This is one of my favorite authentic Chinese spots in Stl. The food is amazing and they have an…read moreextensive menu. It's a very small place and near WashU's main campus, so I usually go off hours or order ahead for takeout. The food takes a bit because everything is made to order. It's counter service, meaning there aren't any regular servers. Nevertheless, the service is always good. I always order the mapo tofu and crab rangoons. They're HEAVENLY!!

Vegas wok is a small, casual restaurant with great chinese food and affordable prices. My favorite…read moreis probably the tomato and egg with beef over rice but I've never had anything I didn't like. The food is always freshly made and comes with steaming hot. The restaurant is pretty small so there isn't too much seating but the tables that are there are cleaned frequently!

This place did not come here to be subtle…read more New on the scene and already choosing violence in the best way. This Chinese spot wakes up your entire palate and then politely refuses to apologize for it. You might feel this for days but it is worth it. The hot crisp fish deserves its own holiday. It shows up aggressively crispy and this will ruin bland food for you forever. There's no toning it down here. No watered-down flavors for the cautious. Avoid the map at this spot. Order something unique. You might sweat a little.

I've tried Spicy Chef twice, and I'd say the food is definitely hit-or-miss. The staff has always…read morebeen friendly and helpful, and I really love the atmosphere inside. It has a unique vibe that's like a tiki bar meets an Asian restaurant, making it a fun place to dine. I was especially excited to try the spicy ribs, but they were a major disappointment. The meat was tough, and they lacked the bold flavor I was expecting. The fried rice has been inconsistent as well. On my first visit, the spicy fried rice was delicious, flavorful, and actually spicy. On my second visit, both the spicy fried rice and shrimp fried rice completely missed the mark, lacking flavor and seasoning. One thing I've noticed is that the vegetarian dishes seem to be much stronger than the meat dishes. Some dishes were better than others. I enjoyed the eggplant and sautéed green bean entrée, although the leftovers were extremely greasy the next day. The tofu was decent, too. Overall, I've found that many of the meat dishes tend to be tough and lack flavor. I also tried a spicy pork dish that brought the heat but not much taste beyond that. One thing I highly recommend is the Chinese tea that comes in a red soda can. It's incredibly refreshing and was one of my favorite things I tried there. We also ordered the wontons in chili oil, but something about the flavor seemed off. I can't quite put my finger on it, but they just weren't for me. For anyone looking specifically for amazing spicy ribs and fried rice, I personally think The Chili Spot does both much better. Overall, Spicy Chef has a great atmosphere and friendly service, but the inconsistency in the food makes it hard for me to rate it higher.

Had delivery from Tony's K-food today. First visit here, love trying new foods. Today I went with…read moreegg rolls, pan fried Duk Bok Ki, and the beef bulgogi. The dukbokki had the right amount of spice to get warmth flowing in these cold temps. The Bulgogi was full of flavor and hit the spot. The food to-go was packaged well and stayed warm until it arrived at my door. If you enjoy food adventures I recommend putting Tony's K-Food on your map of places to hit.

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.

My daughter and I spent the weekend......we wanted Chinese. Read the reviews and all are true. We…read moreboth spent time in St Louis in the past. Best Chinese we've had in a very long time! New China is the deal!

Having just moved, I am on a search for a new favorite Chinese carry-out restaurant. When selecting…read morea new Chinese restaurant, I use General Tso's (Chicken) as my baseline. I also, use their Egg Roll and Crab Rangoon. I liked their Crab Rangoon. I was glad to see that even though it was not on the menu, you could order a half size. Their Rangoon was crispy and the filling was extra creamy and had a sufficient amount of crab. The Egg Roll was average in size. I've had bigger and do prefer my Egg Rolls to be on a larger size. However, it was extra crispy and the pork filling had good flavor. After the first bite, I added a healthy dab of Low-Sodium Soy Sauce (my personal bottle at home). My serving of General Tso's was a hearty portion. It could have been spicier for me, but I did like that the breading on the chicken was a light coating. You have a choice of white or fried rice and I choose, Fried. The fried rice was on the dry side, I may have to go white next time. The young lady working the front counter was pleasant and friendly. When an order was ready, another young lady brought it out from the kitchen and she was equally as friendly and professional. If you want to dine it, they do have tables that you can enjoy your meal. New China is okay, I'll be back. However, I'm still going to search for my perfect new Chinese Carry-Out restaurant.

Amazing noodle shop! Conveniently located in the loop, there's lots of parking and plenty of shops…read morenearby to explore. We stopped for early dinner and were seated quickly! The inside is very spacious, with both a 1st and 2nd floor. You can conveniently order your food and drink via a qr code. Upon ordering, our food was delivered very quickly. I opted to get their special, the Chengdu Zajiang noodles. There are three spice options and Since this was my first time, I opted to get the lowest level as a baseline. Personally, I definitely could have gone higher!! But even at the lowest level the noodles are full of flavor and very homey.

Unfortunately I think we just ordered the wrong dish here. My friend and I wanted to split…read moresomething and most of the noodles seemed to be in soups and therefore hard to split. It was a hot day and we'd had cold noodles before at other restaurants and enjoyed them so we went with the Sichaun cold noodles and added sliced beef for +$6 for some protein. The noodles had a very overwhelming flavor that neither of us enjoyed and I feel like there's such a thing as being too cold? It almost felt like it had been sitting in the freezer for a few minutes. It definitely needed more peanuts, onions, and other flavors to add to the depth of the dish because you could only taste the overwheliming flavor of whatever the sauce was. The sliced beef was neither hot nor cold and honestly looked like play food for kids. It had no flavor and unappealing lines of fat going through each piece. We ended up avoiding the beef all together and didnt take any leftovers home. Dishes we saw on other people's tables looked great, so I would still recommend checking this place out but just avoiding the cold noodles. The inside looked great and service was quick.

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

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.

Very good. Server was friendly and helpful in her advice…read morefor food. Food was really good! Had a same issue with our order, but they took care of it quickly. Worth a stop

I chose to order from the Asian Arch app…read more Issue #1. The wait... Their app said pickup at 6:33pm. Our order was fairy simple: three sushi rolls and a fried pancake. I literally watched two tables consume their meals whilst I sat there waiting. Issue #2. The tuna maki rolls were bursting open. Issue #3. The spicy tuna hand roll was 50% rice nor was it spicy. It was just mush. Overall I got the impression that Asian Arch couldn't care less if I ever returned to their establishment. When I asked about my order and mentioned that I had been waiting over 30 minutes past their pickup commitment they responded that they were busy. Maybe it's just me, but I expect to be treated better than Asian Arch treated me. There's no excuse. Overall I'd give the food they prepared a rating of C- I was just meh. I tossed out about half the order.