Ember in New Orleans, LA

4.7(112)$20–30New Orleans, LA
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.7 stars with 112 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Quick meals
  • Casual dining
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

New Orleans, LA • Price $20–30 • 4.7★
Ember is an Indian buffet located at 5606 Canal Blvd in New Orleans, LA. This establishment has earned a 4.7-star rating from 112 reviews. Ember offers dine-in and takeout service options. The price range for dining at Ember is between $20 and $30. Visitors can find Ember in the Lakeshore-Lake Vista neighborhood. For those seeking an Indian buffet experience in New Orleans, Ember provides a well-regarded option with dine-in and takeout services available within a moderate price range.

Good to know

  • Ember has a listed address in New Orleans, LA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.7-star rating from 112 reviews.
  • A phone number is listed for confirming current details before visiting.
  • Service details include takeout.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
5606 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124, Lakeshore-Lake Vista, New Orleans, LA
Phone
(504) 459-2083
Today
11 AM–9 PM
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.7 (112 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

⚡Quick service

No long waits

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Not the Fastest

Score 35/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score35/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
5/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Moderate pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

🆕 4.2 weighted · 112 reviews
4.2weighted · raw 4.7 from 112 reviews(↓ 0.46 from raw)
Newly Discovered (Low Confidence)
Review volume vs. city median112 / 467.5 median
02,337.5 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
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1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.7) with the city average (4.12) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2337.5+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

1 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11 AM–9 PM
monday
11 AM–9 PM
saturday
11 AM–9 PM
sunday
11 AM–9 PM
thursday
11 AM–9 PM
tuesday
Closed
wednesday
11 AM–9 PM

Pricing

Price range $20–30
Price range$20–30

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Limited vegetarian optionsValidated parking

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy Quiet Trendy

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Dine_inTakeoutDelivery

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service Great cocktails

Popular Dishes

12 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Butter Chicken$21.008 mentions
  • Samosa$7.007 mentions
  • Tikka Masala$20.006 mentions
  • Tikka$20.006 mentions
  • Vindaloo$18.003 mentions
  • Chili Gobi$14.503 mentions
  • Palak Paneer$18.003 mentions
  • Chili Chicken$14.501 mention
  • Matter Paneer$18.001 mention
  • Vegetable Pakora$13.501 mention
  • Tandoori$20.001 mention
  • Lamb Kolhapuri$21.001 mention

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

39 items with prices
  • Samosa$7.00

    Vegan. Two traditional crispy fried pastry stuffed with spices, potatoes, and peas.

  • Vegetable Pakora$13.50

    Vegan. Flavorful crispy fritters made of mixed vegetables, gram flour, and spices.

  • Samosa Chat$15.00

    Samosa, chickpea, and vegetables.

  • Chili Mushroom$13.50

    Vegan. A simple dish of stir fried mushrooms, capsicum, and chili sauce.

  • Chili Paneer$14.50

    A traditional fresh Indian cheese with capsicum, onions, and chili sauce.

  • Chili Gobi$14.50

    Vegan. Traditional battered and fried cauliflower stir fried with capsicum, onions and chili sauce.

  • Gobi Manchurian$14.50

    Vegan. Cauliflower tossed in a sweet chili sauce.

  • Lasuni Gobi$15.00

    Vegan. Traditional battered and fried cauliflower tossed in a garlic tomato sauce.

  • Chicken Manchurian$15.00

    Fried chicken tossed with sweet chili sauce.

  • Chicken 65$14.50

    A classic south Indian dish of boneless deep fried chicken pieces tossed in a spiced yogurt sauce.

  • Chili Chicken$14.50

    Fried chicken pieces tossed in a spicy chili sauce with onions and bell peppers.

  • Chili Shrimp$15.50

    Shrimp sautéed in spicy chili sauce with onions and bell peppers.

  • Lasuni Shrimp$15.50

    Shrimp sautéed in a garlic tomato sauce.

  • Rasam$7.00

    Vegan. South Indian spiced soup with tomatoes, tamarind, and herbs.

  • Fried Rice or Noodles$18.00

    This is an Indian style chinese food. A combination of basmati rice or noodles stir fried with carrots, onions, cabbage, eggs and your choice of protein chicken, shrimp, or vegetarian.

  • Tikka Masala$20.00

    Curry with marinated protein in a creamy tomato based sauce. Chicken, lamb, shrimp, or paneer.

  • Vindaloo$18.00

    Curry with Portuguese influence. Your choice of protein cooked in a traditional chili paste, spices and vinegar. Chicken or lamb.

  • Chettinad$18.00

    A passionately flavored south Indian dish of chef's specialty masala, coconut milk, curry leaves and your choice of protein.

  • Pepper Fry$18.00

    A spicy south Indian dish of black pepper, chili's, chef's specialty spice blend and stir fried with your choice of protein. Chicken, lamb, or shrimp.

  • Kadai$17.00

    A popular dish with your choice of protein slow-cooked with tomatoes and spices. Chicken or lamb.

  • Korma$17.00

    A dish consisting of your choice of protein braised with cream, cashew nut paste and Indian spices. Chicken or lamb.

  • Curry$17.00

    An aromatic rich curry dish, simmered with coconut milk. Chicken, lamb, or shrimp.

  • Gongura Chicken$20.00

    A spicy and slightly sour curry simmered with chicken, onion, tomato, gongura leaves, herbs and spices.

  • Butter Chicken$21.00

    Tender chicken pieces marinated in yogurt and simmered in a rich tomato based sauce with cashews and butter.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

112 reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Ember?

Ember has a 4.7-star rating based on 112 customer reviews.

Where is Ember located?

Ember is located at 5606 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124, Lakeshore-Lake Vista, New Orleans, LA.

How much does Ember cost?

Ember is budget-friendly. The price range is $20–30.

Is Ember good?

Yes, Ember is highly rated with 4.7 stars from 112 reviews.

📍Neighborhood Gem

A standout spot in a quiet area — people come here on purpose.

A standout spot in a quiet area — people come here on purpose.

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Arts & Culture
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Recreation & Entertainment
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Sports & Fitness
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Government & Public Services
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Miscellaneous Services
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Place Of Worships

Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses

Place Of Worship

~0.2 mi
First Baptist New Orleans

Place Of Worship

5290 Canal Boulevard

~0.3 mi
Website
Canal Boulevard Baptist Church

Place Of Worship

~0.3 mi
Saint Luke's United Methodist Church

Place Of Worship

5873 Canal Boulevard

~0.4 mi
Lakeview Presbyterian Church

Place Of Worship

5914 Canal Boulevard

~0.4 mi

Restaurants

Ember

Restaurant

5606 Canal Boulevard

~6 ftWe-Mo 11:00-21:00
+1 504 4592083

Pubs

Homedale Inn

Pub

618 Homedale Street

~181 ft
Lots a Luck Tavern

Pub

203 Homedale Street

~0.3 mi

Cafes

Cafe Navarre

Cafe

800 Navarre Avenue

~0.2 mi
+1 504-483-8828

Fast Foods

Einstein Bros. Bagels

Fast Food

615 City Park Avenue

~0.6 miMo-Th 08:00-14:00; Fr 09:00-12:00
+1 800-224-3563Website

Fire Stations

New Orleans Fire Department Communications Division

Fire Station

~0.5 mi

Polices

New Orleans Police Department - Crime Prevention

Police

~0.5 mi

Studios

WYES-TV

Studio

~0.4 mi
Website

Parks

Mound Park

Park

~0.2 mi
Delgado Playground

Park

~0.3 mi
City Park

Park

~1.1 mi
Website

Fitness Centres

Fitness Center

Fitness Centre

~0.6 mi

Stadiums

Kirsch-Rooney Stadium

Stadium

~0.4 mi
Tad Gormley Stadium

Stadium

~0.6 mi

Pitchs

Reggie Bush Field

Pitch

~0.6 mi