CHINESE
AUGUST MOON 3635 Prytania St. 899-5129 Chinese and Vietnamese specialties dominate the menu. The most popular dishes are the fresh rice-paper spring roll with choice of shrimp, pork, or chicken. Word has it that the orange chicken here is a lot more than average, with a homemade sauce to prove it. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, till midnight Friday and Saturday. Delivery available. Credit cards. $
CAFE EAST 4628 Rye St., Metairie 888-0078; www.cafeastnola.com This upscale, eclectic Chinese restaurant swears by all-fresh ingredients and no MSG for a funky, flavorful menu that includes intriguingly named dishes like the Screamer Oyster appetizer and the Wow Lobster. The chef's recommendations include the goat cheese spring rolls served with a soy lime dipping sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
CHINA BLOSSOM 1801 Stumpf Blvd., Suite 8, Gretna 361-4598 China Blossom's minimalist Asian decor creates a simple, modern, Zen-like setting to enjoy spicy specialties like the signature grilled shrimp, sauteed with fresh mushrooms in a dry wok. Also recommended are the pecan-glazed shrimp, served with crispy rice noodles. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tuesday through Friday and Sunday, dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $$
CHINA DOLL 830 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey 366-1111 All the Cantonese classics that Americans love so much can be found at this West Bank spot. Fans swear by the lo mein, such as the Triple Dragon. Of course, crab Rangoon is terrific way to start, and the Gen. Tso always pleases. Check out their lunch specials for some great deals. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
CHINA ORCHID 704 S. Carrollton Ave. 865-1428 The menu at China Orchid gives diners a culinary tour through the provinces of China, with Mandarin, Hunan and Szechuan dishes all represented. The Emperor's Chow Mein is a regal feast with a bounty of beef, chicken, shrimp, pork and vegetables tossed with pan-fried noodles. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
CHINA ROSE 125 Robert E. Lee Blvd. 283-3333 Signature dishes at China Rose include the special duck, shredded and sauteed with bell peppers in a spicy brown sauce, as well as the seafood pot -- shrimp, scallops, and crawfish sauteed with fresh vegetables and topped with a light white sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
CHUN LEE RESTAURANT 1101 Elmwood Park Blvd., Jefferson 733-8562 For nearly a quarter century, Chun Lee has been delighting regular diners with favorites like rumaki shrimp wrapped in bacon, and specials like the Seven Stars chicken, stuffed with ham and served over vegetables. Hot and sour soup is also a longtime favorite. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
DOUBLE DRAGON 8236 Hwy. 23, Belle Chasse 433-4333 Lobster is the star of the show at Double Dragon, served any of five ways; plain steamed, Cantonese style, 'salt-and-pepper' or with ginger or garlic sauces. Other specialties include the Garlic Delight, shrimp and chicken served in a spicy brown sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner served daily. Credit cards. $
EASTERN CHINESE AND JAPANESE RESTAURANT 1801 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey 368-0788 For Chinese options, the black-pepper dusted steak dinner comes covered in stir-fried vegetables. Sushi tops the Japanese side for most customers, though appetizers such as the Edamame Beans are star attractions. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
FIVE HAPPINESS 3605 S. Carrollton Ave. 482-3935; www.fivehappiness.com House specialties include the Sizzling Go-Ba, a combination of chicken, beef, shrimp and vegetables served on a sizzling plate with crispy rice. Also try the locally influenced pecan shrimp crusted in sesame seeds. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
FONG'S CHINESE RESTAURANT 2101 Williams Blvd., Kenner 467-9928 Fong's suggests the subgum wonton, fried crispy wontons and a combination of mushrooms, fresh shrimp, chicken, bamboo shoots and water chestnuts blended with Fong's special sauce. Or go light with sai fun with shrimp and pork on bean threads. Brunch, lunch, dinner and late night daily. Delivery available. Credit cards. $
GOLDEN DRAGON 4417 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 887-6081 Start with a crispy spring roll or the crab Rangoon, then move on to the sesame chicken, marinated with sesame seeds, fried and sauteed with a sweet bronze sauce. Reservations for large parties only. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
HONG KONG RESTAURANT 7400 Lakeshore Drive 282-1511 Seafood and beef lovers alike will take interest in Hong Kong's menu as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. The Crystal Shrimp is marinated in wine and garlic and prepared alongside stir-fried Chinese vegetables, while a beef filet comes with a wine, butter and basil sauce. Reservations recommended for parties of six or more. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
MANDARIN HOUSE CHINESE BUFFET 1545 Lapalco, Harvey 263-5333; 3400 Holiday Drive, Metairie 352-5608; 3501 Severn Ave., Metairie 779-0888 Mandarin House, now with three locations, keeps its customers happy with inexpensive buffets of both Chinese and American dishes. A meal here might include fried chicken, pepper steak, baked salmon, fried rice and egg rolls. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
P.F. CHANG'S CHINA BISTRO 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd. (Lakeside Shopping Center), Metairie 828-5288; www.pfchangs.com Choose one of the 50 wines by the glass to complement fillets of salmon over vegetables in lemon pepper sauce or the pork flank in Sichuan sauce. A limited number of reservations available. Lunch and dinner daily, late night on weekends. Credit cards. $$
RED PALACE CHINESE RESTAURANT 1025 Westbank Expwy., Harvey 366-7071 Red Palace tempts diners from the moment they sit with Tastes of the Tropics, a long list of fruity, fun-to-drink cocktails. The food menu consists of family-style dinners, plus a number of beef, seafood, chicken and pork dishes. Lunch specials range from $5.25 to $5.95 and feature favorites such as pepper steak and sweet and sour pork. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tuesday to Sunday. $$
RED STAR CHINESE 8330 Earhart Blvd. 861-1933 A fiery rendition of General Tso's chicken and the spicy crispy shrimp are the specialties here. Egg rolls or an order of shrimp fried rice can be added to any entree and the combination plates are excellent for diners who can't choose just one dish. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $
TAN DINH 1705 Lafayette St., Gretna 361-8008 Check out the tapioca pearl drinks in strawberry, mango, peach, avocado and passion fruit flavors. Seek comfort in the chicken noodle soup and beef noodle soup. Indulge in the sticky rice plate with marinated roasted chicken. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wednesday through Monday. Cash only. $
TEA GARDEN 1918 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 833-0668 The Tea Garden serves good food at reasonable prices and a relaxed atmosphere. Try the Seafood Worbar, which consists of sauteed shrimp, scallops, crawfish and crab flavored with wine and served in a light brown sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Delivery available. Credit cards. $
THREE HAPPINESS 199 Lafayette St., Gretna 368-1355 Three Happiness' vast but reasonably-priced menu offers a variety of traditional Chinese, Mandarin and Cantonese dishes and Vietnamese cuisine. The managers recommend the roast duck, barbecue quail or spring rolls. Reservations recommended on weekends. Lunch and dinner daily, breakfast Saturday-Sunday. Credit cards. $$
TREY YUEN CUISINE OF CHINA 600 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville (985) 626-4476; 2100 N. Morrison Blvd., Hammond (985) 345-6789 Try the honey-pecan shrimp: large Gulf shrimp glazed with a creamy coating and served on honey-roasted pecans. Or hunt for the stir-fried alligator with mushrooms and onions in oyster sauce. Reservations recommended for parties of eight or more. Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
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