The Kingsway
Restaurant · Touro ·
Asian fusion bistro offers inventive dishes, sleek ambiance, superb service
Asian fusion bistro offers inventive dishes, sleek ambiance, superb service
"Chef Ashwin Vilkhu’s first solo venture finally opened after a multi-year, construction-delayed build; it serves as a personal project that tells his family’s culinary origin story through chopstick-worthy childhood Asian dishes. The light-filled dining room and glowing back bar were designed by a local architecture and interior firm, and the four-course, $92 tasting menu lets guests choose two to three options per course, with highlights like gulf yellowfin tuna paired with the chef’s five-year chili sauce and sticky rice, and a crispy, wok-fried Mongolian-style dish made with slices of leg of lamb. The program is rounded out by a cocktail menu focused on Asian flavors and a carefully curated wine list intended to stand up to bold profiles." - Beth D’Addono
"I'm looking forward to The Kingsway at 4201 Magazine Street from the Vilkhu family, which will follow their acclaimed Saffron concept and meld East Asian and French flavors." - Clair Lorell
"I'm interested in the Vilkhu family's second restaurant, the Kingsway, moving into the former Magasin Vietnamese Cafe location on Magazine Street; it’s expected to differ from their fine-dining Saffron by melding East Asian and French flavors." - Clair Lorell
"The Vilkhu family is opening a second, similarly elegant and upscale restaurant called the Kingsway that will meld East Asian and French flavors, with renovations underway at the former Magasin Vietnamese Cafe location." - Justine Jones
"The family behind Kingsway first made a name for themselves with Saffron, a popular modern Indian restaurant in New Orleans. The new spot will be just across the street, but will be totally different from their previous concept—they plan on creating a New American menu with a blend of East Asian and French influences. Not a ton of other details are available yet, but they’re currently renovating the restaurant’s space with plans to open sometime in the fall if all goes well. But if watching Love It Or List It has taught us anything, it’s to never expect things to run on schedule. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation