Amy B.
Yelp
Keep calm & CURRY on! My wife & I love Thai food, so we decided to see what New Orleans has to offer. During my (extensive!) research on the best places to dine this trip, I stumbled across Pomelo Thai Boutique Restaurant. Pomelo is located on Magazine St & specializes in authentic Thai comfort food.
We started with the Salmon Tsuke featuring house-marinated sashimi-grade salmon with ginger, garlic & chili served with seaweed wrap & seafood sauce. The plate of salmon we were presented was a work of art. You place the salmon & some rice atop the seaweed wrap, add your desired amount of sauce & enjoy. The salmon was fresh with a magnificent punch of umami & fiery heat from the chili. Delectable!
We also tried the Thai Herbal Sausage served with pickled ginger, fresh chilis & greens. The sausage was meaty & complex with a strong presence of garlic, which I loved. Pleasantly distinctive compared to your standard conecuh, smoked or Italian sausages.
Moving on to the Pok Pok Noodles featuring glass noodles, roasted bbq pork shoulder, shrimp, bok choy, peanuts, chili & added wonton in a robust broth. This dish's flavor was incredibly unique. The broth is tangy with an essence of peanutty sweetness & VERY spicy. My wife said it was at the top of her spice tolerance. As a "hot head", I was perfectly content. I particularly enjoyed the roasted bbq pork shoulder. It was incredibly tender & flavorsome.
Pomelo is a gem! Its atmosphere is adorably cozy. Owned by husband & wife team Frankie & Chef Aom who are a pleasure themselves. Chef Aom has created a beautiful, creative menu. No cocktails, but a small wine & beer selection. As a tourist, you have to do a bit of digging to know about this place, but I've HAPPILY done the digging for you. #eatingwithamy approved!