I didn't think I'd find the best version of everyone's favorite fried appetizer at our most upscale Thai restaurant. But low-and-behold, at dinner at Nan, Atlanta's Thai jewel in Midtown, the appetizer was plopped down in front of me, looking like most calamari dishes. But it was absolutely perfect. The batter stuck tight to the squid, making the bites crispy and chewy at the same time. (Nothing worse than calamari who's batter is in the basket rather than on the critter.) There's a little bit of spice to them but it's just the right amount to make them different, but also make it hard to stop eating them.
Between the elegant setting, the beautiful staff and food that's takes Thai to a new sophisticated level, there's a reason why the likes of Tiger Woods turns to Nan to prepare their important championship dinners. And the calamari really is that good.
Pros: Incredible calamari... and well, everything else.
Cons: It's not cheap
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