Mopho

Free parking in the plaza! The food is great! I went with a group of 6 and tried the appetizers and only a few of us got the entrees. The ambience is almost giving tiki bar. The place had a good volume of low music leaving plenty of talking volume. They had a patio that was holding at least a 12+ party. While it was a Wednesday the service was a little slow at times. I definitely will be back and it's on my New Orleans eat recommendation list!

Come here all the time and it's ALWAYS awesome food I've basically had the entire menu. Nothing disappoints! The pho is out of this world. Rich stock that's super tasty. The Asian wings are phenomenal. Cute restaurant, clean bathrooms (always a good sign), outdoor patio for nice weather days), and they have cool special cocktails. The service is top notch, too.

Authentic pho, this is not! I think that's kind of the point, though? But the broth is very sweet and herbal without much hint of the star anise, beef bones, etc that you crave in authentic pho. Then, they only give you 2 leaves of basil. THEN, the "traditional pho" on the menu comes with.... bulgogi style *already cooked* beef (this to me is unforgivable) and some weird char siu style sliced pork type meat.VERY ODD. I'm not 100% against fusion or twists on authentic pho but like others have said, I'm from LA and they take pho seriously over there. My verdict is: if it ain't broke, don't fix it! Service was friendly and prompt, which I always appreciate. I did takeout but the insides seem cozy and luau themed, which was weird. Kind of hit the spot on a rainy night, but won't be going back when so much good pho exists in New Orleans East!

The food was ok. I had this chicken vandaloo sandwich that fell apart and had to use a fork and knife to eat it. I wasn't impressed and I kinda doubt I'll return soon.

This restaurant is really close to my house so I can't believe my first time going was yesterday. I started off with the Thai tea boba with rum and the queso appetizer. Both were really good but I'd prefer more roti and no cracklins or shrimp chips. For the entree I got the yellow curry with chicken and it was virtually flavorless. I kept trying to add salt and pepper but it just didn't do the trick. I could tell it had potential though but it was just something missing. My friend got the sesame cucumbers for her appetizer which were really fresh and light. She also got the shrimp and grits and it's definitely an acquired flavor so I can't really describe it but I wasn't a fan

Can't say enough good things about MoPho - an excellent example of fusing Southern and Asian food styles to create something unique and delicious. The table tried several dishes, and all were excellent: the Hangover Pho ($17), Shrimp and Grits ($21), Crispy Chicken Vindaloo Sandwich ($17), and the Glazed Pork Belly Bowl ($16). You will be most happy with any of these. We also tried two buns, the Creole Tomato Bun ($10) and the Brisket Buns ($11). Delicious, and the Brisket was amazing. Service was friendly, attentive and fast (Thank You, Dorothy, Great Job!). The restaurant was clean, modern, casual and comfortable, with indoor and outdoor / patio seating. Restrooms were clean and stocked. Overall, A greafun and relaxing Dining Experience. Five well-deserved Stars.

Are you supposed to say "mow-fow" like mofo, or "muh-fuh" like the soup? Or "mow-fuh" like give me mo' soup? I don't know. This place is famous as a Michael Gulotta joint, but honestly the idea of a white guy doing an Asian fusion restaurant makes me wary of the food. Thankfully, my prejudices were wrong and this place is really good. The interior is hip, but still unpretentiously warm and Southeast Asian-feeling. Our server was attentive and welcoming, too.Crispy Fried Chicken Wings with Nuoc Mam Caramel: It's worth the buzz. Rice flour gives these meaty wings their unsinkable crunch despite the fact that they're set on a pool of gooey sauce. The seasoning and fish sauce base work really well and set them apart in a city that mofo'ing *knows* chicken wings.Traditional Chicken Pho: Had to try something basic with no added bells or whistles. While not the best I've had, it's good with a nice mix of textures. The soup part is tasty, but I was hoping for a little more punch/layers in the flavors.Black Eyed Pea Curry Bowl: This place does not half-ass the veggie and vegan dishes which is awesome. Great dish with strong flavors in the peas. It's also just a beautiful mix of ingredients which should satisfy diners of any dietary persuasion.Dragon Lady Cocktail: The jalapeno and lemongrass syrup piqued my interest. Overall a nice drink with great presentation, though it's a bit sweet and light-ish on alcohol. That could all be good or bad depending on you.I liked their take on all of these dishes and would be glad to try out the rest of the menu!

I enjoy going to MoPho every once in a while. They have really good daily specials. I always stop by during lunch, everyone working there is pretty friendly, and the food comes out in a timely manner. The food options are good. This time, I tried the Korean BBQ Beef rice bowl, it tasted pretty good. There was a nice balance between the greens and the beef and the rice, but more protein in this bowl would have made it better.

New Orleans besides the great blend of culture, music, architecture, oral storytelling traditions, also has the best food in the country. I ate back to back at two restaurants owned by Chef Michael Gulotta- Maypop and Mopho. Maypop is an upscale Asian meets Cajun cuisine while Mopho blends Vietnamese with Cajun and Creole. At Maypop I had the coconut rice grits, bacon, smoldered pepper bbq shrimp and one of the best creme brûlée ever- Milk Tea Creme brûlée with black tea, cane sugar boba and cheese foam. Creme Brûlée with Boba!!! One of the best I've ever had.My friend and I after JazzFest went to Mopho where I started with a condensed milk Thai Tea with False River Spiced Rum and then had the crispiest and best GF chicken wings with a Vietnamese nuac mam caramel sauce, scallions and shared the GF crispy P&J fried oysters with Mopho Mayo, radish and pickled blue cheese. Those wings are incredible. One of the tastiest and interesting chicken wings you will ever eat. Maypop is more formal while Mopho is very casual, but they both serve innovative and outstanding dishes with lots of great choices for those who are Gluten Intolerant.

When they have chiang Mai (or khao soi) noodles- GET IT. It's like a soupy curry and they usually do something yummy like crispy pork belly or duck on it. I wish it was a regular item! Love it.