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.

My family and I would always order togo from here and the food would always hit the spot! So my mom…read moreand I decided to dine in on a random Sunday since we rarely do that at Nine Roses. Funny enough, we would order the same thing we would usually order for home: "Mì Wonton Đò Biến" aka Egg Noodles with Wontons & Seafood ($12 not including tax) & "Bánh Hỏi Thịt Nướng" aka Pressed Vermicelli Squares with Chargrilled Pork ($15 not including tax). The food is always made fresh and never lacks flavor. The inside decorum is simple yet neat and clean. As for service, they are fast paced but always friendly to us. Overall, an OG Viet place in Gretna to try out if you have the chance!

After we got off work today. Charla took me down Magazine St to Miss Shirley's. I knew Miss Shirley…read morefrom the Royal China days in Metairie. Back then it was my first Dim Sum experience and then when I worked in Heritage Plaza during Katrina recovery days we ate lunch there at least once a week. But this is all new! I'm so happy for Miss Shirley and the amazing place that has her name on it on Magazine St. The food was exceptional. Everything from the short ribs to the Soup Dumplings, to the Moo Shu with those paper thin pancakes. Everything was fresh and fantastic. What a great time and it was so good to see Miss Shirley again after all these years.

My wife and I visited Miss Shirley's on a co-worker's recommendation. Despite there being no line…read morewhen we arrived, the wait for a table was a little over an hour. Thankfully, Magazine Street offers plenty to do to pass the time! When we were finally seated, our table was toward the back near the kitchen. The interior is a cozy but tightly packed space, which means it gets pretty loud with all the chatter bouncing around. However, any issues with the crowded feel vanish once the food arrives. The food and service easily make up for it. Our waiter brought out complimentary fried beef dumplings with a house-made chili sauce that tasted incredible. We ordered the Pineapple Fried Rice (shrimp, pork, chicken, egg, pineapple, and onions) and it was absolute perfection. We also got the lightly battered Orange Ginger Chicken with broccoli, which had amazing flavor. Well worth the visit!

I love coming here for lunch or grab a Go To goodies to bring home to enjoy while watching Netflix…read more My favorite here are the Cho-Chos and Pepper Steak. My last visit I ordered dinner for the family and we all shared the dishes. Everything taste fresh and every bite had my tongue dancing with flavor.

I remember when this place used to be called Christine's Empress of China. I believe Christine was…read morethe owner back then, and now it's simply Empress of China. The name may have shortened, but the experience is still just as memorable. From the outside, you're not really sure what you're about to walk into. You get a hint of the Asian aesthetic, but you don't realize how immersive it's going to feel. Then you open the door. Right at the entrance is a koi fish pond with a small bridge over it. No, you can't walk across the bridge, but the koi are real, and you walk right by them on your way to the dining room. It immediately sets the tone. The dining room itself feels like you've stepped straight into China. The decor, the lighting, the details, everything transports you. It matches the cuisine and elevates the entire dining experience. The waitresses are incredibly sweet, respectful, patient, and kind. They answered all of my questions about the menu without hesitation and made sure we felt comfortable. The service feels authentic and attentive without being rushed. I ordered the boneless chicken with vegetables, fried rice, and egg rolls. The homemade egg rolls are always my favorite. You can absolutely tell they're hand rolled and not pulled from a freezer. The boneless chicken is made with hand cut chicken breast, and the batter is soft and flaky. It almost melts in your mouth. Everything tastes fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The portion sizes are generous. It's definitely a eat now, eat later, and maybe even share with a friend kind of place. If you've only ever ordered takeout from here, you are missing half the experience. Sit down inside and take it all in. It's one thing to eat Chinese food. It's another thing to feel like you've been transported while doing it. This place leaves an impression.

To be honest, we stopped in because we thought it was Hawaiian food. We were so pleased with the…read morefood. The portion sizes were incredible but we will definitely be back for the service. The 2 running the store were so friendly and helpful. What we ate: Pot stickers Shrimp fried rice Short ribs Thai tea We can't wait to go back in and try some other stuff on the menu!

Okay first of all 10/10. Everything and I mean everything was absolutely delicious. The service was…read morephenomenal and they made sure we were more than pleased. Definitely in my top 3 for Chinese food now! Me and my fiancé have already made plans to go back this Sunday!!

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.

After bourbon street, we came here for a late dinner craving dim sum, since the restaurant stays…read moreopen until 10pm. In terms off atmosphere, this restaurant is by the heart of the French quarter and filled with a cozy interior. The servers were quick and gave helpful recommendations. We ordered the xiaolongbao and the chicken eggplant. Both were pretty tasty. The chicken and eggplant were tender, sweet and flavorful. Overall, I preferred the xialongbao since you could tell they were freshly made and steamy hot. The xiaolongbao are always favorites of mine. The food hit the spot for a Chinese food craving, but the prices were a bit high in my mind for food. Still hits the spot though!

the BEST of the best Chinese, nothing compares for me Their…read morecrab Rangoons and boneless fried chicken is amazing They serve you so much food- leftovers for days

I think China Doll is in the top best Chinese restaurants in the city and surrounding areas. The…read moreportions are hefty and the food is typically served hot and fresh. I recently had dinner there. The employees were super friendly and seated us right away. I ordered the crab rangoons, general tso chicken, and shrimp fried rice. The crab rangoons do not lack filling! While the flavor is fine, I do wish the filling was a tad sweeter. The general tso chicken was as expected. I prefer mine a bit spicier but that didn't detract from overall flavor. The shrimp fried rice was a little bland. It definitely required soy sauce! The interior is quintessential OG Chinese restaurant. A bit rustic and dim. Beautiful and spacious.

The Egg drop soup is delicious. Had the shrimp with lobster sauce and it was fantastic with the…read moreshrimp fried rice. Highly recommend!!

Absolutely my favorite place to eat Chinese food in Gretna!! The lady that works here knows my…read moreorder by heart. I love love this place. Super fresh! Best egg drop soup. Best shrimp toast Must try!!!!!!

We came here because we missed having Asian food, so we saw a big sign and decided to give it a…read moretry. It didn't disappoint. There were plenty of tables so big parties should be fine here. The waiter came and took our order and the food came out quickly. There's a lunch special between 1-4pm, so we opted to try the beef cubes, fried chicken, fish, and kung pao chicken. It also comes with a gigantic egg roll filled with meat and veggies, a bowl of egg drop soup, and fried rice. It's a huge dish for a lunch special plate. Everything was delicious, but the kung pao dish and egg rolls didn't taste as authentic. We enjoyed our meal here and would come back and try different dishes next time. If you're looking for a hearty delicious Chinese or Vietnamese meal, come here and try it. You'll leave so full with leftovers as well.

Came in for a casual dinner with two friends and we were excited to eat at the place my friend grew…read moreup going to. However, that same day - there was a huge party in a separate room. It took a while for our servers to find us and when our orders were put in it took over an hour to deliver two dishes. We had to remind them and ask them multiple times when our meal would come. We were met with the response that the large event would take priority over our meals. This wasn't my fav response because it just seemed that if you have an event going on, there would be other staff to take care of their food. The wait time was really disappointing. The black pepper tofu was quite good and the lemongrass tofu was decent but would prob not get it again.