Erica E.
Yelp
My go-to sushi spot and a favorite among Yelpers!
When I first arrived in Atlanta and seeking to cure my sushi cravings, I'm so happy that I was turned onto Budi's. As a frequent solo diner, I love restaurants that are chill and relaxing, allowing me to just sit back, relax and enjoy my meal in peace. Budi's is great for that and so much more.
To start, parking is a breeeeeze for Budi's thanks to the garage that offers free parking for guests of the plaza. I don't believe that I've ever visited and found myself needing to park far or stressing to find a spot, love that. When you head inside this dimly lit sushi bar, one of the first things that you will see is their proudly displayed Yelp Top 50 Places to Eat in Atlanta 2018 accolade. So well-deserved and I'm always happy to see the Yelp logo shown off in our amazing local businesses. :) You'll also see their specials displayed along with a chalkboard showcasing the cocktails of the season before being greeted and seated by one of their friendly team members.
Budi's has a great open layout that allows customers to have their own comfortable seating spaces without being on top of one another. With seating in the lower portion, bar seating and about a dozen tables in the top portion, there's room for several foodies to take in a meal. Me, I love to sit at the top, in a corner with my iPad geared up and connected to Budi's fast wifi. I just know they think I'm a weirdo when I visit, but I go for peace and a delicious meal, which I achieve every single time. The servers are not pushy in rushing me as I sip my beer and indecisively review the menu like I've never visited, it's always so appreciated because some may think I'm just looking for a place to hang out for hours without ordering lol.
I always go for a specialty Asian beer, usually Sapporo or Tsing Tao, which is always served ice cold and is a perfect start to my visit. The menu is so extensive (without being overwhelming) and I try to taste something new each time. So far, my favorites include the spider roll, the terminator, tuna tataki and the salad with ginger dressing - YUM. I could keep going because each roll I've tasted has been incredibly fresh, packed with delicious ingredients and such a healthy portion.
Seriously great sushi and so much more!