Royal China Restaurant - Metairie

Blessed that the storm called Hurricane Barry in New Orleans ended up a non-event, we headed out for a Saturday night dinner. Very few places were open, but an old favorite, Royal China, was indeed open. When we walked in, the room was nearly full, and there were people waiting on takeout. Ms Shirley took us to a table, and we perused the menu. A young gent took our drink orders, and It was a good night to eliminate stress with a large hot sake. We ordered a series ofappetizers, but with a bread shortage, shrimp toast was out, but shrimp rolls, paper shrimp, and coconut shrimp were in. All were excellent. We ordered the house combo fried rice, with plenty of shrimp, pork and chicken. We also orderedone entree for each of us, knowing there was going to be a fine leftovers dinner by Tuesday. I ordered Seafood in a Nest,Chinese vegetables stir-fried with jumbo shrimps, scallops and pecans in a mild sauce. Tasty with lovely presentation. My son ordered Hawaii Delight, Fresh jumbo shrimp, beef, chicken sauteed with fresh pineapple and vegetables. His nest was half a pineapple. Wife got her favorite, boneless fried chicken. We had enough space for a couple of almondcookies and fortune cookies. What made this special is how Ms Shirley and the young man handled the front desk and the entire room with grace and efficiency. I am unsure how many folks were manning the kitchen, but the taste, serving, andpresentation was special especially given the worker shortage.

This is by far the best Chinese restaurant in the greater New Orleans area if not Louisiana. I?ve been coming for years and I?ve recommended a visit to dozens of friends. The staff and owner have always been so gracious, giving, and so friendly. In the midst of a super busy time they?ve always been accommodating and treated me well! All that to say the food far exceeds any Chinese you?ll find in any major city in the USA. The menu includes classics Chinese Americandishes but also a huge selection of Dim Sum. I can?t recommend Royal China enough!!!

Food was good. Fresh, hot, and quick. Pricing is on the higher side. Egg rolls are homemade, and contain cinnamon. That's where it ends. Drinks were in a can. Waitress took our order and literally never came back. Kitchen staff delivered the food. We got our own plates, silverware, and to go boxes. Only 5 tables of customers in the restaurant, but focus was definately on take out orders. She dropped my lemon on the table and never returned with another. not wheelchairor stroller friendly. A wheelchair would not fit through the bathroom door and would be very difficult to maneuver through the parking lot to the ramp

For more than 15 years in NOLA, for the first time, the dishes try here. I am astonished by the courts, especially paper shrimps. Taste so good, so fresh! Definitely worth the money.

This is by far the best Chinese restaurant in the larger New Orleans area, if not Louisiana. I've been coming for years and recommended a visit of dozens of friends. Staff and owners were always so friendly, giving and so friendly. In the midst of a super busy time they have always taken me well and treated me well! All that to say, food far surpasses all the Chinese you find in every important city in the USA. The menu includes classic Chinese American dishes, but also a huge selection of Dim Sum. I cannot recommend Royal China enough!!!