4 Coming Soon Fulton County Restaurants to Watch

Here’s what’s next around Fulton County, ordered soonest → latest: Mama Lin’s Chicken Delight & Honey Bubble Tea at Madison Yards, Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies in early January, Mai Thai Kitchen and Bar in March, and Saffron Darbar in January 2026.

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Coming Soon

Mama Lin’s Chicken Delight & Honey Bubble Tea (Madison Yards)

Opening: Opening soon at 935 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30316 (originally targeting November).

What to expect: Dual-branded, 2,000-sq.-ft. fast-casual with ~15 seats focused on dine-in and takeout only (no third-party delivery). Longtime Atlanta roots via Honey Bubble Tea; brew-from-tea-leaves program continues here.

Menu & Drinks: One-focus fried chicken breast sandwich with 5–6 flavor profiles (e.g., Caribbean jerk, Korean-inspired). Tornado potato with assorted seasonings. Fresh-brewed green, black, and Thai teas.

Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

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Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies (Sandy Springs)

Opening: Early January (aiming first Saturday after Christmas) at 901 Abernathy Rd NE, Ste. 400, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

What to expect: Walk-in cookie shop with seating. Fresh-baked cookies sold by singles, partial dozens, and dozens. Call-ahead pickup (~15 minutes) and delivery via major apps. Milk and sodas; exploring local coffee/tea partner.

Menu & Drinks: 15+ scratch-made butter cookie flavors. Butter-cookie–crust desserts: banana pudding, sweet potato pie, lemon icebox pie.

Hours: Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; closed Sun.

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Mai Thai Kitchen and Bar (Buckhead)

Opening: March at 3872 Roswell Rd NE, Unit 18B, Atlanta, GA 30342

What to expect: Full-service modern Thai with European accents. ~84 seats inside plus 20–24 on the patio. “Museum” feel with classic Thai-inspired details. Later hours Thu–Sat.

Menu & Drinks: Curry-forward, shareable plates plus Euro-influenced dishes (including paellas). Dedicated lunch menu for nearby offices, including a Thai burrito wrap. Full bar.

Hours: Seven days; final schedule TBA (targeting around midnight Thu–Sat).

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Saffron Darbar Authentic Indian Cuisine (Sandy Springs)

Opening: January 2026 at 5975 Roswell Rd, Ste. D233, Atlanta, GA 30328

What to expect: Family-style Indian restaurant replacing Be Thai after a light renovation. ~40–45 seats.

Menu & Drinks: North Indian staples at launch; potential expansion later.

Hours: Planned seven days, 11 a.m.–10 p.m. (final hours TBA).

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