The food was spot on delicious. Their service was fast but l would bring a few quarters to play a pinball game while you wait there are many choices. The Korean Crunchwrap was sooo good!!! Also we got 3 pork belly tacos that were also fire. Order the korean crunchwrap and you will not be disappointed. Please keep this on a rotation. I look forward to eating this again:) read more

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I have officially added tiny chef's kimchi carbonara to my death row meal. Unequivocally one of the greatest creations! I hope they run the special more frequently. Tucked inside silver ballroom this place screams grunge, dive, and delicious! Fast casual perfect for takeout, or with a shot and some pinball. The little counter is unassuming, but serving some serious flavor. Savory, sweet, umami, garlicy, creamy. I mean this thing is bursting with flavor from all over. Add some of their delicious bulgogi chicken and this thing has everything a human could ever need. Maslow had it all wrong. The only thing humans need on their hierarchy is tiny chef's kimchi carbonara! read more

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Not a big menu, but what they've got, is perfection! I had the Pork Belly Bibimbap with the Dragon sauce and it was absolutely wonderful!!! My daughter got a variety of tacos and found that the spicy sauce, without rice to calm things down, was pretty damn spicy. Service was quick and friendly and I walked out feeling like I'd definitely gotten my money's worth. So glad I finally made it here! read more

Tiny Chef - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Tiny Chef STL Located inside The Silver Ballroom I tried the Bibimbap Bowl ($15) -- rice bowl with kimchi, radish, sesame cucumber + carrot salad (no scallions), sesame seeds, Char Siu tofu, and Dragon Sauce. Every bite was packed with flavor! I also ordered the Korean Crunchwrap ($20.50) -- refried black beans, vegan cheese, sautéed vegan kimchi, Korean-inspired pico, and a crispy tostada shell. It came with a side of housemade vegan crema and my choice of Spicy Dragon or Sweet Pixie Sauce. I added tofu (+$4), subbed vegan cheese (+$2), and vegan sour cream (+$1.50). Overall: So flavorful, creative, and absolutely delicious! If you're looking for bold vegan comfort food with a Korean twist, go check her out you won't be disappointed. read more

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tinychef is my go to for korean soul food. it's always ridiculously fresh, the vibe is always laid back, and the staff are very attentive and kind. the kimchi carbonara (a NY times mentioned dish) was so good i was mad it was a week only special. so creamy, so flavorful, so delicious. will be back for the next special! read more

Tiny Chef - bibimbap bulgogi bowl - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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The best friendly service. Inside a super cool bar. Lots of pinball machines. Plenty of places to sit and eat. Really cool date spot honestly. Food is so good. Get the tofu. read more

Food was AMAZING. Just a small little spot inside a bar. Highly recommend! Small menu but that is all they need. read more

Tiny Chef - Menu - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

This is a cute little placed tucked inside a bar/arcade area. When we went, it wasn't packed, so chatting wasn't an issue. However, I can imagine it if it gets really full, it could get pretty loud. Seating is pretty limited, so take-out is probably a good option. That being said, the food was extremely delicious. I got the Bibimbap w/ double meat (char siu pork belly and bulgogi steak). I had high expectations given the raving reviews on Yelp and Google, and I definitely wasn't let down. The char siu pork belly was perfectly tender with a really satisfying, lip-smacking flavor. The bulgogi steak was juicy and full of flavor. The combination of the two meats added a great variety of textures and richness to the dish (definitely overkill, but I live life in excess). It had a good balance of flavors with the kimchi/radish/veggies providing a good sharp contrast to the rich meats. The portion was generous too, especially with the double meat, and I definitely left feeling full. Overall, Tiny Chef is a hidden gem if you're looking for something quick but packed with flavor. Whether you're dining in or grabbing takeout, it's a must-try spot! 5/5 stars, will come back. read more

Tiny Chef - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

The food is so good and they always have creative specials. The staff is friendly and helps with your selections. All around great experience every time. read more

This place has been on my list for a long time. Went here with friends last night. Located in the silver ballroom so it was easy to find. Menu is limited to bibimbap and tacos but they had a nacho special when I went. I ordered the bibimbap with beef bulgogi and my husband ordered tacos. The bibimbap was flavorful and delicious. My husband said his tacos were good as well. Food came out fairly quickly and was brought to our table. The bar is a dive bar and doesn't have a lot of tables but we found one and it was good enough. I would def eat here again and was glad to have finally tried it. read more

Tiny Chef - Beef bibimbap with dragon sauce - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

The Tiny Chef in the Silver Ballroom in St. Louis, MO, is a hidden gem nestled within a quirky venue. This is a "If you know you know" spot. The Silver Ballroom is an old-school pinball arcade with a vibrant bar scene, and the addition of Tiny Chef's kitchen...boy did it get an upgrade. Tiny Chef's menu is small but mighty. We ordered take out just recently and we got one of every bibimpap - tofu, chicken, pork and beef. These are fantastic large portions to share. So I got to my parents and unveiled everything to take all my pictures and videos but my dad was hovering so I didn't get as much footage as I would have liked. As we all began to eat...silence...head nodding as to approval and yumminess. Man that's good. Our new favorite takeout!!! read more

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Tucked in the Silver Ballroom, the food is delicious! Any questions I had were answered with a smile. Service was great. read more

Tiny Chef - Tacos of each protein offered & kimchi pancakes - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Korean food that's vegetarian friendly? Say no more, I was excited to try especially after reading about the chef. As a vegetarian, it's hard to find good Asian food in general! The place is inside the Silver Ballroom pinball bar which is divey but welcoming. Tiny Chef adds a lot of value to the place. The chef herself took our orders and was super warm and friendly. I was tempted toward the bibimbap, but ended up getting the special which was a musubi burrito. The food came out in perfect timing. One of the orders was wrong, so she immediately fixed it and let us keep the wrong order. So nice. The food was delicious and super filling. At some point, I definitely could have stopped eating and felt full but it was too good not to finish. read more

Tiny Chef - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

One thing you will notice about the reviews that we write is that we are very honest of food quality regardless of price or location. Tiny Chef is a window inside of the silverball room. This night we got regular off menu pork belly bowls (with dragon sauce duh) and bulogi mushrooms. The pork belly was cooked perfectly with an awesome blend of spices dancing in your mouth! This is definitely authentic and not your standard "chinese" or "asian food" - One of our favorite stumbles while drinking a beer and playing some pinball! read more

Tiny Chef - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Outstanding food and service. Creative menu, stunning presentation. Worthwhile seeking out this tiny place and the Tiny Chef!

Authentic and tasty Korean food. It's inside of a bar. Seating can be a challenge however there is additional seating outdoors. The staff was very friendly and attentive read more

Super friendly folks, super fast service, and most of all, super delicious food whether you get the special or the regulars. We're very lucky to have Tiny Chef in our city! read more

This place has been on my list since the beginning of time! I've been to silver ball room a million times, but never stayed long enough to try the food. Where you order the food is an actual hole in the wall inside this dive bar. The food is unbelievable and their specials are the BEST! I did try their tacos as well and WOW! I mean, this food is so amazing and is a MUST try! read more

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I like this place atmosphere. It is a tiny arcade bar where you can order drinks at the bar. The drinks were delicious. There is one machine that me and my boyfriend played there for over forty minutes. Parking is side street. About tiny chef, the Food is spicy, I love spicy but hoping maybe in future have other favors that stand out and that the spiciness is not too overbearing. I found it weird that my boyfriend and I ordered three entree but was given only one fork and one paper towel total, we do share but do have to come back to ordering stand to ask for at least one more fork and paper towel. read more

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I love her food !! Melanie is a magician . My father who is vegetarian was able to eat Korean food for the first time because her food is vegetarian and so easy to adjust to carnivorous and vegan and gluten free options . I come here every couple weeks to enjoy the soulful nature of her food and the great ambience of the silver ballroom. Her food is like a big comforting hug full of nutrients and love ! It doesn't hurt that the people in the kitchen are so nice and kind !! Ps- the tiny chef has a great Facebook page and is open friday to Monday evening read more

This corner place - Silver Ballroom - has a bar & a small food order window & 20+ pinball machines. The menu is Korean - there were about 3 options. I am told they rotate what is served. Ours was delicious! $15 for a dinner portion. Free juke box! Fun to play the pinball machines too. Highly recommend! read more

I have been dying to try Tiny Chef for a long time after seeing so many amazing photos on social media. I finally was able to stop by tonight to the friendly window at the back of the Silver Ballroom. I ordered the mandu special with the chicken bulgogi protein. It was a little pricey but I knew it was going to be great. The wait wasn't very long before they brought out my food hot and fresh. The flavors were amazing! Chicken topped the delicate mandu which sat on top of a delicious veggie slaw mix. I ate everything together and it was fantastic. I can't wait to come back and try other dishes! read more

Tiny Chef - Mandu with chicken bulgogi protein - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

This is one of those hidden startup gems that you find sometimes. Three of us went, the price was very reasonable. The nacho's were fantastic. We tried the spicy, which wasn't blow your head off, dragon. We also tried the pixie, which is sweet and sour, very small amount of spice. We had both chicken and pork. Generally, I like pork better, but I really loved the chicken. You have seen the reviews, this place makes great food at a reasonable price. It is Korean based spice profile, so you have been told. lol It is a bar with pinball machines, in the tiny kitchen in the back. It is plastic fork and paper napkins, there are few tables, but takeout works great. It is good, it is worth going to more than once. Recommended. read more

I was reluctant to try this because of it being a small restaraunt inside a dive bar.... but it's legit. This is some of the best Asian food I've ever had if not the best. I had the Bibimbap Bowl and the tacos and they were legit as it could get. My only complaint is that I wish they had a smaller version of the bowl because it's too large for one serving, but other than that, I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Tiny Chef - Bibimbap Bowl - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Little gem inside Silver Ballroom. Just an update: As of June 18, Party Bear Pizza isn't here. (Not sure if it's coming back or not but they currently are no longer there) Tiny Chef is only open on weekends, and they seem to have rotating specials every week. Check their Facebook page to see what they are making that week. (I think they have tacos and bibimbap every week) We got to try their weekly special of kimchi carbonara, which is a Korean noodle dish. It was delicious. We added egg and pork belly. It has great flavor, meat was tender, noodles were incredible. Bibimbap was also great, their beef is cut into bigger cubes instead of the regular normal smaller pieces of beef but it was tender and seasoned well. Great place, will be checking Facebook for the menu and be back!!! read more

Tiny Chef - Kimchi Carbonara - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Hidden delicious gem right here! Chef has a new special every week or get one of their bibimbap bowls or tacos. The pork bowl was tasty and loved the egg on it. The tacos were pretty good wasn't a big fan of the chicken tho. Really spicy flavors! Just a few booths to sit at, play pinball while you wait. read more

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Tucked away in the corner of pinball dive bar Silver Ballroom is the best Korean you'll experience outside of Korea! Bold statement but her cult-like following will back me up. Get the Bibimbop & try the tofu! Even if you're not a tofu fan, Tiny Chef's will change your life forever! read more

YES - this tiny party wedged into the backroom of a pinball bar on the south side really is a treasure! In the present COVID era, both Party Bear Pizza and Tiny Chef post when they'll have food available and accept advance orders online. Follow both on social media if you want to know when their wares are available. We stock up on frozen Party Bear Pizzas when they're available. Every part of the pizza is hand-made and truly exceptional. There's a layer of garlic puree on between the crust and sauce that gives it a great kick. The crust is thicker than St. Louis-style and holds up to the generously applied toppings and mozzarella cheese. And Tiny Chef... wow, is this stuff good. I don't know much about Korean food, but I'm learning, thanks to Melanie's descriptions of dishes like bibimap, jjajangmueon, and other wonders. Bulgogi Chicken Soup is spicy and hearty. The street tacos are amazing. Tiny Chef offers lots of vegan options, including Korean Jjigae and plenty of "add a protein" dishes for which tofu is an option. Everything is full of fresh, flavorful, colorful vegetables, and is made with care and love. Highly recommend! read more

Tiny Chef - party bear frozen pizza - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Melanie Meyer (Tiny Chef) is amazing! I follow along on Instagram and Facebook to know what the menu is for the weekend, specials of the day, and when she (always) sells out. I haven't been inside the Silver Ballroom lately to see her set up, but the pickup from the walk-up window is easy peasy. The first time, I placed my order at the window and then waited in my car until she re-opened her window to let me know my order was ready. We had the Bibimbap bowl with bulgogi steak (other protein options available) with spicy dragon sauce. There is a sweet pixie sauce option, too. We ordered 4 tacos with bulgogi steak and 2 with char siu pork belly. Is your mouth watering yet? We also ordered the special of the weekend- tteokbokki made from scratch! The second time, I placed my order through her Instagram DMs, paid via the cash app, and showed up when the order was ready. She was offering a "meal kit." Essentially, she had prepared the bulgogi steak enchiladas, sauce and shredded cheese were served on the side. It also came with an order of cheesy corn. We just popped everything in the oven and it was good to go. (no photos of this bc we ate it too fast) Next time we go, we're definitely ordering more. You'll want these leftovers, but likely, you'll just eat them all in one night. read more

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Tonight was the night I'd been waiting for: Tiny Chef's Tteokbokki Special!!! I'd had Tiny Chef's Korean Crab Boil to-go before (which is amazingly delicious, and you should order it when Chef Melanie has it available), but this was my first time getting to order it in-person at the Silver Ballroom. If it's your first time ordering in-person, it can be intimidating when you walk through the doors of the Silver Ballroom, but trust me my friend, it is well worth it. (You can also call to order, but sometimes it's so busy the phones go down.) Tiny Chef offers several varieties of Tteokbokki: Red, White, and Pink sauce. Red is for those who love spice in their life. White is for those whose bodies won't let them enjoy spice and instead offers delicious, creamy savoriness. And pink is for those who want a little bit of both worlds. The Tteokbokki tonight was INCREDIBLE. It was everything I dreamed a Korean rice cake would be and more. Light, fluffy rice deliciousness that melts in your mouth and brings a soft smile to your face is my description. It was so good I came back with another person to share a second dish... If you haven't yet had the pleasure of experiencing Tiny Chef for yourself, please do yourself a favor and try out some of her amazing Korean dishes soon! read more

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First time trying Tiny Chef was last night's seafood boil (pre-ordered) and I can't wait to come back and try her weekend menus! The seafood boil special was a generous portion of meaty, crab legs and knuckles, shrimp, with a side of Korean cheesy corn and small potatoes. My boyfriend and I both enjoyed our meals and brought our own crab utensils so we could just order a drink from The Silver Ballroom bar and eat while the meals were hot. If you like spicy boils, you may want to bring some hot sauce or chili flakes (this one is very mild from a spice standpoint), but the flavoring was good and the seafood quality was great! The bar Tiny Chef is in has a divey/neighborhood feel with pinball machines in an adjoining room and just a couple booths & 1 table by the door to sit if they aren't already occupied. If space is full though, food is easy to order as take out with you. read more

The bartenders and the chef are very nice! They are quick to serve you. Food was mediocre. Cheesy corn needed more salt and cheese. read more

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Finally tried Tiny Chef! We got the carbonara special (vegan and non vegan with an egg). Both were great, but definitely the cheesy buttery goodness of the non vegan one was amazing. We also got the bibimbap and tacos with tofu, I love the dragon sauce! Hope next time she has the bulgingi mushrooms! Wanted to also go when she had the Tteokbokki special, but I missed it - can't wait till she brings it back! I love that she works out of the silver ballroom, it gives it a very special feel and has a charm to it. It's also nice because as you wait for your food, you can get a nice drink or play games! Can't wait to go back for more of her specials! read more

Tiny Chef - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Tiny chef is one of my all time favorite spots in St. Louis. Never not taken to flavortown. read more

Tiny Chef - Cold noddle Special on 7/21/23 - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

COME ON!!! Her food is unreal and for some reason it took me forever to finally make it here. We came during Omma's stew week with cheesy corn and oh my god, every single bite was incredible. I dont think Im a plum sauce gal so Ill go for spicy on the tofu tacos next time. Thank you for sharing your talents with us read more

Tiny Chef - Omma's Stew with extra egg and tofu, cheesy corn, and some rice. Followed by tofu tacos with plum sauce - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

So really I'm giving five stars because not only was Tiny Chef's food good but she's also my peeps, Korean, and there don't seem to be a lot of us here. We got the special for one night which was a shrimp and crab boil with baby potatoes and baby bok choy and cheesy corn. We were unbelievably full and powered through to finish it all. It was all flavorful and well cooked and not overcooked like a lot of people who do boils. We were really excited to have some seafood and it was al delicious. Can't wait to go back and try other things! read more

Tiny Chef - Korean shrimp and crab boil - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Happened upon this little gem after seeing the article in NYT Cooking, and so glad I did. It's tucked into a fun little dive bar nook, one half bar, one half pinball arcade, and hidden in the back is a door that holds a delicious spot for unique, full of flavor Korean street food. While ever so slightly pricey to add all of the extra toppings, it is totally worth it. Will definitely be a new go to spot in the city for great drinks, food, and some pinball! read more

Very fun place in the back of a pinball bar. I had read excellent things about this place and was really looking forward to trying. I enjoy spicy and ordered the sweet and spicy Bibimbap Bowl but it was really to spicy for me to enjoy so I recommend asking for the less spicy style, which my friends ordered and was still spicy. It's a fun place to hang as as when you are done you can stick around and play some pinball! read more

I was blown away by the special, omma's stew. Portion size was much more filling than I had originally expected when served. I took home about 1/3. Service was great, both at the bar and the window. The setting is great, inside The Silver Ballroom, so great drinks to go along with the tasty eats. read more

So good! Head to Das Bevo for a cocktail then walk over to The Silver Ballroom for a beer & Tiny Chef tacos!