Tabla
Indian restaurant · Atlanta
77 12th St NE #2, Atlanta, GA 30309
Highlights
Inventive Indian cuisine & cocktails in a sleek setting
Inventive Indian cuisine & cocktails in a sleek setting
"When your work week can't quite budget another multi-course meal with colleagues who don't know the meaning of savings, we suggest hitting the Midtown location for lunch because they offer several thali-style entrees, all under $18. That includes dal, naan, the vegetable of the day, rice, and dessert—which winds up being a ton of food for the price (especially in this economy, where you need a small loan for a pack of gum). And for a few dollars more, their entrees of rich and creamy butter chicken and spice-rich tikka masala come in portions generous enough to yield leftovers for dinner. While the dining room has a calming, minimalist environment, we usually sit on the patio because it's off a quieter street that helps leave the Midtown chaos behind." - juli horsford, jacinta howard, nina reeder
"Of Tabla's two locations, the original Midtown restaurant is the one we prefer because it sits off a low-key street, which makes eating on the patio of this busy neighborhood feel less chaotic. Inside, the dining room continues the chill energy—a minimalist design with a few watercolor art works and modern lighting fixtures hanging above the marble tabletops. And you can de-stress further, knowing whatever you pick off their Indian menu will be tasty and satisfying. Their incorrectly named small plates like duck samosas and kurkuri bhindi actually give generous portions perfect for sharing or eating as your main dish. And when it comes to the entrees, stick to the standout signature dishes like handi gosht served in a bread bowl that ensures no top of the thick gingery sauce goes to waste. Food Rundown Kurkuri Bhindi Thin slices of crispy okra are perfect for sharing at the table because you get such a big portion. Just make sure you get first dibs. Samosas These are among the best samosas we’ve found. They’re giant and you get three in every order. They offer veggie (potatoes, peas, and fennel) and duck stuffed with excellent duck confit. You should absolutely get both. Handi Gosht Get this. Big chunks of goat are braised and set in a bread bowl with a thick gingery, garlicky sauce. This is a good-sized portion, so you have enough to share or take it home. Tikka Masala You can choose your protein for this staple dish, and we usually go with lamb because it’s so tender and pairs well with the creamy tomato-based sauce." - Juli Horsford
"Among Atlanta Indian restaurants, Tabla is noted for serving gulab jamun as a dessert, and the write-up suggests pairing it with a piping-hot cup of chai." - Nandita Godbole
"With two locations in Midtown and Buckhead, Tabla is a sleek Indian restaurant that serves lunch and dinner. The standout on both menus is the table kofta, a potato and cheese dumpling simmered in a creamy tomato sauce. The kofta is huge, too. Sop up the sauce with plenty of naan or rice. The Hyderabadi Parda Biryani is also a showstopper, cooked with layers of rice, spices, and a choice of chicken, lamb, shrimp, or vegetables, served in a pot sealed with dough." - Nandita Godbole
"An upscale Indian dining option offering a fresh, gourmet take on the classic Punjabi potato-and-pea samosa: a crispy yet fluffy dough exterior, cumin-forward filling where each vegetable’s texture and flavor remain distinct, and occasional special versions such as a duck samosa when available." - Suraj Singareddy
