My wife and I have been on an Indian food kick lately, so we turned to Yelp to find an authentic…read morespot near our house. While browsing reviews, we came across a hidden gem in St. Ann called Maaji's Street Kitchen that had surprisingly high ratings. I couldn't believe how well-reviewed it was, so we decided to check it out for ourselves. We arrived around 5:30 PM on a Monday and were greeted warmly as soon as we walked in. We made our way to the counter to place our order, and the staff member was very helpful once we mentioned it was our first time. He walked us through the menu and even pointed out different dishes and combo options on their digital signage display menu, which made ordering much easier. We placed our order to go and waited inside. It's a small space, but it's decorated with unique art and has a really unique vibe. There was a hypnotic Indian song playing in the background, which added to the atmosphere. We sat at a table that had a game on it--I believe it was called Carrom, a tabletop game where you flick checker-sized discs into corner pockets, similar to a mini pool table. A woman who I assume was the owner or manager came out from the back and greeted us. While we waited, she showed us how to play the game. As we were playing, she came back and even offered us samples of the food we had ordered. I was honestly impressed by the level of hospitality--it's not something you experience very often. The sample alone was some of the best Indian food I've had. The spices were perfectly balanced for my taste, and it made me even more excited to get home and dig into our full meal. My wife ordered the Mixed Vegetable Curry Bowl, and I went with Combination #2 (Shredded Chicken Curry, Steamed Rice, and Parantha), along with a side salad. Overall, the experience was fantastic. I can't remember the last time we were treated this well at a restaurant, and I'm already looking forward to coming back to try more dishes.

Even though there are many Indian restaurants near me, I am willing to drive 20-30 minutes out of…read morethe way to get the best Indian food cooked with love by Heena (the owner/chef of Maaji's). This is how good this restaurant is, and I am always amazed by how Heena can cook all the food to order while connecting with her customers (she remembered my name 2 months after I visited once!). The restaurant is small and tucked away on N Lindbergh in St. Ann. The space is set up mostly for takeout as they only have ~4 tables for customers. Don't let this deter you from dining in if you have the time. You can play a traditional Indian game on one of the tables while you wait or chat with the staff or other customers. The menu isn't as expansive as some other Indian restaurants in town, but it really doesn't need to be. So far, everything I've tried has been delicious and the combination menu's value cannot be beat. This lets you try out multiple things on the menu all at once. In each dish, you really can taste the love and care that the chef has put into the food and if you get a chance, ask her about how much thought has gone into even the ingredients being used. Tip: If you don't mind paying the extra $1, always get the garlic and ghee parantha (deliciously flaky indian flatbread). It is totally worth it.

Came here specifically because I kept hearing about the jjajangmyeon so I had to try it. Went with…read morea big group of about 8 people for dinner and we waited maybe 15 minutes for a table which wasn't bad at all considering how busy it was. The inside has a good amount of seating and a separate area for shabu shabu, so it's well organized. We ordered a ton of dishes to share and everything came out so fast. I was surprised by how fast and friendly the staff was. The jjajangmyeon is vegetarian and this was very similar but just slightly lighter than the Korean one. Still so delicious. The fried tofu is an absolute must order. I don't know how they got it that crispy and crunchy, but it was perfectly flavored too. The grilled tofu was also really good and flavorful. The noodles were great, and we also got the cabbage dish which was a nice balance to some of the heavier, oilier dishes. They offer tea for the table only $1 per person. Overall just a really great experience. It's a bit out of the way and not really surrounded by a lot of other things to do nearby, but worth the trip. Would definitely recommend!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Tai Ke is one of the older kids on the block-- been around before the other players on Olive…read more Overall, I think it still has a place on this block, but I do prefer the others. I've had their 3 cup chicken, fried pork chop, other street snacks, braised beef noodle soup. Our recent orders: Stirfry basil with beef (17.99): our favorite Chili's stirfry chicken (14.99): it was better the more you had it, but it was just strange that the chicken was coated in sauce so it didn't make it quite crispy Five spices tofu (13.99): this was pretty good. It's perfectly crispy on the outside and the dipping sauce was not too bad. Next time we want to try this salt and pepper, tofu and the fried pork chop again There's a 2.79% transaction fee for credit cards

Had been recommended Great Heart by a friend, and had seen some buzz on Instagram, so when we were…read morelooking for a spot for our date night Saturday this checked the boxes. Elevated casual atmosphere that is super family friendly. We sat at a table in the main dining area, which also had a large bar with nice plush chairs. Plenty of TVs on mute if you want to check in on a sports game. Service was 11/10 - seamless, well paced, and very friendly staff Food was 4.5/5 - pretzels, brat, schnitzel were all delicious, best schnitzel Ive had outside of Germany Sadly the apple strudel dessert fell flat (seemed like it was on day 3, soggy pastry and a bit chilled like it was pulled from the fridge and microwaved) Plenty of fun German and Austrian classics, amazing beer, full bar with tasty cocktails, winning atmosphere and excellent service. Definitely worth a visit (or two or 10)

I am near 50 and I have had lots of German food, both in the US and in Germany. And the pork…read moreschnitzel at Great Heart made me sit back and say oh my god. I made my husband try it. Perfection. I really did plan on taking home half but only took home the spaetzel and the potato salad (which was a mistake). I ordered spaetzel and they sent it out with the salad. Mistake was caught by the kitchen in under a minute and they sent out the spaetzel. I appreciated the great service. My husband's goulash was really good but my schnitzel was still far better. Oh. And the beers are really good too. I had the Dunkel, highly recommend. Ambience great, service great, food amazing, and good beers. We will be back.

Shout out to Isaiah for awesome service as it was our first time, and he checked in on us…read morethroughout our meal! Coming in from AZ, I was pretty shocked how lacking the AYCE KBBQ scene is here, but there was a KPOT in AZ that we didn't try. We finally got to try it here, and really liked the meat quality! I miss the typical banchan options from traditional korean bbq houses, but I really liked their kimchi!! The daikon was also pretty good so those really made the meal for me. There is a whole sauce bar for meats, and fries, egg rolls, and sesame balls. We didn't opt for any hot pot, but we might try it next time. The place was pretty big, and there are two parking lot areas nearby.

Pros: Plenty of parking around the restaurant, the food is delicious, fast service…read moreCons: appetizer buffet is a scam. There's chicken nuggets, fries and sponge cake. I expected Asian style appetizers or something more on theme, the servers brought too much food out at once which caused chaos and confusion, the grills kept turning off, the staff didn't not clear empty dishes fast enough, they need better ventilation. You can see the smoke upon entry and you leave smelling like the food. The ambiance is nice and the place is spacious. Wouldn't recommend for a large group.

House of Chen has the best hot braised chicken hands down!!! It has pineapple & is perfect every…read moretime. The new beef is delicious too. Their food is consistent, great every time we order & the Staff is friendly also. Can't go wrong with House of Chen. Will be back soon.

My whole family loves this place. Everything we get tastes great! They have the best hot and sour…read moresoup, crab rangoon, egg rolls, garlic chicken and ming beef.

So...! EVERY TIME I've been to Touchdown Wings I have been ecstatically impressed with my food!!! I…read morehate to say it on fear something will change but I can't help myself!!! I always get bone-in wings with RANCH FRIES!!!! Soooo . And I get a small side of chicken fried rice which is not city rice but it's really, really good!!! Last time I didn't even put soy sauce or red pepper on it... And I got their German chocolate cake... Today instead of getting the soda I got the 3 juice mix which is... KOOLAIDE!!! I'm so excited with them right now!!! You can get wings crispy, extra crispy or extra extra crispy and I can get all flats AND 2 flavors!!! I had to say all of that!!!! My first time I got catfish and it was so fresh I thought something was wrong with it! !!! It took me a minute to realize it had just been that long since I had fresh fish! Also, it's a pleasure atmosphere if you want to sit there and eat.

Cute little place with counter service. Used to be chinese…read morerestaurant. They offer wings fried fish chickennstrips fried rice etc. eclectic menu. You can get different flavors on the wings which is nice if you are ordering a larger amount. Tried the hot homey & hot. Hot was like buffalo wings with a bit more heat. Honey hot was buffalo with a little sweetness. Food was good. Place was busy. Staff was nice & apologized for the wait. But wait was due to multiple people in there ordering.

I forget about Pali Grill cause it's not something I drive by often. That's my loss. Everything I…read morehave had here has been yummy! Freshly prepared, perfect balance of spices, etc and I always feel welcomed to the clean dining room though they seem to do a lot of take out too. The kabob as a sandwich said it came with fries and I cannot skip these fries when I come here. They are so good! The kabob was the perfect portion, wrapped with some onions and maybe other things in a pita. I enjoy the middle eastern music that typically plays in the restaurant. Because the place is rarely crowded it never feels loud. The folks who work here are friendly and genuinely want to know how the meal is, if you need anything. You see/hear this more when you are there between the busiest hours.... Today lunch for me was 2 pm so you get what I mean. Try it out and if you aren't sure what to try, ask the people working the counter. I already have suggestions for my next visit!

Not just another grill restaurant this is hands down the best grill around…read more This was our first time here and wow... flavor in every single bite. We ordered the chicken Philly with fries and a gyro with cheese fries, and everything was cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. The seasoning they use truly sets this place apart and makes the food unforgettable. The establishment was the cleanest I've ever seen a business which makes me want to dine in next time. Wonderful customer service as well. This is officially my new go to spot for amazing food. 10/10 will absolutely be back and will continue to support this wonderful family-owned business!

One of the best Mexican restaurants in STL hands down! Came here after arriving at the airport…read moresince it's close by. They have a small parking lot and a good amount of seating inside. My friends and I dined in and enjoyed the lively ambiance in the restaurant with the decor and music. We all enjoyed our chori (chorizo) burritos and plan to come again in the future for more! Our server was very nice and helpful too. Tip: ask for the green and red salsas!

Ordered breakfast burrito and Hibiscus drink. I was SO…read moresurprised that they added just the right amount of jalapeños (I asked for fewer to ensure it wasn't too spicy). The drink was so delicious I'm still thinking about it a day later! I can't wait to go back and try their cheesecake and other authentic cuisines