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Winter Restaurant Guide by Cuisine
VIETNAMESE
9 ROSES
1100 Stephens St., Gretna 366-7665
9 Roses is one of the big reasons for the West Bank's well-earned reputation
for excellent Vietnamese dining. And a big reason for that may be the "fondue" of
squid, shrimp or beef, which you then roll up with damp rice papers, vegetables
and herbs. Family-friendly dishes include the whole steamed fish seasoned with
soy sauce and topped with wok-fried scallions and ginger. 9 Roses also offers
a selection of Chinese dishes. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Thursday
through Tuesday. Credit cards.
FROSTY'S CAFFE
3400 Cleary Ave., Metairie 888-9600
Frosty's serves 80 different kinds of bubble tea, also known as tapioca pearl
drink; avocado is probably still the most popular, but other flavors include
everything from green tea, melon and mango to taro, mocha and vanilla latte.
You can also get Vietnamese dishes like pho or American-inspired food, like Greek
and Caesar salads. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards.
LEMON GRASS RESTAURANT
217 Camp St. (International House Hotel) 523-1200
www.lemongrassrest.com.
Chef Minh Bui's creative blend on Louisiana and his native Vietnam appears in
signature entrees like the Laque Duck: roasted five-spice duck breast with sweet
rice, baby bok choy and natural duck sauce. The Viet Bird Nest is sauteed scallops
and shrimps with fresh oriental vegetables on crispy noodles. Reservations recommended.
Breakfast and lunch weekdays, dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
PHO TAU BAY
113C Westbank Expwy., Gretna 368-9846
1565 Tulane Ave. 524-4669
3116 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie 780-1063
A longtime fixture for Vietnamese food in the New Orleans area, Pho Tau Bay
now has a third location in the CBD, across Tulane Avenue from Charity Hospital.
Order pho bo (beef noodle soup) at any location, or goi cuon: spring rolls that
contain shrimp, pork, fresh herbs, bean sprouts and rice noodles. No reservations.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday at all locations; breakfast,
lunch and dinner Sunday at the Gretna location. Credit cards.
PURPLE ROSES
1116 Tulane Ave. 566-0950
Throughout Lent, Purple Roses will be offering a seafood platter special
at lunch. Also new is the crawfish fried rice. Breakfast still carries the basics
such as eggs, grits, hash browns and pancakes. Lunch features entrees such as
Kung Pao chicken or shrimp with broccoli, plus rice, chow mein and a drink. The
pho, or soup, choices include a rice noodle sauce, fresh herbs and vegetables.
No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch Monday through Friday. Cash only.
$
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