The ATL Hit List: The Best New Restaurants In Atlanta

"Atlanta has always been a secret plant-based paradise, but over the last decade our vegan scene has grown, producing a burger empire and a 2023 best new restaurant. Planta Queen is the latest place to spruce up the meat-free movement. We like this Buckhead Village spot much better than the original Planta in Krog because it dials up the flavor—concentrating on dishes from across Asia—and the fun. You’ll drink out of cat-shaped glasses under neon lights, and eat vegan sushi rolls that are decent spins on the real things. Make sure you get the hearty dan dan noodles with spicy faux-pork. " - nina reeder, juli horsford