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Name: La Thai
Address: 4938 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA, United States, 70115
Telephone: (504) 899-8886
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

La Thai

4.4

385 Reviews

$30 and under

Asian

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Savor the delicious and tantalizing flavors of Thai cuisine with a Louisiana flair, in a fun and inviting atmosphere at La Thai. From the traditional to the contemporary, our dishes will invigorate the senses and delight the soul.

"Nit Noi" is our sit down bar/lounge area with a special small plates menu. Nit Noi means "little bit" in Thai. The idea is to relax with craft cocktails and enjoy small bites while hanging out with friends, or a date night, or even watching sports at the bar or beautiful Nit Noi lounge.

Host your next event at La Thai with great space for your next corporate lunch, private party, or social gathering. The unique and inviting space is the perfect venue for any occasion and will surely impress co-workers, guests, and friends.

La Thai is available to provide impeccable and professional services for all of your catering needs at home, work, or on the go.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Asian, Seafood, Thai
Hours of operation
Lunch Thu, Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(504) 899-8886
Website
http://www.lathaiuptown.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
For your catering needs, we provide dependable and professional service, with elegantly arranged dishes and the highest level of quality. Make your next event a great success with food that will leave a lasting impression.
Private party facilities
Whether it's hosting a private party or providing catering, La Thai is available to provide impeccable and professional services for all of your event and catering needs. With comfortable seating up to 75 people, our Special Events Room is a great space for your next special occasion.
Private party contact
Diana Chauvin- Special Events Coordinator: (888) 981-6423

Location
4938 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 70115
Neighborhood
Uptown
Cross street
Robert St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Vegetable Spring Rolls$6.00
fried | sweet chili
Summer Rolls$8.00
steamed rice paper | shrimp | lettuce | tofu | carrots | cucumber | peanut sauce
Shu-Mai$7.00
steamed dumplings | chicken & shrimp | sweet garlic soy
Skewerless Chicken Sate*$7.00
cabbage slaw | peanut sauce
Crispy Coconut Shrimp$9.00
sweet chili soy glaze
Crispy Calamari$9.00
sweet chili
La Oysters$12.00
flash fried Louisiana oysters | artichoke-leek wasabi confit | sweet chili soy glaze
Mama's Stuffed Chicken Wings$7.00
shrimp | ground pork | glass noodles | seasoning trio | spicy peanut sauce
Mussels$11.00
steamed | spicy green curry broth | basil | pomme frites
Blackened Ahi Tuna*$12.00
trio of dipping sauces | wasabi aioli | sweet soy | sriracha

Soup

Mama's Hot & Sour Soup$5.00
chicken | straw mushrooms | baby corn | water chestnuts | bamboo shoot | green onion
Tom Yum Goong$7.00
shrimp | mushrooms | spicy lemongrass
Tom Kar Gai*$5.00
chicken | coconut milk | thai herbs

Salad

"Yum" Kale & Brussel Sprouts$8.00
purple cabbage | thai chili | lime | mint | cilantro
Asian Chicken Salad$12.00
mixed field greens | chopped lettuce | cherry tomatoes | shredded carrots | crispy noodles | honey-lime vinaigrette | spicy peanut sauce
Seafood Glass Noodle Salad$14.00
mixed field greens | steamed glass noodles | shrimp | crawfish | calamari | red onions | cherry tomatoes | spicy lime vinaigrette
Spicy Beef Salad*$16.00
mixed field greens | sliced grilled beef | cucumber | cherry tomatoes | sliced mushrooms | red onions | cilantro | spicy lime vinaigrette

Entrees

Thai-Coon$16.00
jumbo shrimp | LA crawfish | veggies | spicy garlic basil sauce | fried eggplant | jasmine rice
Soft Shell Crab$22.00
mixed field greens | jumbo lump crabmeat | lemon basil garlic butter
Crabcake$24.00
jumbo lump crabmeat | veggies | sweet chili glaze
Crab Three-Ways$36.00
crab cake | crispy soft shell crab | jumbo lump crabmeat | sweet chili soy glaze | veggies
Sea Scallops$22.00
shrimp | asparagus | mushrooms | spicy basil sauce | jasmine rice
Gulf Fish Filet*$22.00
pecan-crusted | pan sautéed | jumbo lump crabmeat | spinach | lemon basil garlic butter | brown rice
Seafood Curry$28.00
jumbo shrimp | LA crawfish | fried soft shell crab | spicy green curry | eggplant | bell peppers | onions | carrots | basil | jasmine rice
Chilean Seabass$28.00
panko-crusted | jumbo lump crabmeat | veggies | spicy coconut green curry | jasmine rice
Duck Delight$18.00
crispy fried pulled duck confit cubes | shrimp | asparagus | mushrooms | green onions | Mama's sauce | jasmine rice
Filet Diana$28.00
7oz filet | haricots-verts | jumbo lump crabmeat | mushrooms duo | garlic-oyster reduction | crispy onions

Traditional Thai

Cao Man Gai$14.00
lemongrass & garlic marinated grilled chicken | garlic infused jasmine rice | fried garlic soy | thai chili
Paht Ka Pow Gai$14.00
chopped chicken | thai basil | onion | bell pepper | thai chili | fried egg | jasmine rice
Paht Prik King$14.00
marinated sliced pork loin | onion | green bean | garlic | spicy thai curry | jasmine rice
Plaa Thawt Laht Prik
whole deep fried gulf fish | sweet chili | cilantro root | garlic | thai peppers
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Noodles + Rice

All rice & noodle dishes served with chicken & shrimp except pineapple fried rice

Paht Thai$14.00
rice noodles | chicken | shrimp | baby corn | onions | carrots | bean sprouts | crushed peanuts | tamarind sauce
Paht Woon Sen$14.00
glass noodles | chicken | shrimp | veggies | sweet soy-garlic
Paht Kee Mao$14.00
"Drunken Noodles" | wide rice noodles | chicken | shrimp | spicy basil | onions | bellpeppers | broccoli | mushrooms
Mee Grob Laht Na$14.00
crispy egg noodles | chicken | shrimp | veggies | Mama's sauce
Pineapple Fried Rice$16.00
shrimp | pineapple | onions | bell peppers | yellow curry | raisins
Spicy Basil Fried Rice$14.00
chicken | shrimp | onions | bell peppers | carrots | basil

Stir Fry

Any noodle, stir fry or curry tofu & veggie - $13

Cashew$14.00
chicken | veggies
Garlic$14.00
choice of chicken or beef | broccoli
Ginger$16.00
shrimp | onions | bell peppers | carrots | fresh ginger | garlic

Curries

All stir fry and curries are served with jasmine rice. Chicken - $14; Shrimp or Crawfish - $16; Beef - $16; Tofu & Veggie - 13

Masaman Curry
coconut milk | bell peppers | sweet potato | peanut | red onions
Green Curry
coconut milk | bamboo shoots | bell peppers | eggplant | basil
Red Curry
coconut milk | bell peppers | bamboo shoots | onions | carrots | basil

Mix, Match & Share

Jasmine Rice$2.00
Brown Rice$2.00
Steamed Rice Noodles$2.00
Steamed Glass Noodles$2.00
Sautéed Veggies*$5.00
Pommes Frites$5.00
Edamame*$5.00
Spinach$5.00
garlic
Grilled Asparagus*$5.00
Green Beans*$5.00
garlic
Brussel Sprouts$7.00
salt | pepper | lemon

What 385 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

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VITOS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hands down the best Thai food restaurant in any state without a doubt.
C
Chuck
New Orleans
64 reviews
vip
5.0
64 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great place to eat, but last night was its last supper. It’s closed for good now.
j
jamesf
New Orleans
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience4
Been here three times. Food is fantastic. Highly recommended.
SP
SteveP
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Although I was unable to attend due to sickness, those that want said it was outstanding and enjoyed it very much.
PN
PatriciaN
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really enjoyed the evening .... great food, service, ambiance .... sooo sorry to see them go! La Thai has always been a favorite.
s
stubob
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Thai restaurant by far in New Orleans. So sorry to see them close. Hopefully they’ll keep the duck on the menu at the new restaurant!
M
Michel
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
La Thai is an excellent restaurant I have been going there for many years it is a shame that is going to close on Decamber 29
BJ
BobJ
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Liked the special BBQ Shrimp starter a lot. Gulf fish needed more flavor. The BBQ shrimp sauce on the fish would be a great dish. Sorry they are closing.
E
Everett
New Orleans
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
This has been an outstanding family restaurant for many year. I started eating at their restaurants in the early 80s. Outstanding Thai food. The best Thai restaurant by far in the New Orleans area.
SL
SuzanneL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We waited so long to visit, we were not let down! We are fellow church members with the Galle's. When we heard they were closing at the end of year, we had to go. We decided to make it a night out with friends. All of us we blown away at all aspects of the restaurant. I'm so sorry to see them close. We'll look forward to any other endeavor Diana and Jay embark on.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience5
One of my favorite places to eat! Love the food!
TL
ToddL
New Orleans
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience5
La Thai is closing, so this was our last meal in the restaurant. Too bad. It is a real Uptown jewel.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2018
overall1food4service1ambience5
Very poor service
BS
BruceS
New Orleans
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food
2
2foodies
New Orleans
57 reviews
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Coconut shrimp, spring rolls , calamari all excellent starters. We had 3 different entrees & all were delicious. Highly recommend this restaurant.
PC
PamC
New Orleans
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never disappoints!!! Service and food always on point.
E
Eggplant
Los Angeles
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this restaurant! Decor is very inviting and really a cool place to hang out. Great food for vegetarians! Meeting place for group of friends.
B
Boomaa
New England
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorites. Diana and her husband Joe have created a lovely environment for some delicious Thai food with a New Orleans twist. We both had red curry with crayfish - one of my all time favorites, and shared the Chicken Satay. The mango and sticky rice was tempting for dessert, but the key lime pie with caramel sauce and berries called to us. It was a limey, key lime pie, not one of those wimpy ones and was excellent. We'll be back .
CT
ChadT
New Orleans
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
We are so happy to have this gem of a restaurant in our neighborhood. The food is delicious and flavors abound. Looking forward to colder weather for regular visits for their great soups too!
KH
KrystalH
New Orleans
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience
J
Jamesh
New Orleans
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
The overall experience was good! The staff and food were great.
y
yakkinyetti
New Orleans
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2018
overall3food5service1ambience3
Let's begin by saying we have been frequent diners here for years, having visited 8 times most recently since April 2018. The food is always outstanding, however service has been slipping. Last evening we went for an evening dinner with 5 people total and sat at the back right table. There seemed to be enough wait staff to handle the number of people in the restaurant, however, our server seemed to be stretched. The food was good, not great as usual, and then we had to go at two ten minute stretches without water or tea. We backed out of dessert and were just ready to go, as we left there were several staff members laughing by the bar with the hostess not even acknowledging we were leaving. Was never like this when Diana was in the kitchen and Merlin at the front of the house. I think your present concept needs to be reconsidered before we return to patronize your restaurant.
d
dnola
New Orleans
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2018
overall3food3service2ambience2
We had to wait thirty min. for a table. They seemed overbooked, but restaurants do this, some more aggressively than others. After being seated we had to wait for everything. Maybe they were just having a bad night but thats not the only problem. The ambiance leaves a lot to be desired. This is because the doors to the kitchen are placed near the mid-point of the dining area and those doors never close, so we, along with about 3/5 of the diners were bathed in harsh, bright fluorescent light. I do not recommend.
DK
DeannaK
New Orleans
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
La Thai is great! Delicious food and always great food choices. There’s a reason it’s so well liked! Also, the ambiance and decor are very nice
YO
YeOldCollegeInn
New Orleans
101 reviews
vip
5.0
101 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
We took a young friend for his first taste of Thai food. He loved every bite as did we. The red curry was super delicious with the perfect bit of heat. Paht Thai is always declicius and the Thai BBQ shrimp are to die for.
AS
AnthonyS
New Orleans
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Patricia is FABULOUS!!! Because of her bubbly personality, we had a most memorable meal.
s
susan5429
New Orleans
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Been going here for years. Best Thai food in the city. Beautiful interior!
DA
DAWjp
New Orleans
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and food was great. Thank you for this experience first time and not my last
l
lloydk
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 18, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience4
Crab three ways was delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time & the food was awesome! Service was most attentive & excellent & by the time we left, we were trying to figure out when we’d return! The ambience is so modern & charming.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great dinner. Started with mussels & frittes. Mussels perfect not over cooked and just right amount Chile’s for a kick. Wife got Pai Thai noddles which made gluten free . I had the rice noodle dish Drunken Noodles. AWSOME !
JB
JulieB
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is spectacular! Never a disappointing item. Everything is cooked to perfection with perfectly balanced flavors.
G
George
Philadelphia
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
There are two things that stood out: The speed of service was very zippy, and the flavor / tastiness of the food exceeded expectations. It really was a great spontaneous meal. Strongly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 8, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and the food were fantastic! I absolutely love this place.
G
Gsal
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food, good service, good pricing. We went early so that there would be a quite environment to sit and talk over a really nice meal. It worked out perfectly.
SP
SejuP
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 30, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great find! The service and food was excellent. I would recommend this place to everyone.
NW
NinetteW
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience5
We enjoyed six varied dinners and all were excellent and 3 starters. Portions were quite adequate .We all look forward to returning to LA Thai and recommend it highly to others.
e
eatnout
New Orleans
45 reviews
vip
2.0
45 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2018
overall2food2service2ambience3
Ordered the Pad Thai with no shrimp and just chicken. Delivered to table with shrimp. Sent back, got apologies. Got new one with "no shrimp". Looked like there was no shrimp, but tasted fishy. Found a couple of shrimp at bottom. Told server. She apologized again and that was it. Could have been a big problem if someone had a severe shrimp allergy. Won't go back any time soon.
CB
ChristopherB
New Orleans
55 reviews
vip
4.0
55 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2018
overall4food5service4ambience4
Overall an excellent evening. The restaurant has done a nice job reinventing the interior, and the noise level is not too bad. We staff was friendly, and generally helpful. Food was excellent, consisting of modernize Thai food with a Louisiana twist.

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Cross street
Robert St.
Neighborhood
Uptown
Hours of operation
Lunch Thu, Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Asian, Seafood, Thai
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lathaiuptown.com/
Phone number
(504) 899-8886
Catering
For your catering needs, we provide dependable and professional service, with elegantly arranged dishes and the highest level of quality. Make your next event a great success with food that will leave a lasting impression.
Private party facilities
Whether it's hosting a private party or providing catering, La Thai is available to provide impeccable and professional services for all of your event and catering needs. With comfortable seating up to 75 people, our Special Events Room is a great space for your next special occasion.
Private party contact
Diana Chauvin- Special Events Coordinator: (888) 981-6423

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Starters

Vegetable Spring Rolls$6.00

Summer Rolls$8.00

Shu-Mai$7.00

Skewerless Chicken Sate*$7.00

Crispy Coconut Shrimp$9.00

Crispy Calamari$9.00

La Oysters$12.00

Mama's Stuffed Chicken Wings$7.00

Mussels$11.00

Blackened Ahi Tuna*$12.00

Soup

Mama's Hot & Sour Soup$5.00

Tom Yum Goong$7.00

Tom Kar Gai*$5.00

Salad

"Yum" Kale & Brussel Sprouts$8.00

Asian Chicken Salad$12.00

Seafood Glass Noodle Salad$14.00

Spicy Beef Salad*$16.00

Entrees

Thai-Coon$16.00

Soft Shell Crab$22.00

Crabcake$24.00

Crab Three-Ways$36.00

Sea Scallops$22.00

Gulf Fish Filet*$22.00

Seafood Curry$28.00

Chilean Seabass$28.00

Duck Delight$18.00

Filet Diana$28.00

Traditional Thai

Cao Man Gai$14.00

Paht Ka Pow Gai$14.00

Paht Prik King$14.00

Plaa Thawt Laht Prik

Noodles + Rice

Paht Thai$14.00

Paht Woon Sen$14.00

Paht Kee Mao$14.00

Mee Grob Laht Na$14.00

Pineapple Fried Rice$16.00

Spicy Basil Fried Rice$14.00

Stir Fry

Cashew$14.00

Garlic$14.00

Ginger$16.00

Curries

Masaman Curry

Green Curry

Red Curry

Mix, Match & Share

Jasmine Rice$2.00

Brown Rice$2.00

Steamed Rice Noodles$2.00

Steamed Glass Noodles$2.00

Sautéed Veggies*$5.00

Pommes Frites$5.00

Edamame*$5.00

Spinach$5.00

Grilled Asparagus*$5.00

Green Beans*$5.00

Brussel Sprouts$7.00

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