Comments on: My Top 25 Dishes in Baton Rouge http://cuisinerouge.com/2009/06/10/my-top-25-dishes-in-baton-rouge/ Focusing on the Baton Rouge Culinary Scene Tue, 17 Aug 2010 07:42:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Shivangi http://cuisinerouge.com/2009/06/10/my-top-25-dishes-in-baton-rouge/#comment-95 Shivangi Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:02:58 +0000 http://cuisinerouge.wordpress.com/?p=40#comment-95 My husband and I went to Pinoy's and had their Lechon Kawali. Traditional Philippine Kawali, as I am aware, is only slow roasted and not deep fried. We couldn't taste the pork meat at all because the pieces were so oily. It seemed they'd been fried, made to rest for a long time, and then fried over again just before being served. Not going back. My husband and I went to Pinoy’s and had their Lechon Kawali. Traditional Philippine Kawali, as I am aware, is only slow roasted and not deep fried. We couldn’t taste the pork meat at all because the pieces were so oily. It seemed they’d been fried, made to rest for a long time, and then fried over again just before being served. Not going back.

]]> By: Jon http://cuisinerouge.com/2009/06/10/my-top-25-dishes-in-baton-rouge/#comment-36 Jon Wed, 08 Jul 2009 03:37:42 +0000 http://cuisinerouge.wordpress.com/?p=40#comment-36 I look forward to trying some of the items on this list. I agree with above comments that you do a good job describing the dishes. One in particular I am looking forward to try is the lamb vindaloo at Bay Leaf. My current Indian fave is the chicken vindaloo at India's. If you haven't tried it, I recommend it. Love the site, hope you guys keep up the quality posts. I look forward to trying some of the items on this list. I agree with above comments that you do a good job describing the dishes. One in particular I am looking forward to try is the lamb vindaloo at Bay Leaf. My current Indian fave is the chicken vindaloo at India’s. If you haven’t tried it, I recommend it.

Love the site, hope you guys keep up the quality posts.

]]> By: mscioneaux http://cuisinerouge.com/2009/06/10/my-top-25-dishes-in-baton-rouge/#comment-27 mscioneaux Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:37:28 +0000 http://cuisinerouge.wordpress.com/?p=40#comment-27 Feel free to link it. Me and my partners will definitely be trying Rama in the near future. Thanks for the suggestion. We love Thai food and have found Thai pepper on Florida to be great. But I am always on the look out for the next big thing Feel free to link it.

Me and my partners will definitely be trying Rama in the near future. Thanks for the suggestion. We love Thai food and have found Thai pepper on Florida to be great. But I am always on the look out for the next big thing

]]> By: Jessica http://cuisinerouge.com/2009/06/10/my-top-25-dishes-in-baton-rouge/#comment-25 Jessica Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:16:23 +0000 http://cuisinerouge.wordpress.com/?p=40#comment-25 I'm so excited about trying some of these out. I wish I had seen this list earlier than a month before leaving BR though! Do you mind if I link to this on my blog? I’m so excited about trying some of these out. I wish I had seen this list earlier than a month before leaving BR though! Do you mind if I link to this on my blog?

]]> By: Erin http://cuisinerouge.com/2009/06/10/my-top-25-dishes-in-baton-rouge/#comment-24 Erin Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:24:59 +0000 http://cuisinerouge.wordpress.com/?p=40#comment-24 Wow, I think my fiance and I would love to eat with you. I have to agree on so many... I heard Pho Quynh is under new management, and maybe changed their name. I heard it was not as delicious...but if you have eaten here since, i will have to go back and give it a try. To fill our pho cravings, we have been going to tastey casian...actually pretty awesome. You should definitely try Rama...(which is right nexr door to DiGiulo Brothers, the Italian resturaunt that someone else recommended, and some of the best Italian in BR). Rama (Thai food) is amazing...so few people know about it, but anyone that does will tell you how amazing it is... Wow, I think my fiance and I would love to eat with you. I have to agree on so many…

I heard Pho Quynh is under new management, and maybe changed their name. I heard it was not as delicious…but if you have eaten here since, i will have to go back and give it a try. To fill our pho cravings, we have been going to tastey casian…actually pretty awesome.

You should definitely try Rama…(which is right nexr door to DiGiulo Brothers, the Italian resturaunt that someone else recommended, and some of the best Italian in BR). Rama (Thai food) is amazing…so few people know about it, but anyone that does will tell you how amazing it is…

]]> By: Michael http://cuisinerouge.com/2009/06/10/my-top-25-dishes-in-baton-rouge/#comment-18 Michael Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:13:55 +0000 http://cuisinerouge.wordpress.com/?p=40#comment-18 Being from New Orleans, which is much superior to Red Stick in terms of cuisine, I am not familiar with many of these restaurants. However, you have given me many new dishes to try and places to go when I am in B.R. Your list is heavily ethnic, indicating you are most interested in bold, culturally diverse flavors. Should try to stay away from "chain" reviews as much as possible. You have done a good job describing the dishes, making me interested in trying most of them. In terms of appeal and attractive descriptions, although I have not eaten most of these dishes, I give you an "A". Being from New Orleans, which is much superior to Red Stick in terms of cuisine, I am not familiar with many of these restaurants. However, you have given me many new dishes to try and places to go when I am in B.R. Your list is heavily ethnic, indicating you are most interested in bold, culturally diverse flavors. Should try to stay away from “chain” reviews as much as possible. You have done a good job describing the dishes, making me interested in trying most of them. In terms of appeal and attractive descriptions, although I have not eaten most of these dishes, I give you an “A”.

]]> By: jennifer http://cuisinerouge.com/2009/06/10/my-top-25-dishes-in-baton-rouge/#comment-17 jennifer Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:17:30 +0000 http://cuisinerouge.wordpress.com/?p=40#comment-17 i think you could have included the pork dish at serrano's. it's one of the best things i have ever eaten. and the stuffed shrimp and baked potato at dempsey's are one of my favorite things ever. i think you could have included the pork dish at serrano’s. it’s one of the best things i have ever eaten. and the stuffed shrimp and baked potato at dempsey’s are one of my favorite things ever.

]]> By: The Folk Singer http://cuisinerouge.com/2009/06/10/my-top-25-dishes-in-baton-rouge/#comment-16 The Folk Singer Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:46:35 +0000 http://cuisinerouge.wordpress.com/?p=40#comment-16 A++ on the list, but if you haven't picked up the "#74 add eggroll" at Pho Quynh, it comes highly recommended. Also the Chicken Shahi Korma at Bay Leaf. Also, I can't wait to try out some of these places that I haven't been to!! Thanks for the list! A++ on the list, but if you haven’t picked up the “#74 add eggroll” at Pho Quynh, it comes highly recommended. Also the Chicken Shahi Korma at Bay Leaf.

Also, I can’t wait to try out some of these places that I haven’t been to!! Thanks for the list!

]]> By: Mark http://cuisinerouge.com/2009/06/10/my-top-25-dishes-in-baton-rouge/#comment-15 Mark Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:24:36 +0000 http://cuisinerouge.wordpress.com/?p=40#comment-15 Hey Megan! Thanks for the first comment! All I can say is the pho almost made #1. I crave it constantly! I'm so happy you enjoyed the list. I'll take the A- anyday! Hey Megan! Thanks for the first comment!

All I can say is the pho almost made #1. I crave it constantly! I’m so happy you enjoyed the list. I’ll take the A- anyday!

]]> By: Megan http://cuisinerouge.com/2009/06/10/my-top-25-dishes-in-baton-rouge/#comment-14 Megan Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:04:17 +0000 http://cuisinerouge.wordpress.com/?p=40#comment-14 Solid A- on the list. I'm really excited to try some of them. I think you missed an extremely important restaurant that is local to Baton Rouge, and a very well kept secret, DiGiulo Brothers under the Perkin's overpass. I think that they have hands down the best Italian in Baton Rouge. A couple of items, such as the Eggplant Crispers and the Veal Avezzano should certainly make the list. No IMHO ; ) The twice cooked duck at Zea's is good, but the sauce is thick. It depends on when you go if it is just drizzled or drowning. I think Zea's Mediterranean Hummus is some of the best. The Pho is good, something very interesting to try, but I don't think it should be number 2 on the list. The lamb shank at Atcha is incredible, totally agree with that one. I'm not a huge Chicken Schwarma fan, and frankly Albasha’s tastes pretty much like most other places with a decent Schwarma. I don't think it's really anything spectacular. I love the shrimp poboy at Sammy's; it's what I always get. Strangely enough, Louie's has a really good grilled shrimp poboy as well. I think your list is something awesome for people ready to try something a little bit different. I can't wait to try some of your suggestions. Good Job! Solid A- on the list. I’m really excited to try some of them.
I think you missed an extremely important restaurant that is local to Baton Rouge, and a very well kept secret, DiGiulo Brothers under the Perkin’s overpass. I think that they have hands down the best Italian in Baton Rouge. A couple of items, such as the Eggplant Crispers and the Veal Avezzano should certainly make the list.

No IMHO ; )
The twice cooked duck at Zea’s is good, but the sauce is thick. It depends on when you go if it is just drizzled or drowning. I think Zea’s Mediterranean Hummus is some of the best.
The Pho is good, something very interesting to try, but I don’t think it should be number 2 on the list.
The lamb shank at Atcha is incredible, totally agree with that one.
I’m not a huge Chicken Schwarma fan, and frankly Albasha’s tastes pretty much like most other places with a decent Schwarma. I don’t think it’s really anything spectacular.
I love the shrimp poboy at Sammy’s; it’s what I always get. Strangely enough, Louie’s has a really good grilled shrimp poboy as well.
I think your list is something awesome for people ready to try something a little bit different. I can’t wait to try some of your suggestions. Good Job!

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