What it is
Poor Calvin's is an Asian restaurant at 510 Piedmont Avenue NE, open since November 2012. It serves Asian cooking with Southern influences. Owner and chef Calvin Phan was born in Vietnam and raised and classically trained in Germany, and the menu reflects that mix of backgrounds.
Food and drink
The restaurant describes its cooking as Eastern flavors with Western techniques and presentation. Desserts are made in-house, and the one-of-a-kind items it names include a Suspension Cake and a Fuji apple dessert. The restaurant also takes pride in a cocktail list, and recommends reserving ahead.
Before you go
Dinner is served Monday through Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 3 to 10 p.m. The last seating is one hour before closing. Brunch service ended after February 23, 2025. Reservations are on the Poor Calvin's website, or call (470) 570-8741.
Asian fusion restaurant from chef Calvin Phan, Vietnamese-born and German-trained, open since 2012. Blends Asian techniques with Southern influences in signature dishes like lobster fried rice, shaky shrimp, lamb chops, and crab beignets, plus creative cocktails including a chai-infused long island served in a glass flask. A dinner-only neighborhood favorite that draws downtown residents, date-night couples, and pre-show diners headed to the Fox.Contact
Business details
Address
510 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
Phone
(470) 570-8741
Email
[email protected]
Website
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