Consistently every week, Lona's comes up in our conversation and our rotation…read more Whether we're picking a place for dine-in or takeout, or we have guests interested in a quick bite, Lona's unique wraps, tasty side dishes, speediness, unpretentious charming neighborhood location, friendly service, and excellent price:performance ratio is a winner. Standouts for us include the smoked brisket wrap, bamboo stew, spicy eggplant, stir fried glass noodles. However every item on the menu is great.

Recently tried Lona's as it's been recommended to me by multiple people, I would say I understand…read morethe hype. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, big portions and bold flavours (although it is a tiny bit too salty for me). There is still that balance of spicy, tangy, and sweetness and you can tell a lot of care goes into the sauces. The wraps are packed with fillings but is still light. The aubergines are also flavourful! The vibe is casual and a bit quirky, kind of feels like someone's home. Plenty of seating and there's also a patio. I would come back and try their other dishes.

How happy am I to learn this place reopened with a new name? We were here within the hour of…read morelearning it had reopened (was Pho Grand). And it lived up to our expectations. Love the new cocktail bar they added. It take away some seating however people can eat at bar too. We ordered cocktails while waiting for our table which took only a few minutes. My husband tried their version of an old-fashioned which used both bourbon and rum!!! It was good but he said definitely a "sipper". They have a full bar and much better wine selection now too. Starters for us were a bowl of wonton soup and the spring rolls. Both were good but rolls a little rubbery to me. The highlight of our meals was charbroiled pork. We are not capable of ordering anything else. Ha. I get 15.04 and he got 15.03 which includes an egg roll. Divine food!! The people who own this place are so friendly. Our waiter was also very nice. We can't wait to return

Pho-mazing! Lovely mouthfeel with the broth, a perfect bowl…read moreon a winter storm night. Try the Pho Dac Biet along with a mix of hoisin sauce, chili garlic and the chili crisp - this combo was a good replacement for my usual hoisin sauce/sa té combo at pho restaurants. The pork eggrolls had an unusual surprise - fresh sliced mushrooms (in case you were wondering why the crust was darker in hue). We chatted briefly with Jeff, the owner, and learned a ton about the restaurant's history and re-launch. It's a good sized venue, with great lighting and seating plus excellent service. I would dine here again!

Akar is easily one of my top three favorite restaurants. The atmosphere is calming, cool, and…read moreperfect for a relaxed date night out. Every bite of the food was delicious. I ordered the Thai drunken noodles, and they were spicy, well-balanced, and full of flavor. The service was also very nice and made the experience even better. Parking can be a little tricky, but it's absolutely worth it. I came here for a date night, and it was the perfect spot. Definitely a place I'll keep coming back to and keep recommending.

Akar was one of the best fine-dining experiences I've had in St. Louis. With a small, intimate…read moredining room, Akar feels both cozy and elevated and is a great spot for celebrating a special occasion. With such a small dining room, service is very attentive and it doesn't get too loud. All of the food is delicious and beautifully plated: truly a delight for the senses.

Very friendly staff, helpful with explaining menu and food setup. Very attractive setting, spacious…read moreand clean. This was my first visit: a birthday lunch for a neighbor. A dozen ladies, enjoying a festive occasion.

Clean and comfortable place with fresh offerings at the" make your own bowl " station. I will be…read moredoubling the sauce next time. I seen some towers being made so you definitely get your $ worth @ $16.00. Pics included.. Edit: the next day I reheated leftovers and it all tasted as good as just prepared. Pics included

Went here for dinner on Saturday the process of getting our bowl ready to cook a fried rice…read moreeverything went good then, but there was a middle-aged lady that reached over us and grabbed an egg with her hand a little nasty. The eating experience went very well. All sauces and flavor is very good. except for when we are about to leave, we noticed that the wall the wooden wall there were ants coming out of the cracks of the wall. I saw about 5 to 10.

Great selection of items for your bowl. The menu has many other items of a bowl is not your choice…read more Service is good and fast. Good food for a great price. They have ample seating even for larger groups. Been here several times and never disappointed. Definitely recommend for a decent, well priced meal.

We celebrated Boss's Day with lunch at Asia Garden. We made reservations since a large group was…read morecoming but not necessary because they have plenty of seating available and ample parking. Clean atmosphere and welcoming service. Everything is made fresh and to order. Nice variety of sushi options and all labeled for us who are not familiar with sushi. Reasonably priced and large quality. Will definitely be back to try something new.

I love this restaurant! Everything is so fresh and delicious! The staff is friendly! The interior…read morelooks great!

Jinzen might have the best fried rice in STL and the vibes are cute and cozy. We love going here…read moreand are always greeted with friendly staff and a beautiful interior. The fried rice is a must!! The squid is also our go-to appetizer, but you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. This time, we were a bit indecisive on entrees so we stuck with 2 appetizers and the fried rice and still had leftovers!

The place itself is really cute but I was disappointed in the food flavors. I will recommend…read moregetting the popcorn chicken though. It was pretty good but the ramen was lacking. The noodles were too much and soup was under seasoned. We love spicy food so we asked for more hot sauce which didn't really help. The volcano fried rice was sweet actually which was very overpowering. Service is good, the people are really nice. I just wish the food was up to the expectations I had.

Food, service & ambiance was good. I will say this business has changed a bit over the past…read morealmost 10 years I have been living here. The hibachi chicken I ordered was cooked perfectly and tasted alright but I didn't care for the sauce that it came with and the salad I ordered was confusing because it came in two containers one big and one smaller. It was a basic salad as they usually are but one of my favorite parts about this whole meal was that ginger dressing they put on top of the salad. My husband didn't care for the general tso's chicken very much when I thought it was okay. Everything was just okay, not bad & not great. Would I eat here again? Yes... but it wouldn't be my first choice. I wish I could give them 3.5 stars.

We got hibachi and the bowl, unfortunately they did get the order wrong but the food was amazing…read moreanyway! Ginger salad was super good as well. We will definitely come back.

This is the BEST restaurant that I've been to in STL so far!!…read more First, the service was absolutely wonderful. Our server was super nice and knowledgeable about the menu and very attentive to our table. The food was purely amazing: - The Sake Sashimi was absolute chef's kiss (rate: 10/10). The fresh sashimi in the ginger mint sauce left us speechless, the salsa gave a fresh and fruity burst of flavor, and even the fried chips on top had a ton of flavor! - The Isaan Hamachi (rate: 9.5/10) was also a must! I first tried the candied garlic on top, and it was truly sweet with only a hint of garlic. The yellowtail was also super fresh, and the coconut sauce brought out even more flavor from the yellowtail (and masked any fishy taste)! - The Massachusetts Scallops (rate: 9.5/10) was one of the best scallops I've ever had. Topped with crab and combined with the pea puree, everything complemented each other so well. There were only two scallops, but they were large and super filling. - The Shrimp Toasts had layers and layers of flavor (rate: 9/10)! The shrimp was inside of the toast, creating a super umami flavor, and then the light and fruity topping and sauce, along with the thin slice of cucumber, truly made this a party in my mouth. - The Chili Garlic Noodles were super nutty and so good (rate: 8/10)! The noodles were slightly spicier than expected, but the spice was a quick burst of flavor, so the spice didn't overpower the dish at all. The noodles were mixed with vegetables and topped with a crunch - definitely make sure to mix before eating to get the different textures and flavors in each bite! We also got cocktails (Pretty in Pink & Sands in the Sun), and both were really yummy. Last, we got a dessert - homemade ice cream by the Sous Chef that day: soy ice cream with red bean! Flavors were all subtle but together they created such a unique and beautiful end to the meal. Came here for my birthday, and I will certainly be returning!

Indo is an expensive meal, but it's absolutely worth it for a special occasion if you like seafood…read moreand fine dining. I took my boyfriend for his birthday, and we had a blast splitting a variety of small plates and having a few drinks. The sauces in their dishes are so delicious. Scrumptious even. We had great service, and the dishes were well-paced. We sat on the back patio, which was nice, but next time will make a reservation for the dining room since the calm, intimate vibes in there are great.

Still fabulous! 3 favorite rolls: Tatsu roll, dynamite, and…read morejalapeno crunch Our favorite local dine-in spot for sushi rolls!

My favorite sushi spot! The inside is so cute and the service is impeccable. It's always the same…read morelady taking orders and serving with the same guy rolling the sushi. It's insanely delicious and affordable. Parking is good - just be careful not to miss it. It's a little hole in the wall and SUCH a hidden gem! My favorite roll is the dynamite and yummy!