Hillbilly Po’boys and Oysters
La Gumbo Ya Ya
With drinks in mason jars and generous portions, what’s not to love about this place? The blackened crawfish po’boy definitely brings the spice, and the oyster nachos on house-made chips with orange sauce are one-of-a-kind. Wash it all down with one of its signature cocktails. We recommend the Honey Rider with organic honey and peach moonshine.
With a rotating menu of some of the finest gumbos, po’boys and Puerto Rican food the city has to offer, there’s nothing we’ve tried that we don’t love. Make sure to remain flexible, as the menu is determined by what’s available and fresh. The gumbo changes daily, but every choice is extraordinary. Paired with a shrimp or softshell crab, you’ll be in heaven. If you can, save room for some of the bread pudding. You’ll thank us later. Check out its website to find its current location.
1 NW Ninth St. facebook.com/HillbillyPoBoysOysters 702-9805
lagumboyaya.com 226-0746
The Big Easy New Orleans Cafe 359 E. Main St., Yukon facebook.com/TheBigEasy66 350-8989
The Big Easy just got that much more authentic; it now serves beer. Wash down your blackened chicken or catfish with a Louisiana special Abita beer and you’ll feel as if you stepped into the French Quarter. With a huge menu to choose from, you’ll want to revisit The Big Easy any time you want to feel a little Mardi Gras spirit.
Banana Island 1117 NW 25th St. facebook.com/bananaislandrestaurant 602-1188
Banana Island is one of the few Asian restaurants that have Malaysian cuisine, which is a blend of Malay-style food with Indian and Chinese traditions. And there are plenty of options that turn up the heat. Get out of your comfort zone with a chef’s special, such as the authentic spare ribs served with a sweet-and-spicy sauce, or the Evil Jungle Chicken, an aptly named spicy curry dish not for the faint of heart.
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