Ninja Restaurant
New Orleans, LA 70118-2045
Phone: (504) 866-1119
- Price:
- $
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm, Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10:30pm , Sat 12pm-10:30pm
Editorial Review for Ninja Restaurant – by Pableaux Johnson
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 beautifully presented rainbow roll is both an artistic wonder and a bargain at well under 10 bucks. The grilled yellowtail neck appetizer, though conceptually challenging, is a smoky, flaky wonder of the sea.
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User Reviews for Ninja Restaurant
11/29/2008 Posted 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?!
05/30/2008 Posted 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!!!
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