Ponko Chicken Opens In Midtown Atlanta

Ponko Chicken recently had a soft opening in Midtown Atlanta, AtlantaFi.com has learned. This is Ponko Chicken’s second location in metro Atlanta.

The new Atlanta restaurant will have their official grand opening on Friday, May 3, 2019. The event will have live music, giveaways, free samples and more.

Ponko Chicken’s original location is in Chamblee. Now the new spot is serving lunch and dinner.

Now open and serving: Ponko Chicken in Midtown

Ponko Chicken is owned by siblings Maggie Antoine and Reiko Clark, who helmed a previous restaurant in Stone Mountain before opening the Chamblee eatery.

What’s on the menu at Ponko Chicken?

Ponko Chicken specializes in “Amer-Asian” fare, especially delicious chicken. Mouth-watering tacos will also be on the menu. As the restaurant settles in, you can bet that more great items will be available soon.

Where is Ponko Chicken located in Midtown?

Ponko Chicken is located at 915 West Peachtree St. 30309 NW Suite 6 in the Alta Midtown apartment complex. Here is a map to help you find it.

Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.

Fast-casual is also the dining trend du jour around metro Atlanta restaurants. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience. Food in Atlanta is also adapting to the various tastes of the migrants that come here to live.

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Patrons typically order off a menu board like they would at a burger joint, but the convenience of sitting down to leisurely enjoy their food has made the segment a popular one with the restaurant industry.

The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.

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