New to Mai Thai, or just tired of ordering the same two things every time? As the head chef, I get asked "what should I get?" almost every night, so here is how I would build an order, course by course. Think of it as a map to the best Thai food in Atlanta, whether you are feeding two people or a whole table. Start with something to share Every good meal opens with starters, and Thai starters are made for the middle of the table. I would begin with our Satay Crab and a spread of Thai starters: add the Crispy Calamari, the golden Money Bags, and the flaky Roti Curry. Order more than you think you need; they go fast. Add a soup and a salad Next, balance the fried starters with something fresh and something warm. Our tom yum and tom kha soups are the two to know, one hot and sour, one creamy and calm. Alongside, a bright Som Tum green papaya salad wakes up the whole table and keeps things light before the richer plates arrive. Pick your noodles No Thai meal is complete without noodles. If you want the sweet, tangy classic, go for our Pad Thai. If you want bolder and spicier, order the Drunken Noodles. Both are cooked to order over real wok heat, and they are a fair test of any Thai kitchen. Choose a curry Curries are the heart of Thai cooking, and we serve the classics, Panang, Massaman, and Green, with your choice of protein. For something more special, the Salmon and Jumbo Shrimp Green Curry gives you seafood in a fragrant coconut curry. If you have never tried Northern Thai food, the Khao Soi Crispy Chicken is a bowl worth going out of your way for. Splurge on a Chef's Creation When you want the meal to feel like an occasion, this is where I would spend. The seven-hour Lamb Shank Massaman Curry, the grilled Crying Tiger Ribeye, the light and elegant Chile Garlic Sea Bass, the dramatic Squid Ink Tom Yum Lobster, or the Seafood Pineapple Fried Rice served in a carved pineapple. Any one of them turns dinner into a story. Finish sweet Always save room. Our mango sticky rice is warm coconut sticky rice with ripe mango, and it is the sweet finish I recommend to just about everyone. It is the perfect end to a Thai meal, and one of the small reasons people come back. A sample order for two If you want it simple: start with Satay Crab and a Som Tum salad, share a tom kha soup, then order a Pad Thai and one Chef's Creation, and finish with mango sticky rice. That is a full, balanced meal that shows off what we do. Adjust the spice to taste, and do not be shy about asking your server for guidance. Ready to order? See everything on the full menu and book a table at 3872 Roswell Road NE Unit 18B, Atlanta, GA 30342 in Buckhead. If you are hunting for the best Thai food in Atlanta or simply good thai food near me, come hungry and let us build the meal with you. Call (404)-343-1516 to reserve. What should I order at a Thai restaurant for the first time? Build a balanced meal: a shared starter, a soup or salad, a noodle dish like Pad Thai, a curry, and mango sticky rice for dessert. Adjust the spice to taste and ask your server for guidance. What is the most popular dish at Mai Thai? Our Pad Thai is a perennial favorite, and among the Chef's Creations the seven-hour Lamb Shank Massaman Curry and Squid Ink Tom Yum Lobster are the ones people talk about. What Thai dessert should I get? Mango sticky rice. It is warm coconut sticky rice with ripe mango, naturally dairy-free, and the classic sweet finish to a Thai meal. Read more about our mango sticky rice.