Atlanta restaurants: Most memorable dishes of 2018

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Photos: 47 of the most memorable dishes we tried in 2018

The samosa pav from Cherians International Grocery. CONTRIBUTED BY HENRI HOLLIS

The bacon, fig and brie tartine at Amélie's French Bakery & Café. PHOTO COURTESY OF AMELIE'S FRENCH BAKERY & CAFE

Cool off with richly flavored gelato at this Buckhead shop

Pastry chef Lasheeda Perry created the Biscoff Cream Pie at Bar Margot after she was inspired on a flight to Atlanta. CONTRIBUTED BY HENRI HOLLIS

The Monday special at Bone Garden Cantina is a plateful of chimichangas. CONTRIBUTED BY HENRI HOLLIS

Botiwalla lamb burgers at Ponce City Market feature pronounced Indian flavors. CONTRIBUTED BY HENRI HOLLIS

The elote creamed corn at DAS BBQ captures the flavor and flair of Mexican street corn. CONTRIBUTED BY HENRI HOLLIS

Chili con Queso Compuesto at the El Felix adds brisket, pico de gallo and guacamole. CONTRIBUTED BY HENRI HOLLIS

The densely-packed falafel wrap at Grecian Gyro will only cost you $6. CONTRIBUTED BY HENRI HOLLIS

Squid ink spaghetti with calamari, Calabrian chiles and Thai basil pesto at La Tavola Trattoria. CONTRIBUTED BY HENRI HOLLIS

The Tom Ka coconut soup at Little Bangkok is served in spectacular fashion. CONTRIBUTED BY HENRI HOLLIS

The empanadas at this Midtown hotspot will have you tapping your toes

The Pitssburgher at Roswell's Peach & the Porkchop. CONTRIBUTED BY HENRI HOLLIS

The plantain empanadas at Porch Light Latin Kitchen have a decidedly rustic appearance. CONTRIBUTED BY HENRI HOLLIS

The brown stew chicken with rice and peas and collard greens at Rodney's Jamaican Soul Food. CONTRIBUTED BY HENRI HOLLIS

The mirza ghasemi at Rumi's Kitchen in Sandy Springs. CONTRIBUTED BY HENRI HOLLIS

There’s no need to fear this seafood restaurant’s scarily-named dish

Fruity, chilled gazpacho hits the spot at this celebrated Atlanta chain

The bone-in curry goat combination meal with warm roti at Tassa Roti Shop in Marietta. CONTRIBUTED BY HENRI HOLLIS

Dish of the Week - Dat Ish Wrap at Tassili's Raw Reality

This loaded cheeseburger will make you a turkey patty believer

The Baltimore Pit Beef sandwich at the Brake Pad in College Park. CONTRIBUTED BY HENRI HOLLIS

The Imperial in Oakhurst goes all in with their Poutine de Georgia, french fries topped with pimiento cheese, beef gravy and bacon. CONTRIBUTED BY HENRI HOLLIS

A poké bowl topped with the PokéSpot's signature avocado boat. CONTRIBUTED BY HENRI HOLLIS

South African flavors will make you a regular at this Blandtown neighborhood pub

Find this uniquely messy sandwich on Buford Highway

The Kitchen Sink Pizza at Urban Pie is a local take on the classic supreme pie. CONTRIBUTED BY HENRI HOLLIS

These tasty food truck tacos have a permanent home in South Buckhead

Luxuriate in a seafood classic at this Westside steakhouse

Anyone can enjoy forbidden flavors at this healthy chain

Get a taste of celebratory street food at this Decatur institution

Local Atlanta flavor takes this national chain treat to the next level

A hotpot meal with herbal broth (left) and the vegetarian entree (right) at J's Mini Hotpot Deluxe. CONTRIBUTED BY HENRI HOLLIS

Meatball Tagine at Marrakech Express / Photo by Wyatt Williams

Cheese Puffs at Sushi Itto, a neighborhood restaurant at the intersection of Briarcliff and Lavista roads. CONTRIBUTED BY HENRI HOLLIS

Try something new with this upscale Australian specialty

Mofongo at Buen Provecho / Photo credit: Wyatt Williams

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2 Sistas Soul Food sells tostones rellenos, adorable little cups of fried plantain filled with meat and served with a fresh cilantro-garlic sauce. CONTRIBUTED BY HENRI HOLLIS

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