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4 North Atlanta Food Gems to Entice Your Taste Buds

Atlanta is known for its amazing food scene, but some of its best-kept secrets are just outside of the city. Travel a little north, and you will find several Atlanta suburbs famous for international cuisine. Locals know that these small cities offer access to several hidden Atlanta food gems — and now you do, too.

Buford Highway Farmers Market

Traveling the world can be expensive, so if you’re on a budget, simply head to Doraville to the Buford Highway Farmers Market, Atlanta’s No. 1 source for specialty foods and international cuisine. In addition to its wide selection of ethnic and imported culinary delights, the farmers market offers a variety of classes to teach you how to cook with the exotic ingredients it sells.

The Buford Highway Farmers Market
The Buford Highway Farmers Market


Find the staff picks of the week, or observe the in-store demonstrations on cooking a wide variety of foods, including Asian cuisine (Korean, Thai and Vietnamese) and Spanish and Latin-inspired dishes.

Explorers will find a vast array of international foods, and if you’re a curious epicurean indulge on the variety of samples, all available to take home as a gift or inspiration for your next dinner party. In addition to purchasing international ingredients, visitors can grab a bite on their way out with items such as fresh tamales and bubbles teas at the front of the market.

The Buford Highway Farmers Market is located at 5600 Buford Highway, just outside of the perimeter. It is open every day from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Tucker Farmers Market

Right next to Doraville is the city of Tucker. Tucker may seem like a typical small suburb of Atlanta, but on Thursday nights the Tucker Farmers Market becomes the place to be for great eats. More than 25 local farmers and food producers arrive each week to sell their creations. On the first Thursday of each month, they are joined by a selection of favorite Atlanta food trucks to create a taste extravaganza unlike any other.

Tucker Farmers Market
Tucker Farmers Market


Atlanta food trucks from all over partake in the quest to delight visitors’ palettes. Some of our favorite food trucks from Atlanta include Mac the Cheese Truck, which features delectable macaroni-and-cheese-inspired dishes.

In addition to tasty food truck dishes, visit the market for the fresh variety of goods and locally sourced foods grown in Georgia. Mercier Orchards, a well-known North Georgia orchard, is a featured vendor, selling freshly made fried apple pies, apple butter, apple cider and more. All this and more makes the Tucker Farmers Market a uniquely special gathering spot in Atlanta.

The Tucker Farmers Market takes place every Thursday from April through mid-December from 4-8pm. It is located in the heart of Tucker, at 2333 Main Street.

Super H Mart

Hungry travelers and visitors who want a piping hot meal cooked on-the-spot should consider visiting the Super H Mart food court in Duluth. Located near Doraville, the Super H Mart is a mega international grocery store featuring cuisine from all over the globe.

Of course, the food court inside Super H Mart is a popping, bustling center that attracts shoppers and diners alike. Featured dishes include Pho with delicious bean sprouts and basil, combo meals with kimchi, steamed rice, miso soup, pot stickers, and Korean BBQ.

If you get the notion, be sure to check out the entire store. Similar to the Buford Highway Farmers Market, the store also features a fresh assortment of baked goods, groceries, and various snacks available for purchase.

The Super H Mart is located at 2550 Pleasant Hill Rd. It is open every day from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Atlanta Chinatown

Are you seeking a truly authentic Chinese meal? Atlanta Chinatown can accommodate your tastes with a rich variety of authentic Asian cuisine and dishes. This isn’t the typical “Chinese food” that many of us are accustomed to seeing on a takeout menu. Instead, you can find a vibrant array of restaurants that will delight any adventurous epicurean with unique items like hand-pulled noodles and seafood dishes. (Read Culinary Explorer Jennifer’s tips and recommended dishes at Atlanta Chinatown.)

Atlanta Chinatown Mall
Atlanta Chinatown Mall


Locals rave about the sit-down restaurants in Atlanta Chinatown. If you’re looking for the complete experience, try the Oriental Pearl restaurant. Around for more than 20 years, Oriental Pearl serves traditional Chinese dishes with many items you would find off-the-menu at other restaurants.

Atlanta’s melting pot goes beyond the borders of Doraville and DeKalb County. Other counties — Cobb, Gwinnett and Fulton — feature neighborhoods famous for their culture and growing diversity. I hope this has inspired you to explore Atlanta food options outside the city limits to find the unique, hidden gems of the North Atlanta area.

Published: March 2016
Written by: Lisa Breslin
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