This place is indeed such a jewel of a place. We were walking back from Union Station after a…read moreDodger game and as we were walking by I was curious to see if the restaurant was actually open. The exterior looks like it should be, but unfortunately many restaurants have been closing in this part of the city. Luckily, it was indeed open and the interior was VIBRANT! The design was colorful, filled with hand chalked signs of the menu, and everything, from the tables to the art on the walls, burst with personality. This is a place where minimalism doesn't exist and instead, it spends every opportunity to showcase who it is. Ordering is relatively simple. You walk over to the counter and tell them what you want. Everything is made to order so it'll take some time, but when it comes to refreshments you can see their large selection of different drinks in their glass case refrigerator on the side. My junior high years inspired me and I had to get an Arizona ice tea. It came in clutch as refreshment considering how hot the day was. On one wall there was a huge TV showing the Fifa World Cup games. It caught my eye and so we decided to dine in instead of taking it to go. Great choice by the way since hot food is best to eat right away. And what exactly did I get? Their po' boys of course! You have to keep it classic. We had the popcorn shrimp po' boy and it was fantastic. Meaty, tangy from the sauce, and with the right amount of green in their fluffy but structurally intact bread, I believe I finished this in five minutes cause it was so good. My hunger didn't dissipate quickly so I had to go back for round two. The Debris Fries caught my eyes. Fries smothered with their brown gravy and cheese, it was a delicious disaster and warmed my belly and fulfilled my appetite. I was one happy food belly dad. Being connected to a small store with neon lights highlighting some of the hot sauces and merchandise you can buy on one side while connected to the pub next door on the other side, The Little Jewel of New Orleans is one of those places you take good friends to when you want to show them a special place where the food is delicious, the vibes are immaculate, and the experience unforgettable. Whether you have to find an excuse to come out here or the restaurant is the excuse, make your way to The Little Jewel of New Orleans the next time you're around Chinatown. You won't regret it. Bring that appetite with you!

Wow, you've expanded. Little Jewel of NOLO opens up lively bar right next door. In addition to your…read morechoice of games the have a nice sized bar, plenty of seating and a fine selection of draft on tap. Little Jewel still has a great menu that hits all your New Orleans specialties - Po Boys, muffuletta, jambalaya, grilled oysters (on select days), and a whole lotta other fried things. The muffuletta bread was a bit dry but otherwise delicious. Debris fries really hit the spot.

If you've ever wondered what would happen if a chill LA patio and a New Orleans street parade had a…read morebaby, The Rising Sun is exactly that child, and it's thriving. The outdoor patio feels like you accidentally wandered into a breezy corner of the French Quarter. Warm lights, casual seating, and that "kick back and stay awhile" energy. Ordering through the app and picking up at the window makes you feel like you're part of a secret club, the kind where the password is "extra napkins, please." * Chicken Po' Boy, WOW...This thing is stacked. Crispy chicken, tangy sauce, and bread that holds everything together like it's doing core workouts. It's messy in the best way, the kind of sandwich that demands respect and maybe a bib. * Fully Loaded Cajun Tots, These tots don't play around. They show up dressed to impress, cheese, toppings, flavor, the whole squad. It's basically a tiny potato block party, and you're invited. * Beignets, very delicious, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and dusted with enough powdered sugar to make you question your laundry choices. One bite and suddenly you're hearing jazz horns in the distance. Their coffee game....Dangerously good. My boogie coffee drink - latter came out smooth, sweet, and caffeinated enough to make me consider running around the block a few times. It's the kind of drink that makes you shimmy in your seat and say, "Yeah... life is good." This place nails the New Orleans vibe without trying too hard. Great food, fun energy, and a patio that makes you forget you're in LA traffic territory. Come hungry, come curious, and definitely come ready for powdered sugar on your shirt. Miguel C.

The rising sun is an interesting spot! It has a cool gothic vibe so if you want to fit in…read moredefinitely come dressed in black. It's a small self served restaurant with a limited menu that changes, since not everything we saw on yelp was available. When we visited the options were crispy chicken/hot link sliders, different variations of tots and beignets. We went with the crispy chicken sliders and loaded Cajun tots and they were both very flavourful and delicious. The chicken was well seasoned and crispy paired with tangy pickled vegetables and a tasty pretzel bun. The combination of flavours packed a punch but we did wish for a thicker slice of chicken. The tater tots were very well seasoned too and the sauces were yummy, something acidic would be a nice addition to cut through the fatty goodness. When we asked for utensils they didn't have any forks so they gave us one spoon and one knife. We made it work. Definitely want to come back to try other things on their menu whenever they rotate it.

I've been meaning to try this spot ever since they opened up. I'm frustrated that I didn't sooner…read morebecause Super Cajun was incredibly tasty! My family and I were on our way home from a long day of errands so we decided to order online for pickup on the way home since we live fairly close to it. It did not disappoint! Since it was our first time trying it, we only ordered a 1 pound of shrimp, 1 pound of mussels, with some corn and potatoes mixed in with the Super Cajun Signature Seasoning. We wished we ordered more! It was just as good as The Boiling Crab if not better, especially since you don't have the long wait. Just keep in mind that it is a small casual spot and not a big restaurant. Even though we ordered for pickup, it did look like a nice little setup. We will definitely be ordering from here again, especially since it's close by and a local business to support!

Super Cajun in Los Angeles is an excellent restaurant. Pick your protein, pick your seasoning, add…read moreyour sides and they boil everything together for you. I had the shrimp and crab as my protein, Cajun butter sauce, spicy, and added potatoes and corn. Servings are large, especially with the added sides, but the seasonings were delicious, seafood was very fresh shrimp with sweet crab was delicious. Counter help were very helpful and friendly. Ambience is very casual but food is fresh seasonings are fresh and the various toppings inside dishes you can add from corn, potatoes, rice, broccoli.

Just had brunch at Joyce after seeing it featured for Black Restaurant Week, and it was delicious!…read more Our favorites were the Crab & Shrimp Benedict, mac & cheese, fried green tomatoes, and the biscuits. Everything was incredibly flavorful and well-seasoned. And those biscuits! Moist, delicious, and so good with the jam. They were out of the gravy today, so I was disappointed I didn't get to try it, definitely next time! Last but certainly not least, my Bloody Mary was wonderful! We were so enamored we forgot to take pictures of the food. The décor is super cute and aesthetically pleasing, the service was on point, and the music created such a great vibe. Great brunch spot. We'll definitely be back!

Joyce had been on my "places to go" list for a while. Finally got the chance to visit for a…read morefriend's birthday brunch. Parking is easy; there's a public parking garage next door right by the Whole Foods, as well as other parking lots across the street. The staff warmly greeted us as we walked in and took us straight to our table since we had reservations. Interior seating and decor is nice. There is a bar in the front near the entrance. We ordered a drinks, an appetizer and three entrees. Two of the entrees were really salty. We were kind of underwhelmed with the dishes as we saw so many reviews online and had high expectations. Overall, I would go again to give them another try.

Best everything loved the collard greens! Service awesome! When finished I ordered red beans and…read morerice with collard greens to go!! My new favorite place

I've been coming to this place for a few years now and to be honest, I was in Sacramento when he…read moreopened his first location in Oak Park. First I'd like to acknowledge how he helped to clean Oak Park up I believe he really did try to give us the Black Wall Street feel. Back to the food. I've been getting that smothered chicken meal since forever. It's literally my favorite. I have a gumbo. My grandmother was from Louisiana and I ain't had none like hers since she died. So maybe my review on the gumbo isn't as fair but i don't like it. I didn't say it wasn't good. I just don't like it. The oxtails are okay. The shrimp and grits are good. The catfish nuggets and deviled eggs are good. I'm sure the Kool-Aid is illegal. Mix the red and the blue. If you'd like to hire me as a guide, hit my DMs. My prices are food. You heard me.

My wife and I were looking for a place close to the palladium before a concert. What an excellent…read morefind. Not too pricy, delicious food, pre-gaming beers and across the street. In a strip mall so not an enormous place, but comfortable and clean. They have these giant rolls of paper for table cloths, plastic bibs and a stack of plastic gloves on the table so you know it's gonna get messy. Leanne took great care of us and helped us with the menu selection, portion sizes, spice levels and such. We were delighted with our seafood boil bag stuffed with clams, head on shrimp, corn and sausage. The beers were cold and we enjoyed every bite. With two beers each and a ton of food, it clocked in about $100.00.

The ambiance here makes you feel like you are outside by the ocean with the decor they have…read moreThe service was great. The server was by himself but he was very attentive and got all.of our orders correct. We had a party of 18 people. Good thing the time we came it was slow. This location is small so we took up almost the entire restaurant. Hubby ordered the spicy fried fish tacos, I ordered the fried shrimp and fries. My grandson has chicken fingers and fries. My daughter in law got the crab boil with crab leg shrimp, boiled eggs, and sausage. Other family members got garlic noodles with shrimp. I tasted the noodles and they were good. All of the food was good and lots of flavor. We will be back

I've lived in the neighborhood for a while, and last night I finally decided to give Gumbo Boys a…read moretry--and I'm glad I did! I ordered the Fried Alligator Po' Boy and Swamp Fries, and let me tell you... I AM A FAN OF ALLIGATOR! And those Swamp Fries? AWESOME! They were packed with flavor and the perfect complement to the Po' Boy. Every bite was worth it! If you're looking for something different that will have your taste buds thanking you, COME TO GUMBO BOYS! It's worth every penny, and trust me--you'll be coming back for more! Gumbo Boys--you've got a new fan!

Literally has to be one of the WORST spots to order from. I recently ordered on Uber Eats (picture…read moreinserted) they not only completely missed the main item on my order but it was so poorly packaged. Put the drink inside a brown paper bag with the rest of the food with no holder or anything and it ripped in route to us. Ordered kool-aid and got this orange drink which idk wtf it even is. Ordered shrimp and grits but got a notification that they were sold out which what do you mean you're sold out ? Proceeded to make a change and ordered the sweep the kitchen gumbo. And they didn't even include that. Whole meal gone. The hush puppies are burnt. Ruined my whole mood and appetite. 0/10 experience. Never again.

All-you-can-eat came with Cajun fries, fried chicken, and for 90min unlimited select seafood…read more It was my first time trying a seafood boil, so it exceeded my expectations. However, my friend is a seafood boil vet and it didn't leave her feeling impressed. Me: 8/10 Her: 7/10 I appreciate the attentive staff and their attention to cleanliness! We've been eyeing this spot for about 2 months now so I'm glad we were able to check it out.

What could improve? Everything. Ordered take out and everything pretty much just sucked. The clam…read morechowder is ridiculously priced for the portion size and honestly resembles nothing close to clam chowder other than it being white in color. The non boil foods are completely bland, no seasoning, no flavor. Wings? Bland. Save your time and money and go somewhere else

Just spent my bday here and it was lovely. They got my nose running, my eyes burning, and i can't…read morewalk from how full I am. The staff is beyond with everyone checking in, shazaming a song and spilling the tea. I love tea with a side of shrimp. i can't feel my fave when I'm in here and i love it.

The Boiling Crab is one of my all-time favorite places to eat. There's just something about it…read morethat's incredibly addictive--I always find myself coming back. This is the kind of place that's perfect for hanging out with friends rather than a date night. It's messy, fun, and meant to be shared. The biggest downside is the wait, which can get pretty long. That said, the food is absolutely worth it. If you want to save time, I highly recommend ordering ahead and picking it up to go. Personally, I prefer the shrimp over the crab. The shrimp is easier to eat and just as flavorful. And here's my pro tip: don't throw away the leftover sauce! Mix it with pasta when you get home, and you'll have another delicious meal waiting for you. Great food, great flavors, and definitely worth the wait. I'll be back again and again.

It was exhilarating to discover that Harold and Belle's, a Creole restaurant that is new to me,…read morefinally came up in my search. At the onset, I knew that its location on Jefferson in LA, was going to be a long haul from the SFV. I was ready to try it. It's now or never. There is limited parking in their lot, but only as Valet ($10). Why pay, when there is ample free street parking? The small inside dining area is divided into a room and the bar lounge, both simple, but elegantly decorated. This is an establishment that has garnered numerous accolades. They are proudly displayed on the main hallway walls as you enter the space. Music is mild and the wood furniture is elegant and polished. When I walked into my seat in the dining room, there was that intoxicating aroma of crawfish étouffée, from the table next to me. The staff is polite, stylish and inviting. The air conditioning perfectly equilibrates to make you comfortable, as you walk in from the scorching summer LA heat outside. Yes, close your eyes and you could be, in New Orleans. The Dine LA Lunch menu is fixed. It starts with Charbroiled Oysters (3) and it blew me away. While there is a seafood place in the Valley that prepares superb charbroiled oysters, truth be told, this place takes the crown. What was it, I thought. Was it their unique charring or their Bayou butter or both. Clearly, exceptional. For the main, it was their catfish nuggets, actually strips of fresh catfish, lightly battered with corn meal, that went well with the spicy mayo. Another fantastic dish, I could not stop eating. I finished the four strips. The two accompaniments here were a small Gumbo, that was aromatic and well textured with selected ingredients. The next, the soupy kidney beans. A wonderful blend of thickness, taste and creole flavors. For dessert, 3 small rounded disc shaped freshly dropped beignets, with the usual powdered sugar. They were good, but needed something else, to match those, that I have had in New Orleans. Either way, this is not a disappointment. Instead a revelation of the prowess of this authentic Creole restaurant, in downtown LA (I have also posted their enticing regular menu). It was a three and half hour round trip visit from the valley, to get here, eat and get out. Worth every bit of frustration, traffic gridlock and agony. Because when I got home, I was relieved to get out of the highway crawl and satisfied with my unforgettable Creole meal.

I've been to Harold & Belle's so many times over the years. Back in the day, this place was super…read morepopular and getting a reservation wasn't always easy. Now, you can pretty much walk in and get a table right away. There's a bar/lounge area as well as a separate dining area. The service is still great, but unfortunately, I feel like the food has gone down in taste over the years. They bring out complimentary bread and butter, but the bread we received was stale. I ordered the shrimp po' boy with a side of red beans and rice. The red beans and rice were flavorful and probably the best part of my meal. The po' boy was just okay and a little dry. Harold & Belle's has been around for decades, and I'm happy to see this longtime LA staple still in business. I just wish the food was as good as I remember it being.