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Winter Restaurant Guide by Cuisine
CHINESE
CHINA BLOSSOM
1801 Stumpf Blvd., Suite 8, Gretna 361-4598
www.chinablossomrestaurant.com
China Blossom has been on the West Bank for more than 14 years. The vast array
of Chinese specialties include the Tong Cho oysters, fried whole trout, grilled
shrimp and softshell crab topped with crawfish tails and smothered in a ginger-garlic
sauce. Special combination plates are available on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
Reservations accepted. Lunch Tuesday through Friday, dinner Tuesday through
Saturday, lunch and dinner Sunday. Credit cards. $$
CHINA ORCHID
704 S. Carrollton Ave. 865-1428
The same owners of the Golden Dragon offer similar healthy Chinese cooking
in the Mandarin, Szechuan and Hunan styles -- using fresh vegetables and
ingredients and a wide array of homemade sauces. For two decades, diners
have dived into favorites like the Gen. Tsao Chicken and The Emperor's Chow
Mein, with pan-fried noodles and chicken, beef, shrimp, pork and vegetables
in a brown sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards.
$
CHINA ROSE
125 Robert E. Lee Blvd. 283-3333
More than 300 authentic Chinese dishes grace the extensive China Rose
menu, including the Lucky Shrimp (shrimp boiled with green onions, ginger
and soybean sauce) and the China Rose Special Duck (tender duck marinated
in spices and stir-fried with bell peppers and bean sprouts). The colorful
Rainbow Scallops include fresh, jumbo scallops stir-fried with an assortment
of vegetables. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
CHINA TOWN GOURMET
3100 17th St., Metairie 834-9065
Try Gourmet versions of a wide range of noodles, including the Ja-Jing
Mien -- shrimp, pork and cucumber with black bean sauce on soft noodles --
and the Singapore Chow Fun, stir-fried shrimp and vegetables with rice noodles.
Favorites include the Gen. Tsao's chicken, Mongolian beef, and the Szechuan-style
eggplant. Ask about the lunch specials. No reservations. Lunch and dinner
daily. Credit cards. $$
DOFON'S NOODLE HOUSE
8128 Oak St. 861-9724
The former Chinese's Chinese's new name reflects some new directions
of the kitchen, including an emphasis on their soups, with the beef noodle
pho a specialty. However, many of the staples that combine the tastes of
Vietnam and China remain, such as entrees rich in seafood like the black
pepper shrimp, and choices of tilapia or filet mignon. Hot soups, crab Rangoon
and spring rolls are favorite ways to begin the meal. Reservations accepted.
Lunch Monday through Saturday, dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$
DONG PHUONG ORIENTAL BAKERY AND RESTAURANT
14207 Chef Menteur Hwy. 254-0214
During the chilly months, warm up with Dong Phuong's signature duck soup with
bok choy and shiitake mushrooms. The bakery sells fresh French bread, cream
puffs and other baked delights. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Wednesday through Monday. Credit cards. $
FENG SHUI
4201 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 883-9135
Feng Shui offers its own versions of favorites such as General Tso's
chicken: chunks of deep-fried chicken in a sweet, tangy sauce, garnished
with red chilies and scallions. Or sample fresh jumbo shrimp in a creamy
velvet sauce, garnished with candied pecans. Reservations accepted. Lunch
Monday through Saturday and dinner daily. $$
FIVE HAPPINESS
3605 S. Carrollton Ave. 482-3935
www.fivehappiness.com
The bustling Five Happiness offers popular Chinese favorites such as General
Tso chicken and Mongolian beef along with a number of signature dishes. One
house specialty is the Double Feature Szechwan Style, which consists of shrimp
and diced chicken with dried hot peppers and cashews. The shrimp fried rice
can be a side item or a meal in itself. Delivery available. Reservations accepted.
Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
FONG'S CHINESE RESTAURANT
2101 Williams Blvd., Kenner 467-9928, 469-8216
Lemon chicken is a Fong's favorite; it's available either off the menu
or as part of an all-you-can-eat buffet for lunch ($5.25) or dinner ($6.25).
Also popular is Fong's Triple Treat, which blends stir-fried shrimp, chicken,
roast pork, snow peas and Chinese vegetables. The Cantonese family dinners
include soup, rice or chow mein, egg rolls, tea and cookies. Reservations
accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Friday through Sunday. Credit
cards. $
GOLDEN DRAGON
4417 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 887-6081
From the same ownership as China Orchid comes similar healthy Chinese
cooking in the Mandarin, Szechuan and Hunan styles -- using fresh vegetables
and ingredients and a wide array of homemade sauces. Try the Sesame chicken,
marinated with sesame seed, fried and then sauteed with homemade semi-sweet
dark brown sauce. Homemade spring rolls and crab Rangoon are two appetizers.
Reservations for large parties only. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards.
$
KING BUFFET
601 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 837-4383
Opened last month, King Buffet has laid out a royal spread -- 150 items
if you're counting, with a mix of Chinese, American and Italian offerings.
Customers have been drawn to the hot and spicy shrimp, and the walnut shrimp.
Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
KUNG'S DYNASTY
1912 St. Charles Ave. 525-6669
Perhaps the only place Uptown to serve Fried Flaming Ice Cream, Kung's
is a hub for all varieties of Chinese cooking. Imperial Beef is stir-fried
in orange sauce to achieve a crispy, caramelized exterior. Honey Pecan Shrimp
tossed with broccoli is another regulars' favorite. Delivery available. Reservations
recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
MR. TAI'S
701 Metairie Road, Metairie 831-8610
Mr. Tai's has a reputation for upscale Chinese food and an innovative menu.
The restaurant takes full advantage of local seafood with dishes like the stir-fried
oysters in black bean sauce and the Hunan prawns, which are deep fried, then
tossed in a wok with fresh garlic, onion, ginger and sweet-and-sour sauce.
Landlubbers can try the Hunan beef: fried strips of steak flavored with a sauce
of wine, sugar, hot chiles and orange zest. Finish off the meal with fried
bananas in a sesame glaze. Reservations accepted. Lunch Monday through Friday,
dinner nightly. Credit cards. $$
P.F CHANG'S CHINA BISTRO
3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd. (Lakeside Shopping Center),
Metairie 828-5288
This savory bistro is the inspiration of fancier Chinese
cuisine, and can be found across the country. Mongolian Trio,
a spin-off of Mongolian Beef is a specialty, comes with beef,
shrimp, chicken, broccoli, white mushrooms, and green onions
in a mild dark sauce. A selection of 60 wines by the glass
and a list of reserves make this dining experience complete.
No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
RED STAR CHINESE
8330 Earhart Blvd. 861-1933
Combination plates are the option many take at the bustling Red Star, where
you can add shrimp fried rice and an egg roll to entree choices such as the
almond chicken noodle or General Tso chicken. An ideal snack or appetizer is
the crab Rangoon. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily.
Credit cards. $
TAN DINH
2005 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna 361-8008
Tan Dinh serves up Chinese classics on the West Bank. Two in particular
stand out: a homemade chicken rice noodle soup, and the rice with chicken,
half a Cornish hen (rotisserie), pickled carrots, dikon, cucumbers, sliced
tomatoes and lettuce. Also try the vermicelli with egg rolls and grilled
pork paste. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wednesday through Monday. Cash
only. $
THREE HAPPINESS
1900 Lafayette St., Gretna 368-1355
For Chinese favorites on the West Bank, try the barbecue quail at Three
Happiness: marinated, roasted and served with a lettuce and tomato salad.
Special occasions call for the Dinner Grill, and on the weekends there's
a Chinese breakfast served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations recommended
on weekends. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
TREY YUEN CUISINE OF CHINA
600 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville (985)626-4476
2100 N. Morrison Blvd., Hammond (985)345-6789
Trey Yuen is known for inventive Chinese cooking, where Cajun ingredients turn
up in unlikely places. Try, for example, the stir-fried alligator with mushrooms
and onions in oyster sauce. For something more traditional, try the Presidential
Chicken breast, sauteed in a spicy Szechuan sauce with straw mushrooms, bamboo
shoots, roasted peanuts and onions in a light oyster sauce. Reservations recommended
for parties of eight or more. Lunch Wednesday through Friday and Sunday, dinner
nightly at the Mandeville location; lunch Monday through Friday, dinner nightly
at the Hammond location. Credit cards. $$
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