Pomelo, Magazine
13 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA14 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Pomelo on Magazine Street draws recommendations for Thai dishes including khao soi, lobster red curry pasta and vegetarian curry. One diner particularly praises the vegetarian curry, and another describes the small BYOB restaurant as a fun visit. One visitor reports a disappointing experience.
Address
Pomelo | Thai Boutique Restaurant, 4113 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Khao soi, Lobster red curry pasta, Vegetarian curry
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/newvpnwhodis in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2024taste
Lists the chicken massaman as a must-try.
- Recommendsu/FocalSpot504 in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2025taste
Particularly recommends the vegetarian curry.
- Recommendsu/GreatSquirrels in r/NewOrleans · Apr 2024
Thai restaurant they recommend.
- Recommendsu/sirluciousrightfoot in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2025ambience
Says Pomelo is really good and BYOB is fun.
- Recommendsu/Unfair_Sail_3294 in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2025taste
Says their khao soi is a favorite.
- Recommendsu/NobleDane in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2025
Names Pomelo as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/OPisalady in r/NewOrleans · Jun 2024
Recommended as a favorite.
- Recommendsu/HippoSwarm in r/NewOrleans · Jun 2024taste
Enthusiastically recommends the food.
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- Recommendsu/Educational_Hair_197 in r/AskNOLA · Apr 2026
Suggests the nearby restaurant for Thai food.
- Caveatu/SpecialistGreen616 in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2025taste
Reports a disappointing visit.
- Recommendsu/vbsteez in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2025variety
Says Pomelo on Magazine is great, small menu but worth going.
- Recommendsu/luthervespers in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2025
Liked Pomelo so much they worry about finances living nearby.
- Recommendsu/thedinnerman in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2025taste
Found lobster red curry pasta decadent and flavorful; Pomelo has game.
- Recommendsu/NOLAfun21 in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2025ambience
Agrees with the recommendation and likes having the small Magazine Street restaurant nearby.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.