Restaurant in New Orleans, United States
Mister Mao
125Pearl PointsBib Gourmand Dinner
About Mister Mao
Mister Mao is worth booking when a New Orleans dinner needs energy, value, an Asian-leaning menu instead of another classic Creole night. The Michelin Bib Gourmand signal makes it a smart celebration pick for diners who want personality without a heavy splurge; choose a quieter peer if conversation or formality matters more.
In New Orleans, Mister Mao is a $$ Asian restaurant with a casual dress code and a Michelin Bib Gourmand distinction for 2025. It makes sense to consider when the goal is a New Orleans meal, especially for diners who want an Asian option with clearly posted evening hours and weekend midday service.
Why it works for a New Orleans meal
The appeal is the decision fit: Mister Mao is a casual New Orleans restaurant in the Asian category, with pricing marked at $$ and recognition from Michelin as a 2025 Bib Gourmand. Those verified signals make it useful for diners comparing options by cuisine, price marker, dress code, schedule.
Plan around the published schedule: dinner service is listed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday from 5 to 9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 5 to 10 PM, weekend midday service on Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM. Wednesday is closed. For broader city planning around the meal, start with Our full New Orleans restaurants guide, then build the rest of the night from Our full New Orleans bars guide or Our full New Orleans hotels guide.
Who should consider it, who should cross-shop
Consider Mister Mao if the table wants a casual New Orleans restaurant in the Asian category and values a confirmed Bib Gourmand signal. The Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition is the clearest verified distinction in the available profile.
Cross-shop La Petite Grocery when the occasion calls for a different New Orleans option, or Osteria Lupo when another style of dinner feels more appropriate. Hungry Eyes is another option to consider, while Casamento's Restaurant and Dick & Jenny's can also be part of the comparison set if the priority is choosing among other New Orleans restaurants.
The practical read
The planning case is simple: use the posted dinner hours for most plans, consider Saturday or Sunday midday service when the schedule fits, avoid planning around Wednesday because the restaurant is listed as closed. Mister Mao's verified profile is direct: New Orleans, $$, Asian cuisine, casual dress code, Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition in 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Mister Mao?
Mister Mao is a casual $$ Asian restaurant in New Orleans. The Michelin Bib Gourmand (2025) is the main verified distinction here, the posted hours include dinner most nights except Wednesday, plus Saturday and Sunday midday service from 11 AM to 2 PM.
Is Mister Mao good for solo dining?
Mister Mao can work for a solo diner who wants a casual Asian restaurant in New Orleans and can plan around the posted hours. Weeknight dinner hours are listed from 5 to 9 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, with Wednesday closed.
What are alternatives to Mister Mao in New Orleans?
Consider Dick & Jenny's, La Petite Grocery, Casamento's Restaurant, Osteria Lupo, or Hungry Eyes if you are comparing Mister Mao with other New Orleans restaurants. Mister Mao's clearest verified differentiators are its Asian cuisine category, $$ price marker, casual dress code, 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition.
Can I eat at the bar at Mister Mao?
Bar seating is not confirmed in the verified information for Mister Mao. Plan instead around the restaurant's posted New Orleans hours and casual dress code, check directly with the restaurant for seating-specific questions.
Is lunch or dinner better at Mister Mao?
Dinner is available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, while midday service is listed only on Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM. Choose based on which posted time window fits your New Orleans plans.
Is Mister Mao good for a special occasion?
Mister Mao can be considered for a casual special occasion if you want a $$ Asian restaurant in New Orleans with a confirmed Michelin Bib Gourmand for 2025. If you want a different style of New Orleans dinner, compare it with Dick & Jenny's, La Petite Grocery, Hungry Eyes, Osteria Lupo, or Casamento's Restaurant.
Location
4501 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115
New Orleans, United States
Compare Mister Mao
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mister Mao | New Orleans | $$ · Asian | Michelin Bib Gourmand (2025) |
| Dick & Jenny's | New Orleans | , | , |
| Casamento's Restaurant | New Orleans | , | , |
| Osteria Lupo | New Orleans | $$$ · Italian-American | , |
| La Petite Grocery | New Orleans | American Regional - Creole | , |
| Hungry Eyes | New Orleans | New American ('80s Comfort Food) | , |
How Mister Mao New Orleans compares with similar nearby venues.
Also Consider
- Dick & Jenny's, Notable alternative
- Casamento's Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Osteria Lupo, $$$ · Italian-American, $$$ · Italian-American
- La Petite Grocery, American Regional - Creole, American Regional - Creole
- Hungry Eyes, New American ('80s Comfort Food), New American ('80s Comfort Food)
How Mister Mao compares in New Orleans
Mister Mao is the value-and-energy pick in this set: less formal than La Petite Grocery, less spendy-feeling than Osteria Lupo, more dinner-party than tradition-first. Choose it when the table wants an Asian-leaning meal with a lively room and a price tier that stays approachable for a celebration.
For a safer classic New Orleans choice, La Petite Grocery is the stronger cross-shop, especially for visitors who want regional Creole cues. Casamento's Restaurant is better when oysters and local history are the point, not a full special-occasion arc. Dick & Jenny's should be on the list for diners staying closer to that neighborhood rhythm.
If the group wants a playful night rather than a polished one, compare Mister Mao with Hungry Eyes. If the table wants pasta, wine, a clearer $$$ spend, Osteria Lupo is the cleaner fit. For a celebration that should feel distinctive without going formal, Mister Mao is the more useful booking.
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