Pho Cong in Covington was absolutely delicious. The food was incredibly flavorful, and the broth…read morewas hands-down amazing--rich, comforting, and clearly made with care. I ordered the combination plate, and it was worth every penny with generous portions and great variety. The building itself is small and tucked away in a shopping center, but it was packed to the brim when we visited, I can absolutely see why it's such a popular spot. Our waitress was very helpful and kind; although she seemed quite busy and a bit less attentive at times, she came by as much as she could. Overall, the food alone makes this place a must-visit, and I'll definitely be back.

Pho Cong had been in my bookmarks for awhile, so while on a recent trip to NOLA, I took a detour to…read moresee what the most hyped business on the north shore was all about. Their success in the form of local accolades are never-ending, along with countless high ratings across several platforms. My first impression was slightly underwhelming but I have no regrets and I certainly appreciate the effort. The place is family run and located in a strip mall with a handful of tables with a busy crowd of folks at any point of the week. There are a handful of group-friendly tables inside, along with a couple of tables outside. I came during their lunch rush, which resulted in a bit of a wait. When finally seated, I admired the hordes of staff going in and out of the kitchen, along with the waitresses handling groups of all sizes with ease. I ordered a good variety of food to make sure I didn't miss much. In addition to a combination pho dac biet ($17), bo vien ($14) and pho ga with banh mi combo ($18), I also ordered their coconut butterfly shrimp ($7), off menu crispy noodle bird's nest ($16.50), and a plate of fries ($5) for good measure. I noticed a lot of the food skewed on the sweeter side. The pho broth was good overall, but was still a tinge sweet. I was hoping for heartier cuts of the tendon and brisket, but it was a modest portion at best. The sweetness also applied to the sauce in the crispy bird's nest noodle, which reminded me of something I'd find in an American Chinese spot with the stir fry and overall presentation. While I was happy with the bread of the banh mi, the spicy mayo spread (?) threw me off a bit. I was hoping for pate and butter, but that may have to be a request-onyl thing. I started to realize that from the majority of the patrons, the semi-high prices, and the description-first format of the menu (#1), that it's likely that the place was really molding to the westernized palate. It makes sense in a place like Covington, which is not the same Vietnamese scene as say Houston. It also makes sense to have some non- Viet staff to make the place as approachable as possible. And regarding the staff, they were the best part of the experience. Everyone was incredibly friendly and did a good job of keeping the place clean and orderly (#2), while making sure everyone left with a smile on their face. They've clearly done an outstanding job since their start a handful of years ago. I think for folks who are clearly more adept in Vietnamese cuisine, should ensure they know what they're getting into prior to taking the leap. I would never rule out of a future return, but I think I'd have to already be in Covington and to make sure to taper my expectations. __________ (#1) "Vietnamese po-boy" for banh mi, "chunky beef" for bo luc lac, etc (#2) Especially the bathrooms. Only thing missing are paper towels.

My wife and I lunched at family-operated Non La in Covington and were quite pleased. Non La…read morefeatures Vietnamese-Asian Fusion cuisine, with a focused offering of original takes on traditional favorites, along with some truly innovative new dishes as well. Don't let the somewhat mundane strip mall location fool you, as there are some very good things going on here! We shared the fried calamari and crispy pork dumpling appetizers, while she followed with hot and sour soup and I, with the tasty Japanese pepper beef. All were very good, but the star may have been the dumplings, which were some of the best I've ever had. Service was friendly and efficient and prices were extremely competitive. If you like contemporary Asian fusion, you should really try Non La in Covington.

Every time I order food from Non La it blows me away. Its overwhelming with flavors !…read moreThis was to go order but here are photos

It's been quite a while since I've been in here, but my friends all tell me I gotta come back...and…read morethe one I had dinner with tonight insisted on it! My buddy and his wife asked me out to dine - I had my heart set on some pho, but when I got here, I had a hankering for vermicelli. I like mine with egg roll AND grilled pork - if you haven't done it, do it - for real. The presentation was different from what I was used to - a flatter, wider bowl, the pork thin sliced, almost julienned, but everything was fresh - crunchy where it was supposed to be, hot and charred/fried when needed, and it really hit the spot. Fish sauce and a generous serving of sriracha, and I was home. Steve's wife got the dumplings, and he had a giant plate of something or other with soup, but he also polished off some of Alicia's food while we were there. I remember this dude from college - I was the fat kid, but I sure couldn't hang with this dude's stomach! Our server was so super awesome and cute, but I forgot to get her name. She couldn't say Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio, but neither could I, so there. Very attentive, got our food out hot and delicious, and was a wonderful host. If you're hankering for some Vietnamese or Chinese food, but can't decide - here's your sign! Seriously, though - excellent food, terrific service, amazing company, and a full belly made for the perfect night. Can't wait to see where you pick next, my friend!

From the moment we walked into North Empress, the experience was top-tier. They seated us right…read moreaway and immediately made us feel welcome. Our waitress was fantastic--she offered us water, gave us thoughtful recommendations, and really seemed to care about making sure we enjoyed our meal. The food I ordered ended up being amazing--fresh, flavorful, and honestly one of the best dishes I've had in a while. But what really set this visit apart was the owner. Not only did he come out to greet us, but when we accidentally spilled a drink (embarrassingly), he made a light-hearted joke, turned the moment into a laugh, and insisted on cleaning it up himself even though we tried to take care of it. To top it all off, he offered us 10% off the next time we come in. I even joked that I'd buy him lunch for all the trouble, and he just laughed and said, "No--lunch will be on us next time!" You really don't get that kind of hospitality everywhere. Amazing people, incredible food, and a genuinely memorable night. North Empress has definitely earned a return visit!

You know how some places have French po boy sandwich type breads? But they don't toast it right…read morebefore being served? Or it tastes kinda stale? NOT THIS PLACE! But Lawwd have mercy you just gotta try the way they serve it to you at this place...they've spoiled me and I don't want ANY sandwich served ANY DIFFERENTLY from now on. Get the grilled lemon grass chicken or the shrimp. It's toasted on a French bread perfectly and so soft on the inside. I promise you, you will fall in love with it!

The food was really good unfortunately I was really hungry and moved my food around before taking a…read morepic of how they have it too me but it was really good I will defend be back Thank you

My wife and I love Sushi Saigon. Our favorite sushi spot with the best service. Not only is the…read morequality always good but the portions are too! We always get our moneys worth and more.

I'd give them 10 stars if I could. I get seated and ordered an ice tea, which was great. The server…read morebrings some miso soup, which was wonderful. I ordered 4 different rolls, all under $6.00. The food was fantastic. I wasn't expecting the rolls to be so big, considering the low cost. I have a new sushi place. I'll be there at least twice per week. Great service as well! I Highly recommend this fine restaurant.

The food was delicious and the restaurant is clean and cozy. The service was very fast!read more

Went on a Tuesday, hoping to have some really good pho. We should've known better when we were the…read moreonly ones in the restaurant at 11:30 Restaurant was out of so many things we had to keep changing our order. We should've just left. It was terrible. They were out of onions, cilantro, peanut sauce. I mean, we went very early in the day about 1130. My husband didn't like his food so he sent it back and the owner who was actually the cook that day told us we were going to have to pay for it anyway. She had a horrible, horrible attitude toward customers. Another table sat outside and I'm not sure what they ordered but when the owner/cook was given the order by the waiter, she started cursing and saying she didn't understand why they couldn't just eat. What's on the menu and not ask to make any changes. It was horrible. I would not recommend recommended at all.

Have you guys tried the wings here? They're not on the menu, you gotta catch 'em on the special of…read morethe day board - boy, do we get excited when we walk in and see them! Hot and crispy, perfectly fried, with a wonderful sweet and spicy sauce that is more finger-lickin' good than the Colonel's! And check out that Killer Banh Mi! Pro-tip, have them add the condiments to the bread first - it's not as pretty, but the sandwich is huge and you'll end up with it all over your face and hands because you won't be able to put it down to wipe - it's that delicious! The best thing you're gonna get here, though, is time with the amazing folks serving up this awesome grub - love these guys!

Best PHO on the North Shore. Good staff and prices are right. I at least eat here once a weekread more

We had a superb experience. Upon walking in, we didn't know what to expect. But the food was…read morephenomenal. If you want to eat at a slower, more traditional pace, do not order everything all at once. Because our food came out in seconds.

excellent, very good pad Thai was wonderful with tofu…read morevegetarians dream, yummy lime, and peanut sauce when asked

Golden China is a golden gem hidden next to Lowes on the Nothshore. The food is consistently…read moreexcellent and the vibe in the restaurant is really chill. My favorite dishes are the MaPo Tufu spicy and the beef with scallions in seafood sauce. The hot and sour soup is a standout. Service is excellent. Best Chinese food around. Highly recommended.

Dropped in on Sunday for a first-time lunch at Golden China in Covington. The location is…read moreattractive, but although neat and tidy, interior decor and ambiance is quite dark and somewhat dated. A refresh needed, perhaps? Service was friendly, efficient, and extremely personable. My wife and I had the sweet and sour chicken snd garlic chicken, respectively. Both were quite good, although accompanying egg rolls were a little overdone. Egg drop soup and sweet and sour soup were both quite good. All in all, Golden China is a good spot for traditional Chinese-American food.

After driving 5 hours, the last thing anyone would want on the highway is another grease bomb from…read morea fast food dive. The quest between Baton Rouge and Mobile was to find something / anything good that we could order and pick up enroute at 8:45 PM The chosen food was Asian Cuisine and the Golden Koi did not disapploint. The food was great, plentiful and the folks behind the counter were awesome. I will stop back by when I pass through again.

I had the shrimp hibachi lunch. It is pretty darn good. My only problem with the restaurant is too…read morefault. When you sit down for lunch, they give you four huge menus. It's ridiculous. And unfortunately, my waitress didn't really speak to me. Didn't greet me. Didn't tell me anything nothing even wish you brought the check. Absolutely zero came out of her mouth and those were the only two times I saw while I was there for 45 minutes so service was terrible, but the food was pretty good.