"Nan Thai Buckhead (formerly Chai Yo) is the kind of grown-up spot where evening plans with friends or lunch dates feel effortlessly elevated. Now, as the trendier sibling to Midtown staple, Nan Thai Fine Dining, this Buckhead location swaps out formal white tablecloths for sleek wooden booths and whispery lighting while serving some good fine-Thai dishes. The menu is more compact, but signature dishes from the original Nan, like the crispy whole red snapper, make an appearance. And former Chai Yo highlights jazz up date night, like tender panang wagyu beef cheeks served with green beans and red bell peppers in a rich, flavorful curry. Food Rundown Panang Wagyu Beef Cheeks The slow-cooked wagyu beef cheeks are practically melt-away tender. They're served in a velvety panang curry sauce that balances spice and sweetness, and it’s kept warm by a tea light beneath the sleek metal dish. photo credit: Courtesy of Nan Thai Buckhead Tom Kha Lobster This soup has a nice creamy consistency, but it's a little bland, especially the pieces of lobster tail. photo credit: Jacinta Howard Lunch Box If you go at lunchtime, you can get a bento box-style lunch with velvety shrimp green curry, fettuccine with savory ground chicken, and tasty vegetable consommé. For $20, it sure beats your sad desk lunch. photo credit: Jacinta Howard Pho Pia Tod The spring rolls are crunchy and well-seasoned with cabbage, celery, carrots, and glass noodles." - Jacinta Howard
