Sun Chong is an Asian fusion restaurant at 240 Decatur St in the New Orleans French Quarter. Its menu crosses Louisiana classics with Asian cooking, in dishes like gumbo dumplings, étouffée dumplings and crawfish fried rice. Axios highlighted those dishes when it covered the restaurant in 2024. Below are the menu, current prices, what to order and how to visit.
About Sun Chong
Sun Chong is a casual French Quarter restaurant a few blocks from Canal Street. The idea is simple: take New Orleans flavors, such as gumbo, étouffée and crawfish, and serve them in Asian formats like dumplings, fried rice and ramen. It also serves Korean-leaning dishes such as bulgogi and kimchi lobster pasta, and a signature cocktail list. Its menu offers vegetarian options, and allergens are labeled on each dish in the online menu.
Sun Chong Menu and Prices
The menu is split into appetizers, small plates, handhelds, shareable plates, sides and desserts. Prices below come from the restaurant's own online ordering menu (Toast). Third-party delivery apps charge more.
Signature Plates
- Gumbo Dumplings: $19
- Étouffée Dumplings: $20
- Crawfish Fried Rice: $24
- Seafood Ramen Pasta: $25
- Kimchi Lobster Pasta
- Bulgogi
Small Plates & Sides
- Edamame: $14
- Brussels Sprouts: $15
- Crab Rangoon Dip
- Yum Yum Fried Ribs
Dessert
- Matcha Beignets
What to Order
Start with the gumbo dumplings. They're the dish Sun Chong is best known for, and the best example of what the kitchen is doing. Add the étouffée dumplings if you're sharing. For a main, the crawfish fried rice is the signature, and the seafood ramen pasta is the heartier choice. For dessert, the matcha beignets are Sun Chong's spin on the French Quarter classic.
Location and Hours
Address: 240 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Sun Chong is on Decatur Street at the Canal Street end of the French Quarter, a short walk from the riverfront. Online ordering for pickup starts at 11 AM daily. Reservations are available on OpenTable, which is also the best place to check current dine-in hours.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sun Chong
What is Sun Chong known for?
Sun Chong is known for mixing New Orleans and Asian flavors. Its best-known dishes are the gumbo dumplings and crawfish fried rice, along with étouffée dumplings and seafood ramen pasta.
How much does Sun Chong cost?
On the restaurant's online ordering menu, gumbo dumplings are $19, étouffée dumplings $20, crawfish fried rice $24 and seafood ramen pasta $25. Sides like edamame and Brussels sprouts are $14–$15.
Where is Sun Chong?
Sun Chong is at 240 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130, in the French Quarter near Canal Street.
Does Sun Chong take reservations?
Yes. Sun Chong is on OpenTable, and online ordering for pickup is available through Toast.
Does Sun Chong have vegetarian options?
Yes. The menu includes vegetarian options such as edamame and Brussels sprouts, and the online menu flags allergens for each dish.
Menu prices were checked against Sun Chong's online ordering menu on October 26, 2026. Confirm hours with the restaurant before you visit.
