Located on Frenchman Street in an area of the French Quarter almost kept secret from tourists, Wasabi Sushi serves some of the most delectable sushi you can find anywhere in a nice, dim atmosphere. Don’t be afraid to ask for any of their chef specials, as that is where they shine. (I especially recommend the phoenix roll)

In the mood for Japanese food, but don’t want to be limited to sushi? Shogun not only features a full sushi bar, but also serves some of the best Japanese entrees, as well as some of the best hibachi chefs in the area.

Pho Tau Bay is just a quick hop across the river and well worth the drive. It may not look all that inviting from outside the restaurant, but there’s a reason this small place is packed every weekend. Home to some of the best pho I’ve ever tried, I doubt you will ever find more authentic Vietnamese food without crossing the Pacific.

Tucked away from all the excitement elsewhere in the city, Nirvana offers a nice dining environment amidst the countless shops on Magazine St. Whether you wish to casually dine under the green canopy watching shoppers walk by or inside by candle-light next to a tremendous painting of Hindu gods, Nirvana never disappoints with their food.

Somewhere on the edge of the French Quarter in the Marigny Triangle (not all that different from the Bermuda Triangle) your attention may be captured by a redolent wind drafting from Sukhothai. This Thai restaurant may be small in size, but it is huge in flavor. The perfect place to get an ice cold Thai tea on one of those hot New Orleans afternoons.

For a town as focused around dining as New Orleans, it is surprising how few Chinese restaurants are available. Luckily there is Five Happiness shining above all the rest. Just as capable of hosting a private banquet as they are at delivering a dinner for two to any uptown home, Five Happiness has virtually any type of Chinese dish one could crave.