26 Thai Kitchen & Bar (Buckhead)

Popped in on a whim after debating what we wanted to eat as our date night meal. Walked in the restaurant and was greeted in Thai with a smile. Sat down and ordered the chicken coconut curry, a simple dish I use as one of two barometers for a good Thai restaurant (the other is the sticky rice). I was not disappointed, no too thin, not too creamy, just right, flavorful and satisfying. We ordered ginger tea, the Five hour short rib and Garlic Salmon and Shrimp as our mains, Wow! Just Wow!! Both we delectable, flavorful and outstanding choices. I highly recommended this spot for its food, service and ambiance.

The atmosphere was fantastic and everyone there was very nice and welcoming. Our server Sylvia was absolutely wonderful, going above and beyond for everything! This was our first time trying Thai food and she really stepped up and guided us. She helped us navigate the menu and helped make sure the ambiance was perfect. The food was absolutely to die for! The five hour slow cooked beef rib was my favorite item, so tender, flavorful, and juicy. The 4 in one appetizer was outstanding and great value. The drinks were flavorful and strong as well. The also do rewards, so you actually get money back as well! 10/10. Definitely coming back!

We slipped in just as lunch was starting and shared the chicken pad Thai which was delicious. I also enjoyed the chicken coconut soup. This is a tricky dish that I always use as a barometer of how good a thai restaurant is. The coconut consistency was creamy without being too thin or too thick and it was seasoned perfectly. I'm glad we split the lunch portion because the prices here are consistent with a Buckhead location, meaning, pricey. The good news is the environment is elegant and I imagine quite beautiful for an evening meal.

Sylvia was the most attentive server I've ever had in my life!!! We had a party of 9 (that was supposed to be a party of 11) & 3 Taurus's Bdays. They do not offer complimentary bday desserts BUT they will decorate the plates for the bday person if they order dessert. Which is exactly what we did & it was super cute! If you bring a cake there is a fee, I can't remember how much but call & ask if you plan to, also ask about parking if you're unfamiliar with the area. I called several times to ask about different things & they were extremely polite & communicative. Everyone enjoyed their food! One member of my party stated she had a headache & Sylvia brought her some warm tea unprompted! And proceeded to advise on mocktail beverages since she likely wouldn't be drinking bc of the headache, how amazing is that!?!! Sylvia explained the history of 26 Thai Kitchen so well & made us really feel like we were apart of the family. This was such a relief for me bc I picked this spot & my anxiety was through the roof on if it would deliver & if everyone would enjoy it & when I tell you EVERYONE enjoyed their food & experience it was like a weight was lifted off my shoulders lol. It's a dim lit intimate environment, wheelchair accessible & VEGAN friendly (my BF, 1 of the bday boys was vegan). Some of my party's entrees included crispy grouper, the rib (cooked for 5hrs), vegan basil rice with crispy tofu, pad Thai (1 w/shrimp, 1 w/shrimp & chicken, 1 w/ shrimp & beef), Thai pepper steak, drunken noodle. The drinks were good & strong 💪🏾! Appetizers included: 26 Thai platter (4 fried dumpling, 4 steamed, & 10 signature wings tossed in sauce) & crispy spring rolls. I would cut my pinky toe off for a lifetime supply of the fried shrimp dumplings 😋. Definitely support this business, our nation is in a place where a lot of our beloved business are closing their doors permanently due to financial hardship let's keep this 1 open forever! If you don't want to dine-in you can order to-go! 100/10 would recommend. Also there is a Marta train station right next to it, so you can take public transportation there as well.

I can genuinely say i’ve never had such an amazing dining experience until I came here. Sylvia is so sweet and makes the best cocktails and recommendations. The food was 10/10 and the vibe was amazing for an end of work week dinner. Will be coming back again.