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Serious new restaurant in Nola - Mister Mao (formerly Dick n Jenny’s)
Posted on 7/21/21 at 10:51 pm
Posted on 7/21/21 at 10:51 pm
Long awaited opening for Mister Mao is this Saturday. I was fortunate to go to a soft opening last night.
Plain and simple there is no restaurant in Nola like this. Definitely on the foodie end of the spectrum with a real hip/funky atmosphere but the food is absurd. They even have a dim sum cart that randomly rolls through restaurant and you can grab a small plate, off-menu item for a few bucks on the fly.
Items on the cart last night included ancho braised beef empanada, crab and shitake ginger salad, and desert small bites.
It was easily the most unique New Orleans dining experience I’ve had in several years.
Chef is Cambodian and makes exciting food. Highly recommend.
Plain and simple there is no restaurant in Nola like this. Definitely on the foodie end of the spectrum with a real hip/funky atmosphere but the food is absurd. They even have a dim sum cart that randomly rolls through restaurant and you can grab a small plate, off-menu item for a few bucks on the fly.
Items on the cart last night included ancho braised beef empanada, crab and shitake ginger salad, and desert small bites.
It was easily the most unique New Orleans dining experience I’ve had in several years.
Chef is Cambodian and makes exciting food. Highly recommend.
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Posted on 7/21/21 at 11:28 pm to Blackfield
I had no idea that yellow sign in front said Mister Mao. Can’t wait to try it out!
Posted on 7/21/21 at 11:34 pm to Blackfield
Read the Eater or Nola.com article about it the other day, and it sounds awesome. I’m super intrigued by the different ethnic influences mixed together.
Dick and Jenny’s was down right terrible the last time I went, so glad something new and innovative is taking its place.
Dick and Jenny’s was down right terrible the last time I went, so glad something new and innovative is taking its place.
Posted on 7/22/21 at 12:32 am to Blackfield
You had me at dim sum cart
Posted on 7/22/21 at 7:45 am to Blackfield
Yeah been looking forward to this one for awhile. It will probably be a month or two before I can make it but definitely on my must try list, along with San Lorenzo.
Posted on 7/22/21 at 7:58 am to Blackfield
Unfortunately it will be shut down in a few weeks
Posted on 7/22/21 at 9:11 am to Fun Bunch
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Fun Bunch
How was Costera last night? This new places intrigues me.
Posted on 7/22/21 at 9:26 am to glassman
That wasn't me. I ate at home last night 
Posted on 7/22/21 at 9:55 am to Fun Bunch
dammit!!!
Posted on 7/22/21 at 9:56 am to glassman
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How was Costera last night? This new places intrigues me.
I went the weekend before last, and it was fantastic!
Posted on 7/22/21 at 10:13 am to Jack Daniel
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Unfortunately it will be shut down in a few weeks
Just like the benevolent chairman Mao would've done
Posted on 7/22/21 at 10:13 am to LouisianaLady
It is so damn good. I live one block away.
Posted on 7/22/21 at 10:34 am to glassman
The Mixed Roasted Mushrooms with Sourdough Croutons and Warm Egg Yolk from Costera may be one of my favorite dishes.
Posted on 7/22/21 at 10:43 am to glassman
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How was Costera last night
The answer to "how was Costera" is always "amazing." Don't think I've ever had anything short of excellent there.
Posted on 7/22/21 at 10:45 am to BlackCoffeeKid
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The Mixed Roasted Mushrooms with Sourdough Croutons and Warm Egg Yolk from Costera may be one of my favorite dishes.
Yes! I would never normally order this, but someone else did and I damn near ate the entire plate.
The shrimp dish is also excellent.
Posted on 7/22/21 at 10:51 am to LouisianaLady
Yeah Costera is one of my faves, been a few months though
Posted on 7/22/21 at 11:17 am to LouisianaLady
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The shrimp dish is also excellent.
It is awesome. Kicks arse on the usual NOLA style BBQ shrimp.
Posted on 7/22/21 at 11:17 am to lionward2014
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The answer to "how was Costera" is always "amazing." Don't think I've ever had anything short of excellent there.
100%
Posted on 7/22/21 at 12:16 pm to glassman
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How was Costera last night? This new places intrigues me
That was supposed to be me. Had to cancel last minute. Might try again tonight, but doubtful.
Everytime I try to go get the paella something seems to happen.
Posted on 7/22/21 at 1:39 pm to lionward2014
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different ethnic influences mixed together.
So, it's hipster fusion?
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