Top Best Japanese Restaurants in Bayou Lafourche

"What is it: After an early career as a commercial fisherman along the Louisiana coast and ten years as the chef at the reliable but not reinventing-the-wheel Hello Sushi, chef Cong Nguyen is finally serving exactly what he wants at Umami on the outskirts of LSU’s campus. Spring for the omakase for the full extent of Nguyen’s piscine know-how.Why go: Baton Rouge has Nguyen to thank for finally bringing ramen into the local spotlight. Try “The Hangover Bowl:” the juicy pork swimming in a spicy miso broth with seaweed, shiitakes and chili garlic oil is a cure for whatever ails you, even if your ailment didn’t spring up after Pint Night at The Bulldog.Price: Pricey"

"UMAMI Japanese Bistro brings the Japanese concept of umami to Baton Rouge diners, a word used to describe the fifth basic taste along with sweet, sour, bitter, and salty, which centers around pleasant, savory, comforting fare. The restaurant, which is helmed by executive chef Cong Nguyen, showcases creative interpretations of Japanese and Southeastern Asian cuisine at lunch and dinner seven days a week. Fresh, locally-sourced fare takes center stage in a wide variety of sushi and sashimi options, including nigiri options and house rolls stuffed with ingredients such as eel, snow crab, tempura shrimp, and spicy salmon."

"The food was good, but some of the flavor combinations didn't work well and seemed to be thrown together with whatever they had on hand."

"Very pleasing experience, nice clean place, happy courteous wait staff, ultra fast service, what more could you ask for?. Sushi came out less than 5 min af..."

"This is a hole in the wall I stumbled upon in one of my many visits to Baton Rouge. There was a small line so I expected this to be a great sushi spot."

"It takes careful planning to find a suitable restaurant where kids can be kids. If you want to pass up the fast food stops and have a family sit-down, these kid-friendly places to eat in Baton Rouge will be perfect:. This is just a small sampling of activities you can do with kids in Baton Rouge, Louisiana."

"Counter Culture Frozen Yogurt has been a Baton Rouge staple since it first opened its doors in 1977. They offer creative and mouth-watering flavors, including Toasted Coconut, Georgia Peach, and Green Tea. We recommend mixing one of their daily flavors in with a sundae, like the Humphrey Yogart, which is a sundae topped with bananas, strawberries, grapes, granola, and honey."

"Light House Coffeehas a dual mission — serving the best lavender latte in Baton Rouge, and empowering displaced and marginalized members of the community. Combining minimalist, chic coffee shop aesthetic with a gift shop that allows refugees a chance to sell beautiful goods, Light House Coffee is determined to make a positive difference in their community. They only source direct-trade coffee, making sure farmers get as much compensation as possible."

"Get your polaroid cameras ready because this just might be the most aesthetically pleasing cafe in Baton Rouge. Recently opened this year, Lighthouse has received endless praise for its visually pleasing atmosphere and delicious brews. With locally made baked goods and fresh coffee beans shipped from Tulsa, Oklahoma, it has gained popularity among locals and visitors."

"Bright, open and fresh,Light House Coffeehas earned a reputation for being one of the most aesthetically pleasing coffee shops in Baton Rouge. People Also Liked:Find the Best Bagels in Downtown Baton Rouge. If you are looking for an expressive cup of coffee, Light House is the place to go."

"What: A self-serve tap room off Burbank with games, music and an outdoor patio. Where: 660 Arlington Creek Centre Blvd., Suite D"

"Bin 77 has more of a courtyard area, but either way it’s the perfect place to grab a drink and enjoy some great food. Plus Perkins Rowe starts it’s Rock N Rowe concert series in the spring, which makes it a great spot to grab a drink before/after the show."

"Head over to Perkins Rowe to enjoy a glass of wine and some delicious food on the patio of Bin 77."