The Atlanta Traveler

The Geisha House in Atlantic Station was not at all what I expected. I envisioned Geisha fluttering throughout the restaurant, wearing elaborate kimonos and pouring tea.

I thought that I’d hear soft music, the type you hear while floating off to sleep, during a relaxing massage. I read Memoirs of a Geisha, after all. So, I thought that I knew what to expect.

The Geisha House was nothing at all like I’d imagined. There was only one geisha, the hostess when I visited on a Friday night. The other servers wore black slacks with red, low-cut T-shirts. I am happy to say that they had Asian servers and also servers from other ethnic groups. That was cool. After a hard day at work, I was ready to chill, so I wanted to be enveloped in soft soothing music. The music at the Geisha House was not soft and gentle. It was pounding and rhythmic, sort of like being in a club, which is fine if you are expected a club-like environment.

I can say the the Geisha House was sexy. Red lighting, seating, and low-lights gave the restaurant an exotic feel.

The food did  meet my expectations. I tried the teriyaki salmon, which was delicious. Although I am not sushi expert, the California rolls that I tried were also decent. Well, they tasted pretty much the same was as the ones at Publix. Meals at the Geisha House are a la carte. Most entrees are about $15 each. So, for about $35 I had salmon and California rolls, which is too pricey given the atmosphere.

The Geisha House is located at 1380 Atlantic Drive, in Atlanta. The phone number is 404-872-3903.

Photo Credit: Claudine Williams

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