I had the Gulf Tuna appetizer and my bro had the P&B oysters. He had the Pulled Pork that was not GF 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. read more

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What an incredible culinary experience. Fusion done right with many flavors. I had the octopus and the ribeye and both were so well cooked. My ribeye had mushrooms on top that were so crispy and delicious paired with sauce. Wait staff cater to allergies incredibly well and they even give you complimentary small bites as appetizers and dessert. read more

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I've been hearing about Maypop Restaurant for sometime but hadn't got around to trying it until now. I came with a few co workers after work. We had reservations and we were seated upon arrival. Some of my co workers were hesitant about the menu as the dishes were very unique and not what you what find on a "standard" menu. I didn't see anything that I wanted to try immediately on the menu, but ended up choosing something with shrimp, because shrimp is always good! We were all wrong and were super impressed by the dishes that we ordered. I got the Crispy Friend P&J Oysters and a Shrimp dish. The flavors were delicious and the portions were perfect such that we were full and had no leftovers. There were tasting menus available but the experience length varied depending on which menu you went with. Drinks: Full bar Happy Hour: Monday-Friday, 4-6pm. Parking: Paid Street Parking. Reservations: They accept reservations on OpenTable. read more

Maypop Restaurant - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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My husband and son discovered this restaurant when they were in New Orleans without me but they couldn't stop saying how much they enjoyed it and more importantly it was one of the very few places that accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegan, dairy free, vegetarian and more. A couple months after their trip, my hubby and I were back in town and I was excited to visit here. Sometimes I get nervous if my husband over-hypes a place because I get let down but not this time. I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed an amazing meal. I mentioned to our adorable waitress that I am dairy-free (tough in NOLA) and don't eat beef. Not only was she ready to recommend dishes but she knew all sorts of substitutions and then she came out with papers that address all kinds of food restrictions and allergies. THIS PLACE WAS READY ! The menu.... oh my goodness, the menu is unique and creative and delicious; like combining then local typical cuisines with asian. And if what you order isn't enough, they bring samples of other dishes for you to try ( I assume they make a dish for one table and have extra, perhaps). AND they didn't forget my food issues; when they brought out a taste of something, they had a substituted dish for me. They brought my hubby a sample of their version of a beignet and for me a beautiful pickled radish shaving with other veggies; VERY THOUGHTFUL ! I loved their SATSUMA GLAZED OCTOPUS with heirloom carrots, peach amba, crispy lentils and my husbands favorite dish was the SPAGHETTI WITH COCONUT CRAB Broth braised leeks, Louisiana blue crab. We loved all the other stuff we got too. MAYPOP is a MUST ! read more

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A large group of us tried every single dish on the a la carte menu of the restaurant, including dessert. Overall, I was very impressed with the quality of the food, especially as someone who would typically not enjoy Asian fusion restaurants. The groups overall favorites were the shrimp and grits, which were ranked as one of the best bites we had throughout a few days of eating in the city. The fried cereal milk custard was also a personal favorite! Service was prompt, especially as the restaurant was not busy at the time. What a delight to have discovered in New Orleans! read more

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I recently visited Maypop for the second time and I was pleasantly reminded of how good the food is there! My friend and I went as soon as they opened at 4pm and were able to order from the happy hour menu. We were the only people in there for a while so we were served quickly and our waiter was very helpful with recommendations. We ordered a Tattersal Spritz, spicy margarita, 4 of the hot sausage steam buns, the roasted sweet potato, the chicken wings to start. When I say delicious, I mean it! The hot sausage steam bun was the most delicious thing I've had in a while, the sweet potato came in second place. We couldn't help but to order dessert- we did too much. We ordered the peach bourbon ice cream and the Ube cheesecake ice cream which was phenomenal!! Literally the best! We're so glad we chose to come here. Not only is it well lit and chic, the food is absolutely on point. Can't wait to come back and try more of the dinner menu items. read more

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This is a modern fusion restaurant with a well-thought menu. My family and I were able to get a last minute reservation at this place. We got the nuoc man caramel glazed pork shoulder, lobster tom kha with scallion malfatti dumplings, spaghetti with coconut crab broth, louisiana black drum, milk tea creme brulee, and fried cereal milk custard! The nuoc man caramel glazed pork shoulder was so delicious and the favorite of everyone in the group. All the other dishes were pretty solid but the pork shoulder stood out significantly. read more

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I had the most memorable meal here. I celebrated my remote work holiday party here and the chef and kitchen, went above and beyond to accommodate my many allergies. I enjoyed my Grand Tasting Menu. Everything was delicious. The service was amazing. My waiter Grayson was a delight. Great atmosphere and wonderful music selection. Get here and eat this yummy goodness. read more

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Dinner here was a truly incredible experience. We dined on a very cold Tuesday evening. We did not have a reservation and were still able to be sat quickly at a wonderful table. The atmosphere was relatively dark but chic and sleek. There were a few large parties when we dined but it did not affect our service or experience at all. This menu is unbelievable. I honestly had the hardest time deciding on what to get but we landed on the Roasted Bone Marrow, Nước Mắm Caramel Glazed Pork Shoulder, and the Lobster Tom Kha with Scallion Malfatti Dumplings. We also opted for two cocktails, the Tom Khallins and the La Abeja, both delicious. While waiting for our appetizer we were given Curry Beignets as a complimentary gift from the kitchen. These were unreal! Crispy fried with a creamy curry center. The Roasted Bone Marrow came out next and what a beautiful dish. The bone marrow was savory with a bite of acidity from pickled onions, covered in flavorful light curry sauce and served with warm roti. Our two main entrees were wonderful. The pork shoulder was tender with crispy skin! The Tom Kha was so so good, huge pieces of tender lobster, incredible umami wild mushrooms, and perfect pillowy dumplings. It was truly an incredible experience and I cannot wait to go back during my next visit to New Orleans. read more

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I've been severely disappointed with the food in New Orleans, and honestly this was the only/best place I went to on my 3-day trip! A lot of places were greasy/salty tourist traps, but this was refined dining that creatively fused Asian and southern food together. The fried drum (fish) was crispy and the butternut curry was warm and balanced. The coconut grits were a little too plain, but we also like their caramelized sweet potato on the HH menu. The service was great, and one of the managers even came out to provide a list of more food recs since we mentioned our disappointing experience thus far. Ambience was nice but a bit empty since we went pretty early at 4:30. Hopefully it's livelier at night, and if not, it deserves to be! read more

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This was ALMOST a miss for me but turned into a hit. My companion and I made a reservation on OpenTable for 6PM. We wanted to dine here before going to the Pelicans game. We were promptly seated and then we sat for 15 minutes before anyone came to our table. For fear of never being attended to and missing the game, we elected to leave. I stopped by the hostess stand to let her know our plans and the lovely hostess apologized emphatically and brought us water and put our server on notice that we were there. She also offered us an appetizer on the house for the inconvenience. Our server, Josh, was also very accommodating and took our order right away. We went with the octopus app and it was DELICIOUS. I was afraid it would be too sweet because of the satsuma flavoring but it was PERFECT. For my entree, I had the Lobster Tom Ka and it was SO good! The portion was small but paired with the appetizer, it was perfect. My date had the pork entree and I tasted it and it was also excellent. I would like to come back and try some of their fancy cocktails and different platters next time I'm in town! The ambience is very romantic and intimate. I was surprised by the number of children present because it seems like a more adult-friendly establishment but apparently it's good for families, too! read more

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I've visited New Orleans at least 10 times over the past 5 years and I've only just discovered Maypop on this recent trip... how did I not see you on the radar? I was in town with my adult son and he wanted something unique and we came across Maypop on a walk to the grocery store... nice layout and decor (modern with industrial and asian flair). When we got back to the hotel, we took a look at Maypop online and were learned their flavor concept is a fusion of SOUTHERN---and---ASAIN; odd to process at first but looking over the menu and were were impressed enough to make a reservation for that night. We arrived on a Sunday night for our 8:30PM dinner reservation and we're pleasantly surprised to see Sunday night so busy... but our table was ready. We ordered their ANNATTO SESAME ROLLS; served with Cultured Butter and Shellfish Pepper Jam... yes, I said Shellfish Pepper Jam and before you begin thinking fishy jelly, let me just clarify then Jam was delicious. Right after delivered the Rolls, another server came by with a complimentary sample dish... I don't recall exactly what they described but for the most part it was a "SAVORY" VERSION OF A BEIGNET (rich and moist and not sweet by any means) and it was served over a Remoulade (it was seasoned and almost like a Crab Remoulade). As delicious as the Beignet was, it was the remoulade that shined. We even asked our waitress to place a full order of these Savory Beignets BUT they don't have them as a menu item (but I wish they did). My son ordered the LOUISIANA BLACK DRUM OVER BUTTERNUT SQUASH PURÉE... I didn't have to ask if he loved his dish; it was obvious. The fish had the skin over but it was done with crisp skin but the rest of the fish was soft. I had a hard time choosing since so many dishes were interesting but I ended up going with the server's suggestion, SPAGHETTI IN A COCONUT CRAB BROTH. Oh my, it was nothing like a broth... way too rich and thick (not watery). It also had Louisiana Blue Crab and Braised Leeks. Loved my dish. The serving sizes are not huge so we "THOUGHT" we'd be able to get dessert but the food is VERY RICH and as much as we wanted to see what amazing things they can do with dessert, we were just done. MAYPOP didn't take no for an answer so for the second time during this dinner, they presented up with "another taste". This time it was a very small taste... very small as in the size of my thumbnail; no kidding. Again, I didn't pay attention enough to know exactly what it was but I would say it was a CHOCOLATE TORTE with a hint of Caramel and a heavy dusting of Cocoa Powder and a touch of Rock Salt. MAYPOP DID NOT DISAPPOINT ! See you again soon ! read more

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New Orleans is steeped with a rich history, all present in the aspects of fine dining and modest establishment's. All food here is served with love and good home cooking. Ambiance: Chic and elegant, it's warm and inviting. Food: My boyfriend and I are wary of Asian fusion restaurants because they rarely make their mark. But Maypop is by far the best meal we've had in a very long time. Spectacular flavors, and the finest and freshest ingredients. Flavors that my boyfriend and I are familiar with but it's elevated to the next level. We cannot stop raving about this place. Service: Next level service here, friendly smiles and excellent knowledge of the menu. Attentive. We felt so comfortable. read more

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I was torn between a 3 and 4 on this place. Come on yelp..let us give half stars! Anywhere, a group of us arrived during happy hour. We wanted to try a few small plates so we could sample more things. Service was top notch for sure. I loved the ambiance and decor. I thought the bread service and hot sausage bao were awesome! I tried bone marrow for the first time here...I think I enjoyed it..wasn't much there for the price. Lol. The Oyster appetizer was fried well but the accompanying items on the dish were a bit meh. The chicken wings were served with a completely different sauce bc they were out of what they should have been tossed with. Flavor wasn't great on these. Ended with creme Brule with a semi hard top. No one likes it semi-hard..am I right? Lol. I would visit again just for happy hour..fyi..the hot sausage baos are only served during happy hour. read more

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Great restaurant to try. May need reservations to secure your seat. Popular restaurant among local people. I would said the cuisine is new American. Very classy restaurant. Price is a bit high. The restaurant start with complimentary boudin Ball. Very traditional appetizers. Our first dish is the crispy tapioca noodles with jumbo gulf shrimp. The base is turmeric curry. Dish is not bad. Our second dish is the Roasted Marrow Bone top with Creole Lobster Bordelaise. This dish come with warm roti bread go with bone marrow. The lobster meat mixed with bone marrow is a good combination. I recommend this dish. The restaurant is rated 4.5 stars. Good services, love the food, good chef skills. read more

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When researching restaurants to try on my New Orleans trip, Maypop was mentioned in multiple food publications. Naturally, I had to add this it to my list. While I had high expectations for this restaurant, I didn't expect it to be hands down, the best meal of my entire trip. The menu brings together the unique, diverse culture the Gulf Coast and city with classic Southeast Asian favorites into a unique, creative celebration of flavors unlike any other. We ordered the following: - Bread Service / Annatto Sesame Rolls with Cultured Butter and Shellfish Pepper Jam (5/5) - If you have any doubts whether to pay extra for bread service, to that I say, get the freaking bread! So worth the order with its pillow soft, sweet almost pretzel-like bread, salty butter and tangy jam. After trying this, you will always yourself when having bread service in the future: where's the shellfish pepper jam? - Crawfish and Andouille Tom Yum over Gnochetti Pasta (5/5) - Another stellar, must-order dish! This dish delivers exactly what the entire fusion menu represents and what the restaurant is all about and was my favorite of the night. My husband and I appreciated how generous they were with the portion size. - Nuoc Mam Caramel Glazed Sticky Pork Shoulder (5/5) - Two words: Flavor Bomb. The sticky pork shoulder has so many dynamic flavors going on: sweet, savory, salty, umami and more. It comes accompanied by a refreshing and tangy chayote and green Papaya salad and roti bread and the idea is to make your own tacos with the pork shoulder. - Spice Crusted Gulf Fish in Saffron Coconut Crab Jus (4/5) - Delicious! The coconut crab jus reminded me of a delicious curry made for some amazing dipping with our roti from the pork shoulder dish. The fish was well cooked and perfectly seasoned. - Vietnamese Coffee Creme Brûlée (5/5) - I loved how Maypop took one of the most classic desserts and infused it with their Southeast Asian theme. The strong Vietnamese coffee flavor came through well in this dessert and worked beautifully with the burnt sugar crust. All of the desserts on their menu sounded amazing though and I wish I had room in my stomach to try more! Located in the Business District of New Orleans, the restaurant was a little ways away from the more touristy French Quarter. The inside space and ambiance is beautiful, spacious and modern and makes for a lovely little escape. Highly recommend making a stop here when you're in the city, you definitely won't regret it! read more

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Amazing southern fusion in a beautiful setting with a cool vibe. Everything on the menu is a winner and the cocktails are great too. We started off with the fried oysters; there's a bit of Asian fusion to the style and presentation, and the oysters were perfect, not greasy and the right amount of batter. The ribeye was amazing, just enough fat and sear. I'll admit that this wasn't the healthiest of meals, but definitely worth it and will be back for the rest of the menu. Seems like a great place for a group or date night, and the bar always has a few seats just in case you didn't make reservations. read more

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Not in love. Got the pork belly and, surprise, portion was small. Three bites of meat and a smear of grits. Flavorful? Yes. Hungry an hour later? Yes. For the price I would have expected a more generous serving. Service was stiff and formal. They did welcome us by calling out our anniversary, which was much appreciated. Overall I personally wouldn't recommend and wouldn't return. read more

Get the andouille Tom yum and don't look back. Came here for happy hour and also Coolinary in August. The Tom yum was definitely the star - not too creamy but just enough to pair well with the gnochetti (nicely al dente). The andouille added a nice smokiness. Vindaloo wings did not meet expectations....it wasn't flavorful/intense and spicy like what vindaloo usually is. Also the wings were dry and not saucy enough. I thought it was a dry rub at first, but usually dry rubs are crispy. The turmeric in the Pika Pika cocktail was powerful. I could see someone being turned off by it but I enjoyed it. The Tea Drop was basically a lemon drop cocktail The complementary beignets in the beginning were a lovely surprise. Savory chili cream cheese and pillow beignets mmmm read more

Maypop Restaurant - Vindaloo Wings - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Fun menu, great atmosphere, everything we had was delicious. The pork belly dish was my favorite. Waitress was very sweet and accommodating to the picky eaters at the table. Was my favorite restaurant while in New Orleans for the weekend. I would definitely come back and try the grand tasting menu. Our table had: Sesame rolls appetizer Curry beignet appetizer Seared duck breast Pork belly Ribeye Shrimp pasta Creme brulee dessert Spicy mango sorbet dessert read more

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The vibe and menu at Maypop is very reminiscent of a trendy Asian fusion restaurant! Taking from the diverse culture of New Orleans & adding the pizzaz of Southern-Asian influences - the menu translates into a culinary masterpiece. I started with the Garganelli Pasta with Jumbo Gulf Shrimp and had the Nūóc Mâm Caramel Glazed Sticky Pork Shoulder as my entreé - both of which were truly devine!! The service was also impeccable, with a very attentive server who made sure we had everything we needed. read more

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Had a wonderful dinner here while on work trip, staff was great and food was delicious. We had the oysters, crab spaghetti which had great heat and lots of crab, and the fish. Def check out if you want a different experience than traditional Cajun read more

Maypop Restaurant - Oysters - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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This place is a revelation. Whenever my wife and I come to New Orleans, we are coming primarily to eat, and this place is perfect for breaking up the routine of the raw oysters, heavy Creole seasoning, and fried seafood. The ambiance is a mix of dark industrial with plant tones here and there, would make for a good date spot except it's a bit loud. You needed a reservation on the night that we went as we saw several parties walking out discouraged by the lack of walk-in availability. Now onto the food: Curry beignet w/ tom yum cream cheese - WHAT?! The beignet itself was pretty good but completely overshadowed by the maddeningly craveable CC. I had to get more of that addictive CC for the next dish. Sesame annatto buns - freshly baked dinner rolls that come with whipped butter and shellfish pepper jelly. Again, WHAT?! The pepper jelly is an incredible flavor bomb (arguably my wife's favorite bite of the meal) but also needs the rich creaminess of the butter, and the buns themselves come fresh out of the oven and are so, so good. Tuna kinilaw - essentially Filipino ceviche with a little coconut milk, great contrast to the richness of the other dishes. Grilled romanesco cauliflower - good char and great orange tapenade, again necessary to cut through the fat of the heavier plates. Nuoc mam caramel glazed pork shoulder - this was the dish on the menu that convinced me to step in the door. The exterior of the meat is nice and crispy while the interior is fork tender; the seasoning is both sweet and salty, and definitely needs some carb and some acid to mellow out the strong but delicious flavors. Coconut crab spaghetti - the flavors of this dish hit me like a truck. It's similar to uni (sea urchin) cream pasta but with the texture of more al dente spaghetti and obviously replacing slightly briny uni with the mild and creamy coconut plus delicate and sweet crabmeat. Probably my favorite dish of the night. Fried cereal milk custard - the mochi-like fried cereal coating around the surprisingly solid milk custard, with a small pool of passionfruit preserve sitting on top, are banging as a whole; I found the miso cremeux milk crumb to be too salty even when consumed with the other components of the dessert, and the ice cream could've used just a bit more lemongrass to help it stand out a little more. Pot de creme - faint hints of coconut and pandan in a light and airy chocolate dessert of whipped pudding consistency. My wife typically doesn't care much for chocolate but she liked this dessert a lot. Not as sophisticated a dish as the other dessert, but it hit in all the right places. This place completely redefined how Southeast Asian flavors should or could taste in our minds. Will we be back when I return to visit New Orleans again? Absolutely. read more

If you're looking for the down south, back-of-the-kitchen, home cooking, this ain't ... I mean this isn't the place. This is more like a fine dining place you would find in SF or NYC. I liked the food, but for me it's not typically what I look for in a NOLA dining experience. That being said, I'm happy I experienced this place once. BB read more

My girls and I were on our way to the Super Dome to catch the game and decided to stop along the way for breakfast. Our first choice was packed so we tried Maypop, which was at the other end of the block. The hostess was very nice and sat us right away. We got there at the right time because the place filled up soon after. Maypop has become quite popular for its contemporary dishes that fuse together Asian, Italian, & Cajun cuisines. Dressed in our game day attire, an upscale Dim Sum Brunch wasn't quite what we had in mind. Turns out we weren't the only one's sporting jerseys. Alexis asked if we had any food allergies and then suggested menu items based on that. After she took our order she brought us a little lagniappe - complimentary Thai Curry Beignets and a sliced radish topped with pickled veggies. The beignet was light & airy and the curry sauce complimented it perfectly. These were so good we wanted a bag full to take with us to the game. Our drinks arrived, and I was a bit disappointed. I'm more optimistic than pessimistic but in this case my champagne glass was definitely half empty. I was assured by Alexis that this was their standard pour. Perhaps they should switch to smaller glasses. Graciela P liked her beer but didn't expect it to be served in the can. Jessica P enjoyed her Bloody Mary and even got one for the road. The menu offerings are creative. We ordered Pan Fried Boadin Buns, which were filled with a mixture of house made boudin & pepper jack cheese and served with a citrus mustard. The Spicy Buttermilk Fried "Hot Chicken" in Vindaloo Curry was served on a bed of crispy smashed potato salad and topped with a fried egg. The Bibb Lettuce Salad came with a green tomato relish and a cashew crisp. The cashew crisp was yummy, and the coconut ranch dressing was a nice twist. The flavor combinations of each dish were unique - offering a perfect balance of spices and flavor. We were delightfully surprised with how tasty each one was. The restaurant has a nice ambience, the dining area is charming, and the staff are all friendly and nice. *Menu changes seasonally *New hours are 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. 7 days a week. read more

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This restaurant was really nice. The ambiance was great. It's not a big restaurant, but it's a good spot to eat out with friends. Really classy joint. The service was great. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable. She made sure we were taken care of. We had a large group (11), and she didn't miss a beat. The food was delicious. They gave us some little beignet balls, which were surprisingly good. The bread is a must-have, it's not free you have to buy it but it's worth it. The oysters are a must-have also!! Its on the appetizer side, so make sure you try them. I had the crispy noodle bowl, which was very tasty. Seasoned to perfection My husband had some pork dish, not sure the name, and he was pleased with his dish. Actually, everyone was totally satisfied with their food. The restroom was clean, a little small, but clean. Other than that, I'll say, make sure you add them to your list. read more

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Maypop's food was SOO good! We had the tasting menu, and were so full after. It was 7 courses + dessert. Each dish was such a unique fusion of different flavors. My personal favorites were the cambodian marinated ribeye and the black garlic carbonara. We made a reservation for a Friday night, it was pretty busy. Service was great, our server was so wonderful and kind. I would def come back one day! read more

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Thank y'all so much for a wonderful whirlwind night before the Eras tour. Truly blown away by all y'all's kindness. I know it was busy, and y'all took such good care of us. Food and drink delish, just still can't get over the people. Thank y'all. read more

Maypop Restaurant - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great food, small servings, but we were left completely satisfied! I love their choice of meats. Rabbit, quail, Mahi mahi.... I was too excited to order! Thank God I had a foodie to share with. The gnocchi was delectable! We ate at the bar because the place was packed, comfortably. Even the bar dining was eloquent. I had an amazing custom mocktail... passion fruit was involved. 5 out of 5 here. read more

Maypop Restaurant - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Came here with a large group for a team dinner. We did everything family style. We ordered just about two of each appetizer and the pork belly, Cornish game hen, pasta con vongole, and the lobster dumplings. Everything was loaded with flavor. Their bread was underwhelming or it would have given them the fifth star. Service as outstanding. read more

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Yes please, give me 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. read more

As our first full day in New Orleans was coming to a close, I thought - why not end it off with an upscale, Southern-Asian fusion restaurant. We made reservations in case it would be too busy, but there were quite a few empty seats on a weeknight. Usually I would be skeptical about Asian food in an area I am not very acquainted with. Not to mention this was a Southern and Asian fusion restaurant. Very unique, and don't think I've ever encountered anything like it. Everyone was attentive and we were seated immediately at our arrival. The inside was dimly lit. The restaurant itself is upscale, modern, and had a beautiful dual-sided map of both Southeast Asia and New Orleans (it was something that kept catching our eye). Here's everything we ordered: Tom kha cocktail: I can't say that I'm a big cocktail person, but this seemed to be a very unique take on one. Maybe it was me, but it kind of tasted like coconut milk with a bunch of alcohol and a dash of lime. If you're like me and like sweet drinks then maybeee order something else. Curry beignets: These were free, and an absolute surprise! They were very nicely fried on the outside and the curry filling was spicy. I think it came with some kind of spicy cream cheese? I know it sounds different from other things but the heaviness of the cream cheese and the savory beignet just worked. Lobster tom kha with scallion malfetti dumplings: As you know, I love lobster. I had to get this dish. The tom kha was very rich compared to other tom khas that I have tried. They definitely use a lot more spices. There was a good amount of lobster and the malfetti dumplings were delicious. They were kind of like gnocchi in a way. The roasted cherry tomatos, cilantro, and scallion in the soup itself balanced out the richness of the broth. Amazing! I finished this dish very quickly. Nuoc mam caramel glazed pork shoulder: If you're Vietnamese, this is basically just a fancier, sweeter thit kho which, to be fair, is a pretty big compliment. The pork was so tender. You could just bite into it, and it would melt in your mouth. The glaze wasn't too sweet either. We ordered a side of jasmine rice (which had toasted coconut flakes) and complemented the pork shoulder very well. The fried pork skin added a great textural component, though I'm not sure why the red beans were really there. Definitely order rice with this dish, since it's not included (it should be!!!). Fried cereal milk custard: We ordered this because we wanted dessert (lowkey to make up for the cocktail) and this stood out as the most unique one. It was good. The fried milk custard portion was the most satisfying bite because it was like a super soft mochi. The ice cream was good too, and it wasn't overwhelming with lemongrass flavor. The passionfruit jam helped to cut through the heaviness. A great finish to a beautifully crafted and well-thought out meal. read more

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I stopped in here for a quick dinner last night, as I am in town for a conference. Good reviews on yelp let me to choose this spot, and I'm glad I did! I was flying solo, so I don't have a wide range of dishes to discuss. I started off with a signature cocktail, the Tom Kahlins . Sort of a coconut infused take on the original. It was good... The first sip was the best, seemed to lose its intensity as I got down to the bottom of the glass. I wish it had come out earlier... I was about halfway through my salad by the time the drink arrived. The bib salad was delicious, wonderful, coconut infused dressing. Only drawback was that the bowl it was served. It had a very large crack in it. Seems like someone should've caught that in the kitchen. I had the caramelized pork shoulder entrée, and it was amazing! I never thought a Cajun and southeast Asian fusion would be the successful, but it really is. Amuse-bouche and a little treat after dinner made for a nice touch. Server was knowledgeable and attentive. I will definitely go back and try some of the other things. read more

Absolutely fantastic meal including the service! The dessert was phenomenal. Definitely recommend this place if you're in NOLA and want something different. read more

Maypop Restaurant - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Mày pop was an absolute gem of a find and I'm so glad I stumbled upon it in NOLA. This was such a great meal with Southern x South East Asian flavors that brought me back to my time living in Singapore. I was delighted by the curry butter and pate choux amuse bouche and absolutely LOVED the lobster Tom kha 'dumplings' dish. I was totally expecting Asian pleated dumplings with lobster inside but instead it was an actually a play on the southern dumplings! The dumplings were soft and fluffy and had Parmesan inside. I opted to order this with warm roti bread and loved dipping the bread in the deliciously creamy and sour Tom khá soup. I was a solo diner and the front desk and waiter were all very kind to me and I appreciate the waiter taking his time explaining the dishes to me. If I ever find myself in NOLA again I will definitely make a trip back to Maypop . read more

Ok so if you're looking for an Asian fusion type Nola meal. This is the spot. It's pretty underrated in my opinion. Worth checking out if you're in Nola. All the food has a slight sweetness to it. So if that's not your jam you'd want to avoid this spot. The pork and fish were standouts. Service was fast and friendly. Chill vibes. read more

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OMG-this place was amazing! Great ambiance and open dining area. Loved the butter lettuce salad-such great flavors in a simple salad, my Husband ordered the crab pasta dish and shared a bite which was quite memorable (unfortunately I was eating light and didn't order an entree). But I did finish with the crème brûlée and that was a nice taste treat for sure. Great spot, we walked in on a Wednesday night early-6ish and as the evening progressed, it got packed. So might want to make reservations in advance. Definitely a good choice. read more

We had heard tremendously good things about Maypop from a variety of different sources. When selecting a restaurant for our one-night stay in New Orleans, we knew we needed to pick a good one. We had one shot to get it right; luckily, I think we nailed it. Here's what we had: FIELD PEA MASALA HUMMUS WITH LITTLE EGGLANTS Pickled relish, crispy peanuts, coconut, mint ** This was a very elegant plate. A totally unexpected hummus presentation - definitely not your grandma's hummus (is there such a thing?) ... you get a smear of hummus topped with the pickled relish and the tiny eggplants. The flavors went so well tell. Very unique! Was it as indulgent as a big ole platter of hummus? Well, no, but I still loved it nonetheless. CRISPY FRIED OYSTERS Bourbon barrel soy aioli, manchego cheese, spicy cucumber ** Another lovely plate! These oysters were crispy and savory. The spicy cucumber was nice and refreshing with a bit of heat, and the smear of bourbon soy was a gorgeous sweet/salty contrast. Very nice! BREAD SERVICE ** We did opt for the bread service. Not much to say about 4 rolls in a cast iron skillet except they were verrrry good and super soft! Worth the addition. WOK FRIED TAPIOCA NOODLE WITH JUMBO GULF SHRIMP Turmeric curry, daikon salad **I liked this much more than expected. A beautiful pasta. The texture wasn't weird like I thought it would be. It was so delicious; an elegant comfort dish. WOK FRIED STICKY PORK SHOULDER Nuoc mam caramel, mirliton som tam salad, roti bread ** OMG, this was amazingly cooked and so tender and flavorful. Could not ask for a better ending to the meal. We had wonderful service, and the restaurant itself was very pretty. This is definitely one to come back to, especially if you like southern Asian food with a twist! read more

Came to happy hour here and soon as I hit the door, the staff was very friendly and accommodating. They made great conversation and answered my questions. The restaurant is very aesthetically pleasing. The food was unique and delicious. My favorite was the hot sausage steam bun, it wasn't greasy like a Patton hot sausage, and the steam bun was so pillowy and delicious. Definitely give this place a try if you haven't been yet! read more

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Food was excellent and our server was amazing. Definite repeat in a cool venue! The portions were generous without being too much, definitely left room for dessert. read more