Zara's deli offers an array of po-boys, seafood platters, whole rotisserie chickens, muffulettas and spinach and seafood quiches. No reservations. 4838 Prytania St.: breakfast, lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sun.; 2042 Prytania St.: breakfast, lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $
Traditional Japanese cuisine is available into the wee hours every night, and there are libations such as ginger beer and coconut-lemongrass sake. Cash only. Open Tue.-Sun. No smoking. Full restaurant menu.
The deli serves gourmet sandwiches, soups, salads and daily specials. Sandwiches are assembled on pumpernickel, rye, multi-grain or sourdough bread and come with kettle chips, coleslaw or fruit cocktail. In the smoked salmon salad, sliced smoked salmon is served over chopped romaine topped with red onions, hard boiled eggs, capers, fresh parsley, honey-mustard dressing, sour cream and crostini croutons. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $
Wasabi offers a wide range of Japanese cuisine and special sushi rolls. The yellow dragon roll features snow crab, cucumber, avocado and smelt row inside, and is topped with fresh salmon, lemon, green onions and special sauce. The firecracker roll bundles snow crab, spicy tuna, smelt roe and crunchy batter. Reservations accepted. Frenchmen Street: lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Pontchartrain Boulevard: lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
Voodoo gets its mojo working with a selection of house-made sauces. Beef brisket is sprinkled with a dry rub and smoked for 14 hours over oak and pecan wood. Other meat options include pulled pork, ribs, Cajun smoked sausage and jerk chicken. Cornbread souffle is offered as a side. Delivery available from some locations. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $
Sandwiches and meals to go are offered until midnight at this French Quarter hub. The slab of macaroni and cheese is worth its weight in carbs. Nutritious options include steamed broccoli and green beans. Limited delivery. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner and late-night daily. Credit Cards. $
Appetizers include breadsticks stuffed with cheese, jalapenos and garlic. The Vegan-ator pizza is cheese-free and features tomato sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, yellow squash, purple onions, whole garlic, fresh mushrooms, jalapenos, pineapple, kalamata olives and crushed red pepper flakes. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
The Asian grilled chicken salad combines grilled chicken, spring mix and romaine lettuces, cucumbers, pickled carrots, tomatoes, roasted peanuts, red onions, vermicelli and peanut vinaigrette. Mama's pad thai offers a choice of chicken or shrimp over flat rice noodles stir-fried with onions, garlic, bean sprouts, peanuts and spicy sauce. Reservations accepted. Breakfast daily, lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
The BBLTA sandwich includes bacon, Brie, lettuce, tomato and avocado dressed with mayonnaise and Dijon mustard on whole wheat toast. The Terrazu shrimp salad combines butter lettuce, chopped romaine, hearts of palm, tomato and avocado with a house-made tarragon vinaigrette. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $
The signature Tennou roll is a tempura-fried combination of red snapper, snow crab, avocado, cream cheese and smelt roe and is topped with eel sauce and spicy mayo. The Sexiest Man Alive roll is a bundle of snow crab, spicy tuna, fresh tuna, salmon, avocado and asparagus, topped with spicy mayo, eel sauce, smelt roe and scallions. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
Goat biryani is served with curry-spiced basmati rice. The Tandoori barbecue platter includes a chicken leg and breast, beef seekh kebab, a choice of rice or naan, and mint and yogurt chutney. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
Chiles rellenos (stuffed peppers), homemade tamales, burritos and tacos filled with everything from beef to cactus make for a solid menu of traditional Mexican fare. Wash down chips and spicy guacamole and salsa with cold bottles of Mexican Coca-Cola (made with sugar instead of corn syrup). No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.- Sat. Credit cards. $
The vegetable korma is a mix of vegetables cooked in a sauce with cheese, cream, raisins and nuts. The seekh kebab masala features ground lamb mixed with spices, green pepper and tomato cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
Tan Dinh offers a voluminous menu of Vietnamese dishes. Chicken wings are simmered in a pan with spicy lemon grass sauce. Grilled pork spring rolls also include vermicelli, lettuce and rice paper. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $
Taj Mahal is one of New Orleans' longtime favorites for Indian cuisine. There are many vegetarian dishes and curried options like mutton. "Italian dosa" are thin rice crepes filled with pasta, fresh vegetables and cheese and topped with marinara. A buffet is offered for lunch. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$