Submitted by RIPIronmayne t3_11jnp9a in springfieldMO
We live to try new places and we will be in town tomorrow for a doctors appointments. Our favorites so far •Bawi •pho Kim • mcalisters
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GundleFly t1_jb3mp9o wrote
Some places I personally enjoy.
##On C-street:
-Cafe Cusco is good (and is my all-around favorite restaurant), and they have a nice lunch menu.
-Pizza House also has lunch specials.
##Downtown:
-Civil Kitchen, nice variety of items. I like their bacon/apple/waffle sandwich and flash fried kale.
-Zayka, good Indian food and a lunch buffet.
-Greek Belly, delicious gyros, fresh meat.
##Near downtown:
-Rama Thai cafe, good lunch in a neat setting (old house).
-The Dugout, it’s a bar, but their smoked wings are really good. I also like their Cuban.
-Bambino’s (on Delmar), good Italian food and you can specific lunch/dinner portions.
##South side:
-The Sub Shop (on Seminole), great sandwiches.
-Sakura, Bento box lunch specials, but they are closed on Mondays.
-Koriya, good Korean food.
GundleFly t1_jb3n2wp wrote
Apparently someone some people on this sub don’t like Cafe Cusco.
Firesetredwoods t1_jb3nmcu wrote
Char, black sheep, and flame are good places to avoid. They are over priced with underpaid staff and very transphobic
Source: I worked for them and know the family
Low_Tourist t1_jb3os2i wrote
If you like McAlister's, you might try Neighbor's Mill on Independence. Same kind of stuff, a little better quality. Plus they have pastries!
Heavily__Meditated t1_jb3qcie wrote
Corner 21! Delicious and more authentic than the rest of Springfield’s Chinese offerings.
shavedcow t1_jb3qzpd wrote
Same here. And you couldn't pay me to eat there.
shavedcow t1_jb3rcs9 wrote
Try Cesar's Old Mexico. Place slaps. I have also been really fond of a joint called Momo lately.
Rivmage t1_jb4dobe wrote
Does Zayka have their buffet back? Last time I check they still weren’t offering it.
For the OP, a note about the Sub shop it is cash only.
Thom__foolery t1_jb4jtz5 wrote
So? Some people do. Lol
MartonianJ t1_jb4rxws wrote
This is the answer
Advanced_Car1599 t1_jb4ufv8 wrote
Value is for the customer to decide. I’d argue that if these restaurants have been in the black for so long, their pricing must be fine. I worked for the J family and did not think I was underpaid; and every employee may leave and quickly find a new role based on the industry right now.
Consistent_Eye5101 t1_jb4w3gv wrote
Cafe Cusco, That Lebanese Place, and Gilmore’s Tea Room are all tasty (in my opinion) and all on Commercial Street. I also love Thai Express, though I have not been there since they moved to Republic Road. Also Bambino’s, near Phelps Grove Park, is really good.
GundleFly t1_jb4xayy wrote
Yeah that’s totally fair. I made this comment when the answer was -4 and no additional responses. I’m just used to seeing people share their opinions in addition to downvoting
417sadboi t1_jb4xv3l wrote
Pampa Empanadas is a must try that hasn't been mentioned. All of their empanadas are so damn good.
MLC3527 t1_jb4y7t7 wrote
Haruno, Kai, Lindberg's, Van Gogh's, Neighborhood Pizza, Retro Metro, Farmers Gastropub are my favorites.
mattoz2469 t1_jb5558d wrote
I would add Karai to this list. Same owners as Haruno so the sushi/hand rolls are excellent, but the ramen is top-notch.
robzilla71173 t1_jb5awef wrote
That's one of the reasons I find reddit really cringey. If the crowd disagrees with something it can be downvoted and made to disappear. Doesn't exactly lead to open conversation when contrasting opinions can be buried. You learn more in life from the people you disagree with.
That being said, I'm surprised there were (and continue to be) downvotes. It's a pretty popular restaurant and not at all controversial. It's not like I recommended mexican villa or something. :P
robzilla71173 t1_jb5bsck wrote
I would agree with all of these, Commercial has some hidden gems. I'd also add Lindberg's for their Sunday brunches and burgers. Their Diablo burger is awesome.
sallad2009 t1_jb5lbdi wrote
Neighbors Mill>>>>>>
Ganrokh t1_jb63arf wrote
After my wife and I tried Cafe Cusco and Van Gogh's for the first time in 2021, my friend was telling us about how we need to avoid them because the owner was very much against COVID policies and wasn't doing anything to protect their staff/patrons. We ended up avoiding the restaurants for a few months until I tried to verify those claims myself and couldn't find a source at all.
Seeing the initial downvotes on the comment above reminded me of that.
Ganrokh t1_jb6422u wrote
Some of our favorites that I haven't seen in this thread yet:
- Omo Japanese Soul Food - Ramen
- Kung Fu Taco (same owner as above) - Ramen & other Asian dishes
- Taj Mahal - Indian
- That Lebanese Place - Lebanese
- El Sombrero - Mexican
- The Riksha - Chinese
- Bao Bao - Chinese
- Pancho's - Mexican
- City Butcher - BBQ
GundleFly t1_jb65krg wrote
He was anti-vax and against COVID policies. However, after losing one of his friends/employees and father to COVID, and nearly losing his mom, his stance changed.
Ganrokh t1_jb65vjo wrote
Ah, good to know, so there was a kernel of truth to it. My friend was telling us about him losing his parents and that not changing his views.
Either way, glad he came around, but sad for the circumstances.
Consistent_Eye5101 t1_jb6a2vu wrote
I really need to try that place, don’t know why I still haven’t been there!
robzilla71173 t1_jb6aykw wrote
Oh wow, I didn't know about his parents getting sick. That sucks about his dad. I never got to meet the dad, but back when his mom was helping out she'd always make sure to give me a big hug before I left. She's a sweet lady.
robzilla71173 t1_jb6bdqn wrote
Last time I was at Zayka was late last year and the buffet still wasn't back, but they had a combination plate that featured the 4-5 most popular items along with some naan and sauces and rice pudding, and it was pretty filling.
robzilla71173 t1_jb6bw05 wrote
If the Sub Shop is what I think it is, there's also one downtown. Good call on Greek Belly, I really like that place. The owner has had a booth at the C-Street culture fest a couple of times and he seems pretty nice on top of making some pretty good gyros.
FYI Kai has a couple of their bento boxes back on the menu. Teriyaki chicken and beef. Sadly, no salmon last time I went.
GundleFly t1_jb6e3a0 wrote
Same family with Sub Shop!
GundleFly t1_jb6edsj wrote
She’s been there the past few times I have gone! She worked Valentine’s Day
robzilla71173 t1_jb6fk4i wrote
That's awesome to hear. She's just the sweetest person.
Omo_Soul_food t1_jb6o4ly wrote
I might be biased but OMO japnese soul food in chesterfield village has really good sushi, bento boxes, and yaki soba.
N7Manofkent t1_jb6y6se wrote
If you want to try something different London calling in battlefield mall
littleladwasabi t1_jb7fjw6 wrote
If you like Pho Kim you will love Hong Yen! It is just down the road and it is ridiculously delicious
LtColDuBois t1_jb8omd5 wrote
Good list, but City’s rub is a bit peppery for us. We prefer Smokin’ Bob’s BBQ, and their cheesy corn, beans, and regular sauce are all great.
BungholeItch t1_jb8th2j wrote
Gilardis
SkeineFlute t1_jbbe4k7 wrote
K Fried chicken is my go to spot for good bulgogi and fried chicken. The spicy pork bulgogi is amazing, and their fried chicken sauced/non sauced is better than any other fried chicken in town.
apenun t1_jbp0a12 wrote
This is late but Springfield has some of my favorite restaurants of all the states I've lived. I really like FLAVOR.
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- Cafe Cusco almost NEVER disappoints and the one time they did , a server hand delivered a complimentary item to my place of work when she was off the clock (s/o to Reana!) I love to try new things on this menu. My favorites are the Trout Salad, the Pollo con Rayas, the Wings and the Chocolate Torte for dessert.
- Zayka-my son loves this place and we never have to order much and are always full after like three bites lol.
- Lindberg's-My favorite burgers in Springfield and they had this bread pudding dessert for a while that seriously dangerous.
- Tea Bar & Bites for their baked goods, good god.
- Cesars-This place is still always packed after all these years. Last week I had two fajita style papusas and was floored.
- I'm surprised no one listed Flame...I love the ambience of this place and their bartenders have always been very willing to strike up a conversation. It's pricy so I stick to the appetizer menu and usually order the sliders and the fried portabellos.
- For sushi I'd go to Kai or Haruno....I've tried a few other places in town and been disappointed.
- Rama Thai's curries HIT.
- Still looking for really good pizza in Springfield but I'm picky about that anyway (I like Chicago style)
robzilla71173 t1_jb3ljp1 wrote
Cafe Cusco.