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    Hsu's Hunan Yu

    3.6 (87 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    HSU'S HUNAN YU ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    General Tso's Chicken*
    Anesia E.

    Tonight was my first time trying Hsu's Hunan Yu and it was really tasty! Definitely some of the better sauces, overall the food was light and didn't make me feel exhausted after eating. The sauces were packed with flavor without being overbearing. General Tao Chicken : the sauce wasn't too spicy but had lots of flavor. The peppers were a nice touch. I liked that the broccoli was separate but there was a chunk of ginger I bit into that surprised me. Overall 4/5 for flavors. The chicken was slightly over cooked but it didn't drastically impact the overall dish. Orange chicken : this sauce was great! It was light and not to vinegary or a citrus bomb. The chicken was slightly over cooked but again, not making the dish inedible. 4/5 The plain fried rice was my favorite. Simple yet had lots of flavor and was cooked perfectly. 5/5 Egg rolls : another light item but sooo good. Mine was the perfect amount of crunch and it had an even temperature throughout and overall tasty. 5/5 Egg Drop soup : again, light but lots of flavor. It wasn't as warm as I liked for only an 8 minute drive home but still good. 4/5 Something did spill in the bag on the car ride home but I feel like that's a chance you always take when ordering Chinese take out. We paid cash but online accepts credit cards as well. No dine-in, either delivery or carry out. Customer service was friendly and the establishment was clean. Hsu's Hunan Yu will definitely be in our takeout rotation.

    Sesame Chicken
    Olivia P.

    Three stars for the food, one additional star for being open on Monday and until 10pm in a post-Covid world. The good: our takeout order was ready very quickly and was fresh and hot when we arrived. The sesame chicken was very good and the pieces were gigantic, there was enough for two extremely filling meals; I also kind of loved that the broccoli was served on the side and there was so much of it! Usually you'll get maybe two pieces as a garnish at other spots. My husband got a shrimp st. paul and said it was an 8.5/10. It also came on an everything bun which was really interesting and he said it set it off. He also enjoyed his shrimp fried rice. I also subbed my white rice for fried, it was fine. Nothing over the top tasty but I've also had much worse. Affordable for the amount of food we got. Apparently the gentleman at the register was very nice (I waited in the car). The bad: hardly "bad" but the egg roll while crispy, had very little flavor and the crab rangoons didn't have any crab flavor. Just cream cheese - like just cream cheese. I love a savory rangoon, but there was no chive, garlic, or anything. All in all, we're satisfied. It probably won't become our go-to spot, but in a pinch on a Monday it does the trick.

    Chicken Chow Mein

    Chicken chow mein was not what I was expecting. They had the chicken on the side with fried wonton strips. Very misleading as I was expecting pan fried noodles mixed with chicken and vegetables. Won't be ordering this again. The egg roll was good though.

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    4 months ago

    St. Louis County's BEST Chinese food...hands down. Their special low neon is so delicious and General Tso Chicken...unbelievable!

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    Best Chinese food in St. Louis!!! The pot stickers and the egg rolls are the beeessstt!!!

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    Good local Chinese food with good quick service! Nice, reasonably priced variety on the menu.

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    No ambiance, but excellent and reasonably priced food for delivery and take out. Delivery always punctual and friendly. And still hot!

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    Hsu's Hunan Yu is delicious, cheap, and fast. The perfect place to get takeout. Just be aware that they don't have any seating.

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    Have been ordering carryout Chinese from HHY for a longtime. Food is always good, fast and reasonably priced. You will ho back!

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    3 years ago

    Quick decision. Easy ordering and it was worth it. The orange chicken and egg rolls were amazing. You won't be disappointed

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    Their Mongolian and general tso are very good. Crab Rangoon is average. Decent prices.

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    Chilispot

    Chilispot

    4.5
    (317 reviews)
    9.5 mi
    $$

    Been here a few times now and it is one of the most authentic Chinese spots in the city. Brought my…read moreChinese friends along and they fully approved and you can tell just by the crowd in there. Weekday visits are pretty chill but weekend dinner time gets busy, just something to plan around. Also a heads up on parking, the lot isn't very big so when it's packed it can be tough to find a spot. Would recommend carpooling if you can. I have a pretty low spice tolerance but there are still so many delicious dishes to choose from if you look around the menu. The soups are so hearty and comforting. Insider tip: the tofu egg dish is not on the menu but ask for it anyway. It is so worth it and the best way I can describe it is like eating a savory cloud puff. So unique and so good. The service is always super efficient, food comes out fast, and the staff will get you in and out. Every single dish I've had has been full of flavor and nothing has missed yet. Would absolutely come back and highly recommend.

    We stopped at Chilispot for a family lunch and overall enjoyed our meal…read more The dumplings were a favorite at our table, while the spicy chicken was my personal standout. It was excellent and had just the right amount of heat. I also enjoyed the smoky ham fried rice, although it lacked the distinct smoky aroma I was expecting. Some of the other dishes didn't quite land for me. The fish soup wasn't my favorite, and the beef noodle soup wasn't especially memorable. The cumin lamb, however, was better than expected and ended up being one of the stronger dishes we ordered. That said, the service was friendly, the portions were generous, and there are plenty of interesting options on the menu. I'd definitely come back to try some different dishes next time.

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    The dining table with the menu.
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    Chicken Chefs Special Stir Fried Chicken 1804
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    New China

    New China

    4.3
    (146 reviews)
    6.9 mi
    $

    It was a mistake to try Chinese food on Christmas Day. I hadn't planned ahead and hadn't gotten…read moregroceries, and a Jewish friend of mine mentioned his Chinese food tradition, so I figured I'd give this place a shot. Maybe they're fine on other days, but it took two and a half hours for my meal to be ready, long after the quoted time online. I sat outside in my car for a while when I went to pick it up, and the place was totally packed with people waiting for their food. Perhaps they should have capped orders or something? I'm sure they were exhausted and working nonstop. The pepper chicken was pretty good, except it was missing the egg I paid to add, as well as the rice. After waiting so long, I was really annoyed about the order missing the extras. It was an extra $5 to order online, too. I'm giving them grace because they were way overworked that night, and the food was pretty good. But they definitely need to cap orders or give more accurate time estimates. There were a lot of furious (probably hangry) people there who left without their orders.

    So, I got delivery, pretty late...the food was hot and fresh! It was delicious, and I literally got…read morethree meals out of my one order of General Tso's chicken. And they include a free small side! I got crab Rangoon, then ordered another order of it, knowing that a small side wouldn't be enough. To my surprise, in total, even if I had not gotten the extra couple of pieces, it would have been enough! And their crab Rangoon is also delicious! I will definitely be ordering from then again! I've been looking for a new Chinese spot that delivers on Sunday, since that's apparently the only day I crave Chinese food, and most restaurants are closed on Sunday, which is another reason why I really like this place!!!

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    C12. Sweet and Sour Pork combo
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    9. Fried Dumpling
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    Movoc

    Movoc

    4.5
    (45 reviews)
    9.1 mi

    This is one of my go-to spots for a hangout, it's wonderful. There's enough seating, and the hotpot…read moreis easily shareable. I flinch whenever I hear the "movoc" and I get so excited I want to throw up whenever someone suggests going to movoc for a hangout. There are lots of toppings to choose from, and I think that the concept of hot pot price by weight just like FroYo is fun and unique. Service is fast, and clean. The hot pot was delicious and not too spicy and the sauces they had to offer were very delicious as well. Not too salty. It's a wonderful place, whether you go alone or with friends.

    This was my first experience at a hot pot by the pound restaurant. I've only been to all you can…read moreeat hot pot restaurants, so I was excited to try this place out. Apparently, I wasn't the only one because this place got packed by 6p on a weekday! The line was out the door. It can be a little confusing for a first time goer as you enter the place and grab a bowl to select the ingredients you want to eat. The minimum weight that you have to buy is 0.9 lbs, but you really won't know how much your bowl weighs until you get up to the cashier and put it on the scale. My bowl was underweight my first time through, so I went back to grab more ingredients. If I had to guess the minimum cost for a 0.9 lb bowl, it's probably about $16, which is a pretty good price for a hot pot. My bowl weighed about 0.97 and it was way more than I could comfortably eat. The next decision you have to make after you have selected your ingredients is the base and spicy level. I went with #1 Oil splash spicy soup at medium spice level. Now, I enjoy spicy foods, but this was at the upper limit of enjoyability. Although tasty, I think the oil in the broth got to be too much and I will want to try a different base next time. After you pay for your food, you get a number which you take to a table of your choosing and wait for your bowl to come out (they cook it for you). There is a drinking water station next to the free rice station, which was around the corner from the complimentary pickled vegetable station. Overall, positive experience and I would return for more. .|\---/| | @_@ | ..\_^_/..2026

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    Sour and spicy.
    Sour and spicy.
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