My first time trying Burmese food took me leaving New Orleans and living 1,500 miles away. I'm glad to say that this is no longer a necessity: there is solid Burmese fare smack dab in the middle of the Bywater. This isn't my first go-round with this particular dish, yet I thoroughly appreciated the exuberance and kindness with which the classic style of preparing and eating tea leaf salad was explained, as well as the meticulous detail in the preparation and explanation of ingredients--just look at it! My request for the vegan version was completely acknowledged and respected, too, so no worries, for the vegans and vegetarians out there. There are sufficient options for us too. Long story short, if someone truly, deeply cares for what they do, it speaks loudly and means more to me than the sum of its parts, and that's exactly what I got here: much love. read more

Laksa Nola - Lahpet thoke (tea leaf salad) with rice - Burmese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

My first time inside this food court! I was delightfully, surprised to see so many good options and decided to go with Lux Nola. They have a large menu with lots of unique options that you can get elsewhere. I got the noodles. When the food came out, it was huge portion sizes, a little bit confused on the pricing since it didn't seem to match on the menu, I think on the menu it was around $17 and some change however, the total after tax came to be around $22. The noodles are great, lots of flavor with a splash of Lime taste in it. The chicken was underwhelming, it was more on the dry and cold side. Overall, it's a good place to get Asian food. read more

Laksa Nola - Burmese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Located in a casual food hall. $15 seemed like a slightly high price point for a food stand in this city. Got the laksa bowl which they said was their most popular dish. The broth was quite flavorful, but the chicken was so tough I left most of it uneaten. 3.5/5 read more

Laksa Nola - Laksa Bowl (Chicken) - Burmese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I was greeted by a friendly person behind the bar when I stepped up to order my drunken noodles with chicken. After you order, they'll hand you one of those buzzers that I associate with chain restaurants. It's super convenient because I was there with someone who'd ordered from another restaurant. This gave me the freedom to sit wherever I wanted inside beautiful St. Roch Market without having to worry about hearing my name. The chicken was moist, the flavor of the noodles was great, and there was a good portion of vegetables/garnish. My only wish is that there was more of that sauce to lap up. read more

Laksa Nola - Drunken Noodles - Burmese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We swung by St. Roch Market on a rainy day and ordered some chicken and shrimp shumai ($10). It's freshly steamed and prepared on the spot after you order. The shumai are a little smaller than the size of a ping pong ball each and the plate comes with a set of 6. The sauce under the dumplings is a sweet and salty thick sauce. The sauce provided in the cup is soy sauce-based with finely minced ginger. Garnished with parsley, it's very pleasing to look at. Overall, it was yummy, but nothing phenomenal. Just regular shumai dumplings, but the sauces were flavorful and delicious. I think it's a little overpriced for 6 dumplings, I'd expect maybe $6-8 instead? read more

Laksa Nola - Shumai dumplings ($10) - Burmese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Counter service inside St Rock market. Customer service was lacking, staff on the phone when we approached to order. Food was hit or miss. Would not recommend. read more

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Located in St. Roch Market, Laksa Nola serves very delicious comfort food. I was greeted by Chef Lin who is hands on and very nice! I was hungry and got the Nasi Lemak with kingfish. This was so good! The crispy anchovy and nuts, soft egg, crispy/flaky roti went well with the rich curry and sambal. The different textures and tastes in this meal were an experience. Left happy with a happy tummy! It's unfortunate that I discovered this place on my last day in NOLA. Had I known this earlier, would have come back here multiple times. Highly recommend! read more

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Best laksa!! Service is great and they are located in historic building. Fresh ingredients!

This is ONES PERSONS opinion but this is maybe some of the best dang food I've ever had (Laksa and Nasi Lemak). I'm literally taking some to go on the airplane back home! Maybe I can ask Chef Lin to fly out come cater my wedding . PS... I can't handle spice. Level 1 has me sweating but worth it. read more

Laksa Nola - Laksa Bowl (Chicken ) - Burmese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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OMG! If I lived near here, I would order from Laksa Nola all the time! I wish I could have tried more if their menu, but my stomach was destroyed from a long weekend of eating and drinking, so we tried the fresh spring rolls. They looked exactly like the photo. They tasted amazing. I will definitely be returning in future trips to try more of their menu. read more

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Located in St Roch Market, Laksa is one the first Burmese restaurant that I have ever tried. I ordered a few dishes including the Roti Canai, Laksa Bowl and the Omu Noodles. The Laksa Bowl was my favorite and it was very flavorful. I would def come back for this. While taste may vary, I thought that the Omu Noodles were just OK- a bit sweet and sour. The Roti Canal was OK. Service was very fast and the staff kindly brought our food directly to our table, very nice of him. The atmosphere was great, typical of a casual food hall. There's only street parking. read more

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A hidden Burmese gem in NOLO Chef Lin Lin opened a Burmese food stall inside St Roch Market food hall in New Orleans. Despite laksa in the name, most dishes are Burmese. She has a few Malaysian dishes and her own creations too (like omu noodles). Her Burmese dishes are authentic and delicious. I didn't get to try other dishes. While you are there, check out her other stall Lin's Kitchen as well. read more

Laksa Nola - Nice little Burmese corner - Burmese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Great food and service! The chef was so nice and gave good vibes. My 4-year old even ate a shrimp egg roll and the flat bread!

The guy working here is a condescending dunce - not worth a detour. Food also isn't fresh.

Chef Lin and her brother were so warm and nice to us. The mohinga was tasty and hearty. We particularly loved the rainbow salad. The location inside St.Roch market is clean and spotless with high ceilings. A 5-star experience for authentic Burmese food. read more

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The Asian kid in me was looking for a taste of home and found it stumbling around St. Roch Market (a pretty diverse selection from any food court of that size and stature) Grab some dumplings and viet-style coffee on our way out. read more

We ordered the Rainbow salad and lettuce bowl, both with tofu. Flavors were amazing, staff was friendly. It's in a market with other restaurants, so lots of options. read more

Laksa Nola - Burmese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Lovely flavors and yummy food! I had the Rainbow Salad with tofu as my protein (non-vegetarian protein options include chicken and shrimp). Their spice level is 0-3. I got 2, which I expected to be medium spicy, but it was definitely more on the mild side. Felt more like a noodle dish than a "salad," and it's a good option over their hot soups considering the warm weather lately! I've also had the Laksa Bowl with chicken (you can also choose shrimp) and rice noodles (egg noodles are your other option). Delicious! And it came with a hefty portion of protein. My only complaint is that the noodles were over boiled and they were soggy/mushy, making them hard to eat with chopsticks. It would've been perfect had they been chewier and not overcooked! One other thing I noticed is that compared to the other vendors at St. Roch Market, Laksa staff doesn't bring you your food. Someone will just yell your name (very) loudly and that will be your cue to go get your dish lol. Looking forward to trying more dishes soon! read more

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Amazing authentic Burmese taste Cant believe a non Burmese chef made this tea leaf salad This shop made me feel like I am in Myanmar Love the noodles they used for coconut noodles One of the fav restaurants I have found in my New Orleans Vacation Must Go there for Asia taste Favorite part is big portion for foodie like me read more

Laksa Nola - Coconut noodles taste tea leaf salad - Burmese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We went on a Friday evening around dinner time for take out, so we would have thought it would be the best time to go. Instead we got omu noodles that were okay, if cold, but the chicken tasted old. Got a stomach ache from the meat/eggs, not looking forward to tomorrow. The curry was slightly below passable, but a little gross and oily. The beef also tasted old and was questionable. We could not finish this meal, and threw most of it away after tasting the meat and fearing for our stomachs. We're thankful we didn't risk getting the shrimp or salmon, but it would have probably ended up in the same place. The only thing we were able to finish was the roti, which tasted good, but it is kind of hard to mess up bread. I am not sure how this place got so many 5 star reviews, maybe a weekend night isn't the time to go here. Be aware that this place doesn't really have a kitchen, it is more like food trucks that have opened stalls. So they cook their meat on hot plates and stuff. While the place looks clean/nice, and the location is pretty good, you could find better noodles for a cheaper price at a really great Thai place in walking distance. The service wasn't bad, but they got slow with just a few orders. We don't mean to be mean or negative just because, but wanted to warn someone in case they're hungry and this meal might not work out for them either. read more

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The Rainbow Salad is by far my favorite dish in all of nola!!! I have been to every Thai restaurant in this city and Laksa is where it is at!! Do not miss out on this family owned, delicious and most importantly clean restaurant! They also own the sushi spot at the front of the market and the sushirito has kept me going during my pregnancy. The crunch is amazing and the ingredients are so fresh. Wish I could give this place ten stars! read more

After attempting to order via the Yelp app, with no luck, and a phone call that went unanswered, I was finally able to successfully place an order on their website for pickup. After a text confirmation, I make the quick trip over to St Roch Market and found a parking spot near the front door on a quiet, rainy Monday evening. I let the two staff members know that I'd placed an online order. I could tell by watching them work that there was an order or two ahead of me, so I made my way down to the Mayhaw bar for a "happy hour" old fashioned while I waited. My order was ready a few minutes later (ten minutes earlier than promised on the website). Five minutes later I was home with my Burmese coconut soup with shrimp, onu noodles with chicken and a side of roti. Everything was hot, fresh tasting and delicious! I'd definitely order from Laksa Nola again when I'm in the mood for some tasty noodles and/or coconut soup. read more

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We tried a few dishes from Laksa and found it to be a pleasant experience. Everything was well cooked and prepared to be enjoyed in the open seating marketplace with many other restaurants as well. The thai iced tea was a bit watered down from teas I've traditionally tried. Overall, a good visit. read more

Laksa Nola - Burmese Coconut Soup, Rainbow Salad (Veggie w/ Tofu), Thai Iced Tea (Sweet) - Burmese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Awesome. Chef made me the noodles without fish sauce. Huge portion, genuine heat, peanut sauce, ample veggies, egg in top. Took about ten minutes to prepare. Best Asian dish I've had in New Orleans so far. Chef/owner was very nice and wanted my feedback on the dish. read more

Laksa Nola - Omu noodles - Burmese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great new addition to the St. Roch market serving Malaysian and Burmese food. Being a total virgin to Malaysian and Burmese cuisine I looked for something familiar and settled on the Shrimp Eggrolls and Laksa Bowl with Chicken. The eggrolls were delicious, served steaming hot and packed with shrimp and the three dipping sauces are a fun way to expand the flavor profiles of the dish. For my Laksa Bowl I selected the egg noodles and level 2 spicy level. The Bowl come out hot and the broth was a great blend of flavors with a wonderful aroma that made each spoon fill a burst of flavors. The chicken that accompanied the noodles was also good but I wish it had been sliced and placed in the bowl with the noodles and broth. There was also a bit of the cold noodle salad on the plate with the chicken that was absolutely yummy and I would pay for a whole bowl of that alone! The teas are very refreshing and I recommend you do a blend of the two. Really looking forward to trying all the other dish and wishing Laksa Nola and chef Lin much success. read more

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Really love this spot; a mix of Malaysian & Thai cuisine, you will definitely feel the heat! I came back for their curry laska with shrimp - by far the spiciest thing I've eaten in New Orleans. The broth is creamy and spicy, with cucumbers and red onions to add a nice crunch of texture. Perfectly cooked eggs and tender shrimp. They also serve drunken noodles or Pad Kee Mao, made right with fish sauce, oyster sauce, and Golden Mountain sauce. read more

Laksa Nola - Curry laska before assembly - Burmese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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The omu noodles were a hit! The 3 stars comes from the drunken noodles being bland, noodles tasted over cooked and not much sauce on it. Service was good though. read more

Laksa Nola - top- Drunken Noodles (Chicken) bottom- Omu-Noodles (Steak) - Burmese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Laksa Bowl is so good Thai tea is also phenomenal Roti canai as well 10/10 recommended read more

St. Roch Market strikes again, with another out-of-this-world little spot that hit the mark. Laksa's Malaysian and Burmese cuisine was the perfect thing for a cool autumn night. I had the Omunoodles and my wife had the Laksa bowl, and we both loved it. Halfway through we swapped dishes because we couldn't believe that the other's dish could be this tasty ... but it was. And, here's the bonus: we bought our food and then drove home to Baton Rouge, and it kept perfectly the whole way. read more

It's hard to really rate the meal when Grub Hub gets involved. It wasn't hot. Not even warm. The meal came in separate pieces of foil and plastic containers- so I had to put it together and microwave it and still paid $15. Nope. My friend's had less to put together but, not hot. The chicken had a weird texture. What does freeze dried chicken taste like? Asking for a friend. It wasn't rubbery like over cooked, not boiled...just odd. Nope, can't do it. read more

It was my first time really venturing out into *the world* when I decided to stop into St. Roch Market for lunch. I was relieved to see that they were asking customers to "mask up", so I put on my cute homemade mask and decided to see what I was in the mood for. Selection was limited, but I was delighted to see Laksa NOLA was open serving tasty Burmese food. Looking over the menu, I knew I wanted noodles and spring rolls. I got the Laksa Bowl with chicken and it was basically a ramen-like bowl packed with an egg, tofu, bean sprouts all swirling around in delicious broth. They also give you a special sauce on the side, if you're looking for some kick. The spring rolls are shrimp spring rolls and they are very light and served with Laksa's special sauce. They were delicious! The staff here was beyond friendly and did everything they could to make me feel comfortable throughout the entire process. The food was amazing and I couldn't have been happier with my experience. read more

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Amazing and authentic Burmese/Malaysian food in NOLA!! This place is a must try. We tried the coconut noodles, rainbow salad, and chicken nasi lemak. Chef Lin (owner) was incredibly kind and accommodating. Will definitely come back when visiting the area. read more

Laksa Nola - Order Area - Burmese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Delicious ~~ Got my nostalgia fixed with Nan Gyi Thoke and shrimp spring rolls. We also ordered Omu noodles, which tasted like Lo Mein with a light curry sauce. If you visit St. Roch Market, definitely give Laksa Nola a try. read more

Laksa Nola - Nan Gyi Thohk (Chicken) - Burmese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I've had my eye on this place for the longest time and finally dropped by to try it. The market was a little loud so I had trouble hearing the guy taking my order. He kept having to repeat himself but he was really patient with me without getting angry so I'm thankful. I got the Chicken Satay as an appetizer and combination Laksa bowl. Chicken was perfectly cooked and flavorful. [I hate it when places overcook chicken and it tastes rubbery.] The laksa bowl broth was delicious and had a mild hint of coconut and spice (I got a level 2). Portions were generous enough that I had to get a to-go box for my leftovers. Overall would go again the next time I'm in the area. read more

Laksa Nola - Combination Laksa Bowl (Chicken & Shrimp) - Burmese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Absolutely delicious best salad ever!! I haven't been here in a while but it's the absolutely the best salad. The person who made the salad was super sweet and helpful read more

Laksa Nola - Absolutely delicious will be back again! - Burmese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I hadn't been to St. Roch Market for a minute, but saw some of the reviews for Laksa and decided to pop over. We've been twice now (the second time bringing other people with us who have traveled to Burma) and both times were wonderful! The dishes were made fresh to order and were on point! Lin makes the menu really customizable, which was appreciated since we like our food spicy. She even kindly obliged by making some of the dishes spicier than her "typical level 3." I love a proper spice level that makes me sweat and my nose run, but doesn't burn my mouth or give me reflux. The hubs and I traveled to Malaysia years ago and we haven't had good, authentic Malay food since then honestly. The portions are huge, larger than we expected, and we ended up having quite a bit of leftovers to eat the next day. One cannot get more deliciously cooked food for their money! My mouth is watering just thinking about being able to go back. read more

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Recently got back from a SE Asia trip and have been craving its food since. Luckily, I stumbled upon this booth in the market. Everything tasted really fresh. I loved the spring rolls; you can get them with crab or keep it all veggie. I got a noodle dish, and they give you an option to have rice or egg noodles, which is really nice. Then you select a protein to go with it. I also got a Thai iced tea, and in total, it was around $30. Well worth it! read more

Laksa Nola - Burmese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I'm stuffed. I got the shrimp lettuce wraps and they were bomb-diggity. They have lettuce and cucumbers and shrimp and carrots and an amazing sauce that was sweet and savory and absolutely filled me up. It is Burmese and Malaysian food abs I honestly need more of this in my life. read more

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Oh my goodness. Delicious exoticness awaits you at this relatively new addition to the St. Roch Market. Serving up Burmese and Malaysian dishes. This place will hit your Asian food craving spot. Chef Lin is so sweet and talented, if youre lucky enough to catch her behind the counter. While I wanted to eat the entire menu and hopefully will soon enough I ended up with the Omu noodles and shumai. The ground chicken and shrimp shumai were perfectly steamed and deliciouswith the go her dipping sauce. Seriously I cannot pass up a dumpling or the like. And the Omu noodles were something completely different all together. Egg noodles tossed in some sort of special sauce with vegetables and your choice of chicken or shrimp ( or vegan). Topped with an omelet? And you pick your spice level 1-3. Delicious down to the last bite. Such a treat to eat here. Reasonable prices. And vegan options!!! Win win win read more

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Wow. This is insanely good. I wanted to investigate St. Roch Market and very glad I chose this over some of the other tasty options. Ordered the Laksa bowl and added a shrimp. The curry broth is excellent. Egg and tofu in there is a nice touch. The cucumber is shredded but still a fine texture that matches the rice noodles which are flash boiled when ordered. The shrimp is SO light and fresh. I think there were 5 or 6 nice sized shrimp added. $15 total. I think she quickly flash boiled those too. Texture of the rice noodles was amazing. Lime wedge is nice and her hot chili sauce on the side is awesome and hot! This is a true gem. . read more

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