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    Mabuhay Asian Cafe

    4.8 (19 reviews)
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    Beef with Seasonal Vegetables and Pork with Seasonal Vegetables- both with Garlic Fried Rice.
    Sam H.

    Stumbled across the listing for this gem on Yelp. I've been working my way toward Vegetarianism, so I was hoping this might be a good option. Centrally located in Owensvile, Mo., literally steps away from the main drag. The owner greeted us immediately and answered MANY questions about; ingredients, sourcing of food and options of preparation. He was consistently nice and informative as well as helpful. While there were no vegetarian options on the menu and I did want to try their locally sourced beef so it was suggested that I order their Beef with Seasonal Vegetables and less meat. I did, and forked some off to my husband and held a few pieces for another meal later. I also asked for my choice to be prepared spicy and was asked what level spicy did I favor. A nice touch, I thought. Husband ordered the same but with Pork and no extra spice. You get a choice of plain Jasmine rice or Fried rice with garlic. I'm not a huge rice fan but it was good quality rice, cooked just right. The food was delicious and very fresh tasting, as they source many of their veggies locally. The dish included Taro root which I have never had. To drink was a delicious and delicate orange Pekoe tea with ginger and lightly sweetened with honey. Yum. Their pics on Yelp show a Bloody Mary bar on Sundays but this has changed with liquor license laws on Sundays. Which as everyone who reads my reviews knows, I would normally take a star off for that but I was just so dang impressed with Food quality and service. They have alcohol 6 days a week but not Sunday. After the meal dessert was suggested and as they had some unusual flavors of tropical and Filipino inspired ice creams, we partook of these and got the 3 scoop dish with Coconut, Mango and Parden(I think) of which I had never heard. The dish was served with A crispy coconut flavored cookie and 2 biscotti type things. More than enough for us to share. After our meal, both cooks came out and asked us how we liked our meal. When they saw that I had put some meat aside, I explained that I was not eating too much meat, I was told that I could order vegetables only the next time. Even though the tea was a specialty mix of their own, there were free refills. The tab with 2 full meals, dessert and the drink was $33. Very reasonable in this day and time. The portions are not huge but more than adequate. I only ate a bit of rice and was full and satisfied with just the vegs and small amount of meat that I consumed and dessert of course. So many flavors. We will definitely go back. The restaurant menu lists Filipino influences. I don't know why it wasn't packed. You should check it out.

    Kung Pao chicken dinner plated beautifully
    KC F.

    Owensville is truly lucky to have Mabuhay. This Veteran-owned restaurant is a unique dining experience where you can taste delish food from all over Asia and the pacific. Chef Mandy and her staff are so welcoming and treat you like family from the minute you walk in the door. All of the dishes are made to order with fresh ingredients and you can truly taste the difference. Mandy makes the best lumpia I've ever had and noodles I had yesterday were absolutely delicious!

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    Incredible food. Great service. Beautiful ambiance. I never miss a chance to eat here everytime I'm in STL!!!

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    Thank you Connie! So nice to meet you both. Hope we see you tomorrow!

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    2 years ago

    Excellent food, personable staff, cold beer. We are lucky to have this restaurant in the area.

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    Thanks Larry! So happy you enjoyed it.

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    Great restaurant to go to! The food was perfect and the service as well. Highly recommended!

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    Grand Bistro - Seasoned tofu

    Grand Bistro

    4.5(87 reviews)
    70.2 miTower Grove South
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    Great food, even better service. Everybody was attentive, made me feel welcome even though I was a…read moresweaty mess from walking there during a heat wave.

    So glad to have Grand Bistro back in my life! The food is just as good as I remember from when it…read morewas Pho Grand, and honestly, the service when I went with friends last week was incredible. I knew they don't take reservations and won't seat an incomplete party, but I still got there a little early just to see if we could grab a table for five. I was surprised (in a good way) when they seated me before everyone else arrived. I even told the hostess I didn't mind waiting, but she encouraged me to go ahead and sit, which was really nice. Our server was super friendly and made sure I was taken care of while I waited. As my friends started arriving, he was quick to get them settled in too. We started with some non-alcoholic drinks and spent some time chatting before diving into the menu. It was honestly hard to pick just one thing, so I went with both the chicken pho and fried rice. I knew I wouldn't finish it all, but I really wanted both. Once we ordered, everything moved smoothly--our server checked in, made sure drinks were filled, and kept things organized. When the food came out, everything looked amazing and tasted just as good. Of course, with all the catching up we were doing, it took us a while to finish, but there was no rush at all. When we were ready, he brought the checks and was more than happy to split them out (always appreciate that!). Before leaving, I ordered a to-go meal for my husband and asked for a box for my leftovers. Our server actually took my plate and packed everything up in the back, which I wasn't expecting but really appreciated. He also brought out the to-go order right when it was ready. Honestly, everything, from the space to the service to the food, was just great. I'm already looking forward to going back again soon.

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    HuHot Mongolian Grill

    HuHot Mongolian Grill

    3.7(119 reviews)
    59.3 mi
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    Throughout our multiple dining experiences at HuHot Mongolian Grill, a recurring positive aspect…read morehas been the exceptional upkeep and organization of the food stations. We consistently find them to be not only fully stocked with a wide variety of fresh ingredients but also impeccably clean, fostering a pleasant and hygienic atmosphere that encourages our creativity in meal preparation. Furthermore, the cooks are demonstrably talented and enthusiastic about their culinary artistry; their food preparation is not only remarkably efficient but also inherently entertaining to watch, which significantly enhances the overall enjoyable and engaging nature of the dining excursion.

    Huhut has been a restaurant in Columbia since 2012, its been recognized as a great place to take…read moreyour family. All you can eat for a great price and kids get to create their meals with there favorite vegetables and sauces. The grill crew are friendly and put on a good show of tossing the cooking tools and making the cooking a great time while watching your food being cooked. It's important to.follow the sauce recipes, don't skip a laddle because you'll miss the greatness of the true flavor of what your making. If you have what it takes, make your own sauce just remember Asian food has to have sweet and sour combination to make it great. If you haven't tried it, go and take the family for a great time.

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    The grill masters working the grill

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    Lona's Lil Eats

    Lona's Lil Eats

    4.6(836 reviews)
    71.3 miFox Park
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    So Awesome!! - - - -…read more- - - - August, 2026 Visit Yes!! This is our second time here, and our daughter has been here countless times. Today we needed to fuel up before starting out on a road trip and we did just that - fill up with tasty goodness!! It was a mid-afternoon departure; I debated on how much to each; we filled up just enough, and had leftovers for later in the evening; a fantastic dining experience, in-restaurant and in the hotel once we arrived in NW Indiana. Tim was a great help, welcoming us, helping with the order and delivering our food. We enjoyed: - steak wrap with side of veggies - Steak and Asian veggies - a side of brisket - oh so good! - Steak wrap, which was as good 5 hours later as it was in the restaurant The lemongrass pesto sauce is so amazing you can drink it and just enjoy the goodness as it overwhelms you. We also enjoyed the fountain drinks... 80% cherry cola with a 20% mix of the lemonade - quite nice!! Thanks, Lona's Lil Eats!!

    Have heard about this place since it opened and had to try it! This location is in a different area…read moreof Kirkwood, away from downtown, but near a bunch of neighborhoods. Great spot to walk to on a nice day! There's also a lot of parking beside and behind the building, so no excuses on having a tough time getting there. There are 2 doors in, 1 for pickup orders and 1 for dine in. The dine in door leads to you a line/maze that ends at the front counter (where you order) this gives you time to look over the paper menus, or the tv menus boards. I went with the paper ones since the boards were hard to see from that distance. (Old eyes I guess!) It was odd that the dine in door maze went past a cooler and soda station for pickup orders. Ordering was easy and the young lady was helpful in explaining what was spicy or not. We got the big Thai wrap and a seasonal noodle bowl. They also give you a number for your table and directed us up a ramp to the dining area. The ramp/floor isn't consistent in its slope, so pay attention when walking up there. The dining area is painted in bright colors, with funky light fixtures and chairs. Very bright and colorful. There was a musty smell in the area that we sat, which reminded us of an old basement. The food came out pretty quickly and looked great! We enjoyed both dishes and agreed that the spicy eggplant was our favorite flavor. The plan for next time is the seasonal noodle bowl with chicken, spicy sesame sauce and chopped spicy eggplant on top. If you have the opportunity, give this a try!

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    Mabuhay Asian Cafe - asianfusion - Updated September 2026

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