One of the best franchises in the metro area!…read more This fresh fast casual restaurant offers a variety of protein options including seafood, vegetarian, and vegan selections. You can order a special bowl or do a build your own like I do. My go to protein is the sweet chili tofu. There are also al la carte like fried pot stickers, tempura shrimp, and sweet potato fries. They do have kid portions so the whole family can get full. For dessert they have cute red bean or matcha ice cream sandwiches. Get a taro milk tea for a drink or try the mango slush! The service is always fast and I have seen them wash their hands every time I go in. This location is not wheelchair accessible without a few obstacles but if you order ahead, they can bring it to your car.

BEWARE: Great food and Service but tips electronically don't go to workers so tip only in the bowlread more

ive been here a number of times now, and have a pretty favorable opinion of this place. they have…read moreboth lunch and dinner hours, and close in between so you might want to keep that in mind. they also have different menus for lunch and dinner, though i believe you can still get most things regardless of the time... you'll just be paying different prices in short, pretty much everything here is good. the food is actually not that spicy and has a range of options for anyone would is in general a fan of indian food. I personally really like the lunch sets, which i think are a good deal and taste pretty good. i also think they do bread really well here, so keep that in mind if you order some dishes with curry the only thing i would advise these guys is to serve the salad for the lunch set on the side. there is way too much water in the greens, and it tends to make the rice and the curry watery. on the other hand of things, the heat from the curry and the rice sort of 'cook' the greens, which really changes the taste of the greens themselves (worse). serving it on the side would solve both problems

We visited Black Salt for dinner. It wasn't too busy and we were seated immediately. I ordered the…read moreLime soda and korma paneer. The lime soda was $6, which is pretty expensive and I didn't like the flavor very much. The korma paneer was good but a little sweet for my taste. I would like to try this place again and order some different items.

Food was excellent! We came for dinner and shared the Pesto (minus mushrooms) and the tofu sesame…read morebowl. WOW!!! Both were delicious! So simple and very tasty. Portion sizes were good. The restaurant cleared out and we were the last ones and I suppose they were doing a lot of carry outs as our 2 items took a bit of time to come out. Other than that, it was really great. The young girl who did the cooking was so friendly and kind that it was like eating over a friend's house or something. Anyhow, definitely give them a try!

There is something magical happening in the kitchen at Plant Craft. Taylor is creating some of the…read morebest vegan food I've ever had. The tomato soup was sooo good - cinnamon maybe? The tofu fried rice was heavenly with a rich bulgogi flavor. Taylor helped me out with the carbs and gave me more veggies and a little less rice. Sam's BLAT was great and Clyde really dug the spaghetti (GF) and meatballs wow! But can we talk about the Jackfruit Nachos??!! Holy moly so so good! The jackfruit was tender and delicious, just perfect. Can't recommend this place enough. Keep an eye on Taylor - she's gonna be big news in the STL Vegan scene.

Walking in to this restaurant, me and my friends were greeted with a pleasant, open dining room and…read morewarm welcome from the employee. She was very pleasant and kind throughout our entire experience. The dining room is so cute, and there is plenty of seating. I got the chick'n tikka wrap with fries and a mango milkshake. I enjoyed my wrap, the sauce was amazing. The fries were delicious, too. They let you pick the seasoning level which I thought was very nice- they were perfect. The star was the mango milkshake- a bit pricey for being so small at $9.99, but it was so delicious and perfectly sweet. I'm still craving it now a few days later. My friends got the Dubai Chocolate milkshake and we are begging for it to be apart of the permanent menu! It was so good and had nice little crunchy pieces inside. If you're looking for vegan food, definitely check this out! However, if you aren't vegan like myself, I would still highly recommend. I will definitely return in the future.

Haven't been in years, but a change I notices was that they have a virtual ordering system now with…read morepictures! Big plus is being able to see the food and know what to expect, ain't with a description. For someone who is indecisive, like me, It made deciding what to order much easier! Pro: vegan ingredients that don't lack in flavor, they serve beer/cider, had their own kombucha, vegan ice cream/soft serve, and it's an environmentally conscious restaurant Con: display case of desserts but the ooey gooey butter cake (vegan) had mold on top of it, tofu dish was luke warm, and there was minimal/if any full front of house staff so people had to ding a bell to get their attention (which can become a bit irritating for dinning in customers) Would like to try again, but will probably stick to the lions mane crab rangoon wontons and a shake or soft serve dish.

Another hidden gem! I was able to get a seat on the patio. The outdoor area is cozy and a perfect…read morespot to spend an evening. Stevie was my server that night and she provided friendly top notch service. I ordered a spicy margarita for my cocktail. I was a little disappointed with the drink. It was very cucumber forward, had a nice heat, but lacked that signature lime flavor and tartness required of a good margarita. The brussel sprouts and cheese grits were a must try for me. The pork chop was the perfect entree to accompany these sides. The brussel sprouts were charred and crispy. The balsamic glaze paired nicely with the charred flavor. The pork chop is served in a very generous portion juicy and tender. The citrus sauce paired nicely with the pork. The cheese grits were creamy and delicious. All in all a delightful meal. The portions were generous enough for me to have hearty meal of leftovers the next day. The menu is fairly concise with burgers, pizza, pasta, sandwiches, beer/pork/chicken entrees, and salads. They have something for just about everyone. The appetizer menu offers loaded brussel sprouts with bacon balsamic and feta. This would have been too much to tackle by myself. I plan on bringing my friends next time to share this dish.

Wife and I decided on a light dinner and Firefly Grill fit the bill perfectly. I ordered the French…read moreonion soup which was very good. Rich flavor with classic melted cheese and bread. Followed that with their Chicken Cheesy Philly steak sandwich. Surprised how stuffed the French bread was with chopped chicken, onions, peppers and a spicy cheese sauce. Very unique Philly steak sandwich in my opinion. Very worth trying. My wife had the tomato basil soup and grilled cheese which she thoroughly enjoyed. Just the right amount of food for us both that evening. Service was good and the atmosphere was relaxed and fairly quiet. We had tried the restaurant when it first opened but I see a big improvement which just goes to show you should give places a second chance. You hopefully will be pleasantly surprised.

Been twice now. Plenty of parking in the strip area…read more Service is prompt and friendly. Fries. 8/10. Tasty and crispy. Samosa. 7.5/10. It was good. I'd get again. Wings. 8.5/10. Definitely heat. Crispy and juicy. Surprisingly something very tasty that I enjoyed. Tacos. 8/10. Got it with butter chicken. Would get again. A great option.

Another day, another visit to an Indian restaurant. My wife and I were intrigued by the name, Tikka…read moreTangy--it's definitely catchy. We arrived around 5:15 PM and were seated right away. At the time, there was only one other person dining in, so it was nice and quiet. The staff quickly brought us water while we looked over the menu. As we placed our order, there was music playing in the background that reminded me of a club vibe from back in the day--definitely a unique touch. Our food arrived about 15 minutes later. The presentation was appealing, and everything looked very tasty--and it didn't disappoint after the first few bites. I even sampled my wife's dish, which was just as good. I ordered the Traditional Mediterranean Plate with chicken shawarma, white onions, cucumber, and garlic sauce and some naan bread. My wife went with the Samosa Chana Chaat bowl. Both dishes were flavorful and satisfying. We left the restaurant full and satisfied. We'll definitely be back to try more items on the menu.

I'm not sure what this place even is, despite having dined there yesterday. It serves breakfast,…read morelunch and dinner, and doesn't seem to specialize in anything in particular. It's in a weirdly large building that looks like a place where you'd go to get lasik surgery. I visited after a run on a day where the heat index was like 109, so I didn't spend that much time inside, just enough to drip sweat all over the front counter and the floor in the vestibule. We sat outside in an area that seems like the place where you'd pull up and unload your luggage at a hotel. A member of our group says she once attended some sort of Xmas pop-up in the basement here where you were charged a cover and then expected to pay for drinks and pizza, so... uh, caveat emptor. We ordered at the little bar up front, but I'm not sure if that's also the case if you dine inside. These places always flip out when there's umpteen different people ordering separately, because they only have but so many of those numbers you set on the table so they know where to bring your food. It ended up not being an issue with us, because who else was going to engage in al fresco dining during a heat advisory? This place serves pizza, but it didn't look that good in the few photos I saw. Granted, food often looks like crap in Yelp photos. Also, there's an emphasis on '90s-style health food, organic ingredients and what have you. There's a Salmon BLT that's featured prominently that seemed like it might be the thing to get, but I didn't know enough about this place to be ordering fish, and I'd already been meaning to eat a bacon cheeseburger for the past several days. Maybe next time. There is no bacon cheeseburger as a separate menu item unto itself. I figured I might just order a cheeseburger and add bacon, but I'm not sure if that's an option, and this wasn't a regular cheeseburger. It had a few different weird cheeses on it, spinach and maybe some other things. Then I saw the Dill-bert, which seemed like it might be really good. It has, among other things, dill Havarti cheese (whatever that is), avocado, and of course, bacon. It's served on a wheat bun, which, whatever. Its name is not a tribute to Scott Adams, as far as I know, but this is Ballwin. The Dill-bert did not disappoint. No Diddy. The beef comes from one of those special farms where the cows are all given names as if they were human beings, groomed on a daily basis by trafficking victims and read bedtime stories, and you really can taste the difference. It's a better quality meat. It's also expertly prepared. It's well-seasoned and cooked until it develops a nice char on the exterior. It was a bit more done on the inside than I require, but that may have been unavoidable. For a side, there was an option of tater tots cooked in an air fryer, like if your mom was feeling lazy. I didn't see any french fries, but maybe I'm going blind. I ordered a side salad, which is my thing these days. Sometimes they're surprisingly good, and a french fry is a french fry, unless you're at McDonald's. This one was pretty good, but it was definitely on the health-food side of things--very fresh and lightly but sufficiently dressed with something citrus-y and not too oily. Oh, and I was duped into purchasing a whiskey sour slushie. It just seemed like it would be so refreshing. It must have cost nearly as much as my meal, given what my bill came out to. They must think I'm a sucker. Did they receive advance notice of my visit? It did kinda hit the spot, and I probably got drunker than I would have otherwise, because I was suffering from a minor heatstroke, so there was that.

Open lively space with amazing decor and even better healthy food options!…read more Their burger tasted so fresh and clean. The service was great and very friendly. It's usually a little busy, but there's plenty of seating :)

YaYa's has something for everyone! Specializing in Mediterranean cuisine, their menu offers a…read morevariety of seafood, oak-fired pizzas, and handmade pasta. You can also find traditional steak and chicken dishes if that's more your thing. I like YaYa's because the atmosphere and food alike feel elevated yet still approachable. Service here is full-service and polished - bordering on fine-dining. Servers wear button down shirts and a tie. Although there's no strict dress-code enforced, most people dining here will be a bit dressed up depending on the occasion they're celebrating. You'll be just fine in nice jeans here too. We frequent for date night and don't veer far from the Chicken Gnocchi appetizer, Spinach Salad, Chicken Penne, Shrimp Risotto, and Filet. Their Scallops dish is good here too that comes with Saffron Orzo. They will bring out delicious bread and Baba Ghanoush at the beginning of your meal. I could make a meal just out of the Baba Ghanoush it is addicting! The Chicken Gnocchi is an appetizer but could easily be an entrée. The chocolate soufflé dessert takes about 30 minutes so be sure to tell your server ahead of time if you have something sweet in mind. The Buttercake dessert is good as well but super rich. We went for dinner last night and could tell something was off with both the Front-of-House and Kitchen. Lights on higher than normal, staff members appeared a bit frantic including the host, and the food did not visually look how it normally comes out nor did it taste exactly right. Some things oversalted. I don't want to rate 4 stars instead based on yesterday's experience since overall we've had a 5 star experience the past years coming here but this night specifically felt subpar. They may be going through a staffing shortage which is tough and we understand.

It's been a while since I've been here, and my friends and I decided to celebrate all of our August…read morebirthdays here. I was surprised how busy they were on a Tuesday evening. They have a good sized parking lot and it was easy to find a close spot. First, a big thank you to the manager for setting us up in the private dining room. That really made our dinner so incredibly special. I would really like to bring a group here to enjoy that space. Our server was Alex and she kept our wine glasses full and the plates of food coming. Our meal was paced well. She took very good care of us. Our friend ordered the mezze plate which included pita points, crackers, whole rainbow carrots, and celery with three dips that included whipped feta, hummus, and a red pepper hummus. They also brought out their delicious fresh bread with baba ghanoush. The bread is so perfect that it doesn't even need any type of spread. I ordered the side spinach salad, which was a refreshing way to start my meal. I decided on the five cheese pizza with olive oil and it was very good and very rich. I was only able to eat two slices. My dining companions ordered pizza and pasta dishes. Everyone was very happy with their meal. I concluded my meal with a phyllo wrapped brownie that came with chocolate sauce, fresh raspberries, and cream. It basically looks like a brownie burrito. It's quite decadent and I enjoyed it. My dining companions ordered an after-dinner, espresso drink, and another friend ordered the bread pudding, both with happy outcomes. I'm looking forward to coming back to try brunch.