Telling it 'Strait'...the food is EXCELLENT!

Rapper Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges is now following in the footsteps of many other celebrities...he's decided to diversify! With the opening of Straits Atlanta Restaurant, Bridges has succeeded. I have never been afraid to try new things, but when I heard that Luda's venture would be serving up Singaporean cuisine I was more than a little apprehensive. I did not even know what this type of food would entail. This being said, I held off on visiting until I received an opportunity I could not pass up. A client of mine was throwing a surprise birthday/signing party (Oakland Raiders) for her husband so I decided to attended.

Throughout the night I had the privilege of experiencing a wide array of the menus 'small plate' offerings as well as my favorite cocktails. For those finicky eaters I would suggest you prepare to take a risk or stay home. The menu features options for the most ravenous meat eaters as well as vegetarians. My favorites of the night were the Roti Prata, Crispy Wontons and Crab Cakes. Roti Prata is a soft Indian flat bread coupled with a warm Yellow Curry dipping sauce. The Crispy Wontons are filled with fried shrimp and accompanied by sweet and sour sauce, but the wontons are fab with or without. The Crab Cakes, magnificent with a special twist provided by the Indian spices.

The atmosphere is chic but not cold. The staff is gracious and accommodating. The menu is moderately priced, with the most expensive item topping out at $39. There are three other locations all found in California. For more information and a complete menu click on the title to be linked to the restaurant homepage.

Straits Atlanta Restaurant
793 Juniper St. NE
(corner of 5th & Juniper St. NE)
Atlanta, GA 30308

(404)877.1283