Tuesday, September 30, 2008

No time to cook? In Decatur, these restaurants will cook and deliver




By JON WATERHOUSE
Photo: D Whitefield

Special to EveningEdge.com



Can’t quite put together the dinner you’re hoping for? Need to radio for support? If you?re in Decatur, consider picking up the phone and calling in some delivery. We have a list of several eateries that’ll bring grub to your door. Check or call to see if you fall into each respective delivery radius.

Las Brasas Peruvian Style Rotisserie Chicken Pictured above.
Address: 310 E. Howard Ave. Decatur, 30030
What’s Cooking? Rotisserie chicken in various forms, from half a bird to salads and wraps. Popular picks include the rotisserie chicken special, which comes with a quarter chicken, a choice of side and a can of soda or bottled water.
Delivery Radius: 3 miles.
Minimum Delivery: $15
Contact Info: 404-377-9121, www.lasbrasasdecatur.com

Dave’s Cosmic Subs
Address: 1540 North Decatur Road. Atlanta, 30307
What’s Cooking? This hippie-dippy sub shop whips up sammies (both hot and cold), salads, kid-size fare, brownies, cookies and Jake’s ice cream. The staff says customers typically order its Original (an Italian-style sandwich), the Turkey Dave and Reuben sandwiches for delivery.
Delivery Radius: 2 miles.
Minimum Delivery: $20
Contact Info: 404-373-6250, www.davescosmicsubsatl.com.

Burger Joe’s
Address: 1369 Clairmont Road. Decatur, 30033
What’s Cooking? Various bulging burgers, chicken wings, chicken tenders, salads and desserts. Of course, the burgers, which the restaurant describes as “run-down-your-chin good,” make the delivery roster, along with the wings and tenders.
Delivery Radius: Approximately 3 1/2 miles.
Minimum Delivery: $8 plus $1.50 delivery fee.
Contact Info: 404-315-1108, www.burgerjoes.com | Menu.

Kyoto Joe’s
Address: 2050 North Decatur Road. Decatur, 30033.
What’s Cooking? It melds Japanese fast-food noodle dishes, teriyaki bowls and minimalist sushi with greasy spoon sensibilities like burgers, gyros, salads, soups and more. Don’t miss the chicken teriyaki bowl and chicken wings.
Delivery Radius: 3 miles.
Minimum Delivery: $10
Contact Info: 404-929-9921, www.k-joes.com.

Mediterranean Grill
Address: 2126 North Decatur Road. Decatur, 30033
What’s Cooking? Greek and Middle Eastern goodness. Think items like kofta kabobs, gyros and falafel in sandwich and entree form. Callers request pita wraps (gyro, falafel, veggie and more) and hearty plates like the combination feast (shish kabob, kofta kabob, gyros slices, rice pilaf, pita, tahini sauce, and salad).
Delivery Radius: 3 miles.
Minimum Delivery: $15 plus $1.75 delivery fee.
Contact Info: 404-320-0101, www.mediterraneangrill.com.

Paradise Grill
Address: 1652 Church St., Suite B, Decatur, 30033
What’s Cooking? A hodgepodge including Jamaican favorites, Philly cheese sandwiches, wings, burgers, quesadillas, fried fish and more. Top delivery fare runs the gamut from jerk chicken and curry chicken to Phillies and wings.
Delivery Radius: 5 miles.
Minimum Delivery: $15
Contact Info: 404-296-5686, www.campusfood.com.

Top Spice
Address: 3007 N. Druid Hills Road N.E. Atlanta, 30329
What’s Cooking? Top-notch Thai and Malaysian delicacies including appetizers, soups, salads and entrees. Its phone frequently rings with delivery requests like spicy basil chicken and pad Thai with shrimp.
Delivery Radius: 5 miles
Minimum Delivery: $14 plus $1 delivery fee.
Contact Info: 404-728-0588, www.topspiceatlanta.com

Wingnuts
Address: 2088 Briarcliff Road N.E. Atlanta, 30329
What’s Cooking? Chicken wings, meatless wings, rice bowls, wraps and burgers. The wings prove most popular, especially with the college clientele.
Delivery Radius: 5 miles.
Minimum Delivery: $10 plus $1 delivery fee.
Contact Info: 404-417-9990, www.campusfood.com.

Johnny’s New York Style Pizza
Address: 340 Church St. Decatur, 30030
What’s Cooking? Specialty pizzas, subs and Italian pasta entrees. The pizzas get top billing for delivery, but don’t discount the made-to-order dishes like lasagna, eggplant parmigiana, baked ziti and the Bronx Bomber (Italian meats with peppers and onions baked in marinara sauce with a cheese topper).
Delivery Radius: 5 miles.
Minimum Delivery: $10
Contact Info: 404-373-8511, www.johnnyspizza.com.

Athens Pizza Express
Address: 1788 Clairmont Road. Decatur, 30033
What’s Cooking? Pizza, calzone, Greek salad, chicken wings, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and baklava. This limited version of the regular Athens menu keeps the classic Mediterranean Special (feta cheese, gyro meat, tomato slices and kalamata black olives) on the menu.
Delivery Radius: Approximately 4 miles.
Minimum Delivery: $10 plus $1 fee if ordered by phone; $2 fee if ordered online.
Contact Info: 404-634-8646, www.athenspizzaexpress.com. Online orders available.

Golden Buddha
Address: 1905 Clairmont Road. Decatur, 30033
What’s Cooking? This Chinese mainstay creates oodles of Chinese classics (Mongolian beef, sweet and sour pork, garlic chicken and more) and some Korean delights. The staff says the Empress Chicken and seafood noodle soup are regular delivery favorites.
Delivery Radius: 3 miles
Minimum Delivery: $13
Contact Info: 404-633-5252, www.momoyaga.com.

Yami Sushi and Hibachi
Address: 1248 Clairmont Road, Suite 4G. Decatur, 30030
What’s Cooking? Noodle bowls, hibachi dishes and a laundry list of sushi. The Super Crunchy roll (shrimp tempura, masago, avocado, cream cheese, cucumber and spicy aioli sauce) and Orange Crunch roll (salmon tempura, avocado, cucumbers, masago, and spicy mayo) often roll out the door.
Delivery Radius: 5 miles.
Minimum Delivery: $10
Contact Info: 404-634-8388, www.campusfood.com.

Hunan Dragon III
Address:1248 Clairmont Road, Suite 4C. Decatur 30030
What’s Cooking? Chinese standards and Asian fusion complete the bill of fare. Among callers, General Tso’s Chicken and Sesame Chicken are hot selections.
Delivery Radius: 5 miles.
Minimum Delivery: $10
Contact Info 404-248-0082, www.campusfood.com.

Philly Connection
Address: 2140 North Decatur Road. Decatur, 30033
What’s Cooking? Philly cheesesteaks, hoagies, chicken fingers and desserts. The cheesesteaks, from the regular to the Southwest, remain the star of the show for both dining in and delivery.
Delivery Radius: 4 miles.
Minimum Delivery: $10 plus $1 delivery fee.
Contact Info: 404-636-1004, www.phillyconnection.com.

Chopsticks
Address: 2088 Briarcliff Road N.E. Atlanta, 30329
What’s Cooking? Exhaustive menu with Chinese and Thai traditions. Regular delivery requests include Mongolian beef, sesame chicken and masaman curry.
Delivery Radius: 5 miles.
Minimum Delivery: $12 plus $1 delivery fee.
Contact Info: 404-320-7373, www.campusfood.com.

YOUR TURN
Who do you turn to for food delivery in the Decatur area?

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