Zhang Bistro 1141 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116 #TonyLamEats Located in the heart of the French Quarter, Zhang Bistro offers a mix of Thai & Chinese Asian-inspired dishes in a cozy, elegant atmosphere. Perfect for date night or a casual dinner while exploring New Orleans! Here's what we tried! Chicken Wings - (Favorite) - Crispy, savory wings tossed with garlic, onions, jalapeños, and dried red chilies for a nice spicy kick! Fried Cream Cheese Wontons - Crispy wontons stuffed with a creamy crabmeat mixture, served with sweet and sour sauce. Spicy Cucumber Salad - (Favorite) - Refreshing, crunchy cucumbers tossed in a slightly spicy garlic chili sauce. Spicy Szechuan Hot Wok-(Favorite) - Bold, garlicky Szechuan flavors with a spicy kick! Drunken Noodles with Crispy Pork Belly - Savory, chewy noodles paired with crispy, flavorful pork belly. Crispy Salt & Pepper Shrimp - Lightly crispy shrimp with savory seasoning and a peppery kick. Fried Beignets with Ice Cream - Warm beignets paired with cold, creamy ice cream! Limoncello - (Favorite) -Sweet, citrusy, and refreshing! Overall, a great little spot in the French Quarter with plenty of flavorful dishes to try! My favorites were the Salt Pepper Wings, spicy cucumber salad, Szechuan hot wok, and the Limoncello! Thank you, Zhang Bistro! read more

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Food (10/10) House Fried Rice w/ Shrimp (10/10); I dare say Zhang makes the best fried rice in the city. You can taste the love and care that goes into it. Absolutely delicious! General Tso's w/ Chicken (9/10); This time it wasn't as sweet as I've had it, but it was still pretty good. Oftentimes we get it to go, but it's so much better when eaten hot and fresh in the restaurant. Once they put the top on the to-go container, it loses much of the crispy exterior. Service (9/10); Our server was friendly and knowledgeable, and very attentive. Ambiance (9/10); I appreciate that it's never really crowded when we go. It's a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere. read more

Zhang Bistro - C 2. General Tso's  Sauce - Thai Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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My family loves Zhang Bistro. We have been ordering take-out from here for years and food has always been consistent. We can attest that they sell the best shrimp-fried rice in the New Orleans area (with really big shrimp)! General Tso chicken is delicious too. We've ordered other items but these are our favorite. Last night we took the journey by foot through the french quarter to get here. It was a rough walk but that's not Zhang's fault. That's just New Orleans. So the only negative comment I can give them is location. Yal it's hard to get to. When we arrived, we were immediately directed to sit where we wanted. The restaurant smelled tasty! Our server came out quickly and brought us water. After placing our order, our food was brought out pretty fast and it was piping hot. Tonight we ordered our usual, General Tso's chicken and shrimp fried rice. We decided to share both entrées. The shrimp fried rice was delicious! We did not need to add one pinch of salt or dab of soy sauce. This meant a lot because we frequent Japanese and Chinese restaurants and it has been awhile since we had fried rice that was seasoned well. Also, the shrimp in the fried rice were large. If you have ever had Hibachi shrimp, that is the size of the shrimp in this dish! The General Tso's chicken was perfect. It was crunchy yet covered in the Tso's sauce which was sweet and savorly flavored. Even the white rice served with the chicken had a good flavor. The vegetables were also cooked perfectly and flavored well. Checking out was easy and there were no surprises on our bill. Zhang's does have more expensive prices for its fried rice dishes but you really do get what you pay for. Trust me, we have shopped around and I've only found one other place that has fried rice with a similar flavor and it's on the westbank. We haven't tried the full menu but we've been pleased with all of our basics that we normally order. Also, Zhang is an "Asian Bistro" so there are items on the menu that go beyond those of a traditional Chinese restaurant. If you are staying in the quarters, this is the place that you want to go to for some good Chinese food. read more

Zhang Bistro - General Tso's Chicken - Thai Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I'm a vegetarian (no eggs), I don't eat onions or mushrooms too 1. We ordered the vegetarian dumplings (fried and steamed) - we loved the dumplings They were soooooo good 2. Pad Thai Noodle - we loved this so much and they accommodated our needs of no onion and mushroom in all the dishes 3. Spicy Thai Fried Rice - was god too 4. Spicy Szechuan Hot Wok - this was my favourite 5. Coconut Soup with Tofu was so good Overall our experience was great. I'm not sure why did this restaurant have an option of either we can only have veggies or only tofu? I mean I have never seen it. Veggies are in the dishes regardless and the choice of protein is what is optional so that is something which I was not happy with honestly. (That's why 4/5) The service was good, our server was very warm and friendly. The ambiance was good too. read more

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Chill neighborhood Asian food restaurant, the kind I wish I had next door at home. Dedicated menus for gluten-free and vegetarian options and staff that's knowledgeable and cares. The food is tasty, too. read more

BEST CHINESE FOOD I HAVE HAD IN A WHILE ! Food was very seasoned , hot , & fresh . Customer service was top tier . Can't wait to go back soon. read more

Zhang Bistro - Thai Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Food and service both excellent. Visiting from out of town and wish we could bring it home with us!

Again, this place is not disappointed. We were here a couple years ago and went back many times in the same visit. This place is great and the food quality is just the same. The service staff is extremely friendly and attentive. Definitely our go to Asian restaurant went in the French Quarter. They also had nice music playing which we enjoyed. We will return again. read more

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December 10th 2024 went to zhang's bistro here in New Orleans. Incredible ambience with beautiful settings and Oriental decoration. The $22 spicy Szechuan Hot wok with shrimp came with garlic, onion, bell peppers, cauliflower, and jalapeno. Large serving size to match its price. A bit on the greasy side but the dish was delicious nevertheless. The $19 Mongolian beef came with white onion, green onions and garlic and went well with the white rice and extra plate a mixed of vegetables. Would order again This was one of the most beautiful Chinese restaurants that I have ever been to and definitely the most attractive restaurant in New Orleans. My only regret is that we only came here only once, as my stomach needed some relief from the hot spicy food. read more

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Can I give 5 stars based off one dish? I don't see why not... I was in need of A/C, a respite, and fuel. And all of that came in the form of Zhang Bistro. A relatively simple menu with Chinese American staples, I went with drunken noodles with chicken. I was expecting something average and was so so so happy with the dish. It had an herbaceous sweetness to it. The chicken was tender. The noodles had a nice bite to them and weren't over cooked. After adding a few dashes of chili sauce... it was the perfect lunch to help me on my hot NOLA way. My server was so sweet. The ambiance was relaxed, cute, approachable, but still thoughtful. And it looks like they have an awesome happy hour so I took a photo for the general public knowledge. Not to mention they have beers as cheap as four dollars! Overall, a really nice little find. read more

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Great food & Prima our server was So attentive to us! The music playing was chef kisses! read more

Zhang Bistro - N3. Pepper Steak - Thai Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Overall great experience. Had the Peking dunk sampler spicy cucumber, salad, and shrimp Tom gum soup with a wrap up of mango sticky rice. The true highlight was a spicy cucumber salad. Flavors were spot on. Overall, very good experience. read more

Zhang Bistro - Peking Duck Sampler - Thai Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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So this spot offers a combination of both Chinese and Thai dishes on their menu. I have sampled both varieties and they seem to do a good job with both types of cuisine. I find the Chinese options here to be a bit better than the Thai selection to my taste on average. I've never had any trouble getting seated and during my lunch visits here there have been very few other customers inside. I have walked past this establishment at night and the diner service seems far more crowded. The ambiance certainly has that mandatory Asian décor theme people tend to expect in restaurants like this. Overall this is a decent spot to grab lunch or dinner if you are in the mood for Asian food. read more

One of the best Thai spots in the city. We do takeout mainly due to parking issues in the FQ. If you are a tourist, this is not a problem.

The restaurant looks nice when you first walk in, however once you sit down you start to notice all the chipped dinnerware. They have a good selection of menu items and can cater to vegan or gluten free dietary needs. For food, I tried the fried cream cheese wontons, drunken noodles, and the spicy Szechuan hot wok. I asked for the drunken noodles to be mildly spicy and they weren't spicy at all. All of the food was just average. The customer service was lacking here. There were no drink refills throughout the meal and the waiter never brought a large plate for the wok entree, so you were stuck using the small appetizer plate. read more

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Great quality food. Service and ambience were impressive for the prices! Neat place for Asian cuisine in the French Quarter. read more

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Run! Don't walk to try some of the best Thai food I've had in a long time! The staff is also super friendly and helpful. My husband I really enjoyed everything about this restaurant. We will definitely be back! read more

Love this place! I honestly don't understand why they don't ever seem to be very busy but selfishly I never have to wait for a table. It must be the location because the food and service are always excellent. Some of the very best hot and sour soup in the city. We tend to purchase the appetizers and small bites to share. Last visit we tried the ribs, so tender and full of flavor. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable. read more

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I just ordered via Uber eats, spending $70, for very disappointing meals. They ran a special of 2 for 1 on the pad Thai. Because I am a cancer patient and have gastric issues, I requested no peppers or chilies but they put some in anyway. The taste, however, was even worse. Instead of using tamarind, it tastes like tomato paste was used. Quite gross. Lastly, regarding the pad Thai, the chicken must have been soaked in a baking soda solution to make it tender. It was tenderized too long giving the chicken a mystery meat texture. I feel like I wasted my hard earned money for "food" I can't eat. Hopefully the soup and rice are better but I'm leery of trying either. Never again! read more

Zhang Bistro - Pad Thai - quite gross - Thai Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

My partner and I have always been fans of Zhang Bistro, so we decided to have our wedding rehearsal dinner here. I cannot even begin to describe the amount of care, dedication and hard work Ashley and her team went into making our event special! She, Lily, and Cyprian decorated the tables, provided fresh flowers and even printed out special menus for us. My youngest nephew who has special needs is typically a picky eater, but Ashley and her team went out of their way to create him separate dishes that he loved and ate. The food, drinks and ambiance were beyond spectacular, and I would recommend Zhangs Bistro to everyone! read more

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Today we went to Zhangs. It was cute. I am going to start out and say my review is perhaps a little unfair. I rarely am, but today I ordered the only meal that was just okay. The shrimp shumai had a sauce that I could drink. The red cripsy chicken was really good, but you have to love hot. The shrimp fried rice was just excellent. I, however, did not order these dishes. I ordered the pad Thai. It wasn't bad. The shrimp was so fresh, and well cooked, but the sauce was a little off for me. I think the waiter tried to direct me differently, but I didn't read between the lines. It wasn't horrible, but it did let me down. I may return and order differently. read more

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First time eating here. They had both a vegan and gluten free menu. There was a good array of choices. Only thing I was hoping for was fish. The only choice was fried. There was still much more to choose from, though. The food came out very quickly and was prepared well. The tofu and vegetables was light and not too oily. The server was friendly and checked on us frequently. The restaurant was nicely decorated and clean. It was great to step away from the hustle and bustle of the street. We will be back. read more

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Excellent meal. Excellent flavors. Great service. Highly recommend. Will definitely return!

Literally a 5 minute walk from Frenchmen street and was so happy I stumbled upon this pace. They have an entire vegetarian/vegan menu for my girlfriend which was a relief. Service was quick on a Sunday evening and only less than half filled the room. Their sweet and sour and tofu soup were SO good. I wished they added the skin for the Peking duck sampler but the bao was still good. Their house fried rice had a charred taste to it and it was delicious. They don't skimp out on portions and their foods are flavorful too. I'd definitely come back again! read more

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Stopped in for a quick bite to eat,. Clean, friendly service and FRESH food. Went with apps- crab wontons, spring rolls and pork fried dumplings. Little gem on the strip. read more

Nestled at the far end of the French Quarter, just a block or two from Marigny and away from the hustle and bustle, this hidden gem serves some of the most exquisite dishes. With its inviting ambiance, white tablecloth style service,I believe the meals here are worthy of Michelin recognition. This is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to indulge their palate and enjoy a remarkable dining experience! read more

Zhang Bistro - Ginger Fish, stirfry Stir Fried Baby Bok Choy and steamed Jasmine Rice. - Thai Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Great service. Great location. Will visit again. Our server was friendly, Saki price reasonable and the food was on point.

We came on a Tuesday evening, there were a few other tables seated but the place was mostly empty. We were seated quickly and our waiter was very pleasant. Lost a star for me because the table we sat at was wobbly and waiter was slow to take our order. We started with the old fashioned and spicy margarita to drink. Spicy margarita was absolutely delicious, not too spicy, but had a little kick. Old fashioned was also one of the better ones we have had in the city, not too sweet, could still taste the bourbon! For an appetizer we got the steamed pork dumplings. They were delicious. The sauce they came with wasn't just plain soy sauce, it was sweet and went well with the fresh dumplings. For our entrees, we got the pad Thai and sweet and sour chicken with a side of vegetable rolls. The veggie rolls were the best I've ever had, full of flavor and you could tell they were fresh. Overall it was a pleasant experience. Prices were good for the amount of food you got and server was very pleasant. Dress would be business casual in my opinion don't come in athleasure or anything like that. read more

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We got takeout from this restaurant on a weekday because Uber Eats had a special, buy one get one free! My husband and I decided to try it and we are glad that we did. Everything was piping hot and fresh when it got to our home, and lots of food in each plate! The only thing was that the beef tasted like chicken lol so we were thinking maybe they didn't complete the order correctly. But we ate it anyway. We were very impressed with the quality of the food and the flavors. We will be back to dine at the restaurant soon. We definitely feel like we got our money worth! It was a great deal! read more

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Amazing comfy place and the staff is very kind and helpful. Love the all their food, the fried dumplings are a must. Such cute place, can't wait to visit again. read more

We were greeted warmly. And had our choice of any table but one. We opted for spring rolls, egg rolls and shrimp shumai. All were generously filled with great flavors. Nice bar, with tempting drinks. Couldn't imbibe, LENT! All in all a very nice place with good food. Hopefully when we return all the construction mess will be gone. read more

Great experience. We were looking for a chill place that welcomed the kids ones evening. This was the perfect place for that. It's a pretty, chill restaurant with good service and great drinks. We felt welcomed and not rushed. I wish we had gone back for dinner but maybe next time! read more

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My husband and I ordered Door Dash from this restaurant. I ordered the Mongolian Beef, fried rice and pork potstickers. I had some of the Mongolian Beef and Potstickers and my husband finished those off as well as the fried rice. I didn't touch the fried rice. I felt fine after eating, but my husband became violently ill. We believe he got food poisoning from the fried rice... read more

In an ostentatious corner space where you wouldn't expect to find Chinese in New Orleans, this place offers (to my suspicion) both Chinese and Thai cuisine, including some considerable vegan options. I figured I'd go for the classic Chinese dish, and they delivered a quality ma po tofu, with a complex flavor hitting bitter, astringent notes to contrast the savory base of the sauce, with a bit of numbing action from proper Sichuan pepper. I made sure to scoop out as much of the sauce as possible. Some chili oil we got off the next table added an amount of heat that wasn't intolerable, but was flavorful. I'm not sure every dish they make is as good based on feedback I got from across the table. Still, I'm glad to see the diversification of the local culinary scene. It is a nice place to eat, despite the building probably being older than the state of Louisiana. read more

Zhang Bistro - Ma po tofu - Thai Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Cleanliness, great vibe, fantastic food and last but not least wonderful food! First time here. We'll be back.

New Orleans is a very friendly city You feel relaxed and Zhang Bustro was a perfect example. We were served like regulars and felt very welcome. A place to relax and have really good food in the heart of NOLA. Interesting menu had a lot of varied selections. Everything was delicious down to the creamy Blue Ribbon Mayo! Local comfort. read more

Zhang Bistro - Zhang Bistro Restaurant - Thai Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I would give it 5 stars cause the food And service was great, but this tiny cheesecake for $8 was not it. The box was so light I had to open to make sure there was something inside L O L. read more

Zhang Bistro - Matcha Cheesecake - Thai Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Excellent Thai and pan-Asian cuisine in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. My wife and I dined there several times during our recent visit to New Orleans. We had a variety of dishes and all were tasty. We plan to return during our next visit to NOLA. read more

Zhang Bistro - Fresh rolls - Thai Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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This place is amazing. My first stop when I'm in town. Highly recommend the crawfish fried rice, chicken wings and cream cheese dumplings.

We lived this place! The food was delicious we came in with my parents and mother in law. It was their first time in New Orleans!! read more

Zhang Bistro - In front of restaurant - Thai Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana