Miss Shirley is the walking definition of hospitality! We…read morewent here last night. The servers work together and they have all been there since opening,according to Miss Shirley, who was kind enough to chat with us for a while. Our server was so friendly and helpful. (Vanessa I think is her name) the bartender even stopped by! So much hospitality!!! The food was fantastic! We tried dragon dumplings, sliced pork, egg rolls, shu mai and everything was delicious! Very fresh! We will be back, maybe today!

Ms. Shirley's is hands down the best place to eat! Service is efficient, courteous, and friendly!…read moreBoth times we have visited this restaurant, Ms. Shirley has personally come to visit our table. She remembered us the second time and asked why our daughter wasn't with us. When we told her she was busy with a school event Ms. Shirley packed up a full order of dumplings (on the house) because she remembered how much our daughter enjoyed them. Lets talk vegetables...fresh...fresh...and fresh!!! Ambiance is upbeat and clean, people overall seem happy to wait to get a table because the majority of those that we spoke with are return diners. That in of itseld speaks volumes to the loyalty we locals have for Ms. Shirley! Many of us have been fans of Ms. Shirley since her ownership of Royal China in Metairie! Ms. Shirley we hope you see this review! You are like the friendly grandmother that so many of us miss in our lives! Thank you for feeding us from your heart!

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.

When you just can't eat another heavy meal and are craving vegetables, come here. Location was a…read morelittle off the beaten path, but still in the French Quarter. I was dying for some vegetables after all the heavy eating we've been doing. The chicken and eggplant hit the spot. It was delicious. My husband also really enjoyed the honey chicken and they added some spice at his request. Service was great.

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.

Huge restaurant and nicely decorated. They deserve to have more guests. Their happy hour (M-Sat…read more4-7pm) menu is good, especially for some of the rolls. Do keep in mind their appetizers and entrees on their happy, while theyre priced almost half the price, their portion will reflect the same. If you liked smaller portion like us, HH order will be perfect if you're there during their HH. But if you expect a deal for the same amount of good, this is not the place. We started on a high note with the calamri appetizer. Delish!! Don't skip when you're here. We also especially enjoyed our spicy crawfish roll (4.5/5) and salmon avocado (5/5). Fresh ingredients; Very good portion for under $6. Their Mongolian beef is okay (3/5). The beef had a chew to it but the flavor was decent. Service was wonderful and while the server does not know much about how food is prepared, she knows what she likes there and warmly recommend what she thinks is good to us. We appreciate that.

whenever i'm home in New Orleans this is one of my go to for great Chinese food and i love the…read moreambience. The bar tenders are always Fabulous and offer great customer service service. hands down the best chicken or shrimp fried rice the portions are very large. Shrimp and broccoli very good i love the spring rolls very fresh seafood dishes . Great

I happened to be killing time waiting at the UPS store next door when I decided to go ahead and use…read morethe QR code in the window to order off the menu. The auto-generated text told me the food would be ready in about 20 minutes. I ran a couple of errands and came back about 30 minutes later. I was surprised that I never received a follow-up confirmation that the order was ready to go, but it was there waiting for me just the same. The food itself was pretty standard takeout Chinese food. There wasn't enough sweet and sour sauce for the sweet and sour chicken, but it was filling in the way that all Chinese food is--you stuff yourself silly and then are hungry again within the hour. At least the serving size was good for the price, so I could have my second helping later!

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.

It was a typical warm and humid evening and I was looking for something a little different for…read moredinner. I came across Dian Xin and it felt like a tiny oasis from the heat, humidity and bustle of the French Quarter. I ordered a variety of dishes to try and everything was great. The standout for me was the cucumber salad. Fresh, cool, zesty, spicy and crunchy - just what I needed to beat the heat. Loved the Hong Kong wonton soup as well as the tiny pan fried bao. I'll be back to try the soup dumplings and spicy wontons next time! Service was quick and pleasant and the food came out fresh and steaming. Give it a try for something a little off the beaten path in the Quarter!

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.

Zhang Bistro 1141 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116…read more #TonyLamEats Located in the heart of the French Quarter, Zhang Bistro offers a mix of Thai & Chinese Asian-inspired dishes in a cozy, elegant atmosphere. Perfect for date night or a casual dinner while exploring New Orleans! Here's what we tried! Chicken Wings - (Favorite) - Crispy, savory wings tossed with garlic, onions, jalapeños, and dried red chilies for a nice spicy kick! Fried Cream Cheese Wontons - Crispy wontons stuffed with a creamy crabmeat mixture, served with sweet and sour sauce. Spicy Cucumber Salad - (Favorite) - Refreshing, crunchy cucumbers tossed in a slightly spicy garlic chili sauce. Spicy Szechuan Hot Wok-(Favorite) - Bold, garlicky Szechuan flavors with a spicy kick! Drunken Noodles with Crispy Pork Belly - Savory, chewy noodles paired with crispy, flavorful pork belly. Crispy Salt & Pepper Shrimp - Lightly crispy shrimp with savory seasoning and a peppery kick. Fried Beignets with Ice Cream - Warm beignets paired with cold, creamy ice cream! Limoncello - (Favorite) -Sweet, citrusy, and refreshing! Overall, a great little spot in the French Quarter with plenty of flavorful dishes to try! My favorites were the Salt Pepper Wings, spicy cucumber salad, Szechuan hot wok, and the Limoncello! Thank you, Zhang Bistro!

Food (10/10) House Fried Rice w/ Shrimp (10/10); I dare say…read moreZhang makes the best fried rice in the city. You can taste the love and care that goes into it. Absolutely delicious! General Tso's w/ Chicken (9/10); This time it wasn't as sweet as I've had it, but it was still pretty good. Oftentimes we get it to go, but it's so much better when eaten hot and fresh in the restaurant. Once they put the top on the to-go container, it loses much of the crispy exterior. Service (9/10); Our server was friendly and knowledgeable, and very attentive. Ambiance (9/10); I appreciate that it's never really crowded when we go. It's a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere.

I'm from LA California and I have to give five star to this restaurant…read more I love the ambience, FOOD and service. Love the decoration and the Price. This is the best, my friend from Mississippi and I'm from California. We will meet again here 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.

T&T Seafood & Po-Boys is a hidden gem that will bring you to tears (of joy) everytime…read more The location is no frills and one of the best (and most affordable) spots to grab and go from in New Orleans. It's family run and POC owned - everything from the boudin, to the Cajun corn, to their immaculate Po-Boys will taste like heaven deep fried and resurrected. I started my trip with T&T and I ended my trip at 11am with a bag laden full of gumbo, red beans and rice, a po-boy, AND Cajun corn. Bonus points for their incredible turkey necks as well. Thank you T&T - and I wish you much continued success!

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!

My wife and I were in NOLA for the day and though we had not visited Five Happiness in a number of…read moreyears we lunched there on a weekday afternoon. Although under different management, it was much as we remembered, comfortable and casual, and though decor is somewhat dated it is tastefully appointed. We enjoyed an excellent hot and sour soup, with pepper steak and beef and hot garlic sauce luncheon entrees that were also very good. Service was friendly and efficient and Five Happiness is supported by a full bar. If you're looking for good stick- to-your-ribs Chinese-American cuisine served in a traditional atmosphere, you'll like Five Happiness.

This place has had its ups and downs... but seems to be back to form. Had large takeout order,…read moreeverything was accurate and better than "cheap" takeout options. The servers are great, very experienced and helpful, and inside the restaurant is beautiful. Definitely try if you haven't had it before, or want a step up from other local takeout places... if you had it pre-Katrina, don't expect quite the same quality as they once provided (admittedly, a high bar)