We came here on a Sunday, so there was a wait. I think we waited maybe 45 minutes. We ate an…read moreempanada at a nearby restaurant to satiate our hunger lol and we also went thrifting at a nearby store to kill time. We had eaten a lot of meat on this trip, so we were desperately craving some vegetables. Visiting this restaurant was such a good choice. When we finally got our table, the service was quick and efficient. They brought out the complimentary fried dumplings and cucumber salad, which were good. We also ordered pork soup dumplings, fried rice, green beans, asparagus, spinach (?), and chicken wings. The star of the show was surprisingly the GREEN BEANS. Simply SPECTACULAR. We all agreed that was our favorite dish. My least favorite dish was the asparagus; it tastes plain. It's a pretty cute restaurant. There are some circular tables for family-style eating and regular tables for smaller groups. Miss Shirley introduced herself to us and checked on our table a couple times. We had seen a viral video of this restaurant, which showed the charming Miss Shirley, so it was really lovely to see how charming she truly is. They also gave free beignets at the end of the meal, which were delicious. Thank you so much for the delicious meal!!

Unexpectedly came in for a quick bite to eat in between meals. The restaurant was quite busy when…read morewe visited. The food wasn't the best Chinese food I've ever had but it was pretty good. When you first sit down, they bring out complimentary dumplings with a trio of sauces. We got the salt and pepper squid which were nice thick pieces of squid. The shrimp toast was pretty tasty. Nice crisp and stuffing. The steamed sticky rice in a lotus leaf was HUGE. That in itself could be a meal and the meats inside were a good hearty size not all chopped up. The shrimp toast and the squid come on top of greens which I didn't really like as they wilt with the heat of the items. The service was great! Our server was friendly, welcoming, and quick. The bathroom was quite pretty with the detailing on the doors and the dragon water sprout.

What a surprise find in the FQ…read more Everything was delicious. We tried so many things our table was overflowing. The staff were great and made excellent recommendations. This is a cute and cozy spot. We will definitely be back.

After bourbon street, we came here for a late dinner craving dim sum, since the restaurant stays…read moreopen until 10pm. In terms off atmosphere, this restaurant is by the heart of the French quarter and filled with a cozy interior. The servers were quick and gave helpful recommendations. We ordered the xiaolongbao and the chicken eggplant. Both were pretty tasty. The chicken and eggplant were tender, sweet and flavorful. Overall, I preferred the xialongbao since you could tell they were freshly made and steamy hot. The xiaolongbao are always favorites of mine. The food hit the spot for a Chinese food craving, but the prices were a bit high in my mind for food. Still hits the spot though!

Yes please, give me more!!!…read more Staff was super friendly and helpful. Hosts, bartenders, servers and sommelier all went above and beyond. Food was on point. We enjoyed everything that came to our table. So delicious and well executed.

I had the Gulf Tuna appetizer and my bro had the P&B oysters. He had the Pulled Pork that was not…read moreGF and he raved about it. I had the catfish and gnocchi in a smokey slightly spicy sauce and the catfish was so light and flaky. The food was incredible and we loved everything, from the lagniappe that was different for me, to our appetizers and entrees. The flavors were out of this world. Goodbye Maypop and Michael.

Looking for something light and flavorful? Hoshun is a great choice. I ordered the shrimp fried…read morerice and the chrome tempura sushi, and both were packed with flavor with portions that felt just right. Even though this was a delivery order, everything arrived quickly and held its quality very well. The food was fresh, well prepared, and satisfying without feeling heavy. A reliable option for flavorful Japanese cuisine at home. Would definitely order again.

This was the WORST salt and pepper calamari I have ever had. The coating was very hard and the…read morecalamari was super chewy. I called to complain and I was told to bring the food back... HOW ABSURB to request to bring the food back once I had gotten home. The manager could have refund my card. It wasn't the only thing I ordered. The kung pao shrimp was decent... I recall the shrimp being bigger. I don't have a photo of the king pao shrimp because since I could not eat my salt and pepper calamari... I ate that very quickly Now grant it I haven't been to Hoshun since 2017... and with that poor customer service... I will never return!!!

Five years later, my former review stands; solid Chinese takeout with all the favorites, cooked…read morequickly to order (faster than I could drive over to pick it up). The kung po shrimp had surprisingly large and succulent shrimp. It's not particularly spicy at the default level, so if you like a hot pepper kick you probably need to ask for it. Chicken fried rice met the expectations of the teenager who wanted it. The won-ton soup in quart size is as expected with a generous number of wontons included.

This is one of the best Chinese food restaurants I've ordered from in the last 5 years!!!!…read more Many good choices of food to pick from. The Togo order portions are HUGE literally food popping out the top portions. Really yummy and great quality. I'd definitely order from here again!!!

After overdosing on gumbo and po-boys, and blackened red fish topped with crab meat, I needed…read moreanother cuisine. Rather than pursuing a burger, I decided to try this well regarded Chinese restaurant across the street from my hotel. This review is based on one item I got for takeout: Szechuan Beef. I am never one to equate quantity with quality. I'm also not well-versed in authentic Chinese. I'm mostly familiar with American Chinese. I ordered Szechuan beef expecting a dry stir fry of beef strips tossed with dried Szechuan peppers. Instead I got a 1 quart container with a zesty, moderately spicy broth loaded with tender strips of melt-in-your-mouth beef. This was pure heaven, and was an explosion of tangy flavor. The quart could've easily served a family of 4. That would just require another side of rice. This was just outstanding! The restaurant was compact yet inviting and service was great. I placed my takeout order on site at the counter, but they have table service.

I've eaten here before and the food is decent, which makes this experience even more disappointing…read more I ordered a dish with shrimp and simply asked to substitute broccoli for the rice. When the bill arrived, I noticed I had been charged extra for the broccoli and also charged for shrimp--even though shrimp was already the protein included in the menu item I ordered. I politely questioned the charge, and the explanation I received didn't seem to match what was stated on the menu. I then asked to speak with a manager so the issue could be addressed. After quite a bit of discussion in the kitchen, the server returned, but instead of a manager coming out, I was given essentially the same explanation we had already discussed. I calmly explained why the charges didn't make sense and expressed that I was unhappy with how the situation was being handled. Unfortunately, there seemed to be little interest in resolving the concern or retaining my business. The food is fine, but my advice is to carefully review your bill before paying. Based on my experience, management does not appear particularly concerned when customers raise billing issues.

Again, this place is not disappointed. We were here a couple years ago and went back many times in…read morethe same visit. This place is great and the food quality is just the same. The service staff is extremely friendly and attentive. Definitely our go to Asian restaurant went in the French Quarter. They also had nice music playing which we enjoyed. We will return again.

BEST CHINESE FOOD I HAVE HAD IN A WHILE ! Food was very seasoned , hot , & fresh . Customer service…read morewas top tier . Can't wait to go back soon.

We visited 9 Roses because my wife had a taste for pho. While I usually enjoy giving high ratings,…read morethis visit was average at best. Our server, Thoa, didn't exactly enhance the experience. I wouldn't describe her as outright rude, but her approach was very direct and cold, and I even had to walk over to her stand to get our bill. I really enjoy trying new dining spots and supporting our restaurant and bar community with generous tips, but unfortunately, this wasn't the type of experience that makes me want to return.

My family and I would always order togo from here and the food would always hit the spot! So my mom…read moreand I decided to dine in on a random Sunday since we rarely do that at Nine Roses. Funny enough, we would order the same thing we would usually order for home: "Mì Wonton Đò Biến" aka Egg Noodles with Wontons & Seafood ($12 not including tax) & "Bánh Hỏi Thịt Nướng" aka Pressed Vermicelli Squares with Chargrilled Pork ($15 not including tax). The food is always made fresh and never lacks flavor. The inside decorum is simple yet neat and clean. As for service, they are fast paced but always friendly to us. Overall, an OG Viet place in Gretna to try out if you have the chance!

Back again in NOLA for more R&D, I chose to reside in the Garden District to also explore an area…read moresomewhat away from the general tourist population swarming the French Quarter. This week I wanted to visit spots successfully catering to locals and stumbled upon this tiny neighborhood hidden gem. Hidden because one would have easily missed it repeatedly when driving (or walking) past since the whole exterior was so unassuming at first glance. It only showed up on my radar when I meticulously searched for seafood spots on different platforms and randomly stumbled on their Facebook page. Best boiled crawfish and shrimp it said. Always fresh it exclaimed. Decently priced it stated. Well, this I had to go see it for myself and put to test. This was obviously a detour from my planned R&D in NOLA but was definitely a spot that must be designed for locals (and random tourists like me). This was confirmed immediately when I stepped in to see a long line of construction workers from the nearby site picking up lunch and some young kids digging into bags of shrimp and crawfish in utter delight. While looking at their sharpie streaked menu, I noticed quite a number of customers striking up conversations with the lady behind the plexiglass like long lost friends as they too picked up food to-go. Yeah, definitely a local friendly spot. Shrimp and crawfish by the pound was CHEAP in comparison to all the places in the area I've been. The best part? After getting back to the AirBnB, I realized just how good and fresh the seafood was! Succulent, very well seasoned, and not severely overcooked (like some spots around here prefer to serve it). I could taste the spices and aromatic vegetables used in the boil and found each bite absolutely tonguegasmic. Came for a pre-lunch snack and now back for a pre-dinner snack. Both the lady and gentleman had a smirk and muffled giggle as they saw me again. "You like it?" No, I love it. I'm here for a week and I'll be back every day you're open until I fly out of here. Take my money and give me thy awesome shrimp!

On our walk from hotel to Walmart, my husband and I stumbled across this little spot. A quick Yelp…read moreand Google check showed great reviews, and even though the photos looked pretty simple, we decided to give it a try. Sometimes that's just how travel works and you cross paths with unexpected gems. The owner and his family couldn't have been nicer. This place has been around for over 30 years, a mix of convenience store and local eatery. The owner, an older Asian gentleman, warmly asked me and my husband where we were from as soon as he saw us. We think maybe because there aren't many Asian in the neighborhood and it instantly felt welcoming and we started to chitchat. His son was helping in the kitchen that day, and the guy taking our order (super friendly, too!) turned out to be his son-in-law, just stopping by on his day off. This place is small but we could tell most of the steady stream of takeout customers were regulars. We ordered about $50 worth of food: * C2 Fried Chicken (10 pcs) - $11.99 * P6 Shrimp Po'boy (12") - $5.99 * P8 Catfish Po'boy (12") - $7.99 * R5 Cajun Gumbo - $8.99 * Two cans of drinks It felt special that on our very first day in New Orleans, we got to try two of the city's most iconic dishes: Gumbo and Po'boys right here in this humble neighborhood spot. The fried chicken was super crispy, the Po'boys were packed with filling, and the gumbo was flavorful without being overly salty. We couldn't finish it all, so the leftovers became our breakfast the next morning. The shop itself is nothing fancy, just two folding tables and a few chairs but the food and the warmth of the people made it one of those memorable stops that really stick with us. We actually came back on our last day in New Orleans and wanted to try the Yak-Ka-Mein Soup which was recommended by the owner but it was closed on Memorial Day:( I guess we will save it for our next visit. If you ever find yourself in the area, I'd highly recommend trying their food. T&T Seafood & Po-Boys 548 Jackson Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130

I hadn't been inside in 20 years, having lived in another state. The ambience was very nice, the…read moreservice was fine. I ordered the Mongolian chicken. When it arrived, I was puzzled by the yellowish clear sauce on top. It made the chickens crispy coating, pretty soggy. The chicken had a really strange texture. upon. reflection, the chicken was very watery. I think the chicken had been injected with salt water.It tasted strange, and the texture was spongy. For a while, I was even doubting that the meat was chicken.

Food was extremely good.The service was wonderful and the portions were huge. The shrimp was…read morefresh.I got that egg , full young patty and shrimp fried rice rice with egg drop soup and a vegetable egg roll. Everything was good