China Orchid satisfies Riverbend diners with hearty portions of Chinese dishes at reasonable prices. The cozy restaurant, remodeled in 2009, serves up all of the traditional chicken, beef, and seafood favorites like General Tso’s Chicken, Beef with Broccoli and Black Bean Shrimp, in addition to chef’s specials and vegetarian entrees. Drop into China Orchid midday for a specially priced lunch combo that includes a full portion of selected entrees, shrimp and pork fried rice, and an egg roll.
Located ten minutes from the Central Business District and Bourbon Street, this Asian fare was voted 'Best Mandarin Chinese Restaurant' by New Orleans Magazine. Five Happiness Restaurant is airy and open with Chinese artifacts and art throughout. Traditional Chinese dishes top the bill in this reasonably priced, yet sophisticated, eatery. The appetizers include Beef Teriyaki and smoked fish, and entrees are the best in town with Mined shrimp in bird's nest and Chinese backed duck.
August Moon is a unique restaurant that offers both authentic Chinese and Vietnamese dishes on an extensive menu. If you don't see your favorite dish on the menu, just ask the chef to prepare it. They are most accommodating! August Moon offers take out service that is very popular with the locals. They even have a delivery service if you don't want to jump in the car and pick up your food. The atmosphere is casual and what would be expected of a Chinese restaurant. It is a great place for an inexpensive lunch or dinner with family or friends. Vegetarian friendly.
If you are on a budget and want to enjoy Chinese fast food then visit Man Chu Food Store and Chinese Kitchen. This is a small and cosy restaurant that specializes in serving the best Chicken Wings and other dishes like egg rolls, Ya-Ka-Mein, Beef Noodle Soup and NOLA(a local delicacy with Chinese and American influence). So if you are in Downtown, New Orleans drop by at Manchu and enjoy Chinese Street Food and the best Fried Chicken wings you have ever had.
