Little Tokyo Veterans - Metairie

It was quite the culinary adventure that my party of eight and I embarked upon in our quest for sushi and noodles. While most of the dishes were satisfying, an unexpected turn of events threw a wrench into what was otherwise a delightful evening. The sushi and noodles were the highlights of the evening. Fresh, delicious, and presented with an evident flair for artistry, they were the embodiment of Japanese cuisine's finesse. Their remarkable flavors danced on our taste buds, offering a symphony of textures and tastes that were both comforting and exciting. Unfortunately, the chicken wings didn't echo the same narrative. They arrived to our table a glaring 25 minutes after being ordered an unsettling delay that had us questioning their preparation. Upon arrival, their visual appeal was underwhelming. With a pale, light brown color that skewed towards white, they lacked the inviting golden hue often associated with well prepared, crispy wings. The aroma they exuded further emphasized our growing apprehensions. A pungent whiff of what seemed to be old oil was unmistakable. Instead of smelling like appetizingly seasoned, fried chicken, the scent suggested a lapse in the freshness of the cooking medium. The unfortunate circumstance with the chicken wings detracted from the overall experience, which is a shame given the restaurant's otherwise commendable offerings. Here's hoping this was an isolated incident, not reflective of the establishment's usual standards. Our gastronomical journey was further marred by an unfortunate encounter with our waitress, Jennifer. It was shocking and disconcerting to experience her blatant disregard for customer service and basic decency. She consistently interrupted me, refusing to allow a moment for me to express my concerns about the chicken wings. This behavior, in itself, was poor form for anyone in the hospitality industry. It hampered any form of constructive dialogue that could have potentially led to a solution. What was even more disturbing was Jennifer's unapologetically prejudiced behavior towards her employers, the Chinese owners of the restaurant. Such racially insensitive comments have no place in any setting, let alone a diverse and multicultural environment such as a restaurant. Despite the clear issues with the chicken wings, Jennifer also showed a lack of flexibility and service recovery skills. Instead of offering to remove the dish from our bill or presenting any alternatives, she offered no solutions whatsoever. This lack of understanding in handling customer grievances further deepened our dissatisfaction with the service. This experience, unfortunately, cast a shadow over what could have been a delightful dining experience. It highlighted a crucial need for this establishment to address not just its food preparation standards, but also its staff training and sensitivity towards race and culture.

Little Tokyo, We stopped by and realized we forgot our masks in the truck. Someone inside saw that we stopped in our tracks to retrieve our masks and decided to speed walk to the open sign and turn it off. You should update your closing time. Frequently spotted at your establishment

This place is okay for late night sushi. I 'll admit, I have a favorite sushi spot. But they were closed when our sushi craving hit, so we tried out Little Tokyo. This is my SIL 's preferred sushi chain . Although she recommended the location on Causeway, this location is a bit closer to home. We ordered two rolls and two orders of pot stickers to go. It was pretty busy, especially for 9:30 at night. The service was fast and friendly, I walked right up to the bar in the back and I was in and out in no time. The prices were average, not very different from my regular spot. The big difference here was the quality of ingredients. Something in our typical rolls (tuna avocado, +asparagus) was not fresh I think it was the asparagus. They were edible, but something was off. The pot stickers were just okay, too. I would have liked a little more browning on them, but otherwise they were average. All in all, not a horrible place to grab late night sushi in Metairie. There aren 't many other options after a certain time, so it is what it is. I would go back if it were the same circumstances (late night), but I will definitely try to get an order in at our regular spot before they close in the future.

Let me start off with I can't believe I've never been here before. I've passed it a thousand times. What was I thinking???? My daughter suggested we go for her boyfriends birthday tonight, as it is their favorite place. I am SO glad we did. Let me tell you about the food. It's amazing ,they had a hot pot and you rarely find that. Super yummy , we got a bunch of stuff. It's extremely reasonably priced. AND the dessert selection is bigger than any Asian type restaurant I've ever been too. Cute, quirky atmosphere. I'm not passing it up ever again

While the phone usually eats first, in this instance that didn't really happen! I love this location of little Tokyo because they have really good cooked rolls, which I love, and they have some of the best fried rice compared to neighboring sushi and hibachi spots. They're super quick and tentative, and the vibes are really nice and relaxing. There's super Mario and other anime decor, and it's a quick in-n-out spot compared to the larger location with karaoke. I typically get a roll and the bento #3 which is enough for my partner and I to split. The bento comes with a soup or salad, fried rice, 3 yakitori sticks, crab salad, and tempura shrimp and veggies. It's the perfect sampler of food if you're indecisive and want a smaller portion of many things on the menu.