Mister Mao
17 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA20 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Mister Mao draws enthusiastic recommendations, with people calling the food incredible and singling out dishes like pani puri, hot chicken and scallops in crab fat. One diner describes it as a blast but also possibly the most eclectic restaurant in town, and another suggests sitting near the cocktail bar early because it gets louder later. Two diners note caveats: one felt surprised by a chef's counter fee, and another found the food solid but the service lacking on every visit.
Address
Mister Mao, 4501 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Pani puri, Hot chicken, Scallops in crab fat
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Cilantro368 in r/NewOrleans · Apr 2024
Suggests trying Mister Mao.
- Recommendsu/dairy-intolerant in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024
Emphatically endorses Mister Mao.
- Recommendsu/gosluggogo in r/NewOrleans · Apr 2024
So good it eases the loss of a previous favorite spot.
- Recommendsu/garden4bees in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025ambience
Recommends it but notes it gets louder later; suggests sitting near the cocktail bar early.
- Recommendsu/Lunky7711 in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2024
On their recommendation list
- Mixedu/Breakfastbonanza123 in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2024price
Liked the food but disliked an unexpected counter-dining surcharge and would probably not return.
- Recommendsu/PM_Me_Your_Clones in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2025
Lists it as another place they should also go to.
- Recommendsu/tuttisaurus in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2024taste
Lists the pani puri as a must-try.
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- Recommendsu/Realtor_Bob in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026taste
Recommended Asian fusion, highlighting two dishes.
- Mixedu/TheSource88 in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025ambience
Finds the restaurant fun and unusually eclectic.
- Recommendsu/Front-Type7237 in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2024taste
Names the hot chicken as a favorite dish.
- Recommendsu/bayouredhead in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024
Mister Mao is one of their current favorites.
- Recommendsu/stephenledet in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026taste
Describes a very enjoyable first meal and atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/baristaslut2003 in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026
Enthusiastically recommended.
- Mixedu/aerobetty in r/NewOrleans · Nov 2025service
Says food is solid but service has been lacking every visit.
- Recommendsu/SouthernAurelius in r/NewOrleans · Nov 2025
Hopes Mister Mao gets the recognition it deserves.
- Recommendsu/Ok-Marsupial-1273 in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2025
Lists it among recommendations.
- Recommendsu/gleam in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2025
Lists it among recommendations.
- Recommendsu/Lotus-Loaded in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026
Ranked second on their list.
- Recommendsu/MichigandanielS in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2025taste
Incredible food.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.