New Orleans Food Tour · Is It Really No Bad Picks❓❔ Honest Review!

Throwback to last Thanksgiving～ My trip to New Orleans was so amazing just for the food that I still can’t forget it! I’ve organized this honest experience to help everyone set reasonable expectations for local food—no blind following and no easy misses～ 🔔 First, the key point: Friends coming from LA or NY, don’t hold it to "big-city high standards"! Compared to local Chinese food, there’s definitely a gap, but among many tourist cities, New Orleans’ food is definitely "capable and affordable" with great cost-effectiveness～ 🦪 Oysters: Recognize the North-South Difference! They’re a completely different experience from Seattle oysters! Seattle oysters: The seawater temperature is low, so they’re more suitable for eating raw. One bite is full of sweetness, with plump meat and a mouthful of the ocean’s flavor 🌊; New Orleans oysters: More suitable for grilled, fried, or processed dishes (such as oyster stew, baked oysters). If eaten raw, the sweetness is weaker and the texture is different. So manage your expectations before going to an oyster bar—choose the right cooking method to avoid disappointment～ 🍴 French Restaurants: Affordable and Tasty! The French restaurants here are super "down-to-earth" with reasonable prices, no sense of distance like "too high-end to enter"～ ✅ Advantages: Fresh and abundant ingredients, not too complicated seasonings, quite suitable for Chinese tastes. Even friends who don’t usually eat Western food can accept it; ✨ Surprise: The desserts are really amazing! Whether it’s crème brûlée or chocolate lava cake, the sweetness is moderate (not cloying) with a dense texture. You’ll be filled with happiness after eating～ 🐊 Alligator Meat: Try It for Curiosity, Don’t Force It! The legendary alligator meat—personally tested to be "overly fishy"! The meat is relatively firm, but that fishy smell is really unbearable, and I couldn’t swallow it at all 😣～ Suggestion: If you want to experience "local characteristics", you can order a small portion to try, but there’s no need to force yourself to eat just for "check-in". After all, food is for enjoyment, not a trial～ 🦞 Crawfish: Surprises Even Out of Season! I went when it wasn’t crawfish season (winter), and I thought I’d miss out, but surprisingly, a few restaurants still had live ones! 🦞 Advantages: The meat is super tender! Chewy and flavorful, no "frozen meat" dryness at all; 😂 Disadvantages: The size is really small in winter. It takes half an hour to peel the shell and only 3 seconds to eat the meat. It’s okay for a taste, but if you want to "eat to your heart’s content", it’s better to come in peak season～ I also heard a Black aunt recommend Cajun Seafood. It’s said that their crawfish are super authentic, but I didn’t have time to go—saving it for the next trip! 🥪 Po-boys: Occasional Snack Is Okay, Don’t Treat It as a Staple! The local classic Po-boys sandwich, with fried seafood or meat in bread, crispy in one bite～ But there are too many fried ingredients, so it can get a bit greasy if you eat too much. It’s okay as an occasional snack, but eating it every day can make you feel "stuffed"～ ⛳️ Tested & Approved Restaurant List 🍴 Peche Seafood Grill: Fresh seafood, innovative cooking methods, super tender grilled fish; 🍴 Cohon: American-style dishes, large portions, suitable for sharing with a group; 🍴 Bearcat CBD: Amazing burgers and snacks, no wait if you’re lucky enough to walk in; ☕ Cafe De Monde: Classic beignets with coffee. Although it’s crowded, it’s worth a try (if you’re afraid of waiting, you can go to the airport branch)～ #NewOrleansFood #NewOrleansRestaurants #NewOrleansTravel #NewOrleansHotels #NewOrleansGuide #NewOrleansCrawfish #NorthAmericaTravel #TravelWithKids #EatAcrossAmerica #AlligatorMeat