Hot & Soul

Excellent food and fun service! In town for just the weekend and I had to eat here twice to try as many of dishes I could. The manchego toast is magical! Fish chowder- had no idea how yummy that can be! Pompano, beef stroganoff, chicken adobo…. More please! Then there’s the desserts…WOW! Ginger carrot cake with candied carrots, dulce de leche custard, and choco-coconut-strawberry glaze rice pudding!!! Can’t wait to come back to NOLA for this place!

We had 2 dishes; Beef Stroganoff and Grilled Pompano and Dessert was the Ginger Cake Cake. Beef Stroganoff: Imagine tender strips of beef, seared until just browned, then simmered in a velvety sauce made from sautéed onions, earthy mushrooms, rich beef stock, and a generous swirl of sour cream. The sauce is silky, slightly tangy, and deeply savory—each bite feels like a cozy hug. Served over a bed of buttered egg noodles (or sometimes rice or mashed potatoes), the dish becomes the perfect balance of textures: the soft noodles soaking up that luscious sauce and the beef adding hearty, satisfying depth. The flavors are familiar yet refined—creamy, savory, and just a little bit indulgent. It’s the kind of dish that fills the room with an inviting aroma and makes you want to sit down, exhale,

Highly recommend Hot & Soul on Banks Street in New Orleans! Every bite of our meal was moan-worthy and the service delightful. Casual, unpretentious atmosphere in an oulde "shotgun" house. We are counting the days until we can return to this hidden gem of a restaurant in a city of known for superior restaurants.

Amazing food and incredible atmosphere. It's cozy but not cramped. Mike and Christy are so warm to chat with and their food is unforgettable. Their menu is exciting and delicious, don't be shy about trying something new there because it's going to be incredible. And if you aren't sure, just ask. They are brilliant chefs. 10/10 food 10/10 atmosphere 10/10 people. Make time for Hot & Soul. You won't regret it.

When I first heard saw the sinage of Hot & Soul I assumed it would be a soul food restaurant. The menu is all over the place. There’s American cuisine, filipino, along with Indian dishes. I went for happy hour. I had a the daily cocktail which was a Cuba libre daiquiri and saag paneer. Saag Paneer is creamed spinach topped with paneer (India cheese). The paneer looked like miniature, grilled toast. I didnt care for it. Overall the spinach was really tasty. It had a nice crunch to it with the onions. 🧅 The staff was friendly. The bartender was so nice to have shot o’clock. I wasn’t expecting it. But that made my Friday even better!!! I’m looking forward to trying an entry on my next visit.