If you're looking for authentic soup dumplings in St. Charles, Fan's Soup Dumplings is a small restaurant that delivers big flavor. The restaurant itself is cozy and simple, but don't let the size fool you--this place is focused on serving very good food. The highlight of the visit was the soup dumplings, which arrived in a bamboo steamer basket. The dumplings were tender and delicate, and each one was filled with rich consommé (soup) and flavorful meat. When you bite into them, be careful because the dumplings are full of hot broth that bursts out. The soup inside was packed with flavor and made the dumplings stand out. The sandwiches were also excellent. Whether you choose the pork or the beef, the bread was perfectly crunchy and the meat inside was very flavorful. It made for a great balance of texture with the crispy bread and tender meat. Another dish that really stood out was the mashed cucumber salad with hot pepper oil. It was fresh, slightly spicy, and very refreshing alongside the dumplings and sandwiches. Overall, Fan's Soup Dumplings feels like a hidden gem in St. Charles. It's a small restaurant that focuses on doing a few dishes very well, and the quality of the food really shows. Overall: A small but very good restaurant serving authentic soup dumplings, excellent sandwiches, and flavorful sides. If you are in St. Charles and enjoy dumplings or Asian cuisine, it is definitely worth a visit. read more

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I came for late lunch today and was able to get a table to myself. This was my second time dining in, but their menu has expanded quite a bit since they first opened so I wanted to give it another go. They had some calming music playing and the dining area was clean and serene, as I remembered from before. I placed my order at the register and took notice the large kitchen window which could allow you to watch them handmake your dumplings if you so chose--that's right, everything is made by hand, IN HOUSE! Soup dumplings are their specialty, which I tried in the past--they are delicious, and I don't know of many places that offer them in the STL/St Charles areas. That said, I tried the chili oil wontons and shrimp dumplings this time. I could probably skip the shrimp next visit, but the chili oil wontons are TO DIE FOR. DO NOT SKIP THEM!! I chose pork as my filling, but they offer beef and chicken as well. For a VERY reasonable price, you get enough in one order to easily have a pretty solid lunch. They are tender and the filling ratio is spot on. The chili oil broth could stand on its own, in my opinion. It isn't overly spicy, but they offer chili crisp at your table, which I happily added to up my spice level. Do yourself a favor and try them, you won't be disappointed. I will continue to eat my way through their menu undoubtedly, but these will be a MUST for every single visit, in my book! read more

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I think this place just opened this year and I don't think there's enough hype because its YUMMY! We visited randomly not thinking too much about - just craving dim sum, but we were so thoroughly impressed with the quality. We got an order of pork soup dumplings, pan friend chicken soup dumplings, a beef sandwich, and a passion fruit iced tea. Great soup dumplings, I really liked the flavor! But the beef sandwich was crazy good - fragrant, flavorful, and our favorite! The passion tea was also very good and refreshing against the rich meats. The kitchen staff is small, and everything is made to order so it is a bit of a wait. We had a great experience and we WILL be coming back. read more

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Ordered the chili oil wontons which is now my favorite place to get them! Simply delicious! I was pretty disappointed with the pork steamed soup dumplings as there was not really any soup in them and there was a weird metallic taste to it. I did not finish eating even one of those. Not pictured that was ordered to go was the chicken sandwich which was delicious! The "buns" were like a pastry dough and the sauce was unlike anything I've ever tasted before. A blend of sweet and savory. Then ordered another order of the chili oil wontons which were also not spicy at all so I really enjoyed that! Oh! And got a Thai boba milk tea which wasn't too sweet. The boba was nice and there was ice but it may have been such a fresh brew that it stayed consistent lukewarm as opposed to an iced boba milk tea. read more

Fan's Asian Corner - Bubble Tea Near Me - St Peters, Missouri

Came here for Valentine's Day with my boyfriend and we each had a strawberry milk tea! Was a super good treat! After a while though we started to get an unusual taste and noticed it was making our stomach queasy. Overall we think we should've tried something else instead and definitely a smaller drink size. read more

Grabbed take out at Fan Asian Corner. Ordered online and it was sitting out in a nice to go bag with a sleeve for my drink to keep it from falling over. I love sticky rice, and the shumal did not disappoint. The chili oil wontons were not as scary as they sound, it was more sweet than spicy and great flavor. The third item I opted for was the pan fried soup dumplings, they were not what I expected. In the pictures when ordering they are in a "soup", but in when I got home there was a small condiment container with liquid in it. Not enough for a soup. I will need to go dine-in and try them again. The Thai bubble tea hit the spot. It was a great meal, easy ordering. They do not offer delivery. Stop in and try them out! read more

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I think I just found my new favorite Asian restaurant. I have heard about them and wanted to try for the longest time. Fan's Asian Corner is most notable for their soup dumplings which were pretty good but my absolute favorite from them is the Chinese sandwich. I can say the sandwich is the best in St. Louis. If you want something decadent and delicious, go for the fried chicken sandwich. It was crispy on the outside but drenched in the honey mayo sauce. The beef sandwich was also very good as well. I also recommend ordering the pork wonton soup. It was so comforting and warm, rich in flavors. The shrimp and cheese pan fried dumplings were also delicious. It was cheesy but not in a way that would be off putting. The portion is very decent for the price. For a party of 4, you would spend about $20-25 per person and be full. In my opinion, that's so affordable! The service was quick and you can see the workers folding the dumplings through the glass window which was nice to watch. I would love to come back time and time again. read more

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We finally have a little dumpling shop in the St. Charles County area and that makes me super happy. I ordered the pork steamed soup dumplings and I was a little confused because they asked me if I wanted steamed or pan seared. I've never had pan seared soup dumplings, so I may have to try that next time. These little pockets of goodness were filled with broth and we're very comforting. I was provided with a small container of vinegar, but it was not the black vinegar that normally accompanies soup dumplings, so I didn't have any. I also ordered chili oil wontons and I was surprised that they were actually very sweet and not spicy at all. I was given a small container of chili oil that was much spicier and I just added that to improve the heat level. I also ordered a Matcha Boba tea. It was a little strong for me and very grassy, so I would like more cream next time and more ice. I look forward to going back and trying some more of their menu items. They have some interesting looking sandwiches as well. Inside is pretty small, but there are several tables in a minimalist setting. This time, I took my food to go. Service was just OK. read more

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I ordered carry out on a Friday night and the order was ready quickly and packaged so well! I ordered soup dumplings, sticky rice shumai, spring rolls and a side of broccoli. Each dish was tasty and very well seasoned. The broccoli was the perfect texture - not overcooked or over sauced. The shumai had that delicious unami flavor and the soup dumplings were a big hit. I was very impressed by how well it was all packaged for carry out! They included all the utensils you'd need and plenty of sauces. Will definitely go back! The restaurant is tucked away in an unassuming strip mall, but don't sleep on it. You don't want to miss out. read more

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We were immediately greeted by a great smell upon walking in, which made a wonderful first impression. We got a variety of items for our first time and left with full bellies. The steamed beef soup dumplings were my favorite since with was filled with a flavorful soup, but the crisp on the pan fried pork dumplings was also nice for anyone seeking a crunchier texture. The sticky rice shumai was good to have 1-2 of, but it's very heavy. Definitely something to share with others. The wonton soup was very herby and enjoyable too. The restaurant was very clean and very calm. There were a few other patrons in there, but it didn't feel crowded. Would come back if I'm in the area again read more

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Had a delicious beef sandwich! Although it took a little longer than I expected it was well worth the wait. The beef was tender and seasoned really well. There were also onions and green peppers to add some diversity to the dish. The crispy outside was also perfectly light and went so well with the beef! The interior of this place is super cute and bamboo themed. You order at the counter and they give you a number and you can find a seat. I went on a mid afternoon on a Sunday and it was busy but I was still able to snag a seat! I wasn't hungry enough to try any other dish but this one was great, highly recommend! read more

Fan's Asian Corner - Fan's Beef Sandwich - Bubble Tea Near Me - St Peters, Missouri

The food was absolutely peak, it was all very authentic tasting. Me and my dad enjoyed it so much we both agreed we'd be back soon; the only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because they didn't have much of a selection to pick from and they didn't have many sauces to dip in (to the owner: I recommend a sweet vinegar soy like sauce for the shumai to be served with!). Also we wanted water and they gave us very small cups to drink from, I don't wanna get up three times in the middle of my meal to ask for more water. ‍Service was alright, they did their jobs and the food came out fairly quick. Not much to say here. The building itself was clean and taken care of, tables bussed and the ambiance calm and relaxing, good for a new experience in Asian culture or a cute date with your partner. I can see this restaurant gaining traction and not having enough seating for everyone. Also quick note here, they use styrofoam plates and disposable utensils which I didn't like because it made the place feel cheaper overall. read more

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Okay, I tried this place a few more times and I can't do there Beef Xiao Long Bao. I don't know how beef is more gamey than pork, but I'm okay with this spot as long as I stick with their pork. While I was ordering, I said one pork steamed dumpling and one beef steamed dumpling. I said, "actually can I have the beef steamed dumpling changed to pan-fried?". Yeah....the dude didn't understood that and added a pan-fried beef, instead of changing it. That's my fault for not checking the receipt even after thinking of how expensive it came out to. However, their spicy chili wontons are a lot better than the first time I tried it. I remember it being sweet with weird flavors, but when I tried my friends', it actually was pretty delicious. read more

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Good food and good environment. Service is also good. Recommend this to people who likes Asian food.

Very nice to have such goo Asian soup dumplings nearby I have enjoyed the pork soup dumpling on a cold winter day. The pork inside the dumpling was larger than most and filled the dumpling leaving little room for the soup. My favorite was the chilli wonton dumpling, not as spicey as i expected, in fact the chilli sauce on the tables i put on my pork dumpling was much hotter than the sauce in the chilli dumpling - (sorry no pic but will update later). Trust me, all the rave reviews are not wrong - a definate winner. Also enjoyed the cucumber salad which has a heaping amount of garlic (w/vinegar to balance flavor). The portion is very generous and a serving for two. Interior is clean, spacious, simple (w/to-go boxes conveniently placed). Service is prompt and friendly. I will definately be back to try the chicken and beef sandwiches as well as dim sum, to see if its just the same menu offering, but for two?...You'll want to check this one out. read more

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Nice and cute little place with amazing hand rolled dumplings. We went at open and you could see them hand rolling the whole time. Tried the shrimp shumai, chili wontons, cucumber and spring rolls. The perfect light lunch and something different than the usual. Still plenty more to try on the menu and will be back. read more

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Ha! I finally got to scoot in here around 1pm on a Sunday. You order at the window, pick a seat, and plop your number card down on the tabletop. The teenager perused the picture menu for a moment while the small one chose boba over grass jelly for her tea. I was here for one thing and one thing only - the chili oil wontons. The teenager agreed. This place is adorable. We loved the light wood/bamboo/black/white decor. Modern pop played and customers talked cheerfully. I'm in love. Boba milk tea : this was my daughters first boba experience and she approved. It was VERY sweet with chewy boba, right up her alley. It was a generous size as well. Chili oil wontons: THE silkiest wrapper imaginable. Soft savory filling. The sauce had a lot of umami and chili flavor, and surprised us all with sweetness. They were not spicy on their own. We added the tableside chili crisp and vinegar and yep, they're as amazing as they look. We will absolutely be back for the soup dumplings. And the sandwiches... And the rest of the menu. read more

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We came back and they have air conditioning now! The chili oil wontons were delicious again! We ordered the spring rolls and they were good as well. We went around 6pm on a Friday and it wasn't busy at all and we got our food really quickly! It was really clean inside too read more

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Five months ago, I discovered this local delight and have been wanting to post a review. So this review is an accumulative review of 5 months' worth of eating here 2 to 3 times a month for quick lunches. Best hand made soup dumplings and pan fried dumplings I've tasted in Missouri! My preference is pork over beef and chicken. So the latter two may not be as tasty. Been my constant go to when craving for "Chinese food"; tastes close enough to authentic Taiwan/Hongkong cuisine. Cucumber salad is nice and refreshing but it has garlic which some may not appreciate. The same goes for the broccoli which also has garlic. Ordered that for guests, not something I would usually get. If you like more flavor with "some" spiciness, try the chili oil wonton. It is kind of sweet though and not at all spicy for someone who is accustomed to eating chili padi! ;-) There's condiments on the side if you like to add chilli oil, soy sauce or vinegar. When I am unwell, the pork wonton soup is my comfort food. Wish it came with noodles! Veggie spring rolls with the sweet sauce is nice. Sticky Rice Shumai is good for filling the tummy and goes well with the sweet sauce for veggie spring rolls. Edamame is a good tummy filler too if you don't mind shelling them. Selection is limited unfortunately, no noodles or fried rice or white rice. So for a light lunch, it's ok. The fried chicken sandwich is good if you like fried stuff with mayo. A tad too oily for me. But I don't usually enjoy fried food. Bubble tea price is reasonable $5+ depending on your selection. For the same size cup, another store I've been to charges $10! I think I've about tried everything they have, just not all the different varieties. Service is reasonably fast. Place is simply setup, clean and quiet for good conversation. Servers do clean up but if you assist in throwing away the disposable utensils, I know that they would appreciate that too! :-) read more

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Just a heads-up it's pretty warm inside, so dress light. We were seating badly and the poor chairs were soaked. The chili oil wontons were absolutely the best dish we tried, and the beef soup dumplings were also amazing. The golden broccoli was a miss for me, I expected it to be warm, but it came out cold. The cucumbers were okay, but a little bland. Seating is limited, and it took almost an hour and a half for all of our food to arrive. read more

Fan's Asian Corner - Golden broccoli, chili oil wontons, pork soup dumplings - Bubble Tea Near Me - St Peters, Missouri

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A spontaneous pop in and first timer at Fan's, I ordered the Chicken Dumplings Fried & Cucumber Salad. Both were amazingly delicious and reasonably priced. Highly recommend! read more

Great handmade soup dumplings, Chinese bing sandwiches, wontons in spicy oil. Food is fresh, restaurant is clean, and service efficient. Definitely recommend giving it a try if you're in the area. The food is authentic and easy-to-share family style, and I like how the menu is manageable. Pro tip: use the soup spoon to hold the soup dumpling and take a small bite of the soup dumpling skin first to release the steam and hot liquid. You can also pour some of the vinegar and soy sauce into the little hole you make to cool jt. If you put the whole thing in your mouth, you'll likely burn your mouth!! read more

Service was great for take out! The chili oil dumplings were the best part of the meal. The steamed dumplings were not my fave, they were a bit dry but overall, tasty. I need to go back and eat in the restaurant. read more

Fan's Asian Corner - shrimp & cheese fried deumplings, chili oil dumplings, beef sandwich, pork steamed dumplings, broccoli - Bubble Tea Near Me - St Peters, Missouri

What a great spot. I came here for lunch with a friend. We ordered the pork soup dumplings, wontons in chili oil, and the cucumbers. The soup dumplings are solid - good flavor, plenty of soup, and came out piping hot. The only thing I'd change? I'd like a small dipping bowl with some julianed ginger to dispense the vinegar and soy sauce into. The wontons were good too. While the description says chili oil, the sauce was a little sweet, with no hint of heat. They have a jar of hot chili oil on the table to augment them with, so they hit the spot. The cucumbers were great. Lightly smashed, and dressed with vinegar and sesame oil. Cold, crisp, and fresh. The service was friendly and fast. All food was cooked to order, but came out quickly. If you like XLB's, come here. If you've never had them, come try them! They're good! read more

Fan's Asian Corner - Pork soup dumplings - Bubble Tea Near Me - St Peters, Missouri

I was really excited to try Fan's Asian Corner and that they opened in St. Charles. I ordered pork steamed soup dumplings and the chili oil wontons. Both of these dumplings are handmade in house. I enjoyed the soup dumplings. I would have preferred a thinner dough and more liquid. The wontons were delicious but I would have liked more heat in the chili oil. This was a very generous portion. The service is friendly. I'm looking forward to going back and trying the sandwiches on my next visit. Love that you can get Xiaolongbao in St. Charles! read more

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Great place for a fast, light, lunch and if you're like me it's hard to resist dumplings and wontons in chili oil. Counter service is friendly and this place is very casual. read more

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Small little place, workers were very friendly. You can see them handmaking all of the dumplings through the little window! It was a bit hot, and like I said the space is very small. Food came out sporadically and was a little slow but overall very good! The chili oil wontons were SO flavorful and definitely my favorite dish by far. The cucumber salad lacked flavor so I wouldn't necessarily recommend it, but everything else made up for it! read more

Homemade Dumplings! My first time eating Asian dumplings and they were Great! You can watch them make them, which is cool. I had the steamed pork and steamed chicken. To me, dumplings taste like sausage. If you like sausage, definitely give them a try! The service was great. All of their recommendations won over my group. Place and bathroom were clean. I'll be back. read more

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Holy dumplings... A+ customer service A+ authenticity A+ food I cannot believe this place is in my neighborhood. We ordered the beef juicy pork dumplings, shrimp dumpling (har gow), sticky rice siu mai, chili wontons, and cucumber salad. I inhaled all of it. The beef juicy pork soup dumpling and chili wontons were my favorite and pricing is pretty good! The chili wontons were more sweet than spicy but that is what I loved about it! This whole order was under $40. Next time, I'm doubling up on my faves. LOVE THIS PLACE! read more

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Yum!!! I came here for lunch and was greeted immediately and warmly. Ordered my food, sat down and she brought it to me. This may be a paper plate restaurant, but the food is so so good. I had the Chili Oil Wonton Soup and it was not too spicy nor did it lack flavor. It was delicious! And the Cucumber Salad was the perfect side flavor. Crispy, flavorful with just enough salt to bring out the flavors. DEFINITELY coming back! read more

Fan's Asian Corner - Chili Oil Wonton Soup YUMMM! - Bubble Tea Near Me - St Peters, Missouri

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This was a great find! You order at the counter and then find a seat. You can see them hand rolling dumplings in the window. They had quite a few to go orders and the place filled up quickly. The pan seared pork soup dumplings were amazing and were my favorite. Don't be scared of the chili oil wontons, they weren't very spicy. read more

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I was excited to finally try this place with my friends, a little sad that we all didn't like the food like we expected too. The wonton (pork) was very bland. So was the soup with it. It had this fishy smell to it that just didn't smell right to any of us. 0/5 star The pan fried and steamed dumplings were mid. A bit disappointed on the lack of seasoning. Pretty bland even with the vinegar, soy sauce and chili sauce we used with it. 2/5 star The chicken sandwich there was terrible. The sauce itself was not matching the food. 0/5 star The spring rolls were mid. I'd say they're on par with the frozen ones you get at Walmart or such. 3/5 star My friend ordered the strawberry lemon tea drink and it tasted very sour, it took a sec to warm up to it. Rated it 3/5 stars Me and my other friend got the regular boba tea and it was great! Best thing we had in my opinion there. 4.5/5 star Staff were friendly and nice and the place was relatively clean. Just food wasn't good to us. Wouldn't come back unless the food improved. read more

A unique experience. Excellent food. Small but adequate seating. Must place order at a counter but food arrived hot and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal. (Party of 6) Most delicious dumplings ever!! Cucumber salad was fresh and crisp. Will definitely return. read more

It's exciting to have a place like this in STC! Try all the things but the cucumbers and wanton soup was my faves. read more

Fan's Asian Corner - Soup dumplings, cucumbers, shrimp dumplings, and soup. - Bubble Tea Near Me - St Peters, Missouri

I got takeout, so I can't say much about the service but it was cute on the inside. The chili oil wontons were super flavorful. The passion fruit tea was the perfect amount of sweet and tart. They gave me plenty of utensils and sauces for the meal. I will definitely be back! read more

So good! You can see them making the dumplings from the dining room. We ordered the cucumber salad, beef and chicken steamed soup dumplings and the chili oil wontons. We loved everything. Fast, friendly service. We had a large group of 7 and grabbed a few tables together. Seemed to be very clean. read more

Fan's Asian Corner - Chili oil wontons - Bubble Tea Near Me - St Peters, Missouri

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Ordered to-go and drove about 30 minutes home because we had two little kids with us -- and the food was STILL phenomenal. The chili wontons were delicious and not spicy like I expected. The sticky rice shumai was top-tier, and even the broccoli somehow earned a 5/5. Staff was friendly, welcoming, and kept me updated while I waited. Will 100% be back! read more

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I heard by word of mouth that a soup dumpling spot had opened in St. Charles. With the area being notoriously underserved by small businesses and instead rife with corporate chains, I decided to pop in and check out Fan's cuisine. The store front has lots of natural lighting and the inside is furnished with modern design. Upon entry I was immediately greeted by a friendly face at the counter who explained a few of the options offered. I ordered some chili oil wontons, steamed pork soup dumplings, pan fried pork soup dumplings, a coca-cola, and a grape tea. After I sat down after ordering, the server brought out drinks and food as they were prepared. There was chili oil, soy sauce, and plenty of napkins at the tables. The Coca-cola was a classic 12oz can, the grape tea was fruity, herbaceous and flavorful, to note the tea was on the sweet side, the chili oil wontons had a nice chewy mouth feel and were stuffed full, the chili oil was more sesame forward than chili forward, however the chili oil at the table is perfect for those wanting to add a little more spice and red pepper profile to their dish. The steamed dumplings were thick, and the pork was soft and juicy from the soup in the soup dumplings, the fried soup dumplings really stood out with a nice sear and complimentary sesame notes. Personally I was hoping for more mala and spice forward options, however I understand the demographic of St. Charles may not immediately scream spice connoisseurs. The overall experience was great, the restaurants team was friendly, the food good, and the prices weren't too high. The fried soup dumplings would be the first thing I would recommend to someone looking for something familiar yet unique. read more

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I've come twice now and the food has been excellent both times. I got the sandwich both times and once the soup dumplings and once the wontons in chili oil. I prefer the soup dumplings I think but the wontons are also wonderful. I should have used the provided chili spice though as the sauce as-is is a bit sweet. Soup dumplings were perfect. Service was quick both times, food is obviously made fresh. I could see the cook making the dumplings in the window which is neat. Highly recommend! read more

Fan's Asian Corner - Fan's sandwich - pork - Bubble Tea Near Me - St Peters, Missouri

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I am glad a soup dumpling place opened nearby. So far, everything is delicious and bonus points for Wukong. read more

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