White Tiger Gourmet Athens

Authentically Athens: casual, quirky, eclectic, eco-friendly, vegetarian options. I happened to love the mac n’ cheese, unlike other reviewers. I liked how real and authentic it tasted with melted cheddar on top. I had the BBQ plate with pork, mac n’cheese, homemade slaw, and fresh bread. Plus I tried their lightly sweetened tea and a side of vinegar-based BBQ sauce. My son tried the “Barbarella” sandwich on a ciabatta bun, which he enjoyed as well. It was a nice day, so we sat outside at one of the picnic tables. The inside looked nice though. It’s nicer than most casual BBQ places inside. The staff was sweet and accommodating. We’ll definitely be back! I like that they are keeping it real and authentic.

I stumbled upon this place while enjoying a day of self-love and self care. I love a diamond in the rough *aka* funky, eclectic decor, somewhat sketchy location, good food, and good service. And White Tiger Gourmet did not disappoint.The music was great and they have t-shirts you can purchase (I think I saw shirts on display 🤔). The inside is small and intimate. The place holds about 7 tables. Each of the tables seat up to 5 people and 1 table seats 2. There are several picnic tables outside and a walk up window for to go orders. The menu is interesting for a place that sells itself as a BBQ establishment. However, as a native Texan, I am slightly biased and certainly spoiled! 😉 I ordered the seared salmon on ciabatta bread. I was pleasantly surprised to find the salmon was well seasoned, moist, and tender. I am a bread lover and the ciabatta was delicious. It was soft, chewy, and crunchy. The sandwich was the perfect size, not too big, not too small. I'm not a huge cucumber lover so I probably should've opted out of the cucumbers. The sandwich wasn't overdressed. The menu mentions cream cheese, but I didn't taste any on the sandwich. The capers and organic field greens were a nice addition. I also ordered a side of mac and cheese that was nothing to write home about. The mac and cheese was hot and fresh, but it was under seasoned. Hence the 4 stars. Overall I was impressed. I will be returning to try other menu items like the Jason Sandwich, the Portabella Cheese Burger, and the Vegetarian Ciabatta.