**Yakamein** (also known as "Old Sober") is a New Orleans dish that blends Creole and Asian flavors, typically consisting of noodles, beef or pork, and a...

If you enjoy Cajun spices the Creole cooking is right for you. Gumbo is a typical Lousiana stew or soup. New Orleans soup is an introduction to this food.

There is gumbo weather, which in my book arrives with those first cool days when you’re reaching for a sweater, sometime in late fall.

Welcome to the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where our culture and cuisine weave together to create an array of unforgettable flavors. Among the gems of our culinary heritage is the beloved New Orleans-style Yakamein. This soulful soup, born from a fusion of Chinese, African, and Creole influences, transports you […]

Yakamein (New Orleans-Style Noodle Soup) - Evil Chef Mom

The best of both worlds combine in one cozy pot.

Every city has their local specialties and New Orleans is no different. One of their signature dishes is a mashup of cultures that has delicious results! Yakamein is a beefy soup served over noodles- in this case it’s spaghetti. Despite the Asian name, the Italian noodles here are comforting and delicious. The rich broth is […]

Discover Traditional Recipes From Brennan’s In New Orleans. You Can Also Purchase The Cookbook Online

Ya-ka-mein is one of New Orleans’ best-kept secrets. The beef noodle soup has been a staple among the city’s African-American community for as long as anyone can remember, but its origin is a mystery. Often called Old Sober for its restorative qualities, ya-ka-mein simply consists of chopped beef, noodles, green onions, hard-cooked egg, and broth

This garlic soup recipe is smooth and creamy, and a specialty at Bayona in New Orleans. What seems like a prodigious amount of garlic is mellowed by the long, slow cooking.