I am meeting Stacy at the deli in the Embassy Suites on Centennial Olympic Park.
I don’t realize that it’s also a Korean Kitchen. In fact this establishment seems to have some sort of identity crisis! Things could get interesting.
Along with standard deli fare, there is also a picture menu of the Korean choices. I have limited experience with Korean food but this reminds me of Sobban (Date Night, 2/28/14) which was an enjoyable foray into the unknown.
I choose the Crispy Tofu. It comes with a kale/pineapple salad, cabbage “kimchi” and white rice. The tofu is fresh and crispy as advertised, there is a special sauce on top which adds just the right amount of heat and flavor. The spicy slaw is so hot that I am unable to put the fire out with the white rice and I only eat one bite. Admittedly, I am a hot sauce wimp but this slaw is really HOT and my eyes are watering.
Stacy orders off of the more traditional deli menu. She goes with the chicken gyro which she says is her favorite. It’s a generous portion and she starts the meal by getting a to-go box and saving half for later. Obviously she has done this before.
The verdict: I’ll be back. With more than one menu at the same restaurant there is much to choose from. The food is fresh and the atmosphere pleasant. It’s a little more pricey than some lunch menus, but it is in the heart of the tourist area of downtown Atlanta and sometimes you have to pay a little more to play in the big city.