Some dishes make the whole table look up when they arrive. Our Seafood Pineapple Fried Rice, served inside a carved pineapple, is one of them. It is a genuine showpiece, the kind of plate that draws glances from other tables, and it also happens to be one of the most satisfying things on the menu once you get past how good it looks. More than a pretty plate It would be easy for a dish like this to coast on presentation, so we make sure it does not. Underneath the theater is a genuinely great fried rice. We wok-fry jasmine rice with shrimp, mussels, and scallops, plus egg, pineapple, mushrooms, onion, and scallions, all tossed together over high heat until every grain is coated and a little toasty. The seafood is cooked just until tender, never chewy. The details that set it apart Two things push this fried rice above the usual. First, curry powder, which gives the whole dish a warm golden color and a gentle, fragrant spice that runs through every bite. Second, the finishing touches: raisins for little bursts of sweetness and cashew nuts for a buttery crunch. Those small additions are what make people slow down and try to figure out why they cannot stop eating it. Sweet, savory, and a little smoky The magic is really in the balance. Sweet pineapple plays against savory seafood, warm curry spice plays against the smoke of a hot wok, and the soft rice plays against the crunch of the cashews. It is a lot going on, but it never feels busy, because each element has a job. You keep going back for the next forkful just to see which flavor lands on top this time. Made for sharing This is a dish built for a table. It is generous, it is fun to serve straight from the pineapple, and it gives everyone something to talk about. I recommend it for groups, birthdays, and any night when the meal itself is part of the celebration. Pair it with a couple of shared starters and a round of cocktails and you have an evening. A dish worth the search This is the plate I think of when people say they want the best Thai food in Atlanta but also want to have a little fun with dinner. It is a real step above the usual asian food near me order, the kind of thai food that turns a regular night into an occasion without any effort on your part beyond showing up and ordering it. Come see it in person The Seafood Pineapple Fried Rice is on our Chef's Creations menu at 3872 Roswell Road NE Unit 18B, Atlanta, GA 30342, right in the middle of Buckhead. For a group, pair it with a few Thai starters and the show-stopping squid ink lobster. It is a favorite for celebrations, so call (404)-343-1516 ahead if you are bringing a crowd, and let us have the pineapple ready. Is the pineapple fried rice actually served in a pineapple? Yes. It is presented inside a carved pineapple, which is part of the fun and makes it a favorite centerpiece for groups and celebrations. What seafood is in it? Shrimp, mussels, and scallops, wok-fried with jasmine rice, egg, pineapple, mushrooms, onion, scallions, curry powder, raisins, and cashew nuts. Is Seafood Pineapple Fried Rice spicy? It is warmly spiced from curry powder rather than fiery, so it suits most palates. For something with more heat, try our Drunken Noodles.