I just finished my sampler plate from here! I got to try all the chicken. It was so good, and you get 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. read more

Made a quick stop at Chez Ali and ordered the chicken sampler, and it was pretty much exactly what we 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. read more

Chez Ali - Chicken Sampler - Senegalese Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Outstanding. I don't know that I've ever had food this flavorful. I think I'd get the white rice next time because the chicken was just so good - it would be highlighted better than with beans. The samosa was amazing. The portion is HUGE. I got so full and yet I was left wanting more. read more

Chez Ali - Senegalese Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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I was fresh in town for a weekend event and needed to grab food quick. This spot on one of the corners of the food hall was not getting as much attention as other spots and it absolutely deserves more attention. I ordered the combo plate with curry chicken, beans & rice, and cabbage, and also got a beef patty. The patty was first thing I devoured on the way to my event and it was delicious, well-seasoned with the perfect (for me) amount of spice. The combo plate was what got the attention of the other people at my event between the portion size and the aroma. The curry chicken was very tender and easy to got off the bone, and also had great flavor. The sides were good as well. For just under twenty dollars for the combo, the amount of food was excellent. It won't leave you feeling hungry. The next time I'm in the area, I will definitely be making a stop back (now that I know the parking is a bit of a nightmare). read more

The positive reviews had me fooled. I got the chicken curry, rice and peas. A samosa and beef patty. Everything just lacked terribly in flavor. The rice and peas, cabbage were incredibly bland. The samosa was filled with really dry chicken and it was soggy. The curry was just okay. The beef patty was the most decent thing I tried but could have used more meat. read more

Second time I've stopped by. Amazing flavor! The sampler is huge! I shared with my wife and we were both stuffed. Service was super quick. Love the eclectic Foundry ambiance too. read more

I've eaten here before and the food was awesome. Today, I just wanted a beef patty. The crust was flaky and the beef was seasoned perfectly. This was my first time trying the carrot cake. Moist but not very sweet. The staff moved quickly to serve, they were nice and welcoming. read more

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So though half of my family is West African, I hadn't heard of anything on this menu, except the fried plantain, which we call dodo in Nigeria. Though it was cut in a weird way, that was still good. I got the sampler, and all three meats were delicious, so was their rice and beans, and I also got a couple meat patties. Those weren't as good as the Jamaican meat patties, but I'll have to try the chicken one next time. Overall, the food was delicious, and I will be going back! read more

Had a combo of jerk and curry. Absolutely amazing! And to add the sauce to the rice just made it out of this world. Would be back without question! read more

Big portions, food is savory and well seasoned. The staff were nice. Overall a good pick for the food hall.

The seasoned cabbage rice and peas with the oxtail broth gently pour over it to soak up all unimaginable flavor give me all of that! Try the samosas oxtails and your stomach and tastebuds will be a happy camper read more

A lot of spicy seasonings does not equate to Caribbean. Cabbage was good, tasty, clean tasting. The Jerk Chicken was decent. Grilled & cut up chicken with spicy seasonings. The beans and rice was just spicy. No flavor just hot with spice. Not too sure I would eat here again. Very expensive for spicy everything. Not really flavorful. read more

I was drawn by the promise of Afro-Caribbean cuisine - would the dishes be a fusion? Distinct entities? Paired entrees? I'm pleased to say that I was not disappointed. Chez Ali is conveniently located at the end of the Food Hall. The grill is set up behind the service counter, and the aromas of grilled chicken follow you as you peruse the menu. There's something wholesome about a simple and easy-to-follow menu, especially when you discover a new restaurant. I ordered a beef patty, veggie samosa, plantains and the sampler - curry chicken, jerk chicken, cabbage and rice. The curry chicken was excellent - tender, flavorful and hitting the right notes. I enjoyed the cabbage side - I know it's not always a crowd favorite, but I find it an excellent, crunchy-sweet way to cut the richness of curry dishes. The plantains are on the softer side, but well-fried. The samosa crust was as flaky as expected, carefully wrapped around well-seasoned vegetables (notes of coriander and cumin I believe), and served hot. I'd dine here again, perhaps to try the oxtail! read more

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We went to the City Foundry today and had a look around their busy food hall. I decided to try Chez Ali as I have always wanted to try jerk chicken. I ordered it with brown rice and it was so flavorful! I really enjoyed having this as my first experience with jerk chicken. The spice was the perfect amount and even the rice had its own distinct flavor that I really enjoyed. The cabbage on the side was a nice palate cleanser as well; it definitely took away some of the kick. I'll have to come back here again to try other menu items in the future! read more

Chez Ali - Jerk chicken with brown rice - Senegalese Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

The combination plate is my favorite dish in all of the Foundry. Jerk chicken is my favorite but the curry is also delish. Nothing beats the rice that's is soaked in the jerk sauce. Keep in mind, this is authentic and includes bones, some of which can be small. Price is great for the portion as well. read more

Hands down some of the best Jamaican food I've ever had! They're located in City Foundry Hall and worth the trip there. We did a two meat combo plate with the curry chicken and pepper chicken. WOW WOW WOW! The right amount of heat, flavor is out of this world, the cabbage had a nice touch and the rice was cooked perfectly. I'd give anything to have this meal close by me. If you're in the Lou. Don't walk, run to this gem! This picture and review will not give it justice. You must try! The portions are hefty. The service was fast and so kind. Plus, City Foundry Hall is darling and there's a ton of seating and even a spot to get a cocktail if you'd like. read more

Chez Ali - Senegalese Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

The portions here are generous and flavorful! We got the jerk chicken with rice, beans, and cabbage with a side of fried plantains. The food was well spiced but not too spicy. I think the jerk chicken was very reasonably priced for the amount of food ($16 for the jerk chicken special and $5 for the plantains.) our only minor complaint was little bits of bone in the rice but chickens do have bones in them! The meat comes right off the bone. Also the ambience of the Foundry is great. Very well lit and spacious read more

Chez Ali - Fried plantains, jerk chicken, rice and beans and cabbage - Senegalese Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Last night, we went to the Foundry for trivia night and to my surprise Chez Ali had oxtails on a Thursday. The entire meal was amazing. The meal came with oxtails, potatoes, red beans & rice and cabbage. The oxtails were cooked just right, not overcooked or tough, but tender. The overall Jamaican seasonings were spot on! Needless to say, I could not wait to eat my leftovers for lunch today. read more

Chez Ali - Oxtails, potatoes, red beans & rice and cabbage - Senegalese Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

This was my first time visiting Chez Ali. As you probably can tell from the half eaten pic that it was DELICIOUS. I paid around 14.00. it's a heaping portion of jerk chicken over a bed of rice and peas, a scoop of cabbage. Chicken was tender and very flavorful. If you like spicy, u will love this. Everything on the plate is spicy, I thought only the chicken would be. Boy, was I wrong, I may need a pepcid later, but it was soooo worth it, y'all. I would go back for sure. Service was fast and pleasant. As for ambiance, it's a food court. It's plenty of seating. read more

Chez Ali - Half eaten jerk chicken, rice and peas and cabbage - Senegalese Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Somewhat hidden inside the food hall of City Foundry but it should be front and center. Best food I've had in awhile. Absolutely delicious! I got the jerk/curry chicken sampler with the red beans and rice. Both types of chicken were incredible! Very good seasoning with tender cooked chicken. Just the right amount of kick. The red beans and rice were also excellent! I asked the employee what their favorite rice was and they were certainly correct in saying the red beans and rice were awesome. The food was hot and fresh. Service was prompt and very friendly. Don't sleep on this place! Rather than eating yet another burger somewhere, consider having this amazing chicken instead. read more

Chez Ali - Senegalese Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

The food stall was open on a Tuesday, even though the Yelp hours listed it as closed... so I was super excited and pleasantly surprised to get to try Chez Ali on my visit to the food hall. The food is soooo good, I think it's worth every penny. Best jerk chicken I've ever tasted. The curry chicken was also delicious. The man working behind the counter was also super friendly! read more

Chez Ali - Sampler - already started digging in - Senegalese Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

This is located at the new Foundry in the city which has a bunch of different restaurants to choose from. I chose the chicken curry with samosa here and this did not disappoint in any way. Food was extremely generous in portion, very warm and prepared quickly. Have been here before and will come back again. Price reasonable. read more

Chez Ali - Senegalese Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

First time trying out Ivorian Senegalese food and it was so good. Very glad that this place was cafeteria-style so we didn't have to wait that long for our orders in comparison to other places at the City Foundry. I ordered a Chicken Sampler Plate with Jerk Chicken and Curry Chicken. I have to say that the red beans & rice were so incredibly delicious, it went extremely well with the steamed cabbage. Honestly might be the best version of red beans & rice I have ever had. I also really appreciated the jerk chicken, which was super flavorful as the seasoning penetrated even the chicken itself. Overall, I really enjoyed eating at Chez Ali and thought that it was such a great introduction to Ivorian Senegalese cuisine. Would definitely come back to try more. The one thing is that I feel like, yes, even though the portion sizes are pretty big, the prices were pretty steep. Hard for me to justify buying a box of food for $20 but I guess that's just an inflation issue... read more

Chez Ali - Chicken Sampler Plate - Senegalese Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

This spot is one of the first places that I went to when City Foundry first opened and I have been coming back ever since. The food here is so good! I love the jerk chicken and the rice & peas. The curry chicken is also really good and regardless of what I order, I always have plenty for leftovers. lol Chez Ali is an Afro Caribbean fusion restaurant and there are plenty of options for you to choose from. Everything tastes fresh and the food is seasoned well and cooked to perfection. The portions are very generous as well. read more

Chez Ali - Double jerk chicken with rice & peas - Senegalese Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Food is absolutely delicious. The yassa chicken is best if the gravy is darker and onions are fully cooked down. Everything else, great!

Amazing food. Highly recommend the jerk chicken, rice/beans, and plantains. Packed with flavor.

Hot DAMNNNNNNN!!!!! What you say!!! Where do I start. I stopped in last Thursday on a whim, was craving some oxtails and saw on the menu they had some. Also saw all the rave reviews. So the late luncher that I am decided to try a new spot, yet again. Soooo happy that I did. I walked in the Foundry Food Hall and happened to look to my right and said that might be them and sure enough. First I was highly impressed at how clean their station was and there were no insects flying around the food. I saw the owners sister at the counter assisting another customer while I waited for my turn. Then my eyes lit up at how beautifully colorful and fresh their food looked, While she finished assisting the customer before me I took pics and read their sign. I apparently lucked up. They happened to have oxtails on the day I visited. I assumed they served them daily.......NOOOOO. So of course I went with the $20 oxtail plate, opted for red beans and rice and it comes with cabbage. I texted my nephew before arriving to view the menu and decide what he wanted. He overlooked the oxtails and went for the sampler platter$17, which included jerk chicken and curry chicken. I got him red beans and rice as well as cabbage. I also ordered a side of plantains. WHYYYYYYYYYY are their oxtails EXTREMELY large and tender, beautifully browned, just fall off the bone juicy. The red beans and rice were perfectly cooked and the cabbage was absolutely delicious. My plantains were nice size tender pieces of beautifully cooked yellow, sweet pillows of heaven. When I tell you that their food is beautifully seasoned and cooked with a mothers love. This is my new go-to for a oxtail plate. The owners sister is soooooo nice and sweet. She has the loveliest Jamaican accent mixed that New Orleans flare. When I got back to work I let my co-worker taste.......chef kissed. Once I heard how delicious the food tasted I was soo excited to eat it later for dinner. Once I got home and washed my hands. I grabbed a fork, prayed over the offerings and dug in. My mind was completely blown. I ate on my plate for two days and have been dreaming about returning ever since. They also offer hand pies. They were beautifully brown and flakey. Chez Ali knows great food, knows how to captivate your palate with various spices to conjure up mouth-watering delicacies and provide awesome customer service. I highly recommend stopping by. Their food is DELICIOUS!!!! You can't go wrong. read more

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The chicken is very tender and super Juicy. The jerk chicken has a nice spice level to it. The curry chicken has a great flavor and falls off the bone with the juice soak in to the rice with makes it taste even better. The cabbage is great, it's refreshing to have in between the bites of chicken. The line moved very fast and the women who helped us was very nice. read more

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Located inside City Foundry good hall, Chez Ali is an Afro Caribbean cuisine. You get ALOT of food for the price. Oxtail plate was $20 and you get 2 large oxtails and plantains are extra but all plates come with rice and cabbage. I will definitely be back. The beef patty is good with flaky crust just like I like. read more

Chez Ali - Oxtail, rice and beans, and plantains - Senegalese Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

That sampler platter's a lotta food for a good price. I didn't want to just try one meat/protein, so the sampler platter worked well with both jerk chicken and curry chicken. Jerk chicken was about the best I've had. Loved that sweet seasoning flavor throughout that very tender chicken. Curry chicken was savory too, with a nice take different from south Asian. I'd guess that was a west African vibe, but I don't have the experience to know for sure. Get the brown rice like I did, for some added flavor over white. And the warm slaw melds it all together. I also added a couple of samosas - one veggie for my wife and one meat for me. Again...full of flavor. read more

Chez Ali - Sampler platter (jerk chicken & curry chicken) with samosas - Senegalese Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Your friends will all contest about their favorite restaurant in the City Foundry. And for good reason - there's usually a pick for everyone. But you're gonna have to decline their opinion because we all know the People's Champ here: Chez Ali. Chez Ali is Afro-Caribbean cuisine at its finest at a no-frills counter service stand. The place is really non-descript in the City Foundry, tucked away in the corner for who knows why (but honestly, great for the regulars like myself). The food here is marinated and spiced perfectly, you can taste the seasoning that has been dispersed to all of their food with love. Whether it's the Curry, Jerk, or Yassa chicken, you really cannot go wrong. Each provides flavor and will leave your tastebuds happy (especially the plantains). What else leaves me happy is the value - I can consistently say I've left full and with leftovers for the next couple of days. That in itself is a steal - getting some bomb food and a second helping when you know you're definitely too lazy to get the pots and pans out for the 573,281th time. I'm a big fan of Chez Ali, and I hope they continue to get the praise and recognition they deserve. The City Foundry is shaping to become a staple in STL, and I hope this place retains it's reign of the food stall throne. read more

I had the jerk chicken with rice and peas as well as cabbage. I then added plantains and a samosa Great portion and the flavor was authentic . I will skip the samosa next time . It wasn't crispy and A little bland read more

Really delicious food. Definitely the best cooking/food out of all the food hall stalls by far. I had the chicken combo plate which included the jerk chicken and the curry chicken and rice. The jerk chicken was really delicious and Chez Ali did not skimp on spices on flavors here. The curry chicken was equally delicious. I went with some friends and my plate from Chez Ali was by far the best out of everything ordered (and we've totally made our rounds by now...don't get me started on the food/quality/value of some of the other stalls...). One thing that kinda rubbed me the wrong/weird way and why I'm docking a star was that this chicken combo was advertised clearly on the chalkboard as a $15 or $16 (it's been over a month and i forget the exact dollar value) chicken combo meal but somehow I was charged $20+ when he rang me up. I didn't question it right away due to a long line of people waiting behind me. I'll have to re-visit again and make sure I get charged what I order the next time because the food really was delicious despite the high price tag, though the portion can possibly feed 1.5 to 2 people. read more

A cool afro-caribbean spot inside the foundry. We got the curry chicken plate with plantains. It was flavored well and the portions are generous. The chicken was so flavorful and fell right off the bone. A good portion of the plantains were burnt which took away from the flavor. The service is a bit slow, it took almost 20 minutes to get our food despite there only being 3 people in line. read more

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I didn't love the seating. They had picnic tables, but it's very spacious. The cabbage was bland but the jerk chicken was so good and spicy. The rice and beans were flavorful and spicy. Portion size was huge. Service that day was fast. I would recommend for sure. I've visited twice and no complaints. read more

They have the best oxtails ever. Cabbage was just ok but rice n peas delicious. Portions are huge. I really like the overall concept of the Foundry. Oxtail Plate read more

Just when I gave up on Caribbean food in stl I found this place and my taste buds are dancing read more

Chez Ali - Just when I gave up on Caribbean food in stl I found this place and my taste buds are dancing - Senegalese Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Got of to a bumpy start with wife not pleased about the rice she'd gotten with her curry chicken, but tall slim guy did everything within his ability to make it just as we imagined our experience to be. You have our green light I promise! Give them a go. read more

The food here is good but the last couple times I've been I have only gotten very small pieces of chicken that are mostly bone. It's an expensive plate for almost no meat. I'm not sure what's changed recently. :( read more

This place is my utmost favorite spot in The Foundry. The food is soulful and mind I say they do not spare the portions. I recently tried their chicken patties and my oh my . The servers are always happy and make the whole experience warm and welcoming. I should say, I do not like cabbage (personal choice) and feel they overcook the cabbage. The place is really laid back. Oh and they serve the food always hot! read more