Having lived in Thailand for a few years, I’m constantly on the hunt for fresh, authentic Thai- and this was it! I came 2 days in a row because I couldn’t get their Tom Kha Guhng soup out of my head! It was delicious, light, bright and with the perfect amount of heat! This food was delicious!
My wife and I are are visiting New Orleans for the first time. We went to Pomelo because our Airbnb Host is also the owner and we are very thankful we did. The portion sizes are big and they certainly bring the flavor and spice. Everything we had was delicious but especially the cheesecake. So so good. It was great to get authentic Thai food in New Orleans. Come try it and you won’t regret it!
Amazing authentic Thai in a cozy inviting space. We enjoyed every dish we tried and the owners were very inviting. I have had Thai restaurants all over the world and this place is truly special.We tried about half the menu and every dish was 11/10. Highly recommend and will be back again!
This is a lovely little starter place for a new restaurant. They strive harder than most non-domestic restaurants to provide authentic cuisine and nail it, so far as I can tell. For those used to casual dining in a U.S. setting, you may find the number of options wanting; however, I find that I would rather go to a place that had fewer options and can execute them well. That describes Pomelo. Both dishes that I tried-- the Chicken Massaman and the Pok Pok Noodle--were well-spiced and were generous portions of food for the price. At three booth-chair hybrid (seats four) and three intimate table setting (seats two) options, the size is humble. This size leads to the only criticism I could offer--the amount of acoustics are too high. A four-person group cam in and was very loud, leading to a much louder than usual experience. I suspect that the minimal décor might contribute to the volume, and as they add some objects the sound might be less likely to bounce. I would also like to see yam sam-o added to the menu, as I understand that this salad is the name sake for their restaurant--Pomelo.Our server was the husband of the female proprietor, a distinguished Loyola Professor. Both of them are very kind and helpful, with stories for each of the menu items.Generally being pretty hesitant with my 5-star reviews, I found this place to be reasonably worthy. They are in a start-up stage (likely no more than a couple months old), but they seem to care deeply about bringing an authentic Thai taste to you and delivering good service. I can happily suggest that you check them out, especially if you are feeling adventurous and like giving smaller places a chance. I suggest making a reservation if you are not making a spur of the moment eating decision.
Absolutely fabulous menu. I’m vegetarian, and there were so many options I don’t see at other Thai restaurants. My friends, the meat eaters, also loved their meals. I highly recommend!
I’ve never left a review of anything before. But I had to review this place because it was so good! I got the seafood green curry. It was the right amount of spice for me, and I loved the hint of lime. I’ll definitely be back to try other menu items! The owners are also really nice people and great to talk to! If you have to wait a bit, it’s definitely worth the wait.
My new go-to Thai joint. A perfectly quaint spot with bonafide flavors and proper portions. I found myself saying that there was just the right amount of 'finesse' to all the dishes. We ordered the Vegetarian Glass Noodle Salad, the Corn with Shrimp, and Salmon Red Curry. I recommend all three and attached some pics below.P.S. Pomelo is BYOB so you can bring your favorite bottle of wine or cocktail to enjoy with your meal.
I saw someone's review of this place pop up on my Google Maps qhen I was nearby with a picture of their corn shrimp salad and I knew I had to have it. I popped in while they were closed 3-5 but Frankie and Aom (and Leah) were so great and made me the salad anyways! It was SO GOOD and had the perfect kick. This place is delicious and very fairly priced-- and the staff couldn't have been nicer!! I'm definitely coming back again and again!
Loved it! Had the salmon & shrimp green curry with eggplant, squash, broccoli and sweet peppers and it everything was cooked perfectly and so delicious - new fave Thai in the city.
Very attentive and friendly owner/operator, and the food was outstanding. I had the Ramen (yes, Thai Ramen...shrimp base with glass noodles), and it was delicious. Currently still BYOB, which is welcomed. So glad I visited!