Plume Algiers - New Orleans

Although I don't usually eat Indian food, I recently had a truly exceptional dining experience at this restaurant. The food was not your typical Indian fare - i... read more Although I don't usually eat Indian food, I recently had a truly exceptional dining experience at this restaurant. The food was not your typical Indian fare - it was more refined and elegant. I couldn't decide on a dish, so I let the chef surprise me with their flavorful creations. I enjoyed a banana appetizer, a spicy salad that paired well with the pork and shrimp dishes, and a delicious mango-based cream soup. Overall, the food was amazing and definitely worth a trip across the river. And, to top it off, the staff were friendly and welcoming.

The food was /excellent/ and the service was great! Limited menu (if you have a classic Indian dish you're looking for, they are unlikely to have it; we asked f... read more The food was /excellent/ and the service was great! Limited menu (if you have a classic Indian dish you're looking for, they are unlikely to have it; we asked for any saag dish, and were out of luck). But they have very possibly the best Naan I've ever had, and any shrimp dish is highly recommended! I guess we has the shrimp balchao, which was luscious! They use /gorgeous/ local shrimp, and it really shows! Pork appetizers was very tasty but very salty get it with Naan or rice. Great for a small party looking for an out of the way place.

I work near Plume, so we eat there often. I have never had a dish I didn't enjoy! The Banana Chaat is delicious. Their Appom and Naan are fantastic, and the Por... read more I work near Plume, so we eat there often. I have never had a dish I didn't enjoy! The Banana Chaat is delicious. Their Appom and Naan are fantastic, and the Pork Axione is one of my favorites. I recommend following their suggestion to cross the bridge and visit this hidden gem of a restaurant. If you enjoy Indian food, you will not be disappointed.

I’ve never reviewed a restaurant before, but I feel like I need to give folks with peanut allergies a heads up. After indicating that I had a peanut allergy on... read more I’ve never reviewed a restaurant before, but I feel like I need to give folks with peanut allergies a heads up. After indicating that I had a peanut allergy on my reservation ahead of time and telling the server when we were seated, we placed our order. It was only after the order was placed that the server returned to ask me if it would be a problem that the kitchen fried peanuts in the same fryer they use for all fried items on the menu. Once I indicated that this would absolutely be a problem, the server pointed out all the fried items on the menu- it was at least half of the food available, and most, if not all, of the big ticket items. It was extremely disappointing. I’ve never been to a restaurant that would put such a common allergen in a vessel that cooks a large portion of the food, especially when it’s avoidable. It felt like no consideration was given to customers with an extremely common food allergy. What little I was able to try was delicious, but not worth being excluded from a huge chunk of the dining experience. Maybe this isn’t a space for people with peanut allergies, but a heads up would have been helpful! edited to add that the energy of the response below is precisely why I left my first ever review of a restaurant. Had I been met with kindness I would have chalked it up to bad luck. Humility, accountability and hospitality are distinctly lacking here (check out their responses to any feedback) Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100

Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100 Recommendation for vegetarians: Highly recommend Parking space: Somewhat difficult... read more Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100 Recommendation for vegetarians: Highly recommend Parking space: Somewhat difficult to find parking