Short drive from Olive Supermarket so we decided to pop in to satiate my dim sum craving. I found…read morethe prices to be fair but some of the items kind of bland. The tripe could've used more ginger and scallions and the leek dumpling needed more leek, but I found the spare ribs pretty flavorful. Portion sizes were great for the price. Came out to about $50 for 7 items. 3.75 but rounding up to 4

Second time in for Dim Sum on Saturday. I was the first one of our group of three and the owner…read morechose a booth for us. Dining room already had groups in for the Dim Sum. The lady came by with the carts before my companions arrived but I wanted to wait to get anything going, Greetings all around and we were ready! The Dim Sum cart came around and my Dim Sum companion who knows her way around the cart, chose our options, ordered some noodles and Chinese broccoli. We prepped our sauce for dipping; soy, red vinegar, hot mustard, chili oil, try it you'll like it. Some pork, some shrimp, noodles, broccoli, bbq pork, all so good! I don't ever know exactly what we get but I try it all and it is all good. The second cart that comes by, I kept putting off and then by the time I was ready I was too full to get more. I wanted the egg tart and the sesame balls but I just coudn't eat any more It helps to go with someone who knows what to get but if you don't have that option, just choose what looks good and it will be.

TLDR: Good Food, But A Lot of Red Flags…read more I had been wanting to try Shabu Day for a while and finally made it out. The food was honestly really good -- but there is a lot this place needs to fix before I can fully recommend it. The first thing that hit me when I walked in was the smell. And not in a good way. It smelled like a sewer. Not what you want when you are about to sit down and eat. It lingered the entire time we were there and was really hard to get past. The front of the restaurant looks okay at first glance. But once you sit down you start noticing things. The tables are wobbly and clearly rigged up with makeshift fixes. Extension cords are running visibly across the floor which looks bad and feels unsafe. The menus and sauce bottles were sticky -- like they had not been wiped down in a long time. Little things like that add up fast. I caught a glimpse of the back of the house and it looked grimy and dirty. That is a problem at any restaurant, but especially at a place where you are cooking your own food right at the table. The staff were not very welcoming either. They were hard to find when you needed something and did not seem very interested in making sure you were having a good time. Now here is the thing -- the food was actually fresh and delicious. The broth was flavorful and the ingredients were good quality. That part genuinely impressed me. But for the price they are charging? The total package is just not there yet. Good food can only carry a restaurant so far. They need to clean things up -- literally -- before I come back.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ UPDATE: One more thing worth mentioning that I think is really important. Shabu Day is strictly all you can eat -- and that is the only option they offer. For most people that is fine. But for anyone with a medical condition that limits how much they can eat, this format is a serious problem. You are being charged full all you can eat prices for food you physically cannot consume in that quantity. That is not fair and it is not inclusive. A lot of restaurants in this space offer a la carte or smaller portion options for exactly this reason. Shabu Day should do the same. It is a simple change that would make a big difference for a lot of people and would show that they actually care about all of their customers -- not just the ones who can eat the most. Clean things up, fix the smell, train your staff to be more welcoming, and give people a fair way to order. The foundation is there. Now build on it.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Food was cool. We love ramen and the experience of "cooking" it right at our table. One very short…read moremenu with a few broth and meat choices. There were very few instructions and the place could use some TLC and thorough cleaning. I didn't use the restroom but my husband thinks black mold is growing in it. The waiter didn't wait very long to check if we were ready to order or not. That was a bit annoying. I don't think I'd go back buyy husband says he'd try it again.

My niece and I agreed that these soup dumplings are the best we've had since tasting them in NYC!…read more The soup dumplings are fantastic, the cucumber salad was crisp and perfectly seasoned. The menu is short, but all you really need to know is they have the best soup dumplings in St Louis. Chicken, pork or beef. We tried pork & chicken and loved them both. Ordering is done at a kiosk and then they bring your food to your table. We loved it and can't wait to go back.

We have tried to come in here mutliple times and I feel like their hours/days they close are so…read morerandom, it's hard to keep up. But we FINALLY got to try them and taste what the hype was all about. We shared some beef and some pork dumplings, and my husband also got the pork meal. The pork meal was meh, and we definitely didn't need it. I would stick to dumplings, and if you don't think it's enough food, get a third order. Both the pork and beef had very different flavor, but both were fantastic. Super fresh, you can see them making them in the back. Definitely look up a video on how to eat them correctly before you come here, because they are SO enjoyable. Definitely a comfort meal. My only complaint is prices seem pretty steep. I get it, inflation, but this is a pretty expensive meal for a couple dumplings. I love having a spot like this close and recommend everyone to at least try it! So unique, fun, and delicious.

Food was so good!! I can't wait to go again…read moreSmoothies were delicious Cucumber salad delicious

While in St. Louis, I knew I wanted to eat somewhere that offered food unavailable to me in my…read morehometown. Having never tried xiaolongbao, Tiger Soup Dumplings seemed a natural choice! This small restaurant is located in a very large shopping center. The sign is a little hard to see but when you enter you're greeted with a clean and simple interior with friendly faces and a focused menu. They do pan fried or steamed dumplings (pork, chicken, beef, or shrimp filling), with cucumber salad or broccoli as a side option. I think they might also have boba and fruit tea but given I'd already made a boba trip that day I didn't order any. My husband and I ordered steamed beef and pan fried chicken dumplings to share, plus cucumber salad. The employee gave good recommendations on which meat went best with each cooking style. Our food came out quickly. I enjoyed everything we ordered. The cucumber salad needed a little bit more oomph but it was nothing some of the chili oil on the table couldn't fix. My favorite was the steamed beef dumplings. They were super rich and savory. The chicken dumpling wasn't quite as crispy as I'd expected and the broth almost had a slightly sweet quality to it. It was good, just a little different than what I expected. I'm very glad I got to try these dumplings! This wasn't a super gigantic or hugely filling meal so I'd probably order one extra side (the broccoli looked great and I kinda wish my husband had sided with me on ordering it, lol) just to round things out if I returned. Overall, a quite positive experience and I'm grateful to have had it!

Wow, this place use to be my go to place to eat. I remembered going here a lot for wedding and…read morefamily dinners prior to COVID. This place stop dine in during COVID and stop cooking food for a while. Their bakery did remain open. They recently reopen. I really wish I liked the dim sum food that we had this past new year day. However that was not the case. The building itself was also super cold. Maybe we went here too early. There was no hot water in the women restroom when I was last there. There was only about two server when we went here. It took forever to get most of our party water to drink. The tea did come after ten minutes of sitting but the water took about 45 minutes or so. Being here with kids, yea has too much caffeine for them so they waited a long time for water. It took about twenty plus minutes to get our check. The food was not what it used to be.

Visited on 4/3/2020: Opened for take out order online…read more(appears to be full menu & easy to navigate) & pick up on their bakery side, still have a selection of bakery goods & daily roasted ducks/pig Togo. Their door says delivery through chowbus though I'm not familiar. We ordered a whole roasted duck for $24 (TIP: ask for extra sauce), a few dim sum items & a couple sweet bakeries. Overall, fair traditional Chinese food, friendly cashier, outer appearance showed some aging but clean interior (bakery side) and has protective glass to protect their employees.

Still carry out only. It was warmer so we just ordered and ate at a table outside…read more Crispy seafood is my go-to, lots of little fishes with ginger and water chestnuts and comes with a side of white rice. So delicious! I always get a red bean sesame ball to eat later. I tried the Chicken Lo Mein that my daughter ordered. It was good with lots of chicken. If you like duck, it's a popular item here.

I've been to Wei Hong once since I was in the area and heard that they offer Chinese baked goods…read more Upon entering their bakery is at the very front and they have a restaurant right behind it. I tried their pork floss bun and sesame ball. I wasn't a fan of the sesame ball or the pork bun, which was disappointing. With the sesame ball it's mainly because I'm starting to come to the realization that I don't like the taste of sesame seeds, which I didn't realize at the time. And the pork bun didn't have a good ratio of filling and bread, I think it could have used a little more filling. Overall my experience was alright, I haven't tried other items there, so there may be other things there that are worth trying that I don't know about.

We came in about 40 minutes before closing (with the kitchen closing 30 minutes before close), and…read morethe staff was still incredibly welcoming. They got our food out surprisingly fast, and everyone was very kind. Place is kinda small but can seat groups for sure. We tried the sweet & sour pork, crispy shrimp, spicy beef turkey, and steamed buns. The sweet & sour pork was definitely the highlight! The crispy shrimp wasn't my favorite because the coating was a bit dry almost sandy for my taste, but I really appreciated the chance to try authentic regional Chinese dishes. Overall, a great experience, and I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu.

One of my top 5 favorite restaurants of all time in St. Louis. Everything in their menu is…read morespectacular. You cannot visit without ordering the hot crisp fish and sweet and sour pork. I love that every plate comes with unlimited white rice. Very authentic Cantonese food. 10/10 recommend.

Akar has been on my list for a long time and WOW! Was I missing out!…read more Akar is one of STL's best restaurants for good reason - the ambiance is perfect for all occasions, the service was so great and helpful, and the food was phenomenal. I have been dreaming about their Roti, General Tso's bites, meatballs, and shrimp noodles! Every bite is filled with so much flavor. I can't wait to go back

Akar is easily one of my top three favorite restaurants. The atmosphere is calming, cool, and…read moreperfect for a relaxed date night out. Every bite of the food was delicious. I ordered the Thai drunken noodles, and they were spicy, well-balanced, and full of flavor. The service was also very nice and made the experience even better. Parking can be a little tricky, but it's absolutely worth it. I came here for a date night, and it was the perfect spot. Definitely a place I'll keep coming back to and keep recommending.

Absolutely phenomenal experience - 10/10…read more Staff was great and the food was amazing - only problem is that I'm walking away feeling a bit heavier than I'd like .

We've been a few times already and it is our favorite place to eat! The vibes are amazing and the…read morefood is ever better which a great price. The Three Cup Chicken is a must and service is extremely efficient. I recommend getting on the waitlist ahead of time! We usually join an hour before we plan to eat.

If you're looking for authentic soup dumplings in St. Charles, Fan's Soup Dumplings is a small…read morerestaurant that delivers big flavor. The restaurant itself is cozy and simple, but don't let the size fool you--this place is focused on serving very good food. The highlight of the visit was the soup dumplings, which arrived in a bamboo steamer basket. The dumplings were tender and delicate, and each one was filled with rich consommé (soup) and flavorful meat. When you bite into them, be careful because the dumplings are full of hot broth that bursts out. The soup inside was packed with flavor and made the dumplings stand out. The sandwiches were also excellent. Whether you choose the pork or the beef, the bread was perfectly crunchy and the meat inside was very flavorful. It made for a great balance of texture with the crispy bread and tender meat. Another dish that really stood out was the mashed cucumber salad with hot pepper oil. It was fresh, slightly spicy, and very refreshing alongside the dumplings and sandwiches. Overall, Fan's Soup Dumplings feels like a hidden gem in St. Charles. It's a small restaurant that focuses on doing a few dishes very well, and the quality of the food really shows. Overall: A small but very good restaurant serving authentic soup dumplings, excellent sandwiches, and flavorful sides. If you are in St. Charles and enjoy dumplings or Asian cuisine, it is definitely worth a visit.

High-quality Chinese food that deserves more love. The soup dumplings are delicious and among the…read morebest I've tried in the Midwest. It isn't a full-service dim sum restaurant, but their menu is pretty solid.