7 Tasty, Hard-To-Pronounce Dishes That Are Still Easier to Say Than “X Æ A-12”

For the native English speaker, these delicious menu items at some of Atlanta’s best restaurants may not easily roll off the tongue. However, they’re still MUCH easier to pronounce than Elon Musk and Grime’s new baby’s name, X Æ A-12.

1. Northern China Eatery’s Xiao Long Bao

When you pull up to Northern China Eatery on Buford Highway for some tasty Chinese fare, it might be easier for you to say, “Soup dumplings, please!” rather than try to pronounce Xiao Long Bao. But however you say it, you’ll surely enjoy these super tasty, broth-filled dumplings that are the perfect comfort food. And yes. It’s still so much easier to pronounce than X Æ A-12. They’re doing curbside pickup of all their greatest hits!

2. Yeero Village’s Loukaniko Wrap

The delectable Greek food and tasty, seasoned meats at Yeero Village will have you drooling, even if “Loukaniko,” a Greek sausage that incorporates orange peel and fennel seed into its seasoning, has you struggling with the pronunciation. Also, if you’re still confused about how to pronounce “gyro,” Yeero Village has made it super easy for you. It’s YEERO, not guy-row or jy-row! You can pull up to them for a drive-thru experience today!

3. Petite Violette‘s Salade Niçoise

This Brookhaven spot has been a staple for authentic French fare for years! And they make a fabulous Salade Niçoise roughly pronounced “sa-lad nee-so-was” that’s the perfectly refreshing dish. This salad is made with tuna, olives, and hard-boiled eggs, lightly dressed in olive oil. Might not sound super exciting, but trust us–it’s actually fantastic. On UberEats and Grubhub!

4. Taverna Plaka‘s Saganaki

The flaming cheese at this Greek party spot is as show-stopping as it is hard to pronounce. But, it’s still WAY easier to say than X Æ A-12. Taverna Plaka is open for takeout and delivery!

5. Gyu-Kaku’s Sukiyaki Bibimbap

You can head on over to Atlantic Station for pickup of some AMAZING BBQ, or order them for delivery! You won’t even have to try to pronounce “Sukiyaki Bibimbamp” if you order this delicious rice dish. But we bet you’d still have an easier go of it than if you tried to say X Æ A-12.

6. Rincon Latina’s Pupusas

This Salvadorian treat–a corncake typically filled with beans, cheese or meat–is a PHENOMENAL combination of carbs and cheese AND miles easier to pronounce than X Æ A-12. Find this spot on Buford Highway! Open for takeout!

7. Rumi Kitchen’s Mirza Ghasemi 

The flavorful saffron rice, the hearty eggplant dishes, and the grilled meats all earn Rumi Kitchen a spot on our list of top 10 takeout options this week! Their Mirza Ghasemi, a smoked eggplant dish, is as much of a tongue-twister for native English speakers, as it is absurdly delicious!