Wudon is a great place to eat I enjoy coming here the food is delicious and tasty me and my…read moregrandchildren come here often

I checked out the reviews and the menu before making a reservation and was prepared to knock off a…read morefew stars. First, I thought the interior was simple and basic, no frills. I liked the art on the walls and the K-pop playing. On to the menu.... The All You Can Eat (AYCE) selection at WUDON is not AYCE. Unlike all AYCE KBBQ restaurants, WUDON limits selective items that you can order more than once. At AYCE sushi or other BBQs, once you select AYCE, everything can be ordered as much as you want. To top it off, you are required to share a soup, a pancake, and steamed egg. I was disappointed to find that you had to share those items and could not order more. Not exactly "all you can eat". And, like other reviewers, the galbi, or short rib, platter is a one-time order deal. That's..... unheard of for a $28.99 AYCE weekend lunch. St. Louis does not have many Asian cuisine options, especially Korean, so I always try to be understanding if the quality or service isn't the best. My issue is that they should not call a menu selection "all you can eat" if there are contingencies on how many times you can order certain items. I would pay $15 for All you can eat here, not $30+. If you are looking for a first time experience doing AYCE KBBQ in St. Louis, by all means, try WUDON. Since LA, NY, and Chicago are too far to get AYCE KBBQ that is worth it, WUDON is the next (somewhat good) choice.

A Great Hole-in-the-Wall Korean Spot…read more I was really in the mood for Korean food, and as Korean culture has become more mainstream, I've noticed that some Korean restaurants have started to feel a bit commercialized. As someone who cooks Korean food myself and spent time living in Korea, sometimes you just want a simple, authentic, no-frills spot that focuses on the food. Thankfully, Asian Kitchen Korean Cuisine, located at 8423 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, MO, delivered exactly that. I knew I was probably in the right place as soon as I walked in and was greeted by one of the owners, whose direct and no-nonsense personality reminded me of many family-run restaurants I've visited over the years. It gave the place a lot of character. I kept my order simple and went with the beef bulgogi, while my sister ordered the chicken bulgogi. Both came with rice and kimchi. We also shared an order of vegetable potstickers, which were fried perfectly. Everything was delicious. The food had a homemade quality that felt comforting and authentic. The bulgogi was flavorful, the kimchi was satisfying, and the potstickers were easily one of the highlights of the meal. We ordered everything to go, so unfortunately I didn't get any photos, but the food definitely spoke for itself. One thing to keep in mind is that there may be a bit of a wait, but that's because the food is prepared fresh. If you're willing to be patient, it's well worth it. Overall, if you're looking for solid Korean food in the St. Louis area and don't mind a straightforward, family-run atmosphere, Asian Kitchen is a great choice. 4 out of 5 stars.

A great family business focused on authentic Korean food. The all the bibimbaps and the Yukgaejang…read moreis a must.

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.

This is a good Korean restaurant with a good choice of both traditional Korean dishes as well as…read moreKorean bbq. The bbq meat choices are good and the servings are quite large. We had a group of 7 and we ordered 4 dishes (each serving 2) and we had more than enough for at least 2 more people. The side dishes were pretty good. I was particularly happy they provide lettuce for wraps. A lot of places have stopped providing that. The drink menu was pretty good as well with several different options of soju, beer, and makoli. There are also karaoke rooms in back -- we didn't try them this time ... But maybe next time. Everyone left totally full and satisfied.

That kimchi in a jar at the grocery store has no right to say it is kimchi. I got the beef and…read morevegetables with rice box lunch. The seasoning was pleasantly sweet, the rice was slightly sticky, the kimchi was spicy and flavorful, the pickled radish was sweet and succulent. I'm not sure what the other side was, but it was mild, and calmed down the kimchi heat nicely. I highly suggest this restaurant!

Food was fresh and priced reasonably. Lots of options and almost everything is made to order. Crab…read moreroe pancakes were a unique dish and was surprisingly good.

TLDR: Good Food, But A Lot of Red Flags…read more I had been wanting to try Shabu Day for a while and finally made it out. The food was honestly really good -- but there is a lot this place needs to fix before I can fully recommend it. The first thing that hit me when I walked in was the smell. And not in a good way. It smelled like a sewer. Not what you want when you are about to sit down and eat. It lingered the entire time we were there and was really hard to get past. The front of the restaurant looks okay at first glance. But once you sit down you start noticing things. The tables are wobbly and clearly rigged up with makeshift fixes. Extension cords are running visibly across the floor which looks bad and feels unsafe. The menus and sauce bottles were sticky -- like they had not been wiped down in a long time. Little things like that add up fast. I caught a glimpse of the back of the house and it looked grimy and dirty. That is a problem at any restaurant, but especially at a place where you are cooking your own food right at the table. The staff were not very welcoming either. They were hard to find when you needed something and did not seem very interested in making sure you were having a good time. Now here is the thing -- the food was actually fresh and delicious. The broth was flavorful and the ingredients were good quality. That part genuinely impressed me. But for the price they are charging? The total package is just not there yet. Good food can only carry a restaurant so far. They need to clean things up -- literally -- before I come back.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ UPDATE: One more thing worth mentioning that I think is really important. Shabu Day is strictly all you can eat -- and that is the only option they offer. For most people that is fine. But for anyone with a medical condition that limits how much they can eat, this format is a serious problem. You are being charged full all you can eat prices for food you physically cannot consume in that quantity. That is not fair and it is not inclusive. A lot of restaurants in this space offer a la carte or smaller portion options for exactly this reason. Shabu Day should do the same. It is a simple change that would make a big difference for a lot of people and would show that they actually care about all of their customers -- not just the ones who can eat the most. Clean things up, fix the smell, train your staff to be more welcoming, and give people a fair way to order. The foundation is there. Now build on it.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Food was cool. We love ramen and the experience of "cooking" it right at our table. One very short…read moremenu with a few broth and meat choices. There were very few instructions and the place could use some TLC and thorough cleaning. I didn't use the restroom but my husband thinks black mold is growing in it. The waiter didn't wait very long to check if we were ready to order or not. That was a bit annoying. I don't think I'd go back buyy husband says he'd try it again.

Picked up takeout from Tony's Kitchen inside East Oriental Market in Chesterfield and was really…read moreimpressed. I ordered the pork bulgogi and soondubu jjigae, and both were flavorful and comforting. The bulgogi was well-seasoned, and the soondubu had a rich, satisfying broth. This is primarily a takeout place, but the experience was smooth and pleasant thanks to the staff. They were very helpful with food recommendations and made ordering easy. One thing to note: they only accept cash or Visa, no Apple Pay or Amex.

I can't believe it took me so long to try this place but I'm so glad I did! The bulgogi, spicy…read morebulgogi, and tteokbokki were all phenomenal, and my sisters said their tofu jigae was great too. Super satisfying, reasonably priced, and close to me is a dangerous combo--and I like to live dangerously.

You have to try this place! We stopped in for a quick lunch to catch up with friends and arrived…read moreright when they opened. I'm not sure if reservations are needed during busier times, but we had no problem getting seated. The experience was fun because you grill your own fresh steak and chicken right at the table. Everything tasted fresh, and cooking it yourself made the meal interactive. Our server was attentive, friendly, and took the time to answer all of our questions. I also tried one of their drinks. It was just okay, but since this isn't a bar-focused restaurant, that wasn't a big deal. The atmosphere is versatile--it would be great for a date night, a group outing, or just catching up with friends. The only downside was the price, but honestly, that's pretty common these days. Overall, we had a great experience and will most likely be back.

Pretty much what you expect from an all-you-can eat Korean BBQ. We didn't order off the standard…read morefull-service. Note: your group has to be all-or-nothing for ordering from the menu or the AYCE. The children's discount only applies to kids aged 4-7. None of this impacted our group, as we were all-in as adults for AYCE. We picked the standard package. Premium basically includes options for kabli and shrimp. The meat choices were plentiful (you can pick two options per round). Side dishes, shared soups, rice and lettuce were all plentiful and tasty. Service was constant, with them asking what we needed more of, and checking if we were ready for another round of grilling meats. We got a couple more rounds of the meats, and got plenty of refills on rice, lettuce and sides as needed. Everything was great. We got the beef bulgogi three times, because, you know, it's beef bulgogi. Got the thin-sliced brisket (unseasoned), pork bulgogi (spicy) and marinated steak, as well. It was all very good. Great experience, we left stuffed to the gills.

I came here recently again. I got take out roll calls for the hospital nurses who were taking care…read moreof my mom. I had many compliments on it and they all enjoyed it!

My husband and I stopped by one morning just to check it out after looking for some items next…read moredoor. They were still putting out some bakery goods in the case, but their other sections were full. I ended up getting some random items to try, but their cherry sable cookies were amazing. I had to eventually share with my toddler and he liked them as well. They also have the trending Chewy Dubai cookies but I am not a huge huge, pistachio lover so I skipped that. But the sable cookies - amazing!