We came here for dinner after a long day of shopping, and it ended up being the perfect way to wrap up the night. We were seated immediately, which we appreciated because we were tired and hungry. Since we already have our favorite dishes at Cate Zone, we knew exactly what to order as soon as our server came by. Our go‑to appetizer is always the beef tripe -- non‑spicy -- and it never disappoints. We always enjoy it with a bowl of rice, and the combination is incredibly comforting and flavorful. We also ordered the crisp shrimp with egg yolk, which is my 6‑year‑old son's absolute favorite. It's unbelievably tasty -- rich, crispy, and just out‑of‑this‑world good. For our last dish, we tried the crisp sautéed pork for the first time. This one didn't quite hit the mark for us. The flavor leaned sweet and salty with no spice, and it didn't have the same wow factor as the crisp shrimp we love so much. Still, it was worth trying something new. All our dishes came with a bowl of hot, steaming white rice, and everything arrived at our table in under 10 minutes -- their speed is impressive. The portions were generous, and we left completely full with leftovers to take home. Cate Zone continues to be one of our favorite spots, and experiences like this are exactly why we keep coming back. read more

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I came here NEEDING chengdu spicy chicken because I love szechuan peppers and love that numbing taste and feel. And it wasn't spicy enough for me until I had to reheat it for lunch the next day. Woo, re-stir frying it with rice and cooking it for longer gets those chilli oils out and going. Chicken was great and my small side order of rice was plentiful! I ordered this for pick up and it was ready 10 minutes from placing it. Walking in, it was very spacious, and very modern looking. Shout out to the astronaut upfront. I will be back! read more

Cate Zone Chinese Cuisine - chengdu spicy chicken - Chinese Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

Excellent dishes. The tofu was fried to perfection. The ground pork gravy added flavor and another layer of texture. The eggplant was prepared similarly, it was easy to forget I was eating eggplant! The Shrimp with salted egg was crispy, salty with rich asian flavors. My family thoroughly enjoyed the beef noodle soup with savory beef broth and tender meat. Would love to visit again and try other dishes AND order our favorites! read more

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I had a hankering for some shrimp fried rice and after driving past this place so many times, I decided to finally check it out. I walked in around 1ish and was immediately shown to my table and given water. The decor inside is really pretty and I liked how it was setup. Upon looking at the menu, I noticed it was grouped by meats and then the noodles and rice section were towards the back. I went with the vegan spring rolls as an appetizer and the shrimp fried rice as my entree. The restaurant wasn't busy, so I figured it wouldn't be long before my food came. While I told them I wanted the vegan spring rolls as an appetizer, meaning I thought it would be our first, they brought everything together. I was a bit annoyed as I wanted them separate but oh well. The spring rolls were piping hot (which isn't a bad thing) but it took a long time to cool off. Also, I was surprised to see 'duck sauce' in lieu of sweet and sour but it tasted the same. The rice was pretty good but I felt like it was missing that wow factor (maybe a little seasoning, pepper etc?) Things I loved: -the menu being grouped by meats and having pictures for each item -they only had chopsticks at the table. (I'm sure you could request a fork) but using chopsticks adds to the authenticity of the cuisine. Things for improvement: - I could see my server on her phone and I pretty much had to drink my water to where the ice hit my lips so she could see I needed a refill.... -use more seasoning on the rice I'll be back for sure. read more

Cate Zone Chinese Cuisine - Vegan spring rolls and shrimp fried rice - Chinese Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

We stopped at Cate Zone on Thanksgiving and it could not have been a better decision. The service was warm, fast, and genuinely kind, and every dish came out hot and fresh. The star of the meal was the cumin lamb. Bold and fragrant, incredibly tender, and packed with flavor, it was one of those dishes I could not stop reaching back for. Meanwhile, the potstickers were such a hit that you would have had to pry them out of my daughter's hands. The pork rib stew was rich and comforting, especially over a bowl of rice, and the beef brisket noodles were deeply savory and satisfying. Honestly, everything on the table delivered. Cate Zone absolutely nailed our Thanksgiving meal, and we will definitely be back. read more

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I'd heard a lot of great things about Cate Zone, but our experience was a little lack luster. We stopped in for dinner on a weekday and were seated quickly, then our drinks came out quickly as well. For a weekday, it was pretty busy, but the atmosphere was nice and enjoyable. Once we ordered our food and got it at our table, our server didn't come back once to check on us, but given how busy they were, the mau have been overwhelmed. Would have loved to order more beer if we had the chance! The food was good. The kung pao chicken was our favorite dish and had lots of flavor. The salt and pepper calamari had a great crunch and to it, but could have used more seasoning. It was a little bland. The cold steamed chicken dish was good too, I really liked the spicy sauce served with it as it gave the chicken a nice depth of flavor. The portion sizes were great for the price. We had plenty to take home and eat for leftovers! read more

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Don't let the exterior strip mall appereance fool you because it's very nice, clean and well appointed. Very authentic. While I didn't order the tripe and intestines they are on my list the next. Before I go that far, I had to check out the food. Okay that's next I order the lunch special kung pao, egg drop soul and egg roll for 14.99. The soup was oily, and different. It was really pleasant the kung pao... Marvolus! read more

Cate Zone Chinese Cuisine - Chinese Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

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Newer location, same great food! More indoor seating than their original location, updated decor with relaxed atmosphere. Service is friendly and prompt. Enjoyed their Lunch Special offerings for $14.99pp including entree, rice, egg or spring roll and soup of the day. Overall, 4.0 rated experience for food quality, efficient service and casual ambience. Today we enjoyed the lunch specials of Kung Pao Chicken and Stir Fried Pork with Dried Bean Curd (a fave we've had at dinner); a good meal value to get an entree of choice, cup of soup plus either an egg roll or spring roll. Both were tasty and good portion size for lunch; we shared our dishes plus took leftovers home. The Kung Pao Chicken wasn't as spicy as we prefer, so asked for extra side red pepper chili oil to add some "heat". We also ordered a side dish of Chinese Mixed Vegetables (served cold); this is a unique dish of fresh cucumber with chinese vegetables and tofu in a special sauce (sweet and vinegary) - another specialty which is a go-to anytime we dine at CZ. If you're looking for some authentic Chinese cooking, stop by and try the foods at Cate Zone. ENJOY!! read more

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Love love love Cate Zone. I tell everyone from out of town to come here. As an avid frequenter of the UCity location, I was pumped when this location first opened. This location is a bigger space with a more modern feel. The food here is absolutely spectacular and perfect for sharing family style. A couple of my favorite dishes are the Hot Crisp Fish, Chengdu Spicy Chicken, Mala Tofu, Eggplant, Cumin Lamb, Bok Choy, Green Beans, and the House Special Stir Fried Noodles. Id recommend choosing a couple meat focused entrees and pairing it with a vegetable. Every friend I've brought here has enjoyed the food. Would recommend! read more

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Food is very standard. Big portions... very busy during Christmas Eve. Ready to wait if u go peak time. Crowded... with a lot of to go orders too. The restaurant should stop to go order since kitchen is busy.. we waited 40 minutes to get the table and waited a bit for the food. Overall it is good food with reasonable price. Interesting characters decorating around the restaurant. Service is on point. read more

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One of the beat Chinese places around. Whether dining in or choosing take out, a delicious dining experience is guaranteed. Large portions packed with flavor. Highly recommend choosing dine in as the decor and fresh presentation is worth it. read more

My favorite place as of right now! This is their second location (I've been to both, the other is in University City on Olive) and it's so spacious! I hosted a friend's birthday party here and called ahead. We brought about 25 people and they accommodated every single one. The service is fast, the food is hot and delicious. My favorite thing on their menu is the Hot Crisp Fish. It's a numbing spice and I've warmed up to it and enjoy it so much! Can't wait to keep coming back to try the whole menu! Pictured is the Salt & Pepper shrimp which you can order with or without the head, Hot Crisp Fish which they also have a boiling fish that I want to try! And the Cumin Lamb with Cilantro (also yummy). read more

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All my Chinese friends in St. Louis know that when you're looking for authentic Chinese food, Cate Zone is the place to go. We tried out their newer location in Chesterfield and appreciated their huge tables since we had a group of 13 people. We ordered banquet style and my favorite entrees were the fried green beans, eggplant dish, and mala tofu. They're known for their Szechuan boiling fish which is super spicy but you can always ask for a milder level of spice! read more

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Cheers to a new addition of Chinese restaurant at Chesterfield. Food 4/5: Cate Zone has a pretty wide menu. Love their menu with pictures. As far as dishes, I enjoy the sweet and sour fish filet and salt pepper shrimps. Service 3/5: Average Ambience 4/5: very comfortable seating. It's quiet enough to catch up with friends over food. read more

I've been a few times to the newer Cate Zone location in Chesterfield and I will say that it is a much better experience than the one in Olive. The new location is spacious and has plenty of parking, so it is great for larger parties too. We ordered a bunch of dishes, but I especially enjoy the hot crisp fish and the Szechuan spicy shrimp (we eat it with the shell though so it might not be for everyone). The braised pork belly with noodles, sliced beef with enoki mushroom in spicy broth, and fish fillet in wine sauce were also hits for great flavor and really tender (especially the pork belly). My sister particularly enjoys the sweet and sour pork traditional style which does not use a ketchup base and is much tastier in our opinion. They did mess up our order this time but were great about fixing it quickly. Overall, the Chesterfield location tends to give larger portions and has a much more spacious atmosphere than the Olive location. I look forward to being back! Note: A few of the dishes are different between the Chesterfield and Olive location, so something to just be aware of! read more

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I like this location over the university city location. It's more spacious. The food comes out super fast. Cumin lamb is probably one of my favorites along with the sweet and sour pork. Oneo of my favorite Chinese places in town read more

Cate Zone Chinese Cuisine - Chinese Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

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I've made 36 trips to China and this is the most authentic Szechuan food that I have had outside of mainland China. The spicy crispy fish, more often made with chicken, is breathtakingly delicious. Do not go here if you do not like spice. The eggplant is divine and the green beans are delicious. The dumplings are clearly house made. read more

New location in Chesterfield! I actually like this location a whole lot better because: More spacious More parking Convenient location Food is the same as the location in U City! If you like the tingling, numb sensation on your tongue, this is the place to go! Recommend ordering one item with the szechuan peppers and order a lot of items without it. If you eat too much of the peppers, eventually everything starts tasting the same, so definitely eat something else with it. The service was great! The restaurant is still very clean because it's new! read more

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Excellent "Northern Chinese" cuisine featuring many dishes you won't find elsewhere in St. Louis. Service was prompt and efficient. Staff was friendly but didn't make much small talk... all business! Nice and clean inside with modern decor. Menu features lots of pictures and recommendations which I appreciated. Drink menu was very sparse with only a couple beer options. What we ordered: - spring rolls (4/5): Absolutely scrumptious. - crispy dumplings / pot stickers (4/5): Seemed hand made and very tasty. - Cumin Lamb With Cilantro (4/5): smelled wonderful and tasted excellent with some nice lamb flavor and rich cilantro forward sauce coating the food. A bit on the heavy side. - crispy sautéed pork (3.5/5): Tasty sauce. Batter and pork was a bit heavy, but it was fried. It is what it is! - pepper beef (4.5/5) This was fantastic. Best bite of the night. - white rice (3/5): nothing special. Just ok. Come check the out! - read more

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We love Cate Zone. The original location is our favorite Chinese spot in St. Louis. This location is much larger, ambiance is a fancy modern Chinese restaurant. We love this place! The portion sizes are generous overall. We were able to share 4 dishes among 4 people. - Cumin lamb with cilantro (4/5): Great flavor, meat was tender and cooked well. - Hot crisp fish (5/5): This is always a go to when we come here. Perfectly crispy, amazing flavor, not too greasy. - Soft tofu on sizzling plate (5/5): This is another favorite, probably my #1 dish here. The tofu is cooked and seasoned so well. So yummy! - Dry sautéed green bean (4.5/5): Quite tasty as well, with some pork pieces. read more

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I have to say I heard a lot of positive reviews about this restaurant which made me really wanna try it. Unfortunately, I was disappointed with my food we tried the fried rice, Kung pow chicken and the black pepper chicken. The fried rice taste almost like just white rice with added vegetables to it. And both of our chicken dishes tasted like they didn't really have any flavor. We did order pick up and the food was. Overall, I'm just a little disappointed with the flavor of the food after reading such great reviews about it. read more

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Recommended to me, but in a group setting...something I ignored. I ended up being a lone goldfish eating by himself. When you are a lone diner, there is only so many dishes you could try. I struggled a bit and ended up with cumin lamb and pea vines. Solid dishes and a lot of food. Goldfish win! read more

I had no idea Cate Zone opened a location closer to my house... but I came as soon as I found out!!! The new location is nicely decorated with modern vibe and great furniture! Lots of room for bigger groups. I came in kind of late for dinner, was seated right away. The food also came out very fast... maybe 15 mins?! I'm very impressed with the portion size of the dishes I ordered. My go to is Hot Crisp Fish. It tasted great, just like at the original location. Cumin lamb has more fillings than the meat but very flavorful. I ordered the special sautéed crispy pork cuz I think only this location has it and it was really good!!! The menu essentially similar to the original location with some different appetizers and house specials. Highly recommended! read more

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Cate zone opened up another location in west country! Finally there's an awesome Chinese place out west! 3x more spacious than ucity, many more seats! Same good food, entrees are like $20 but portions are humongous. They've got a new lunch special we've got to come try too, will definitely be back read more

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If you're looking for a General Tso's chicken and crab rangoon kinda place, this ain't it. If you want punch-you-in-the-face flavors and dishes you can't get anywhere else in the area, give Cate Zone a try. Service is always great (and fast!), and their Mala tofu is so amazing it turned my chronically carnivorous husband into a tofu lover. We had no problem driving out to the Olivette location but are thrilled that they're having enough success to have opened this Chesterfield location! read more

Cate Zone Chinese Cuisine - Mala tofu - Chinese Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

Lovely restaurant, great service. That's where it ends. Food served way too hot. I ordered noodles with chicken. The noodles were overcooked and mushy. The sauce was terribly greasy and sickly sweet. The sparse amount of chicken was full of grizzle. After 4 bites I could not eat any more. read more

Cate Zone Chinese Cuisine - Noodle with chicken (sort of) - Chinese Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

This is the second location for an excellent restaurant. Usual crowded, and for a good reason. Tonight we had Pot Stickers (10 to an order), Crispy Pork, and Kung Pao Chicken. Service, as usual, was prompt and efficient. Highly recommended... read more

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For the area, this place is great. Portion sizes are far more than corner 17 and Chilispot and quality is on par. Nice to have the new location as we live in Defiance. read more

Cate Zone Chinese Cuisine - Kung pao - Chinese Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

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Found our new favorite Chinese restaurant! Authentic, flavorful food that left everyone satisfied. Everything was flavorful with just enough spice for flavor(mild is our preference). Generous portion sizes! We could have split 1 entree between 2 people but wanted to try everything we could! Per my husband, this will now be our Chinese take out go to. This first visit we dined in and it was starting to fill up by 6pm on a Tuesday night. Service was friendly and really cute, modern asian decor. Would definitely eat in again as well! read more

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This is their second location and they have new items on the menu! The location is definitely more spacious and great for larger groups. We were able to be seated for our party of 10 and we did call in days before for a reservation on a Saturday night. Our group definitely had a lot of fried items, but there were some other options if you didn't want too many fried items. I can't remember all of the names of the dishes, but the beef was one of my favorites. My least favorite was the egg yolk covered shrimps because of the texture it leaves in your mouth after each bite. The classics that were similar in both locations are the: Sweet and Sour Pork Crispy fish Mapo tofu Green beans Crispy eggplant Boo choy The other ones I don't remember the first location having are the: Potstickers Egg Shrimp Beef stir fry (made this particular way) read more

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It was our first time at their new location in chesterfield. When I walked inside, I was impressed at how aesthetic and spacious this location was. We got seated right away. Service was great and welcoming. My server came to check on us couple times and also offered to fill up our water often.Food came out very fast and tasty. I ordered the Mixed Veggies with Special Sauce which was suggested by the staff. It's very refreshing and delish- I would recommend this dish!!!!It was my first time having their braised pork belly- very tender and flavorful. My kid loved the dumplings and we were all happy with the Sweet and Sour Fish fillet - it's another must try item here. We"ll definitely come back to this location. read more

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Beautiful room. Very comfy chairs. I came in for a late lunch. So not too crowded. Service was quick. Brisket noodle soup was very delicious with a dark clear beefy broth. Noodles, fatty brisket and bok choy all cooked to perfection. The dry sautéed green beans had a little ground pork and chilis with it. Just a little spice. Nice garlic hit. Very good. Service as at the University City location was spot on. I'm so glad I have this spot closer now. I'll definitely come back again and again. read more

Cate Zone Chinese Cuisine - Beef brisket noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

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I think the best place to get chinese food in the western STL area for a dine in experience, i actually think the restaurant feels a little bit strange. it's a bit too big, and i'm not sure how i feel about the dark interior. that said, for people who want a restaurant that's a little bit more spacious... this may be your place as for the food. I think it's really good. you will have fewer of the american chinese classics and more of what you'd typically get in China. some of the things that stand out in my opinion are the cumin lamb and the fish dishes, since the portion is pretty good, and also it's kind of rare that you'll get the opportunity to have fish dishes from a chinese place (since usually the options will be closer to pork or whatever) one thing that I feel like isn't quite right is the double cooked pork. it tastes a bit too strongly like bacon, and the slices are a bit too thin. I do think many places do the thin sliced pork, but it's kind of harder to taste if it's too thin and makes the dish feel like it have less substance. my recommendation for this dish in particular is to chop the pork and the vegetables in this case a bit more wide read more

I consider Cate Zone as one of the 3 Kings of Chinese Cuisine in St Louis (along with Corner17 and TaiKe). The food is always impeccable and the flavors authentic. With the addition of a second location further west on Olive, we are always able to get a table at either locations. In fact, we love the elevated decor at the second location, almost feels like a banquet chinese restaurant. We love the bbq lamb skewers, (super thin) sweet and sour pork, dumpling soup, cold noodle special, shrimp with salted egg yolk, hot plate tofu, cumin lamb, lamb with leek and beancurd, shredded pork with dried beancurd and calamari. Nothing there is bad. My spice loving friends also love their mapo tofu! Food is also always served up fast! read more

My wife had been to the location in U City, but the Chesterfield location is close to our house. What sets this Chinese restaurant apart is the attention to detail. The Potstickers we ordered as an appetizer were perfectly done, steamed to perfect softness and then finished on the grill. The filling was perfectly seasoned and blended. I had the Cumin Lamb with Cilantro, and the flavors all combined beautifully- a blend of rich lamb flavor, some slight chewiness in the texture (but still sufficiently tender in a sauce that had savory characteristics, but allowed the cilantro to put a nice finishing tang. My wife had the braised pork meatballs, which had a nice, very slightly crunchy exterior and a flavorfully seasoned mixture, served with a delicious sauce over steamed vegetables. Even the rice was done perfectly. There are many more dishes I want to try, particularly the tripe dishes and the fish dishes. Based on the quality of the meal we enjoyed, I am sure they will not disappoint. The service is friendly, and the restaurant is very relaxing and spacious. So nice to have an excellent Chinese restaurant near us. read more

the food was excellent - the spice level was high on some dishes (beef jerky app and hot spicy fish), but pleasantly so. service was quick and efficient. servings are huge so look to share with your friends. will definitely be back! read more

Food is great as usual! We usually go to the University City location but was in the Chesterfield location so decided to check this location out! Much more seating and much more parking! There's even a few unique dishes at this location that there aren't at U-City and vise versa! No skewers at this location though! read more

Cate Zone Chinese Cuisine - Chinese Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

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This is the Chesterfield location. It's much less busy than the University City location. The interior is modern and brand new. The quality and variety of food is consistent with the other location. Service was attentive and fast. There are on-site parking. read more

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Cate Zone Chinese Cafe is my go-to spot for authentic Chinese food in St. Louis. The service is quick, and the portions are huge, ensuring you get great value for your meal. My favorite dishes are the cumin beef and salt and pepper calamari, both of which are consistently delicious. Every dish I've tried has been flavorful and satisfying in its own right. If you're in St. Louis and craving genuine Chinese cuisine, Cate Zone Chinese Cafe is the place to be. read more

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Upon arrival you'll find Cate Zone unassumingly located next to a Dierbergs, don't let the location fool you, Cate Zone is not one of your standard Chinese takeouts, and offers significantly higher quality Chinese cuisine than one might expect. The staff are friendly and swift to greet and seat. Compared to the U City location, the Chesterfield location has a much roomier dining room that makes their decor pop. I ordered sweet and sour pork, braised pork belly, Chengdu chicken, Kung Pao chicken. The sweet and sour pork had a nice thick and light crisped fried layer and a healthy coat of sweet and sour sauce that paired well with the pork, the braised pork belley was succulent, well seasoned, and almost melted in my mouth, the Chengdu chicken also had a light crisp to the fry and was well seasoned and had mala chili oil aroma of Sichuan pepper and red chili pepper, the Kung Pao chicken was a little sweet and lighter on the mala than I would expect, but non the less far superior than many Kung Pao chicken dishes you'll find in the area. I also ordered a Mapo Tofu to go, which made for a nice late night mala delight. You'll be pleasantly surprised with anything you try at Cate Zone. read more

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