Su-Jit Lin

Atlanta Contributor

Though Su-Jit was born in New York and raised in a restaurant kitchen on Long Island, she’s a Southern gal at heart and in spirit. A former New Orleanian and current proud Atlantan, it’s there that she writes about food, travel, and lifestyle topics for publications that have included EatingWell, HuffPost, Epicurious, The Takeout, Eater, The Kitchn, VinePair, Thrillist, Food & Wine, Serious Eats, Southern Living, Reader’s Digest, The Spruce Eats, and more. When she’s not working on food stories or working off the food itself, you can typically find her invading the personal space of the dogs in the Atlanta shelters she volunteers with, or that of her own foster fail, Sable Sugarpig.

Su-Jit’s Favorite Resy Spots

Aria

Buckhead Village

Tell the somm what you don’t like — he’ll change your mind! And don’t skip dessert.

O by Brush

Buckhead Village

The technical precision and creativity here extends from omakase to pastry.

Tio Lucho's

Poncey-Highland

Never have I ever had lomo saltado so rich and tender! Try it as a croque señor.

Delbar Middle Eastern - Inman Park

Inman Park

No matter what, I always order the adas polo and the dill labneh with lamb.

Georgia Boy

Poncey-Highland

If you love whimsy, molecular gastronomy, and not having to fuss with tip math.

Pink Lotus Thai Restaurant

Atlanta

Consider this your Thai flavor expansion pack, where nothing is just standard.

Bar ANA

Atlanta

Midnight dessert for the kid in me, tunes for the teen, bevvies for the adult.

Auburn Angel

Sweet Auburn

Soul food goes so glam at this jewel box, where something new’s always cooking.

Fun Facts

Lives in
Marietta, GA
Favorite food city
Atlanta! The collaborative spirit, respectful cultural sharing, and diverse chefs make me so proud to be a part of this scene.
Your Ratatouille moment
“Graduating” to manning the salamander at my parents’ restaurant as a kid.
A spot you’d almost gatekeep
Vesper in EAV, China Kitchen in Chamblee, The Ashford in Brookhaven, Sessions Stand in Marietta, 3+3 LanZhou Ramen in Kennesaw, and L’Antoinette and Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails in Milton.
Hot take
Pancakes or waffles should always be ordered as bread for the table at brunch or breakfast.
Least meal on earth
American Chinese-style chicken and broccoli in brown sauce with fried rice and my dad’s special dry-fried lo mein. Or fresh spaghetti with meat sauce, melted mozzarella, and extra chunky, garlicky tomato sauce with an obscene amount of fresh basil.