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    Lulu Chinese Express

    3.3 (36 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:15 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    LULU CHINESE EXPRESS ATMOSPHERE

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    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    LuLu is a food counter inside the Dierberg's supermarket.
    Michael S.

    Full disclosure: My neutral rating is due to not actually eating at Lulu, though I tried. I stopped in because of the above average Yelp! ratings and occasional exuberant reviews, and because I had a yen for Chinese fast food. The first disappointment was Lulu being a food counter located inside the Dierberg's supermarket rather than a restaurant. The second disappointment was the food wasn't made to order: It's a Panda Express concept where you choose your rice, entrees and sides from steam trays. The last disappointment was that an hour before closing half the food trays were empty. Even with that the elderly server was having trouble keeping up due to two customers who constantly changed their orders while a line lengthened. I headed to the supermarket's salad bar. Passing Lulu Chinese Express on my way out it looked like the food trays were refilled but by then it was about 30 minutes to closing. The front of the store has a fast food style seating area for Lulu diners who want to eat in.

    Chili Dumpling
    Kimberly W.

    Ok so I'm torn on this review but hear me out. So the actual meal I believe I was not crazy over but the dim sum is amazing. What I did is go with a friend and order dim sum and split the bill and it only cost 20 bucks. I live this place. The servers were nice enough. It wasn't like amazing service but it was not the worst. I am truly give five stars for the dim sum. I highly recommend going

    You can see the discolored green beans I picked out and put in the lid. :(

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    5 months ago

    Have not stopped vomitting and rushing to the bathroom since I ate lunch here. ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING.

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    7 years ago

    This place is delicious and cheap! Food is really, really good. I can't wait to go back! Friendly staff!

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    Went there every time I visit St. Louis. Great authentic Chinese food. Especially suggest steaming food and dim sum.

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    Real Chinese food -- not "American Chinese",

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    4.3
    (146 reviews)
    4.4 mi
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    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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    9. Fried Dumpling
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    China Bistro

    China Bistro

    4.3
    (82 reviews)
    9.3 mi
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    China Bistro is inside Pan Asia Supermarket, so it's not really a traditional sit-down restaurant,…read morebut the food is seriously good if you're looking for bold Chinese flavors. We ordered the cumin beef, twice cooked pork, beef noodle soup, fish in chili oil, and also a beef pho (not pictured because we started eating it right away). The twice cooked pork was my favorite. Really flavorful pork belly with leeks and chili, a little smoky from the wok, and perfect with rice. I'd go back just for that dish. The cumin beef was also great -- lots of cumin and spices with crispy bits of beef. The fish in chili oil came in a huge bowl packed with dried chilies, garlic, and peppercorns. Definitely spicy but really good if you like Sichuan-style dishes. The beef noodle soup was comforting and hearty, and the beef pho was solid too -- good broth and a big bowl. It's a pretty casual setup since it's inside the grocery store, but the food is legit and the portions are generous. Definitely worth stopping by if you're already at Pan Asia or craving something spicy

    China Bistro located inside Pan Asia grocery store is a true gem. My family really enjoys their…read morefood. It is super convenient for Asian cuisine while shopping and taste really good. Place your order, go shop a little and go back and grab your food or stay and eat-in at one of the many tables. The #17 noodles, no protein is my absolute go-to FAVORITE dish along with the sauteed green beans and their plain fried rice is better than their shrimp fried rice. I love that they offer whole and half duck. I have to try the crispy pork that hangs along side the duck in addition to the duck. Also the prices are reasonable and the portion size is nice. They have a great menu offering and even sell cold dishes on the outside of the register in the display case, such as: sushi and vegan duck. See my pics attached to my review for Pan Asia

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    Chilispot

    Chilispot

    4.5
    (318 reviews)
    3.1 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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