(504) 866-1119
8433 Oak St
New Orleans,
LA
70118
29.9498
-90.1326
Neighborhoods: Uptown - Carrollton, Leonidas
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The Scene – Ninja had to move out of its close quarters to accommodate the crowds that would gather for it's first rate sushi and other Japanese fare. Though things can still get crowded with students, Uptown regulars and young families toting small children, it's worth it. – – The Food – The sushi bar dominates the house and the menu, but meat-eaters will also find a fair amount of traditional grilled teriyaki options, as well as tempura, donburi (rice topped with fish or meat) and noodle dishes. Always start by asking the sushi chef about the day's fresh catch. A…
11/29/08
Best sushi ever!
by crackberry2
I've lived in New Orleans for about 5 months now and I've lived in Baton rouge prior to that my whole life. I've been to every sushi restaurant in BR and Ninja doesn't compare to any of them. Ninja's sushi is the most fresh and well prepared sushi I've ever had. A lot of times I feel like I've been served sushi that has been made 2 hours prior to my ordering but at Ninja you know everything is made (quite neatly) after you order. I don't eat raw sushi so for the cooked stuff I recommend the BBQ Yellowtail roll, Rock N' Roll and Salmon roll(it's under the appetizer section). SO GOOD! Oh and yes the 1st floor is kinda scary but don't let it scare you away!
- Pros: fresh sushi, service
- Cons: the entrance/1st floor. why can't they just fix it?!
05/30/08
Best Sushi I have ever had!!!
by ChrisTorano
I used to work at Ninja along time ago, and this is where I was introduced to sushi. They make everything in house (sauces etc.). Momo (the owner), is very strict about the quality of her food, and would often get on me if the rice was not made correctly (you wouldn't think it was that important, but trust me...it is). I heard her once say that she would rather not serve tuna (the most popular sushi) then serve fish that wasn't up to par, and that was on a Friday night! I have had American style Sushi all over Louisiana, Florida, Texas, New York, California...and have not find anything that compares in taste, portion size or price. My favorites are the 1/2 tuna 1/2 fresh salmon box, bbq yellowtail roll, special eel roll, cajun tuna tataki sashimi, home-made gyoza, ninja salad (you get a little free if you sit at the sushi bar), mochi ice cream, & toro if they have it (they don't lie like other sushi bars). If you go down to Jazzfest they used to have a booth there, too! I make it a point to eat there everytime I go back to New Orleans. If you go, ask for Mr. Johnny (the other owner) & buy him a shot of Jager on me!!!
- Pros: FOOD, FOOD, FOOD! Haunted House at Halloween!
- Cons: Stairs!!!
04/16/08
GregYoungster is Crazy
by ProphetPower
I dont know what ninja you went to but your view is horribly screwed up. If you go to any other major city restaurant you can easily pay 100 bucks for just one person and get a lower quantity of food. i just took 3 friends who are from all over the contry, one from houston another from maryland and another from denver and they all said that ninja was the cheapest sushi they had ever seen. They also said it was the best they had ever tasted. Anyways just to let people know, the dark dungenous feel of thewaiting room dwnstairs was done on purpose. The intent in the beginning was to design the waiting area as a new orleans bar. most bars you go into, especially maple leaf just down theroad, has the same exact feel. The only problem that was encountered was that there is a church one block over. according to city code ninja was not allowed to call it a bar anymore. instead it is now called the "waiting" room with a bar feel. For anyone who feels it awkward for the bartender tell you wether or not to go up. this is necessary. or would you rather go upstairs and have the host/hostess tell you that the restaurant is full and you have to go back downstairs. it also prevents the host/hostess running up and down the stairs constantly. i all may seem to look wierd and unorganized but behind the scenes, there is a method to the madness. also, service is understandably a little slow but there are a few things to consider there as well. half of the wait staff are college students with very little concern for customers and their jobs. the problem is that they are usually the only ones that go in for hire. therefore there is little choice in quality of servers. furthermore if they fired them all then they would have a wait staff at all now would they.
- Pros: sushi is the best in town, cheap, atmosphere excellent
- Cons: none
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