Ajun Cajun has closed. But don't worry, the chef's Jazz Fest food creations will continue

Momo Young has had a Japanese restaurant in the Carrollton neighborhood through three decades, most recently Ajun Cajun. She’s also made legions of fans far from the restaurant for the food she serves at local festivals, including the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival .

But Ajun Cajun, at 8433 Oak St., closed last week as she takes a step back. She's eschews the term "retired," because she still has plenty of work to do.

The chef’s daughter, Angel Young plans to carry on the festival side of the family business, keeping her creations in circulation, including the yakiniku po-boy. The mother will still be on hand helping out.

The mother and daughter are now in the process of selling off the restaurant's inventory of service ware, like rummage sale of sushi platters and sake glasses.