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    Nobuko

    3.9 (98 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Miso soup
    Aundra W.

    I'll be honest, I walked into Nobuko a little skeptical. It was our first time there, and the menu is huge. Usually when a place tries to do everything, it doesn't do anything that well. That had me nervous. I was very wrong. I ordered the sushi boat, and it came out loaded with all kinds of sushi and sashimi. Not only was the presentation beautiful, but everything tasted fresh and spot on. The chef even came out to check on us. We tipped him and told him how impressive the arrangement was because it truly deserved the praise. It looked great and tasted even better. Our waiter was also great. He was the only one working, but he stayed on top of everything, moved fast, and was still friendly the whole time. No attitude, no rushing us, just solid service. Between the food, the presentation, and the service, this place exceeded expectations. I will absolutely be back, and yes, I'm ordering that sushi boat again.

    Tuna nachos served with Doritos.
    Melissa M.

    3 stars for taste, location and ambiance. I tried the tuna nachos but I didn't realize they were served on Doritos chips which tainted the taste, and I was not in the mood for American junk food. If it was served with plan tortilla chips or wontons I think I would have been better. The sushi roll had way too much rice for my liking but tasted okay. The service and food were fast so no complaints there.

    Tuna Carpaccio
    Jason B.

    My niece recommended this place her birthday, so we went. Service was good, he kept checking on us which is good. Place did not smell as some others said. Food was great! Ramen, sushi and salads were fresh and came out at a decent time. Try the Tuna Carpaccio.

    Salmon box sushi

    I picked this up as takeout so I can't speak on the dine in experience. The staff I did encounter were very polite. I ordered the salmon box, it was only $8 before tax and tip. I was pleasantly surprised by their "dressed up" version of a standard salmon box by adding avocado underneath the snow crab and the crunchy seaweed on top. It made it so much more tasty. Plus the pieces of salmon on top were very thick! And it came with the perfect amount of sauce on top as well as along the long edge of the to-go box so you could easily slide each piece thru the sauce before taking a bite :)

    Rainbow Ceviche
    Panette P.

    Veg tempura- great, crispy, not greasy at all Rainbow Ceviche- wow, so bright and fresh, excellent dish Nobuko Taco- crispy wonton wrap taco shell, salmon, tuna, avocado, crab, excellent dish Excellent service, nice ambiance Clean bathroom

    Crab Puffs
    Jacey C.

    Visited solo on a Monday evening. The restaurant was quite large but was very clean and inviting. The server was attentive and visited me multiple times. I was impressed how well prepared all the food items were. I tried the crab puffs which were delicious. You receive 5 puffs that are wrapped in thin wonton wrappers. They were much lighter and way less greasy than any other place that I've visited. The vegetable tempera had a tasty, crunchy batter, again, very light as well. Finally I had the chef special Omakase Sushi roll. Wow! The fish was finely sliced and fresh. I admit that it wasn't exactly my cup a tea being as it had both surf and turf I believe (my fault) but I was thoroughly impressed with the flavors. There was a gentle sweetness from the fruit and fruit sauces that paired wonderfully with the punchy house made spicy mayo and creamy sauce. You could easily tell they weren't store bought by the textures. Prices are fair the quality. Highly recommend I will definitely be visiting again.

    Tiger Roll
    Theresa K.

    I went here today for lunch with my friends. One of them suggested the spot and I love sushi so it was right up my alley. The menu is extensive so it took me a while to decide what to eat. I ordered the crawfish egg rolls and tiger roll. The crawfish egg rolls was stuffed with crab and crawfish. I devoured them so quickly I didn't get a chance to take a picture lol. The roll I picked was the tiger roll (raw). It has spicy tuna, white fish, and salmon with spicy Mayo sauce. The size/portions are huge, you will not leave hungry. I think this will be my go to spot for sushi when I'm at work. Definitely a must try!

    Rockin Robbie and Fire on the bayou

    We've gone twice in two days; second time brought a friend. The rolls are HUGE. You get your moneys worth. The pho is "a solid 7 or 8 out of 10" coming from my Vietnamese buddy we brought along. Staff is small but very friendly. The place has a lounge feel, with the sweetest paintings along the walls. If I'm not mistaken, there's a drive thru.

    Volcano rolls
    Bleu J.

    This is my first time trying the place and I must say it was exceptional. My first time trying everything I ate and I loved it all! I highly recommend this place

    Rainbow roll and New Orleans roll
    Laura B.

    This is our sushi spot on the West Bank. My husband and I treat ourselves to a sushi date night here every once and awhile and the service is always excellent. The rolls are huge so we narrowed down what to order. We order 2 appetizers and 2 rolls. The gyoza is a must. We tried the spring roll sampler, it included lobster and spring roll. The New Orleans roll is also a must! The rainbow roll is usually a safe bet roll for us so we typically get that. I'd skip ordering the martini since the mango flavor was artificial. The waitress always asks if you'd like extra sauce, she doesn't play, she brought us all sorts of sauces. The customer service is amazing we will continue to return.

    John B.

    Absolutely Phenomenal!!! Food was 10 out of 10! I had the tiger roll and the fish was so fresh that it literately melted in my mouth. The size of the roll was quite large and I definitely felt like I got my money's worth. I also had the beef teriyaki roll! Definitely a new personal favorite! The steak was so tender and flavorful! Outstanding service here! They were very patient with all of my many questions, and the owner came over during our meal and talked to our child and even gave him a complimentary ice cream! It's hard to find such good food along with outstanding service these days! But this place has it all. Will definitely be back and encourage you to try it yourself, you will not be disappointed!'s

    Cucumber sashimi--naruto
    Lauren F.

    Very inventive rolls and an extensive election that includes grilled items and Vietnamese food. The surf and turf roll was full of smoky flavor. It was different from what we expected but great. The owner was very kind and very much wanted to make sure we were happy and taken care of. The ambience reminds me of something out of a Real Housewives of Orange County episode-amusing.

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    I don't know about others' experiences but the service was excellent, food was decently priced and the rolls were HUGE.

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    I got their eel poke and I loved it, all my favorite toppings especially the seaweed salad

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    4 years ago

    The food is superb! I've only dined in once but have picked up. They are fast and the food is large amounts and delicious

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    8 years ago

    We were excited to try a new sushi place on the westbank. Unfortunately it was overpriced and underwhelming. Will not be going back.

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    This probably my new favorite sushi spot. The servers are pleasant and the sushi is amazing.

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    Wide selection of items, most items are on point. Fresh and flavorful. Service is good.

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    Legend Dumplings

    Legend Dumplings

    3.7(40 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    We had heard good things about this restaurant and we love dumplings, so we decided to go. We sat…read moredown and waited and waited and waited. Someone finally came over to take our drink order. We realized that there was only one person working in the whole restaurant. We knew they did not serve liquor so we asked for iced tea,,,,NONE. We ordered water. We reviewed the laminated, colorful menu (which made the place feel like a chain restaurant.) We ordered the Philly Cheesesteak dumplings and the Crawfish dumplings. Both had obviously been frozen and then either microwaved or steamed. I took one bite of the cheesesteak dumpling and they had heated it up TOO much so it burned my lip and tongue. I waited about 5-7 minutes and took another bite. They were rubbery and, as hard as it is to believe, they both tasted the same. The steamed dumplings were better, but not by much. We will not be going back. There are other dumpling places to try.

    I came here during a progressive dinner I was having for my birthday . I came here strictly to try…read morea bunch of dumplings. The interior decor is really nice. Very unique decor. The service was also good. I was greeted when I walked in and my food was ready in a decent amount of time. I tried so many flavors of dumplings. I liked the majority of them. There was maybe 2 flavors I tried that were just ok. I tasted a few flavors that were unlike anything else I've tried. The problem is I don't remember the names of the ones I really liked so that gives me an excuse to go back and try a bunch more lol

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    Daiwa - TNT roll

    Daiwa

    4.1(293 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    FINALLY ate in! We've probably had take out 8 times since 7-2023; we usually go over the river when…read morewe want to eat at a restaurant. This particular Monday night we opted to eat a 5:30P dinner in a relatively quiet, open restaurant with Kaitlyn C. as our server. Sake and water for husband and soda for myself all delivered quickly. Also ordered apps at same time explaining husband was famished. Pork gyoza showed up in less than 5 min, and our spring rolls with yummy chili sauce arrived before the gyoza was gone. Husband's Beef Yaki Udon arrived in a reasonable size bowl - no overfilling with too many noodles. I thought the beef was good quality and the cabbage was just the right amount and not too strong. The Crunchy Dynamite Roll w/soy paper and Tsurai Roll (suggested by Kaitlyn when I was overwhelmed with choices) w/sriracha on the side were the last to make it to the table but worth the wait. I'm so glad we asked for a recommendation because otherwise the Tsurai would have been overlooked - and it was the bomb! Not a cheap meal ($71.30 w/tax w/o tip) but eating out generally isn't. With that said, only had a small amount of Udon leftover which means we didn't pay for any wasted food. Plan on eating in again rather than doing take out. Thanks, Kaitlyn C.!

    Food was delicious and the service is pretty quick . Here…read morewe had beef Yaki Soba , salmon, snow crab naruto roll, and i'm not so sure what the other roll was. They also set up the food neatly and pretty.

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    Fuji Hana Sushi Bar and Hibachi Steakhouse - Lunch special - yaki soba (seafood) , fried rice , veggie rolls , and dumplings .

    Fuji Hana Sushi Bar and Hibachi Steakhouse

    3.5(195 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    I went to Fuji Hana right at opening to have some hibachi. Unfortunately, since there were no…read moreothers wanting to do hibachi at that time, I was unable to sit at the hibachi station for lunch and had to order it from the kitchen. That was fine for me and I do understand not bringing out a chef and heating up the grill for just me. Lol. The soup and salad were delicious. This is the only place I can eat the ginger salad dressing. It's a mild ginger flavor and not full of ginger pulp like some others I've had. I always get extra cucumbers because they're always so crisp and fresh here. I ordered the hibachi chicken and shrimp. It was good per usual and it comes with lots of food. I will say, the fried rice was less flavorful this time but still good. I had more than enough to take home and have another meal. The restaurant is large and is sort of dim, but that works for me. The server was attentive, kept my tea refreshed and I really appreciate her adding ice to the refill without me having to ask. I'm always surprised at how many think two cubes of ice will cool off warm tea that was just brewed.

    They have the best tasting hibachi I have had. In past experiences, my hibachi taste better the…read morenext day, so I like to wait to eat the next day, but here, I have to refrain from eating it all in one sitting, even when I am full. Their dinners are served with noodles and you have to pay extra for rice, well the rice is the main attraction tasting so good, they know what they are doing charging to add rice. The show they put on isn't any different from other paces, but always a good time. Of course there are other items, but unfortunately I have not tried them.

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    Café Zen - Baked salmon rolls

    Café Zen

    4.1(138 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    I love this place ! From the service, to the quality of the sushi for the price. No where beats…read moreCafe zen. My favorite roll is the Hanna special roll, I sub the fried shrimp for boiled and it's full of flavor ! The medium special roll with the seasoned rice on top is a great roll ! This is my favorite sushi spot !

    During our last night in Louisiana during the Christmas break, Sophia and I headed here for dinner…read more Cafe Zen has been a favorite of ours for years when we lived in the Westbank. Sushi, noodle salad and more...great comfort food. We found out they relocated to the old Gretna neighborhood near the Courthouse recently so why not see how things are now in their new digs? Walking in, we noticed a big difference. In the previous spot, they were in a strip mall where they were small and intimate. In their new location, they have more space and a separate area with a bar. I think this was previously occupied, but on the eyes it can be a bit confusing. Within minutes, we were ready for ordering. For apps, we both ordered noodle salad, one of our favorite dishes. Sophia said the aftertaste was like mayonaise and I noticed the difference too. Maybe the mix was a little strong, but it was good. For the main course, I ordered baked salmon rolls which consisted of baked salmon fillet wrapped around snow crab filling and we shared fried fish cakes with wasabi sauce for dipping. Everything was delicious and just like previous times after moving away, made us feel like we were back home. However, the reason why the rating was 4 stars was due to the lack of intimacy the new location offered. It looks gorgeous, but again, the presence of intimacy seemed a distant memory. We sat next to a group who was a little loud and inebriated, even though they weren't harming us. A situation like that at the previous location would never happen. Sophia mentioned the same thing too as we left. Would we come back? Yes, but maybe during lunch where it's less people. We'll give them some time in this location.

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    Nanami Sushi Diner & Onigiri

    Nanami Sushi Diner & Onigiri

    4.8(58 reviews)
    3.3 miGarden District

    If you are lucky, as a foodie, you stumble across a restaurant that leaves you with lifelong…read morememories. Treasured ones that  warmly rekindle each time you have an amazing meal. If you are lucky AND blessed, you leave that dining experience with a new group of friends. Friends that have made you a better diner - maybe even, a better person. More knowledgeable about the food you loved, or of the culture that birthed it. More knowledgeable of the people that painstakingly and lovingly prepared and served it. Or you bonded with other diners with the shared experience of an incredible meal. Like Master, the mysterious sensei chef of Midnight Diner, head chef/owner Yuwa Tomihira stands tall and firm behind the kaunta, smiling and conversing with his customers as they await the delicacies his hands deftly prepare. He fields questions about his offerings, patiently answering tidbits of info about a fish's origins or the specifics of an ingredient. Always smiling and eager to share his passion for the foods he and his amazing staff so lovingly prepare and serve. If you are looking for cream cheese and avocado, this is not the food for you. If you yearn for an authentic Japanese dining experience,  filled with the freshest ingredients exactlingly prepared and served with loving enthusiasm -  you need look no further. And you may just leave with your heart as full as your belly.

    Second time here! Probably the best for the price I have tried in NOLA…read more Chicken wing better than karage because it was juicy Salmon cheese still the best I love the yellowtail sashimi Would recommend going for lunch for the price. Our server destiny was great, but she had to serve a big ahh party in the middle so that kind of sucked up all the time. She was great though just unfortunate situation. Maybe they should have given the big party their own server. One of the hostesses ended up taking some of our orders. Still sat there with empty plates and cups for like 10-15 minutes. Parking: free in lot. May be difficult if busy hours.

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    Nobuko - japanese - Updated September 2026

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