This is a great place to get together with friends because the menu is so extensive and there are so many things to try. This is the only place I know of in Baton Rouge that has a complete Vietnamese menu and a full blown sushi bar. They don’t skimp on the fish when they make nigiri or sashimi or sushi rolls, and the Vietnamese menu has pho, rice and vermicelli dishes, banh mi, springrolls and a host of appetizers–and that lets you put together some pretty unique meal combos. Here’s a fried calamari appetizer, a shrimp spring roll with peanut sauce, a California roll and a four piece nigiri add on.
The other aspect of this place that I dearly love is the colorful, laid back atmosphere they’ve created. The staff is super attentive and very friendly. Now I’m not saying you can’t go by yourself and have a good time, but it lends itself to groups because everyone can find something they want to try and it’s just made for sharing appetizers and rolls family style. Also, since they have both pho and sushi, it’s an all weather sort of spot. I know I eat more sushi in spring and summer and more pho in fall and winter. How many of us rush to find gumbo as soon as it starts to get chilly? I always find myself cooking red beans in August because I can’t wait to switch gears. Drunken Fish is a great place to visit rain or shine, hot or cold, by yourself or with the whole kickball team.
