Nine Wines, Zero Surprises
· Sandy Springs · Modern Asian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed September 22, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Nam Kitchen’s wine list and gave it The Lazy List — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
Nine wines on the list, all available by the glass — which sounds like a feature until you realize it just means there's no bottle program to speak of. The range tops out at $13 a pour and reads like someone picked up a Sysco catalog and called it a day. Nothing wrong here exactly, just nothing to get excited about either.
The list skews heavily Californian — Black Stallion, Broadside, Coppola, Pound by Pound — with a token nod to France via Faively's Pinot Noir and Minuty Rosé. There's no real depth by region, no old-world exploration beyond those two, and the whites lean predictably toward Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Iris Pinot Gris from Oregon is about as adventurous as it gets. The list covers the major grape bases without taking a single risk.
Every single wine is available by the glass, priced between $10 and $13, which makes ordering simple if not exactly thrilling. The range is narrow enough that you'll cycle through your options fast. There's no visible rotation or seasonal program keeping things fresh.
The Bottom Line
Nam Kitchen's wine list is a placeholder, not a program. The pricing is fair and nothing is actively offensive, but nine crowd-pleasing bottles with no bottle service, no rotation, and no real curation is the definition of a restaurant that treats wine as an afterthought. Stick to the Iris Pinot Gris or Broadside Cab and spend your energy on the food.
Sandy Springs · Sandy Springs · Italian
Baraonda is a genuinely pleasant place to eat Italian food in Sandy Springs, and the wine list seems to know its lane — Italian-focused, approachable, nothing that'll make you gasp at the price in a good way. We'd send a friend here for the pasta and the atmosphere without hesitation, but if wine is the reason you're going out, there are better lists in Atlanta worth the drive.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Sandy Springs · Asian
Thrill Korean Steak and Bar has fair glass pricing and an approachable format, but seven unnamed, generic wines is not a wine program — it's a placeholder. The food concept here is bold and flavorful enough to deserve a list that at least gestures toward that energy. Stick to the Prosecco or whatever Korean beer they're pouring, and save your wine curiosity for somewhere that returns the favor.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Sandy Springs · Sandy Springs · Italian
Aldo's earns its loyal following on the strength of its food and its old-school hospitality — the cannelloni and chicken parmigiana have fans for a reason. But the wine list doesn't appear to be a reason to show up. If wine matters to your evening, call ahead and ask what's on the list before you commit, or lean on the cocktail menu instead.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Sandy Springs · Sandy Springs · Asian
NoriFish Sandy Springs isn't trying to be a wine destination — and that's fine. The eight-bottle list is curated rather than lazy, with real producers like Trimbach and Ken Wright doing the heavy lifting. We'd send a friend here knowing they won't be stuck with generic plonk, but we'd also tell them not to expect a wine revelation. Order thoughtfully and you'll eat and drink well.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Sandy Springs · Sandy Springs · Italian
Tre Vele is a fun night out — the tableside cacio e pepe alone is worth the trip on a Tuesday. But if wine is your reason for showing up, we'd want a lot more transparency about what's on the list and what it costs before making that call. Come for the pasta, treat the wine list as an afterthought for now, and hope the program gets more attention as the restaurant matures.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
Sandy Springs · Sandy Springs · Japanese / Sushi
Taka is a genuinely good sushi restaurant in Sandy Springs, and the wine list is serviceable enough to get you through a meal without frustration. But the wine isn't the reason to come here — the hamachi, the black cod, and the omakase are. If you want wine to match the food's ambition, call ahead and ask what they have open; otherwise, come for the fish and treat the wine list as a supporting character.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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