I just finished my sampler plate from here! I got to try all the chicken. It was so good, and you…read moreget so much food. The whole dish was so flavorful - I'm so glad I got to try this. The workers were also friendly and helpful. It was my first time in St. Louis and at the Foundry, and it was my only ordered meal in the city (short trip). So glad it was this satisfying. My only "complaint" is that small bones hide a bit in the food, but just be careful while eating and you're fine.

Made a quick stop at Chez Ali and ordered the chicken sampler, and it was pretty much exactly what…read morewe were hoping for. The jerk chicken had real heat and a smoky flavor without being overpowering, while the curry chicken was rich and well-spiced. Both were very tender and clearly well cooked. The rice and beans were hearty and flavorful, not an afterthought. City Foundry has no shortage of options, but Chez Ali stands out if you're craving bold flavors done right.

This was my first time trying Ethiopian food, and it completely exceeded my expectations. It set…read morethe bar so high, and I already can't wait to come back! We started with the beef sambosa, which had a nice kick of spice and paired perfectly with the dipping sauce. It was such a flavorful start to the meal. We also ordered the Meskerem Combo for two, and it was an incredible value with so many different dishes to try. My favorites were the minchet alecha, the miser alecha, and the doro wat, they paired so well together and were packed with flavor. Every item on the platter was delicious, making it such a fun way to experience Ethiopian cuisine. One of my favorite parts of the meal was how hands-on it was. Sharing everything made it such a fun dining experience, and I'd highly recommend coming with a group of friends or family so everyone can try a little bit of everything. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, the food came out quickly, and I even loved that they're dog-friendly. If you've never had Ethiopian food before, this is the perfect place to start. It definitely set a high standard, and I'll absolutely be back!

This is my brother's favorite restaurant so our family went for his birthday. They came out with…read morebaklava and singing happy birthday in an Ethiopian language, which I thought was so special for them to do. Great spot for vegetarians. We got the vegetarian combo and my mom's favorite was the green beans and carrots. I also liked the dish with carrots, cabbage and potato as well (but everything it comes with is good). One of the dishes on the vegetarian platter we asked to be spicy but we found that it was very mildly spicy. My grandparents were new to the food and got a dish with medium spice and said that it was very spicy for them. It was the chicken tibs I believe. Next time we plan to try the gluten-free bread instead. My mother got it a separate time and said that it tastes the same or better and is a complete protein. We ordered the small coffee to share and it was enough for two of us to refill multiple times they also gave us milk to go with. If you like coffee, I would definitely recommend getting this as it comes on a platter with incense burning and was a very cool authentic experience. They have a coffee ceremony on Saturday from 1 to 5 that I hope to go to in the future. The best spot to sit at is by the window, either one, but the one not by the door is better. The video of the food is from a time we went a couple years ago as I forgot to get a video this time! We will be coming back!

I was headed to grab some dinner on Olive and noticed some tables outside a building that had been…read moreempty for a while. Decided to check it out and am so glad I did! It's Eritrean & Ethiopian food and I was greeted warmly by the owner who asked if I had been in before or was familiar with the food. I asked about injera and he said here's a menu I think you will be fine. I looked over the menu while sitting at the bar and a little while later one of the wait staff asked if I needed anything. Love the hospitality. Decided to get spicy lamb tibs below and as I ordered asked about what came with it. The lam came with plenty of injera and a salad. Like other Ethiopian places the presentation in house is captivating. Take out is hard to glam up but it still tastes amazing! My head was spinning as various dishes came and went. I even asked someone coming out of the kitchen if I could take pictures of the dish she had. Now and then because there was a lull, the owner visited while he got something at the bar, etc. He used to own a fish and chicken place in North STL City (MLK & Taylor area) and he has a tow truck biz. Friends enjoyed his wife's cooking so much and the tornado knocked things around so badly that they ended up getting out of there. Hope this works. Definitely recommend the spicy lamb. I am stuffed and have a lot leftover for lunch tomorrow. Definitely want to come back with friends so I can try all the things. And already texted one about getting it on the calendar.

We look down the menu. "Ethiopian French fries"?? We look up at each other, then back down, then up…read moreat each other again. Please don't tell me it's THAT type of restaurant. We order it, as a little sampler, as if to say "we trust you, Mosob, but show us why we should trust you. Hold our fragile veins in your hands and flow, flow, into the darkness of the night." And it flowed. The French fries were a simple cut. Straight. Golden. Seasoned with a spice I had never tried before. It cut through thick Ethiopian jungles and cannonballed into my mouth. I take more fries. Mosob is a family run business. A father who talks to the guests, willing to share the meaning and history of the place and the business and the family. He invites us by sitting down to share in a bit of his story and his family's story. He tells us about what Mosob means, a symbol of family, connection, community. Of how human it is to reach with your hands, to risk bumping skin on skin with those with whom you are sharing that night. To say. This is what we have put together, and world, take as you may, from our hearth. A mother who rounds the tables, creating smile. Sculpting behind her a purple sparkly ambiance. Daughters who know the importance of their family's business, of continuing the spirit of Ethiopian cuisine alive in St. Louis, a task that has but daunted in the face of skepticism since the 1980s. Daughters who know the art of showmanship, of experience, of sharing culture. This family embraces what it means to call themselves Mosob, to teach what it means to be at a Mosob, to create from doubt to craft. 5/5

Parking is limited to just street parking and it's off a tiny street in the Carondelet…read moreneighborhood. I felt like a bull in a China shop trying to come down Bowen to park on Michigan since that is how my GPS directed me to this place. I wasn't sure that they were open at first as when I opened the door, I felt like they were not ready to serve customers as they looked at me with a puzzled look at first. lol I literally came here to try Jamaican Sorrel since I had plan on making some for a best friend's wedding next month and wanted to try some authentic Jamaican Sorrel to make sure I was aligned with how it SHOULD taste. They had some on hand but unfortunately were only taking cash or CashApp that day. I do not carry cash, but thankfully had a CashApp to pay for my drink which was almost $9. I would have been so mad that I made that trek over there with no cash or CashApp to pay for the one thing I needed that day. I will have to come back and try their food some other time. It smelled really good!

Food is indescribable! Every time I visit I have another amazing meal. Keep it up please. I love…read morecoming and bringing another group of friends

@shish_kabobhouse 322 Taylor Rd, Hazelwood, MO 63042…read more Good time, good food, even better company! Halal family friendly place with something for everyone. #stlhalalfoodie #stlhalalfood https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZHG4YLKvPf/?igsh=MXM3Ymw0djMxaGdtYg==

I met my mom here for lunch in a whim and was blown away at the service, the freshness of the food,…read moreand how cozy the place was. Their menu is huge-- they have something for everyone. I'm writing this review after I finished my meal, so I don't have a pic of my plate--I wanted seconds but I was stuffed! I scored the chicken shawarma plate with salad and a side of fries (because, balance :) ) and was very pleased. I will definitely be back.

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.

I loved it! The Under the Sea was so good!!! The customer service was great, Kay Kay was fantastic!read more

I have to admit the restaurant is very clean and Beautiful. It has awesome decor…read more The service was a little slow. I believe they could and should come up with a better system of ordering. I ordered several different items from the menu, all of which were prepared after you order them. The shrimp could've been cooked a little longer. The dough on the shrimp and vegetables were undercooked. The ox tail sliders have a cheese, and a sauce which I wasn't expecting. I'd prefer not to have the cheese and sauce. The catfish sandwich is so delicious. (Not pictured) it's a must try.

Stopped in to try the food after new management. I was delighted with the taste of the food and…read morecustomer service. I ordered goat, oxtails and jollof rice. The goat had more fat than lean but still the lean part with the red sauce was good. The oxtails, with a side of jollof rice...delicious. The only downfall to the oxtails, there were 3 itty bitty ones with 1 nice size. Anyway...Saying that, I will patronize again because the food was flavorful and good... just do better with the portions. The cost for small portions will limit my visits. Update: I've patronized this establishment 2 more times after first visit. They accommodated with the portion sizes.

It was my first time having egusi and fufu, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The egusi was so…read moreflavorful, but next time, I would get it without the beef (I found it slightly overcooked). My friends have raved about this place, and I'm glad I got to finally try it myself!