Automatic Slim's Tonga Club
- May 5, 2006
- Rated 5 of 5 by
globetrots from Nashville, Tennessee
This hip and happening restaurant has been at the top of the Memphis dining scene for close to a decade, but deserves to still be there. It is dependable and surprising at the same time, dishing out inventive meals that are regular crowd-pleasers. Rotating art keeps the look fresh, but the foundation includes zebra-skin barstools and whimsical sculptured light fixtures. While the food is seriously good, it's clear the restaurant refuses to take itself too seriously. The cuisine is always a mix of cultures, with fish and vegetarian meals being a a welcome relief for non-carnivores trying to avoid the ubiquitous barbecue in the area. On any given night diners can expect unique combinations that mix Caribbean, Asian, and Southwestern influences to create surprising taste sensations. This is the clear best choice in the tourist district.
From journal Music and Meals in Memphis