Sukeban
Izakaya restaurant · Carrollton
8126 Oak St, New Orleans, LA 70118
Highlights
Fresh temaki hand rolls, sashimi, and craft sake selection
Fresh temaki hand rolls, sashimi, and craft sake selection
"Oak Street’s revival continued with the debut of this modern Japanese restaurant from Jacqueline Blanchard, the founder of upscale culinary shop Coutelier. Blanchard’s ode to a traditional izakaya, Sukeban is a sleek shop that serves a succinct menu of sashimi specials, rotating handrolls, and a handful of traditional Izakaya sides, like Japanese potato salad and ohitashi (spinach, dashi, and bonito flakes), in addition to robust beer and sake offerings. Don’t expect a typically vast sushi menu here — it’s small, succinct, and excellent, and the price point is a bit higher than others." - Beth D’Addono
"Sukeban is the debut restaurant from Jacqueline Blanchard, the founder of upscale culinary shop Coutelier. It’s a modern, sleek shop meant to pay homage to the Japanese izakaya, serving a succinct menu of sashimi specials, rotating hand rolls, and a handful of traditional Izakaya sides, like Japanese potato salad and ohitashi, a spinach dish. There are also robust Japanese beer and whiskey offerings, as well as natural wine and a couple of well-balanced cocktails — and the daily happy hour from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. is a great chance to try them half-off." - Eater Staff
"An izakaya for hand rolls, adding to Oak Street’s multiple food draws." - Jenny Adams
"Ever heard of a caviar bump? They’ve had their dubious moments at hotspots in cities like New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, representing the ultimate luxury flex in fine-dining. But you can also try them at the decidedly chill Sukeban, Oak Street’s charming izakaya experience from Jacqueline Blanchard. Order some Cajun Caviar or kaluga as a supplement to your temaki and infuse a little fun with dinner." - Beth D’Addono
"Oak Street’s revival continued with the debut of this modern Japanese restaurant from Jacqueline Blanchard, the founder of upscale culinary shop Coutelier. Blanchard’s ode to a traditional izakaya, Sukeban is a sleek shop that serves a succinct menu of sashimi specials, rotating handrolls, and a handful of traditional Izakaya sides, like Japanese potato salad and ohitashi (spinach, dashi, and bonito flakes), in addition to robust beer and sake offerings. Don’t expect a typically vast sushi menu here, and the price point is a bit higher than most." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell
