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    Sun Chong

    4.0 (598 reviews)
    ModerateKorean
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Brittany N.

    Pretty empty on Thursday at lunch so was sat immediately. Got naked wings from the reverse happy hour and also the bibimbap. The wing were quite messy but that's what one would expect. The bibimbap was good but since I just had a flavorful and tad spicy wings I avoided the sauce which caused it to be bit bland (not their fault just an observation!) I liked the place but don't see myself returning as nothing wowed me.

    Gumbo Dumplings
    Victoria C.

    I came in on a Friday night about an hour before closing and immediately was able to get a seat at the bar. All of the staff were attentive and conversational, and the gumbo soup dumplings were genuinely life changing. The interior was definitely a little bit of a squeeze, but the mood lighting was great and the early 2000's R&B was an amazing vibe to wind down from a busy day.

    Crab Rangoon Dip
    Natalie F.

    I was so excited to try this place but it honestly left something to be desired. I tried their most popular dishes like the crab Rangoon dip and the gumbo soup dumplings. The crab Rangoon dip was good but somewhat oily. I expected more. Still ate every last bite. The gumbo soup dumplings were so salty they nearly gave me heartburn. So sodium heavy and tasted like any soup dumpling I've ever had. I did get the crawfish friend rice and that was my favorite thing by far. Tons of whole crawfish and great flavor. On a positive note, the best server I had in NOLA was here. She was as sweet as could be. I forget her name but she wore glasses and was super bubbly. Give her all the accolades. My friends both got the seafood ramen and said it was the best they ever had and even the best meal they had on the trip. I think I need to come back and order some different things.

    Gumbo Dumplings Side - Bok Choy Beef Baco Bulgogi
    Liv ..

    I went here for my birthday, the vibe was wonderful. They were pretty busy, but our waiter was awesome. She was super quick and consistently checking in. The food came hot and fresh. My favorite was the gumbo dumplings but the Bulgogi was also really really good.

    Tempura Shrimp
    Otessa B.

    This spot is located in the heart of New Orleans has good food. It has a nice ambiance. There was a great "community" vibe. The waitress' service was "very attentive" to my husband. *side eye I shielded our kids from the BS & the 18% gratuity but it was an overall a positive expensive experience. And the military discount is only 10% & NOT for the whole meal!!!

    Storefront
    Olivia G.

    Rating: 10/10 It took me 2 days to process the dining experience I had at Sun Chong. As a sister restaurant of Morrows (when you step inside, you can tell), they have a blueprint of how to have great food, ambience and still remain very authentic. Having lived in South Korea for a few years, it is one of my favorite cuisines. I was excited to try this fusion of cultures! The menu is extensive, I ended up trying a few different small plates. I ordered the gumbo dumplings, crawfish fried rice, roasted Brussels, hot wonton dip. It was all damn delicious! I will be back because I still have so many things to try, especially the Kimchi Lobster Pasta lol I recommend to make a reservation to make sure you get right on in.

    Pork Baco - red one was the best!
    Meghan R.

    For me, the food was a 3; service bumped it to a 4. I'm glad I tried it but I wouldn't rush back. Started off with drinks which felt slightly high in price ($18 ea) but I chalked it up to location. My friend (male) got an "I love you" drink and the server first made sure he knew it was ver sweet and 2nd asked if he wanted it in the heart glass or a "normal" one which we appreciated. We started off with the gumbo soup dumplings, which were good and presented well. We also had some kind of meat, taco looking thing and the meat in one was definitely the winner. For mains we did the bulgogi. Meat was good. Rice was NOT sticky and was sadly dry and barely edible. The salad was on the small side which is fine but just didn't feel truly "sharable." Server checked back in multiple times and got us to go cups when we were ready and overall she was very sweet and engaging which was nice since my friend was visiting.

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    Cas T.

    The atmosphere is chic and trendy. We ordered several items including the Gumbo Soup Dumplings, Bacos with Bulgogi, crawfish poboy, redfish poboy, and Neno fried chicken with crawfish rice. Portions were large and everything was delicious. I had a Sunny Side Up which is like a French 75 and delicious. Our waitress was adorable and very knowledgeable of the menu. She also made great suggestions.

    Jacklyn D.

    I was visiting New Orleans and was missing some Asian food, so my friend and I found this restaurant on Yelp which had amazing reviews, so we had to check it out ourselves. We were starving when we arrived, and with our luck, the service that day was not the best. It took a while for them to take our order, bring the food/drinks, and the check to pay. Our server did end up acknowledging and apologizing for the service. We split the galbi which came with a side of rice and salad. The galbi was kind of salty, but definitely flavorful. I also tried the drink "i love you" which was in a heart shaped glass and tasted fruity. If you are in the area and are craving Asian food, the food is actually delicious. Although we did not try a lot of their items, they have some unique items on their menu.

    Gigi is amazing!!! Interacts well with the staff who sit at the bar.
    Semaria S.

    We were walking around looking for a place to grab food and cocktails. While looking online, we saw this pop up and diverted from original restaurant. I am so glad we did. When I say everything was good. Gigi was behind that bar mixing like her life depended on it. Lol We love this history behind the restaurant. The blending of Korean and Creole flavors really works here. The place was very lively and has hip hop tunes playing in the background. The neon signs give tribute to the history. The service was great as the staff were very friendly. Food pictured: Cocktails: Dragonfruit lemon drop and a passion fruit lemon drop Shot: Green tea shot Food: Spicy Seafood Ramen, Neno Friend Chicken w/ crawfish fried rice and Gumbo Soup Dumplings Prices are reasonable and match the portion sizes. Many of the dishes are sized for sharing. I definitely plan to make this a staple during visits.

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    Valerie L.

    We came here right before we left NOLA. It was BUSY!!! But it's expected in the area, again it's NOLA so it's always busy. We got sat down pretty quick because we decided to eat at the bar. Our bartender/ waitress was so sweet and she was WORKING!! Getting the drinks out, taking down orders all that! She was amazing! Super attentive despite how busy she was. She took her time to explain some of the drinks she was making which was thoughtful! We were just curious watching her make all these different drinks. The food was great! The gumbo soup dumplings were out of this world! The chicken salad was that a chicken salad nothing stood out and then the bulgolgi po boy? Fire! We'll definitely come back to this spot when we visit.

    Beef Bulgogi
    Sherry T.

    Ambiance is great, nice vibes. Wonderful service. The gumbo dumplings were a little too salty and the bbq pork was nice but nothing spectacular. Same with the beef bulgogi and the salmon. Nothing different from anything I've had before. Dependable food with nice vibes (although the music is a little too loud) and the service was good. But I don't think we'll be coming back bc while the food was decent, it wasn't anything we hadn't already had. Not sure why there is always a long wait for this place but we managed to get in and I'm glad we did. But it just wasn't so good that a return visit is necessary. Maybe for someone else, this place is amazing but not so for us.

    Bulgogi
    Sydni R.

    **sigh** this is still one of my top 3 favorite restaurants in New Orleans! The food is consistently amazing, the service is always spectacular, and no matter what time of day you visit, you're guaranteed to have an incredible experience. The vibe here is a relaxing and laid-back, that makes you want to sit back and unwind. It's one of those places that never disappoints and keeps you coming back for more.

    Gumbo dumplings 8/10

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