Had to update my review because this place has banger after banger!! Their lo mein is fire, their pho is the best I've ever had, and the sesame chicken is crispy and delicious!!! read more

Old St Louis Chop Suey - Chicken Ph Soup (CHICKEN/MEATBALL/PORK/VEGETABLES/PLAIN) - Chinese Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Take for 314 day. It was really tasty though we weren't a fan of the crab rangoon. The filling tasted nice though maybe too sweet but wasn't a lot and there was a lot of chewy dough. Oddly, the egg drop soup was slightly sweet so I had to doctor it up with green onion, white pepper, and sesame oil. The shrimp St. Paul was a standout. Love that they season the egg foo young patty and the white bread and had lots of fresh onion and pickles for the crunch. They also didn't over cook it! The beef lo mein was spot on, the fried sichuan bean curd was also sooooo good. Chicken balls for the hot braised chicken was over battered but the sauce was on point. Will come back. read more

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We love the food at this restaurant. I will. E honest, we don't eat in. We only take out. We are working our way through the menu. We only have tasted 5 and four star dishes. We love it all. read more

I have been coming here for at least 20 years. It is the best Chinese in the whole metropolitan area. The shrimp egg fu yung actually has large shrimp, not these shrim shavings I've had in other places. Also I have recently become a big fan of their orange chicken. It's crisipy and slightly sweet. Whenever I get bluesy, I head here. I have come so often that when I do arrive they look at me and tell me my order! read more

Chinese food is something that we enjoy. We have been going to this location for over three decades. A few years ago it was purchased by a new person. The food seems to have slipped. The dinning in experience is not pleasant. The place seems unkempt. People are coming and going constantly to get their orders. This time the most unsettling part was fortune cookie. I crack it open as and there is an advertisement! I did not appreciate that. On this occasion I came inside to order carry out. I joined about five others waiting for my food. It came out quickly and the order was complete. The food was ok. I long for a sit down Chinese restaurant in south city that would have good food, a pleasant environment that encourages one to stay a while and talk. Unfortunately this is not it. I read more

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Literally so good. If you want Chinese food that just hits the spot ? This is the place to go. The price is cheap for everything that you get and the service was quick. I called in my order and said I was going to be there in 10 minutes, and they were so quick. I also love the vibes of the inside. Reminds me of my childhood for real. Really good food 10/10. read more

This has been the best Chinese restaurant for 20+ years. I grew up in the area and now live 45 min away and still drive to get this Chinese food. read more

Best "fast" Chinese in the city. All of the dishes are fresh, and the lo mein and fried rices always have a colorful array of fresh vegetables in them. Def recommend read more

I enjoyed the Chinese food and felt like I was eating in a little China with professional service and an ambiance that is nice on the inside! read more

I have been looking for a Chinese restaurant that makes chow mein for a while now and I found it. The chicken chow mein was so good. It had nice chunky chicken pieces and good veggies! I had the pork fried rice that had good sized pieces of pork and pork egg foo young with a great brown sauce. I will be ordering again for sure. My only criticism is that when I called in my order I wasn't told it was a cash only establishment. I had to step out and get some cash because i didn't want to use the ATM in the store. read more

Dinning area and people are so wonderful. Although I had the worst chow mein I've ever had. I love vegetables but I had so many it was basically just vegetables, there was almost no noodles. It was also like soup rather than chow mein. I'd go back, I just wouldn't get the chow mein. read more

Repulsive. Save your money DO NOT EAT HERE, the chicken I received was neon yellow and disgusting.

Came here specifically for a St. Paul sandwich, and... it certainly is a sandwich. It came out PIPING hot. Its salty, greasy, savory, rich and slathered with mayo with a kick of vinegar from the pickles. Its a little crisp from the egg foo young, but sandwiched between two soft pillows of plain white bread. Its everything all at once and also unlike anything at the same time. It manages to evade categorization and doesn't fit into my lexicon of sandwich, but it definitely is one. I've heard this is the place to go to try a St. Paul, and from my experience, it definitely seems like a St. Paul worth trying at least once. read more

Old St Louis Chop Suey - St Paul special - Chinese Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

First St. Paul sandwich...shrimp!! Cooked to perfection! I wish I would have ordered two! read more

This USED to be one of my FAVORITE places to eat for over 15 years but since they were purchased their quality has suffered greatly! I had family come in from out of town and raved about their food so we ordered dinner that night from there. It was HORRIBLE! The egg rolls were greasy and soggy, their "house special" of sesame chicken was awful! The chicken had been sitting in the sauce for so long the breading had soaked up everything and was dry. There wasn't even any extra sauce left in the bottom of the container to help. It was practically inedible. I've never been more EMBARRASSED for suggesting a restaurant to family and HEARTBROKEN at the same time that another favorite has fallen by the wayside and needs to be deleted from my "go to" list. :( read more

Visiting from out of town. Before we got to the door, my husband asked me if I still wanted to eat there bc it lacked curb appeal. I said dumps often have good food so we ventured in. One of the staff with giant caterpillar lashes approached the counter looking miserable. It's a small funky little place with seating and doesn't feel clean but I was still willing until we stood in front of a masked woman who didn't part her lips to ask what we wanted and just stared forward. That was our cue to exit. I will not eat anywhere that treats it's customers like they're doing us a favor. read more

This My Go To Place For Chinese Food. The Food Is Always Good And Prepared With Great Taste. I Have Been A Customer For 20 Years. Also The People Are Very Courteous And Professional With Their Customers. read more

I have been trying so hard to find a Chinese place that I love in the city- and I think I may have struck gold with this one! My order is extremely simple, Chicken Fried Rice + Crab Rangoon. For some reason, all of the other restaurants that I have tried just haven't been able to nail them both but this one did! I had it delivered, so I can't really talk about the ambiance, but their service was quick and the food was still hot when I got it! (Two major keys with takeout in my book.) Overall, I can't wait to go back and order something different now that I know we love this spot! read more

I have been going to this restaurant for 25 years. It is a steeple in the neighborhood. All the food is delicious but one area where the food is lacking is the crab Rangoon! it used to be savory now it is sweet. I want the ability to add sweetness. I don't want it automatically with my food. I use to think they had the best crab Rangoon in St. Louis, but that is not the case anymore. The service is always great very fast and very convenient. I honestly liked their old decor better it reminded me of a traditional Chinese restaurant a bit too modern but still a friendly a nice and clean place to eat. Highly recommend is you are in the area! P.S Bring back the old crab Rangoon!!!! read more

Food was just okay and the service was very good. Good if you are in a hurry, but won't be a regular.

Pick up order went smoothly. Friendly staff. Food was very greasy. I was not a fan of it. The taste was ok but overall, the grease was too much to enjoy. read more

Wanted to take full advantage of all the features offered by the Yelp app during lunch today by using the app to order food. When I think to go food, I often think of Chinese food. It lends itself to takeout. The experience of ordering through the Yelp app is really easy! After checking out some reviews posted for a few different restaurants, I landed on Old St Louis Chop Suey. Their entire menu was cleanly laid out in the app with descriptions and pricing. I was really impressed by the clean interface and how it was so navigable. I never have high expectations when it comes to basic, Chinese food. I chose to get two dishes to have a combo of flavors to get a real sense of what Old St. Louis Chop Suey had to offer. For starters, I got wonton soup. The broth was deliciously salty and it was thankfully not oily. There were slices of smoked pork in the soup that were very tender. That added to the overall flavor of the soup. The dumplings were tender and packed a bold punch when you bit in. For my main meal, I selected chicken lo mein and every American's favorite, General Tso's chicken. The noodle dish really stood out though. The veggies were crisp and the chicken was tender. Sometimes lo mein can be fairly bland and feel so heavy because of oils, but this dish was surprisingly light. One drawback was the chinese celery. Usually if I bite into celery in a dish, it's game over. I won't eat anymore of the food. But this lo mein was too good to stop eating, so I picked all the celery out. I was slightly let down by the General Tso's. It was fine. The breading was crispy. The chicken was cooked well. I just wish it would have had a bit more spice and a little more sweetness. The sauce was sadly bland. When I picked up the meal, I was required to wear a mask. All of the workers were also wearing masks. There's not currently indoor seating. However there were a few people standing inside waiting for their food. Luckily for me I used the amazing Yelp app to place my order. I walked in and my order was sitting on the counter waiting for me. It was so much better than ordering and standing around the restaurant possibly being exposed to the virus. read more

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I was in and out in 10 minutes! It was so fast. They were also very nice! I will definitely be back. The food was great!! Ps they have an ATM since they only accept cash! Very glad I tried it! read more

Order at the counter. Cash only. ATM inside. Food is super cheap and really tasty. Half orders are available as well as lunch specials. They seem to do a big take-out business based on the number of people who picked up orders while we were there. 1/2 order of veggie egg foo young was delicious and plenty of food. Egg roll was crispy and tasty. read more

DO NOT EAT HERE!!!!! I found a roach in my beef pho mid way through eating it after ordering (see photo below). If you want a roach infested meal go here. read more

Old St Louis Chop Suey - Chinese Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

The taste of the sesame chicken was not what I was used to. I'm sure they have other good food.

Not impressed. This place had high reviews and is right near my house I'm not sure why maybe it's the dishes we picked. Boyfriends got Sweet and Sour Chicken sauce on the side there wasn't much and the vegetables weren't sautéed to be soft. I got orange chicken combo. To me it all lacked flavor, I wasn't impressed with anything. Veggie egg rolls seemed dough more then stuffed with veggies. I won't be back read more

Old St Louis Chop Suey - Sweet and Sour chicken - Chinese Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Delicious every time!! I will keep returning for my favorite dishes. I highly recommend Old St Louis Chop Suey!!

Hubby really wanted to try a St Paul sandwich and this place was near where we were staying, so we decided to try and phone in our order to pick up on the way. The only number we could find online wasn't working for us, so we had to order once we got there. They were pretty quick, so that worked out okay. I do feel like they have a working number somewhere though, because lots of people were coming in to pick up orders while we waited. They have a sign on the door that says mask required and although they do not turn away customers who are not wearing one, we felt like they would like people to take it seriously, so we wore ours. They have dining tables inside; however, they are pushed together and it doesn't really feel like they want you to eat inside right now. That being said, the tables do give you a place to sit while you wait for your order. Onto the food, this was just okay Chinese food for us. We tried lots of different items and took home way too much food. The consensus was that people were glad they tried the St Paul sandwich due to it's unique qualities, but we would probably not rush back to this location when visiting St Louis. read more

The place is is nice, they let us order food after there closing time which is lovely for them to do

I have had Old St Louis Chop Suey bookmarked on Yelp for a long time. So tonight, when I saw Jess P. check-in, I knew it was time to go. Knowing from other reviews, I stopped by my local ATM to get cash, since they are a cash only business. When trying a new Chinese restaurant, I always start out with an Egg Roll and a small order of Crab Rangoon. These are the items I use as a foundation in judging the quality of food they serve. My Egg Roll was crisp, the inside ingredients were warm and the outside was a medium golden tone. I hate it when some places overcook the egg rolls, but this one was done just right. The Crab Rangoon was plump and the pockets were full of creamy crab sauce. They too, were deep fried perfectly. They had a light golden color, which was appealing to their presentation. My main entree was an half order of, General Tso's Chicken. Half Order? It was enough for two meals, so I had it for lunch the next day. On their menu it is listed as hot & spicy, but I didn't think so. Don't get me wrong, it was good, but I would of liked a little more spice and heat to mine. I was impressed with the cleanliness of the restaurant and how friendly and professional the counter staff was. I also thought it was kinda cool, that the entire staff was dressed alike and all were wearing American Flag baseball caps. I have two other Chinese restaurants closer to my home, but when I have the craving in the future, I will make the drive to here. Yes, that's right, they impressed me that much. That I'll drive and extra mile or two to eat here. Will I return? I gotta try the St Paul Sandwich, Beef & Broccoli and Fried Rice. When: August 13, 2017 Why: Craving Chinese read more

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Been coming here since I was little and my mom came here before I was even thought about they have stayed true to their food it's consistent and delicious I haven't ever had a issue they are always so nice and helpful and it has become a staple in my house and now I bring my little ones here for dinner! Thank you for being the best place to get great food for so many years! read more

I decided to visit this place since one of my Elite team members had a really good experience. I ordered the empress chicken, chicken fried rice and appetizer combo. The empress chicken had a kick and decent flavor, but I struggled to find the chicken in all the breading. I'll pass when ordering again. The chicken fried rice was quite good. I decided to add bean sprouts, so overall I was pleased with it. The appetizer combo was my shared item, so I only tried the chicken wing and crab rangoon. The chicken was bland, but the rangoon was the winner in flavors. Will I return? Yes, but now I know what to order. read more

I got a half order of General Tso's shrimp. They were giant but only because it was all breading.... I could barely find the shrimp. Disappointing. The sauce was great though! Also, I was told there would be 7 shrimp but there were only 6. I need to find elsewhere for good General Tso's shrimp... so DM me if you have suggestions... lol. Won't be back here for shrimp... but maybe their other dishes are good read more

Old St Louis Chop Suey - General Tso's shrimp: pretty much all breading. Could barely find the shrimp :( - Chinese Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

As I was going to pay for my food a ROACH was crawling on the counter and I told the women and she just knocked it on the floor and pretended like nothing happened. I didn't pay or get my food and left immediately and will NEVER be back. read more

Rice needed zero soy it was that good. Extremely fast service. Family owned establishment.

A really good (primarily) Chinese take out spot, with many tables to dine in - plus a tv & restrooms. Went in to try the regional cuisine of a St. Paul sandwich, which I loved! Never had egg foo young before, and having it slapped between two slices of bread and slathered with mayo was a good first start. Really enjoyed this, liked the cut of chicken in it, all the flavors and textures. My husband got the hunan chicken which had tons of great veggies, and also the chicken was velvety, tender, cooked very well. Nice consistency of sauce. I went for shrimp lo mein which was extremely good. Not too many shrimp, but they were big and juicy - cooked perfectly. Popular take out joint. Recommend for chinese in the city! read more

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Best service, best crab Rangoon, awesome St. Paul Sandwich... everything we've had here is always fantastic. It's a go-to for our family

Got this delivery using the Yelp app which was cheaper then Uber eats thank goodness. The beef dish was really tasty and the lo mein was good too. The shrimp was fresh not some defrosted mess like you get at other places around town. I grew up eating shrimp from the gulf so I know fresh shrimp and this was it. Lots of good fresh and crispy vegetables. Cheese rolls were perfect. The only thing that really got me was the hot and sour soup which was a good consistency but not enough filling. Also the rice that came with the beef dish was so small. Get an extra order and it isn't that much more. read more

I love this restaurant. Their menu will surprise you. My favorite is the Wonton noodle soup