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1570 Holcomb Bridge Rd #710
Roswell, GA 30076-2518
Phone: 770-998-3263
Fax: 770-998-1380
Roswell, GA 30076-2518
Phone: 770-998-3263
Fax: 770-998-1380
User Review
What users are saying:
- Prompt seating: yes
- Make reservations: no
- Good for groups: yes
Fabulous asian food
Posted by johnrott on 10/12/2006
I have been going to Marco Polo since it opened 20 years ago. They have been doing high
quality asian food since before PF Chang's made that hip. I just moved back to Atlanta after an
absence of a few years. One of my first stops in town was to Marco Polo. I noticed from the parking
lot that something had changed: a new sign, a new logo, etc. I was concerned. I was fearful that
a classic was going to go down the tubes. Nothing could be further from the truth. The new owners
have updated the interior and it looks great. Most importantly, the food is better than ever. I
ordered my old standby, Sesame Chicken. When the waiter brought it out to me, I was bummed
because it looked a little different. I was only bummed for a second because they even found a
way to improve on the already great taste and texture of that dish. The fried rice was great, too:
not the mass-produced type found at some places. The hot & sour soup was outstanding. If I'm
scraping for something to complain about, it would be this: the spring roll had a good taste,
wonderful sauce, and a crispy exterior, but it seemed a little soft due to a few too many rice
noodles on the inside. If you love asian food, you owe it to yourself to check out Marco Polo. It is
FANTASTIC!
Pros: Outstanding food quality. It's easy to see that they've put a lot of work in to their dishes
Cons: I wish it was closer to my house
Overall user rating: Highly Recommended
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Review
Taste of the Northside: Marco Polo makes waves: Deep-fried eats and healthy treats on
the menu
By Jon Waterhouse
For the Journal-Constitution
Published on: 04/06/07
I can't help it.
Walking into Marco Polo, my first thought isn't of the 13th century Italian who explored Asia.
Instead, I keep thinking of that call-and-response swimming pool game —- you know, when you
close your eyes and try tagging fellow swimmers.
But Marco Polo —- the restaurant —- isn't about thrashing around blindly. Its menu provides a
direct map to fantastic Asian fusion. Tastes, including Japanese, Chinese and Thai, integrate in a
setting that's equal parts casual and classy.
First discovery
Just moments after taking a seat, a string of three different employees stop by to inquire about
drinks. Smiley and attentive, the staff stays on its toes the entire time.
Before a glass of milky Thai iced tea is half gone, the appetizers start coming. An array of six
butterfly shrimp almost preen on the plate, their tails pointing regally in the air. The shrimp's deep-
fried batter features bits of crunchy coconut.
But you don't get more crunchy than the Frito Crabs. Fans of soft shell crab should indulge. Chefs
salt and pepper the crustaceans and dress them in a deep-fried uniform. Sure, you're supposed to
eat the entire crab, shell and all. But we pick at it anyway. Our waiter notices and dispenses
some advice.
"Eat whole thing," he says in broken English. "It's healthy!"
Health conscious
Marco Polo whips up plenty of carnivorous cuisine. Customers regularly order up favorites such as
Shanghai Duck and the Taipan Teriyaki, a mix of chicken, beef and shrimp.
But several vegetarian dishes make the grade. The Muddy River finds squares of tofu wading in a
puddle of massaman paste and coconut milk. Roasted cashews, bits of carrot, slivers of onion and
avocado join the sweet and slightly spicy affair. Pony up $2 and substitute the side of steamed or
fried rice with natural brown.
The popular Devil's Curry meets in the middle. Chicken, shrimp, fried tofu and veggies sit in a
savory, biting sauce. If a slice of bread was on the side, I'd be using it to soak up the last remaining
traces.
Sushi slam
A full sushi menu spotlights its own appetizers —- from edamame to seared tuna —- and a roster of
maki and sashimi. The Earthquake roll, although not terribly mind blowing, deftly balances flavor
with baked yellowtail, spicy tuna, cucumber and just the right amount of spicy mayonnaise.
Things to know
Each entree has a lunch and dinner price. A side of fried rice and a spring roll come with lunch,
while dinners include steamed or fried rice. Order a sushi lunch or dinner special, and score a
bowl of miso soup and a side salad.
If these servings prove too big for kiddies, a children's menu offers things like fried rice and lo mein
at $5.50 a pop. And the extravagant Death by Chocolate dessert —- a chocolate bomb of cake
and ice cream dolled up with whipped cream and cherries —- rivals the youthful splendor of
Marco Polo's aquatic game.
As for adults, those with a penchant for Asian flavors should find Marco Polo a discovery worth
revisiting.
Marco Polo
> Address: 1570 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 710, Roswell
> Phone: 770-998-3263
> Web site: www.new-marcopolo.com
> Hours:
Lunch 11a.m.-2:30p.m. Monday-Friday
1:30-3p.m. Saturday
Dinner 4:30-9:30p.m. Monday-Thursday
4:30-10p.m. Friday-Saturday
Sunday Closed
> Entree price range: Lunch $6.25-$20.55; dinner $9.75-$30.50
Find this article at:
http://www.ajc.com/search/content/metro/northfulton/stories/2007/04/06/nfxfood0406.html
Taste of the Northside: Marco Polo makes waves: Deep-fried eats and healthy treats on
the menu
By Jon Waterhouse
For the Journal-Constitution
Published on: 04/06/07
I can't help it.
Walking into Marco Polo, my first thought isn't of the 13th century Italian who explored Asia.
Instead, I keep thinking of that call-and-response swimming pool game —- you know, when you
close your eyes and try tagging fellow swimmers.
But Marco Polo —- the restaurant —- isn't about thrashing around blindly. Its menu provides a
direct map to fantastic Asian fusion. Tastes, including Japanese, Chinese and Thai, integrate in a
setting that's equal parts casual and classy.
First discovery
Just moments after taking a seat, a string of three different employees stop by to inquire about
drinks. Smiley and attentive, the staff stays on its toes the entire time.
Before a glass of milky Thai iced tea is half gone, the appetizers start coming. An array of six
butterfly shrimp almost preen on the plate, their tails pointing regally in the air. The shrimp's deep-
fried batter features bits of crunchy coconut.
But you don't get more crunchy than the Frito Crabs. Fans of soft shell crab should indulge. Chefs
salt and pepper the crustaceans and dress them in a deep-fried uniform. Sure, you're supposed to
eat the entire crab, shell and all. But we pick at it anyway. Our waiter notices and dispenses
some advice.
"Eat whole thing," he says in broken English. "It's healthy!"
Health conscious
Marco Polo whips up plenty of carnivorous cuisine. Customers regularly order up favorites such as
Shanghai Duck and the Taipan Teriyaki, a mix of chicken, beef and shrimp.
But several vegetarian dishes make the grade. The Muddy River finds squares of tofu wading in a
puddle of massaman paste and coconut milk. Roasted cashews, bits of carrot, slivers of onion and
avocado join the sweet and slightly spicy affair. Pony up $2 and substitute the side of steamed or
fried rice with natural brown.
The popular Devil's Curry meets in the middle. Chicken, shrimp, fried tofu and veggies sit in a
savory, biting sauce. If a slice of bread was on the side, I'd be using it to soak up the last remaining
traces.
Sushi slam
A full sushi menu spotlights its own appetizers —- from edamame to seared tuna —- and a roster of
maki and sashimi. The Earthquake roll, although not terribly mind blowing, deftly balances flavor
with baked yellowtail, spicy tuna, cucumber and just the right amount of spicy mayonnaise.
Things to know
Each entree has a lunch and dinner price. A side of fried rice and a spring roll come with lunch,
while dinners include steamed or fried rice. Order a sushi lunch or dinner special, and score a
bowl of miso soup and a side salad.
If these servings prove too big for kiddies, a children's menu offers things like fried rice and lo mein
at $5.50 a pop. And the extravagant Death by Chocolate dessert —- a chocolate bomb of cake
and ice cream dolled up with whipped cream and cherries —- rivals the youthful splendor of
Marco Polo's aquatic game.
As for adults, those with a penchant for Asian flavors should find Marco Polo a discovery worth
revisiting.
Marco Polo
> Address: 1570 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 710, Roswell
> Phone: 770-998-3263
> Web site: www.new-marcopolo.com
> Hours:
Lunch 11a.m.-2:30p.m. Monday-Friday
1:30-3p.m. Saturday
Dinner 4:30-9:30p.m. Monday-Thursday
4:30-10p.m. Friday-Saturday
Sunday Closed
> Entree price range: Lunch $6.25-$20.55; dinner $9.75-$30.50
Find this article at:
http://www.ajc.com/search/content/metro/northfulton/stories/2007/04/06/nfxfood0406.html