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Grand Bistro

4.6 (83 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Leila S.

The food was amazing! Our server was nice. Ambiance was incredible and friendly! We will definitely be back!

Crispy tofu
Jaz M.

I enjoyed the crispy tofu and beef pho. I would get the tofu again and try something else next time. The pho was a little oily. They have some other dishes I'd try. The service was good and workers were friendly. One gentleman did a LOT of uncovered sneezing... They're a good place for dinner. Smaller and more condensed seating area. Give it a try.

Goi Cuon
Danielle P.

So happy that pho has returned to S. Grand! The ambiance is perfect for a cozy night out with friends, and our group of six was seated comfortably. The food came out quickly, and everyone loved their meals. I ordered the rice paper rolls and the vermicelli noodles with egg rolls, both delightful. The freshly squeezed lemonade truly is fresh, and on a cold night, a warm pot of tea pairs perfectly with the soups. Still smiling from the great time out.

Dani C.

This place is my comfort zone. I am literally there every week, because the good it is just amazing. The best pho in Saint Louis. The service is always a top tier. The place is cute, clean and with a wonderful full bar! My favorite dishes are the chicken/tilapia curry and of course the pho. I will always recommend this place at anytime!!!!

Pho with beef meatball and sliced beef and stir fried cai lan. Wonderful
Steve W.

I've been coming here a while. And never have had anything but a wonderful experience. Food is great and staff is even more wonderful. Please come see them. You won't be sorry

Stir fry noodles Mi Xao Mem
Trevor M.

To start we had an order of spring rolls and fried egg rolls. They were both delicious. The fried one came out a little too hot. I ordered the stir fry noodles and I loved every bite of it. It all tastes fresh and very flavorful. I can't recommend the food here any more. I can tell they put a lot of effort in making quality dishes with a good price point here. The service was very respectful, kind, patient, and delivered everything on time.

Grilled shrimp
Whitney S.

When it's soup season, Grand Bistro is THE place to be! Everything is great. Great service, great vibe, great drinks, and amazing food! I love their Seasoned Tofu, Grilled Shrimp, and their chicken pho! The chicken pho is literally 12/10

Bo Luc Lac

Best Vietnamese in the city. Outstanding food. Outstanding service. Cannot recommend this place enough.

Garlic shrimp
Sadie K.

I'm so glad I got to try this place! It used to be Pho Grand and it closed down a few years ago and I was so sad as I never got to go! But now it's open again! And omg was it delicious! I got the wonton soup which was so savory and yummy. And then I got the garlic sautéed shrimp. You can never go wrong! Both of my friends got pho and they LOVED it. Now I have to go back and get pho! The place is pretty small. And it was packed! There was a wait on a Wednesday night when we went! Which means it's good! Luckily we snagged some bar seats and didn't have to wait. Keep in mind there is only street parking along Grand, which can be tricky depending on the day/time of day. But it's well worth a visit!

Banh Xeo, Crispy crepe
Lori W.

I have an unreasonable emotional attachment to banh xeo. I can't seem to find it anywhere near my house these days.I was near downtown today and swung by the only place my most recent menu searches listed it. "Swung by" as in 30 minutes completely out of my way. So glad I did! The location is bistro modern and welcoming. Service was great- even though i was just getting carryout they seated me at the bar and offered me a glass of ice. especially nice since it's 94 degrees outside. My order of banh xeo, crispy crepe, was the absolute best I've had. Today is not going to satisfy a craving but create a longing for it again. Soon.

The beautiful and cozy dining room.
Valerie T.

It's still exactly the same except for a slight name change and updated decor. The owner and his wife were on the floor and could not have been nicer. They love their restaurant and it shows. He said it will always be Pho Grand to him. He helped us with menu selection and everything was delicious. I had the coconut curry. It was very good. He had a beef tenderloin soup but I don't remember the name. It was all good and lovely. Very happy they are back!!

Shaken beef
Kay S.

Amazing food. Got the beef pho and shaken beef with drinks, all winners. Staff super friendly, environment warm, definitely will be back!

Sara G.

Grand Bistro on South Grand is back, baby! Once known as Pho Grand, this spot was my ride-or-die in college. I used to get a vat of whatever I ordered and then eat on it for the week because I was poor. So when it tragically shuttered in 2023, I grieved. But now, it's risen like a spicy, noodly phoenix from the ashes. We kicked things off with the fresh spring rolls. Delicate rice paper hugging fresh veggies and shrimp. Then I got the spicy red chile shrimp, and yes, it had a kick, but not a call the fire department kick. Like more of a confident heel tap. And Jensen? She went full feral on her ramen. Girl was straight-up slurping like she was trying to find the secret to life at the bottom of the bowl. I asked how it was and she just gave me the look while inhaling noodles like a Dyson. Mad Respect. Anyway, this place is absolutely back in the rotation. I will be regularly haunting it again, lurking over a bowl of something delicious, pretending I don't see anyone I knew in college.

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Is the pho broth made with cilantro (soap, to us cursed with the gene)?

Most likely, but you might be able to ask them to leave it out, but I haven't ordered it before. So many items on the list.

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I came to Mai Lee with my cousin after reading about the restaurant in the book Matt's St. Louis…read moreFood Story, learning that it got national recognition when it was tapped as a semifinalist for Outstanding Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation. The expectation was high, and the restaurant delivered outstanding marks. The menu was huge (over 300 items) and we had no idea what to eat. No worries, the daughter of the proprietor, Sarah, was our server and without rushing, she thoughtfully asked questions to narrow down our options to the items she believed we would really like. She was very friendly and her recommendations hit the spot. I ordered a Banh Me Thit (56) and a Com Tom Thit Trung (74). The Banh Me had very fresh bread and I enjoyed every bite. The Com Tom Thit Trung was very good, just what I expected. Throughout our meal, Sarah would stop by to check on us and we also chatted about the restaurant and its' history (since I saw an article in St. Louis Magazine framed to the wall). One of my rules-of-thumb of good hospitality at a restaurant is if leftovers are boxed up for you. At the end of the meal, Sarah's brother cleared the table and boxed up the food. If you want authentic food with great service backed by a rich storyline with 40 years of history in St. Louis, check out Mai Lee!

This is one restaurant that my husband and I can always agree upon when we are out. Couples, you…read moreknow the car conversations, right? Well you can't go wrong here. When you walk in you are always greeted with a smile. The seating is quite close but not so close you cannot walk through. Tables and booths. Very clean and well kept. Your order can be family style or individual. Family style allows you to share tea and big serving bowls of soups. Now for the good stuff. The menu is varied with authentic or Americanized "Asian" stirfry and egg rolls. The Pho is outstanding! My goodness, the flavors of the broth, with added ingredients from chicken and beef to vegetarian. What brings it home are the side dishes of flavor bombs they serve along side: jalapeños, bean sprouts, and Thai basil. Add it to the soup and the noodles seem to envelope it all with an explosion of flavor as you slurp even to the last drop. And grab those last leaves or noodles with your chopsticks. It's worth every bite. I highly recommend Mai Lee, as it is at the top of our all-time favorites list.

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3.7
(61 reviews)
4.8 mi

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!

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Joyful House Vietnamese Cuisine And Seafood

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4.4
(71 reviews)
0.9 mi
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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.

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Ca Ro Phi Chien - Fried Tilapia Fish
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4.3
(345 reviews)
2.0 mi
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What a mouth watering adventure! I was visiting STL and had a local friend pick our restaurant…read more She knows I love Asian cuisine, like her, so she chose this authentic Thai spot. Issa, our server, was very knowledgeable with his recommendations. Everything we ordered was fantastic! The only thing I didn't really care for were the tiny dried shrimp in the papaya salad (just a personal preference). We had 3 appetizers: rolls, crab Rangoon and papaya salad. There were 4 of us and we ordered 5 entrees: 2 curries, pad Thai, and spicy thai basil fried rice. I wish I was able to eat more, as I was leaving the next morning and didn't have an opportunity to eat the many leftovers we had. I'll be back! I would suggest going early, (5:30ish) as Issa was the only server and the place was slammed by the time we left, 7:00ish

Drove out to the Grove to give this Thai spot at try. We love Sen downtown, & it is our go to, but…read morewe had been scouting out some of the other local favorites for Thai on Yelp, and this place had some impressive reviews. Parking was easily accessible on adjacent lots or on the street. The inside of the restaurant is modern and clean. It is an open concept, so you can see a portion of the kitchen from the seats. My party of 5 was seated immediately by a hostess who gave me the vibe that she neither loved or hated her job...she was just sort of there. It took 18 minutes for a server to show up at our table...By this time, I could have recited their menu! The party of 6 beside us finished their food, got their to go boxes, paid their tab, & chit chatted before we were even acknowledged. We were not the only ones who noticed that our party was being ignored/ overlooked because a lady in the party next to us (the party who had already paid) leaned over to me and said, I promise the food is worth the wait. Hence we stayed... When the waiter brought our water, we went on and ordered our appetizers. We asked if he would go on and take our entree orders. My son ordered pad Thai, one daughter drunken noodles, the other daughter fried rice, my husband and I fried rice and drunken noodles... The waiter then told us, we don't have drunken noodles, the noodles did not come in on the delivery order (I get it, not your fault), but we were confused because nothing was said about those dishes not being available when we sat down as well as when my daughter ordered drunken noodles (which come to find out he had written that part of the order down wrong)... My husband asked if they could just substitute a different type of noodles from one of the other noodle dishes into the drunken noodles, and the waiter said that the noodles in the drunken noodles were large and flat. My husband reiterated to the server that we knew that and asked the question again. The server gave the same response. I am not sure if his intent was to be condescending or if his comprehension was that poor, but with service like that, I have little faith in the quality of the food... By this time, things were beyond frustrating, so we got up and left. We ended up at Sen Thai and had a great meal. Guess we will have to continue to do some Yelp research on other quality Thai restaurants in STL...Chao Baan will remain a mystery for us!

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