I was so excited to try this place, as I love spring rolls. I ordered steak spring rolls and steak dumplings. I waited around 20 minutes for my order to come out and had ordered to go, but after I got home and opened my order I realized they had given me 2 orders of steak dumplings. The dumplings were unfortunately overcooked and very mushy, I was beyond disappointed I couldn't try the spring rolls as that's the whole reason I had decided to try this establishment. I understand mistakes happen, but first impressions were low:( read more

Everything was so incredibly fresh, flavorful, and delicious. Definitely be sure to ask for their spicy peanut sauce when ordering. Favorite dishes: Big Thai wrap, dumplings read more

Lona's Lil Eats - Big Thai wrap - Asian Fusion Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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After a very long flight from California my cousin who's been raving about this place suggested we pick up some Wraps. I ordered the Grilled Chicken Wrap (size of a burrito) which included a side of Glass Noodles. I also ordered 3 Steak SpringRolls. We picked up the order curbside. As soon as I got settled in at home I dug into my meal. My goodness EVERYTHING was so delicious even the that peanut sauce. Before I return back to California I will definitely order another Wrap to take back California read more

Lona's Lil Eats - Grilled Chicken Wrap - Asian Fusion Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

We came by here for a quick dinner. The restaurant was a little cute place, and while we had a park a few blocks away to walk over, it wasn't bad of a walk. I got the 5-star sampler, and overall, was left feeling pretty disappointed. I tried 5 different proteins, but none of them seemed to hit right. The chicken was slightly dry, the beef wasn't as tender as it could've been, and the turkey was also dry and not as smokey as I hoped. None of the flavor balances really was blending as well together as it could've been. I felt like every flavor was trying to fight for the spotlight, leaving a very disharmonious experience in my mouth. Usually, while sometimes, I can let that go, none of the flavors that did win out over the others seemed to be spectacular in my opinion, more average tasting. While usually I can let this go if there are other redeem qualities, I really couldn't find any with this place. There was no texture contrast throughout the whole dish. The sauces themselves didn't really help improve the experience at all. Overall, while the vibes here were good and the waitstaff were very nice, the food itself was subpar. I likely won't return. Overall 2/5 stars. read more

Lona's Lil Eats - 5-star platter - Asian Fusion Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

I got a rice paper wrap with chicken, stir fry glass noodles, and spicy sesame sauce, as well as a side of spicy cucumber. It was all so spicy and wonderful! Total came out to $17 (including tip), and portion was decently sized, like a normal burrito size. Cashier was helpful in helping me select what to order - always appreciated! read more

Lona's Lil Eats - Asian Fusion Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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Love the food here . It's so flavorful and adaptable . The rice paper rolls ( spring rolls ) and the bowls are fantastic. Also the eggplant, so spicy and delicious !! The ambience is casual with outdoor and indoor seating . Service is quick and casual . Have eaten here forever and will 100% continue to do so ! read more

Lona's Lil Eats - Asian Fusion Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

The food here is amazing! Delicious soup and the handmade dumplings had just the right amount of spice. Outdoor dining is an option, but the indoor dining is awesome too! The inside decor is very charming. Highly recommend! read more

Food: Serving portions are big for the wraps. The food is very flavorable and the sauces were good. Service: Very polite over the phone and people inside were very attentive. Ambiance: Quiet place, surrounding area might be a little intimidating for some people but the food is good. I would come back again. read more

Lona's Lil Eats was busy when we went for dinner. Located in a historic part of Saint Louis on the corner, there was ample street parking available. But be aware that the places next to the restaurant are marked for 'curb pick up.' The food was excellently prepared with an eye to flavor and freshness. I truly enjoyed all my selections. However, my mouth was on fire from the sauces to the point of tears streaming down my cheeks. A compassionate employee went and found me a dish of white rice that went far to calm the heat I was experiencing. Their website does take table reservations, however they were not necessary when we arrived as there were numerous tables available. Entry is at the front of the building and a line forms on the side of a room to a cashier. There are signs with the day's offerings. Dining can be on that same level inside, or up about five stairs to another level. There was also outside dining which looked very inviting as Lona's is located on a quiet street. I truly enjoyed the experience. Staff were wonderful, food excellent. It was unfortunate that my mouth was disagreeing with my selection. However there are a number of other sauces that do not carry the heat that I would be willing to try on a return visit. read more

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I can't believe it's taken me so long to write a review for Lona's! Whenever I'm in St. Louis, I come here at least 3 times a week. The food is fast, healthy, and delicious, served in a comfortable and colorful environment by friendly people! Lona's is such a unique place that it can be hard to describe; I've really never been anywhere like it. The food is Asian fusion with Lona's own creative twist. I usually go for the build your own plate with tofu, and the delicious mushroom dumplings. Seriously, these dumplings are off the charts. My food is always out within a few minutes of ordering, so it's a good place to go if you're short on time. There's plenty of seating both inside and out. You order at the cash register, take a number, and someone brings out your food when it's ready. It's a great system that works well even when they're busy. I can't say enough great things about Lona's-- don't miss them if you're in St. Louis! read more

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We love Lona's. You will love Lona's. I promise. Be brave and try a new taste combo, but sample the spiciness before, or get it on the side. Really delicious and spicy! read more

Lona's Lil Eats - Lona's - Rice paper wrap with steak & stir fry noodles inside and spicy sesame sauce . Side of eggplant. Indubitably delicious. - Asian Fusion Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

Unique, flavor-packed bite that keeps you wanting more! Environment: We ordered takeout at this visit. Order at the counter and grab a seat and the really friendly staff will bring the food to you. They have a lot of great options to choose from and the staff is very knowledgeable about each option, catered to specific dietary needs... an aspect that made this experience a lot better. Despite the food ordering model, the staff is also evidently very attentive to other patrons dining in which was a pleasant surprise. Food: I got my go to order, the rice paper wrap with stir fried rice, spicy tofu, and spicy peanut sauce. The heat is mild to medium, definitely nothing to be shy of trying even if you don't have a good tolerance. I've tried the chicken as well, but the tofu is so much more flavorful and spiced... almost as if it is their signature. All of their sides are very good as well, it's a shame you only get to choose one. My side dish was the stirfry glass noodles which were light, but carried and authentic taste. The rice paper wrap is a stand out because of the flavors they're able to pack while mellowing it out with some fresh green creating a wonderful refreshing balance. However, it would have been nice to see the greens dressed in the sauce because it felt a little bit lacking when you get a bite of only the greens. Regardless, this place is fantastic for warm spring or a hot summer day!! Rating: 4/5, great service, and very unique, great tasting food. There's a reason why this restaurant is a STL staple and I recommend that everyone try it at least once!!! It easily falls in my top 10 in St. Louis for quick lunch bites. read more

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What a darling local hangout! There are lots of choices from vegan to carnivore, spicy or not, glass noodles or stirfry rice. The lines can grow long, but it moves fast. This place is obviously a mecca for everyone. There are a few tables downstairs, but there is another room past a flight of steps, with more room to enjoy your meal. The cashier was incredibly kind and patient, and took time to explain things to my elderly aunt. Diners get a great deal for the price paid! Parking was free , but in a residential area. It was my first time here, and it will not be the last! I got the spicy tofu rice paper roll with glass noodles and the smoked vinaigrette. It was large, and delicious, but not spicy! It came with a salad that had a peanut dressing, also not spicy. We also shared spicy Eggplant, which was very spicy, and Mushroom dumplings. The dumplings weren't spicy, but the chili oil dipping sauce had heat! read more

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Never a bad meal! Prices and atmosphere are great. Get any of their wrap and you won't be disappointed. I especially like the spicy Thai wrap. read more

Why haven't I been here sooner???! I love when the owner is present in their establishment. Shows that they really love the place and pay attention to their patrons. The person that helped me really knew what they were talking about and recommended things for me to get. A seasoned pro when it came to the menu and knew what was in everything, asked if I had any allergies or dietary restrictions. Please come here if you have allergies and dietary restrictions, they pay so much attention to detail and the menu labels everything so you know what things you can and can't get. Food is yummy. Will come back for sure. read more

Lona's Lil Eats - So many awards! And a wall of Sauce awards to the right of it. - Asian Fusion Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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My #1 favorite spot in St. Louis!! This place is so unique and fresh and delicious I love it so much. I live about 15 min away but get it almost every week still. It's my go to place for sure. They have such great service and the vibe is very casual. It's great for a little date night, hanging out with friends, or even picking it up to go. I get the big Thai chicken wrap every time and it never fails to hit the spot. I recommend this to anyone and everyone for sure. I've never found anything like it anywhere in the states (trust me I've looked)! Not everyone likes rice paper wraps because of their texture but I recommend giving it a shot :) The only thing is the wraps won't stay good in the fridge because the fridge dries out the rice paper so they have to be eaten fresh!! read more

Lona's Lil Eats - Stir Stir-Fried Rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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Came her for dinner last night! The place is so close and we love it here! The food is always amazing and staff are great! I get the rice, tofu plate with peanut sauce and cucumber salad as the side! It never disappoints. Serving sizes are big and it's still just as good for leftovers. Which is why we keep coming back. Laid back ambiance, great place to catch up with friends or swing by for quick dinner pick up! Never disappoints read more

I was pleasantly surprised by how good Lona's is. I got the spicy tofu plate with a side of stir-fried glass noodles. The addition of the vinaigrette sauce was the best part (maybe because I really like vinegar) and I really enjoyed how the spicy tofu and vinaigrette combined. The location is in the middle of a neighborhood so it's pretty peaceful and nice to eat outside. I just wish they would give bowls for rice dishes so it's easier to scoop but not a big deal. read more

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It's sooo fresh and delicious! I was very impressed by the flavors and freshness. I loved being here with my wife. I only wish it were closer! read more

This highly rated place did not work for our family. We are used to spicy food, but the spice levels were too high for us. Even items that weren't labeled as spicy were very spicy. The portions were very large, which is normally a plus, but in this case, we couldn't eat much of what we got. Also, I should mention that this was takeout. read more

I visited this place while visiting STL. I loved it! First time going, so I had many questions. The staff were sooo very helpful with their recommendations. They have outside and inside seating. We chose outside and with outdoors comes bugs, so be mindful. The food was very good. It came out super fast. My favorite thing I tired were the mushroom dumplings, I'd definitely recommend those. It was such a cute little vibe inside, so much art on the walls and very vibrant decor. Loved it here, will be back in my next STL visit. read more

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I guess this is an update to my numerous reviews of Lona's Lil Eats. As usual the food is excellent, and the service is quick. There's usually very interesting music playing in the background that seems to change from day today. If you're a vegetarian or would like to try a little less meat in your diet, I highly recommend the spicy tofu wrap. They also, if you're lucky have coconut, pineapple cookies, and really flavorful chocolate brownies for dessert. read more

Lona's Lil Eats - Village bamboo stew - Asian Fusion Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

Good food and cute location. It's perfect for before or after a trip to the Botanical Garden or Tower Grove Park.

I struggle to find a single thing negative to say about Lona's. The people and food here are both amazing. The brisket wrap will forever live in the back of my head for being the perfect mix of fresh and hearty. The spicy eggplant is a 10/10 for me, just know it can have a bit of a kick. The patio is solid and the interior is fun. If you're in the area this should be at the top of your list. read more

Had a quick lunch at this spot last week. I was surprised to see just how much indoor seating availability they have! Service counter line moves quickly & staff works swiftly to flip tables. The big wrap was absolutely delicious & I can't wait to return to try more of their menu. read more

Lona's Lil Eats - #5 Big Thai Chicken Wrap - Asian Fusion Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

Located at 2199 cCalifornia Ave. In St . Louis , Mo . This is a place you might not find unless you lived or worked close by or knew someone who did . A good friends son and daughter-in-law lives close to Lonas and took us to lunch . It was a wonderful culinary delight . Lona's Little Eats specialize is Asian cuisine with a soul food flare . They use fresh ingredients , just chopped , no msg,. They make al their seasonings from scratch . They are home to the giant rice paper wrap . Everything about this place is cool . The neighborhood , the building , the decor , but most of all the delicious food . read more

Lona's Lil Eats - Asian Fusion Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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First time visiting and was very satisfied with our experience. The staff was very friendly helping us order our first time and I enjoyed ordering then sitting to have our food brought out. The eggplant app was delicious and the wrap was huge! Nice cozy environment with a few outside seats. Will be returning soon! read more

Lona's Lil Eats - Eggplant build your own Giant Rice Paper Wrap - Asian Fusion Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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Really cute spot! We both got the rice paper wrap (i got the chicken, stir fry rice, & lona q sauce) it was flavorful but light. You get a side and a drink and I would recommend the peanut side salad. We received our food within 10-15 mins after ordering at most, even though it was slightly busy on a weekday night. read more

Used to be a pretty solid place. Was on my classic dinner rotation to go to atleast once a month. I have gone 3 times the past few months and quality has really dipped. Takes longer to get food and portions are laughably small. They are really emphasizing the lil in Lona's lil eats. Almost about half the portion they used to be. Here is a picture of my $25 meal this week. Normal spoon size for reference. read more

Lona's Lil Eats - 5 star plater. Ordered jasmine rice and fried rice and Salad Mix but did not get that. - Asian Fusion Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

This will always be one of my favorites! The big Thai chicken wrap is so good, the eggplant is so spicy, the meat choices are all great, the dishes can be made to order. Supporting this business is important! It's a gem! read more

Ordered takeout for the first time. They have a very organized system with instructions on their website. Our food was brought to us quickly. The staff was friendly! The food was amazing. I got the brisket wrap and my friend got the tofu wrap--both were flavorful and a generous size! The eggplant shareable is a must! Peanut salad, stir fried veg, and stir fried noodles were all delicious!!! Definitely going back!!!! read more

Lona's Lil Eats - Asian Fusion Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

Literally a hole in the wall restaurant tucked away in a residential neighborhood. Parking is available on street and they have a cute bike rack (shaped Lonas) on the side of building. We arrived at 5pm so wasn't busy but there's a line by the time we're leaving. As other reviewers said, there're 2 seating indoor areas & an outdoor patio; self-serving soft drinks, chopsticks & other utensils. The interior is modern-hip design, clean, small groups tables & has a small bar. Very friendly service & staff. Ok, here's the food reviews: - Five-star platter: includes all proteins except beef brisket ($2 extra if you want it, we didn't this time) & 2 fillers (we picked cold glass noodle & fried rice) & a side (we did spicy eggplant). All the proteins are flavored yet able to complement any sauce provided. Our favorites are beef, pulled pork & shrimp. Chicken breast pieces were dry & a little rubbery and spicy tofu was ok. It's a good dish to try everything or share! - Beef Dumplings: mostly mixed veggies and some beef bits. Not the usual frozen types, so we enjoyed it with the spicy red sauce. read more

Lona's Lil Eats - Handmade Dumplings (6) - half mushroom & half beef - Asian Fusion Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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Fantastic food always! Such unique items like the bamboo stew and spicy eggplant. I highly recommend this place!

Plenty of vegetarian options, I made my own spring roll with tofu, stir fried noodles, and peanut sauce on the side. The sauce was thinner than expected but very flavorful. The roll is hard to eat as it starts to fall apart so I was glad I was eating in the comfort of my own home lol, next time I might opt for a bowl. The spicy cucumber salad is amazing would definitely get again. Servers are very friendly, cute spot in the middle of a more residential area. read more

I really wanted to love this place based on others reviews, but it didn't live up to the hype in my opinion. Customer service is excellent and everyone was friendly. My issue is the saltiness of the food. It overpowered the natural flavor. Same issue with the cucumber salad. The kids chicken and rice noodles deserve a 4/5 because it had a sweet teriyaki style sauce. If you want to try it out, I recommend not getting the spicy noodles or the spicy sauce. Again, too much salt. read more

Lona's Lil Eats - Pulled turkey with spicy rice noodles and cucumber salad - Asian Fusion Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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Tasty spot with lots of plants and a good array of veggie opts. The menu has a lot of create-your-own options so you could take it a lot of different directions and customize your meal which was a little overwhelming at first. Ended up picking from fresh options that felt healthy. Definitely some unique flavors. read more

Lona's Lil Eats - Spring Rolls - Asian Fusion Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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Lona's is a top tier place. They have some of the best food in the St Louis area. I am never disappointed going there. Please is always clean. Service is fast! read more

I have gone to Lona's multiple times. It never fails to surprise me! Lona's is good for both take-out and dine-in. Parking is never an issue for me even during the rush hours. The environment is great - friendly staff, a nice patio, and indoor tables. Everything on the menu looks good. My personal favorite is the Thai Wrap with a side of spicy eggplant. I will definitely go back for more! read more

Lona's Lil Eats - The Thai Wrap - Asian Fusion Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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Love this menu and service! Healthy food for everyone! Always delicious! Highly recommend for carry out too! read more

We stopped in for lunch. The guy that took our order was so friendly snd helpful. We weren't familiar with the choices and he made some great recommendations. We ordered snd then grabbed a table outside. We started with the dumplings. We got a combination of mushroom and steak. They are pan fried and nice snd crispy. We liked the stark the best. I had a seasonal chicken bowl with the spicy slaw. So good. My husband got the brisket wrap. He said it was really good, but wished he had gotten the bowl because it was hard to eat. He also got a nice IPA. They have a good selection of beer. read more

Lona's Lil Eats - Seasonal chicken bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - St Louis, Missouri