What a mouth watering adventure! I was visiting STL and had a local friend pick our restaurant…read more She knows I love Asian cuisine, like her, so she chose this authentic Thai spot. Issa, our server, was very knowledgeable with his recommendations. Everything we ordered was fantastic! The only thing I didn't really care for were the tiny dried shrimp in the papaya salad (just a personal preference). We had 3 appetizers: rolls, crab Rangoon and papaya salad. There were 4 of us and we ordered 5 entrees: 2 curries, pad Thai, and spicy thai basil fried rice. I wish I was able to eat more, as I was leaving the next morning and didn't have an opportunity to eat the many leftovers we had. I'll be back! I would suggest going early, (5:30ish) as Issa was the only server and the place was slammed by the time we left, 7:00ish

Drove out to the Grove to give this Thai spot at try. We love Sen downtown, & it is our go to, but…read morewe had been scouting out some of the other local favorites for Thai on Yelp, and this place had some impressive reviews. Parking was easily accessible on adjacent lots or on the street. The inside of the restaurant is modern and clean. It is an open concept, so you can see a portion of the kitchen from the seats. My party of 5 was seated immediately by a hostess who gave me the vibe that she neither loved or hated her job...she was just sort of there. It took 18 minutes for a server to show up at our table...By this time, I could have recited their menu! The party of 6 beside us finished their food, got their to go boxes, paid their tab, & chit chatted before we were even acknowledged. We were not the only ones who noticed that our party was being ignored/ overlooked because a lady in the party next to us (the party who had already paid) leaned over to me and said, I promise the food is worth the wait. Hence we stayed... When the waiter brought our water, we went on and ordered our appetizers. We asked if he would go on and take our entree orders. My son ordered pad Thai, one daughter drunken noodles, the other daughter fried rice, my husband and I fried rice and drunken noodles... The waiter then told us, we don't have drunken noodles, the noodles did not come in on the delivery order (I get it, not your fault), but we were confused because nothing was said about those dishes not being available when we sat down as well as when my daughter ordered drunken noodles (which come to find out he had written that part of the order down wrong)... My husband asked if they could just substitute a different type of noodles from one of the other noodle dishes into the drunken noodles, and the waiter said that the noodles in the drunken noodles were large and flat. My husband reiterated to the server that we knew that and asked the question again. The server gave the same response. I am not sure if his intent was to be condescending or if his comprehension was that poor, but with service like that, I have little faith in the quality of the food... By this time, things were beyond frustrating, so we got up and left. We ended up at Sen Thai and had a great meal. Guess we will have to continue to do some Yelp research on other quality Thai restaurants in STL...Chao Baan will remain a mystery for us!

I don't need fancy as long as the food is delicious. This is what Meyou has to offer. Flavorful,…read moremade-to-order Thai food and a friendly service to boot. They had 2 wait staff working when we went and both greeted us immediately and seated us inside. Their air conditioning was broken and awaiting repair and they had signs throughout explaining that. It was still cooler inside than out so we sat inside. I was curious what a butterfly lemonade was so I ordered one. It was good and quite refreshing with traditional lemonade at the bottom topped with a vibrant deep purple concoction on top. After I educated myself, I found that the deep purple concoction is steeped tea made from butterfly pea flowers. We started with some egg rolls - fried with ground pork and vegetables and served with sweet and sour sauce. The sauce was great! I normally pass as most of them have a cloyingly sweet flavor that I don't like but theirs had a really good balance of flavors amd not too sweet. The egg rolls were flavorful enough to stand on their own though and yes, delivered piping hot to the table. I had the drunken noodles with beef at medium spicy level. At first bite, I was immediately able to taste the spicy level I chose. A great sign. Then I sniffed and started sweating. Another great sign of good spice level. My husband ordered the yellow curry with tofu and medium spice level as well. At first he said it could be hotter but then midway through he decided it was more of a build up and thought the level was actually perfect. Serving size was great. You can definitely get another meal out of an order! We took the rest of our food home. I cannot wait to eat my leftovers today. What a great spot for a delicious, quick dinner!

Apparently, some Chinese restaurants have a policy where they give you free egg rolls if you're a…read moreparty of six. I get that this is a Thai restaurant, not Chinese (though it's more Chinese than I am), but Meyou might consider such a policy. I would have benefited from it yesterday. I visited on a Wednesday evening with members of a running group. There were umpteen of us. If we'd been given a single egg roll appetizer, we would have been forced to cut it in tiny pieces and share. I would have been willing to do that, because I'm a confirmed, avowed savage. My reputation precedes me. Arguably, they should give you one free appetizer for every six members of your party. But I digress. Now, where was I? Ah yes, Meyou. I'd describe this place as a somewhat Americanized version of Thai food, based on what little I know from having recently visited Bangkok and eaten in roughly 40 or 50 restaurants, food stalls and what have you over the course of a few days, i.e. not a whole lot. You can get pad thai and various other soups, noodles and curries, along with fried rice, egg rolls, crab rangoon and chicken wings. It's got a little something for everyone. Do they charge you $0.25 for extra soy sauce? Can you call up and try to harangue them into giving you a free order of crab rangoon by claiming that they shorted you the last time you were there, knowing good and well they can count better than you? I'm not sure. I might try that on my next visit and report back. This time, I went with something called Pad See Ew, which wasn't nearly as gross as its name suggests. In fact, it was good. Its description on the menu, with broccoli, eggs and soy sauce, called to mind various things I might order from a Chinese takeout--which is what I tend to look for in a menu item. As a noodle dish, I figured the overall flavor profile might not be different from a lo mein lunch special I used to get decades ago, that I still fondly reminisce about on a weekly basis. I wasn't that far off from the mark. They let you choose the spice level, ranging from mild to hot. I usually get hot in most places, but I'm hesitant to do that at Asian restaurants, because they might have access to peppers that are technically considered research chemicals, like Temu Ozempic, and therefore not subject to FDA approval. There were a few girls there, and I didn't want to run the risk of my throat starting to close up. I'd have to find a new run group. Medium turned out to be just right for me, but maybe too spicy if you're expecting something along the lines of a buffalo wing. Even the mild, apparently, has a bit of a kick to it. The noodles were nice and slippery and cooked a touch beyond al dente, right in that Goldilocks zone between undercooked and mush. The heat, and the complexity provided by whatever they use to season this, helped offset the underlying sweetness. You get your choice of meat. No Diddy. I went with pork, natch, with apologies to the Honorable Minister. The amount they give you is surprisingly generous, except that this dish will run you. I'm talking modern-day Chipotle prices. Maybe a dollar or two more. Yikes! But I'd argue that the quality justifies it. If I lived nearby, and I had the means, I'd stop by on occasion.

Was meeting a friend who lives in Illinois so picked a place downtown, so glad we chose Aubergine!…read more Food -- I ordered the yellow curry chicken and my friend ordered cashew chicken. We had spring rolls to share. I absolutely loved mine... there is something about coconut milk in curries that makes me happy. Add in carrots that are cut to look like sunshine or flowers? It's so fantastic! Tami was equally happy with hers. The spring rolls were so crispy and awesome. Location -- The interior is simple and nice, I was reminded of a trip to Thailand as I saw the symbol of the king. It's just steps away from the dome and conventions. And parking in the 7th street garage was convenient. The staff was great -- quick and friendly service. They stayed busy but were always on top of things for us and everyone else there.

I cannot comment on the service as I ordered my food to go. It was ready when I arrived and while I…read morehad to wait a few minutes to receive it (all the tables were filled and wait staff was super busy), it was still hot when I finally dug in. The drunken noodles were a 7.5/10 - they could've been spicier but they had a decent amount of veggies and meat. The mango sticky rice was a 6/10 - it was bit saltier than I anticipated even with the coconut cream.

So refreshing to find a great Thai restaurant in STL! I found it hard to sometimes find high…read morequality Asian food in the Midwest but this place is legit. Flavors were great and food was very fresh. This is a must try. I'm sure you'll be back. Family owned business and the lady that owns the place is very nice, ensures good customer service, and talks to the customers. I had fresh spring rolls (missing in photo), chicken spicy stir fry basil, and pad see ew.

I made the awful mistake of ordering from Thai Mama! My order was for the curry chicken. The meat…read morewas tough and bland. $33 literally down the drain! My usual order is for Thai KITCHEN! I have never been disappointed with the service and food at Thai KITCHEN! Skip Thai Mama and treat yourself to Thai KITCHEN!

The best service. The kindest hearts. The best food. Thai 202 is THE SPOT. Don't sleep on it…read more Super grateful for the awesome experience I had the other day. Definitely will be a loyal, repeat customer from now on :)

Overall: not terrible but wasn't overly impressed…read more Food: the food was okay. I got the spring rolls and pineapple fried rice with chicken, which were OK. The rice didn't have as much flavor as I would like and I think some other Thai places in the area have better options. I would like to come back to this place and try some of their other dishes, like their noodles and their curries. Service: service was great, no complaints about that. I ordered to go, and the food came out quick. Ambience: it's a small place and if it gets busy, it might be tough to find seating here.

I want to start by giving a heads up that they add an automatic 20% gratuity to your bill without…read morenotice or warning. I don't have any qualms with tipping, but I don't think it's fair to have it automatic, especially since the food is already on the pricey side. The interior is very calm and moody. The candles on the table are a nice touch. The service was okay, but for the size of the restaurant it felt a little weird. I usually try to get something that can easily be compared to other restaurants and determined if I will come back. I opted for the pad Thai. While not the worst pad Thai I've had, it was one of the more expensive. My noodles were dry and clumpy. It was hard to eat and required water. There was an unremarkable amount of chicken for the price. The flavor was also quite underwhelming. The quantity was also questionable. Overall, I probably wouldn't come back here. It was convenient because we were going to the Pageant, but other than that it was subpar.

Cute Thai place in the loop! It's tiny but the vibes are cozy and comforting. My friend and I came…read moreon a Sunday night and we had no wait. Menu has standard Thai food offerings plus a little more. Food came out very fast and service was smooth. Be aware that they'll add a 20% gratuity at the end without asking. I don't mind paying tip, but it felt like I had no choice over it.

I mean.. SO flavorful. Every single dish…read more If I had all the money in the world, I would be here every night. End of story.

Ambiance: Very nice, dark, cozy -- date night vibes…read more Service: Great! Polite, smiles, answered all our questions. We started with the Isaan hamachi. It was okay, but compared to Sado's version it just didn't hold up. The biggest issue was the aroma--it had a sour, almost "rotten milk" smell. I'm not sure if that was from the coconut milk reacting with the acidity of the dish and was intentional, but it really affected the overall experience. The flavor itself was decent, but smell plays such a big role in taste. Next was a white fish sashimi (I can't remember the name) served over a thin orange slice and topped with jalapeño. The flavor combination was really nice and refreshing, but the slices of fish were paper thin. At around $20, I expected a more substantial portion. The gyoza was solid. Nothing groundbreaking, but well-executed with great flavor, a beautiful crispy lace, and honestly one of the best-smelling dishes we ordered. The palm sugar ribs came highly recommended, so I was excited for them. Texture-wise they were excellent--crispy outside, juicy inside--but the sauce had an overpowering aroma that reminded both of us of wet dog. My guess is the fish sauce was a little heavy-handed. I've had plenty of dishes with fish sauce before and love the depth it adds, so I don't know if this was intentional or just an off night. The flavor itself was good, but the smell made it difficult to fully enjoy. (It was pungent in the worst way) The standout of the night was the Japanese eggplant. Absolutely incredible. Perfectly cooked, packed with flavor, and the chili crisp brought everything together. Easily a 10/10. For dessert, we had the mango custard coconut cake, which was also delicious. Favorite cocktail: the Re-Animator. Refreshing, citrus-forward, with just enough wasabi to give it a subtle kick. I've never had anything quite like it and would absolutely order it again. Overall, it wasn't the strongest first impression. There were definitely some highlights--the eggplant, dessert, and cocktail were all excellent--but if I'm spending this much on dinner, I'd probably choose Sado, where every visit has been consistently outstanding. That said, I'd still come back for that eggplant alone. This reads more like an honest dining journal than a takedown. It gives credit where it's due, clearly explains why certain dishes didn't work for you, and ends on a fair note rather than a harsh one.

Placed an order to go at 1pm on a Saturday. Im sure there was an adult in back cooking but the…read moreteenagers up front gave me the order. Got it all the way home and found out they left the sauce off one of our entrees. Like there was a pool of oil from the stirfry but sauce was clearly not. There. Called and tried to get it fixed and it was the same kid on the phone. No apology. Instead he tried to gaslight me by saying the sauce was light. No dude. This is not the first time getting this. I ordered the food for the sauce. Was none. And normally this is not something I would try and push. It's an honest mistake. But at almost $20 for an entree, I better get the actual flavor that it's named for. Had to run down there and show them myself. Got a new one that was correct, but honestly?! These things happen. Don't try and play it off. Train your staff about how to handle order mistakes.

First time in. We ordered at the counter. My daughter…read moreordered the Thai Ramen with shrimp and absolutely loved it! I ordered the Pad See Ew no protein and it was really good. Everything was great and we'll be back to try some other items.