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    Wings !
    Ray C.

    I felt the need to update my review after my last visit at the ever so inspiring Chow Main located in downtown Baton Rouge. I got word that they incorporated asian fried wings into their menu at this restaurant and for how much I love asian fried chicken I felt the need to try it out asap. They had numerous of different flavors but we decided to try a few of them which were the choo-choo, miso honey, daosi gravy, and lastly the kung's POW which was a spicy dry rub I wanted to try. As you can tell by the photos I uploaded of the chicken which looked amazing and tasted even better! The most suprising was the daosi wings which consisted of a black bean gravy which has alot of umami flavor. The daosi wings was spectacular with how much flavor I was getting from the gravy, I was constantly dipping my wings into the pool of umami packed black bean flavor. I think if I had any rice on the side I would've finished the daosi wings gravy all the way! The choo choo wings was great as well, they had a very subtle sweetness as well as some good heat to it. Kung's POW wings contained a spicy dry rub on it that really had me constantly licking my fingers to get as much flavor as I can. Lastly the Miso honey which honestly might've been my favorite really quenched my craving of asian fried chicken in south Louisiana. The Miso honey had such a nice subtle honey sweetness that was not overly sweet or salty from the miso in it as well. Chow Main strives to constantly improve their menu as well as flavor without sacrificing simplicity. I can honestly say that Chow Main may as well be my favorite restaurant I discovered in 2020 even though the year isn't over. They have left such a everlasting impression on me through the few times I've been that I'm excited to see what they will bring next and look forward to the next time I'm back!

    Today's special. Hamburger steak over lo mein, mushrooms and roasted Brussel sprouts. Not bad... not bad at all.
    Ernesto E.

    I still don't think the prices match the food. But I had lunch here today because I needed something fast and quick, and my experience was a lot more pleasant than the last one. The food was a lot better, in quality and freshness. Still, I don't think I would crave going back, but it gets brown points for being something you can really pick up on the go.

    Roasted Chicken Plate
    Ashley M.

    Chow Main is a great place to grab a quick lunch that is very reasonably priced considering the amount of food that you receive in you order. I really enjoyed the roasted chicken and they offer a nice variety of side options to choose from. The staff was incredibly helpful and the owner personally came out to thank me for trying them which was very thoughtful. My only concern was that some of the food was a tad greasy for my taste which hindered my attempt at eating healthy sides.

    Fried rice, spicy chicken, Brussels sprouts, double broccoli, roasted garlic and teriyaki sauce!

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    The Mac n cheese is SOO good !! Brussels sprouts tasty. Cheap eats for a lot of food I'm definitely going back since I work so close by

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    This is a GREAT lunch spot! They have awesome wings and the lunch special burger is so good! Definitely recommend!

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    My favorite place to eat in BR. Have to try and stop myself ordering here every week :D

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    Honestly, this is the best place to grab lunch downtown and everyone that works here is super nice !

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    Elsie's Plate & Pie

    Elsie's Plate & Pie

    4.5
    (1.2k reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    One of the top meals of my life. The seafood post pie was mind blowing. My husband has the fried…read morechicken with red beans and rice...the flavor was chefs kiss and the chicken was cooked unbelievably. It was perfection. We also enjoyed the crawfish queso and would recommend but it should have been a bit warmer (we had it with crostini). We took the pie to go and not home yet. Lol. Absolutely worth the hype. Well done.

    Came into town to visit LSU and Elsie's was recommended as one of the best places to eat in Baton…read moreRouge. After 6 hours of traveling I was up for anything!! We arrived on a Sunday at 11:45am. So right in the middle of the brunch rush. We were quoted a35 minute wait but was seated sooner. We ordered lunch. I got the chicken pot pie my partner got the bbq bayou burger and we split an order of the crawfish pie with red beans and rice. Both plates were served with a salad. Service was great! Jack was our server. He made some excellent recommendations!! The chicken pot pie had a kick to if so fyi....Everything was delicious!! Turns out we got and order of the boudin pie instead of the crawfish pie but it was delicious! He did bring us out a crawfish pie to try (not pictured) and it was also excellent!! The red beans and rice were the best I've had. And I've done a red beans and rice tour in NOLA and this was the best I've had!! We rounded out our meal with the Eye of the Tiger pie. And holey moley!!! The best finish to our meal!! They also have a great craft beer selection on draft. The only downside to this place is the parking is not great and there are only two bathrooms that are unisex. But heck....I'll be back every time I visit BR!!

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    Bar
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    Seafood pot pie
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    Dessert pie assortment
    Cou-yon's Cajun Bar-B-Q

    Cou-yon's Cajun Bar-B-Q

    4.6
    (581 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    Cou-you's Cajun Bar-B-Q is a local favorite! It's a local business that has gained quite a…read morefollowing. They have been featured on Food Network's "Diners, Drive In's, and Dives" and have the pictures with Guy Fieri prominently displayed to prove it. The interior is eclectic, which is comforting. While BBQ is the main emphasis here, there are a number of other things on the menu. One of these that's really popular is the seafood stuffed potatoes. These are gigantic baked potatoes that come with shrimp or catfish, with our without crawfish étouffée. Seafood is a definite option here, and one can have it on Friday or any other day. But let's discuss the BBQ. They have smoked turkey that's never dry, and this is great in a sandwich or plate. The smoked wings are another favorite of mine. Then there is the smoked meatloaf, which is great in po-boy form. The ribs and brisket are also very worthy options. I think a two meat plate is a good way to enjoy the BBQ as it allows variety in tasting! Then one has to be pleased by the wide selection of sides. Variety is always great, especially when it includes uncommonly great options like fried green beans, red beans and rice, and Cajun Dirty Rice. One can always get coleslaw and beans if you are a fan of the classics. They even have desserts, if one has any room left for them. I rarely do...

    Order was not correct!!! Supposed to be pulled pork, chicken and chopped beef!…read more Hot sausage, brisket and chicken is what I got! This is the second time my order was wrong in two weeks!!!

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    Clara 's Salad with crispy chicken
    Clara 's Salad with crispy chicken
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    Stuffed Baked Potato with fried shrimp
    The three meat combo is definitely a man sized meal !

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    The three meat combo is definitely a man sized meal !
    Cecelia Creole Bistro

    Cecelia Creole Bistro

    4.6
    (312 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Cecelia Creole Bistro…read more 421 N 3rd St Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 IG: Tonylameats Restaurant Week at Cecilia Creole Bistro did NOT disappoint! Everything was flawless! From the creamy crab & brie soup and deviled eggs with tasso jam to crispy duck rangoon, tender smoked beef cheeks (my personal favorite), and that mahi mahi étouffée-style risotto! And don't sleep on dessert; every bite was a win! #TonyLaMeats #RestaurantWeekBR #BatonRougeEats #FoodieFinds #CreoleCuisine

    I love the ambiance of this restaurant. It was giving date night vibes and romance for sure! The…read morelights were dimmed and the restaurant was very small and cozy. We took our mom here for her birthday in early June. The service was okay at this restaurant. There was nothing that stood out in particular about the service, it was pretty average. The food at this restaurant all tasted great. I tried their fried green tomatoes appetizer as well as their golden fried alligator which was delicious. I got the jerk fried chicken with red beans and rice and smoked sausage for my entree and it was good. I was expecting my chicken to be spicy or to at least taste like jerk seasoning but it didn't at all. It was more like a BBQ sauce with no heat at all. The menu was also very lacking to me, we all felt that it was missing items or needed more. I wish there was more of a variety of items to choose from especially for those allergic to shellfish or vegetarian.

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    Fried Green Tomato BLT
    Fried Green Tomato BLT
    Sweet & Spicy Alligator - fried alligator tossed in housemade chili aioli ...

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    Sweet & Spicy Alligator - fried alligator tossed in housemade chili aioli ...
    City Pork Jefferson

    City Pork Jefferson

    4.3
    (625 reviews)
    4.5 mi
    $$

    Madeline J took WONDERFUL care of us during the busy lunch period! The food never disappoints but…read moretoday my tastebuds were more shocked in the best way possible with a new entree choice I made! I'm not a big sandwich eater, however, the pork belly hoagie might just have made me a Sammy liver! The welcoming environment is ALWAYS appreciated, interior layout and staff NEVER disappoint! Always walk out with a full belly and a smile on my face dreaming of my next visit! Wish we weren't too famished to take pics of charcuterie board app w/hog head spread/smoked dove/drunken cheese option. WOW Then the Reuben and pork belly hoagie satisfied our lunch cravings more than we hoped!

    The pictures I posted are from multiple visits. The pork belly hoagie is my go to and easily a top…read more3 to 5 sandwich in Baton Rouge. I tried the City Pork Chop last year and it was pretty good, not one I would put in my top 5 but definitely worthy of ordering at least once. My Wife and I went last week. Everything was very tasty as usual. She got the City Club with Mc N Cheese and I got the Pork Belly Hoagie. We started with the Wild Boar Flautas and she ordered the "Damned If You Dew" cocktail which was really good. Service is always good and the atmosphere isn't bad but not unique at the same time. This place has really good sweet tea. The tea actually taste like tea and has good flavor. I said the same thing about Elsie's (another spot in BR).

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    Bacon old fashioned
    Bacon old fashioned
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    City Pork Charcuterie
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    Willie's Restaurant and Bar

    Willie's Restaurant and Bar

    4.0
    (534 reviews)
    8.1 mi
    $$

    Willie's definitely delivered where it mattered most: the crawfish. I started with 3 pounds and…read morebefore I knew it, ordered 2 more. That alone should tell you how good they were. The crawfish were flavorful, seasoned well, and priced right, which is honestly the perfect combination when you're sitting down ready to eat. They had that messy, not really spicy, addictive quality that keeps you reaching for "just one more" until the tray is empty. I also tried the buffalo wings. They weren't that great, if I'm being honest, but I was hungry so they got the job done. The crawfish are clearly the star of the show here anyway. The atmosphere felt relaxed and unpretentious, exactly the kind of place you want for seafood with friends, cold drinks, and a table full of shells piling up by the minute. If you're wondering whether I'll be back, I already have.

    Willie' s is another go to place that I like to go for boiled crawfish and it was amazing as…read morealways! I got my usual 3 pounds of crawfish with potatoes and sausage. It never disappoints never will disappoint! The crawfish was seasoned to perfection literally had my nose running, which I like! The service was amazing! Fast as usual! Our waitress was so friendly! This was my first time trying their mozzarella sticks and it was soo good! I loved them. The cheese pull was to die for! And the crab claws were too! The ambiance was nice and we catch good time so it wasn't crowded or anything! I definitely will be back no doubt!

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    The NEW Fish Tacos. Summer '23!
    The NEW Fish Tacos. Summer '23!
    Bunny hop drink/cocktail

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