Geisha Sushi Bistro

First-time visit. The restaurant is located right off Canal Street, easy to access. We arrived at 1 PM and were seated immediately. We ordered three rolls for dine in and shrimp and salmon hibachi to go. The rolls were excellent. We had the hibachi back at our hotel for dinner. I thought the salmon and fried rice was a bit dry, my wife's was fine. Service was excellent and other than the annoying people out front on the sidewalk selling tourist junk, this was an enjoyable lunch. Enjoy.

Love doing takeout here. My favorite roll is the Puff Daddy roll (now called Uda roll I think?) & their fried rice is seriously the best in the city. Anytime I have a crazy for either- this is my go-to. Street parking, smaller establishment perfect for lunch or drinks at the bar. Staff is always kind & service fast!

I love the miso ramen here and get it with chicken katsu. They also have good nigiri here which is the first sign of a good sushi spot, and fancy rolls make it easy to mask bad fish. I also think they are very good with hiring skilled sushi chefs that are consistent. Minor detail but sometimes the ramen broth is too cold in my opinion. Would like to see more consistency with the ramen temperature and have it always come out hot. Hopefully this is not just a personal preference.

I walked in and Ordered to go. They seemed pretty nice. I took the sushi to my room next door but it had underripe Mangos on my roll, which is what the girl suggested me to get bc it’s so good. So much for the sex and the city roll being the good roll. They gave me no ginger, which is rare, most sushi places give you these things. Not to mention the terrible crab puffs with hard crunchy bell peppers inside with a fishy flavor. I figured the spicy tuna roll would be easy but fishy and pretty lack luster. Then $2 for soy paper for each roll. Nothing like your first bite getting a fish scale stuck in your teeth. This was a terrible mistake. I would suggest going anywhere but here if you even decide to eat sushi in New Orleans, they have much better places around. Next time I won’t make the mistake to try this garbage.

We love sushi and this was a spot that we stopped by when walking around. The service and atmosphere were very nice. Not the best sushi, but prices were definitely nice. So it was a nice spot for some cheap sushi and not very picky.

Excellent food. The team is also extremely hospitable and attentive

Still as fantastic as our first visit years ago. The Sushi is fresh and the rolls arent boring and theres a fairly large selection. The gyoza are some of the best we've ever had but we didn't care for the sui mai dumplings. The service is also excellent as they have a friendly and efficient staff. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for sushi lovers.

This is among the best sushi and service I have had in a long time. The menu was clear organized, and easy to navigate. The restaurant is very clean and inviting. Our server was so good for our table. Drinks and refills were spot on as well as the recommendations since this is our first time here. Our meal was prepared with passion. Steak hibachi was my favorite! I will recommend anyone to try this restaurant.

Our sever Isa was very pleasant and attentive. She also talked with my wife and I somethings we had in common. She was open and also gave us a little history about her culture thank you . So, the food was fresh. But the only thing we didn't like was that on the menu it states crableg meat for one of the sushi rolls we got but it wasn't the real deal. We had to send it back and the manager was nice about it and took it off our bill. This place had plenty of seats and it's nice and clean inside. I wish I would've tried the lychee cocktail. If I'm ever in New Orleans again I will definitely stop by again.

Small little sushi bistro tucked in a corner just south of the French Quarter boundary. We came in as a party of 2 on a Wednesday evening without having to wait as a quick break from all the other delicious southern cuisine we'd been having the last several days. We got the fried rice, spicy miso soup with pork, spicy salmon roll, and a bbq eel roll. Disclaimer - we're Asian, we come from a healthy Asian community in the northeast part of the US so our palette might be a little biased. All the food was incredibly bland. The fried rice was well cooked, but needed some more salt. Considering we're in NOLA, perhaps experimenting with some additional Cajun flavors? The miso was either some instant mix or just salts labeled as 'miso' because there didn't seem to be any actual miso in it - miso should settle and if you don't stir, you should be able to actually see the sediment at the bottom of your bowl - the lack of this quality made me question their definition of miso. The taste itself was like an over diluted Shin Ramen flavor (probably was). The noodles were not that fresh, slightly overcooked, and in my recommendation they should switch from flour-based noodles to an egg-based one. The sushi could have been better - the sushi chef simply needs more experience. The taste was ok, the construction was sub-par. The spicy salmon could use a little more kick and the ends of the bbq eel shouldn't be neglected. Service was prompt but there was a bit of miscommunication on our orders our sushi came about 15-20 mins after our entrees which made the timing feel a little awkward. tldr; bland Asian food. Would not recommend

A rare treat and find. Service was spot on during my lunch my lunch visit to this quiet little spot. The tuna was well seasoned and fresh. I did the most Mardi Gras tourist thing I could do and ordered the king cake roll- tuna, shrimp tempura, and cream cheese with eel sauce. Lovely experience!

We really enjoyed Geisha Sushi! Really cool place with great Japanese vibes! Everything was perfectly done and the service was spectacular! It's going on our visit NOLA trip list for sure.

Our Christmas Day meal from Geisha Sushi Bistro in New Orleans was a journey through familiar Japanese flavors. The miso soup started our meal on a traditional note, embodying the classic warmth and simplicity we love in Japanese cuisine. The grilled salmon salad, though slightly overcooked which led to a drier texture, was lifted by the zesty citrus ginger dressing. It was a refreshing component to our array of dishes. For the mains, the beef yaki udon - a stir-fried noodle dish - was a delightful mix of flavors and textures. The noodles were well-cooked, and the beef added a satisfying richness to the dish. In contrast, the chicken udon was a comforting soup noodle dish, brimming with a flavorful broth, tender chicken, vegetables, and mushrooms, offering a heartwarming experience. We also tried the Spring Love roll, a typical representation of what you'd expect in a Japanese sushi roll. It was well-prepared, though not particularly standout. Overall, the meal from Geisha Sushi Bistro was a solid choice for a holiday dining experience. While not exceptional, the food was reliably good. The fact that they were open on Christmas Day added to our appreciation. It's a 4-star recommendation for anyone in New Orleans looking for dependable Japanese cuisine.

Food is really good, service was excellent. We had Jason as a bartender who did a great job

We were in town visiting and found this place while walking around and decided to try it out. Good service and food!

My family and I came here three times during our trip due to how close it was to our hotel and the fact that it was open during a major holiday. In terms of reliability and consistency, Geisha Sushi Bistro definitely did really well. Their menu is pretty diverse, but they excelled in pretty much every part of their menu from the hot dishes to the raw ones as well. The service was pretty good. We had three different servers every time and they were pretty friendly and polite every single time. The food came out at varying speeds each time, but we weren't waiting for too long for any one visit. There was a time they seemed to forget one of the handrolls we ordered, but they were pretty quick about remedying that. One server was even kind enough to tell us that the soy sauce on the table wasn't low-sodium and offered to get us a different bottle. We didn't ask, but the fact that it was unprompted was super nice. The food quality was pretty decent. The fish was a little pricier than I would expect for the quality we got, but it was tasty and each roll was well-made nonetheless. Their calamari is super unique in shape I think as I've never had it in long, thick strands like how they serve. The hamachi appetizer honestly wasn't worth the wait in my opinion, but everything else (udon, sushi entrees, rice plates) were all very delicious and large in portion. Overall, I'd recommend this as a spot if you're craving decent sushi or overall Japanese food and would like attentive, kind service as well. The price was a little high, but given it seems to be the only sushi place in the immediate proximity, it was a great place to frequent and try several times throughout our trip!

During my trip to New Orleans, I had the opportunity to visit a sushi spot that I would highly recommend. We indulged in a variety of dishes, including the poke bowl, seafood miso soup, and Chirashi bowl. The portions were satisfying, and the quality of the fish was impressive. I particularly enjoyed the flavorful miso soup. The overall dining experience was delightful, with one notable exception: the frustrating parking situation. Upon arriving at the sushi spot, we encountered difficulties finding a suitable parking spot. After spending 15 minutes circling the area in search of parking, we eventually decided to park the car at our hotel and walk to the restaurant. Although this inconvenience was frustrating, it did not overshadow the enjoyable dining experience we had.

Nice and close to where we are staying. We ordered two miso soups, two green salads, puff daddy, crispy calamari, 3 cali hand rolls with added cream cheese and scallions inside. They charged $1 to add the cream cheese and $1 for about 10 slices of scallions a hand roll. Nickel and dimed me for every possible thing, it seems. 82.37. The green ginger salad was so-so, it comes with iceberg lettuce and ginger dressing. The miso soup was rather watered down and didn't have enough miso paste in the soup broth. The crispy calamari (comes with masago) was okay, as was the puff daddy, neither were for me. The hand rolls were good, first two came with masago. Had to ask for the 3rd one without masago, scraped it off my 2nd one, not a fan of the texture at all. A guy came with with his dog and most of the staff were petting the dog, even the sushi chef. I was glad we had all of our food already.

Very nice option for sushi and Japanese food. We had the basics - sushi roll, miso soups - all was very good. Staff was friendly. It was a solid place for good food.

Still in shock about how much sushi I was able to eat at this establishment. I like the layout of tables and lighting. It was both casual yet intimate. Only tacked off the one star for tidiness. Overall we ate good for sure!

There are Gems everywhere, just open your eyes and look. I came across them in the far off land NOLA, in a near perfect walk heading the direction of the famous Canal and Burboun Street. Although, the need of a quick lunch was on menu for me in my walk. What I saw was an aged building, however a book or restaurant should never be judged in mere appearance or by its cover. The facility has the appearance of not just age, but life in it. The chairs, the table and the tiles on the floor. Properly, greeted by the facility upon entry and extended the freedom of any seat in the house. A very friendly and warm place with some of the best sushi ever, that I have experienced and tasted. My choice was a the tempura asparagus. I want go on and on about, I will simply say it quenched my appetite, enough to desire more. Until next time, Bye-Bye!

Food 5 Service 5 Love the seafood. It was so fresh. My niece choose this place for her bday lunch and it didn't disappoint Will go back again for sure. Ty for the lovely hospitality

Sushi rolls were ordered first, but came out at the very end with an explanation that their sushi bar was held up with many orders. When the sushi finally came to our table as the last dish, both were cold and horrible to taste. The dishes ordered tonight were: Combo fried rice - 4/5 stars Spicy edamame - 3/5 stars Beef Yaki Udon - 1/5 stars (completely bland) Crouching tiger roll - 0/5 (rim of fish had odd white coloring and roll had no taste) G6 roll - 0/5 (my first baked roll that was served very cold... it was disappointing and also lacked flavor, there were no scallops or eel in my roll either) I won't come back here and I wouldn't recommend anyone to try this place. If you do try it anyway, I hope you don't get ill from the quality of food.

Lackluster sushi rolls and service. But perhaps we just caught them on an off night. We stopped in around 7pm on a Sunday. The restaurant was nearly empty, except for the constant bleep of doordash orders coming in. The impression that we got was that we were disturbing the staff by coming in. Our order was simple, just a tuna roll, spicy tuna roll, and miso soup. It was delivered quickly, but all of the food wasn't much to our liking. The (raw) tuna had some odd discoloration and off flavor, and the texture of the sushi rice wasn't great. (I hate to say it, but our grocery store sells better sushi rolls at the deli counter). The miso soup was over-salted, shadowing the flavor of the scallions and miso inside. I would try them again to see if this was a fluke, but we left somewhat disappointed.

The two special rolls I got for delivery were bland and the rice was poor quality. I was excited to eat here but that went away quickly. You could go catch a fish from the Mississippi River, eat it raw and it would still taste better than this junk.

The is outstanding here. When we walked in we were instantly greeted and sat down. The wait time was very minimal and our waiter was very attentive. Our food came out steaming hot and was so delicious. The sushi and udon noodles are a must try!

This place is outside the French Quarter. Right across from the Doubletree Hotel. It seems out of the way, but go there. We had great tempura, sushi and appetizers. We had the spicy edamame, soft shell crab, Couching Tiger roll and shrimp/vegetable tempura. All of it top notch.

Nice random stop-in spot! Wanted to eat light before dinner because I was starving and didn't want to get hangry. I enjoyed to hot green tea, surprisingly not every establishment selling hot green tea does it well and authentic. I ordered the vegetable gyoza soup, it was pretty good, a little to salty for my taste. Lots of cabbage, carrots and other veggies. I didn't care much for the vegetable gyoza and only ate one. Next I ordered the Hello Kitty roll. It was really good and had no rice, instead it's wrapped in soy paper. Loved it! And it was the perfect size to calm my hangry and not over eat. All three items came to $17 not including tax and tip. Nice atmosphere at 3pm, not crowded and loud. The Colorado / Oregon game is on...what more can you ask for?

Sorry for the picture. I started eating and didn't realize I hadn't taken a snap yet. None the less, this is an excellent place to eat. Everything was flavorful and cooked/prepared just right. I highly recommend this spot.

One of the better sushi options just one block out of the quarter - thank you yelp for the open now feature for a Sunday! I didn't have the sushi but the rolls looked very good. I had the udon soup with chicken and it hit the spot. The service was friendly and attentive. Nice ambience inside, felt authentic and not dated. Nice craft cocktail list with lychee drinkee choices!

Geisha is a very relaxed, relatively no frills, sushi place. The Lychee martini was very good and not too sweet. My friend had a sake she enjoyed. I am a sashimi eater myself and found it fresh and good. I am a fan of big meaty portions of fish as I don't eat rice/carbs at the moment (hey, I lost 12 lb at just over 50 years so it works ok? ). I like to feel as if I had a real meal that's going to stick with me for a bit. This was Ok. Having recently eaten at another NOLA sushi establishment, not the biggest of portions in comparison. Nice selection of rolls that my friend ordered and she had more than enough to be able to take some home. Service was very friendly but a bit slow. My friend has an unfortunate fresh garlic allergy and our server was slow to check on ingredients or just forgot to ask and/or put an order in for a roll we chose later in the game. Worth a try but I'll probably prioritize elsewhere with some low-light vibe, and also a larger wine list for when I am in the mood!

Food was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be back the next time I visit Nee Orleans. Convenient location and great service.

The sushi was really reasonably priced and actually quite good. The service was friendly and attentive. I'd totally go back.

I was wondering where to pasta load before the Rock N Roll New Orleans Half Marathon but my tween and I hadn't packed our white tablecloth attire for our girls' weekend in NOLA as most of the Italian restaurants near us were upscale. Thankfully Yelp hooked us up with this sushi spot around the corner from our hotel. My daughter is a sushi fanatic so she ordered her usual faves: gyoza, miso, rolls. I ordered a delicious plate of chicken yaki udon. The thick noodles were exactly the carbs I needed before my big morning. Service was prompt and courteous.

Short vacation with my daughter. She's a sushi fanatic so we came here. She liked it so much we had to come back again before leaving. Dumplings, fried rice and katsu were all delicious as well. Good service and reasonable prices too.

Good sushi and decent prices. Server was pleasant and attentive. Try the King Cake roll.

Fantastic food. Great prices. Great location. Highly recommend. I would eat here often if I lived in NOLA.

Service was very quick and food was good. Had some soft shell crab appetizer which was very crunchy to dip in there house made sauce. The hibachi was okay. Not great, but hit the spot for me.

We ate here our first night and it was truly yummy. Really good sushi and service. You won't be disappointed.

This place was okay but not a standout. I enjoyed the ambiance and upbeat music. My server was extremely attentive and kind. I have had better sushi though.

Nice little place just off Canal St near Harrah's. Food was really good and the service quick.

Loved the vegetarian Sushi, tried couple of them, one was sweet pata to, vegetable and asparagus tempura. Loved all three! Also the Vegetarian Hibachi was good. Staff was polite and very efficient. The place was neat and clean! The restroom were also clean and they had men and women separately.

Amazing little gem here. Fresh sushi and amazing soup. Wish we had something like this in Cali.

Just as an FYI their hours are not up to date on yelp. Don't wait around for the place, call to make sure they are open. I will update my review if and when we have go back, but not please about them not allowing us in when their hours on yelp were not updated. We waited for them to open just to find out we couldn't come in.

Food was really good. We had sushi and a salad. The service was also really good. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because there was a cute dog inside and whoever was packing up togo food was rubbing on the dog and then went back to packing food without washing his hands.

The fried rice and hot appetizer, the baked salmon, are my favorite. Delivers quickly and fresh. For a quick lunch, here's a go to.

OMG The freshest Tuna EVER !!!!!!!! Our waitress Nizel was awesome so nice and friendly and right now with Covid you don't always get the friendliest people !!!! Well I can tell you everything we had was fresh and delicious . We started off with white tuna jalapeño appetizer it was extremely fresh . Also had a tuna roll and a salmon avocado roll again FRESH fish !!!! I myself had a combo steak and chicken hibachi the flavors were on point so good will definitely be coming back here the next time we are in town !! Keep up the awesome customer service and FRESH sushi !!

Where do I begin? All the food we ordered was delicious! I had the scallop sashimi, scallop roll and hubby had the rainbow roll. We also shared a hibachi steak meal. The onion soup and ginger salad were both very good. Fried rice and vegetables were seasoned well. Yum yum sauce was a little different but good. Our friends ordered spring rolls and the hibachi chicken meals. Both seemed to enjoy their food. Our server was attentive and very accommodating. Will definitely come back here when we travel to New Orleans!

The vibe is everything! Love it. The food was A-1! It took us a bit to be seated, and the greeting (lack thereof) wasn't as welcoming, but that wouldn't stop me from coming back. It was an overall great experience.

Ordered take-out. They were super fast! Food, which included nigiri, sashimi, rolls, and hot appetizers, was fine. Just fine. Some items were quite salty, though not bad in flavor.

Not good. The food wasn't as expected. The gyosas were not fully cooked and the sushi was just fine

So bomb! The surrounding restaurants had 1-2 hour waiting lists, so after some exploring we found Geisha sushi bistro and thank goodness we did! The dining area was busy but not crowded and we were seated right away. The service was friendly and the prices were incredibly reasonable, especially considering we're in a touristy area. My friend got the white ninja roll, crouching tiger roll, and the spicy tuna hand roll. She was loved her meal and was very tempted to bring a roll home for later.... I had the Steak hibachi dinner with miso soup and it was sooooooo perfect. The rice was delicious and my steak and veggies were cooked to perfection. Definitely recommend for a casual bite to eat, you won't be disappointed!

My pickup order was really delicious and well priced. I got the kimchi edamame, salmon avocado roll, and spicy salmon roll. My only complaint was that the staff ignored me and another person waiting for a pickup order for a long time. The other person waiting said they'd been ignored for ten minutes. The restaurant didn't seem that busy so it felt a bit rude.

Stopped in on a Friday night to grab some dinner. The staff was friendly but there was one worker who wasn't wearing a mask and was talking to the person who was making our food. I found it odd that if we were walking around the restaurant we had to wear ours but he wasn't following the same standard. The rolls here are greatly priced. We ordered 5 rolls and 2 drinks and our total was $50. The fish wasn't the best fish I've ever had but it still tasted good. As we were eating the restaurant started to fill up more with local people so it made me feel better about their food standard. My favorite rolls were the spicy salmon and the salmon skin.

Very good food and service, very fast with the food as well. Clean, clean bathrooms, big portions on our yakisoba and udon.

Some of the best sushi I've had! Don't miss this place when you the big East! Loving it!

Food was great with fresh tasting fish & flavorful sauces. The location is small but still very comfortable and the staff are really friendly.

First Time Eating Raw Sushi It Was Amazing!!!!!! Jason was also very amazing I love this place