Jambalaya Shoppe vs Pot and Paddle

They're the same place, basically, with different signs. Pot and Paddle was started by the owners of a Jambalaya Shoppe franchise that burnt down, so they REALLY are pretty much the same place.

The jambalaya is okay, but I'm not a huge jambalaya fan. When I want a good Cajun gumbo and don't want to make it myself, either one will do in Baton Rouge. However, around Lafayette, I'm not so sure they're going to be able to compete with the local places. Their roast (Pot and Paddle, at least. Don't know if Jambalaya Shoppe does one), again, is okay but there are going to be way better local places around Lafayette.

In short, for the Baton Rouge area, they're interchangable and pretty good, but I think around Lafayette, they're going to be outclassed by a good number of the local places.

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the rice doesn't meld together like a good jambalaya.

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Am I the only one who likes par boiled rice in his jambalaya?

The reason restaurants use parboiled rice is because it can be held longer - whether it's in a jambalaya or something else. It's OK, but I prefer regular long grain. Also, chefs like the way the grains are separate, not sticking together.

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Pot and Paddle is to greasy like friend rice....the rice doesn't meld together like a good jambalaya

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Its like that sometimes but I have had really good batches as well. I've noticed Pot and Paddle consistently puts a lot more meat in their servings than Jambalaya Shoppe.

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Am I the only one who likes par boiled rice in his jambalaya?

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Yes!

I find P&P's jambalaya to be their weakest offering


Their specials, especially the pork stew are usually much better.

At least in Gonzales Jambalaya Shoppe >>>>>>>>>> Pot and Paddle. P&P tastes like white rice with kitchen bouquet all over it.

JS puts a ton of meat. At least they do at the Houma location.