We were super excited to get some filipino food in STL. It is cute restaurant with trendy vibes. They have a cute photo wall. Service was good. Everything was authentic and so yummy. - Lumpia (5/5): Perfectly crispy, so good. - Dinaguan (4.5/5): This is one of my favorite filipino dishes. Super savory, garlicy, delicious. Good portion size. - Sisig plate (3.5/5): Good flavors, but I wish the sisig was more crispy. - Lechon kawaii (4/5): Quite fatty and delicious. Refreshing side veggie/fruit salad. - Pancit (4/5): Love how savory, citrusy, tasty the noodles are. - Flan (5/5): The best, so sweet and dense. Must try. read more

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What a cute little Filipino spots to eat a delicious lunch! Went here with a couple of friends while we were in town for a conference and at sisig, nilaga, and sinigang. Each of the dishes came with rice which was wonderful AND we had calamansi juice! The portion were big enough for each of us to try a little bit from everyone. It was so nice! The lumpia was delicious too! It came up with 6 pieces. One of the highlights was the ambiance. It was so cute when you walk in, you see a sign that says "Kain Tayo" and it is just so warm and inviting! They also had a karaoke set-up. I wish I knew sooner, but you just have to ask to sing, and they'll let you! How awesome is that?! I would definitely go back, just to have that fun experience! The food came out with not too long of a wait, considering how busy they were, so that was really nice too. The server kindly separated our checks too. This restaurant is a gem for FIlipino food, and I was a proud FIlipina American enjoying this meal during my time in St. Louis, for sure! Would definitely recommend for all! read more

My husband found Kain Tayo when he was searching for a Filipino Restaurant for us to try. Since then, this restaurant owned by a very nice, down-to-earth and sweet lady and chef named Sally became our family's favorite! We've been here prolly 8-10 times for the last 5 months! Their menu's pretty straightforward and would definitely bring you back home! We tried almost everything on their menu and I could personally vouch on how everything's nothing but scrumptious! My husband's favorite though is the fried pompano! And today, we chose this restaurant for my birthday lunch! The whole crew came out when we were abt to leave and sang happy birthday while holding an ube flan cake. It made my day even more special! They wouldn't just treat you like a regular customer but more of a family!!! KUDOS KAIN TAYO TEAM! MARAMING SALAMAT PO SA INYO FOR MAKING US FEEL AT HOME EVERYTIME WE DINE IN! Sa marami-rami pa po nating pagsasama at pagsasaluhan! read more

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It was such a unique experience dining at the Kamayan event at Kain Tayo. I have always wanted to be invited to a Filipino feast and it was everything and beyond my expectation. The presentation on the feast on the banana leaves was so beautiful. The food was amazing and the portion was so filling. The karaoke portion of the night was a delightful treat and very entertaining. I had a wonderful time with my friends and the people that I met during the dinner. It truly felt like a wholesome community experience that we came together to celebrate. I'm so happy that they hosted this event and would definitely return for the next! PS: Price for the Kamayan feast was around $33 per person plus tax. I was so full at the end of the night. read more

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The service was great. Definitely authentic. Crisp on the fish was exceptional. Really neat interior and decorations. The presentation on all fod was fantastic. We will certainly return. read more

Kain Tayo - Whole fried pompano and pancit sisig. - Pan Asian Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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This is the second time I had been here. It was delicious. I love the space. It's very bright. This time I got the vegetarian pancit. My wife got the chicken adobo, and of course we got lumpia. Everything was great! I will say, if you're in a hurry, maybe go somewhere else. From the time we got there until the time we got our food was about an hour. It might take that long to cook, if they are cooking to order, but it really took way too long. Do it!!! read more

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Kain Tayo just opened! I was really surprised to find that a Filipino restaurant even exists in St. Louis to be honest. I didn't think there would be enough of a Filipino community in St. Louis to open such a restaurant, but I am delighted nonetheless. Came on a weekend lunch and the place was packed - they told me I had to wait 45 minutes for a table of 4, but ultimately we only waited 15 minutes which was nice. - Pancit - The flavors were fantastic, but it honestly reminded me more of Taiwanese pan-fried vermicelli noodles than Filipino-style pancit. It seemed too soy-sauce based rather than the spice they typically use for the dish. Also, the pork was just a bit too fatty for me. However, I really appreciate how many vegetables they have in the dish and it was tasty nonetheless. - Halo Halo - I haven't had halo halo in years so I was really excited to try it again. I really appreciate how many different ingredients they packed into the dish. I do wish there was slightly more flan and beans as it was very ice heavy. To be honest, I feel like I like the melted version of halo halo a lot more when the ube ice cream is all incorporated with the condensed milk rather than when its in its shaved ice version as it gave me too much of a brain freeze. Overall, I'm happy that there is a Filipino restaurant in St. Louis but I wouldn't say that its the most authentic Filipino food I have ever eaten. Also, after sitting down and ordering, we waited 45 minutes for our food - hence the 3 stars. I feel like I should cut them some slack as they just opened, but it really was quite a bit of time. read more

Kain Tayo - Pancit - Pan Asian Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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This place seems pretty authentic! We split the lumpia, then I got the pancit bihon and boo got the pork adobo. We both thought all of it was yummy. The lumpia was perfectly hot & crispy. The service was great. The ambience was cool too; nicely decorated and with music in the background. Overall I recommend this place and will return whenever I get a lumpia or pancit craving. read more

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I'm so glad I got to check this place out opening week! Great new spots are opening and our downtown is continuously growing! Love that Kain Tayo is one of the new great spots that opened. We ordered the: * Lechon Kiwali * Lumpia * Sinigang * Chicken Adobo * Halo Halo Everything was delicious and hearty! My favorite was the Lechon Kiwali with their Sally's salsa. The Sinigang was great...it was just my least favorite. Make sure you eat all the meat/chicken dishes while it's warm. It wasn't as great when cooled down. Definitely recommended! If I can give the restaurant any advice: Recommend providing couple pescatarian or vegetarian plates for those who want to join the party. read more

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Oh man... every time I come here it just gets better and better. The food is absolutely amazing. You can really tell that the staff and family that is this place really puts their soul into every dish. The Chicken adobo is amazing and tender. The lumpia is always piping hot and crispy. YOU MUST GET THE UBE ICE CREAM WOW OH WOW! I couldn't even wait to take a picture before I ate half of it. The staff is so kind. Kitchen staff walking around ask how the food is. This is definitely the # 1 place for Filipino food in the Lou! You have to check out Kain Tayo!!! read more

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Parked at a nearby lot, for free. The sitting area is fairly expansive, with a no frills, clean look. It was a chilly day and it seemed a bit chilly inside as well. I was promptly seated and offered a menu and drink. Drink options are a bit limited - canned Pepsi products (only $1!!!) and water. Menu features some interesting dishes. I am not familiar with a lot of Filipino dishes, so many options were new to me. I went with the lumpia and the Pancit. Lumpia was hot and tasty served with a simple sweet chili sauce. The Pancit was served fresh and hot. The flavor of the Pancit was decent. Overall, nice Filipino sauce flavor (not sure what brought the flavor) and meat and veggies were cooked well. I would have liked more sauce and liberally more veggies in the dish. I ate it all and felt satisfied. Service was friendly, but I could tell they were bustling hard to keep up. Overall, I would rate this a 3.7. read more

Kain Tayo - Pancit - Pan Asian Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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I can't possibly rate every dish I've tried in 5 visits with family a perfect 5 when compared to my mom's cooking back home but Kain Tayo is worth taking the 35-min drive to dine on Filipino foods and invite Caucasian friends over. We've tried different dishes and desserts and most were satisfactory. Pompano is perfectly fried, a mainstay for my hubby. My sons liked their sisig, Bicol express and beef pares. Wish their pancit bihon is consistently as good as the one time we found it excellent. I requested their pancit palabok days in advance for when I invited a friend for lunch and it was so good that my friend is planning to invite a mutual friend next time. She would like to know, however, if KT uses MSG because her friend can't have MSG. May they request their orders to be MSG-free? A reply will be appreciated! Thank you! read more

Kain Tayo - Our craving for pancit palabok finally satisfied; was excellent, our favorite among 5 entrees! Thanks, Sally, for granting our request! - Pan Asian Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

First time trying Filipino food and I'd say this was the place to do it. The place e was spotless clean and had a nice early dinner crowd. I'm told the neighborhood is in the revitalization stages and there isn't really anything around to draw visitors. It's a quick ride from the Arch and Ballpark. The food was excellent, definitely homemade. The waiter, and the rest of the staff, possibly family, was very freindly and helped us by describing the dishes and even how to eat it. It was a very warm type of experience to be slightly out of your element and have the waiter and others make suggestions ro make sure you enjoy the food. Everyone said goodbye as we were leaving. We got a slice of ube flan cake for dessert. It was very good. I wish I could remember the dishes we ordered but it doesn't much matter because everything was very good and would order anything off od the menu. read more

Kain Tayo - Pan Asian Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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I've given this place a couple tries since I'm from SoCal and there's not really any filipino food in STL. But they really need to figure out their service. My boyfriend and I waited 45 minutes for our food (they weren't busy and their staff were just walking around we made eye contact and asked just once about it). When we got our food it was cold...they couldn't even reheat it for us. They only have timely service if you know the owner but otherwise expect to wait a longgg time. The price is way too expensive for the portion as well, I'm surprised people return. Unfortunately I would not recommend at all for anything on their menu. read more

I was there last night for dinner, the ambience is nice, so excited to try this restaurant for the first time, I don't mind the long wait but when the food arrived I was so appalled to see the serving size of the dishes and especially the prices, I just couldn't justify the size of the serving to me this overpriced. The tastes are okay. Not so sure if I will come. read more

This place is delicious! Had the sinigang there and it did not miss! Sisig was hitting! Even had some bili bilo (warmed up) it was amazing. Highly recommend if your looking for some filipino comfort food! read more

Kain Tayo - Pan Asian Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

This was a great find in the heart of St Louis. Rare to find Filipino restaurants in smaller cities so I went twice to try different menu items. I ordered the pork sinagang which is one of my faves and the bistek Tagalog the second time. The sinagang was my fav out of the 2. Appetizer wise I did get both types of lumpia and the Shanghai version was my fave. You must realize though that this is not a fast food restaurant so be prepared to wait a little bit in order to get this delicious food. Highly recommend. read more

Amazing !! The staff are friendly and attentive, love this! We went with our grown kids & every dish was really tasty, perfect portions, affordable, delicious & fast service, can not wait to go back, unfortunately it is not in our neighborhood but worth the trip. The dishes we had consist of Chef Sally's Sisig, Lechon Kawali, Caladereta, Halo Halo, Lumpia - all the dishes hot, full of flavors and perfect crispy texture. This little adorable restaurant is inviting & clean. read more

Kain Tayo - Chef Sally's Sisig - incredibly delicious - Pan Asian Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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This place is AMAZING!! We got the Pancit the Sinagong and the Lumpia and they were all perfect! I have eaten a lot of Philippino food and this stuff is pretty authentic and delicious. The staff was super helpful and the restaurant looks really cool! I ordered stuff to go but I will be back to eat in the restaurant for sure! Highly recommend for those who are lovers of Philippino food and this is an awesome place to try if you have never had it! read more

Kain Tayo - Pancit lumpia sinagong - Pan Asian Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I moved to STL a couple of weeks ago, and each day, I take it as it goes and explore every nook of this city, whether it be coffee shops, restaurants, or parks. I found this place recently as I was craving Filipino food. I saw that it was only a few minutes drive! I visited this restaurant, which was not too busy when I arrived. I got seated close to the front entrance (I had a full view of the dining area!). The server was super friendly and attentive to me as a guest. I ordered two entrees and a dessert. I ordered bistek and lechon kawali; I ordered leche flan for the dessert, and then I had calamansi juice (this is a must!) The bistek was perfectly cooked with enough onions, beef, and a little sauce to cover your white rice- so good! As for the lechon kawali was fried enough to be crispy but still not too fried to be hard to chew and eat. The calamansi juice was so sweet, but it was alright to flush down the strong taste of my meals. My Filipino food craving was satisfied. I ended my dinner with the typical Filipino version of leche flan (omg, it was so, so good, just how I remembered it back home). This restaurant will be one of my go-to places for Filipino food during my stay here in STL. I highly recommend this place for whoever wants to try good traditional Filipino food in the STL! read more

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We had such a lovely lunch at Kain Tayo. The restaurant was well decorated with many indoor plants giving such a great vibe. Service was great and inviting. Food came out pretty quickly and delicious. I ordered lumpiang Shanghai for starter, deep fried pompano, chicken adobo for entree, Ube ice cream and leche flan for dessert. I really liked the fried fish and lumpiang - very crispy and tasty. My toddler loved the chicken adobo a lot - chicken was tender and flavorful. We literally had food coma after our lunch. I really wanted to try their pork skewers but they only serve on Saturdays. I didn't enjoy my desserts much. They were overly sweet to my linking. I was also used to the texture and flavor of Vietnamese caramel flan so leche flan wasn't really for me. Price was fair, good portion. Street parking was easy for me, but it can be hard during dinner time/weekend. We'll definitely come back for other items that I am wanting to try. read more

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Service was fast and friendly. The food was hot and fresh it felt and taste like home. The restaurant ambiance was cozy and warm felt like i was at my lola's house cooking my favorite dishes will always recommend 10/10 read more

Kain Tati is located in Midtown, St. Louis and the neighborhood is becoming more of a trendy area. Plenty of street parking but also a lot behind the restaurant. The restaurant recently moved into this location so they are still decorating. The staff were helpful and friendly. We ordered lumpia, pancit, kiwali, baka, and halo halo. Everything was delicious. My favorites were the lumpia, baka, and halo halo. The atmosphere was pretty lively. The wait staff was very attentive and friendly. I would definitely go back. read more

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Excellent customer service, made me feel at home and very welcome. It's a home away from home! Definitely would recommend this my friends and family read more

Kain Tayo - Sisig! - Pan Asian Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Yum, YUM, YUMMMM! My brother and I gave Kain Tayo a try yesterday and it did not disappoint. The service is great everyone was so nice and quickly got you want you needed. Now let's talk about the food! Soo good and everything was fresh and hot. Bursting with flavor the more we watched dishes come out the more we wanted to order I will 1000% be back for more. We had the Pancit noodle dish and it was great, hot, yummy veggies well seasoned pork and chicken. When I dance it's good, and my shoulders were shimmying the entire time. Try this place out! read more

Kain Tayo - Pancit stir fry noodles - Pan Asian Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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So. Good. I ended up devouring my plate. The pork belly bits were juicy on the inside with a crispy outside. Dipped in the sweet/savory sauce, they were the perfect bite. The salad was refreshing, though I felt the red onion was a tad overpowering. A superbly well-balanced plate. I will definitely be coming back! The server seated us quickly and helped us pick out items from the menu. On point service with quick water refills too. The space itself was clean with lofty ceilings. Felt more of an industrial space, but the added green wall and decorations helped spruce it up. They also had what looked like a karaoke set up in the corner which was just playing music videos during my lunch there. read more

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Some of the best Filipino food coming from a fellow Filipino. Everyone was so nice. The environment was very friendly and super nice I would recommend really anything. Would definitely consider going here. read more

Beautiful space! I'm excited to have access to lumpia and pancit close to downtown St. Louis. read more

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Saw this place on my way to Beffas, and told myself to try it out. I know a little about Filipino cuisine, but not enough to comment. The place is a nice, medium size restaurant with a nice "happy" vibe when you come in. The waiter (Mac) will seat you, and I think the place gets its energy from this guy! He made it seem that he was looking forward to serving me! So after some assistance with the menu, I ordered the sizzling sisig (which comes with white rice). And halfway through, I ordered lumpia to go. I had never had sisig before, but I was truly missing out! The meat is crispy, and tender. Plus the over easy egg sets it off! Did I mention that it comes out on a sizzling cast iron skillet, and everyone comes out yelling! Pretty cool! I did try the lumpia before I left, and I thought maybe they overcooked them because of the darker skin, but they were AMAZING inside! Definitely filled with goodness! And if you're in the mood, they have a karaoke machine set up for you! 5 !!!! read more

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walked in and the karaoke was going strong! Food came out way faster and there wasn't a crazy wait. It was so delicious and hot and fresh. read more

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I decided to try this place out, and it coincidentally was their one year anniversary. The atmosphere seemed plain and simple but had extra decorations for the anniversary and a cook chopping what appeared to be roasted duck in the dining room. I ordered two mains, a sweet and sour soup with pork and veggies called Sinigang na Baboy and a chicken and pork hash called Chef Sally Sisig. My favorite was the sweet and sour broth. Maybe I'm just a sucker for those, but it was absolutely mind-blowing. You can tell all the food is fresh. They could have done a better job plating the soup, I think the bowl was a little small for it. The pork in the soup was pretty fatty, but it was clearly separated. Each piece had fat on one side and connected to all meat on the other side. It was easy to separate. I tried not to eat all of the fat, but it was so delicate and tasty that I almost ate all of it. The vegetables used were mostly cabbage, maybe bok choy, green beans, okra, and a little onion. The chicken and pork entrée was presented well and came with some egg rolls, which was a nice surprise. The red onion mixed with the chicken and pork created a sweet and savory combination that paired well with the fat from the mayonnaise and acidity from the lemon. While I was eating it, I was thinking some spicy peppers would be nice, and they popped out in the middle of the dish at the right time. The peppers provided pockets of hot and spicy flavor that didn't overwhelm or dominate the dish. I found myself mixing bits of the pork fat and broth from the soup in with the rice, which created a great vehicle for the flavor. The service was friendly and complimentary but missed the note on one thing. I asked for the soup to be served first and then bring the chicken and pork as my main, but they were served at the same time. read more

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**A Taste of the Philippines in midtown Saint Louis: Kain Tayo ( Let's Eat!) ** Tucked away in the midtown streets of Saint Louis, Kain Tayo offers an authentic Filipino dining experience that transports you straight to the Philippines. As soon as we walked in, the welcoming owner and staff, the atmosphere and great ambiance, the karaoke setup, surely set the stage for an unforgettable experience. Upon arrival, we were immediately greeted by the owner and friendly staff who showed us to our table. The ambiance was warm and inviting, perfect for both family gatherings and casual dinners with friends. We even had the pleasure of chatting with the owners, getting to know Randy and Sally was an experience with a smile. Such a lovely, fun & kind-hearted couple. The menu was a delightful journey through Filipino cuisine, and I couldn't wait to get started. I opted for the sisig, crispy pata and kare-kare. The kare-kare was to die for and the crispy pata was a crispy, succulent masterpiece. Each bite was a harmonious blend of traditional Filipino flavors that reminded me of home-cooked meals. The service throughout our meal was impeccable. The staff had their happy face on, very friendly and attentive, making sure our dining experience was nothing short of excellent. They even recommended a refreshing leche flan and Halo-Halo for dessert, which were the perfect sweet ending to my meal. Overall, my visit to Kain Tayo was exceptional. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking to enjoy genuine Filipino cuisine in the Saint Louis area. Whether you're a Filipino missing the tastes of home or a foodie looking to explore new flavors or if you like to sing or listen to people having a great time singing their hearts out, Kain Tayo is the place to be. Ain't nothing better in this part of the world. read more

Kain Tayo - Pan Asian Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Awesome place, people and food. Nice ambiance too. Felt like good home cooking. Must try!

Delicious food. Friendly staff. We had adobo chicken, pork belly and mango float. All were top-notch. And the prices were super reasonable. read more

Kain Tayo - Pan Asian Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Exciting to hear about a new Filipino restaurant in St. Louis!!! I wanted to love the food so badly but it was a little bit disappointing. The portions were smaller than expected so I would def get some appetizers. The lechon kawali (pork belly) was too bland but the pancit was a bit too salty for my taste. That being said, the halo halo and flan were amazing and I think it's worth coming here just for dessert. read more

Kain Tayo - Halo halo - Pan Asian Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Love this restaurant! All the food we tried was delicious. The drinks were too. We've had kare kare special; crispy sisig; dinuguan; lumpia vegetable with togue. Halo halo; gulaman and watermelon juice were all awesome! Leche flan was also delicious. What I like the most other than the food itself is their service. You can tell they are great people and very caring to their customers. They will thank you a thousand times. The ambiance is perfect. Thank you again for everything. I ish you success in your business. Will definitely comeback here when we are in town. read more

They're open Checked out the grand opening of Kain Tayo (KAH-een TIE-yo). Kain Tayo means LETS EAT in Tagalog They're located at 2700 Locust and there's a free parking lot nearby on the side as well as street parking. For the grand opening, I was really happy to see the community show up to support this place. There was a 2 hour wait (but it went by fast) and then they sold out! Like any good Pinoy spot, there's always karaoke. IMO: This is best lumpia (Filipino egg roll) offered at any place in MO. If you're new to Filipino food, I always recommend the chicken adobo or pancit noodles read more

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This place was amazing! The Lechón was crispy and flavorful. Sisig was a bit on the dryer side but still good! Wish we had more rice with our meats. The Lunpia was fresh and delicious! Service was fast and friendly ! The place looks clean and they had karaoke machine and music going on. Definitely recommend if you want to try out Filipino food! read more

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Always a hit. Simple menu and not overwhelming. We always come here at least once a month to enjoy almost the same meals. I wish there's more vegetable options though but honestly who needs veggies? read more

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Would come back just for the ice cream--honestly some of the best I have ever had. Nice decor. Good service. Weird musical selection, but also weirdly on point in a Filipino joint. read more