I ordered the spicy pork belly over rice. Taste is 5/5. The pork belly is perfectly tender. True to the dish's name, the sauce definitely has a spicy kick but not too spicy that it overwhelms the taste. It pairs really well with the rice. The egg and cilantro are nice touches to the dish. If the dish were a tad cheaper (priced at $19), I'd be an even bigger fan. But not unreasonable and taste is completely worth it - reminiscent of home cooking or Taiwanese comfort food (Lu rou fan) which is my favorite. I would definitely order again! read more

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This place is so modern and clean! Their menu is very simple so it's easy to decide what to get. We ordered all 3 of their appetizers and got the beef noodle soup. The lettuce wraps were sooo flavorful 10/10. Next time I come I want to try the chicken noodle dish! Also highly recommend the Vietnamese coffee! The owners are so nice and friendly. read more

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Overall Rating: 4.4 -------------------------- Tips -------------------------- Parking - Street parking -------------------------- Breakdown -------------------------- Price: **** - Although costly, the item is valuable enough to justify the price. Food & Drink: ***** Spicy Pork Belly & Rice - The pork belly is tender and has a delectable taste. Dou Dou's Beef Lettuce Wraps - Beef tastes deliciously savory, slightly salty, and perfectly complements the crisp lettuce. Customer Service: *** - Nobody checks up on you while you are eating to see how you're doing - I had to ask for a refilled bottle of water as it was not provided to me. Ambiance: ***** Cleanliness: ***** Each category is rated on a scale of 0 to 5 stars. The overall rating is rounded. -------------------------- Disclaimer -------------------------- I am not a professional critic, but this review is based on my experience. I assure you that my evaluation is unbiased and not influenced by any form of compensation from the establishment. I aim to provide an objective and truthful assessment to help those seeking an informed review. read more

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The food was super delicious! We ordered to go, but next time we will eat in as I think it'll be even better. The vibes felt like we were sitting in someone's home while they cooked us dinner. We will definitely be back! read more

Total hidden gem! I only stumbled upon this restaurant when driving down a side street after leaving Parker's Table. This is a tiny Vietnamese restaurant tucked along side the Cheshire Hotel. As of March 2021, you need to call your order in and then pick up in about 30 minutes. There is a parking lot in the rear of the building and parking along the street on Clayton. There is a driveway on the side of the building that connects the rear lot with Clayton. If you are on Clayton, you'll be able to see their outdoor patio dining. Call when you arrive in the parking lot for curbside service. I had arrived early so I went to the door. They said they would bring it out and I didn't need to wait inside. Very friendly service! We tried both the DouDou Beef Noodle Soup (beef pho) and the spicy lemongrass beef noodle soup. Both entrees were $16. Since we ordered our food to go, the thinly shaved beef was served raw on top of the noodles. The same container had cilantro and peppers. The lemongrass soup also had green onions as a garnish. Both broths were boiling hot and served in a separate container. When you get home, just add the raw meat to the hot broth. Since the meat is sliced so thinly, it should cook in a matter of seconds. I thought the portion sizes were generous. I couldn't fit the entire portion of broth/meat/noodles into a large cereal bowl, so I had enough leftovers for the next day. My partner was able to eat it all in one sitting. Completely out of the ordinary for me, I didn't order spring rolls (gasp)! The description of the rice rolls was too enticing to pass up: steamed rice rolls filled with ground pork, mushrooms, and onions, topped with steamed pork. Served with 2 containers of sweet and sour dressing on a huge fresh bed of mixed greens. And not wimpy wilted greens, but enough for a salad. Three come to an order for $13. The prices do seem high, but over the phone, I was not given an option to tip. So, in that case, the price was appropriate. read more

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Dou Dou Cafe is a hidden gem that I'm so glad someone told me about! The restaurant is small, clean, and convenient to get to. The food is fresh and delicious! I loved my spring rolls and beef lettuce wraps and can't wait to go back for pho! I'd highly recommend! read more

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Delicious beef noodle soup! My partner tried the spicy lemongrass beef noodle soup and that was also good. We ordered take out on a cold day and the temperature of the soup was still pretty hot. Would 100% eat here again because the soups were super tasty. Price point is a bit high, that's my only complaint. read more

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Food expensive for portions Atmosphere was clinical and unwelcoming Food served cold Service was great read more

The service, food, and ambiance are all amazing! I could not have asked for better spring rolls. Best spring rolls in St. Louis! If you're looking for a fantastic Vietnamese meal, this is the place! read more

The service and the food was excellent. The staff were incredibly accommodating. I could eat anything on their menu and one time I ordered a very delicious spicey ramen bowl and when I was having a hard time dealing with how spicey it was, they immediately brought me Kleenex's and water. Btw the spicey ramen was still delicious! It was so nice to experience this tasty food and I could enjoy anything on the menu. Please check them out! read more

Our first time coming here. It's a quaint, small, family place. Prices are a little higher than other places but the food is fresh and delicious. Really tasty and the owner was so nice and engaged with a personal touch. The menu isn't expansive like a number of Vietnamese places but we tried three of the dishes and all were stellar. We ate outside because it was such a nice evening. We'll be back very soon and plan to be regular patrons. read more

Dou Dou Cafe - Chicken salad. Very good dish. Definitely will get again. - Cafes Near Me - Richmond Heights, Missouri

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This place is absolutely incredible. I just moved here from the SF Bay Area and STL is lucky to have this place. Best spring rolls I ever had in my life. You can genuinely tell this food is made with love. This is a straight up home cooked meal. I feel so incredibly blessed to have been able to find this place. I see people complaining about portions and other silly things. If you are experienced with Asian food you know how special this place is! The owner is also so sweet and wonderful! I can't recommend this place enough! read more

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Dou Dou Cafe is a small counter service Vietnamese restaurant located in a building that doesn't look like a restaurant from the outside, a block west of the Cheshire Hotel. The menu is very small, but fresh and delicious. Multiple phos and soups, spring rolls, lettuce wraps, pork belly bowl, etc. busy lunch spot. Quiet in the evening. We have spring rolls, tea and lettuce wraps. A little pricey, but good quality ingredients and Yum! Recommend read more

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Really disappointed in the beef pho soup. Noodles were not what was pictured and meet was just beef fat. My husband and I could barely eat it. :( price was really high as well for what we received. read more

IT is what it is. delicious, fresh, not always open when they say they are. I love Ramen. So the chicken raman workes for me. I would like to see them do a veg ramen. Mrs. DouDou is delightful. Dont you want to eat where you like the peeps? read more

Chicken soup on a cold day was perfect. A close walk worth it from the Cheshire on your next stay!

I visited here last weekend with my husband. We got 2 things (pork belly dish & spicy beef soup). The food was good but..most importantly it tasted like home. The pork belly dish especially reminded me of a homecooked dinner from an auntie of mine! Come here if you want to taste Vietnamese food that tastes like it is made at home with care (clean + honest taste with no MSG or enhancement). I recommend. read more

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Wonderful place with incredible hospitality and food. Can't recommend highly enough. The owners make you feel like you're part of the family and go above and beyond read more

This place is such an disappointment, I was on the way back to Chicago with my wife and 2 kids... the owner is very rude to my kids and told my kids not to scratch his new ikea table!! He brought a hot soup across my daughter face and when I asked him to walk around my daughter... he told me to get it myself!! I could have reported this issue to authorities since it involved my child's safety she could have been burn Very unprofessional and the food is really bad!! I'm Vietnamese I always love pho but this restaurant was giving a fake pho... i know they're not Vietnamese but at least learn how to make pho the right way!!!it was not even pho but some chicken soup with noodles and slice of beef!! I would not recommend this place to anyone!!! This place should have been closed a long time ago... let alone being so rude with really bad food read more

This is the real deal! We learned today that they've brought in two chefs from Vietnam to create an authentic menu. A hidden gem!

Best food there is! The owners are incredibly kind and sweet, as well as are able to make great food!

Spicy pork belly and beef lettuce wraps were amazing, great service, quaint restaurant. Worth checking out!

Food was exceptional! Her service was even better! A must try if you're in the STL area!

Best Vietnamese food I've eaten in St. Louis! Owners are so nice and welcoming. They recognize me every time I stop in. I eat here once a week--it's that good! My favorites are the beef noodle soup, spicy pork belly, and the shrimp spring rolls. So delicious! Check it out for yourself! read more

An excellent place owned by a nice family. Foods are fresh and yummy. They have a sparkling open kitchen, and you can see how your food is prepared. The owner is sooo nice. She shared us radishes she cooked for her family (this is not available every day, she makes this for her family family.) This place deserve more comments. read more

Dou Dou Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Richmond Heights, Missouri

Small Mom and Pop cafe with great taste in music. I learned there food is organic and fresh. Definitely do not skip out on the Hong Kong milk tea. It was smooth, sweet, and perfect for cold hands. The pork belly melts in your mouth and the spicy lemon grass soup was light but filling. We will be back again :)! read more

This place is a gem! We are visiting St. Louis and staying at The Cheshire. We got to town late, and by the time we checked in and got our luggage to our room the hotel restaurants were already done serving food. We saw there was a Qdoba half a mile up the road and it was a nice night, so we decided to walk. On our way we saw the "Open" sign on, so I walked over but when I pulled on the door it was locked. The owner, Donnal, unlocked the door and said "Come on in!" with a big smile. We were hesitant, because I don't like getting to restaurants when they're about to close, but he reassured us that they were just doing some dishes and watching the game and he'd love to have us. My husband and I both ordered the Spicy Pork Belly. As we waited the owner chatted with us and was very friendly. He told us that he is from Hong Kong and his wife is from Veitnam and the dishes they chose to serve are his favorites. Because of this, their menu has a limited number of items that he said she has perfected, and it shows! The food we were served is not the restaurant style Veitnamese food you get at most places, this food is fresh and tastes like your best friend's mom just served you her favorite dish. I saw that other's mentioned the price being high compared to other restaurants, I think the price is warranted based on the food quality. If you the chance, I definitely recommend Dou Dou Cafe! read more

I read the reviews for this restaurant and all I can say after having visited yesterday is that they are friends of the owner? Gal that waited on us was very sweet and nice but there are only five items on the menu. We ordered the chicken salad which consisted of a microwaved chicken breast with pepper on top and eight few crushed peanuts. There were a few rice noodles and lettuce with a vinegar honey sauce on the side. Chicken breast taste like it came out of the microwave. No spices or other enhancements on it. Paid $19 for this dish and it was totally not worth it. I would say there are other options to choose from for Vietnamese food... This one I will not be back to. read more

I ordered the spicy beef noodle soup. The amount of noodles and soup were so little that I would think the bowl would be for a 5 year old. It tasted good but not enough! And it cost 18$ per tiny little bowl. I call this high way robbery! read more

The food is spectacular, fresh and delicious. The owner is extremely friendly, the inside is sparkling clean and as an extra perk, the kitchen design is open concept so you can watch your food being made in front of you! I've lived in the Demun neighborhood for years and have driven by countless times but finally decided to give Dou Dou Cafe a try this week. Let's just say I've already returned two days later for more! I definitely would recommend! read more

We wandered over from the Cheshire. Simple atmosphere. Friendly staff and Great food made fresh.

Authentic Vietnamese cuisine in a pleasant, Clayton-friendly setting. Limited menu, but they will work with you if you have dietary restrictions. Delicious! read more

I had the spicy beef pho and my wife had the regular beef pho. Both were excellent and met my fairly high standards for what it should taste like, even with me taking the meals home and preparing them there. The ingredients were fresh and crisp, the broth was flavorful and those dishes would stand up with many of the significant more expensive Asian/Vietnamese restaurants where I have dined in St. Louis and in Washington DC. The spring rolls that I ordered as an appetizer were fresh and well prepared, without sogginess and they stood up well to the hoisin sauce and minimally spicy pepper sauce. I would definitely come back again and would look forward to trying the pork belly which looks delicious in the photos present on yelp! It is difficult to impress me as a foodie. However, I am impressed with my dishes. read more

I was staying at the Cheshire Inn and looking for a nearby restaurant to grab lunch. Yelp directed me to Dou Dou Cafe which is the absolute closest restaurant for lunch, near the hotel... And 10 yards west of the Cheshire Inn! Not only was it the closest, but I have to say it was, perhaps the best option in the local vicinity. I arrived, just as the owner was opening the restaurant. We had a nice conversation about her restaurant and the pride she takes in providing an organic and gluten-free menu. I was in the mood for something light, so she directed me to the beef lettuce wraps. The beef is prepared to be sweet and sour. It was tender and juicy. The lettuce was fresh and crispy and included an assortment of other greens. Despite it being billed as on the "lighter" side, it still filled me up. The restaurant is a simply decorated and very clean. If you are in the area, I highly recommend stopping by to sample the fare at Dou Dou Cafe! read more

The owners were extremely pleasant. Lettuce wraps were very good but a little pricey. read more

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DouDou never disappoints. The quality and flavors are the best I've had in Vietnamese food in St. Louis and everything is healthy, cooked fresh every day. The entrees are large, and a good value, since I often have leftovers to eat the next day. I think the prices are competitive, quality unsurpassed, so the choice is easy! read more

We've eaten here a few times and the food has been great every time. The soups are authentic, hot, spicy, and tasty. Service is very friendly. Definitely recommend this restaurant if you're in the Forest Park area! read more

Unprofessional owner, subpar food. If you like rude and bland this is the place for you, otherwise, don't bother

Walked by this restaurant recently and decided to give it a try - so glad I did. I ordered the Spring Rolls, the Spicy Lemongrass Beef Noodle Soup, and the Spicy Pork Belly & Rice as a carryout (for 2 people). Each dish was freshly prepared and super delicious. My first time there, but certainly won't be my last. read more

Delightful place. Food was awesome and delicious. Fresh, no MSG and not salty. The entire family was charming, took time to sit at our table and talk and share their story. The young son has a bright future in sales! Wasn't like eating in a restaurant but rather like having dinner with friends. Congrats on your wonderful new venture. Thank you for making our evening special and sharing your opening day joy with us. read more