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    Rasoi

    3.8 (395 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Buffets, Salad
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:45 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Does this look Shahi Paneer to anyone?

    After a tiring day I placed a delivery order of my usual Entrée of Shahi Paneer today and I was very disappointed by the food. Their customer service has always been bad and today it went over the top leading me to leave this review. The Shahi Paneer was looking very different from last several times I ordered from them. It was having crushed / shredded cheese instead of of cheese cubes. So I called the store. The owner confirmed to me that that the Shahi Paneer should have cheese cubes. The owner was not willing to offer me a refund or send the correct item since it was a delivery order. She showed a lot of disbelief and wanted me to come back to the store for verification of the item. Alert !! Do not eat here.

    They should know what they're offering
    G R.

    I want to be clear that this was a customer service issue. Not the food, I did enjoy the food. I ordered through Uber Eats, and yes I did send an inquiry to them also. I read the reviews of Rasoi and got excited people seemed to like the food overall, and they had a special through Postmates which is ran by Uber. Right on the site, it said, buy one get one free, good deal, right? Well I put in 2 thinking I needed to cover the quantity, then it charged double so I went back and edited it to one. I ordered both of the buy one get one items. Only to get my order and get none of the "free" items. So I called to inquire, and was asked if it was Uber Eats, I said yes, she was irritated and said if it says one, you get one. Well, I asked don't you know you're running the special? People are mentioning it on Yelp, so you must know? It's your restaurant after all. At best they could have called to check. Maybe I should have went back and put in two, and seen if they did a final adjustment. Or, next to the buy one get one free, mention you must enter two. I know this might be an Uber thing. However, I still maintain, they know what the special is, and that the order came from Uber and is advertised that way, because people are order it and have received it. It's not as if the order dropped out of the sky. Instead, she raised her voice at me stating that it was from Uber. I get it, Uber takes a cut and I usually order directly so the business doesn't lose money, but it was an attractive special so I thought they're trying to get some business. I may have skipped trying the place if it weren't for the special. Now I won't go back because of the way they handled it. It's really too bad, because this place is a walk away from my STL place and I love Indian food. I guess I'll get my fix when I'm in Chicago.

    Onion Naan Bread
    Paul K.

    Have to be honest here, wasn't very impressed with the food on my recent visit. Got a few dishes for takeout: 1) Chicken Tikka Masala (2/5), not sure if this was an off day but the chicken (especially the larger pieces) were extremely dry. 2) Chicken Makhani (3.5/5), this was much better than the Tikka in terms of the chicken quality. While still not super juicy, it was much less dry than the other dish. The masala was a little on the sweet side for my taste 3) Onion Naan (4/5), kind of expensive for just one piece of naan ($4) but it was tasty. Wish there were even more onions in it. 4) Vegetable Pakora, fried vegetable fritters, pretty good flavor, would taste best fresh out of the fryer I'm sure. Good value at $5. 4) rice was well done, no complaints there Overall, would not order the tikka masala again, but would consider chicken Makani again if I was in the mood for Indian food. This place is decent for STL standards but not nearly as good as places known for good Indian cuisine such as the Bay Area in California.

    Palak Paneer and Garlic Naan
    Marty D.

    there are not enough words in the human language to tell you how delicious this was. the girl naan was phenomenal, the perfect flakey yet doughy texture, packed to the 10s with garlic. I usually go for saag when ordering Indian food but I def have a new favorite. the palak paneer was so incredible. it was creamy, hearty, loved the crunch of the peas. my mouth is watering thinking about it. heaven

    Naan, veg samosas, tikka masala, chutneys
    McKena S.

    Okay, I'm between three and four stars because a couple things went wrong but we will get to that in a second. We ordered vegetable samosas which included two chutneys, mango chutney, roti, and chicken tikka masala. First, I want to start with the good. Rasoi was doing an INSANE deal on Postmates offering buy 1, get 1 free of the chicken tikka masala and veg samosas. The veg samosas were SO good and the chutneys that came with it were awesome. Generous portions too! I loved both chutneys. I tried the mango chutney but it was a bit too sweet for me. My partner loved it though. The naan (lol they did not send us roti like we ordered) was really delicious. Perfectly moist and large portions, but I wish it was roti. The chicken in the tikka masala was great and a generous portion. I have had some seriously bad chicken at different Indian restaurants in the area so this was refreshing. OK so the bad. Well, like I mentioned before, we got naan instead of roti. Also, the tikka masala was SO sweet. I have no idea if this was intentional or not but I had a lot of trouble eating it. I'm hoping I can doctor it a bit to salvage it but I don't have high hopes. I'm pretty sad the main dish was almost inedible. I definitely want to come back and try different dishes becuase of how great the naan and veg samosas were, just hoping for less sweet dishes next time.

    Oh my god i am never the type to write a review but this place is PERFECT when you're craving a savory flavor-packed hot meal. The prices were reasonable and the portion size was huge. Cant recommend enough. Just look at the color of that sauce

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    Tikku G.

    Amidst the COVID crisis, I had to grab some take-out from Rasoi as opposed to dining it. I've been here before and it's my go-to Indian food place here in St. Louis. Of course it doesn't beat my momma's food but can't imagine I'd find a place that does. The food was ready within 15 minutes of ordering. My favorite dish is the lamb biriyani and I make it extra spicy. It comes with a side of yogurt that complements the dish well. The biriyani is flavored very well and the lamb rips apart easily. Definitely recommend this place if you're looking to satisfy your Indian food craving!

    Lunch special with Palak Paneer and Channa Masala
    Jessica G.

    India Rasoi is great! Although we haven't had a chance to try the buffet, we have had two meals. The staple for American Indian for us is always the Chicken Tikka Masala. We have gotten it each time. While not an original Indian dish, it is delicious at India Rasoi. Probably the best version of the dish. It is thick and creamy with a hint of smokiness in the sauce. On This trip we tried the Chicken Tikka Masala which comes with rice, and the lunch special with the Channa Masala and Palak Paneer which comes with rice and naan. We also ordered the Veggie Samosas and an extra naan. As mentioned, the Tikka was great! We selected the medium spice and would like to try the hot level next. It wasn't as spicy as expected. The other dishes were also great: Palak Paneer - The spinach in the Palak was creamy and flavorful! Definitely worth a try! The paneer was, however, a bit larger than I usually enjoy (more of a personal preference). Channa Masala - This was great! I love the chickpeas and the spices were bold but not too strong. Basmati rice and naan - Delicious too! Very simple in flavor but perfect substance to mix the food. The naan thickness was different but awesome. It was thicker than some other places and delish! Samosas - The pastry dough and texture were excellent. Good in flavor and texture. The filling was just okay. I felt like it needed something else to balance the flavor. It did come with two sauces (not sure the names of the sauces). A green sauce which went well with the samosas and added some balance and a reddish brownish sauce that was good by itself but didn't love it with the samosa. Even though these were just okay, I would still love to try the beef samosa! Overall this place was really good and recommend to try these and other dishes! Looking forward to when we can have the buffet and go back again! Quick tip - if you go for lunch you can get the lunch special for $16.00 and order two dishes with lots of rice. I think it is a good option even if you go with others, you can share and try many different dishes!

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    Got the worst indigestion and stomach aches of my life after eating here. Avoid at all costs.

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    One of my favorite takeout joints! I always crave their paneer masala super friendly service!

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    Ordered chicken tikka masala BOGO deal on delivery app and it was strangely sweet and inedible. There are much better options nearby.

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    Is there rice with entrée?

    Yes most of them come with rice

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    Flower Child

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    7.8 mi
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    Healthy dining
    Gluten-free friendly

    I tried Flower Child and went with the Mediterranean chicken kabob. The food was super fresh,…read moretasty, and felt healthy without being boring. A couple of friends who are vegan came along and they had plenty of options too, which made it easy for everyone to enjoy. The vibe was busy but not overwhelming--we just missed the weekend lunch rush, so timing helped. It's counter service, so you order up front and they bring the food out to your table. Simple setup, good energy, and the food came out pretty quick. Overall, it's a solid spot if you want something flavorful and healthy without a lot of fuss.

    The food is terrific! But the setup is different. It was super crowded on a Saturday. The line was…read moreout the door. There was no place to check in for a table and there weren't separate lines for eat in and carry out. I got there first and didn't want to order before my friend got there. I saw an empty table so I sat down to wait. I was nicely told by one of the workers who was carrying around table numbers that I needed to be assigned a table number first. It was unclear when or how to get assigned a number, maybe when you order? Although the line moved pretty quickly it kept growing so when my friend arrived I ended up ordering online. Then I had to ask for a table. I wish they had clear signage or some way to inform about the process. I had the flying avocado turkey wrap which was fresh and delicious, although I didn't taste any avocado. Also ordered the green chili queso with chips which was great. I placed another order to go to take the Cajun shrimp boil home for dinner. It was good, too, although I should have had the hot dish for lunch and taken home the cold wrap. I'd like to try the avocado toast. Next time I will stand in line and order.

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    4.1(641 reviews)
    4.0 miDowntown
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    Located in ballpark village and one of the only things open later when a game is not going on. The…read moredeviled eggs and sides were the best part of the meal. Bbq is different depending what part of the country you're from but the original sauce was too sweet for me and the other ones just weren't to my liking. The service is what gave this place low stars. The hostess were very friendly. We were told 25 minute wait but watched another party walk in and ask about the the tables outside that they were able to just sit down at. We asked about the other table and were told we could sit after waiting thirty minutes, not sure why they weren't using those tables to begin with and weren't asking if people wanted to sit inside our outside. Our waitress was just terrible. Took her forever to come to our table, we were ready when she finally showed up but would only take our drink orders. We heard her tell the other table as well who was ready to order they'd have to wait until she came back with the drinks. She also didn't come around to check on us and only offered the table next to us refills. A bus boy also passed our table asked to remove empty plates but left ours.

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    Union Loafers Cafe and Bread Bakery

    4.5(679 reviews)
    1.5 miMcRee Town
    $$

    Stopped in since I had a gift card to use. The staff friendly and very helpful…read more I ordered a loaf to go and an egg salad sandwich. The sandwich was good. Pic included The bread was also good. Waiting to go back and try a couple other loaves. The restaurant has a nice little counter service area and dining room. It's a small location with some great vibes.

    Time for an updated review! I enjoy this spot often, more for lunch than dinner and I would say my…read more54 check-ins is not accurate, I am sure it's quite a bit more. Pizza dinner on Saturday night. We put our name in but didn't wait too long for a seat at the bar. We planned on duplicating our order from our last visit but lo and behold they had a couple of new appetizers, so we went with the Italian salad, meatballs with burnt toast, and a pepperoni pizza. I love the salad! Crisp lettuce with garbanzo, fennel, olive, picked pepper and Italian vinaigrette, so good. I asked for no cheese, This new appetizer? Don't pass on it, so very good. The meatball was full of flavor as was the marinara but that burnt toast, I could have sat there and ate it all night. One of their loafs, soaked in olive oil and toasted dark, yum! I did still leave room for the pizza, the pepperoni with a kick of heat from the Calabrian chili, chewy crust. Again, so good! Staff busy in the dining area and behind the bar. They definately go by the rule of if you are leaning you could be cleaning! Constantly rounding up plates and empty glasses, cleaning and polishing the glasses, and wiping things down. Our server was busy but she was attentive to us, I discussed beer options and she recommended the Scratch brewery beer. Talked it up and gave me a sample. It was very good, light and refreshing and went down easy with the pizza. Love this place, I go often but can't imagine how often if I lived closer!

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    Press Pizza & Pasta

    4.7(135 reviews)
    3.2 miFox Park
    $$
    Full bar
    Happy hour specials

    Lived walking distance from press for about a year now. I have procrastinating on paying a visit…read morefor too long! It did not disappoint. I love love love me some carbonara. Theirs is top tier, and quite inventive. First, some pillows gnocchis are latching onto the savory, salty carbonara sauce. A bit of grate ricotta(i think) and egg yolk garnish this bad boy. Tons of textures colliding so every bite is an adventure of flavor and love. They tout handmade pastas, and some stuffed pizzas. I want to try their pies, but I fear the ricotta gnocchi will have me in a chokehold for months to come! No reservations, no pretense, just good food in a cozy spot!

    Some girlfriends and I stopped in after an event at the art museum ... maybe 7:45ish and they were…read moreable to seat us right away. The space is adorable and a wider shotgun style layout with a bar on the left with some seating + a right side of bench seats, tables. Our server was very friendly, brought us water, and let us mull over the menu for a few minutes while we got settled. We started with the prosciutto and burrata appetizer ... with various pickled veggies and a delicious flatbread. Mmmmmm. Four ladies ordered pasta (x3 for the ravioli) and another tried the mafalda. The ravioli was incredible. It's rare to find something with gjetost, and it was SO good. It may have been on a limited winter menu, but gaaaah dang so good. Served in a broth - a perfect dish. I opted for the chicken carbonara pizza. Also insanely good. I ordered an Old Fashioned and it may be the best one I've ever had. So good I ordered a second. Other cocktails looked equally enjoyable. We capped off the meal by splitting the beet cake. YUM! I truly cannot wait to go back and try more. It was all so good and everyone working was lovely. A true STL gem.

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    Press Pizza & Pasta
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    4.6(1.4k reviews)
    3.1 miLafayette Square
    $$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Private events

    Polite Society Polite Society set the tone for my entire St…read more Louis trip. If you know me, you know -- if I see octopus on the menu, I'm ordering it. And this one did not disappoint. It was perfectly cooked, flavorful, and honestly one of my favorite dishes from the trip. I also had a scallop dish that was just as good -- rich, well-seasoned, and beautifully prepared. On top of the food, they have a really strong wine selection, which made the experience even better. The overall vibe is polished and elevated without feeling too formal. Service was great, food came out on time, and everything felt intentional. Highly recommend if you're looking for a nice dinner spot in St. Louis.

    Came because it was in the Yelp top 100. Enjoyed what I got but might need to come again and try…read moresome new things. They have a great cocktail menu but we opted for a bottle of wine instead. The waiter was super helpful in helping us pick out a nice red blend. We got the octopus as a starter, which I don't personally love octopus, but my friend thought it was the best in stl. I also got the apple dish, which was listed under the salads but the waiter was sure to explain it's not an actual salad. Since it wasn't a full salad I also got the soup. Both the apple dish and soup were really good. It's street parking but there's lots of spots in the area. The bathroom is super nice with hairspray and mints if needed. Nice place for a good meal.

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    Good Company

    4.6(165 reviews)
    1.0 miForest Park Southeast
    $$

    Great place! Small, but completely worth it and I could sit at the bar forever. Clean, sleek and…read moremodern. I got the green chili cheeseburger, and it was SO GOOD! It was half gone, before realizing I didn't take a picture! Next time, I'll be back! The burger was not spicy but had a great cream aioli sauce on it. We got a special drink and then a classic drink - Tommy's #2 will be all I get the next time. It's so good, light and refreshing! The service was great, and we got in and out of there within an hour before an event. I'm definitely going back for that burger!

    I had been wanting to check out Good Company for awhile, and I'm so glad I finally did! It has the…read morevibe of a place you'd find in LA. It's very cozy and modern. Their drink program is STELLAR! Over the course of my group's visit we tried what felt like most of their seasonal cocktail menu. Highlights were the Mexitalian, Peach Bite, and Savannah Slammer. Nobody had a drink they didn't like! The LA vibe does come with the LA price though....whenever I pay over like $12 for a cocktail in STL I cringe a little bit. I'm a bit torn on the food. Best deviled eggs I've had in my life, and the Brussels sprouts caesar was lovely. The poutine was also super yummy. My Cuban sandwich was fine, as were the onion rings. They had a great crunch, but the onion on the inside was very thin. Plus a $2 up charge for 4 onion rings was a bit much, I thought. I wanted an entree they ran out of, so I could have just been tainted by that. Nothing was bad by any means! Dessert was good. We opted for cookies for easy sharing, and we liked them! Get the cookie dough ice cream with them. It was loaded with cookie dough. I'm excited to try them again, and hopefully get the entree I wanted! They also have a pretty good happy hour it seems.

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    "Cinnamon roll" dessert! Amazing

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    Cafe Nova

    Cafe Nova

    4.4(397 reviews)
    4.4 miPrinceton Heights
    $$

    I was looking for someplace new for lunch and a friend recommended, Cafe Nova. When I lived in STL,…read moreI drove by numerous times and always told myself I needed to check it out. Well, I no longer live in STL and I am finally checking it out. Now that I have, I am pissed at myself that I didn't try it sooner. I stopped by for lunch and enjoyed a Nova Gyro that was served with a side of fries. For a minimal up-charge, I had them add Feta Cheese to mine. When the Gyro arrived, it was super huge. It was so big, I could hardly pick it up to take a bite. I ended up eating part of it as a salad with a fork until I could finally pick it up and eat it like a true Gyro. The gyro meat was well seasoned and tender. It was smothered in their house made tzatziki sauce and wrapped in a warm Pita. The toppings were plentiful and they were; sliced red onion, shredded crisp lettuce, cucumbers and vine ripe tomatoes. Adding the Feta Cheese, was a wise move. It added, an extra Greek kick to the Gyro. My glass of Pinot Grigio was a perfect accompaniment to my lunch. With it being super huge, I took a third of it home and made a salad out of it for dinner. The only negative, is their take home vessels are styrofoam and not eco-friendly. The service was attentive and friendly. My server was training a new gentleman and think he's going to do a great job. I'm already thinking about a return visit, because I need to try the baklava. When: February 26, 2026 Why: Lunch in the Big City

    I have been going to Cafe Nova for years and have seen it expand from a small little spot to all…read morethe lovely additions they have added. The new outside patio is great in the summertime. I mostly order to go from here however (especially in the winter) as their inside dining is a little smaller. The food is always consistently good and their Caprese is one of my favorites in STL. The family that owns it is always so nice (especially the mom and son) so I love supporting this small business. If you are a coffee lover they have the best Arabic style coffee and flavors that are worth going for on their own.

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    Cafe Nova - Back of Bar & TV

    Back of Bar & TV

    Cafe Nova - Delicious food and coffee

    Delicious food and coffee

    Cafe Nova - Caramel latte

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    Caramel latte

    Retreat Gastropub - Seared Salmon on our Seasonal Beet Salad

    Retreat Gastropub

    4.4(885 reviews)
    0.9 miCentral West End
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    We ordered 3 small plates, wings were the highlight. Great wings. Good drinks. Place seems to be…read morekeeping a high standard. I had not been there in a few years. Just a nice place.

    We went in for a late lunch on Saturday. The place was nearly empty -- only two other tables were…read moreoccupied, and we were the third. Despite that, the other tables seemed to receive constant attention while our waitress disappeared for long stretches of time. We were initially seated in the side room with a large industrial fan blowing so hard that it was moving the menus off the table. We waited for the waitress to return so we could request a different table, but she never came back, so we moved ourselves to another empty table away from the fan. She seemed unhappy about the move and told us we might have to relocate again because they were expecting a busy day. Honestly, the restaurant was empty, and we would have been finished long before any rush started -- which we were. I asked for ketchup with my burger, and it didn't arrive until after I had already finished eating. Overall, the service was very poor. Unfortunately, the food was also extremely salty -- and we're people who normally enjoy salt. I had the Farmhouse Burger with Brussels sprouts and mac and cheese, while my wife ordered the steak and fries cooked medium well. The steak came out medium rare, and both her fries and my burger and Brussels sprouts were overly salted. The one bright spot was the mac and cheese, which we took to go. My daughter tried some and said it was the best she'd ever had. To top it off, our bill came to an even $100 with tip, and all we had were waters and the items mentioned above. We had been wanting to try Retreat for quite a while, so this experience was very disappointing. Between the poor service and underwhelming food, we probably won't be coming back.

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    Retreat Gastropub - Farmhouse Burger - with candied bacon, fried egg, and cheese sauce

    Farmhouse Burger - with candied bacon, fried egg, and cheese sauce

    Retreat Gastropub - A variety of our Happy Hour snacks - Parmesan French Fries (fries made in house), Risotto Balls, Chicken Wings

    A variety of our Happy Hour snacks - Parmesan French Fries (fries made in house), Risotto Balls, Chicken Wings

    Retreat Gastropub - Interior

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    Interior

    Rasoi - indpak - Updated May 2026

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