Every time I come here it never disappoints me. I just left and my food is immaculate. The ambiance…read moreis so wonderful also. And the service is great her people who answer the phone never want to make it accommodation but when I talk to Mai Lee she hooks your girl up with fried rice extra dark cuz I wanted to taste like the hood right from the north side of stl. Thank you and remember me this time Hannah the mail lady

Where has this place been all our lives? We've completely been sleeping on Mai Lee and now it's…read morebecome one of our favorite restaurants. The food is absolutely phenomenal. The bún bò Huế is hands-down one of the best we've ever had. The broth is rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced, and we keep telling ourselves we're going to order something different... but we can't stop coming back to the bún bò Huế! The shaking beef is incredibly tender and full of flavor, and the beef curry is another standout that's absolutely worth ordering. Everything tastes fresh, especially the generous plates of herbs and garnishes. The cilantro, basil, bean sprouts, and limes are always fresh, crisp, and plentiful, which really elevates every dish. The service has been outstanding every time we've visited. Everyone is friendly, attentive, and welcoming, and the restaurant is always clean and inviting. The menu has such a huge variety that we've officially decided to make it a date-night challenge to work our way through the entire menu. At this rate, that may take a while because we keep ordering the bún bò Huế over and over! This place is an absolute gem. If you enjoy authentic Vietnamese food, do yourself a favor and give Mai Lee a try. 10/10, highly recommend.

Great food, even better service. Everybody was attentive, made me feel welcome even though I was a…read moresweaty mess from walking there during a heat wave.

So glad to have Grand Bistro back in my life! The food is just as good as I remember from when it…read morewas Pho Grand, and honestly, the service when I went with friends last week was incredible. I knew they don't take reservations and won't seat an incomplete party, but I still got there a little early just to see if we could grab a table for five. I was surprised (in a good way) when they seated me before everyone else arrived. I even told the hostess I didn't mind waiting, but she encouraged me to go ahead and sit, which was really nice. Our server was super friendly and made sure I was taken care of while I waited. As my friends started arriving, he was quick to get them settled in too. We started with some non-alcoholic drinks and spent some time chatting before diving into the menu. It was honestly hard to pick just one thing, so I went with both the chicken pho and fried rice. I knew I wouldn't finish it all, but I really wanted both. Once we ordered, everything moved smoothly--our server checked in, made sure drinks were filled, and kept things organized. When the food came out, everything looked amazing and tasted just as good. Of course, with all the catching up we were doing, it took us a while to finish, but there was no rush at all. When we were ready, he brought the checks and was more than happy to split them out (always appreciate that!). Before leaving, I ordered a to-go meal for my husband and asked for a box for my leftovers. Our server actually took my plate and packed everything up in the back, which I wasn't expecting but really appreciated. He also brought out the to-go order right when it was ready. Honestly, everything, from the space to the service to the food, was just great. I'm already looking forward to going back again soon.

I keep telling ya'll to get your ass to St.Louis for all the flavor bombs. Saigon Cafe is another…read moreculinary must stop . DELICIOUS. ( formerly Little Saigon) Vietnamese have a long history and strong roots in STL and the food is a reflection in the best way . You'll find Vietnamese cultural influence all over the city . Service was great , food is excellent and if you need to modify there are no issues. Bathrooms were spotless. Indoor and outdoor seating . Would definitely come back .

I stopped by Saigon Cafe while exploring St. Louis and was greeted by friendly service as soon as I…read morewalked in. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, and I chose to sit inside by one of the large front windows, which made for a nice view of the street while I ate. I ordered the Pho Tai since I was craving a comforting bowl of pho, but unfortunately it didn't live up to my expectations. The broth was bland and lacked the rich, flavorful depth that makes a great pho. I was also surprised that the bean sprouts and herbs weren't served automatically--you have to ask for them, which felt a little unusual. After spending over $20 with tax and tip, I left disappointed. I'd be open to trying some of their other dishes if I'm back in the area, but I wouldn't return specifically for the pho.

Came with a friend and had a great experience. I'd never been before and didn't know what to expect…read moreafter walking in. It was cute and cozy on the inside and we were the only ones there at first so we got great service. They had a great menu with lots of explanations of what things were. We got hot tea, chicken spring rolls, my friend got a soup/noodle dish and I got egg fried rice. The hot tea came out in the cutest kettle with small tea cups. The servings were massive and delicious. It was all reasonably priced. I would come again, especially on a cold winter day. It's got street parking but it's not too hard to find a spot. Wasn't too busy on the Monday night I went and you could probably go anytime and get a seat right away. You can also order ahead and pick it up to go which is what we saw several people do while sitting eating.

The is Vietnamese place was a gem! I popped in here for lunch and enjoyed the shrimp spring rolls…read moreas shrimp fried rice! The service was good and quick. The lady who took my order was friendly. It was a simple little place the ambiance was nothing special but the food was good! I would go back and try some of their traditional Vietnamese dishes!

My friend and I went here for dinner in Friday evening. We both got pho. We wanted to try this…read moreplace out again since there is a change in ownership recently. The menu is different. We both like the pho here. It has great flavor. The portion is enough for us both to be full. There are a few other noodle options, hopefully there will be bun Bo hue and bun rieu in the future. The owners are both friendly. We definitely will go back here again.

We visited Phoenix Cafe for lunch today. The owner welcomed us with a warm smile. The restaurant…read morewas quite small but cozy and adorable. They have a good menu with great variety from Pho, other noodles dishes and rice dishes. I ordered Pho Dac Biet, and my partner got the Com Ga Xoi Mo ( crispy chicken with fried rice). When the owner brought out the Pho bowl, it smelled pretty good. Pho broth was really flavorful, brisket was tender 8/10. I hadn't eaten Com Ga Xoi Mo at Viet restaurant for a long time. I gotta say they really nailed both the flavor and texture of the chicken 8/10. Both of the owners were very sweet to us. They also gave us sweet potatoes shrimp cake to try. We'll definitely gonna come back to support when I am lazy to make viet food. Highly recommended.

I visited Pho Long and had a solid 4-star experience overall…read more The highlight was definitely the pho. The broth had great flavour--rich, comforting, and well seasoned without being overwhelming. It had that deep, satisfying taste you look for in a good bowl of pho. The portions were good, and the ingredients tasted fresh. It's a nice spot when you're craving a warm, comforting meal, especially on a colder day or when you want something filling. The service was a little slow though, the space itself is pretty small as well so it does get packed. Overall, a very enjoyable pho experience. The flavours were the standout, and I'd definitely come back to try more of their menu.

Absolute gem. It's as authentic as pho I've tasted over in CA & TX. It was really good, and the…read moreprices are on point also. Huyen the owner was amazing to talk to, and it made our trip out to St. Louis much better! Vietnamese coffee was also amazing with the salted milk he uses. They use the Cafe Monde, which he stated is the closest thing to the authentic Vietnamese coffee beans. It was such a pleasure, and even though I was just visiting, I had to drop this 5 star review. I will definitely recommend this place to anyone who enjoys authentic pho.

There are specific times to come. We came and dined in. Small room but kept clean and staff was…read morereadily available. We ordered the Vietnam egg rolls and the beef noodle pho and it was both well made. Vietnam egg rolls were served with lettuce and a dipping sauce that was cool in temperature, chili oil with a bit of flavorful spice. The pho was large and full of meat served with sprouts and jalapeño. Would be back to try Chinese portions they offer.

Very fast food prep and friendly service. Prices were reasonable. They have this food and also…read morestandard Chinese food options. Their spicy is spicy.

This is my second time coming to Paris Banh Mi and first time ordering an actual meal there. This…read moretime I decided to order their Korean corn dog because I found out they're now selling them and I love them so much from my experiences at Korean restaurants around the city. Me and a friend went there and we both ordered the same corn dog, half and half original Korean corn dog, on the same order ticket. As soon as we got there I noticed we were the only ones in line and the restaurant was pretty empty, so we should get our food fairly quickly. About a line of 5 people came, ordered their food, and received their food before we ever got ours. We kept waiting and the waitress finally brought our food after about 30 minutes of waiting, but only my friend received his food. We waited longer for my food to come and it still took them about an extra ten minutes, which wasn't given to us until we went to the counter and let them know I still haven't received my food and it was then they gave me my corn dog. After I finally received my food I noticed how big it was and was at least excited to try it, but as soon as I bit into it, the majority of the inside was air and a little bit of mozzarella cheese. I was really disappointed by this experience and had high hopes I was going to enjoy it. I'm giving this experience 1 star, this place has great foods and desserts that they offer and could be better, but the staff really has to step up their performance.

This was my first visit to Paris Bánh Mì, and I really enjoyed it! I ordered the shrimp fried rice…read moreand the chicken gizzards. The gizzards immediately reminded me of the ones from the old Sunrise Restaurant on Hanley, a nostalgic surprise! They were crispy, flavorful, and cooked just right. The shrimp fried rice was well-seasoned and tasted fresh, although I wish it came with a little more rice for the price. Even so, the food was good, and I'll definitely be back to try other items on the menu. Great first impression overall, and if you're a fan of chicken gizzards, I definitely recommend giving them a try!

Wow. This place is amazing. I am only speaking for dessert, we can't wait to come back to try…read moredinner. We wanted to try something new for dessert and stumbled upon this place. We started with Vietnamese iced coffee and it was amazing. I wish they were open every day to come get another one during the week!! Then for the ice cream. We tried the cookie dough, cookie butter, and spring bunny. All were made fresh to order with warm bubble waffles. They took about 5 min each but were well worth the wait! Such a fun and delicious experience. It was also so clean inside, cool fish tank our daughter loved, and our server was the sweetest! Can't wait to come back!

When your group can't decide between Asian cuisine or seafood, this place offers the best of both…read moreworlds. This wasn't my first time here but it was the first time I tried something new. The clear noodle soup with seafood had a very flavorful broth and was very tasty. My daughter loved her shrimp pho. The only complaint was the shells were left on the shrimp on both of our dishes, which made it difficult to remove being in the hot broth to eat. We ordered crab rangoon, spring rolls, and fried chicken for apps. All were super delicious. Everyone loved their entrees which included a seafood boil bag, Grilled Kalbi rib with rice, and the grilled bbq pork noodle bowl. There was mixed reviews on the Bubble tea. The Thai milk tea was a hit. Some of the group loved the Strawberry Matcha while others didn't. We can't ever leave without getting ice cream which is always a hit. Service was great. We will definitely keep this on our list.

We got take out. Excellent food…read more Very fresh vegetables. We will order food again. I recommend a try

Heard a lot of good things and finally got to stop by and try it for ourselves!…read more Interior is nice, with lots of seating! Because it's a bigger place, you don't feel packed in and actually have some room to relax. Ordering is easy and done at the front counter. The menu is on TVs over the counter or on laminated cards. Wish they had more pictures of the different options, as there were lots of interesting sounding choices! After you order, you find a table and they bring the food out. The tables needed attention when we were there, as many had crumbs and needed a wipe down. Food came out quickly and looked very nice. Tasted even better! Nice to have this so close to us, looking forward to going again soon!