Really nice meal before the show with my vegetarian friends…read more Recently a couple of friends and I needed to grab a quick bite. I thought we were going to another place when one of my guests suggested Thaihey across the street from the fire station on Decatur. Yes, sure. It's a typical Quarter restaurant with its long gallery seating. We were seated right away. The menu appeared to be heavily vegetarian which was great for my two friends. Many will understand the limited menu options for vegetarians at most places. Wes ordered Tom Kai, Becky the Massaman Jackfruit option and I the one with short rib. It was delicious. It was warm and comforting, full of flavor and the chef made it less spicy for me. What a delight to choose a menu option that I have never had and restaurant that I have never been to. You believe that I'll return for certain. Especially for that gorgeous Mai Tai!

Great food great service a nice variety. We got the catfish and it was amazing just a little bit…read morespicy and I got the less than mild. The mild is grease spicy they said. We got the Mule cocktail and the. Finished the meal with the Thai old fashion, which was a clever twist on the classic old fashion. The place has a nice feel and decorated modestly with a definite Thai influence from a city the owner may have been from. Our Takeaway was it's Thai with a twist, which was nice. Try Thaihey you should be pleasantly surprised.

Dian Xin has a casual dining atmosphere that makes it an easygoing spot to enjoy a meal. The…read moreservice was fast, and the delicious fried noodles paired with flavorful chili sauce, along with the perfectly prepared wontons, made it a satisfying place to grab a bite!

When you just can't eat another heavy meal and are craving vegetables, come here. Location was a…read morelittle off the beaten path, but still in the French Quarter. I was dying for some vegetables after all the heavy eating we've been doing. The chicken and eggplant hit the spot. It was delicious. My husband also really enjoyed the honey chicken and they added some spice at his request. Service was great.

Consider this a formal love letter to your establishment--I'm writing this in a total state of…read morefood-induced euphoria. Entering the restaurant felt like stepping into an impossibly cool, dimly lit paradise with a soundtrack to match. Our bartenders, Tishara and Jazz, provided service that can only be described as artistic; their menu mastery was unparalleled, and their sake pairing was sheer perfection. As for the food, the Gumbo Dumplings were a masterclass in flavor--delicate, rich, and delightfully unexpected. The Galbi and Yum Yum Pork Ribs kept the momentum going strong, but the Fried Chicken ultimately stole the entire show. It is, without hyperbole, the finest fried chicken in this entire city--crisp, succulent, seasoned to perfection, and elevated to legendary status by their homemade hot chili oil. You haven't just created a great dinner spot; you've set a standard that's going to ruin all other restaurants for us. A flawless 10 out of 10 stars--huge compliments to the entire crew, we will definitely be back!

The service and ambiance are fantastic. Unfortunately, the food is hit or miss. I had the etouffee…read moredumplings and bulgogi with crawfish fried rice. My friend ordered the kimchi dumplings and fried chicken with vegatable fried. Wasted ribeye. The bloody drippings were not drained before adding the sauce, which was very light. I prefer a rare steak, but the cooked blood bits stuck to the ribeye. It was NOT good. I could not eat this. Will I returrn? Yes, but only for the kimchi dumplings. That dish was a 10 out of 10 Overall, 3 Stars

We decided to have lunch at Grand Isle Seafood, and that turned out to be a wonderfully delicious…read moredecision. This is my wife's first time in the Big Easy, and she wanted to try some authentic New Orleans flavor. Grand Isle Seafood didn't disappoint! She ordered a grilled Caesar salad topped with grilled shrimp, and it was as pleasing to the eye as it was to the palate. The shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the slightly charred romaine delivered a smoky goodness seldom found in a traditional Caesar salad. I ordered a shrimp po' boy and offered my wife a bite. She ended up eating the entire half! I'd say she thoroughly enjoyed her first po' boy, and that made me very happy. I considered ordering gumbo, but after such a generous sandwich, I simply couldn't manage a bowl of that magical elixir. Something to look forward to next time! The service was outstanding, the food was delicious, and the prices were reasonable. What more could you ask for? We had a wonderful experience at Grand Isle Seafood, and I highly recommend stopping in!

We came as a Veterans group from Texas. We could have spent our hard earned dollars somewhere. Our…read moreserver was altered and went missing for so long we had to track down the manager. The server said it took 30 minutes to get lemonade but the manager brought them back immediately. The food was a set menu. Apologies but it was not good. I'm totally upset for our organizer. She planned an awesome trip. This was a terrible letdown on the last night. Wow...Grand Isle. Wow!!! I forgot one thing. Ordered a salad, told them it had no dressing, he said it was on there, I said it wasn't. Guess what? There was no dressing. Mercy sakes. One more thing. Why would a manager make excuses for poor performance and tell guests that HE IS NOT in a good way? Why would he not get reassigned to a non-customer facing position? Totally not acceptable. I was trying to figure out why I gave it two stars. I didn't like anything. I didn't get refills of my tea for the last 30 minutes I sat there.

We had a wonderful experience thanks to our waiter, Steven! He provided excellent service, was…read moreattentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect throughout our meal. His positive attitude and attention to detail really stood out. Steven is a true asset to the restaurant, and we look forward to dining here again. Thank you for making our experience so enjoyable!

My wife and I had an awesome experience at Gyu-Kaku! The food was fresh, flavorful, and exactly…read morewhat we were hoping for What really made the night stand out was our server, Nick. He was friendly, attentive, knowledgeable about the menu and made sure we had everything we needed without ever being overbearing

It was a typical warm and humid evening and I was looking for something a little different for…read moredinner. I came across Dian Xin and it felt like a tiny oasis from the heat, humidity and bustle of the French Quarter. I ordered a variety of dishes to try and everything was great. The standout for me was the cucumber salad. Fresh, cool, zesty, spicy and crunchy - just what I needed to beat the heat. Loved the Hong Kong wonton soup as well as the tiny pan fried bao. I'll be back to try the soup dumplings and spicy wontons next time! Service was quick and pleasant and the food came out fresh and steaming. Give it a try for something a little off the beaten path in the Quarter!

I've eaten here before and the food is decent, which makes this experience even more disappointing…read more I ordered a dish with shrimp and simply asked to substitute broccoli for the rice. When the bill arrived, I noticed I had been charged extra for the broccoli and also charged for shrimp--even though shrimp was already the protein included in the menu item I ordered. I politely questioned the charge, and the explanation I received didn't seem to match what was stated on the menu. I then asked to speak with a manager so the issue could be addressed. After quite a bit of discussion in the kitchen, the server returned, but instead of a manager coming out, I was given essentially the same explanation we had already discussed. I calmly explained why the charges didn't make sense and expressed that I was unhappy with how the situation was being handled. Unfortunately, there seemed to be little interest in resolving the concern or retaining my business. The food is fine, but my advice is to carefully review your bill before paying. Based on my experience, management does not appear particularly concerned when customers raise billing issues.

Absolutely AMAZING. Top tier service and kindness upon entering the restaurant!…read moreGreat attention to detail with our baby-bringing toys, fruit, water.

Our meal was delicious and the survey was incredible love Good Catch!! Best Thai food in the city!read more

I really wanted to try the Black Garlic Tonkotsu... but they had a combination pho on the menu! I…read morehad to ask, though, is it good? Do you recommend the pho? I'm picky about it! Sure enough, she said, you won't be disappointed. AND I WAS NOT! How do you describe good pho at this point? I'm not sure, but after hundreds of bowls, I have opinions, and my opinion is that their offering kicks ass. I'll get the BGT next time. Maybe. We tried the pork soup dumplings, too, and they were soooo yummy! Highly recommend stopping in if, like me, you also love noods.

While visiting the area on vacation, we decided to dine here based on the restaurant's unique…read moreconcept and name. Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. We ordered the bao and immediately noticed a sour taste after only one bite. We informed our server that we did not enjoy the dish, but it was not removed from our bill. Additionally, the chicken pho broth lacked flavor and tasted more like dirty water than a properly prepared pho broth. Service was also lacking. Throughout much of our visit, several staff members appeared to be sitting at the bar on their phones rather than actively attending to guests. The overall hospitality did not meet our expectations. To make matters worse, when paying with tap-to-pay, the gratuity screen only presented tip options of 20%, 22%, and 25%. The server held the payment tablet while we completed the transaction, creating an uncomfortable situation where customers may feel pressured to leave a substantial tip regardless of the quality of service received. Given the level of service we experienced, this left a particularly poor impression. Based on our experience with both the food quality and customer service, I would not recommend this restaurant to others looking for a place to eat while visiting the area.

Wish I took pics! Really cute spot. I'm not a huge ramen person but got the tofu ramen (broth less)…read moreand it was delicious! Service was excellent and made this magazine spot feel like a mom n pop! Super authentic. And, their spice levels don't miss!! I was cocky and went for level 4 but thankfully our waitress recommending starting with 3 and working up. If you love spice you'll love this!

We haven't been to Union Ramen in a while and saw that they were doing a Coolinary menu so we…read moredecided to pop in for lunch. I got the beggar's purse dumplings for my appetizer and the mixture of pimento cheese, blueberries, cilantro oil and green onion aioli was interesting and delicious. I got the level 3 Tori ramen and it was perfect! The ube cheesecake was one of the best cheesecakes I've ever had! It was very rich so I had to take the rest home. It was just as good as I remembered.

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When Good Catch decided to close abruptly; we opted to go to Viet Orleans Bistro…read more They have a mix of Vietnamese and Japanese food which is confusing. We ordered the bun thit nuong and com thit nuong. Both pork and beef were very dry and didn't have much seasonings. It needed more char and flavor. They have potential; but just need a few tweaks here and there.