"It is what it is. As much as I dislike cliches, the title of this review describes Chinese Tea Garden. Surviving in a formerly destroyed part of New Orleans off Elysian Fields where more than 10 feet of water surged and sat for more than a month, it's nothing short of miraculous that the Tea Garden is back up and running--this while no other restaurants in this area are open to my knowledge. I'm not a huge fan of Chinese cuisine, opting more for sushi and sashimi, but the Tea Garden does what they do well. It's more of a lunch place for neighboring businesses than somewhere I'd go for dinner, but then again I'd never eat Chinese food for dinner. Service is lackadaisical with ennui-laden staff, and the ambience lacks inspiration. That said, the food is tasty at a decent price, and you'll be in and out within an hour. A good lunch venue that I'd give 3 of 5 stars."
