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Ma Li

Cuisine: Asian, Sushi, Thai

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When Thai food aficionados in Atlanta are asked where the best spot for authentic Thai food is, most will often direct you to Mali. This Virginia-Highland restaurant serves sushi in addition to Thai food. Don't miss out on the Naam Sod, ground pork with ginger, shallot and scallion in fish sauce and lime juice. It is outstanding here. The décor is a step of from most Thai restaurants and makes for a good date night choice. If you don't feel like venturing out, the will deliver through the site Zifty.com. Spice level can be hit or miss depending on who is in the kitchen. Reservations are a must for weekends.

Address:

961 Amsterdam Ave
Atlanta, GA 30306

Phone:

404-874-1411

Website:

malirestaurant.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Malika Harricharan
Atlanta Local Expert

Thai: "Make sure to make reservations for Saturday nights."

Lunch Menu
- Starters
  
  Moo Shu
  
  Two freshly made steamed rolls stuffed with sautéed chicken, shrimp, egg and vegetables. Served with sweet plum sauce with peanuts. ($6.00)
  
  Spring Rolls
  
  Two crispy rolls stuffed with chicken, shrimp, cabbage and glass noodles. Served with peanut sauce. ($6.00)
  
  Basil Rolls
  
  Two non-fried rolls stuffed with homemade barbequed pork, shrimp, noodles, basil, bean sprouts and lettuce. Served with tamarind sauce topped with crushed peanuts. ($6.00)
  
  Yin Yang
  
  Fried wonton stuffed with onion and Ricotta cheese. Served with sweet chili sauce. ($6.00)
  
  Satay
  
  Thai herb and curry powder marinated meat on the skewer, brushed up with coconut cream, then charcoal grilled to perfection. (your choice of chicken, beef or both). Served with curried peanut sauce and a side of cucumber salad ($9.00)
  
  Nua Nam Tok**
  
  Grilled beef with mint, shallot, scallion, dried chili & roasted rice powder, fish sauce and lime juice ($9.00)
- Soup
  Tom Yum Soup**
  Thai style hot & sour soup with mushrooms, lemongrass, cilantro, chili and lime juice
  
  Chicken: $4.00
  
  Shrimp: $5.00
  Tom Kha Soup*
  Authentic coconut soup with galangal, mushrooms, kaffir lime leaves, cilantro and lime juice
  
  Chicken: $4.00
  
  Shrimp: $5.00
- Salad
  
  Mali Salad
  
  Fresh mixed vegetables with your choice of ginger dressing or peanut dressing ($6.00)
  
  Yum Yai Salad
  
  Garden green salad with chicken, shrimp and hard-boiled egg. Topped with ground peanuts. Served with light sweet vinaigrette dressing. ($9.00)
- Seafood
  
  Grilled Salmon**
  
  Grilled Atlantic salmon with sautéed mixed vegetables, mushroom, basil, and pepper, in a spicy basil sauce. ($13.00)
  
  Shrimp in Green Curry**
  
  Shrimp sautéed with zucchini, bamboo shoot, green pea, bell pepper and basil in a coconut green curry. ($11.00)
  
  Shrimp with Sweet Crispy Basil*
  
  Shrimp sautéed with assorted vegetables in a spicy garlic sauce. Topped with sweet crispy basil. ($11.00)
  
  Massaman Shrimp*
  
  Shrimp sautéed with sweet onion, avocado, coconut milk and cashew nuts in a Massaman curry. ($11.00)
  
  The Best of the Boatman***
  
  Shrimp and diver's scallop sautéed with asparagus, onion, carrot and mushrooms in a sweet chili sauce. ($11.00)
  
  Soft Shell Crab**
  
  Tempura fried large soft shell crab served with asparagus, carrot, onion and mushrooms in a sweet chili sauce. ($13.00)
- Meat & Poultry
  
  Panang Chicken*
  
  Kaffir lime infused Panang curry with chicken, basil, bell pepper. ($8.00)
  
  Massaman Chicken*
  
  Mild spiced sweet coconut Massaman curry with chicken, onion, avocado and cashew nuts. ($8.00)
  
  Red Curry*
  
  Thai traditional red curry with bamboo shoot, green peas, basil, bell pepper and your choice of chicken or beef. ($8.00)
  
  Chicken with Cashew Nuts*
  
  Sautéed chicken with roasted cashew nuts, onion and chili in a mild spiced tomato sauce ($8.00)
  
  Spicy Garlic*
  
  Your choice of chicken or pork sautéed in a spicy garlic sauce. Accompanied with sautéed mixed vegetables, mushroom. ($10.00)
  
  Gingerine
  
  Your choice of chicken, beef or pork stir-fried with fresh ginger, scallion, onion and shiitake mushroom ($8.00)
  
  Fantasy Chicken*
  
  Stir-fried chicken with vegetables in a spicy tomato sauce. ($8.00)
  
  Royal Chicken
  
  Sautéed chicken with bamboo shoots, mushrooms and scallion in a light brown sauce. ($8.00)
  
  Rainbow Chicken*
  
  Sautéed chicken with vegetables, mushroom in a roasted chili sauce. ($8.00)
  
  Spicy Basil*
  
  Your choice of chicken or beef sautéed with fresh Thai basil, onion, bell pepper in a spicy basil sauce. ($8.00)
  
  Pik King Pork**
  
  Sautéed pork tenderloin with string beans, shredded kaffir lime leaves, chili and basil in a traditional Pik King sauce. ($8.00)
  
  Mali's Own Grilled Chicken
  
  Ginger soy marinated and charcoal grilled chicken breast. Served with garlic rice, sautéed mixed vegetables, mushroom and a ginger soy sauce. ($10.00)
- Vegetables
  
  Siam Tofu*
  
  Fried tofu sautéed with mixed vegetables in a roasted chili sauce. ($8.00)
  
  Chinese Eggplant with Basil*
  
  Chinese eggplant sautéed with onion and pepper in a spicy basil sauce. ($8.00)
  
  Vegetable Massaman*
  
  Mixed vegetables sautéed with avocado, onion and cashew nuts in a famous Massaman curry. ($8.00)
- Noodles
  Pad Thai
  
  Rice noodles stir-fried with shrimp, chicken, green onion and egg. Served with fresh bean sprouts, ground peanuts. ($8.00)
  
  Famous Seafood Noodles
  
  A classic Pad Thai noodles with shrimp, scallop and ground peanut. ($13.00)
  
  Pad Kee Mao*
  Rice noodles sautéed with your choice of meat, tomato, broccoli. carrot, mushroom, basil and pepper in a Thai basil sauce.
  
  Chicken, Beef Or Pork: $8.00
  
  Shrimp: $12.00
  
  Combination: $12.00
Dinner Menu
- Starter
  
  Moo Shu
  
  Two freshly made steamed rolls stuffed with sautéed chicken, shrimp, egg, vegetables. Served with a peanut sweet plum sauce. ($6.00)
  
  Spring Rolls
  
  Two crispy rolls stuffed with chicken, shrimp, cabbage, and glass noodles. Served with our signature peanut sauce. ($6.00)
  
  Basil Rolls
  
  Two non-fried rolls stuffed with homemade barbequed pork, shrimp, noodles, basil, bean sprouts and lettuce. Served with tamarind sauce topped with crushed peanuts. ($6.00)
  
  Satay
  
  Skewered chicken or beef marinated in Thai herbs and curry powder, brushed with coconut cream and charcoal grilled to perfection. Served with curried peanut sauce and a side of cucumber salad. ($9.00)
  
  Larb Chicken**
  
  Minced chicken marinated in mint, shallot, scallion, dried chili, roasted rice powder, fish sauce and lime juice. ($8.00)
  
  Nua Nam Tok**
  
  Our flame- grilled beef marinated in mint, shallot, scallion, dried chili, roasted rice powder, fish sauce and lime juice. ($9.00)
  
  Naam Sod**
  
  Ground pork tossed in a mixture of ginger, scallion, shallot, cilantro, fish sauce, and lime juice. Completed with a topping of roasted peanuts. ($8.00)
  
  Angel Wings
  
  Two chicken wings stuffed with shrimp, chicken, and vegetables. Served with our sweet chili sauce. ($8.00)
  
  Lotus Blossom
  
  Steamed pork and shrimp dumplings. Served with a soy vinaigrette dipping and garlic oil sauce. ($7.00)
  
  Mali's Pockets
  
  Fried shrimp dumplings served with our citrus soy vinaigrette. ($7.00)
  
  Yin & Yang
  
  Fried wontons stuffed with onion and Ricotta cheese. Served with a sweet chili sauce. ($6.00)
  
  Vegetable Tempura
  
  Chef's assortment of tempura fried vegetables. Served with our peanut-topped sweet chili sauce. ($7.00)
  
  Calamari
  
  Tempura fried calamari served with Mali's sweet & spicy chili sauce. ($9.00)
- Soup
  Spicy Seafood Soup**
  
  Thai style hot & sour soup with fish of the day, shrimp, scallop, mushrooms, lemongrass, cilantro, chili and lime juice. ($5.00)
  
  Tom Yum Soup**
  Thai style hot & sour soup with mushrooms, lemongrass, cilantro, chili and lime juice.
  
  Chicken: $4.00
  
  Shrimp: $5.00
  Tom Kha Soup*
  Authentic coconut soup with galangal, mushrooms, kaffir lime leaves, cilantro and lime juice.
  
  Chicken: $4.00
  
  Shrimp: $5.00
- Salad
  
  Mali Salad
  
  Mixed fresh vegetables served with your choice of peanut dressing or ginger dressing. ($6.00)
  
  Yam Yai Salad
  
  Garden green salad with chicken, shrimp and hard-boiled egg. Topped with ground peanuts and served with a light & sweet vinaigrette dressing. ($9.00)
- Vegetables & Noodles
  Siam Tofu*
  
  Fried tofu sautéed with mixed vegetables in a roasted chili sauce. ($12.00)
  
  Chinese Eggplant with Basil*
  
  Tender Chinese eggplant sautéed with onion, basil and pepper in a spicy basil sauce. ($12.00)
  
  Golden Vegetable*
  
  Assorted fresh vegetables sautéed with a golden curry, coconut milk. ($12.00)
  
  Vegetable Delight
  
  Sautéed mixed vegetables in a light brown sauce. ($12.00)
  
  Vegetable Massaman*
  
  Mixed vegetables sautéed with avocado, onion, coconut milk and cashew nuts in our famous Massaman curry. ($12.00)
  
  Pad Thai
  
  Rice noodles stir-fried with shrimp, chicken, green onion and egg. Served with fresh bean sprouts, ground peanuts. ($12.00)
  
  Famous Seafood Noodle
  
  A classic Pad Thai noodles with shrimp, scallop. Served with fresh bean sprouts, ground peanuts. ($16.00)
  
  Pad Kee Mao*
  Rice noodles sautéed with your choice of meat, tomato, broccoli, carrot, mushroom, onion, basil and pepper in a Thai basil sauce.
  
  Chicken, Beef Or Pork: $12.00
  
  Shrimp: $15.00
  
  Combination: $15.00
- Meat & Paultry
  
  Panang Chicken*
  
  Kaffir lime-infused Panang curry with chicken, coconut milk, basil, and bell pepper. ($13.00)
  
  Massaman Chicken*
  
  Our sweet & mildly spicy Massaman curry with chicken, coconut milk, onion, avocado and cashew nuts. ($13.00)
  
  Red Curry*
  
  A Traditional Thai red curry with bamboo shoot, green peas, basil, bell pepper and your choice of chicken or beef. ($12.00)
  
  Chicken with Cashew Nuts*
  
  Sautéed chicken with roasted cashew nuts, onion, and chili in a mildly spiced tomato sauce. ($12.00)
  
  Spicy Garlic*
  
  Your choice of chicken or pork sautéed in our spicy garlic sauce. Accompanied with sautéed mixed vegetables mushroom, and onion. ($13.00)
  
  Gingerine
  
  Your choice of chicken, beef, or pork stir-fried with fresh ginger, scallion, onion, and shiitake mushrooms. ($12.00)
  
  Rainbow Chicken*
  
  Sautéed chicken with vegetables, mushroom in a roasted chili sauce. ($12.00)
  
  Spicy Basil*
  
  Your choice of chicken or beef sautéed with fresh Thai basil, onion and bell pepper in a spicy basil sauce. ($12.00)
  
  Pik King Pork**
  
  Strip of pork tenderloin sautéed with string beans, shredded kaffir lime leaves, chili and basil in a traditional Pik King sauce. ($12.00)
  
  Lemongrass Grilled Chicken
  
  Charcoal grilled chicken breast, marinated in fresh lemongrass. Served with sautéed mixed vegetables, mushroom and our sweet chili sauce. ($13.00)
  
  Mali's Own Grilled Chicken
  
  Ginger soy marinated chicken breast & charcoal grilled. Served with garlic rice, sautéed mixed vegetables, mushroom and a ginger soy sauce. ($13.00)
  
  Grilled Duck with Red Curry**
  
  Grilled duck breast with pineapple, peach, green peas, bamboo shoot, bell pepper, coconut milk, and basil in our famous red curry sauce. ($17.00)
  
  Rack of Lamb
  
  Herb rubbed and charcoal grilled rack of lamb. Served with asparagus, onion, mushroom, carrot, zucchini sautéed in a sweet basil sauce. ($21.00)
- Seafoods
  
  Majestic Catfish***
  
  Fried catfish filets sautéed with roasted sweet chili sauce and red curry paste. Topped with crispy basil leaves. ($15.00)
  
  Grilled Salmon**
  
  Grilled Atlantic salmon with sautéed asparagus, zucchini, carrot, onion, pepper, basil and mushroom in a spicy chili sauce. ($16.00)
  
  Grilled Salmon in Green Curry**
  
  Grilled Atlantic salmon with asparagus, carrots, zucchini, bamboo shoot, bell pepper and basil in a coconut green curry. ($16.00)
  
  Shrimp in Green Curry**
  
  Shrimp sautéed with zucchini, bamboo shoot, green pea, bell pepper and basil in a coconut green curry. ($15.00)
  
  Shrimp with Sweet Crispy Basil*
  
  Shrimp sautéed in a spicy garlic sauce. Served with sautéed broccoli, carrot, mushroom, onion, and pepper. Topped with sweet crispy basil. ($15.00)
  
  Massaman Shrimp*
  
  Shrimp sautéed with sweet onion, avocado, coconut milk, and cashew nuts in a Massaman curry. ($15.00)
  
  The Best of the Boatman***
  
  Shrimp and diver's scallops sautéed with asparagus, onion, carrot and mushroom in a sweet chili sauce. ($17.00)
  
  Thai's Hot Hot Hot Seafood***
  
  Shrimp, scallop, mussels and calamari stir-fried with chili pepper, onion and basil in a spicy basil sauce. ($17.00)
  
  Seafood in Clay Pot
  
  Shrimp, scallop and fish of the day broiled with glass noodles, napa cabbage, zucchini, and shiitake mushroom in ginger garlic sauce. ($17.00)
  
  Soft Shell Crab**
  
  Large soft shell crab served with asparagus, carrot, onion, and mushrooms in a roasted chili sauce. ($17.00)
- Rices
  
  Jasmine Rice
  
  ($1.50)
  
  Brown Rice
  
  ($2.00)
  
  Garlic Rice
  
  ($2.00)
Dessert Menu
- Dessert
  
  Ice-Cream
  
  Your choice of Vanilla Bean, Green Tea or Coconut ($5.00)
  
  Mango Sorbet
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Crème Brulee
  
  A Classic Vanill a Crème Brulee ($7.00)
  
  Home - Made Brownie
  
  Served with Vanilla Bean Ice-Cream ($7.00)
  
  Fried Banana
  
  Served with Coconut Ice-Cream ($7.00)
  
  Tempura Ice - Cream
  
  Vanilla Bean Ice - Cream Wrapped in Pound Cake, Batteredand Friedtoa Golden Perfection ($7.00)
  
  Fresh Mango with Sticky Rice
  
  (Seasonal) A Traditional Thai Dessert with Fresh Sweet Mango and Sweetened Sticky Rice Topped with Coconut Cream ($8.00)
- Ports
  
  Fonseca LBV
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Taylor Fladgate LBV
  
  ($8.00)
- Martinis
  
  Chocoholic
  
  Vodka, Godiva Chocolate Liquor & Creame de Cacao ($8.00)
  
  Strawberry Cheesecake
  
  Vanilla Vodka, Strawberry Pucker, Fresh Strawberry & Cream with Graham Cracker Rim ($8.00)
  
  Key Lime Pie
  
  Vanilla Vodka, Key Lime Creame Liquor, Fresh Lime & Pineapple Juice with Graham Cracker Rim ($8.00)
- Coffees
  
  Irish Coffee
  
  Irish Whiskey & Coffee ($7.00)
  
  Black Forest Coffee
  
  Godiva Chocolate Liquor, Chambord, Coffee & Whipped Cream ($7.00)
  
  Keoke Coffee
  
  Christian Brothers Brandy, Kahlua & Coffee ($7.00)

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