LUVI serves Asian fusion cooking in Uptown New Orleans. Dumplings and sashimi are the dishes reviewers bring up most often, part of a menu built from a range of Asian techniques and flavors.
The restaurant has drawn recognition beyond word of mouth: Eater named it to its Essential 38 list of New Orleans restaurants, and it has been a James Beard Foundation Best Chef semifinalist twice, in 2020 and 2022.
The dining room is small, and opinions on the experience vary. Some diners describe a creative, standout menu, while others point to inconsistent execution, portions that feel small for the price, and uneven service.
The restaurant has drawn recognition beyond word of mouth: Eater named it to its Essential 38 list of New Orleans restaurants, and it has been a James Beard Foundation Best Chef semifinalist twice, in 2020 and 2022.
The dining room is small, and opinions on the experience vary. Some diners describe a creative, standout menu, while others point to inconsistent execution, portions that feel small for the price, and uneven service.