What an awesome spot! We came in here for lunch and enjoyed a couple of different offerings. I love…read morehow this spot has tons of different ramen options, and the fact that you have the option to add lots of toppings/ ingredients. You can make your own, and it's a really cool experience. They also have lots of different drink options to choose from, which adds lots of variety. We ordered the chi- bap which was delicious and crispy! We also grabbed some of the dumplings that were ready on the hot bar. Super convenient and loved the taste! Definitely recommend checking it out, it's an awesome experience.

I've been to Cafe Ganadara several times and really like it. I've tried their tteok bokki, japchae,…read morekorean corn dog, and jjamppong ramen. They offer a wide selection of korean street food and comfort food and I love that it's not just ramen. One way I would love to see them expand is including traditional Korean breakfast on the weekends, but everything that they offer is great. It's definitely worth a try if you haven't been!

The service was great, very attentive. The food was delicious. This was a birthday lunch and we all…read morehad a great time.

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.

I remember going to this restaurant over 10 yrs ago back when I was still in middle school. But…read moreunfortunately things are not the same anymore since they seem to give less banchan than they used to, and the menu appears to be smaller than back then, and they appeared to do some renovations since then. Despite that, the seafood pancake was crispy and yummy. The fried rice was alright, but it could use a little more seasoning. I was going to get omurice, but it's no longer on the menu so they need to either put it back on the menu or take the photo of that dish down near the entrance. Also, it was very warm and a little humid inside.

JooJoo is delicious! I crave this place now…read more I've tried a handful of Korean restaurants and think this is the best Korean food in St. Louis County. I really like that they offer stir-fried octopus (Nakji Bokum) not just stir-fried squid (Ohjinguh Bokum). Their Seafood & Tofu soup (Seafood Sundubu) comes out piping hot and is another favorite. My boyfriend got the "Grilled-at-Table" Brisket (Chaldobaki) option which was fun to use the grill to cook right at our table. Our server was attentive and assisted with the flat-top grill at our table. We shared the large size Japanese lager beer Sapporo. I love that JooJoo includes Banchan, small side dishes, with the meal like kimchi, soybean sprouts, black beans, fish cakes, etc. They're happy to bring you more of something if you take particularly to one side. We could hear a group doing karaoke in a separate room from the dining area but it wasn't disruptive to the dining experience at all. The dining area was very clean and spacious with not all tables having the flat top grill for the barbecue. The only disappointing part was that for food-safety reasons we had to cook the leftover remaining brisket slices if we wanted to take it in a to-go box but we understand! I can't wait to go back! Maybe for karaoke too next time!

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.

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.

It is hard to find a place that focus on traditional Korean street food! I am so happy to find…read moreS.O.S when I am in the area. It sold Kimbap, rice cake, etc, the ones that restaurant may put a very pricy tag to discourage me, or according to some Korean friends, too much effort to charge with low dollar. This place focused on take out, no fancy interior design, just the food and make it work! I am also happy that they sell all kinds of kimchi/bunchan. Wish there is one near where I live.

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.

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.

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.

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.

AYCE KBBQ is kinda tough to find out here, but their social media posts really got me curious!…read more We came here for lunch for AYCE and were seated right away. They gave me a booster seat for my toddler and we got our ban chan and drinks in a good time. There were only a handful of other patrons with either doing AYCE or their regular entrée menu. I REALLY enjoyed their meats, I think it was a good quality and it was a good cut. We got brisket, belly, steaks. It also came with a choice of soup so I got the soft tofu soup. If it were cold outside, it would have been perfect. The service was friendly, but when it came time to pay we didn't know if it was pay upfront or a check was brought out. Also: no vents?? Definitely be aware of that when you go and drive to your next stop with the windows down lol

Cream puffs were DELICIOUS! Verified from me, a Korean, Kim's bakery is Korean-owned and run…read more Very rare these day. A+

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!

There are few things better than a traditional Chinese or Taiwanese breakfast. And to my knowledge,…read morethis is the only place in St. Louis that serves this type of cuisine (only on Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm). I ordered classic items like the rice roll, beef sesame flatbread, and soy milk. They were out of the congee this time, but that's also one of my favorites. The beef in the sesame flatbread was thin cut and full of flavor. It pairs really well with the cucumber, cilantro, and green onion, along with the toasty sesame bread. My only critique is that I wish it was warmer and not served cold (intentional), but that is certainly a personal preference. The rice roll is made up of sticky rice around pork floss, pickled vegetables, chinese cruller, and, tea egg - all classic ingredients that work so well together. It fell apart towards the end, but it was still delicious eating it with a fork. The soy milk was delicious as well, and you can customize the sweetness by adding your own sugar. It is classically paired with the Chinese cruller (youtiao), but the menu is a bit pricey, so I did not separately order the youtiao. My meal came out to be $26, so I definitely consider this to be a "treat myself" meal. But given that this is the only restaurant that does Chinese breakfast in St. Louis and does it authentically, I am a huge fan. Service is great, and seating is very spacious.

Inside PokeDoke, this was a nice surprise! We tried three different items and all were pretty good…read more Casual spot for quick eats. We asked the lady who brought us our food for a sharing plate, and she "forgot" and avoided eye contact which was a bit strange, but when we asked the third time, she finally brought it out.