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3.8 (179 reviews)
Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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Seafood N6. Shrimp Ramen
Samantha K.

I have only ever gotten delivery from here but I can't believe it's not rated higher! I love the bao and the shrimp ramen is a generous af serving. It's always delivered hot and fresh. I can't speak to the IRL service but the food is a great value!

Pork Nikuman Chashao (Pork) Buns
Beth A.

Definitely loved the pork buns but the boba was way too chewy. Worth a first try but it seemed undercooked even though they took 16 minutes rather than the estimated 10

Chicken Hibachi Bento
Vineela B.

This is one of my favorite spots to get boba. The interior is beautifully decorated with a cute aesthetic. The walls are filled with backdrops that are perfect for taking photos or just hanging out with friends. I've tried many of the bubble tea options here and have found that you really can't go wrong. As someone who doesn't like super sweet drinks, I appreciate that you can customize the level of sweetness. A couple favorites include the Love you so Matcha Latte and Strawberry Milk Tea with Boba. As far as food, the ramen is just ok and can't really compare to other ramen you can get in STL. I prefer the bento boxes here, as they offer a variety of flavors and textures.

Boba Tea
Ali L.

I visited here last week. I ordered the tiramisu black milk tea with boba and my friend ordered the strawberry milk tea with boba. I was able to sample both. Let me start off by saying, I am extremely picky when it comes to boba tea. Before I moved to the west coast, I had no concept of what boba tea was supposed to taste like. After sampling many different places then moving back to the midwest, I must say I was spoiled. This boba tea is average as far as boba teas go. There's nothing wrong with it, but it just doesn't taste as fresh to me. It's very syrupy, the boba is a little too chewy, and I don't enjoy the milk it comes with. I would still recommend this restaurant to someone who likes fruit based boba teas with popping boba or who enjoys Asian food in general. I would just skip the milk based boba teas.

Grace Y.

This cafe is surprisingly cute on the inside--- lots of seating and modern atmosphere. The food took a bit to come out, but was worth it. The Chicken Katsudon was the best I've ever had. The rice may look plain, but the seemingly invisible/minimal sauce really does the job. The chicken katsu wasn't too fried and the perfect texture. I'd recommend the Chicken Steak over the Kara-age. 5-star food, but service brought my experience down to 3 stars. My complaint is regarding my experience as someone allergic to dairy. I wanted to order the Tiramisu Boba Tea, and I double checked with the worker at the counter (gave off manager vibes) to ensure that the drink would be dairy free. She said it was. I then ordered into the kiosk and added a note of my allergy just in case. Thankfully, the worker making my drink came up and let me know that the drink does have dairy due to the cheese on top. The original worker was called back up, and she said they could make it without it and just add the chocolate and cocoa powder that came with the drink. Um what?? What frustrated me was that she wasn't sorry at all about misinforming me when I directly asked about an allergy, and then proceeds to suggest items that contain dairy. Cocoa powder might be dairy free, but milk chocolate is not. It's not a life or death allergy, but I am concerned about their lack of knowledge about an allergen. Please make sure workers are well informed about ingredients!

Brown Sugar Boba Fresh Milk Tea and Deep Blue Flower Milk Tea (Cheese)
Jennifer N.

I ordered the deep blue drink and the pork tonkatsu. Both was very mediocre. Tonkatsu is usually sweeter and the breading for the pork is crispy. The tonkatsu that I had tasted like it had mochi breading and the sauce was saltier than it should. The drink was pretty to look at but just tasted like milk. A positive thing is that the brown sugar was good and they give a lot of boba. The stir fry udon was good based on what my friend said.

Vegetable Teriyaki Udon
Nikki R.

This is a cute order at the counter and they bring you the yummy food to your table. We had great veggie Udon noodles and they were perfect, tender and chewy and the veggies were crisp! The sauce was well balanced and gave excellent flavor to the dish! 10/10 would recommend- and the boba tea offerings alone are worth the trip!

Meal
Kassidee K.

This was the cutest little restaurant! When you walk in your eye immediately goes to the sitting area. They make your seating feel in closed and private. They have plants infront of the tables to help this feeling. They have cushions and pillows for the booth. They also have cute little plushies all over that you can buy. The service was quick, the laddies working were very helpful and kind. My boyfriend and I Bought a couple things on the menu, Yakrir Grilled Rice Balls, Curry Chicken Buns, Curry Pork Buns, Chicken Roman, Takoyaki. For drinks we ordered the Orange Jasmine Green Tea, and the Dragonfruit Strawberry Smoothie. This meal was AMAZING! We absolutely LOVED the Rice balls, they were our favorite thing that we ordered. The buns were perfect as well, squishy and tasty. The Roman and Takoyaki were great. The Takoyaki, and rice balls were very new to us but we absolutely loved them. We would love to go again!

Watermelon milk tea and brown sugar milk tea with boba
Kevin Y.

Good place for a decent meal. We got bubble tea, spicy beef udon, and oyakodon. The spicy udon was not very spicy at all but still flavorful. The oyakodon was a fairly simple dish but very good nonetheless. The ambiance of the place is nice, it has a pink and green color scheme with many fake plants. Service wise you and order at the counter, order at the kiosk or at your table with your phone. It is very convenient and service was quick. Parking wise it is just a lot in front of the restaurant, very easy parking.

Chicken Katsudon
AJ S.

A M A Z I N G. Coming from Chicago where I fell in love with chicken Katsu I didn't think I would be able to find a good place that made it here in STL. I WAS WRONG. The rice was perfectly steamed, the panko bread crumbs were crispy, and there wasn't too much sauce where it drowned everything to make it soggy. It was an absolute breath of fresh air. I've had some pretty bad luck these past couple months with service but they delivered! Google says they open at 11:55am on Sundays (weird time) but they open at 11:30am like it says on here! I got there right on time but was waiting on a friend and saw four cars pull up to order, so I was under the impression that this place was pretty good. When we walked inside they were training someone new and he was so nice! I also appreciated the way the manager remained calm and friendly even though they were busy. All in all, I will definitely be coming back and I already can't wait!

Tian Q.

Solid bubble tea cafe in the middle of nowhere. I actually saw and passed on this place multiple times because reviews looked mixed and pictures aren't that telling when it comes to bubble tea. Finally stepped in today since I was around the area didn't think I could survive without bbt for another day (azn people problems). Okinawa milk tea hit the spot with 25% sweetness, with distinctly sweet and chewy brown sugar boba. Friendly staff let me try the boba before I was sold on the order. Housemade (by owner's wife) mille-crepe cakes available for ~30% less than Lady M's price. Very cute and instagrammable spot for all the basics and your insta-husbands.

-Beef Shank Ramen (bottom) -Chicken Karaage (left) -Spicy Pork Katsudon (top)
Bryce Y.

The food was absolutely amazing and came out hot and fresh! Also the food portion size was huge! If you needing intimate place with a clean comforting feel, definitely check this place out. With such a cozy atmosphere and esthetic decoration, you feel welcomed to just stay a while and enjoy your meal. Their drinks are absolutely refreshing and with the hot humid summers here this will definitely be the place to cool off. Service was helpful and guided us thru the menu pretty easily.

Salmon ikura R7. Salmon Rice Bowl. Completely different from what is pictured on their menu.
Fiona A.

All these were take out orders. Ordered several teas with boba, ticket on the drinks mentioned boba, but the boba was nowhere in sight. Shame too, as the boba was paid extra for. The salmon ikura bowl in the picture on the menu was full of ikura. However, on my bowl, I had 7 little ikura (salmon roe), and yes, I counted them. The salmon and ikura were both not too fresh at all. Their food used to be great, but has steadily declined in quality over the last three years. I used to like this place, and when it first opened, I told the owner that I'd gladly tell all my friends and colleagues about it, and I really did, with some of them immediately making a beeline to head there to eat. Today, I'm deciding not to return for a long time. I'll give this place another chance in about a year or two, if it still is around.

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3 years ago

Their Boba Teas are always good. Love their cute atmosphere with a lot of good k-pop music.

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Pretty good, though kind of pricy for the sizes you receive. Galaxy Flower Tea is amazing! Also really like the udon & spring rolls.

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Great food, I could live off this cuisine no problem, food was made to perfection, will gladly order from here again

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What flavors does HITEA have for their boba or for their pop boba?

they have regular brown sugar boba, crystal boba, and mango popping boba

Do the bubble teas have lactose in them? Or is there an option for milk alternatives such as almond or coconut milk?

I have ordered several drinks from them online, over 20 times. Their drinks definitely have lactose, so I suggest you call in your order because they do have very many lactose free options. I don't believe they have replacement options like lactose… Read more

Are they open on Sundays?

Their sign says yes. Open Wednesday through Monday.

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Dumplings & Tea - Shrimp D6. Boil Pork and Shrimp with Chives

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4.0(97 reviews)
6.2 mi
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Dumplings & Tea is our consistent "go to" for quality and freshness. Love the custom poke bowl…read morewith only items that I choose! I've ventured from that and enjoyed dumplings, also ramen and udon noodles -- it's all good! Made to order, a very chill spot to enjoy and linger, and the staff is very helpful.

Came here for lunch, and it was fine! We were greeted, and told we could order from the table QR…read morecode. We got a variety of dishes, a few drinks, and sent it in. It's a pretty spacious restaurant with board games to play, a few random kitchen appliances for sale, and peacock chairs to chill in. The lady working here was really nice, and clarified a few things on the menu for me. She seemed busy with tickets, and pick up orders. The food took a while to come out, but it wasn't too bad of a wait. I wish our drink orders had come out all at the same time though. drinks: Red Bean Uji Matcha - ordered with less sugar, my MIL liked the flavor Pineapple Fruit Tea - ordered with all the sugar, my husband did not get a lot of pineapple flavor Jasmine Tea - ordered with less sugar, I liked the flavor and that the jasmine was strong Food: Cucumber Salad - it was drenched in the sauce, but it was still good. I wish it was smashed cucumber instead of sliced though Pan Fried Dumplings - it was missing a lot of crisp, but the filling was good. We got beef. Boiled Dumplings - Pork was the filling, the wrapper was good and chewy, but it nothing was stand out. Shrimp Shumai - Compared to most shumai, this was big and you could see chunks of the shrimp at the top! Chicken Teriyaki Udon - the noodle was great! I think this had the most flavor, and was the best option for the table. Considering the area, it's probably the best option y'all have, but I think having the udon will be the way to go!

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Nudo House STL - Hebrew Hammer Ramen (Chicken paitan, shoyu, chicken thighs, menma, ajitsuke tamago, bok choy, black garlic.)

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4.4(696 reviews)
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Nudo House in Creve Coeur absolutely lives up to the hype, especially if you are hunting for a…read morestellar vegetarian bowl. I dropped in on a Saturday evening and ordered the **Shroomed Up** ramen, and it was a ramen masterclass in a bowl. The broth managed to be incredibly rich and deeply savory-sweet all at once, without ever feeling heavy. It was loaded with thick, substantial slabs of mushrooms, tender-cooked bok choy, and the noodles were the star of the show--thick and perfectly cooked to that ideal sweet spot where they aren't too chewy but have zero mushiness. Even with a line stretching out the door when we arrived, the wait wasn't tedious, and we reached the counter reasonably fast. The ordering process is standard counter service, but the staff member who took our order was incredibly nice, polite, and helpful, practically predicting my questions as I was looking over the menu. The same employee even brought our bowls out to us. The space was definitely crowded for a weekend night, but the seat-yourself setup worked out perfectly for the two of us; we still had three tables to choose from. The interior has a great energy with fun, East-Asian and Japanese-themed decor lining the walls. The Breakdown Food Quality: 5+/5 + Service: 4/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Vibe: 4/5 Quality/Value: 4/5 **Pro Tip:** Don't let a Saturday evening line out the door scare you off! The counter service team moves people through the queue efficiently, and if you are dining in a small group of two, the table turnover is quick enough that you'll still easily find a spot to sit down.

I have been craving 3-1-Pho Chicken with Shredded Chicken Breast for a while…read more If you do not like spicy, TELL them and they'll take the kick out. The service was clean, fast and efficient. I received my order quickly. The ambiance at lunch was calm and welcoming. 100/100 no notes. So crazy good. Now I'll be craving this forever.

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4.1(229 reviews)
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I'd been wanting to try this place for a while but since it's a bit out of the city and in the…read moresuburbs, I didn't walk in with super high expectations. I'm Korean and grew up with Korean food in Chicago, so I know what the real thing tastes like, and this is the real thing. I got the soondae stew and it completely hit the spot. The flavor profile was so authentic and satisfying!! Came out boiling still, so fresh. The banchan selection was great too and the waitress was really sweet about bringing more if you wanted. My only small note is that I wished the side dishes came out a little earlier rather than alongside the main food, because I was starving by the time everything arrived! But that's a minor thing. There's also a karaoke spot right next door that I heard gets pretty lively at night. I haven't made it over there yet but that is absolutely next on my list. 한동안 이곳에 가보고 싶었는데, 시내에서 좀 떨어진 외곽에 있다 보니 솔직히 기대를 크게 하지 않았어요. 그런데 깜짝 놀랐어요. 순대국을 시켰는데 정말 맛있었어요. 맛의 깊이가 딱 제가 찾던 그 느낌이었어요. 반찬 종류도 다양하고 좋았고, 웨이트리스분도 친절하게 더 가져다 주셔서 너무 좋았어요. 한 가지 아쉬운 점은 반찬이 메인 음식이랑 같이 나왔으면 하는 거예요. 너무 배고픈 상태였거든요 그래도 사소한 부분이에요. 바로 옆에 노래방도 있는데 밤에 꽤 활기차다고 들었어요. 아직 가보진 못했지만 다음엔 꼭 가볼 생각이에요.

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