re: Hidden food gems in Baton Rouge

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how did ginos or Louisiana lagniappe get mentioned in a “hidden gems” thread anyway? You can argue they aren’t gems but neither are in any way hidden

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for real. i was hoping for more stuff like "get the fried shrimp at Serop's" and shite like that.

The wings at TJ Ribs on Seigen are the best there are. Smokey, large, 5 whole wings in a serving are almost too much.

The pizza at Roman's on Bluebonnet/Perkins is very good. Chicken schwarma version or gyro.

The ravioli with vodka sauce at La Contea is great. That whole place is great and I rarely hear anyone talk about it. Their pasta is as good as the usual Italian places, and a good bit cheaper (although to be fair they don't pile it on your plate so it probably is the same value).

This may not exist anymore, but the meatloaf with brown gravy at the gas station on Highland at the interstate used to be incredible.

Someone already mentioned Cafe Mimi, but they are great. Not only is their Vietnamese food good.. their breakfast biscuits are homemade and delicious. I like the bacon/egg/cheese one.

This one is a little more popular, but the Crispy Fish Curry at Chow Yum Phat is, in my opinion, the best entree on the menu. Their Hot Honey Wings are also outstanding, and the Miso Fresh Salad (a cold noodle salad) are great too. Most people just get their ramen and bao, but I find those 3 dishes better.

At Superior, there's a dish called Pollo Tapado. It is under the fajitas section I think. It is a massive amount of their mesquite chicken served with creamed spinach on top. You can get this dish in steak version also, but their chicken is brined and then marinated for 24 hours so it is top notch. Again, I know Superior is popular but this dish is slept on. Their baby back ribs are also great.

They don't post them online, but the dry erase board in Wahada has their off menu rolls and specials and they blow the regular menu out of the water. I recommend the Katie Salad and the Burning Man roll.

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No one seems to really care that Gino's is some really good italian food
it'e been there forever

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I'm trying to understand how you think this is true

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So is this at all serop’s? I work by the one on coursey

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I dont think they have it at the Serops Express locations, just the full menu Serops on Corporate and Perkins by Pennington (thats the only one I go to)

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When I lived in BR Gino's was hit and miss. The two worst tuna steaks I have ever gotten was at Gino's and Ruffino's in Lafayette. There was so much ribbon in them I had to use a knife.

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Well to be fair I don't believe either one is known for their grilled tuna. That would be the last thing I would order.

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The ravioli with vodka sauce at La Contea is great. That whole place is great and I rarely hear anyone talk about it. Their pasta is as good as the usual Italian places, and a good bit cheaper (although to be fair they don't pile it on your plate so it probably is the same value).

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La Contea is pretty good and you are right there is not much mention of it. The service has always been top notch too.

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Spicy tuna lovers at Sushi Yama. Best 25$ appetizer I've ever had.

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I went to Aki a couple weeks ago and Oui (old Yama owner) fixed me up a sampler for my birthday that included this. absolutely incredible

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Tony’s seafood muffaletta

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100%

The meatball sub at Phil's Oyster bar is best in the city
Chicken Parm from Pinettas. Rotolos surprisingly has a great chicken parm that comes out in cast iron
The cheeseburger at Albashas is pretty damn good
The chicken tenders at Hannah Q might just be the best in the city. Ask for the rocket sauce to dip it in