Came here on Wednesday night and it was pretty busy but we got a table easily. I've never been to a…read moreplace like this before so it was a little bit of a learning experience. You grab a bowl and start putting in whatever ingredients you want. They have a lot of different items that you can choose from. They have a weight minimum, which I think should be pretty easy to hit. Once you have all your toppings, they weigh your bowl and you pick out your soup broth. I really don't like spice so I went with the tomato soup base and it had a good flavor and a little bit of spice but definitely not too much. my friend got the sweet and spicy soup broth and it tasted delicious, but would've been too spicy for me. The food came out pretty quickly. They have a station for free rice and water which was really nice. They also had some suckers that you could grab as a little treat on your way out. I would definitely come here again, but it is a little bit pricey your bowl is gonna start around $16 and go up depending on the weight. Everything is super fresh and delicious so it is worth the cost.

This is one of my go-to spots for a hangout, it's wonderful. There's enough seating, and the hotpot…read moreis easily shareable. I flinch whenever I hear the "movoc" and I get so excited I want to throw up whenever someone suggests going to movoc for a hangout. There are lots of toppings to choose from, and I think that the concept of hot pot price by weight just like FroYo is fun and unique. Service is fast, and clean. The hot pot was delicious and not too spicy and the sauces they had to offer were very delicious as well. Not too salty. It's a wonderful place, whether you go alone or with friends.

Plenty of parking…read more Scan code to order or order at kiosk. Menu is abbreviated from the main restaurant, but plenty of great items, has everything that I order. Convenient to order. Shop. Pickup. Jasmine milk tea boba. 10/10. Tasty, boba was warm and soft. Chili oil wonton. 10/10. Same taste as the main restaurant. All excellent and convenient. When order is ready, it's on the counter waiting for pickup.

I had an absolutely fantastic experience at the new Corner 17 location inside Dierbergs at Olive…read moreand 170! The food was every bit as fresh, flavorful, and authentic as I'd hoped--perfectly cooked noodles, rich broths, and generous portions that really hit the spot. What truly made the visit stand out, though, was the exceptional service. Manager Boran went above and beyond to make sure everything was just right. Friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, he created an atmosphere that made us feel valued as customers. It's rare to see that level of care and professionalism, and it really elevated the entire dining experience. Between the delicious food and top-notch service, this spot is an absolute gem. I'll definitely be coming back again and again. Highly recommend!

Unpretentious fastfood. Like most small businesses, to maximize income, supply 1.5 more than normal…read moreperson meal and charge 1.75 more than normal person meal. This strategy will supplement income for times that there are less traffic thru the door. Works out for most customers because they can save leftovers for later. The spicy salt squid was battered just right and cooked perfectly; however it lacked that salt and spice. Still is better than most Asian restaurants in the area. Chicken lomein was good. Street parking out front.

Food, service & ambiance was good. I will say this business has changed a bit over the past…read morealmost 10 years I have been living here. The hibachi chicken I ordered was cooked perfectly and tasted alright but I didn't care for the sauce that it came with and the salad I ordered was confusing because it came in two containers one big and one smaller. It was a basic salad as they usually are but one of my favorite parts about this whole meal was that ginger dressing they put on top of the salad. My husband didn't care for the general tso's chicken very much when I thought it was okay. Everything was just okay, not bad & not great. Would I eat here again? Yes... but it wouldn't be my first choice. I wish I could give them 3.5 stars.

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.

What's good: The food, for sure. My favorite was the chili oil wontons. Everything was fresh and…read morehot. The regular soup dumplings needed the vinegar or soy to add flavor, otherwise they would be too bland. The boba cup was filled with ice. I haven't had that before and felt that took away from the flavor, watering it down quickly. Less good: looking at photos of the place months ago, it looked nicer. The condiments containers were different. Now vinegar and soy are in plastic squeeze bottles that are not wiped clean after each use, so they're gunky and sticky around the tops. Even when eating in, some food is served in disposable containers. We had Dixie plates instead of regular plates. (Maybe we shouldn't really need plates?) The big colorful menu with pictures was no longer there so I wasn't sure what to order as it was my first time there. We went with their recommendations. We would certainly go back and try new things. I hope they make it.

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.

We stopped by Zhang Lala Beef Noodles for a quick lunch and enjoyed our meal. The Lanzhou beef…read morenoodles had a clean, flavorful broth with nice, chewy noodles. We opted for the flat noodles for the Zhajiang noodles, which was different than I expected but still very good. We also tried the spicy beef and lamb "burgers." The lamb was our favorite, with juicy, cumin-flavored meat that tasted authentic. The service was excellent. It started pouring rain while we were finishing up, and one of the staff members offered us an umbrella so we could get back to the car. It was a thoughtful gesture that we really appreciated. Overall, we had a very enjoyable lunch with friendly service.

The Lanzhou beef noodles and Chef's Appetizer selection were both really good. The beef noodles had…read morethe right amount of spicy kick without being overwhelming. I got medium-thin noodles, and the texture was very nice. The interior of the restaurant was clean. The only downside of my visit was the service. The waiter was not very attentive and it took several attempts to get his attention to cash out during the workday. There was a language barrier, but we were able to work through it.

This is one of my favorite authentic Chinese spots in Stl. The food is amazing and they have an…read moreextensive menu. It's a very small place and near WashU's main campus, so I usually go off hours or order ahead for takeout. The food takes a bit because everything is made to order. It's counter service, meaning there aren't any regular servers. Nevertheless, the service is always good. I always order the mapo tofu and crab rangoons. They're HEAVENLY!!

Vegas wok is a small, casual restaurant with great chinese food and affordable prices. My favorite…read moreis probably the tomato and egg with beef over rice but I've never had anything I didn't like. The food is always freshly made and comes with steaming hot. The restaurant is pretty small so there isn't too much seating but the tables that are there are cleaned frequently!