Small menu, but everything was delicious. It can get somewhat loud in the restaurant.

Zasu... you made our anniversary so special! We will be dining with you alfresco again. Thank you for a wonderful dinner! read more

Zasu - Zasu... you made our anniversary so special! We will be dining with you alfresco again. Thank you for a wonderful dinner! - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Amazing atmosphere, excellent food, a place you can just relax and be rest assured that your cook is gonna take care of everything for you. 5/5 best escape restaurant in the city of New Orleans.! read more

Excellent experience and meal. Everyone was so helpful and nice. The drinks made by Tyler were exceptional, he gave us some drinks to try from the upcoming menu! The halibut was some of the best I have ever had, crispy but perfectly cooked! The short ribs were incredible. The appetizers were the weakest part of the meal but still quite good. Best dessert was the semifredo with the homemade marshmallow fluff on top! Will be back next time I'm in NOLA! read more

Wonderful experience...wonderful food. Had dinner here on Saturday night for a special occasion. Our waiter was excellent. Food was excellent, from the briny yet sweet, petite oysters to the short ribs to the mouth watering, perfectly prepared trumpet mushrooms, and the the snapper, and the halibut, to the delectable dessert. Portions are rather small, but the positive side of this is that you leave without that feeling of being stuffed, and wake up in the morning feeling refreshed. Wine offerings were nice. The personal service from our waiter only added to the wonderful evening. read more

This restaurant is so cute and tucked away in the sweetest New Orleans style house. The style and atmosphere is beautiful and warm. The service is top notch and the food was some of the best I have had in NoLa. The menu is small and not overwhelming but mouthwatering, I wanted to try everything! We went with the roasted chicken and Grouper entrees. Both were amazing. It's a little over the top loud inside during our dining but it would not keep me from coming back. I am actually looking forward to my next meal at Zasu! I would love to try more of the menu next time but it would be hard not to get the grouper or chicken again! read more

Omy gosh, don't know where to start?!‍I went there with 4 other people we started with appetizers and we got almost all the appetizers on the menu, Everything was so deliziosa. Just close ur eyes and choose one! Does't matter whaat‍, Then we all got the entree omgggg Everything was sorprendente , Can't even describe how were tasting, Perfectly done! I don't even wanna talk about the desserts! just try any of them! Fortunately, I took some pictures of dessert read more

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It's been a while since I have been blown away by a new restaurant in NOLA but Zasu did it. We wanted to order almost everything on the menu and every dish we wound up ordering delivered. The octopus and lobster were standouts: Interesting flavors that kept you intrigued, yet balanced with technique that kept them familiar. Our cocktails were traditional yet innovative. They were well balanced and reasonably priced. We will be back. Real soon. read more

Great food. Extremely loud. Drinks came after the appetizer. Waitress explained the desserts to me so my wife couldn't hear. That wasn't good. Never brought us bread but other tables seemed to get it. Hope they improve because the food was delicious read more

I went for a wine-pairing event and it was wonderful. The staff were friendly and happy to offer background on the location, drinks, and food. The pairings were perfect. I'm looking forward to going for a non-event dinner now. The drinks were delicious and the food was amazing. I can't wait to work my way down the menu. Another guest was having trouble choosing his favorite dish. It's rare for a restaurant to do such a great job on appetizers, entrées, and desserts. read more

Just had one of the best meals I've ever had. And I've lived in NOLA for 30 years. Let that sink in. Don't even bother reading on. Just make a reservation for whenever you can get one. Went with a friend. We shared everything. We left happy and happily filled. Starting with the appetizers. "Grilled Baby Octopus with olives, sugar snap peas, roasted peppers, almonds, garlic aioli $16" Get two, make it a meal. Delicious with complex flavors and a tantalizing assortment of textures. You'll want to have it every night for the rest of your life. A special of Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms with Goat Cheese. I generally don't like goat cheese but here, where it came oozing out of the blossom like a gentle lava, it was sublime. I could've had 5 blossoms. Course #2--Asian Pear and Fried Celery Root toasted hazelnuts, basil, Parmesan, lemon vinaigrette $12. Yes, yes, oh yes. Even split between two there was an ample amount of this sublimely refreshing dish in which Chef Sue again uses a variety of flavors and textures to perfection. Entrees--Saltine Crusted Grouper braised greens, crawfish, bacon, spicy butter sauce $28. Even without the grouper, this would've been an incredible dish. With it, it's classic Southern+NOLA with flair, the nubs of bacon and the crawfish amplifying the flavor of the greens and the fish. --Wild Mushroom and Potato Perogies caramelized Vidalia onions, asparagus, onion crème fraiche $23. Yet again flavors and textures combining for extreme yumminess. About my only complaint for the evening was this could've been a teensy bit warmer, but what do I know? Lol DESSERTS--Chocolate Cake Port-fig ice cream, caramel sauce $11 and Coffee Semifreddo coffee cake crumbles, toasted pecans $10. Though both of these were wowzas, if you had told me before tonight that I'd prefer, even if only by a hair, coffee cake crumbles over chocolate cake, I'd've looked at you like "You crazy?" Not any more. But with its amazing port-fig ice cream, the chocolate cake is like one of those athletes at the Olympics who misses the gold by 2 hundredths of a second. Service was utterly smooth and professional, but always friendly. Noise level threatened to be a bit too much but, perhaps because of where we were sitting (towards the front), never became too overbearing. Zasu, the newest jewel in NOLA's crown of restaurants! read more

Started with the agnaloti, delicately flavored and slightly citrusy, the pasta was perfectly cooked. Moving on to the trumpet mushrooms- although meaty and packed with a strong earthy flavor, the portions were too small. The steak was excellent, medium, with crisp potatoes - light and airy on the inside. read more

The food is excellent! The lobster appetizer is exquisite. All the fish entrees are divine. The passion fruit creme brûlée was so yum! The reason I am only giving it 4 stars is because the restaurant is super loud and could benefit from some background music and some more sound dampening boards. Also the kitchen needs to expedite better. It's not a well oiled machine yet. You will wait a long time for each course. Our meal took about 2 1/2 hours from start to finish on a busy Friday night. It was over an hour before we got appetizers. So, just be prepared to wait... the food is worth the wait. I'm sure it will run smoother as they work out the kinks. read more

Everything was fresh and flavorful. To start, we had butternut squash soup, hearts of palm & arugula salad, beef carpaccio, halibut and grilled shrimp. The cocktails were nice as well. read more

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Excellent fish dishes. Appetizers are very good. Service is terrific. Would like it better if there are more seafood choices.

One of the best new restaurants in New Orleans, hands down. I am a rather picky eater and the menu surprised with its tastiness. Artichoke and goat cheese ravioli, sautéed snapper, and pear salad were all delicious. Amazing watermelon granita raw oysters as well. Space is small and a bit loud, and no seats at the bar, but the food crushes it which is really all that matters. Desert to top it off was excellent - please never get rid of the thin mint peanut butter ice cream! read more

Great service! Fantastic meal! Cocktails amazing! Halibut prepared excellent! All staff was very friendly! read more

This was the most delicious meal and best dining experience I have ever had in New Orleans. The flavors were exceptional and everything was cooked to perfection. Beautiful place and atmosphere. Excellent and personal service. The specialty cocktails were the best we have ever had. So refreshing and enjoyed every sip. Chef Sue visited our table personally and sent us out an oyster with watermelon and an shaved Asian pear appetizer that were divine. I also had a poached shrimp and grapefruit salad that was perfection. The snapper was my favorite with a sumptuous blend of flavors and Indonesian influence. Chef Sue is a PERFECTIONIST and her dedication makes the difference. Sue is also a lovely person and full of energy and passion for her craft. I cannot wait to come back to ZASU. read more

I went for the first time the other night based on a recommendation from a friend. I'm a huge fan of the head chef Sue Z and lemme tell you, it was fabulous tasting and of course beautiful to look at! Everything was amazing! We had a few appetizers: best oysters I've ever had, baby octopus was so soft and delicious, pumpkin soup and a radish salad that had a pesto sauce. For the entree I got the beef bourguignon. It comes with a steak knife but it was so tender I only needed a fork. My new favorite restaurant in New Orleans and that's a bold statement! read more

Had THE most amazing dinner at Zasu last night under the direction of James Beard Award winning Sue Zemanick! Our waiter, Johnny was so well informed, patient with all our questions and we loved his New Zealand accent. Dining in NOLA adds meaning to a good life and Zasu should be on your MUST DO list. Now let's get to the food. We were a group of 6 and shared everything. Chef sent out a salmon tartar that melted in my mouth. It sat upon a perfect potato chip. Then on to appetizers we had grilled baby octopus and wild mushroom and potato perogies. The octopus was tender and was served on smokey eggplant. The perogies were lighter than I expected and so flavorful. For the salad course we had asian pear and celery root slaw and hearts of palm salad. Celery root is a personal favorite and not often found. Zasu's slaw did not disappoint. The asian pear was crispy and sweet and the combination is a great call! Oh did I mention Chef Sue made her way to the dining room and we had a lovely conversation. She's warm, engaging and her passion for food was evident. Before we move on to the main course, I must mention that the bread (an oft overlooked restaurant item) was warm and crunchy and we had too much with yummy olive oil. Ok, main courses--dukkah crusted halibut and sauteed snapper along with brussel sprouts. Again, can't really say which fish was better?! The halibut was thick, juicy and spiced to delight. The snapper was crisp and moist. So pleased we got both. We finished off the evening with strawberry sorbet, carrot cake and coffee semifreddo. the sorbet was so refreshing and cleared the way for us to devour the carrot cake and the semifreddo. What can is say...GO TO ZASU! read more

Was very excited to try this new Mid-City gem and it did not disappoint. The space is a former cocktail bar that they have renovated brilliantly - it feels cozy yet spacious with a beautiful small bar (without chairs/stools) immediately next to the door when you walk in. It is a new spot, but it seems they have already worked out any kinks. Chef Sue Zemanick (well known to the Nola food scene) is at the top of her game and every member of her team is eager to make a good impression. We enjoyed the grilled baby octopus, asian pear and fried celery root salad, and a triple-threat of fish entrees in the grouper, snapper, and special of the day red fish. Cannot go wrong with any, but the grouper may have won the prize for our group. The coffee semifreddo for dessert capped off a delicious evening. read more

This was a great experience from beginning to end. The reservation process was easy, I received a follow-up email and confirmation call and the table was ready for us when we got there. The hostess was super friendly, we threw her a curveball by adding a third person and she quickly accommodated. We had three appetizers, the mushroom, the octopus and the shrimp and I can pick which one was the best, they were all super delicious. We each had a fish dish and they also were amazing. Great wine selection, knowledgeable waiters and great service not to forget that the place is super cute. Go get there quick! read more

I predict Zasu will be the best new restaurant of 2019. Zasu has only been open for two weeks and already the food can be described as no less than stunning. Chef Sue is knocking it out of the park - she is back with a vengeance! Run, don't walk, to this phenomenal new gem in mid-city. We attended as a party of 8 and therefore tried most of the appetizers. I do not consider myself to be someone who normally likes octopus, but the baby octopus appetizer will make a convert out of the most reluctant. If you like octopus, this may become your absolute favorite octopus dish in the city...or anywhere. The murder point oysters with Meyer lemon granita are light, delicious, and salty fresh from the sea. The goat cheese agnolotti is served with homemade potato chips on top; the contrast in texture and saltiness of the chip/sweetness of the cheese, is sublime. The grilled lobster curry is as good as it sounds, and the portion is very generous. The wagyu carpaccio - is healthy and super delicious. The final appetizer we tried was an Asian fried veal rib with scallion egg fried rice - fantastic and not to be missed. As for entrees, there are three fish dishes: halibut, snapper and flounder. You really can't go wrong with any of these dishes. All three are outstanding. There are also pierogis, which are so good a carnivore won't miss the meat, and a really beautiful and contemporary version of beef bourguignon. Someone at our table had chicken and loved it - I would not ever order chicken while eating out so I did not waste any room in my stomach on that dish. For dessert, we tried the chocolate pot du creme, which had cocoa nibs, sea salt and whipped cream - this is rich and wonderful if you are a chocolate lover. The apple-cranberry crisp with bourbon ice cream was my husband's favorite, and it is a winner. . The decor is modern, warm and inviting, an enormous transformation from those who remember Rue 127 (I liked Rue 127, you just will not recognize the place). The front of house and wait staff are friendly, and make you feel like you are a special guest. We can't wait to return again and again! read more

Zasu is the best new restaurant in New Orleans in recent memory. All of the food was fresh and innovative. It is very apparent that only the freshest ingredients -from the fish to the mushrooms-are used by the skillful kitchen. I recommend anything with seafood but the carpaccio and beef bourginon are also outstanding. Try the Oaxaca Old Fashioned from the creative bar menu. The dining room is beautiful and inviting and makes for a really fun atmosphere. It's great for a romantic dinner or a night out with friends. read more

Outstanding food and cocktails. The environment was comfortable and quaint. Exceptional service too. If you haven't been here you are missing out on something special read more

Although slightly disappointed there were no Lion King paraphernalia, we enjoyed our outstanding experience. Upon entering the small, seatless bar is immediately to the right. This is where the hostess stood immediately greeting and showing us to the table. There is only street parking in this area, so be prepared to walk a little to the restaurant. She left us with the cocktail and wine menu. My date ordered the Oaxacan Old Fashioned, a mezcal twist on the original. It was good, and he enjoyed the slightly smoky flavor. The wines by the glass were limited, but had good offerings. The server brought over the food menus. Immediately you can tell this was a well thought out menu. A little something for everyone and all sounded solid making our choices difficult, but already giving us reasons to come back and try the other selections next time. They did offer off menu specials as well. For our first course, we had the beef carpaccio. Sliced thinly with the perfect amount of blue cheese and we enjoyed the pickled vegetable with it. For the main entrees, we had the Halibut and Wild Mushroom Pierogies. My date ordered the halibut with English Peas and hericot verts served over a delicious broth. The fish was cut thick and cooked perfectly. The table next to us each ordered a different fish, and while I can't speak to how the other dishes tasted the halibut looked the most delicious. The pierogies were a solid light choice. They were served with asparagus slices and sautéed onions over a white sauce. The onions added great flavor to the dish and the shell of the pierogie was one of the best I have ever had. For dessert, my date ordered the passion fruit creme brûlée. The tropical flavor was not overpowering at all and enjoyed their take on this. I ordered the coffee cake crumble semi freddo which was outstanding. I'm a fan of toasted pecans and enjoyed the coffee flavor of the ice cream. Next time we might share the pavlova, but the rest of the desserts seemed sized for an individual. I would rather my own dessert, so I was pleased with that. We will definitely be back and are so thrilled a new restaurant can hit every mark. read more

What a lovely, romantic place. Impeccable service for fine dining. Cocktails were good enough, wine list fair priced with a tasty Pinot Noir. Oysters with lemon granitas were delicious to me, a bit overpowering to my companion; carpaccio had a little blue cheese note, was fresh and tender; baby octopus was PERFECTLY cooked on top of crisp snap peas; a simple mushroom dish was packed with flavor and texture; the watermelon tomato gazpacho with minced shrimp was spiced so well as to set the benchmark for this dish; we unconditionally loved the mushroom pierogies; the chocolate ice cream was delicious. We will return soon. read more

Disappointing, unremarkable food. Very bland. Appetizers were inconsistent. My octopus had three small pieces of baby octopus. Lobster and oysters were good. For entrees we had the almond crusted grouper and halibut. Halibut was overpowered by the kimchi and a very narrow "slice" of fish. Grouper had absolutely not a hint of almond flavor in the crust. Expected much more from Sue considering her abilities as shown during her time at Gautreau's. Some dishes were interesting and tasty. Just not enough, overall, to bring us back. Sorry! read more

We have eaten twice at Zasu. We tried different dishes each time and they were all delicious and perfectly crafted. Some favs were the octopus appetizer, hearts of palm salad, the grouper entree and the perogies. The vibe is also really nice and friendly. Looking forward to returning again! read more

Couldn't be happier to have the fine talents of Sue Zemanick back on my plate! Got a Rez last Friday and had such a delightful meal. The oysters with Meyer lemon granita was a great start followed by hearts of palm salad and succulent grouper. Loved my smoky old fashioned and homemade ice cream too. Can't wait to go back! read more

Delicious! Tried it on a whim because it was near to our Airbnb and we were in need of a date night. I regret nothing I ate. We did the oysters, soup du jour, grilled baby octopus, short ribs, and passion fruit créme brûlée. Lovely atmosphere and excellent service. read more

This is by far the best meal I have ever had. The octopus app, Asian pear salad, saltine crusted halibut, and pirogies were amazing. Really liked the atmosphere. Spot on service. I will definitely return in the near future. read more

We have enjoyed several Michelin-starred restaurants in our time, and this place qualifies for us. If you are a real "foodie", this is the place. Innovative, surprisingly good, great service--it's got it all. Run, don't walk. read more

Wow we loved it. Just happened to find the place. So glad we did. We'll be back for more.

Fantastic food, elevated and interesting cuisine! Fish dishes were just exquisite. Dessert menu is fantastic as well. Wine selection both interesting and reasonable in price. Wonderful ambience and great service! Making it to our top 5 in NOLA read more

Great service and great food! Recommend the snapper! Even the beef was great! Just a fantastic experience and will definitely come back here again! read more

Perfection! Seriously everything we ordered was excellent, as well as the service. And the place looks fantastic too. Bravo!