order is being prepared. Of course they always have traditional Pad Thai and Jasmine Fried Rice on the menu, but for something truly unique, be sure to stop in for a weekend community brunch to try their American breakfast classics with a Thai twist!
Thai Heaven
623 N Central Ave. Hapeville, GA 30354
Thai Heaven has offered authentic Thai cuisine in Downtown Hapeville for over a decade. Their modern-meets-traditional interior creates a divine atmosphere to enjoy their Basil Duck, Spicy Seafood Curry, or Pineapple Fried Rice - served inside a pineapple shell! The perfect spice level, portions, and presentation keep customers coming back for more, whether they're local regulars or frequent flyers from out of town. They also offer outdoor seating, plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, and sushi all day.
Hawaiian 🐟
Fish Bowl Poké
610 S Central Ave. Hapeville, GA 30354
It’s hard to beat a fresh poké bowl bursting with flavor, especially from Fish Bowl Poké. This Hawaiian poké restaurant serves up customizable bowls with sustainably sourced fish, packed with delicious additions like seaweed salad, ginger, and tempura flakes, plus either a spicy or sweet aioli drizzled on top. Customers love the clean, inviting space, the healthy portions, and the fast and friendly service.
Fusion 🥢
Noodle
3693 Main St. College Park, GA 30337
Noodle serves creative takes on fusion food in generous portions that will leave you satisfied. The diverse menu celebrates a wide array of Asian cuisine, including Korean bulgogi BBQ, Chinese Kung Pao Stir Fry, Thai Peanut Rice Noodles, Vietnamese Pho, and Japanese Udon with Seafood, all in a bright, welcoming dining room or spacious outdoor patio. No matter what Asian flavor you're in the mood for, we bet you'll find it here.
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