This was our second time at the Kingsway (first visit was about one year ago), and both times they have knocked it out of the park. After our first visit, I believed it was my top meal that I have ever had in the city of New Orleans, and after this visit that sentiment remains true. The pricing is appropriate for what you get from a service, ambience, wine pairing, and food quality & preparation standpoint -- and I did not walk away feeling like I paid too much for this meal (unlike some other set-menu experiences that have gained Michelin recognition in this city). This recent visit has solidified The Kingsway for me as my special occasion restaurant of choice. Our party of three ordered a cocktail to start and the four-course tasting menu with house wine pairing (an additional $95 per person). They also have a reserve wine pairing option available for $150 per person. The dining experience was appropriately paced, and we did not feel rushed or pressured to quickly finish our wine before the next course & pairing arrived. James, the sommelier, was fantastic, knowledgeable, and passionate about wine as well as very friendly and approachable and nailed the pairings with each dish. While everyone at the table each ordered a different dish for each course (and thus a different wine pairing for each), when it came to dessert, two people ordered the same thing and he kindly brought out two different wines so that we could try two different pairings with the same dessert (again, both pairings were excellent). As someone who is just starting to learn about the world of wine and tasting, I really appreciated that opportunity to sample two very different styles of wine in the context of that one dessert. I ordered the cold ramen with crab, which was delightfully presented and very balanced from a flavor standpoint, with just enough spice/heat. Second, I had the tamarind pork belly, which was my favorite dish of the evening. I usually don't order pork belly because I do not like the fatty texture that is typical of pork belly, but this one was cooked so nicely that there was absolutely no fatty texture to the dish, and everything was crispy yet tender. Third, I had the Wagyu for my main course, which was prepared with a delicious five-spice seasoning, with an artfully presented roasted eggplant along with a small portion of potato salad. All of the elements of that dish, while served separately on the plate, were very balanced on the whole. Speaking of plates, each dish (for the most part) came out on a different plate, which added to the artful experience of how beautifully presented each course was. For dessert, I had the coconut cloud. And that's what it was -- a perfect way to end a meal. We walked away feeling very satisfied and satiated, but not overly full. The Kingsway is the best fine dining meal in New Orleans from a service, food, and wine/beverage standpoint. Can't wait for our next visit back to this amazing restaurant. read more

Delicious, five-star dinner. Was really impressed. Some of the standout dishes included the cumin lamb and the pork belly. Apparently the duck was really good, too. Loved the ambience. The interior is really beautiful. read more

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An unforgettable meal! We celebrated a 50th birthday with a group of 10, and it was an evening to remember. Every dish was beautifully crafted, showcasing the incredible talent and creativity of the chef. Exceptional wine service from the sommelier, and the entire staff made the experience even more special. One of those meals you find yourself still thinking about long after it's over... I know I am! read more

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The Kingsway way is a gem! The bartender was lovely and knowledgeable. She gave us purse hooks to hang our bags. Everyone was on point. I went to the restroom, and when I came back, my napkin was folded. The food was beautiful, the portions were on the smaller side, but the dishes were unique and well composed. We ordered from the bar menu, but there is also a tasting menu. I ordered the lamb and a beef dish. The lamb wasn't my favorite, but my dining partner liked it. The milk bread and miso butter were my favorite part. The server sent me home with some of the butter. I also love that they have a tea menu. Beautiful white table cloth restaurant with moody lighting and a great bar program. I would go back for another girls' night. Heads up, if you book a reservation online, you have to put up a deposit. We ended up just walking in and sitting at the bar. read more

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Fabulous dinner here. Everything was OMG good. A NOLA must eat. two big thumbs up. read more

The Kingsway - Asian Fusion Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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What a spectacular, memorable evening. Recommended by local friends, this spot offers a Pan-Asian menu with a subtle New Orleans twist. It's a tasting menu only--very well priced at $95. The meal is structured in four "tranches," each with three choices. Our party of four managed to sample almost the entire menu. We started with cocktails and a dark chocolate Japanese ale, which set the tone nicely. Standout dishes included the tuna solera, scallion lamb, salt-baked shrimp, satay chicken, and key lime pie. Honestly, there wasn't a weak dish in the lineup. We all opted for the wine pairing ($75), which was thoughtfully selected and generously poured. Service was excellent throughout. All in, with tip, dinner for four came to about $1,200--and it felt well worth it. Highly recommended. read more

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What a phenomenal birthday dinner for my wife. Each plate was incredible and the service was top notch. The only drawback was some of the appetizers were bit too salty; but that is due to our lack of salt in our diets. This was incredible experience that everyone should experience. read more

The Kingsway - Tuna - Asian Fusion Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Kingsway was an experience! The restaurant and vibe of this place is beautiful and classy. This was a treat myself meal. We started Milk Boule. I do think they could have given us one more piece of bread instead of us having to split it and we had seen another table of 4 get 4 pieces of bread. The tea felt so classy and we had the oolong tea on the side. We chose to start off with the crab brie Champaign soup and the presentation was fun and it really made me feel that I was having a fine dining experience because they pour the soup out in front of you. Afterwards, we both had salted baked shrimp. It tasted like a classic Chinese dish, but that was light and delicate. For the third course, we had the sweet and sour gulf fish which was tasty and had a tangy flavor. Dessert however as the highlight of the meal and I loved it. We had the pound cake and key lime pie and presentation was on par and it was delicious. Kingsway was a great dining experience! read more

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Elegant perfection. If I had to describe Kingsway in two words, those are the two I would choose. This is absolutely a fine dining experience and you feel it first upon entering this beautifully decorated space. My husband's and my choices were all delicious, and my favorites were: Crab, Brie and champagne soup - rich but not heavy and I don't even know how that's possible, but it is. Tuna Solera - bright, fresh and flavorful Coconut Cloud - I can't even explain how much I loved this dessert. The flavors, the different textures - what a treat. The service was some of the best I've received ANYWHERE. The staff has a quiet concern for the diners. We never had an empty water glass and were checked on regularly. Each dish was explained upon delivery. Impeccable. This was truly a dining EXPERIENCE. read more

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Wow, incredible food and top tier service. The staff were incredibly knowledgeable about each dish and very friendly. Really amazing flavors throughout every single course! read more

The Kingsway - Green Curry Snapper - Asian Fusion Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Another home run from Saffron chef Ashton Vilkhu. Asian fusion/contemporary menu with a variety of influences from stir fry noodles to izakaya, as well as a decent bit of gulf coast flair with shrimp and seafood offerings. Menu is prefixe style consisting of 4 courses and 3 options for each course. Everything well executed and balanced. Superb service, it seems there were at least 1-2 busboys or staff assisting the server. Had a hard time narrowing down my cocktail choice, but settled on the Day Dreamer, which was light and juicy but not too sweet. Great non alcoholic options too including this coconut Ube mocktail that was very popular among tables around us. Interior is clean and warm. You can tell there was thought put into every detail. Even the forks were unique. Definitely could see this being a great spot for a special date night or bringing guests to see the best of what Nola has to offer. read more

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Thoughtful cocktails, fine wines, French portions, delicious set/selection menu, visually enchanting desserts. Service is attentive tho sometimes desiring. Soothing and stunning interior design. read more

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We have been to this restaurant twice before and always thoroughly enjoyed going there due to the excellent food and quiet, calm atmosphere. We were supposed to go again tonight, but one of us is recovering from influenza and didn't feel quite good enough to be out in public. So I called to cancel and was told we would be charged $150 for cancelling less than 24 hrs prior to the reserved time. No questions asked. This has left a very bad taste in our mouths and I doubt I will get my husband to go back there or for us to recommend it to friends, as we have on the past. I think a better approach would have been to discuss the reason for the cancellation or to offer us a charge with credit towards a future reservation- at least we would have felt better appreciated. Too bad, because we have enjoyed it. read more

Went for my husbands 40. Service and ambience were superb. Chef came and checked on us and his vision for the restaurant has manifested. read more

The Kingsway - Asian Fusion Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I truly had a 5-star experience. This has been on my "to try" list since I heard about its opening & I'm so glad I finally got the chance to go in. The restaurant is beautiful. I was quite obsessed with the mirror and the lights in the dining area. The service was stellar. All of the staff was delightful. The host saw the gift bag I had for my friend & asked whose birthday it was & I said kind of both of ours (they are days apart). After seating us, she went back to the hostess stand & wrote a "happy birthday ladies" sign & put it on the table. Each of the staff that came to the table told us happy birthday, which was super sweet. They also put a birthday candle in each of our desserts. Then, our waiter sent us home with menus that had "happy birthday" written on them. I loved that. I also loved that whoever brought a dish over explained in detail what the dish was. Now...the food & drink....superb. I usually only get one cocktail but I was so torn between two of them, I got them both. And both were delicious. The first was the Jade Dragon - perfectly balanced, the Thai basil comes through, and loved the toasted coconut & sugar disc decoration. The second (my fave) was the Clear Eyes, Full Hearts - cognac, smoked mango, lemon, milk, kombu-infused manzanilla. I can't even describe the taste, just try it for yourself because it's good. I love their ice mold designs too. Now for food...the milk boule started us off on a high note. The milk bread was so light & fluffy & the sea salt flakes on top...perfection. The tomato-miso butter was also delicious. I could eat that combo all day & I'm not even a big bread fan. I went with the pork spare rib, tamarind pork belly, duck confit, and pound cake. The rib was tender & delicious. Loved the mango salad & the sauce. Same for the pork belly, loved the sauce. I could eat it again and again. The duck was super crispy & seasoned perfectly. The sour cherry was so good with each bite. I tasted my friend's sweet & sour gulf fish too and I would totally order that. That sauce is a winner as well. The pound cake was moist & not too sweet just how I like my desserts. Loved the ice cream with it. I tasted the key lime pie too & it was great too. Not a single miss at this dinner. Seriously one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time (and I do quite a bit of dining). I will definitely be back. read more

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The Kingsway was one of the best meals Ive had in a while! The service from start to finish was very attentive. The decor was minimal yet beautiful but the star of the show was most definitely the food! The soup was very flavorful, a bit rich but so many complementary flavors. I really enjoyed the tuna solera was delicious with the aged chili giving it just the right amount of heat. The second course I had the ABC chicken which was crispy and delicious. I also tried the salted shrimp and the shrimp was well seasoned but I loved the cabbage that accompanied it! My third course, the snapper, was my least favorite course not because it wasnt good but the first two courses were bursting with flavor and this dish was milder in flavor but still enjoyable nonetheless! To finish our meal we all opted for the chocolate cake and it was the best chocolate cake Ive ever had and I am not a chocolate lover but it was delightful. The portion sizes of each course was just right. Forgot to mention our drinks. We all ordered the pai gow which is the dealers choice drink. You let the server know which liquor and flavors you enjoy and they surprise you with a cocktail and we ALL loved our dealer's choice. Just trust the bartender and step out on faith. This was a culinary experience and I cant wait to go back read more

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Classy Asian fusion bistro. The food was inventive and good. ambiance is sleek and softly lit. Service was superb, friendly and efficient

Ambiance - stellar. Sooo cute and modern! Service - excellent. Our waiter was so pleasant. Food - soooo good! I told my husband halfway through that my taste buds were dancing haha. From the duck to the crab soup to the lamb dish...all cooked and presented so delicately. 10/10! read more

The Kingsway - Inside - Asian Fusion Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Went here a few nights ago. What a delightful experience. I hope the menu changes quarterly, because between my friend and I, we had 2 of the 3 options on the prix fixe menu. All were meticulously done. The Kingsway is a new upstart on the New Orleans dining scene, brought to you by the scion of Saffron, the James Beard nominee across the street. When the season and menu changes, I can't wait to eat what is next in store. read more

White tablecloth. I wore a short silk black dress with comfy wedge sandals and did not feel over or underdressed. My husband wore a button down shirt with slacks and nice sneakers. Service was excellent. Dishes looked beautiful. Unfortunately a lot of the dishes had flaws, particularly with the proteins. There is a milk bread and butter that came before the meal--that was our favorite course--nothing short of perfection. Each course has three options and the menu (including the cocktail list I think) changes--how often, I am not sure. It was just beginning to be spring outside. For our first course we chose the soup and a dumpling. Soup was a seafood cream based soup. It was delicious and met our expectations. The mushrooms and broth that came with the dumpling were so so good. But the wrapping on the dumpling was either a touch too thick or under-steamed? For our second course we had the pork belly and the lamb. Lamb was flavorful but the pork belly was dry and hard. For the third dish we got the fish and duck confit. The duck was dry and much to our dismay, the fish was overcooked. But the sauces and vegetables that came with both of those dishes were delightful. Neither my husband nor I are huge dessert people but the fourth course is dessert. We chose a banana pound cake (the sichuan peppercorn ice cream was the star of that plate) and this coconut cloud dish (a sorbet but with so much other stuff going on). Both were phenomenal. They have a bar that seats maybe eight(?) people that's first come, first serve, where you can order à la carte. I think that'd be our next visit to Kingsway: a couple cocktails (I had two cocktails, both of which were perfectly balanced) and five orders of that milk bread please. Fixed menu is $95/person. read more

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First visit to The Kingsway and it won't be the last! Everything about the restaurant is fantastic! We started with cocktails. My husband and I decide to order Pai Gow - Dealer's Choice (bartender's choice!) The only request I had was Vodka based and my husband's request was a bourbon drink. The bartender hit a home run! We loved our drinks! For the first course we had the crab & brie bisque and tuna solera. Second course we both ordered the salt baked shrimp. Third course I had the snapper and husband ordered the steak. Fourth course key lime pie and chocolate cake. Everything was absolutely delicious! Service was amazing! Treat yourself to this fabulous new restaurant! read more

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Great service and decor, but the food was just bad. I hate to even write this. The crawfish dumpling tasted like mystery meat with rubbery mushrooms. The pork was so sweet with a strange texture. Bartender and waitress were amazing. The restaurant was beautiful. Fix the food and it would be perfect. I don't get the reviews at all. Every other dinner I had was better than this one. I do think everyone who worked there was very nice. Maybe it was an off night?? I would encourage everyone to go there, sit at the bar and try one dish. It's so pretty and refined. Maybe I'm wrong about the food?? read more

The creative fusion of South Asian flavors, the beautiful presentation, the chique and inviting atmosphere, and the excellent service by the knowledgeable staff, made for an unforgettable evening! Every dish we tried was absolutely fantastic. And the cocktails were out of this world! Chef Ashwin and Staff, keep doing what you're doing! read more

Only dining at bars and I'm glad to be one of the best customers as mentioned by chef personally. The bar is superb with outstanding bartenders and staff. The food was out of this world. We tried every item on the bar menu and we came back the next day for another round. The third time we came back and tried the prefixe menu. The tuna, the lamb, and the fish. All equally outstanding. The cocktails are always flowing and my boyfriend is very particular about his drinks. They always nail it. Tried two of the three desserts. The chocolate dessert is superb but you can't go wrong with the key lime pie either. On night four, we were going for just a drink and the bar was full (a first for us to witness) yet they were exceptionally accommodating for us and offered us a table until something opened up. You can find us there any night of the week. Some of the best that Nola has to offer--consistently! read more

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The service is not in line with the cost to dine here. Food is very good but expect a portion large enough to just taste. I was with a small group and our portion of the check was $500. I didn't mind paying, but after forgetting to get me any utensils before my appetizer came (I'm in a cast and couldn't use chopsticks), forgetting 3 separate drink orders for the table and finally forgetting my entree altogether it just left a bad taste having to pay a premium for below average dining experience. read more

I went to the restaurant after a recommendation from my husband who had eaten there with a friend of his. The restaurant which is a remodeled Vietnamese restaurant is beautiful with a nice bar and excellent sound proofing. The menu is a fixed menu with three courses, each with three selections, and three desserts for a fourth course. Every item is delicious with a medley of Asian-fusion flavors. Every item which we tried was superb and very imaginative. The fixed menu is worth the price with each item being a delicious and imaginative fusion of spices and flavors. The service is excellent and personal. The noise level is much better than most restaurants today, and you can actually have a conversation. I would recommend it highly. It is a recent opening of a new restaurant across the street from the family's superb Indian restaurant, Saffron. The family now has two of the premier restaurants in the very competitive New Orleans market. read more