Discover an unparalleled culinary experience at Nobu, the Japanese restaurant created by James Beard Award-winning Chef Nobu Matsuhisa. Located in the historic city of New Orleans, Chef Nobu will introduce his signature cuisine to Louisiana, setting a new standard for elevated Japanese dining in the heart of the Big Easy.
KIRA is a modern fusion of Japanese and Mediterranean cuisine and a cocktail lounge redefining the New Orleans dining scene, innovating "Vibe Dining." Designed with sleek, earthy tones and a lively, social atmosphere, KIRA offers a space where dining meets nightlife. Voted Best New Restaurant of 2026 by Where Y'at.We kindly request that no flash photography be used in the dining room.
Welcome to Social, where every meal is an invitation to connect. Our dishes are made to be enjoyed in good company, because the best moments happen around the table
The Kingsway is a fine dining Asian restaurant by Chef Ashwin Vilkhu, a 2025 James Beard Award nominee for Best Chef: South, and the next chapter from the family behind the acclaimed Saffron NOLA.Inspired by the deeply personal flavors of childhood dinners and the cultural crossroads of Asia, The Kingsway offers a contemporary interpretation of tradition—refined, intentional, and rooted in heritage.The four course tasting menu is an immersion in the culture and flavors of the Vilkhu family. A signature bar menu features dishes such as tuna tartare, calamari, and our signature Nitro Espresso Martini.Set in a Japandi-Scandinavian inspired space defined by clean lines, natural textures, and understated elegance, the dining room mirrors the philosophy of the kitchen: thoughtful, minimal, and quietly bold. Precision and warmth guide each guest experience, from the first pour to the last bite.
Sushi By Us is a guided, immersive fusion dining experience located inside Tacos del Cartel in New Orleans. Inspired by the balance and movement of a coral reef, Sushi By Us blends Japanese precision with subtle Mexican soul in a menu designed for sharing.More than a traditional sushi restaurant, the experience flows course by course, guided by a knowledgeable team that focuses on pacing, flavor, and connection. Fresh fish, refined technique, and thoughtful storytelling come together to create a dining experience meant to be shared, felt, and remembered.
Kenji Kazoku in Metairie, Louisiana, is the sister restaurant to New Orleans’s acclaimed Kenji Omakase, bringing chef Matthew Nguyen’s modern Japanese technique to a neighborhood setting on Metairie Road. The restaurant keeps the original’s focus on pristine seafood with fish direct from the Toyosu Fish Market in Japan, prepared and dry-aged in-house. Experience Omakase, "trust the chef", with 5-12 bites of nigiri, handrolls and crudo. The a la carte menu built is for sharing - think grilled octopus, luxe toro toast, Texas wagyu, and crispy rice dressed up with truffle.
The Kenji Omakase Experience is a multi-course menu created by the chef Matthew Nguyen, served at the sushi bar. There's limited seating Wednesday-Sunday with seatings at 5:45 and 8:30. All other guests are seated in the dining room with choice of table-side omakase or a la carte menuA traditional Japanese experience which guests leave themselves in the hands of chef and receive a meal which is seasonal, elegant, artistic and uses the finest ingredients. The chefs will take you on a tour around the world with ingredients from the Toyosu market while also highlighting the dry aging program used only at Kenji• We kindly decline requests to accommodate any dietary restrictions• A 3.95% credit card fee will be added to all non-cash payments• Service fee is added to parties of 5 or more and to go orders.
Food & Wine “Best New Chef” Yoshi Okai debuts Kira Omakase inside Kira (601 Tchoupitoulas St) in the Warehouse District. One of the country’s most electric chef personalities, Okai blends his high-energy, punk-rock spirit with a deeply personal approach to create a six-seat omakase experience rooted in the traditions of his hometown of Kyoto.The menu unfolds over 20 courses, showcasing seafood from Japan’s premier fish markets and regional ingredients from the Gulf, such as gulf shrimp and okra. The beverage program is led by sake sommelier Dusten Cook, formerly from Otoko.
LUVI is a delightfully cozy Asian restaurant from Chef Hao Gong, who was a Semi Finalist for the James Beard Award for Best Chef: South in 2020 and 2022. It was named after his daughters and is a love letter to his family and the many places Chef Hao has called home, from Shanghai to California to New Orleans.This hidden gem in the Uptown neighborhood of New Orleans features a 15 seat Chef's Counter where you can watch Chef Hao Gong at work. Chef Gong's artistic flair is only matched by the quality of the fish that he carefully selects daily. The menu at LUVI derives from his childhood in Shanghai to his culinary background in Japanese cuisine. LUVI presents guests with food that is playful, soulful, and a visual delight. We hope you enjoy!
