Alif Cafe

In the city for a couple of days and needed a late-night food option nearby, and I found this Bangladeshi restaurant. I don’t think I had ever tried authentic Bangladeshi cuisine before, but I’m so happy I gave this place a try! You have to try it too—and tell everyone you know—because it was so delicious! I ordered chicken samosas and got four of them. They were pretty large—about the size of my fist—and stuffed. The sauces were fantastic: I loved the green one, and the red one had a mild kick but was really tasty. For my main meal, I got the large chicken tikka masala curry with rice and a Coke. The total came to $25-something, but I gave $30 and told them to keep the rest as a tip. Service was great—the staff brought the food out, noticed I couldn’t open my Coke, and even took it to the bottle opener for me. I ended up needing a second drink and got a Sprite for free, which was super kind (maybe partly because of the tip!). All this to say, I’m so glad I tried something new—I had no idea what I had been missing out on!

The Sunday special Lamb Shank Rost with KAlizera rice was the best! And of course, the rest of the food we ordered tasted so good too. I haven't been to many Bangladeshi places, but I'm glad this place is worth dining in. The price is also …

Alif Cafe is a fast-casual restaurant serving made-to-order, delicious Halal and Bangladeshi cuisine. The restaurant is tucked in the corner of the Aloha shopping center (near Buford Hwy and Dresden Dr. intersection) and is easy to miss. The parking lot is small and a bit confusing. Once inside, the restaurant is cozy, simply-furnished and unassuming. The meal is actually served on paper and plastic plates. I ordered the Capli Kasas, Chicken Samosa, Mix (Gyro and Shawarma) Biryani, and Mango Lassi. My meal came out within an appropriate timeframe and I received good service. The Capli Kasas are delicious, breaded chicken patties. The breading, seasoning, spice were on point and I loved the chili sauce and cucumber yogurt sauce that accompanied it. The chicken samosa was also a highlight. The filling was very flavorful. The biryani was a combination of lamb and chicken. There is a vertical rotisserie in the kitchen with lamb roasting, so I knew the lamb would be delicious. The chicken was not as flavorful. Make sure to ask for extra hot sauce if you like heat. The portion size is large, and I am looking forward to the leftovers! The Mango Lassi was a refreshing way to end a comforting spicy meal. I will definitely return to try the other dishes, especially the lamb dishes.

I think thats a place for my cheat day. Sunday they make the best lamb shank dish. A lot of other food items are available too. The restaurant is not a high end restaurant but it is bangladesho restaurant so we have seen worst. The owner …

Great quality food, price is reasonable. Authentic Bangladeshi taste. Chatpati was one of the best in the USA. Tried their khichuri with beef liver (kolija) and Rupchada fish. Both were really great in taste. A must to go place in Atlanta for authentic Bangladeshi food.