Important for vegetarians, make sure you communicate that you are vegetarian when you arrive. We…read morewere told the default for the restaurant is fish sauce, they will use vegetable sauce when they know you are vegetarian. With that out of the way, choosing tofu as the protein opens up almost the entire menu, very nice. We had Pad Thai, Pad Cha stir fry, and tofu soup. All were very well seasoned and outstanding. We ate at the sidewalk seating on a glorious evening. Not much more to say. Order at the counter, get a number, find a table, food will be delivered and the table cleared. When we arrived there was a line out the door (maybe 20-25 yards); this line was constant from the time we arrived til we departed. It moved reasonably well and it appeared many of the people knew each other. People visiting other tables, probably more than any restaurant I've ever been at. Definitely would return.

I was way too hungry to remember to take pictures of my food, but honestly, that probably says a…read morelot about how good everything was! Everything we ordered was fantastic. Thai food can sometimes be hit or miss for me, and I'm usually pretty particular about what I order. I don't tend to branch out too much when it comes to Thai food because I already know what I like. But this place definitely impressed me. From the rice dishes to the noodle dishes, everything was seasoned perfectly and packed with flavor. Each bite was delicious, and I really enjoyed how well-balanced all the flavors were. It was the kind of meal where you just keep eating and forget you were supposed to take pictures in the first place! The restaurant itself is spacious and has a really beautiful aesthetic. I loved the combination of the artwork and exposed brick walls. Together, they create this rustic, cozy feel that makes the space feel both stylish and inviting. The ordering process is pretty simple. They give you a menu when you arrive, and then you head up to the register to place your order and pay. The food came out surprisingly quickly, which was definitely a plus because I was hungry! Overall, I really enjoyed my experience here. The food was flavorful, the atmosphere was beautiful, and the service was quick and easy. I'm glad I decided to give this place a try, and I'd definitely come back to enjoy another meal here.

Solid Vietnamese restaurant in a quiet neighborhood. Everything tasted good. They use real…read moreingredients, you can tell from their broth that it is all natural, it is very light, they didn't cheat using msg or bullions. For a southerner, portion is kinda small. Even the garnishes for pho is very little. When you go to other Vietnamese restaurant or watch travel vlog, usually a Bigg bowl of noddles. They have wifi here, seating is limited because it is basically a small house converted to a restaurant. You can park on the street nearby

A NOLA fav for soooo many reasons. Le's Baguette is super close to where I used to live and I used…read moreto go practically weekly (I still would if I could). Craving some lemongrass vermicelli just thinking about it - can't wait to be back

They usually are closed on weekends but they have been taking preorders. We are always greeted…read morewith a smile. This garlic shrimp and salmon was seriously so good! The salmon was cooked perfectly--super tender, flaky, and really rich in flavor. The shrimp were juicy and seasoned just right, and that buttery garlic sauce tied everything together perfectly. Every bite was fresh and super tasty The garlic wasn't overpowering, allowing the natural taste of the seafood to shine through. Whether paired with rice, pasta, or vegetables, this meal is satisfying and worth ordering again.

Stumbled across this business during French quarter fest and made it a mission to stop by when I…read morewas in Nola. Let's just say it was soooo good! I purchased the shrimp bao buns and the garlic shrimp rice bowl. So good. My only suggestion would be to order ahead of time as my wait time in restaurant was 35 mins. Akd, parking on street is not free.

I was glad to find some non-fried dinner options here! I stopped by after a workout, starving but…read morelooking for something with a good balance of protein and carbs. I ordered the egg noodle soup (pho like) and it definitely hit the spot. It came with a generous portion of noodles, plus a whole egg, two large shrimp, and pork, which made it feel really satisfying. Overall, it was a great post-workout meal--filling without being too heavy, and exactly what I needed after being on my feet for a while. Good service-really fast. The music was not too loud and lots of seating.

I am by no means a pho snob but this place, with it's high reviews on Yelp was mediocre as best…read more The pho broth was bland (the sauce is supposed to be the boss) along with the egg and spring rolls that we got. I saw my wife curl in revulsion when they brought out the bean sprouts and other garnishes which were wilted and not fresh. I don't know, maybe the next place we try will be better....

NOLA has a strong Vietnamese community and I was excited to try one of the more popular spots. My…read moreexpectations were probably unfairly high (at least on par with NYC was my hope). Self order counter / fast casual style. No problem. I always say, we don't eat Vietnamese for the service. I had a spring roll, summer roll and a pho. Summer roll was tightly wrapped and the peanut sauce was warm and delicious. 5/5 Spring roll was also very flavorful. 5/5 Pho was surprisingly disappointing. Broth lacked depth and the noodles were overcooked in the hot broth so broke frequently. Meat was on the lighter portion side and didn't have tripe nor tendon (for a dac biet to boot!). 2/5. NYC still the best.

I was really excited to try Pho Tau Bay for a couple reasons. I know it's a very historic…read moreVietnamese restaurant in the area, and it got shouted out on a recent Bon Appetit video by the chef at Emeril's. Both reasons for hype! Coming to the restaurant, you do have to time it right, as it closes at 7 which makes it not an option if you want a later dinner. Lunch or early dinner it is. The system here is counter service, then take a number and a tray and seat yourself. Food comes out pretty quickly, there were few other customers there at the time when I went in the early evening, and my appetizer came out within a few minutes, and my pho came out within ten minutes. I had a half order of the spring rolls with shrimp and pork, and a beef combo pho. The spring rolls were wrapped very well, with great structural integrity that made them easy to eat and dip. However, the pork was really dry and tough, and the only reason it didn't ruin the texture of the whole thing is because the pork slices were quite thin. The shrimp was fresh but also sliced quite thin to the point where it was almost not even noticeable. The wrapper was quite thick and felt like it had been left out for a while, so it was quite dry. The pho was good, but the meats were overall quite chewy and tough, and there was significantly less meat than I would expect for an extra large order. They also were pretty stingy with the herbs. I am used to there being a fair amount of onion, scallion, and cilantro in pho, and here it was like they finger-pinched the herbs in rather than grabbing a handful. Overall, it was not bad, but it was underwhelming, and I have had many better Vietnamese meals elsewhere.

Last time I ordered wonton soup that contained THREE wontons. The owner is disgustingly rude when…read moreinquired why so little meat this time and why only three wonton last time and he said too bad. Now it is my personal mission to show each and every customer what they receive as their lunch/dinner with accompanied by an " you owe me" attitude. Not to mention he should be reported to the health board for how unsanitary the back looks when I got a nice glimpse of mice running around. Sir, you were rude to me and cheated me for the LAST TIME BOARD OF HEALTH COMING FOR YOU NOW AND ITS MY PERSONAL MISSION TO SEE IT THROUGH

Love their bobas! They have the best fresh fruit bobas and little pearls that you can put in the…read moredrink! They have different flavors and my kids love them. The service here is great and the kids loving coming here. We haven't had the food yet but every time we come in the food looks fantastic.

Nico (sp?) was such a gem and treated us so well on the night my cousin and friends took me out to…read morecelebrate my birthday! I have a love/hate that they change their menu because I thought I did my due diligence and studied the menu and precious Yelp reviews to prepare what to order. But then the menu changed but it was fine bc Nico helped steer us to all the good stuff! We ordered a bunch of dishes and ate family style so we could try everything! The stand outs to me were the Pani Puri with the fiery mint water that you pour and lets you control the heat (you eat it in one bite), the Pork Dan Dan Buco Di Creste noodles (we asked not too spicy, we're getting older! Haha ), the Gulf Shrimp Pakora, and the ice cream pie from Lucy Boone! Mister Mao is where the old Dick and Jenny's restaurant used to be across from Rouse's on Tchoupitoulas. It's a little pricey but so worth it for a fancy night out!! And ask for Nico, he's the best!!

We came here for gals brunch a few months back. I loved the energy here. The staff, the bartender,…read morethe waiter are all quirky and fun. The decor kind of matches that energy. And so does their 'pics of cats' all over the menu. I am a cat person, so that won me over right there. They were running the special for a family style meal for $54 ++. You get to try so much, we decided to get 3 since there were 6 of us. I enjoyed the food more than the cocktails. The coffee cocktail was really not good and possibly my least fav coffee cocktail in the city. I think it needs a revamp. The ingredients are basically hoodoo chicory, it just tasted like all bitter. I didn't order any other drinks after that. I did try the gals drinks and they were all just ok. As for the food, I think the clear winner was the garlic noods. Not only did every slurp theirs up, fighting over it, almost all of us ordered a garlic noodle to go! That was top notch and I still thinking about that today! The dumplings were good, the shrimp was better than the rice dumpling. I enjoyed the ginger salad and fried chicken. It was an interesting fusion of flavors and a very fun atmosphere to be in. I will absolutely be back for the drool worthy garlic noodles.

Banana Blossom has long been on my bucket list and I'm so glad that I finally got the chance to try…read moreit! I had the Hawaii Shrimp and it was great. There was a ton of different flavors in the curry part of the dish. I also had a Thai Ice Tea which was refreshing. They don't take reservations on Friday or Saturday nights, but we ended up waiting about 30 minutes for a group of 5 which wasn't too bad. The restaurant felt like a neighborhood gem. There are a ton of different options on the menu and the food was great!

Banana Blossom -- 5…read more This is truly my favorite restaurant in every aspect. My real "happy place." Tucked right on Lafayette Street in Gretna, it's easy to pass by if you're not paying attention--but once you find it and step inside, you get it. The space is beautifully curated. Fresh flowers, thoughtful decor, and you can actually see them preparing your food... it just feels intentional. I can honestly say there's nothing I've had here that I didn't like. And that says a lot. The BBQ oysters? The White Lotus cocktail? Baby... I dream about those. Like real cravings. You can tell every recipe was thought through with care. Everything is consistent, fresh, and just done right. And the service? Always beautiful. Warm, welcoming, never off. I'm a true Banana Blossom fan girl. Every time.