I can't believe more people aren't talking about this place. I recently visited for the first time and was very impressed. Vietnamese fusion but make it upscale - amazing! We had the scallop/eggplant app, softshell crab special, and shrimp stir fry. All the dishes were packed with flavor and very thoughtfully put together. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Amazing experience! One of the better restaurants in a city of good restaurants. I've been twice in the last month. Expect to spend some money and the location is a bit off. Friendly and attentive staff with great food! read more

I used to live nearby, but nowadays this is mostly a business lunch stop. The food and service are always top notch. My favorites are the fish of the day (often drum) and miso scallops (pictured). The ga roti, pho, and summer rolls are also solid. Everything is fresh, high quality, flavorful, and perfectly executed Asian fusion. I feel like the decor is due for an update as it's been the same since I moved away in 2014, but it is clean and well maintained so I will continue patronizing this mid-city gem. read more

A former colleague and I met up here for lunch. It's a small, unassuming place in mid-city. Service was fast and friendly. We ordered the shrimp spring rolls and they were very fresh. Peanut dipping sauce was tasty. I ordered the panko crusted shrimp salad. It was fabulous! The menu had lots of good options. I felt like it was a little pricey compared to comparable vietnamese spots. , but I would try them again. Only street parking so get there early. read more

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The food was delicious! Service was on point from Josh and Alan! Combination flavor explosions in your mouth! Banana crème brulee is a must as well as Raspberry cheesecake! Ambiance is cool and all.. on a Tuesday night it was empty! Place deserves more love and attention! read more

Cafe Minh - Banana crème brûlée - Asian Fusion Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Food is phenomenal. Service is great. White tablecloth restaurant that has a very relaxing atmosphere. We love it here.

Good food and a relaxed environment. Lots of great options on the menu. I went with the seafood spring roles then the stir fried shrimp. Both were tasty and had some good flavors, but I'd hoped for a bit more spice or zest. The service was immaculate though, so may come back just for that read more

Cafe Minh - Stir fried shrimp - Asian Fusion Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Some of the best food and service in the city. I've followed them in Mid-City pre-Katrina and the food continues to amaze me.

Food delicious and presentation beautiful. Staff friendly and service excellent. BEST Asian fusion (Vietnamese) in this city. read more

So good we went back twice the week we were in NOLA. A nice more upscale Vietnamese place with an ambitious menu that includes French fusion. Get the shrimp dumplings, the beef pho, and the stuffed quail special. read more

I wanted to update my 2013 review. My comment that the place is pricey is a little misleading. It is a little pricey for an everyday lunch, but the price matches the quality. I have eaten here several times since my last review. This charming restaurant is underappreciated. My recent lunch was outstanding. I typically order 2 appetizers and did so again, and I was stuffed. I started with the beggars purses then ordered a Oyster Rockefeller variation that was delicious. The kitchen did a magnificent job on the tempura oysters. Yelpers have under reviewed this place. It is clearly a 4+ star establishment. read more

Dry great fine dining Vietnamese Asian. We really enjoyed it. Service is great every dish is so fresh read more

Let's just start with the service. Excellent. They're on target, are fun when you quip with them they quip back most appropriately. Ambiance. Oh, yes. I like clean white tablecloths on the table but I come from another time that likes to be casual, likes to dress up, likes to cook, but loves to go to a great restaurant. And I almost always see someone I know there and they have been going there for decades. Recently I had wonderful soft shell crab which also came to the table looking like a very special dish and believe me, it was, very, very special But then my dinner partner said here, try the mussels and don't ignore the liquor in it. OMG, it's like you fall into flavorful heaven. Minh's has been an open secret for a long long time. I love the place. Very special and very very excellent from top to bottom. read more

So sadly disappointed in last night's dining experience. We enjoy great food and wine, eat one meal a day, and order big. Started with a bottle of white and a bottle of red, shrimp dumplings, seafood spring rolls, and the lobster tortellini, which is actually an entree, as a third appetizer to share. Everything came out and was delicious, except for the spring rolls, which were ice cold and smelled and tasted like bad fish. We told the server, who immediately apologized and removed the offending dish. We both chose from the daily specials for our entrees, with my husband ordering the osso bucco and the soft shell crab for me. His arrived lukewarm and mine, like the spring rolls, ice cold. Literally as though it came from the refrigerator. He chose to eat his and I sent mine back, as a fried dish is not appetizing to me when cold. When the new one arrived, the sauce was on the side and it was inferred that the sauce may have made the dish "seem cold". I ate, we concluded the meal, and the check came. $347.00! Take away $100.00 for the wine, and the food was $247.00! I could not in good faith pay this for the experience we had, and conferred with the manager. She was also one of the servers. She went into the kitchen to speak to the owner, came back to me and said there would be no adjustment of the check. Fine, but I requested to speak to the owner as well. She came to the table and disagreed that anything be taken off the bill for any reason. (She did allow the poison spring rolls to be removed, but stood by them as being "fine") She refused to acknowledge any shortcomings at all with her restaurant or our experience there. She went on about how much she pays for everything and how she needs to recoup her money, never once apologizing for or admitting to falling short. I reiterated that we are repeat customers and have always had great experiences, until now. More than not fairly adjusting the bill to reflect the experience, the worst part was the complete denial that anything was amiss. She accepted no fault for the kitchen or server for our disappointment. We are not picky, overlook small shortcomings, and would rather not have to complain. But this experience was exceptionally bad. The owner's indifference to the experience of her patrons made it so much worse. My husband and I have always enjoyed dinner at Cafe Minh in the past, but after last night we won't be back. read more

I've been wanting to try Cafe Minh for awhile so when a friend called to join him there, I was all in. Our waitress was warm and helpful. She rattled off a specials list almost as big as the menu. Which was terrible because everything sounded so good I wanted to order it all! We started with a sampling of appetizers. First was a special of clam chowder. A modest sized cup of New England style with more broth than cream, so a lighter version that was flavorful and good. The crab watermelon appetizer came next. Fresh herbs, lime, a hint of jalapeño with house made shrimp chips made this refreshing and ample offering our favorite of the night. Last in our appetizers round was the shrimp beggars purses - beautiful homemade dumplings with a rich dipping sauce that hit a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, savory. I need to take my dumpling loving daughter back for these. For entrees I got the special of lobster tortellini (I couldn't resist) and my friend got a spicy catfish dish. The tortellini was homemade and large with an herbaceous tomato cream sauce. It was topped with fried lobster which I don't think did the lobster justice. Loved the ravioli though and would get again. My friends catfish had a balanced savory sauce that also went great with the ample steamed vegetables it was served with. As a surprise, the chef came out to say hi to us and then delivered us to desserts: mango cheesecake which was divine! I will definitely be back to bring my daughter who will be over the moon fir those dumplings! read more

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Can't remember when I enjoyed a meal or companionship more than my first experience at cafe Minh. My friend Cindy is a fellow foodie adventurer and worthy dining companion. I have been dying to try some upscale Vietnamese fusion (love me some Vietnamese groceries) and I heard this was the spot. I have seen the chef on tv and was impressed with her creativity. I called her daughter Twee who I met on a previous culinary adventure and she set up the trip and opportunity to say hi to mom in person. Mmmmmmmm Not sure where to begin as the awesome started early. Started with wine while I waited on Cindy. I sprang this adventure on her an hour or so before so she was a sport for tagging along. I ordered something unusual and Spanish (Rioja) for dinner. I often troll the bargain end of the wine list for potential treasures. This paired well with our diverse offerings. Appetizers were clam chowder, watermelon crab salad with shrimp crackers and some homemade pot stickers. The watermelon appy took first prize for creativity and taste. I'm honestly not a huge fan of melon but the balance of crab and melon and herbs and those delightful crackers was divine. Not sure how u even make a shrimp cracker but they were like little mini works of art, in shrimp. Delicious alone but the savory for the melon was a great taste pairing. Very unique. I had bbq catfish Vietnamese style with plenty of veggies. Nice! Love me some well cooked bak Choi. This dish is a Vietnamese staple I find irresistible. Cyndi ordered Lobster special because she's a Ho for lobster. Very creamy yummo! Chef came out (on her birthday) to say howdy and we got to chat about her restaurant, her cuisine and that chunky little grand baby. I was overstuffed after dinner but she surprised us with 2 lovely desserts. This was way above and beyond hospitable. That's how they roll here tho. Hospitality in the restaurant business is a dying art. For me it separates a great meal from an extraordinary dining experience that keeps me coming back. I was honored to be treated like royalty and it was a pleasure to meet Chef Cyndi. Twee hope to see u there on my next journey so I can pinch that baby's cheeks. Do yourself a favor and set up a visit here soon with a pleasant dining companion. It'll set u back a few shekels but it's money we'll spent on a very memorable romp thru foodie play land. Can't wait to hit it again! read more

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Perfect choice for a Valentine lunch. The food is wonderful, the service perfect, the daily specials all sounded so good, it was difficult to choose. The seafood spring rolls and the oysters Rockefeller Minh style would have been enough for lunch, generous servings, and both were wonderful! read more

Great food Good ambience Good service Decent wine list Nice fusion cuisine Interesting Asian fusion cuisine read more

All around the best Vietnamese-influenced restaurant in Nola proper. Beautiful ambience for date night or client lunches. The owners Minh and Cynthia are the most wonderful down-to-earth chefs I've met during my 5 decades as a native New Orleanian. The brisket Pho is the best pho in the city! read more

Cafe Minh - Asian Fusion Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We were looking for something different for a birthday and wanted to help Support New Orleans restaurants. We gladly flashed that vaccine pass at the door. It felt like a private club at that point. We had beggars purse with a fantastic thick dipping sauce and delicate wrapper. Also the special shrimp cake appetizer. The shrimp were super fresh and the dry was crisp and not oily. The bBQ catfish entree was AMAZING. Tons of lemon grass flavor, perfectly done catfish and beautiful vegetables. Lastly red curry shrimp pasta. Delicate coconut and red curry flavor w fresh perfectly cooked shrimp. We will absolutely be back! read more

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The food was very good.... However... we waited about 15 mins before anyone brought water or spoke to us. Other tables were getting serviced but not us. When someone finally came over they didn't even say "so sorry for the wait, we are very busy." Nope! Just "do you want anything other than water to drink?" Well liquor, WELL IS $13!! What the actual?!? I dunno man. The food is good but this place is acting all bougie and they can't even take down their Xmas ornaments suspended from the ceiling that have been up for the past year or more. Just really annoyed when our bill came back over $100 for what we had. We had a glass of wine that was $16.... It costs $12 for a BOTTLE at the store! We looked it up!!! Don't recommend. read more

Absolutely love this MidCity gem! Family owned. The chef use to own another restaurant in New Orleans back in the day that my grandpa always raves about. The daughter is usually helping wait tables and run the restaurant. Everyone is a complete delight to talk to! The food is beyond fabulous. Thai centered but there's a little French flare in there. Always check out the specials. A few of my favorites, the Red Curry Shrimp is so good, comforting, light but pasta filling at the same time. And a little spicy. The Beggar Purses are the perfect example of what all dumplings should be. There are tons of vegetarian options and LOTS of seafood. Got take out recently and it was a great experience. read more

Cafe Minh - Red Curry Shrimp - Asian Fusion Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Awesome! Really great food! A little on the expensive side, but, well prepared dishes all around. Atmosphere is pleasant and casual. Service was good. Check it out! The food is the star here. read more

Cafe Minh is pretty terrible. There's just no other way to put it. It's WAAAAAYYYYYY overpriced. Atmosphere is blah and outdated. Service is ok but not polished. It blows my mind that this place is $35 an entree. Atmosphere: C- Just blah. Outdated. It was clean though, so points for that. Value: F The prices are outrageous compared to the quality of food and the experience. At $35 an entree, MUCH more is expected. $15 for a glass of HOUSE WINE. Not kidding. Food: D The scallops were really good. Other than that, everything was just ok to downright horrible. The duck was inedible. The fat wasn't rendered leaving the skin chewy. The risotto was bland and had no flavor. The bouillabaisse was bland and came with no bread. We had to ask for bread...which we were charged for. The entrees are $35 and the butter (fake butter) came in the plastic packets that you find at cheap diners. Service: B- Service was very friendly but unpolished and clumsy. Definitely not what you'd expect at a restaurant at this price point. Our bill was $131. If we didn't have a $100 gift card from a friend, we would've been pretty upset. There are a lot of great restaurants in New Orleans...and even in Mid City. Never again. read more

My wife and her best friend both really like the restaurant. Often they come here for lunch or make plans for all of us to go for dinner. My wife's favorite dish is the seafood pasta and that's about all she orders. She discovered they will replace the pasta with shredded mirliton and that makes it even better as there is essentially no carbs in the meal now. The Coconut Shrimp is what we usually order as appetizers. The last meal I had was the red curry shrimp pasta, sautéed shrimp in a red curry sauce over pasta. I keep the pasta for my dishes. It was pretty tasty, not real spicy, just enough to let you know it was there. The restaurant also has a great wine selection. If you go early in the week, they offer half price wine bottles (entire wine selection). This has allowed us to try a couple of different French wines I doubt we would have bought for a weekend dinner, but we are willing to buy them now. Only real complaint is the parking. There is no lot, so you have to find street parking in a residential neighborhood behind the restaurant. read more

Cafe Minh - Red curry shrimp pasta - Asian Fusion Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I've been meaning to try Cafe Minh, as my better half has lunch there every few weeks. Today the stars were aligned or something, because we both happened to be in the area at the same time, and were able to meet up for an hour in the middle of a crazy, busy day. My first impression was that I was underdressed. I was in workout gear, minus makeup, sweaty hair in a pony. This is a linen tablecloth kind of joint. Also, not real noisy and I didn't hear a lot of laughing. I got to Minh first, so I had time to order a drink and check out the menu. My iced green tea was delivered to me and I knew I was meant to be here today. Man, it was good and fresh. Once my sun and stars arrived, we ordered and the wait wasn't long before our food made its way to the table. Btw, our waiter was great. He told us about today's specials and was very attentive throughout our visit. I had the lemongrass tofu with veggies and rice, and the man of my dreams had the blackened scallop salad. Wow, I was not disappointed. My tofu was diced and seared in a lemongrass sauce. It was served with a semi crisp veggie mix of carrots, asparagus, broccoli and cauliflower, along side a mound of sticky rice. It was very lemongrassy, which Ioved. I was a little put off my the strong aroma of fish sauce, so when I leaned in to take my first bite I was pleasantly surprised to find it really delicious. My husband's scallop salad was even better than the tofu. The scallops were perfectly blackened and the salad was fresh and dressed with a very light, but seriously tasty dressing. I really enjoyed my lunch, and the next time I visit I'll be sure to dress appropriately. read more

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Always love this place. We shared a whole fried speckle trout with the chef's amazing ginger sauce. The side of steamed vegetables were delicious too. read more

I had the ossobuco with wild mushroom risotto. It was a special of the day, and it was fantastic. They know how to cook and all the food I saw looked great and well presented. She had the stuffed rolls which were great too. Would highly recommend read more

Wonderful food. As someone who has to be gluten free, the staff was very knowledgeable. I had the beef pho, and it was amazing. Very fresh, with a great balance of flavors. The beef was so tender, I could cut it with a spoon. The atmosphere is very elegant and the wait staff a solid 10! read more

WOW!!! WOW!!! WOW!!! Was just taken back to pre-December 2009, just prior to my move to Maine, to a restaurant where I dined at least once every few weeks for many years. Ordered delivery. One must consider the challenges faced by a restaurant, and customer, when food is delivered. Cooling of dishes, thickening of sauces, thickening of risottos, etc. Ordered the scallops and Japanese eggplant appetizer, which I had regularly more than TEN years ago. Upon opening the container, I was whisked back to ten plus years ago. The aroma was the same. The presentation refreshed my memory. The tastes...well...they were spot on. I truly felt that I was back in pre-2009.....the dish, which had been delivered to my door, was that good! It's a must have dish here. The fresh spring rolls were delicious. The French onion soup, ordered without bread or crouton, was very good, but not great. The risotto, which had thickened, wasn't perfect, but this was a function of delivered food vs food served tableside. Added a touch of high end white truffle oil, mixed it a bit and lightly heated, dressed with a touch of real Maine sea salt and a hint of fresh cracked black peppercorns, and the risotto was fantastic. The Ga Roti also whisked me back to more than a decade ago. It's not an elegant dish, but it is one loaded with flavors and I was not disappointed. Cheers to a fabulous and consistent restaurant! read more

I love this place! The menu is creative ans inventive, and it is always delicious. I had not been in awhile and was having lunch with a friend who said he didnt eat out much but loves fried oysters, Asian food, and pot stickers. So I utilized the trusy Yelp! app and searched for pot stickers in Mid City. Thisplace came up firat and, when I pulled up the menu, there was also fried oysters. Done and DONE! First off, we had the amazing Kayla as our server and she was quite knowledgeable when it came to the menu. We ordered appetizers of shrimp spring rolls, fried oysters, and pot stickers. When the appetizers came out, the presentation was just lovely! Colorful, and well-presented all on one platter, which was so thoughtful. The flavors and textures were robust, crunchy, soft, delicate...all wrapped into one. When it came time to order entrees, Kayla quickly recommended the lobster ravioli, topped with a panko(ish) crusted, delicately fried lobster tails. Love at first bite! The pasta for the ravioli was so firm and delicious, I could have wrapped myself in it. Each were perfectly stuffed with beautifully seasoned pieces of lobster, accented by a delicious creamy tomato sauce. I would go back for that dish alone! My friend? He opted for another order or oysters and pot stickers. We left more than happy! Highly recommended and, if you ask for Kayla, you are in for a treat! read more

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This is a quaint, yet elegant Vietnamese restaurant. I wasn't impressed by the food, but the presentation was nice. Perhaps it was what I ordered, but usually Vietnamese food has a lot of unique flavors that I just didn't get. : Shrimp & White Beans read more

Cafe Minh - Asian Fusion Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I think someone's description of this place being Commander's Palace is somewhat true. It is the fanciest Vietnamese restaurant in town and of course it comes with the price tag. People from my table had different dishes, from basic Pho, spring roll, dumpling to what is considered more fining dining Entrees but my recommendation is that unless you have so much cash flowing in your pocket, don't order Pho. Get that from other place where you can get authentic and still pretty decent one for less than $10. Go for entrees! I had Ga Roti and it was great! Had lovely and subtle ginger flavor lingering in my mouth. Very clean and not heavy dish which will not make you drowsy after lunch. Service obviously was good as I expected since it is considered somewhat fine dining. We had 3 waiters taking care of us 6 people. Overall, good place if you feel like nice Vietnamese cuisine. read more

Cafe Minh - Asian Fusion Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Yes, all the hype about the Oysters Rockefeller is true. This is a must appetizer. We enjoyed our evening at Cafe Minh and were very surprised by the variety of specials beyond Vietnamese cuisine. The Osso Bucco was delicious which I would traditionally associate with an Italian restaurant. Make sure to order the Minh 75 which has lemongrass! read more

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Lovely place! This place has been around for a long time and for great reason. The flavors are endless. They have some bomb oysters Rockefeller. The calamari is soooooo good. They have great entrees. Its not your typical Asian spot. Service is always on point. Family run which is always a treat. You can't miss on anything you choose. They always have specials to choose from. Wide variety on the menu, including duck. I love this place and will continue to patronize this place. read more

First time dining at Cafe Minh. The vegetable stir fry with seared scallops was delicious. The restaurant was very clean and the service was excellent! Will definitely return. read more

Everything here is delicious. Scallop appetizer is a favorite. The Ga Roti is a go to entree. Open early in the evening. Always amazing service. read more

Cafe Minh - Flounder basket is a must when on the menu. - Asian Fusion Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I popped in for a drink and a light snack. I got the Minh 75, light on the syrup. It was amazing! I got the dinner salad, w basil vinaigrette which was huge and wonderful. I also got the artichoke & potato au-gratin and it was really good. Everything was great. read more

While I miss Michael's Mid-City Grill, Minh Cafe is a welcome addition to mid-city. The menu is sort of pan-asian, but I like to think of it as a kitchen sink menu with asian flare. I had the red shrimp curry on angel air. Curry with pasta.. OK that's different but good. My dinner companions had the short ribs (my dog is loving the bones) and the lacquered duck both said they were phenomenal. My partner had the veggie tofu stir fry and was very satisfied. Plus delicious cocktails (mine was a LARGE mint julep so thank goodness for spell check). So Yum all the way around. read more

Get here early due to the limited seating as well as limited on-street parking. Their lunch menu is served from 11:30-2:30. I had the spring rolls, which were crunchy, flavorful and delicious. The shrimp and noodle entree' was so delicious and nicely prepared and seasoned. Plus, the manager took the time to walk around and greet the guests. What a nice touch! read more