07-07-2025
Yummy Spicy's Sichuan dishes will have you coming back for more
If you're looking for a go-to Chinese restaurant on Buford Highway, then you should add Yummy Spicy to your rotation.
Why it matters: This no-nonsense restaurant has a large menu filled with Sichuan dishes as well as classic American Chinese options.
Zoom in: I went with two friends after a recent rock climbing session to load up on some protein and veggies.
My friends had been to Yummy Spicy before, and were excited because the restaurant had reopened after closing for a few weeks so the owners could travel overseas.
The vibe: The restaurant, which has been open since 2017, doesn't have the bells and whistles you would see in more trendy spots. It gives off the kind of vibe where you're just there to enjoy good food and get on with your day.
The staff was also attentive and friendly.
What to try: The Yummy Spicy Chicken! The pieces were lightly battered, deep fried to crispy perfection and tossed with chopped red chilis, cumin, onions and other seasonings.
You will want to eat the entire plate in one go.
We also got the Sliced Beef Yummy Spicy Hot Pot (a dry hot pot with vegetables tossed with the signature Sichuan spicy and numbing flavors) and pork dumplings in a chili oil sauce, both of which were very good.
Their mapo tofu is next on my list of things to try.
If you go: Yummy Spicy's address is 5164 Buford Highway, Doraville, Ga. 30340. They are closed Tuesday, but are open 11:30am to 9:30pm Monday and Wednesday through Sunday.
