1125 N. Broad Street New Orleans, La 70119 504-482-9092 Hmnnmm Hmmmm Good! ooops so sorry, I dosed off thinking about that baked fish, while I was starting my review, ok, ok, I'm back on point. I have been to Orchid Seafood 3 times already, and I just found out about their existence two weeks ago. The food is so good that there is no word in Webster to describe this tremendously great and delicious, Nat'Ually Nu'Awlins, cuisine. Its located on Broad Street, pushed backed from the side walk. There's parking, but you must go slow in the 1100 block of broad, because its a sharp right turn into the parking area. Its helpful to call and ask about busiest and or slow times. Kim and her family have been open for decades in this block of Broad Street, there's another location uptown. What's amazing is that the family is Asian Americans, and the food taste like n'awlins cooking with the sauces and spices equally paired in each dish. There's a very big deli case holding and showing freshly cooked food. You can see what you're ordering and smell the Asian N'aw'lins food cooking right over the deli counter. The cashier sits at the end of the counter making express type check-outs. In the deli counter there's flank and strip steak, boiled shrimp, fried shrimp, meat pies, fried chicken grilled chicken, fried and baked fish, desserts, sausages, rice, beans egg rolls, veggies. there's plated meal, catering, salads, po'boys, sandwiches on toast or buns, daily lunch specials, gumbo. The food is very healthy, nothing greasy or salty. The shrimp pasta is to die for. Place your order and pick up , it will be ready. There's so much to choose from, you can't go wrong. The freshness is indescribable. The menu is online and I will print it along with the latest pics. Kim is the "go-to" person, and speaks very good English, so does the cashier. Put this restaurant on your must visit to-do list. It's Immaculately clean and sanitary. Very busy area. Its take out only. The food is so darn good that when I get home with it, I hold a conversation with my egg rolls and baked fish, dat's right. uhhh Huh.. Let's keep the prayers going for our State and the Nation. Ah Luv y'all! " MO" read more

I wanted something quick. I opted for shrimp fried rice. I've had better. There wasn't much shrimp in it to begin with. It was a simpler version of the dish (egg, rice, and shrimp). The service was pleasant enough. They do offer a variety of food options. They also had red beans and rice, grilled and fried fish and shrimp, corn, and pork chops, to name a few. It served its purpose. It was just ok. read more

Orchid Seafood - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I'm just so disappointed. We used to go to this restaurant all the time because they would give you so much food for your money and it really tasted so good. Today I ordered a plate of grilled shrimps, fish, lomein, and fried rice and all of it was dry and tasted like it's been sitting there for the entire day well maybe it was because there were no customers in or out the restaurant. The quality is just not the same at all and they don't give you as much food as they once did. read more

The food was a bit overcooked. The steak was dry. The service is friendly. The ambiance? Well there isn't any. There is no where to sit. It is strictly to go only. I went twice and both times I got a tad sick to my stomach. read more

I've been coming here since 2006 and it's still good! They have fried and grilled options on the hot line along with many other items. They also can make any items not on the hot line. I normally get the gumbo and grill cheese or grilled fish and shrimp with pasta. Literally in and out in less than 2 mins. Great for a quick lunch run. read more

Orchid Seafood - a sign on a buffet counter - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! This was my first time eating here but it won't be my last. Orchid Seafood is the name but soul food is also their game. The food was fresh, the store was clean, and the prices were very reasonable. I ordered a large gumbo and a pork chop plate. The gumbo was very meaty and seasoned to perfection. The pork chop plate included two sides and I chose jambalaya and shrimp fried rice. Both sides were very well prepared and made with love. I will definitely be back again. read more

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As a New Orleans native I've accumulated a sizable roster of hole in the walls, dives, carryouts, and gas stations cum restaurants. They're where some of the city's best eating takes place. Orchid ranks high on this list. The portions are GENEROUS. The $8.49 fish plate that includes one huge grilled tilapia, 10 large marinated shrimp, and 2 bowl-sized scoops of their impossibly creamy seafood pasta with more huge shrimp thrown in for good measure is so rich. The bf and I, two hungry hippos that we are, could not finish this plate nor could we finish Orchid's amazing gumbo. If you're in the mood for an authentic New Orleans dessert that you won't find on most restaurant menus, grab a slice of their ooey gooey cake. **kisses fingers** read more

Orchid Seafood - The $8.95 fish plate. Includes one whole fish, 10 shrimp, and 2 scoops of seafood pasta or lo mein or fried rice, and - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I loved this place since the first time I had it a couple of weeks ago. Just moving to the Bywater area I was in desperate need of consistent hot food and this place stole my heart. They closed the old location on the corner and moved a couple of doors to the left in a bigger and better facility. Food was nothing short of amazing, the most perfect crispy fish I could ask for. Great flavor on the shrimp and the pasta and rice were just added compliments. I really recommend this place to anybody who is a fan of hot plate lunches. The prices are fair and the portions are full. Head over and tell them Malik sent ya! read more

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My grandparents referred me here.... bcuz I love triangle, lol. However, they told me to come bf 12....I don't know why...I just followed instructions. They were overpriced and the food was mediocre. Maybe I didn't order correctly. my gp told me they had good grilled fish, but I wasn't in that kinda mood that day‍ read more

I was incredibly surprised by this location. Very much a hole in the wall and not much to look at, they offer some incredible food at an incredible price with so much flavor, it will make you eat it while standing at the hood of your car, because you just can't believe how good it is. read more

I used to come here all of the time to get gumbo for lunch. But this time and last time it tasted like gumbo mix. I was so disappointed. I guess I'll keep going down Broad and go to Broad and Banks. So sad. read more

Love their BBQ ribs! It's so tender and a generous size, well for me it was since we had sides as well. I only had one piece of the BBQ ribs because that one piece was already like the size of my hand! The shrimp pasta and gumbo are definitely staples here! Dont let the plain looking fried rice fool you, it's pretty good! Everyday they have a different special like stuffed bellpeppers, hamburger steak, red beans with smoked sausage and rice aside from the daily cooked items. If you come there often you'll start to memorize what the specials will be each day. Really friendly staff, they get you taken care of fast so that you're well on your way out the door back to school, work, or home! read more

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For his birthday, my dad wanted some take out shrimp lo mein and I wasn't sure where to go. After searching Yelp, I decided to try this place and was not disappointed. It was extremely clean and the staff were masked and the food protected by Plexiglas. The $9 special with grilled or fried fish, shrimp and lo mein was an excellent deal that he thoroughly enjoyed. The staff was very pleasant and I will definitely return. read more

Honestly this food was just not good. The staff was nice and that's why I gave it a 2 star instead of a 1. The food definitely taste like community food to say the least. Locals seem to love it and I find that so strange because it's just not good lol. My husband and I shared the fried shrimp (he liked those a lot), the shrimp Alfredo (taste like hot dog water) and the gumbo. The gumbo wasn't horrible, but just wasn't worth it. The Ooey Gooey Cake taste like butter cake and I enjoyed that. Luckily we paid $15 and it wasn't a huge lost. My husband refers to as "That one Nasty Place" . I take a picture of all the good food I try and I don't have a single shot of there food. read more

I had never eaten lo mein, but at my son's suggestion I tried theirs. It is AMAZING! OMG! Then I tried other dishes, and everything is delicious, reasonably priced, and the portions are enough to eat off of for two days. No matter what I order, I get an order of lo mein and grilled shrimp to put in the fridge for the next couple of days. I'd never had their poboys, but my mom got one yesterday and she said the bread is warm and crispy, and the sandwich was fresh and delicious. read more

SOOOO GOOOOD!! We went to Orchid yesterday and ordered: 1. 1/2 lb of boiled shrimp (approx. 7). They were seasoned perfectly and plump. I didnt even get too pissy when I got shrimp juice on my shirt when I peeled them. 2. Shrimp LoMein. The noodles were fresh and chewy. The vegetables in it werent all wilted and sad. 3. Grilled Fish w/ baby shrimp. There was a nice char on it and I inhaled it. 4. Shrimp in white cream sauce. All the hubby can say is "its delicious." This was our first time going to Orchid but it will a regular stop when we are back in town. read more

Thought I would give this place a try since I work in the neighborhood. The food was not good at all and the workers are rude and have terrible manners. With the way they treat people I doubt if their business will last. Try at your own risk!!! read more

i feel like i need to update my review to another FIVE stars, because, well... their number is programmed in my phone (from february when I first tasted their delishusness). I have discovered HOT SAUCE on my shrimp po boy. Yes, I may be slow, but hey, at least I got it. Also, their fried catfish is delicious. OHHHH, AND the shrimp pasta - omigash. it's got a litttle bit of spice, that grows as you eat it, but is only a hint. I can't even talk about it right now, because they're closed, and now I'm thinking about it. Their fried rice is great, their cake - ohhh, the cake.. so sweet, and melts in your mouth... Tony (he's the guy, the only guy there, usually) is high comedy, and super sweet! And, the girls there are into Korean movies/tv - how do I know? Because I am Korean! I LOVE this place! read more

I am the son of the owner. They feed me their food and it is really good. EMMACULATE I SAY, MMMMMMMM MMMMM MMMMMM. I really recommend this place because my parents work hard and their food is really good. They have a wide selection of drinks like soda, water, and juice. The food I like is the chicken (the only thing I can eat because I am allergic to seafood and also because I am picky). So if I were you, I would get me some of that food right now. read more

If there was a choice between the spot on Broad and St Bernard and Orchid, as far as the gumbo is concerned...Orchid wins. They have the perfect balance of chicken and seafood with that real hearty and rich roux. Not to mention, I used to praise the shrimp po boys at the gas station spot next door to this place (corner of Broad and Esplanade), but Orchid came through for the win with the po boys too. The staff that works here are always engaging, which is a bit different , but cool for a spot like this. That aligned with their propensity for good weekend food is a plus. There are huge rib eyes (or t bones) here as well. I figured this out a few years ago because I came in and saw this placing fresh grilled steaks on display. I was just so used to going in and ordering a po boy or gumbo, that I was ignorant to all else they have to offer. Don't get me wrong, this isn't great food for watching your waistline, but if you just want to get it in kinda tough with some fast/home cooked like food and a lime a rita, I say step to this joint. Lastly, it's not a place to dine in. Order your food and go. read more

Definitely worth the hype!!! Places like this make me really love my neighborhood. Cheap, tasty and very filling, what more do you need for $10? Sure it's not the healthiest stuff in the world, but healthy isn't what you're craving when you're looking for a decent bbq rib or shrimp po boy. And this place delivers on both. I went there on a quiet Sat afternoon when I wanted to picnic at the park. So I called them and less than 5 mins. later, I got a big 10' shrimp po boy. Had decent-sized shrimp (25-30 count) that was super fresh! Best of all, the shrimp had the yummy fried shrimp batter you normally get in a seafood or shrimp platter instead of the softer batter most places use for their shrimp po boys. I didn't realize how much a difference that was until I bit into the sandwich and came back with extra crunch. Talk about extra tasty!! My mouth was sooo happy I made the decision to check out yelp before I ordered. That sandwich definitely hit the spot and officially makes the list of Top 3 best shrimp po boy places in the city. Definitely not bad for a $7.99 po boy. Funny thing though....a few nights later, I tried to find this place with a friend. Since Broad is relatively dark at night, we ended up not finding it. Sooo definitely call ahead if you're thinking of going there after 8 pm. Think they might close early. Either way, I'll definitely be back. read more

Went back for day 2. Kim & Lin could not have been more welcoming. Both the fried and grilled fish were excellent. Tried the hot sausage on French dresses. Best I've ever had. . Perfect bread, fresh veggies and juicy sausage. read more

New Orleans is one of the few cities where excellent cuisine comes from sketchy, health code questionable, corner stores. Orchid Seafood is no exception. The entire place is about the size of a typical neighborhood store. There are no tables and chairs; it is a to-go style place. Also, don't kid yourself. The corner store designation is a bit generous, as their stock of dry goods is seriously lacking (mainly just cold drinks and candy...don't come here trying to make groceries). But you come to Orchid for the hot food. The food is always hot and fresh, well seasoned, and the shrimp and fish are a generous size. The service is quick and the women behind the counter are polite. The prices run anywhere from $6 - $15 depending on what you're ordering and some items are a little steep for a corner store but well worth it ($8 for the pasta...sheesh). If you're ordering something that hasn't been freshly made, they will politely ask you to wait....and I will always wait for hot shrimp, fresh out the grease. My deduction of one star is mainly because the credit card minimum (aren't those illegal anyway?) and the food is inconsistent. The shrimp pasta is great, but if you get a scoop that's more cheese than shrimp, suddenly you're eating a salty sort of mac and cheese. Overall, excellent corner store fare, which natives know is the true fine dining of New Orleans. read more

I just want to add my voice to the chorus of supporters for this place. I was waiting for food at Ming Garden shortly after moving to the 6th ward from LGD and decided to walk over to this spot across the street and grab a togo menu. They didn't have printed menus and I forgot all about it until I was trying to figure out what to have for lunch today. Me and the boy drove over. They have a little parking lot on the side. There is a hot food bar that you make your selections from and the server loads up a styrofoam clamshell container for you. This is what I remember seeing (someone mentioned daily specials, it was Monday, fyi): red beans with sausage, pork chops, beef ribs, kebabs with what was either hunks of chicken or pork on them, fried rice, lo mein, shrimp pasta, chicken and sausage gumbo, fried fish, fried shrimp (i really wanted to try a couple) and ooey gooey cake. When I wandered in here the first time, I remember seeing a stack of dry looking pork chops sitting in a murky brown sauce. This was in the evening, though. Today we went at the beginning of lunch (around 11:30) and everything looked fresh and moist and amazing, ESPECIALLY the pork chops. I decided on ribs and shrimp pasta with a small gumbo. The ribs were fork tender, but i feel like they were just topped with bottled sauce. I like my sauce cooked a bit onto the meat (or, in the case of good smokehouse bbg, served on the side). Whatever, it was still TWO giant, juicy pieces (each with two bones in them). The shrimp pasta is cheesy and the shrimp taste fresh (like, swamp fresh) and they give you just enough of them so you dont feel like complaining. The gumbo could use some kick to it. It tasted like thick chicken noodle soup to me. But was still rich and warm and hit the spot on a rainy sort of day. The portions are ridiculous. I ate one piece of the ribs and half the pasta and was so stuffed i could only have a few bites of gumbo. I have two more meals after spending $14 total. Those fried shrimp looked and smelled really good. I am looking forward to giving their poboys a try. read more

This is my first time buying cooked food from this place, and the food is good to my surprise. The customer was good, but my problem is they over charge my card. My receipt said $19.78, but on my statement it show a charge of $23.74. So, if you are going to this place do not, I REPEAT, DO NOT USE YOUR DEBIT/CREDIT CARD AT THIS PLACE!! read more

Great place for lunch in MidCity... Good plate lunches.. shrimp or fish either broiled or fried along with good fried rice, low mein or gumbo... but if you want to wait and extra five minutes.. they will make you one of the best shrimp po-boys available in the city and for way less than you would pay for one at one of the more popular "tourist" places.. worth a try in Mid City! read more

This place is the definition of cheap, not-so-good-for you but-oh-so-delicious, comfort food. I got a small portion of the shrimp pasta and a small gumbo, for $11.42 and this was enough for two people to split! The shrimp are succulent and still have that seafood-y taste which I like (and to me means that they haven't been overcooked). The gumbo had plenty of meat in it and with a few drops of hot sauce is divine! I wanted to sample everything on their hot line but because I am aware that my eyes are bigger than my stomach, I only got those two items. I have heard the shrimp fried rice is amazing and it definitely appeared to be. I'll probably try this next time I go. They seem to have a nice combo where you get a piece of fish, ten shrimp, and a side--I see this as my lunch/dinner in the near future! Will update review next time I go! This is more of a grab and go kinda place as there is only one table to sit at--although I wouldn't be shocked to see strangers sitting around eating together. This place seems very neighborhood-y. Don't stare too long at the items because you may start to wonder what exactly the theme of the menu is as there is Chinese, American, and Cajun food available..just trust me, it's all good stuff! read more

For a first taste of New Orleans, this sure was a good one! My friend and I split a Shrimp po' boy (it was still more than 6 inches though!) and it was delicious. I'm now a huuuuggeee fan of po'boys - you just can't get sandwiches like that in Seattle (perhaps because the level of tastiness rises in accordance with the level of unhealthiness...). They took quite awhile putting our po'boys together though and there weren't a lot of customers, so I gather that they aren't the fastest place in the city. The atmosphere is pretty low-key and there is only one medium sized table with a few chairs to sit on. Much better to get your food to go! read more

The gumbo is the best! I have tried gumbo at many different places and by far this is my favorite. The staff are very friendly and quick. All of the food looks amazing! Will be back! read more

This place is a gem! The good is well priced and the pasta and gumbo were soooo delicious! I highly recommend!

This is a good place to get something to eat on the run. I love their shrimp pasta! They also have other tasty and extremely cheap meals.

They have the best Lo Mein I've ever had. Whenever I'm in town I always make the time to stop there and get some of that one of a kind Lo Mein. Sometime I'll stalk them and wait in front of the store for an hour until they open up. read more

Great everytime, fish and pasta is a must! Just a local store you can grab and go. Not a sit down spot.

We were so excited to try this place, but we are extremely disappointed! My food was $5.46 because I just got a side of noodles and gumbo, but I saw the sign said a $10 minimum for card. I tried to combine with my fiancé who was just getting drinks but the lady said "it's fine!" And then kept talking! I was charged $10.46! read more

Oooo myyy goodness! The lo mein is so good! It's the best in the city! I've tried the pasta also, it's okay.! The fried foods are really good too but I did not care for the stuffed bell pepper but over alll this place is really good and clean for a corner store! read more

Went here for Mardi Gras weekend and loved it. Food was quick, easy, delicious, and cheap. There were a lot of options. The shrimp pasta was my favorite and the fried catfish was excellent. I wish I had one of these in my town! read more

I've been coming to this place for at least 5+ years the food is amazing the service is quick and enjoyable and they have some of the best gumbo in the city! Always a favorite of mine read more

Wonderfully seasoned food! Great customer service. Everything on their menu is delicious.

I am addicted to the gumbo. It has more than enough meat and seafood and they give you just the right amount of rice with it. The grilled fish is also very tasty. I can't walk out the door without purchasing a chocolate ooey gooey cake with my order. read more