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    LUVI Restaurant

    4.3 (248 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Stop light
    Megan B.

    One of my go-to spots for dumplings and sushi in NOLA! The vibe is laid-back with eye-catching decor that adds to the charm. It's a small space, so I highly recommend making a reservation if you don't want to wait. To start, we ordered the Paloma and lychee cocktails--both refreshing and perfectly balanced. We also tried the Monkey Snack and Stoplight rolls. If you're into bold, complex flavor profiles, the Monkey Snack is a must. Sweet, tangy, and packed with flavor--it hits every note. The Stoplight roll brings just the right amount of heat thanks to the jalapeños, and the fish is incredibly fresh. But the real star for me? The curried dumpling broth. I seriously dream about it when I'm not in NOLA. It's so rich and flavorful that I almost finish the broth before touching the dumplings. Absolute comfort in a bowl. The tuna rangoons weren't my favorite, but still a solid dish. Overall, a staple spot for me anytime I'm in town. Consistently delicious with creative dishes that leave a lasting impression.

    Curry wontons
    Stephanie T.

    Luvi is a cute restaurant; Asian fusion with a sushi bar. I tried the following: yellowtail jalapeño raw dish (4.5/5; very good. Nice flavor) and curry dumplings (4.5/5; light but nice flavor) We were sat at a cute round table and our waiter was attentive and nice. overall luvi had cute decore and both dishes were very good, I liked the yellowtail most but dumplings had nice broth and tasty filling.

    Dan-Dan noodles
    Swati S.

    OMG, I love this place. They have something for everyone and the service is always lovely. That atmosphere is casual and it's clear the chef works hard. Chef has the highest quality of ingredients possible, and the salmon just melts in your mouth. Everything is made with such care and it is so delicious. Also remarkable are some of the cocktails on the menu and don't pass up the ice cream for dessert because these are special recipes by the chef. You can't get this ice cream anywhere else!

    Monkey snacks
    Justin C.

    We started the trek to Luvi from the Merigny and were full of excitement. We left full of disappointment. I'm torn on the 2-3* slots. The sushi was fresh but it was underwhelming. We had the monkey bites and the yellowfin stoplight. The monkey snacks were something very unique. It was good but others didn't enjoy the banana flavor being some pronounced. The yellowfin was like all other sushi bars except they cut the capsaicin out of the jalapeños leaving them tasting like a bell pepper. Our plan was to judge the dinner course based off the sushi. We went with cooked options since the two appetizers were disappointing. I had the mala holla which I thought would be spicy since it stated "ghost chili" oil.....it wasn't. I expected it to be warm.....it wasn't....it was a pile of cold meat with little to offer. Friend had the Bam Bam chicken and that was completely tasteless. It reminded both of us of school lunch chicken. Wife had the chicken wings. I did like the dry spice run versus sloppy wings but once again, it was lacking in flavor. I think the chefs idea of Chinese and Japanese fusion works but it needs some tweaking.

    ambiance
    Gabrielle W.

    We enjoyed our trip to LUVI. Had dinner at 7 pm on a Saturday with a reservation and they were steady the whole time! It's a pretty small spot, so I would definitely recommend a resy. The food was very good. Everything had great flavors, our favorite was the Monkey Snack! Who would've thought to put banana with fish?! A genius! Fruit & salmon definitely hit the spot. Unique dish! The cucumbers were very tasty - such a simple dish but truly made to perfection. The sauce was awesome. The bam bam chicken was also very good! It reminded me of chicken katsu. I liked the sauce too, but it wasn't the best I ever had. Both of our drinks were super good & strong! I loved the variety of flavors and mixtures of the flavors. Yum! The service was pretty good too. Overall, I would recommend LUVI, had a great time, but I wouldn't say it was my favorite restaurant or as memorable as some others I've been to which is why I give 4/5. Just missed the wow factor..

    Dan dan noodles; fish collar
    Michelle T.

    Fun, good, but not fantastic -- as another reviewer said, just kind of lacked the "wow" factor. Maybe we should've done the "feed me" chef's choice menu? My two favorite dishes were the smashed cucumbers (simple, but executed perfectly) and the fish collar (flaky, crispy, delicious). We also got the spring rolls, dan dan noodles, bam bam chicken, and curried favor dumplings. Staff recommended 4-6 dishes for two, and that turned out to be perfect.

    Birthday boy! Ice cream
    Sara J.

    We love Luvi! We went for my husbands birthday and had the best time ever. He chose the feed me raw menu. This menu is all raw items which are all chosen by the chef. Everything was so freshly prepared and was presented beautifully. I ordered the dan dan noodles which were amazing! The broth was flavorful and had a nice kick to it. At the end they brought out ice cream with a candle for his birthday! We will always recommend this place.

    Curry dumplings
    Amanda M.

    We loved LUVI! We ordered: 1) feed me a la carte: this is the chef's choice sashimi which was salmon with a crispy chili oil and pooped sunflower seeds. The fish was SO fresh and the toppings were perfect complements. 2) mala holla: wow!!!! This was my favorite. Very finely shredded beef with a delicious savory umami sauce. 3) curry dumplings: this was my friends favorite. The dumplings were SO fresh and flavorful which was a delightful surprise since the soup is a bit more mild. We added some chili sauce as somebody else recommended and that added a nice spice. 4) yellowtail collar: really tasty! If you haven't have yellowtail collar, try it! The sauce was particularly good. 5) black sesame ice cream: probably my least favorite, but still delicious. Seems like you can't go wrong here!!

    Monkey Snack
    Dawn V.

    5 star food again at our second time here Ordered the Don't-Miss items again: Dragon Boat, Feed Me a La Carte & Curried favor dumplings- I also LOVE the monkey snack (so creative) and vegan pan fried dumplings Passion fruit margarita very nice- we like the lychee cocktail too- it's good and strong and you won't need another! They weren't the friendliest this time around and not the busiest (we made the rez 20 minutes before we arrived) so I was a little surprised by that but things happen and we are service industry family so I understand staff issues This is the kind of place that benefits from staff engagement (chefs voice type menus always do) and can bring in much more $ if the staff make suggestions, explain dishes or offer a second drink because menu is unknown for most customers Luvi is one of a kind in this town so everyone should try it- flavors are outstanding

    Chef Hao never fails to impress! My long running favorite dish has been the Hot Splash Noodles. The staff is very kind, professional and attentive, but not too attentive. It's the cutest little spot that brings Chinese traditions and experimentation to life!

    Spicy Dan Dan Noodles and Seared Tuna
    Helene S.

    LUVIed this Asian fusion restaurant. Chef Hao Gong is a master of flavors and presentation. Not surprised that he has been a James Beard semi-finalist several times since opening LUVI in 2018 in this charming cottage house on Tchoupitoulas. Went for a special family birthday dinner. Ordered and ordered several small and large plates. Perfect to share with family and friends. Started with all of the raw bar options including the Feed Me special. Loved the Stoplight (yellowtail, jalapeño and fish roe) and the Dragon Boat (seared tuna). The Feed Me special was so good. Salmon sashimi on our visit, but that can change on an hourly basis. The Monkey Snack was an interesting blend of sweet and spicy with salmon wrapped around a banana dipped in sesame seeds. Starters were also perfect to share. Edamame was so fresh. The smashed cucumbers were so delicious. Our friends loved the crawfish wontons. Such a nice fusion of Cajun and Asian cuisines. For the medium plate, definitely get the Yellowtail Collar. Double fried and served with a garlic infused dipping soy sauce. So good. Dumplings or noodles? Why choose one, get both. The Dan Dan Noodles were good, but the Curried Favor Dumplings. Amazing! The broth was so flavorful and the dumplings were perfect. The restaurant is quite intimate with limited seating. Make a reservation especially if your group is larger than a couple. Service was flawless. We were seated at a corner round table with a lazy Susan, perfect for sharing a special meal. No room for dessert, but they offered to store our dessert that we had brought (from Houston) for later on. So kind. Next time, we will save room for their black sesame coconut ice cream. Loved LUVI. Definitely bookmarked for another quick trip to New Orleans. Maybe next time, we'll just order the whole menu...which our waiter said that he has actually served in the past....

    Ashleey P.

    Food was DELICIOUS and the service was amazing! Everyone was super nice and welcoming! I loved it!!

    Ice Cream:  Black Seasame Coconut, Dragon Fruit & Magnolia Black Tea
    Shannon S.

    LUVI Restaurant is known for their creative and beautiful food offering some Japanese sashimi style fish preparations and some Chinese style cooked options. This is a smaller restaurant that often fills up so you might want to make a reservation if you want to dine at a table. LUVI offers some interesting and unique options that you won't find in other area restaurants so this is a great spot to try something a bit different from your typical sushi or other other Asian style restaurant in the New Orleans area. My video review of LUVI Restaurant is here: https://youtu.be/UtG3Vh2_HWA

    Monkey Snack - sooo good. It has Banana in it!

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    Outstanding food. Great service. Not overly priced. Overall nice dinner. Good selection of Asian whiskeys.

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    What is the dress code for this restaurant?

    There is no dress code. Come as dressed up or comfortable, casual as you wish. The food is amazing. Enjoy

    Do you still have the fresh sea urchin available?

    Can the dan dan noodles and the matcha noodles be made vegan by simply leaving off the meat? Do you have a vegan dumpling similar to "Mama's Dumplings"?

    The Dan Dan noodles are made with bone broth so they would not be vegan by just removing the topping.… Read more

    Do you do omakase?

    Yes, we have a Feed Me on the menu. You can also just ask the Chef to prepare off menu items until you are full ;)

    Hi Chef! Do you use gluten free soy sauce or have options for wheat sensitive diets? Thanks!

    Hi! We do have gluten free soy and the raw bar is mostly gluten free. See below some gluten free items on our menu:… Read more

    We're excited to have you in the neighborhood! Do you accommodate vegans/vegetarians?

    Hi Caroline! We are excited to be in the neighborhood as well! We have some vegan dishes,such as, DarkForest. It is tofu with mushrooms and lily flower. We have a few other… Read more

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