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The ambiance, when walking in, brings you back to the Philippines. We love the feel of this place. The service is an A+. They received our order & every dish is perfectly cooked.
On the way south of the state, we side-stepped to St. Louis at this Filipino spot. They serve meal plates as opposed to full size dishes "ulam". The fried pompano was crispy on the outside and tender meat. It was also not greasy. The mungo came a little late almost forgotten but still delicious. The star of the show is the dinakdakan which is the best I've ever tasted. To me it has the flavor if calamansi, nit sure if it was in the ingredient but it was just divine. I highly recommend and would come back here often if only it's in Chicago ;)
Not many Filipino restaurants in STL, but Kain Tayo easily takes first place for me. The environment is warm and welcoming, and the employees alone deserve 5 stars, they're always so sweet every time I visit. The lechon kawali is my favorite! It's super crispy and full of flavor. Definitely a must-try along with the lumpia, if you're in St. Louis!
My mom lives Filipino food... and the reviews looked promising. Excellent. Everything was delicious. We just got a sampling of the menu. Pancit, Lumpia, the 2 differant dessert things. Will come back next time we are in St Louis. THANK YOU!!
The food here was really delicious! I have been wanting to come in forever and finally made it a point to grab lunch after a meeting down the street. You will be seated and there is a server, so plan to take a breather and enjoy yourself. I was really on the mood for some chicken, and the chicken adobo came highly recommended from conversations that I've had. There are bone in chicken thighs that are so juicy and tender, they basically fall off the bone. It came with a side of rice that accompanied the dish nicely. I also got an order of lumpia which are Filipino style egg rolls that were perfectly crunchy and delicious. The spot itself is cute and eye catching, it's quaint and feels welcoming. I'd love to return and try other items!
I got the chicken adobo and my friend got sisig (?). Portion was decent, I'm not quite sure how pricing would be but I think it's comparable to other places. Flavour was good, I did find it a bit saltier though. Service is great, staff is really friendly. My friend speaks the same dialect so they were conversing well. There's plenty of space and lots of seating. I would definitely try other dishes as well.
Food was amazing and authentic. I was born on the Philippines moved to California then moved to Missouri. Since moving to Missouri I missed Filipino food. Been looking everywhere but nothing felt authentic. This place is perfect. The service was very friendly and I talked my heritage with the owner. The whole staff was very friendly. This place was very clean and they had a karaoke for amazing times with friends and family. The food was great and tasted like home. I tried the Lechon and lumpia Shanghai which was like my mom's. The sisig was also great. Will be returning when I go back to St Louis.
I love the interior design of the place. It reminds me of the fancy venues you go to in the Philippines. Bright, neutral, and open. I ordered crispy pata, nilaga, lumpia, and gulaman. I also ordered mango + ube cakes on the side to take home for dessert and pandesal bread for my afternoon merianda (snack). I love how flavorful the sauce is accompanied to the crispy pata. The savory broth followed by the softened meat. The cakes, breads, and gulaman aren't overly sweet, which I like. As someone who lived in the Philippines for a while, I do admit that the prices are expensive, but different country has different prices unfortunately. The staff were friendly and accommodating. Despite ordering a drink on the side, we were offered service water without having to ask. I found out they spoke Ilonggo, which makes the interaction warmer and welcoming. Thank you manong + manang for the service. Halong ka gid always.
Great food and ambiance in downtown stl- best Filipino food in the city. Friendly service and reasonable prices. Love the ube ice cream and the bake shop in the back too.
Went to a street food event, but it was a little disaster. What I heard from customers before I came was that they gave them small portions until someone complained, and I was lucky that I got big portions. The price is still too expensive, but I think it's worth it. Nothing new in the ambience; it looks a little different but still the same.
Very aesthetic interior and friendly staff! Their homemade ice cream is DELICIOUS -- would highly recommend! They also let us pick two flavors (one scoop mango and one scoop ube). They were my favorites. As far as dinner entrees themselves, my fiance got the fried tilapia (which he really enjoyed!). The colorful little vegetable side salad that came with his tilapia was actually super addicting; great flavor. I kept stealing it from his plate. I got the sisig (fried chicken and fried pork combo) which came with lumpia and rice. The lumpia and the sauce were tasty; but I wasn't a fan of the sisig. The texture wasn't quite crispy and felt a bit oily to me. However the ice cream was a standout! Overall I would go back since the other items were great.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in Saint louis!! The service and ambiance is always so homey feels and food is amazing. This picture definitely doesn't do it justice as I was hungry and dug in forgetting a picture but sooo yummy! I skipped it this time but halo-halo is a great sweet treat to end the night too!
Celebrated my son's 16th birthday. I've been here before and this is his first time. He loves everything especially the halo-halo. Too bad they didn't have the ube flan that he was really excited to try. Taste is consistent and always fresh! Staff are really personable and nice. Beautiful chill ambiance.
4 months ago
Noticed this restaurant a while ago but when it made the top 100 list, I finally made a point to go. The restaurant was larger than expected. We were seated quickly on a Saturday night. Menu was a good size and everyone sounded delicious. For appetizer we order the lumpia. They came out nice and hot and were yummy. For dinner I got the chicken adobo and my husband ordered the Bicol express. Both dishes were yummy and tasted fresh. We ordered flan to go for dessert. The restaurant's decor is fun. The night we went they were having karaoke, which is fun to watch. Overall great experience, glad we tried it and we will def go again! read more
I love Asian food. I love how diverse Saint Louis is and all the different types of Asian restaurants in St. Louis. Filipino food to me tastes so cozy. Any Filipino place I've been to in St. Louis is amazing. They are family oriented and community driven. Coming to Kain Tayo this past visit, I've been before, but brought a few foodie friends who have never been, and one has never experienced Filipino food in a sit down restaurant. Food was amazing. Smaller portions than what I'm used to but it probably could be because I'm American and everything is always filling a plate. I liked how it was a good portion size, I could eat it all and didn't have to take any home. We shared all of our dishes between the 4 of us and were pretty satisfied after. We ordered the pork adobo, chicken adobo, the sizzling sisig, the lechon kawali (fried pork belly), and the lumpiang shanghai (lumpia). The sizzling sisig is what catches your eyes and ears because it comes out steaming like a fajita on a sizzling plate. I could not pick a favorite, I loved it all! The pork adobo and chicken adobo had such a great sauce. I wish there was more sauce on each plate but nonetheless it tasted amazing. The chicken adobo is bone in if you have any feelings about bone in chicken. Super tender, nothing was dry at all. There were only two waiters on a Sunday so it took some moments flagging them down a few times for help and it was a little chilly inside but they did accommodate and turn off the AC I think haha The waiter was really nice and he had us pronounce the food on the menu of what we wanted so we can learn how to say it and I love that! I can definitely say that my friends left happy and all loving Filipino after this visit! I recommend anything that I got as I could not pick just one favorite! It depends on your vibe. If you want friend pork belly, get the lechon kawali. If you love adobo, get either. The fatty pieces were so yummy in all the dishes. I would definitely come again because I want to try the whole menu at some point! read more
6 months ago
Our 1st time trying Filipino food and Food was delicious highly recommended . Service was incredible our server attentive definitely coming back again someday read more
23 days ago
The ambiance, when walking in, brings you back to the Philippines. We love the feel of this place. The service is an A+. They received our order & every dish is perfectly cooked. read more
2 months ago
On the way south of the state, we side-stepped to St. Louis at this Filipino spot. They serve meal plates as opposed to full size dishes "ulam". The fried pompano was crispy on the outside and tender meat. It was also not greasy. The mungo came a little late almost forgotten but still delicious. The star of the show is the dinakdakan which is the best I've ever tasted. To me it has the flavor if calamansi, nit sure if it was in the ingredient but it was just divine. I highly recommend and would come back here often if only it's in Chicago ;) read more
Not many Filipino restaurants in STL, but Kain Tayo easily takes first place for me. The environment is warm and welcoming, and the employees alone deserve 5 stars, they're always so sweet every time I visit. The lechon kawali is my favorite! It's super crispy and full of flavor. Definitely a must-try along with the lumpia, if you're in St. Louis! read more
6 months ago
My mom lives Filipino food... and the reviews looked promising. Excellent. Everything was delicious. We just got a sampling of the menu. Pancit, Lumpia, the 2 differant dessert things. Will come back next time we are in St Louis. THANK YOU!! read more
The food here was really delicious! I have been wanting to come in forever and finally made it a point to grab lunch after a meeting down the street. You will be seated and there is a server, so plan to take a breather and enjoy yourself. I was really on the mood for some chicken, and the chicken adobo came highly recommended from conversations that I've had. There are bone in chicken thighs that are so juicy and tender, they basically fall off the bone. It came with a side of rice that accompanied the dish nicely. I also got an order of lumpia which are Filipino style egg rolls that were perfectly crunchy and delicious. The spot itself is cute and eye catching, it's quaint and feels welcoming. I'd love to return and try other items! read more
11 months ago
I got the chicken adobo and my friend got sisig (?). Portion was decent, I'm not quite sure how pricing would be but I think it's comparable to other places. Flavour was good, I did find it a bit saltier though. Service is great, staff is really friendly. My friend speaks the same dialect so they were conversing well. There's plenty of space and lots of seating. I would definitely try other dishes as well. read more
3 months ago
Food was amazing and authentic. I was born on the Philippines moved to California then moved to Missouri. Since moving to Missouri I missed Filipino food. Been looking everywhere but nothing felt authentic. This place is perfect. The service was very friendly and I talked my heritage with the owner. The whole staff was very friendly. This place was very clean and they had a karaoke for amazing times with friends and family. The food was great and tasted like home. I tried the Lechon and lumpia Shanghai which was like my mom's. The sisig was also great. Will be returning when I go back to St Louis. read more
1 year ago
I love the interior design of the place. It reminds me of the fancy venues you go to in the Philippines. Bright, neutral, and open. I ordered crispy pata, nilaga, lumpia, and gulaman. I also ordered mango + ube cakes on the side to take home for dessert and pandesal bread for my afternoon merianda (snack). I love how flavorful the sauce is accompanied to the crispy pata. The savory broth followed by the softened meat. The cakes, breads, and gulaman aren't overly sweet, which I like. As someone who lived in the Philippines for a while, I do admit that the prices are expensive, but different country has different prices unfortunately. The staff were friendly and accommodating. Despite ordering a drink on the side, we were offered service water without having to ask. I found out they spoke Ilonggo, which makes the interaction warmer and welcoming. Thank you manong + manang for the service. Halong ka gid always. read more
7 months ago
Went to a street food event, but it was a little disaster. What I heard from customers before I came was that they gave them small portions until someone complained, and I was lucky that I got big portions. The price is still too expensive, but I think it's worth it. Nothing new in the ambience; it looks a little different but still the same. read more
Very aesthetic interior and friendly staff! Their homemade ice cream is DELICIOUS -- would highly recommend! They also let us pick two flavors (one scoop mango and one scoop ube). They were my favorites. As far as dinner entrees themselves, my fiance got the fried tilapia (which he really enjoyed!). The colorful little vegetable side salad that came with his tilapia was actually super addicting; great flavor. I kept stealing it from his plate. I got the sisig (fried chicken and fried pork combo) which came with lumpia and rice. The lumpia and the sauce were tasty; but I wasn't a fan of the sisig. The texture wasn't quite crispy and felt a bit oily to me. However the ice cream was a standout! Overall I would go back since the other items were great. read more
This is one of my favorite restaurants in Saint louis!! The service and ambiance is always so homey feels and food is amazing. This picture definitely doesn't do it justice as I was hungry and dug in forgetting a picture but sooo yummy! I skipped it this time but halo-halo is a great sweet treat to end the night too! read more
8 months ago
Celebrated my son's 16th birthday. I've been here before and this is his first time. He loves everything especially the halo-halo. Too bad they didn't have the ube flan that he was really excited to try. Taste is consistent and always fresh! Staff are really personable and nice. Beautiful chill ambiance. read more
6 months ago
Went here with friends and we absolutely loved it! The food was so flavorful and everything we ordered was delicious. The lumpia was super crispy and came with a really tasty dipping sauce. The pork belly was one of my favorites -- perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy inside. I also loved how fresh the mango salad tasted, it balanced everything really well. The dessert was such a fun surprise too -- unique, colorful, and not overly sweet. The restaurant itself is super cute and cozy, great for hanging out with friends and taking pictures. Definitely a place I'll be coming back to again! read more
My daughter and I decided on an impromptu dinner outing on a Thursday evening and wanted to try a new place. Kain Tayo was on both of our places to try list. We were greeted and seated right away. It's a very nice restaurant. Our waitress was very helpful in suggesting foods for us to try. We ordered the pork lumpia and the vegetable lumpia. My daughter really liked the pork lumpia paired with the sweet chili sauce. I enjoyed the vegetable one as well, however, they were a bit oily. The vinegar sauce that comes with it is a great accompaniment. For drinks we had the mango juice and the calamansi juice. For entrées, I had the Chicken Adobo. It was my favorite. The chicken was very tender and had great flavor. My daughter had the Bistek Tagalog. She enjoyed the flavors but felt like she would have enjoyed the dish better if the beef was tender. We were pretty full at the end of our meal but my daughter didn't want to pass on trying the Halo-Halo for dessert so we ordered it to go. The ice cream on top was our absolute favorite and if we can just order that, we would love that even more. As we were leaving another staff member asked if it was our first time and inquired about our experience. We appreciate how everyone was friendly and checked on us. We can't wait to try new things in the future. read more
My friend just stood in line to order for 15 mins and the staff completely ignored her. At one point they addressed the man behind her to seat them. I worry that this was race related as my friend was the only black person in line. The staff looked through her as if she was invisible. The treatment that she recurved was deplorable. She obviously left without ordering. read more
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11 months ago
50 & Fabulous at Kain Tayo! November 4 * St. Louis MO Still can't get over this night -- the nilaga, crispy pata, sisig, lechon kawali, canton, lumpia... every bite was pure perfection! And those pandan + ube cakes... literally the BEST I've ever had! The team made me feel so loved -- every detail, every smile, every moment. Thank you @KainTayoSTL for making my 50th birthday unforgettable. I'll be back with the whole crew next time! #KainTayoSTL #FilipinoFood #50thBirthday #UbeCake #PandanCake #FilipinoRestaurant #StLouisEats #FamilyCelebration #KainNa #GratefulHeart #BirthdayVibes read more
Consistently delivered. Every time we come here, the food is hot and crispy. It may take a while for to be ready, but we have been calling in ahead and order and it has work every time. Our favorite spot to visit after city museum's workout! I wish the they bring back their filipino spaghetti! read more
3 months ago
I've been coming here for years and the food is always incredible! The lumpia, sisig, and chicken adobo are a must try! read more
Great food and service, the lechon kawali, sisig, and adobo were great and I would definitely go back for that! I was expecting a restaurant level volume, but was surprised when I could hear the karaoke from down the street and even more surprised when they seated my party right in front of the speaker. Great singing as expected, and great vibes, but wouldn't recommend this for a quiet group or if you intend on trying to hold conversations. As a side note some water kept dripping from the ceiling onto one of my friends at the table... Conclusion: would go again with friends for a fun night of singing and good eats! But probably not for anything more formal than that read more
3 months ago
I've heard positive reviews about Kain Tayo, which is located in an emerging area in Midtown, within a space boasting floor-to-ceiling windows and ample room. I don't consume pork frequently, both the nacho appetizer and my Lechon Kawali (fried pork belly) dish contained pork. While they were just average, the mango salad that accompanied the Lechon Kawali was quite delicious. My friend ordered the Chicken Adobo, and I asked for a side of the flavorful sauce to pour over my fried pork belly. The server was extremely courteous and assisted me in exploring various options. Overall, the food was decent, and I'm open to revisiting the restaurant to try other dishes. read more
4 months ago
The restaurant interior is very nice and roomy. The food was delicious! I found the service to be a bit lacking. The server had to take every single question into the back to verify answers, making the ordering process much longer. When we first entered, we thought we'd eventually have a total of six people. We were told that they don't split checks for groups of 6 or more. I almost felt like they would rather we leave. I went up to the register to pay in cash and was asked if I wanted change.... I'd have just handed it over and said keep the change if that would've been the case. Me standing there at the register should have answered that question. read more
I've always wanted to try a Filipino restaurant, and I loved everything I tried here last night! There's plenty of metered street parking nearby. There's a few tables outside, and the interior is beautiful with flowers hanging from the ceiling and a photo-worthy green backdrop. Apparently they have karaoke some nights! We ordered chicken adobo, grilled pork belly with rice, pancit canton, lumpia appetizers, and fried chicken per the waiter's request. The fried chicken was crispy and delicious. My family found the pork belly a little too chewy, but I loved the tangy lemony flavor. The chicken adobo was amaaazing and I would love to come back for that again! The flavor combination of bay leaf, peppercorn, garlic seasoning was perfection in the chicken adobo. Pancit canton noodles came with plenty of veggies! And finally, my kids' favorite part was the halo halo dessert--shaved ice, creamy ube ice cream that the restaurant handmakes, red beans, jackfruit, condensed milk, flan, and nata de coco. Super refreshing for a hot summer day, and there was enough for 5 of us to share it. read more
1 year ago
Came out to St Louis for work and found this taste of home. I had the crispy dinuguan. Very tasty. I came at an odd time between lunch and dinner so I was the only customer. The staff were friendly and food was served quickly. I will certainly come back for another taste the next time I come back to town. read more
10 months ago
This place is an absolute gem! I went with friends and had one of the best Filipino dishes I've ever tried -- the sisig was next-level. Perfectly sizzling, packed with flavor, and honestly the kind of dish you keep thinking about after you leave. The environment was perfect for hanging out -- lively, welcoming, and just the right amount of energy to enjoy great food and great company. On top of that, the service was incredibly attentive and kind without ever feeling rushed. You can really tell the staff cares about the experience. Everything came together for a memorable night: amazing food, great vibes, and even better people. I'll absolutely be back, and I'm already craving that sisig again read more
10 months ago
Love, love, love everything on the menu! Try something new to you. The sisig and pancit can't be beat. The desserts are unique and flavorful. I recommend the Ube ice cream but you can't go wrong with any of the choices. The staff is always helpful and happy to explain anything you don't understand. And if you like karaoke, they have that as well. read more
2 years ago
Calling all Filipino food fans (or adventurous foodies)! Kain Tayo is a hidden gem serving up authentic Filipino cuisine. They offer the option to dine inside or relax on their patio, perfect for enjoying the fresh air. I had their pork adobo, and it was a flavor explosion! The savory and tangy notes were balanced, making for a delicious experience. Their menu features a wide variety of Filipino classics, from appetizers to stews. The portions are generous, so come hungry or bring a friend to share! Whether you're already familiar with Filipino food or just looking to explore new and exciting flavors, Kain Tayo is a must-try. read more
2 years ago
Nice open space , music at bearable and conversational level. Service was attentive and friendly. Enjoyed this Philippine menu with many choices and something for everyone: vegan, vegetarian, gf. Some of the food descriptions were lacking, so check with server when ordering. No bar service. We opened up the place for lunch but were soon joined by many parties for lunch. read more
3 years ago
My mom and I came in for dinner on a Friday night around 5 PM. It was pretty empty, but the space is bright and clean and there was Filipino music playing along with a karaoke machine set up. Our server was helped us immediately -- I ordered a Gulaman and my mom got a water. The Gulaman was good, you can't mess that up! I usually like mine with Sago, but the jelly was good. I ordered the Nilagang and my mom ordered the Fried Fish pompano. The Nilagang was delicious! It was savory and salty and the meat was so tender. The soup included bok choy, cabbage, green beans, corn (I didn't care for that), and potatoes. My mom's fish was cooked perfectly. She didn't like one of the sauces that was sweet and sour, but i thought it went great with the fish. We ended the meal with a hearty halo halo dessert. The entire meal reminded me of home and my family. I will be back to try the sisig! read more
2 years ago
Kain Tayo is my favorite Filipino restaurants in Saint Louis and I would go as far as saying it is one of my favorite restaurants PERIOD. The Filipino food is all very authentic and delicious. You know that no matter what you order it will be served with immense love and care. A favorite of mine is Chef Sally's Sisig, but I have enjoyed everything that I have ordered. The people who work are incredibly nice and make you feel welcomed every time you come. They also always seem very happy to share their food and culture with customers. I have been coming to Kain Tayo for nearly three years and I have seen the ambiance and aesthetic grow during that time. The decor is very cute and is all tied together very well. I also think that the karaoke stage is a fun touch, however I have only every seen it used once. In general, I love Kain Tayo and even while writing this review I have convinced myself to get it again some time very soon! read more
8 months ago
We were super excited to get some filipino food in STL. It is cute restaurant with trendy vibes. They have a cute photo wall. Service was good. Everything was authentic and so yummy. - Lumpia (5/5): Perfectly crispy, so good. - Dinaguan (4.5/5): This is one of my favorite filipino dishes. Super savory, garlicy, delicious. Good portion size. - Sisig plate (3.5/5): Good flavors, but I wish the sisig was more crispy. - Lechon kawaii (4/5): Quite fatty and delicious. Refreshing side veggie/fruit salad. - Pancit (4/5): Love how savory, citrusy, tasty the noodles are. - Flan (5/5): The best, so sweet and dense. Must try. read more
9 months ago
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2700 Locust St
St. Louis, MO 63103
Midtown
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