Big Boss, Midtown
12 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Atlanta14 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Big Boss in Midtown draws recommendations for American-style Chinese food. Individual diners praise sweet and sour chicken, General Tso's chicken and fried rice, while another likes the focused menu and setting. The decor receives differing descriptions. Two dissenting diners found the food unremarkable rather than exceptional, so the positive takeout-food reputation is not unanimous.
Address
Big Boss Chinese, 100 10th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Sweet and sour chicken, General Tso's, Basil fried rice
- Best for
- Vegetarian
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/hamburgler26 in r/Atlanta · Apr 2026
Has been their go-to for Chinese delivery.
- Recommendsu/Derptinn in r/Atlanta · Apr 2026ambience
Describes it as a great old-school Chinese place with a great vibe.
- Recommendsu/Dizzy_Impression4702 in r/Atlanta · Oct 2025ambience
Calls it a modern spin on a classic Chinese spot with great vibes, decor and food.
- Recommendsu/gogostevie in r/Atlanta · Apr 2026variety
Recommends the food and especially praises the vegetarian options.
- Recommendsu/Upper_Sandwich_8375 in r/Atlanta · May 2025taste
Says the basil fried rice here is amazing.
- Recommendsu/ConfidenceKooky6933 in r/Atlanta · Apr 2026portion
Recommends it for authentic taste without greasiness, great portions and comfortable seating.
- Mixedu/Drillmhor in r/Atlanta · Apr 2026
Finds it fine but says you won't be disappointed or impressed.
- Recommendsu/imakeitrayn in r/Atlanta · Apr 2026taste
Considers it the best Americanized Chinese food, with a movie-scene vibe.
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- Recommendsu/Cadendatfye in r/Atlanta · Oct 2025ambience
Feels the kitsch adds charm and the food is on point.
- Recommendsu/whirling_cynic in r/Atlanta · Apr 2026
Names it as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Confident_Capital558 in r/Atlanta · Apr 2026
Big Boss has their heart ITP.
- Recommendsu/PicklesAreTheDevil in r/Atlanta · Apr 2026taste
Says everything besides the soup has been delightful and the smaller menu helps them do basics well.
- Caveatu/Holmer1920 in r/Atlanta · May 2025taste
Tried it twice and was under impressed both times.
- Recommendsu/Katerator216 in r/Atlanta · May 2025
Names Big Boss when asked for the best fried rice in Atlanta.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.