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    China King

    3.2 (65 reviews)
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    Jim G.

    Ok what is in these so called chicken balls? Notice that all your "chicken" is in these round little shapes? Open one and see for yourself. Almost all breading with a tiny sliver of either dried chicken parts or gristle etc. Really a mystery! Get the General Tso Chicken and see the horror for yourself! I was spitting out the dried shreds of chicken into the bag. This should be against the law to call this chicken.

    S6. General Tso's Chicken

    The food was so tasty and I would definitely come here again! And the service was very good and welcoming. It was perfectly sweet and savory and just reallllyyyy tasty

    Conveniently sandwiched between Fantastic Finds and Nail Spa, in the heart of scenic West County.
    Byron C.

    My parents get food from here sometimes because it's one of the only Chinese restaurants open on Sundays. I happened to be at their house on such a Sunday, the other day, and of course I was more than happy to partake. I mean, it's Chinese food. I went to high school nearby, and I lived in the classy apartment complex directly adjacent to this shopping center the first year after I graduated from college. Pulling into the parking lot the other day I was reminded of so many stories, including a stabbing that took place at a nearby Boston Market. If only that location were still there, I might try to research it for the sake of citizen food journalism, but alas. Inside, there's one of those huge backlit menus with pictures of some of their more impressive selections, like the Happy Family, and the Tiger vs. the Dragon, or something to that effect. Some of them sounded like they may have been invented by Napoleon Dynamite (which was a hot movie when I was living in those apartments, btw). "What's a liger? It's pretty much my favorite animal. Like a lion and tiger mixed, bred for its skills in magic." Rarely will I bother with some of the fancier menu items at a Chinese restaurant, not (only) because I'm not in a position where I can easily drop $10 on a meal, unless I'm getting something out of it, but because it could turn out to be hot garbage, depending on the quality of the ingredients. Anything with shrimp in it, in particular, always seems like it might be good, because shrimp, but the shrimp these places use are low quality even compared to the ones you get in the Endless Shrimp promotion at Red Lobster. I got the lo mein, and my old man got the egg foo young. My old man called in the order before I went to pick it up. The guy on the other end of the line said it would be ready in--you guessed it--15 minutes, but I got there in eight and a half minutes, and it was already sitting there in a bag on the counter. The guy working the counter asked me if I'd called in an order, and I told him I that I had. Then the phone rang, and he proceeded to spend what seemed like half an hour taking the world's most elaborate Chinese takeout order. Probably some soccer mom whose kids all have weird medical conditions. It's that kind of neighborhood. An adorable teenage girl with a face like a pepperoni pizza walked by and asked me if I'd already ordered. I was half-tempted to tell her that I hadn't and just order again. A few things I noticed about the restaurant: 1) There's a surprising number of tables, more than would seem comfortable in such a small space. I wonder if a lot of people dine in for lunch during the week. 2) They just give their condiments away, as if this were a Taco Bell. There's a table set up over to one side with various condiments just kinda sitting there either in the boxes they came in, or those clear, plastic to-go soup containers. In Chinese restaurants further east on Olive, they'll charge an extra $0.15 or so for extra soy sauce, and some of them even have signs warning as much, lest you get any bright ideas. 3) You can actually see in the back. The counter is only separated from the kitchen by what appears to be a clear shower curtain liner cut into strips. The kitchen was surprisingly clean. I have a cousin who's a cop in U City, where, statistically speaking, most Chinese restaurants are located. She has to enter them at night sometimes when the alarm goes off, and she says they're positively filthy. The thing is, as gross as some of those hood Chinese places are, they have amazing food. The food here at China King is fine, but you certainly wouldn't drive past any of those other places to eat here, and you might even consider going out of your way, if it's any day of the week other than Sunday. The lo mein was about as good as the lo mein I've gotten anywhere, though I'm beginning to wonder if there's such a thing as bad lo mein. I gave high marks to the lo mein at the mighty Bek Hee, on Page, but it wasn't any better than this. But the egg rolls at Bek Hee are far superior. I got the lo mein dinner combination plate, which comes with chicken fried rice and an egg roll. The chicken fried rice contained what could charitably be called a dusting of chicken, but I wasn't sweating it, because the fact that they give you meat fried rice as a side already seemed mighty generous. I would have settled for plain fried rice! If I had it to do over again, I would have gone with crab rangoon rather than the egg roll, which was an option. This egg roll seemed like something you could buy frozen at the Schnucks next door and just drop in a deep fryer. I'd compare it to the egg rolls at Jack in the Box, which is the worst thing you can possibly say about an egg roll that wouldn't violate this site's terms of service.

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    The crab ragoons are to die for! The service was amazing and fast and the workers are very friendly!

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    They are very quick and never had a problem with my food. The service is great and I appreciate them always having the best quality food.

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    customer service is terrible, very rude, literally snatches and throw the receipt on the counter.

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    I order from this place weekly, no matter what. Unless I'm out of town of course. Very dependable.

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    Good food, and large portions for the price. I just moved to Creve Coeur so just tried them out but will def be returning.

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    Fast Chinese made with love. Everything freshly prepared and cooked. Awesome for take home.

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    The food is good. But, when calling in orders the staff is rude, fast and impatient when trying to place your order.

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    Delicious food and they deliver in my area. Amazing customer service. Also they prepare your food in a timely manner

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    For two people, this is my go to order:…read more *Deep fried handmade tofu with special sauce (17.95) *Sautéed lamb with cumin (19.95) *Storm fish fillet (19.95) The lamb has enough of the "wetness" and vegetables to eat and mix with the rice. The lamb pieces used to be small but they are huge now! Appreciate the owners taking the feedback. I think they make the tofu in house. They are huge thick soft pieces with enough crispness on the outside. It's a good introduction to how seriously Chinese people take tofu and how in other countries they have a huge variety of tofu, vs the select few we have in the U.S. And I used to be partial to the spicy fried fish at cate zone, but chilispot has upgrade this dish a lot. It's perfectly crispy and hot!!! Even if you don't like fish, it's a great dish and also makes for great leftovers. I know the fried chicken is popular but I find the chicken pieces are too small. Even with two heavy eaters, we still have leftovers for another meal

    We stopped at Chilispot for a family lunch and overall enjoyed our meal…read more The dumplings were a favorite at our table, while the spicy chicken was my personal standout. It was excellent and had just the right amount of heat. I also enjoyed the smoky ham fried rice, although it lacked the distinct smoky aroma I was expecting. Some of the other dishes didn't quite land for me. The fish soup wasn't my favorite, and the beef noodle soup wasn't especially memorable. The cumin lamb, however, was better than expected and ended up being one of the stronger dishes we ordered. That said, the service was friendly, the portions were generous, and there are plenty of interesting options on the menu. I'd definitely come back to try some different dishes next time.

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    Where has this place been all our lives? We've completely been sleeping on Mai Lee and now it's…read morebecome one of our favorite restaurants. The food is absolutely phenomenal. The bún bò Huế is hands-down one of the best we've ever had. The broth is rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced, and we keep telling ourselves we're going to order something different... but we can't stop coming back to the bún bò Huế! The shaking beef is incredibly tender and full of flavor, and the beef curry is another standout that's absolutely worth ordering. Everything tastes fresh, especially the generous plates of herbs and garnishes. The cilantro, basil, bean sprouts, and limes are always fresh, crisp, and plentiful, which really elevates every dish. The service has been outstanding every time we've visited. Everyone is friendly, attentive, and welcoming, and the restaurant is always clean and inviting. The menu has such a huge variety that we've officially decided to make it a date-night challenge to work our way through the entire menu. At this rate, that may take a while because we keep ordering the bún bò Huế over and over! This place is an absolute gem. If you enjoy authentic Vietnamese food, do yourself a favor and give Mai Lee a try. 10/10, highly recommend.

    Mai Lee has been a staple in the St. Louis area for years, and I've been coming here for a long…read moretime, including for date nights. As a family-owned restaurant, it has a warm, welcoming atmosphere and an extensive menu with plenty of Vietnamese dishes to choose from. The food is generally good, although it can be a bit hit-or-miss depending on what you order. Most of the time, I leave satisfied, and there are several dishes that keep me coming back. The service can also vary depending on who you get, but one consistent highlight is the female owner. If you're lucky enough to sit at the bar when she's there, she'll make sure you're taken care of and goes out of her way to make guests feel welcome. What keeps me returning is the combination of the large menu selection, and the comfortable atmosphere. While not every visit is perfect, Mai Lee remains a local favorite that's worth trying, especially if you're looking for authentic Vietnamese cuisine and a place with a long-standing reputation in the community. One of my longtime favorites was the chicken bánh mì, although I haven't had it in a while. My absolute favorite item on the menu is the shrimp spring rolls. They're always fresh, flavorful, and paired with a delicious dipping sauce that keeps me ordering them every visit. While not every experience is perfect, Mai Lee has earned its place as a local favorite with its family-owned charm, extensive menu, and dishes that keep customers coming back year after year. The shrimp spring rolls alone are worth the trip!

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    4.3
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    It was a mistake to try Chinese food on Christmas Day. I hadn't planned ahead and hadn't gotten…read moregroceries, and a Jewish friend of mine mentioned his Chinese food tradition, so I figured I'd give this place a shot. Maybe they're fine on other days, but it took two and a half hours for my meal to be ready, long after the quoted time online. I sat outside in my car for a while when I went to pick it up, and the place was totally packed with people waiting for their food. Perhaps they should have capped orders or something? I'm sure they were exhausted and working nonstop. The pepper chicken was pretty good, except it was missing the egg I paid to add, as well as the rice. After waiting so long, I was really annoyed about the order missing the extras. It was an extra $5 to order online, too. I'm giving them grace because they were way overworked that night, and the food was pretty good. But they definitely need to cap orders or give more accurate time estimates. There were a lot of furious (probably hangry) people there who left without their orders.

    So, I got delivery, pretty late...the food was hot and fresh! It was delicious, and I literally got…read morethree meals out of my one order of General Tso's chicken. And they include a free small side! I got crab Rangoon, then ordered another order of it, knowing that a small side wouldn't be enough. To my surprise, in total, even if I had not gotten the extra couple of pieces, it would have been enough! And their crab Rangoon is also delicious! I will definitely be ordering from then again! I've been looking for a new Chinese spot that delivers on Sunday, since that's apparently the only day I crave Chinese food, and most restaurants are closed on Sunday, which is another reason why I really like this place!!!

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    9. Fried Dumpling
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    Movoc

    4.5
    (48 reviews)
    9.3 mi

    Came here on Wednesday night and it was pretty busy but we got a table easily. I've never been to a…read moreplace like this before so it was a little bit of a learning experience. You grab a bowl and start putting in whatever ingredients you want. They have a lot of different items that you can choose from. They have a weight minimum, which I think should be pretty easy to hit. Once you have all your toppings, they weigh your bowl and you pick out your soup broth. I really don't like spice so I went with the tomato soup base and it had a good flavor and a little bit of spice but definitely not too much. my friend got the sweet and spicy soup broth and it tasted delicious, but would've been too spicy for me. The food came out pretty quickly. They have a station for free rice and water which was really nice. They also had some suckers that you could grab as a little treat on your way out. I would definitely come here again, but it is a little bit pricey your bowl is gonna start around $16 and go up depending on the weight. Everything is super fresh and delicious so it is worth the cost.

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    3.8
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    6.9 mi
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    Short drive from Olive Supermarket so we decided to pop in to satiate my dim sum craving. I found…read morethe prices to be fair but some of the items kind of bland. The tripe could've used more ginger and scallions and the leek dumpling needed more leek, but I found the spare ribs pretty flavorful. Portion sizes were great for the price. Came out to about $50 for 7 items. 3.75 but rounding up to 4

    Second time in for Dim Sum on Saturday. I was the first one of our group of three and the owner…read morechose a booth for us. Dining room already had groups in for the Dim Sum. The lady came by with the carts before my companions arrived but I wanted to wait to get anything going, Greetings all around and we were ready! The Dim Sum cart came around and my Dim Sum companion who knows her way around the cart, chose our options, ordered some noodles and Chinese broccoli. We prepped our sauce for dipping; soy, red vinegar, hot mustard, chili oil, try it you'll like it. Some pork, some shrimp, noodles, broccoli, bbq pork, all so good! I don't ever know exactly what we get but I try it all and it is all good. The second cart that comes by, I kept putting off and then by the time I was ready I was too full to get more. I wanted the egg tart and the sesame balls but I just coudn't eat any more It helps to go with someone who knows what to get but if you don't have that option, just choose what looks good and it will be.

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