The Tastiest Noodles in New Orleans

Budsi's Authentic Thai

★★★★★ 4.5 (280) • $$

"I met some friends for dinner here Sunday afternoon, and the food was pretty good.I had the chicken sate, coconut soup and spring rolls. My husband had the drunken noodle. All were good, and I loved and appreciated that I was able to request the level of spice. I love Thai flavors, but my tummy can't handle the heat. My husband ordered drinks for us at the bar and the service was a little slow, even though he was the only customer at the bar at the time. The bartender was chatting with a friend and I think she didn't realize he was there."

Soul Noodle

★★★★☆ 4 (4)

"The hours are not accurate. Not open every day. Waisted my lunch break going there. Concierge at the building entrance also had no clue."

Singha Thai Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (134) • $$

"This is the same Singha restaurant that was a staple in the CBD since 1999. When they closed up, I was saddened. Then IMMEDIATELY OVERJOYED when I saw they opened up not 10 minutes from my house.The food is extremely good, but I am biased because I used to eat at their old location regularly. The interior is okay, not as good as their old location. However, I'm not there for the environment. I am there for the delicious food."

Chong Qing

★★★★☆ 4.1 (55) • $

"The food here is good, but the ambience is a little weird. I can't put my finger on it, but I think it would better serve a pizza restaurant. We went about 30 mins before they closed, so the place may have been picked up for closing time. The wait staff is super friendly, and the prices aren't bad. We ordered general chicken, some egg rolls and sweet and sour chicken. Definitely large portions, and like I said, it is pretty tasty."

Gilda Cuisine

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (15)

"After a Saturday morning h.s. basketball game, our large group was hungry and we picked this spot (it was within 10 minutes of where we were). The ambiance was casual with a small bar, about six tables of 4 with place mats, small fake plants (tags still on them) and plastic white tablecloths. We were the only ones in the restaurant until the last ten minutes or so when we were paying our bill. Two women assisted us throughout the meal. It took a while for us to get our apps and drinks (came out together) and I suspect it was due to short staff. One set of wings came out well after we received our entrees. My lemonade had a lot of sugar at the bottom of the glass; I did not finish it. I expected more toppings on my bulgogi fries, but the fries themselves were delicious. Of all the food items people ordered, the chicken baos, wings and fries were most liked. A few of the teens said they would have their dishes again. I doubt I'll return."

Jazz Sushi Bar

★★★★☆ 4 (69) • $$

"I ordered this via Yelp to my hotel. Great sushi! Fresh and delicious.Fast service too"

Pho Bang

★★★★☆ 4.3 (196) • $

"Came for lunch with a friend on a Sunday. Seat yourself, they bring you a menu and take your order. I got the crab rangoons and the beef with rice. All was very good and fresh. Friendly service. Everything was neat, clean and well laid out."

Ploy's Kitchen Thai Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (32)

"5 star takeout!! Simply superb! We decided to try this Thai restaurant tonight for a quiet night in and we were beyond impressed. We ordered crab rangoons which were truly fantastic and also had pad Thai and the khao soi with chicken....wow! The pad Thai was a hit as it usually is but the khao soi was something new to us - creamy and rich coconut cream sauce with something similar to angel hair if you love pasta dishes. The prices were reasonable and we are feeling so fat and happy right now! Filling, flavorful, and a perfect meal to pickup kn busy or low key nights."

Doson Noodle House

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (113) • $$

"Ordered the Bun vermicelli noodles and shrimp and it was great. A friend ordered the pho and it was great as well. Always a good option if you want some Vietnamese delivery."

Tan Dinh

★★★★☆ 4 (348) • $$

"I haven't been to Tan Dinh in a while, so I decided to dine in when I had some free time. I really liked the seat-yourself service. I ordered the sweet jasmine tea, and I was a little worried that it might be too sweet, but the server told me they add lime to it to cut the sugar. It turned out to be very refreshing. I also ordered the lemongrass spring rolls, which had an insane amount of chicken and flavor. They tasted really good. I decided to try something new from the menu and ordered the salt and pepper shrimp with lemongrass sauce. The huge, juicy shrimp were topped with amazing seasoning, pickled veggies, and served with steamed rice. It was simply AMAZING!"

Banana Blossom

★★★★☆ 4.3 (552) • $$

"Another easy 5-star review! All Yelpers should get excited about visiting Banana Blossom. The entire staff is extremely friendly and will proactively recommend entrees for you to try if it's your first visit. Get there as soon as they open (5pm) to ensure there is no wait and try the early bird discounted appetizers. The steamed dumplings, fried ribs, and the Thai shrimp pasta are some of my favorites. The bartenders make a very good old fashioned. There is also a huge dessert selection. While waiting for your food your food to arrive, pay attention to the details inside the dining room such as the fresh flowers and art on display. Nice reusable takeout "food prep" containers are given for leftovers or takeout orders. Say hello to the owner Jimmy while you are there! Eat local and enjoy."

Pho Cong Noodles & Grill

★★★★★ 4.9 (146)

"Always great pho. We come here often for lunch. Brisket pho is my go to. Add veggies."

Lucky Ryan

★★★★★ 4.9 (8) • $

"This place is good. And serves a great dish of phoa.The other pace for Chinese food shut down. So this is the only one left in town. They also have some very good Vietnamese dishes that I really enjoy. Today got the Beef Stew w/ Rice Noodle. Really good flavor. The portion is huge. Can't wait to try some of the other things."

Pho Sunrise

★★★★☆ 3.9 (144) • $

"This spot is very clean and friendly staff, I used to come here when I was vegetarian and get their avocado bubble tea and vegetarian noodle bowl with tofu, The place is still the same, very delicious and prices are affordable. My older sister loves this place too and brings us on the weekends. They use real fruit in their bubble tea and food comes out hot and fast, I recommend their pho and combo plates , its very filling and fresh!!"

Mae Sone Noodle House

★★★★★ 4.5 (74) • $$

"This family-owned restaurant is an absolute treasure! The warmth and dedication of the staff shine through in every dish they serve. Their Asian cuisine is phenomenal - I can't recommend the pho #1 and spring rolls enough... simply outstanding! Everything tastes wonderfully homemade using top-quality, fresh ingredients. You can truly taste the care that goes into their food. A well-deserved rating! If you haven't visited yet, you're missing out on one of the best dining experiences in town."

Dang's

★★★★☆ 4.3 (138) • $$

"The food is great! Everything was very tasty!We had pad Thai, steam buns with grilled pork and pho, and everything was delicious. The portions are good, the pad Thai has a good kick, if you are sensitive to spice, let the server know. The pho was good too. The service is very effective, staff is very helpful and kid, I was surprised at how fast food came! The ambience of the place is chill and quiet. Some music in the background playing, but nothing craWe liked the Negative side: they don't have a baby changing table... it is a boomer, because I really like this place, but without a way to change my baby's diaper it is difficult for me to consider going back... and changing the baby's diaper in my car is not an option, no when index temperature is 110*F outside... other than that, this is a good place."

Fuji Sushi Hibachi

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (19)

"Tried the place out for date night, here's my honest review Service - friendly smiling faces, quick service 10/10Appetizers- I felt like I could have fried this at home with store bought apps so next time I probably won't order any except maybe edamame Sushi - loved the sushi, tasted very fresh came out very quickly and didn't have too much riceSoba noodles - flavor is there, wish it had more chicken though but still goodDessert- it's a hot banana.. so mehOverall definitely worth trying, we will be back I'm sure, atmosphere was great, it's a pretty restaurant so the aesthetics are great. I hope this place succeeds! Try it for yourself and leave a review!"

Kasai Steakhouse & Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.8 (20)

"Food and service was great! We had sushi this time and it was so delicious! They even had a little flair add. Dry ice and flowers. We felt special:) ** clean restrooms!"

Kim Anh's Noodle House

★★★★☆ 4.2 (150) • $

"Strip mall food at its finest! It's a medium sized Vietnamese restaurant that has exceptional food and does a brisk business. Service is efficient. The ambiance is not fancy. But, the food - the food! The crab Rangoon has crab and comes with a delicious mild chili sauce, which is far superior to the sweet and sour sauce most places provide. The big highlight is the grilled shrimp summer rolls. They are filled with fresh cucumber, carrot, vermicelli, and fresh grilled shrimp with a perfectly balanced bit of fresh mint. It comes with a lightly spicy peanut sauce. Might want to ask for extra peanut sauce."

Sweet Rice

★★★★★ 4.9 (41)

"We came right after they opened on their first day. We were really excited about a Thai restaurant opening in our area. We knew they may be short staffed and still learning since it was their first day. We were greeted and seated right away. Everyone was very pleasant. The restaurant is very clean and nice.We ordered steamed dumplings for our appetizer. We both said they were the absolute best we have ever had. Just a touch of spicy and absolutely delicious! We highly recommend them!I ordered the Thai Cashew Nut with Chicken and my husband ordered the Thai Garlic with Pork. Both were delicious and we would get them again, though we would probably increase the spice level next time. We weren't sure the first time what to expect.There were a few glitches in service, but nothing surprising for literally the first hour they are open. There were quite a few people here and tons of people picking up orders to go.Overall, the food was excellent, and we will definitely be back to try additional menu items. If you are in the area, give this new restaurant try!"

Bao & Noodle

★★★★☆ 4 (212) • $$

"If you like a funky stripped down place that is a bit difficult to spot and has all the ambiance and decoration of a laundromat then this is the place for you.Walked there last week in the heat and humidity.Most folks seemed to be getting their food to go but we ate outside under a canopy in the somewhat disheveled back yard and it was fine as there was a ceiling fan back there.While they bring your food out to you it is up to you to get knives, forks, napkins etc.The hostess was very friendly and informative and the food was first rate.The lone chef was very businesslike in the tiny kitchen but he obviously is very talented.Great value.Will definitely return next time we are in New Orleans.Hopefully by then they would have hired some nearby high school kids to paint murals on the blank walls!"

The Charm Thai Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.9 (41)

"This is the best Thai I have had in some time. I have eaten mostly Vietnamese for the last several years after getting some disappointing Thai. The Charm Thai Bistro made me very happy and a fan again when I dug into my to-go order of Massaman chicken curry. My partner got the special fried rice with pineapple and he was happy as well, My curry had a great flavor. It is not a sweet curry and I know often people expect a curry to be sweet and this one is not overly sweet. The only mistake was I ordered it mild. I wasn't sure of the heat level here since it was my first time ordering. This is white people mild and I say that as a white person. There is zero heat and spice at mild. I will order medium next time. I don't usually like the highest levels of heat because I prefer to taste my food, but I will definitely go to the medium here since I love some spicy flavor and a little kick. Otherwise, yummy! Really good flavor even at mild and huge pieces of white meat chicken, potatoes, and veggies. Fresh ingredients! Whole peanuts! It was delicious and I can't imagine how yummy it will be with a bit more flavor and heat! The special fried rice was equally delicious with fantastic ingredients. There were raisins!!! Oh, there's nothing like the taste of a caramelized raisin in a savory dish and then the sweet/sour pop of the pineapple with a mix of proteins. Mmmm... really yummy too, in case you can't tell, I tasted it. It's the price I would expect to pay for these dishes. It's not an inexpensive meal out but not overpriced for the food you get either. I don't mind paying around $20 a person (with fees, tax, tip) for quality food. There is a small convenience fee when you order online for pickup. I don't like paying a convenience fee but it is convenient and easy to order. When we arrived to pick up, our order was ready and hot. It's located in a nice, newer shopping strip on HWY 21 in Covington. The strip still has a lot of open spaces but it has this excellent restaurant and Albasha (Also delicious!) in it, so you can't go wrong! The restaurant is small with maybe 8-10 tables and a few seats up at the bar. It was clean with a modern look. Very pleasant. My limited interaction with the employee since I had ordered and payed online was also quite pleasant. We will definitely be back! I can't wait to try some of the other dishes, although, it's going to be really tough not to order these two dishes again since they were so scrumptious!"