Best restaurants for 10 cuisines in Baton Rouge
America is often described as a melting pot—a place where different cultures have come together over the centuries to form a new set of customs while maintaining the ones their ancestors have long held dear. For a lot of cultures, a major part of their identity is food.
Walk down any main street in the United States and you're likely to see the cuisines of many countries that, despite being nowhere near each other on the globe, are sitting side by side. You could start in Egypt with some falafel, get a taste of Taiwan with a cup of bubble tea next door, pick up a side of fries at an old-fashioned American diner down the block, and finish it off with sopaipillas from the Mexican restaurant in town.
Of course, we all have our favorite dishes: a juicy cheeseburger from a local pub, a savory bowl of tempura udon at a beloved Japanese restaurant, or some chicken tikka masala from your nearby Indian spot. But maybe you're looking to get out of your comfort zone a little, whether to try a different restaurant that has your favorite food or to taste a new type of cuisine entirely. To help point you in the right direction, Stacker compiled a list of the best restaurants for 10 cuisines in Baton Rouge using data from Yelp. The cuisines included were based on research from Grand Canyon University on the most popular cuisines across U.S. cities.
Read on to find out if your favorite restaurant made the cut and to get inspired for your next dinner out.
Note: The images in this article depict each cuisine and do not necessarily reflect dishes served at each restaurant.
American: Elsie's Plate & Pie
- Rating: 4.5/5 (885 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3145 Government St Baton Rouge, LA 70806
- Categories: American, Cajun/Creole, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
Chinese: Gold Bowl
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 7941 Airline Hwy Baton Rouge, LA 70815
- Categories: Szechuan, Fast Food
- Read more on Yelp
Greek: Kabobs
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 16569 George Oneal Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70817
- Categories: Lebanese, Greek, Diners
- Read more on Yelp
Indian: Swagat Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (253 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15380 George O'Neal Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70817
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
Italian: Anthony's Italian Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5575 Government St Baton Rouge, LA 70806
- Categories: Delis, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
Japanese: Chow Yum Phat
- Rating: 4.5/5 (264 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2363 Hollydale Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70808
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Ramen, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
Korean: Yerin Korean Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 7064 Siegen Ln Ste L Baton Rouge, LA 70809
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp
Mexican: Birria & Barbacoa de chivo Los Compadre's
- Rating: 5.0/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10457 Airline Hwy Baton Rouge, LA 70816
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Thai: Sambath's Donut & Thai Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 5703 Essen Ln Ste A3 Baton Rouge, LA 70810
- Categories: Donuts, Breakfast & Brunch, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
Vietnamese: Cafe Mimi
- Rating: 5.0/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 329 Florida St Baton Rouge, LA 70801
- Categories: Vietnamese, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 332 metros.