08/23/08

Great Food!

by simi81

We were in New Orleans recently and after a searching a while about restaurants that serve vegetarian food, we stumbled onto Bennachin and decided to give it a try. Needless to say we were not disappointed. For appetizers we had black-eyed pea fritters which were really good. Then I got Nbodle without beef for my entree and my husband got some chicken dish. Both of us enjoyed our entrees and left the restaurant happy.

• Pros: Food

12/25/07

still my favorite restaurant

by shazza1000

I moved from New Orleans over 3 years ago & I miss this place most of all. I brought all my visitors to this restaurant & they all loved it. I still recommend it to friends who will be visiting the city. Try the peanut stew - which can be made vegetarian. I still have cravings!

• Pros: great food
• Cons: does anything else matter?

07/21/07

Great Group Experience

by stdunn

We called ahead for a 7:00p dinner for 9 people on a Friday. The table was ready when we arrived. The appetizers ($3 - $5) were all great, especially the chicken and the blackeyed pea/eggplant/smoked fish "cake". The lamb was stewed and served w/ broccoli, and the grilled fish entree was perfectly cooked, flaky and moist with great spices. There is no entree more than $12.95, and there was plenty of food on each plate. I always get the ginger drink ($1.50) which is a combination of spicy (ginger) and sweet (honey?) that is very refreshing. If you want alcohol, you'll have to bring your own. We brought two bottles of wine, and they provided the glasses (no charge). With 9 full bellies and including a >20% tip, each person spent $20. It is a very relaxed atmoshpere and prompt service when you ask for something. This was such a great dinner, I signed up just to review it. Thus, this is my 1st review. Go to Bennachin.

• Pros: food, atmoshphere, location
• Cons: parking, heat

02/06/07

Consistently excellent food and an example of New Orleans' rich palate

by elsbet

This is a long-time favorite of ours. We always, always take out-of-town visitors here so they can experience the richness of the variety of cuisines to be found in modern NOLA, and understand the West African origins of such signature dishes as gumbo and jambalaya. The food is always carefully prepared; don't expect to rush through your meal. Vegans and vegetarians will find plenty to enjoy here, so it's a great place to go when you're in a group of people with varied tastes to satisfy. And keep an eye out for their booth at Jazz Fest! One more thing--after Katrina, they've been cash-only. If you forget, there's an ATM across the street at Verti Marte.

• Pros: Excellent food, every visit.
• Cons: Service is slow--not negligent, just relaxed.

12/09/06

Great for a casual meal - great for vegetarians!

by oeil21

Skip in here before 3 to take advantage of the lunch specials - lots of choices for under 6$. My favorite is the spinach with coconut rice and fried plantains. Don't miss the black eyed pea fritters for an appatizer and try one of their specialty drinks. You can try this resteraunt while not missing out on New Orleans favorites like Red Beans and Rice or Jambalaya - skip the bourbon street dives this is what New Orleans is all about - great food!

• Pros: Many vegetarian options
• Cons: Somewhat slow service

08/22/06

Great Food at a Great Price!

by drose0321

One of the best restaurants in town! The food is great. Lots of vegetarian dishes. Give the ginger drink a try it's unique and refreshing on a hot New Orleans day. The service is slow, but very friendly. Relax and enjoy.

• Pros: Great food, great price, French Quater Location
• Cons: Service is slow

06/12/06

Billed as a "a taste of Africa," serving native foods of Cameroon and Gambia.

by Contributor

In Short
Native dishes such as the shrimp Creole-like shipa-shipa and the restaurant's namesake African jambalaya show links between the cuisines of West Africa and Louisiana. Others, such as ndole--spinach, ground peanuts and ginger over coconut rice--offer never-before-tasted flavors. The menu is extensive, like a journey over virgin territory and full of culinary adventure. Bennachin is popular with the takeout crowd. If you plan to sit in, be patient. Service is slow. One particular dish even requires an hour-and-a-half lead-time.

01/01/05

great food and great prices

by tankgrrl

You can't find such good food for such a good price anywhere else in the French Quarter. The service was a bit slow, but it appeared to be such because there were so many people coming to pick up take-out and it seems as though only one family works there. The food is wonderful though and if I lived in town I'd eat there a minimum of once a week.

• Pros: food, friendliness, value