This place is absolutely amazing! The customer service is something to talk about! Everytime I recommend this restaurant to anyone, I always add "... and the workers are amazing" because I feel that is one of the many things that make them stick out among the rest. The food is absolutely the some of the best in STL. I absolutely love Asian cuisine. I used to live closer but now live 30 minutes away and still drive the distance for the food. It's that good. Anytime I go anywhere else I always end up saying "not as good as tei too". If I had to comment on an improvement I would say it's that they aren't open earlier on Saturdays and they are closed on Sundays.
(5)
Haley G.
First, their Crab Rangoon is amazing. It comes with this delicious sweet and sour sauce. I also love their Thai fried rice -- it's nice and light, and when I get it for takeout, it lasts at least 2 meals for me. When I try other dishes, though, I'm sometimes disappointed. Their beef was very dry when I had it. My boyfriend had a bad beef & noodle dish there and now will never go back with me. I'm always happy when I get my fried rice & Crab Rangoon, though.
(4)
John K.
I give this place 4 stars for Thai/Asian restaurants just because there is probably a better place out there somewhere in the Lou, but I do recommend this place with no reservations. Could be 5 stars if I had some other places to compare to. My family gets take out here 4 or 5 times a year. Nice/clean enough inside so I would not hesitate to dine in. I usually call in the order and pick it up, it is always hot and ready when I pick it up and the staff is always friendly. Chicken satay with peanut sauce on the side, chicken pad Thai and spicy basil beef stir fry were all great on my last order. Entree portions are large enough for two adults to split and prices are reasonable so overall great value. They have beer and wine, but no cocktails. As with other places in Webster/old orchard, parking can be a challenge at times.
(4)
Carla C.
Red curry was delish. Staff was very friendly. My friend reported that her Drunken Noodles were good as well. There seems to be very little good Thai in STL. This is the best I've found so far.
(4)
Abe F.
We tried this place last night after hearing it was good. We had the Spring Rolls and Chicken Satay. Both were great. My wife ordered Pad Thai for her dinner and I ordered Yaki Soba. I'm always disappointed by American Yaki Soba, and I was again tonight. It wasn't bad, but it's not proper Japanese Yaki Soba. In fairness, they didn't claim it was when I asked. When my wife's Pad Thai arrived, I smelled something funny. She took a bite and spit it out. I also tried it and spit it out. It was disgusting. We both love Pad Thai, too. Though I have never tried to consume sweaty socks, I imagine this is what they taste like. It sure smelled like socks. It looked like they boiled white noodles and chucked them on a plate. It was bizarre how bad it tasted. I mean awful. Great looking menu, and we may try again. But no chance we will go out of our way to go here again. And there's a zero percent chance we will order pad Thai. Zero.
(2)
Bill C.
Possibly the best bowl of noodles I've tasted. (Drunken noodles with chicken). But I agree that compared to traditional Asian restaurants, probably not a good value. Went at lunch and dropped $12 for a bowl of noodles (no apps) and soft drink. AND, as previously stated, you order at counter and get your own utensils.
(4)
Chris Z.
The food is better than your local Chinese take-out but not as good as a decent Japanese sit down restaurant. Tei Too focuses on Asian inspired noodle bowls, but for me the sauces overpower their dishes. I'm not saying that the sauces are bad, they're just overbearing. I should be able to take broccoli and pork in by pork & broccoli bowl.
(2)
Candace G.
This place is hit or miss. I always get one of the curries with veggies and the curry is either perfection or has no taste. The veggies tonight seemed like they just threw in a bunch of raw broccoli and cabbage without even cooking them. Their brown rice is good and love the Korean BBQ ribs. Just wish there was some consistency!!
(3)
Katey P.
This place is great! I suggest the Panang Brisket curry. I have tried other nearby places and I have to say this place takes the cake!
(5)
Michael O.
Great food. I touch more pricey than your stadard Thai joint, but worth it in flavor and quality for sure!
(4)
Don R.
We love this place. When we lived in Webster Groves, this was our "go-to restaurant" when we couldn't think of another place. The Pad Thai with tofu is our favorite dish, and their take on the crab rangoon is great. The atmosphere at the restaurant is very casual, and the price is reasonable. Their turnover time for carryout is great (usually 10 minutes). Give this place a try. You'll love it.
(5)
Jill C.
I love having a yummy Tei place in my town (Webster Groves.) Been there about 10 times. Employees are nice and friendly. I would have given Tei Too a 4 star before today, but went there tonight and found out they now have brown rice. I like the healthy alternative.
(5)
Fei-Fei K.
Yet again, Mary and I went on a food adventure. We were going to get some Mexican or Cuban (I forgot which) but as we were driving away from our school, a scent totally caught our noses and brought us back. We walked around and found that it was Tei Too. Now it's been a restaurant near our school for a while, and we'd just never tried. So we went on in and looked at the menu. There was a chicken teriyaki I believe it was, and it was delicious. It was a bit spicy, but sweet also. The only thing was that the sauce it came with was a little too sour and bitter for my taste. I don't like my food too dry, so I like dipping things into sauce, but it really required a balance between the heavy sauce and the chicken. All the while, I saw that they also had BBQ short ribs selling for a limited time, and if you guys know me and my little brother, we go GA-GA over these. So I bought an order to bring home to my brother so we could have it for dinner. And all i can say is that I wish wish wish it was on the regular menu because it was sooooooooo good. All in all, if the price might've been lower, and if I got something else, this might've made it onto a list of favorites.
(3)
Mary D.
We were on our way to a Latin restaurant in Webster but were halted by an intoxicating scent. We couldn't figure out if it was Tei Too or Webster Wok so we just decided to go into TT. It was nice inside; roomy and relaxed atmosphere. You order at the register, pay there, and sit where ever you'd like (we chose a booth). I asked the waitress/cashier for recommendations under the curry list. Ended up choosing the Pineapple and Tomato Curry. The food didn't take too long, maybe 15 mins. It came out steamy and delicious! A little spicy, but perfectly creamy With the pineapple adding some sweetness. I thought the portion looked small at first, but it ended up being very filling. I left happy and full :D Will come back to try their other curries.
(5)
Danielle M.
Tei Too, what can I say? Nothing special, but not terrible either. Most of what I've ordered is on the more boring side, but it's less greasy than the cheap Chinese food down the street from me, though a little more expensive. I come here when I'm craving Thai food, mostly because it's the closest place I know of. I've never eaten here, just picked up, and it's always been fast. I'll keep coming here, merely because I'm too lazy to find another place to drive to when it's 5pm and I don't have anything planned for dinner.
(3)
Meara S.
A little on the pricey side, but the food was delicious. The crab Rangoon are unusual but delicious. I ordered the curry and it was yummy. My first curry experience. My boyfriend ordered the pad Thai, he mentioned he wished it had been more saucy. Either way we agree we will be back. I wish they had sushi like their other locations.
(4)
Jon J.
I am a Thai foodaholic who eats Thai at least once a week and sometimes 3-4 times a week depending on circumstances. Since my parents live in the Webster area and I am fairly close by I was happy to see that some Thai food was making it's way to Webster Groves. That being said, lets be honest, while the food itself isn't bad (ie indedible), its nothing close to King and I and other places in the loop or Clayton. The curry's in particular are bland as hell. This lack of flavor probably plays well in Webster Groves were restaurants can last for years or even decades while serving tasteless sub par food. For other Thai restaurants nearby there is "Blue Elephant" in Clayton or "Zen" in Crestwood. If you care to venture downtown "Sen Thai" has one of the best dishes in town (Drunken Noodles) and King and I has the best curries. On a positive note, my fiancee thought the Sweet Basil dish was 3.5 stars and if you love Thai, something is better than nothing.
(3)
Matt R.
Finally got up the nerve to give this place a try again since I said I would. Unfortunately even the dishes that I had previously said were safe options were now bad as well. Pad Thai? Literally *swimming* in a puddle of colorless sauce. My wife said the plate looked like someone had thrown up on it (actually, if you'll excuse my french, what she said was "that looks like f*king vomit")....not an appetizing way to start. Drunken noodles? Two bites and I left the rest sitting there. Gyoza? Weren't horrible, but the sauce served with them was essentially straight soy sauce. So after a quick dunk and my first bite I was saltier than the Red Sea. Chicken Satay? I liked the flavor (as did my son, wife on the other hand said it tasted like a "flower") but unforgivingly one was undercooked. If you read my previous review you'll recall that they've served me undercooked chicken before. Total cost for two appetizers and two mains in a place where you order at the counter and get your own utensils and napkins? $40+ Unreal. The gal at the register could see we weren't particularly happy with our meals and promptly disappeared into the back never to return again (10 minutes, seriously). Tei Poo is more like it.
(1)
Jessica Y.
Finally came here after driving by this place numerous times and always been intrigued. I love satay in general. ironically we did not try the satay. I would agree with a previous reviewer that the menu was at first a little hard to follow. I ordered this curry dish with salmon off the specialty section, unsure how it would come. Was shocked that it came out an entire long filet of salmon on top of a red coconut curry sauce with red peppers and green beans. A bowl of white rice came on the side. The curry sauce was creamy and delicious, the vegetables were a little crunchy for my taste. The salmon though was crispy on the bottom and was not overcooked. Nice buttery texture. My friend ordered the spicy friend rice with chicken...I ended up liking his plate better than mine and kept stealing bites off his plate. The rice was moist in a delicious brown sauce that had ample hints of garlic. Red peppers, onions, and sweet basil lended some crunch and flavor and the scallions on top were a great top off. The chicken was tender as well.
(4)
Christine H.
I've been to this place twice in the past two weeks. First time I was with a friend, and it was busy for lunch, but we ordered, and were able to find a table, then received our food quickly. It was very tasty, and comes in really interesting dinnerware. My second visit was equally good until I discovered a piece of my chicken satay was still pink and mushy on the inside. The person told me it was probably a piece of fat on it, but..uh, I wasn't taking any chances. The redeeming factor for them is they gave me a whole order of fried rice (tofu, thank you very much) to take along with me. In general, the atmosphere is very nice. The food is decent for a quick lunch. For some reason their menu is very hard to follow. Possibly because you need a magnifying glass to read it on the wall. If that's your problem, they have provided paper menus to hold.
(4)
Steve D.
We tried this recently and were disappointed. It's a nice location but the food was very bland. My wife had Pad Thai and it was almost completely tasteless. So many good options for Thai food, this won't be on our list to visit again.
(1)
Christina C.
So happy I tried this place. Got here just before the lunch rush and the guy explained the entire menu to me. I go the yaki udon with beef. Fantastic flavors. 1st time ordering this dish. The noodles are thick and chewy. Took a few bites to get used to but I loved it! They said the soba has thinner ramen noodles. I'll get that next time.
(4)
Jill L.
I was pleasantly surprised by Tei Too for lunch in Webster! I am in this area a lot, but had never tried it because I thought it looked a little sketchy from the outside. I guess I shouldn't judge a book by it's cover, because it's actually quite nice on the inside. You pay at the counter, and they don't have lunch specials. I thought this was a prerequisite for Asian food? Anyway, for yellow chicken curry and a drink it was $13! A little too expensive for frequent lunches. The food took a while, it seemed like they were literally making one thing at a time. But, when my food arrived it was fresh, hot, and delicious! I tried my friend's Spiced Basil, which was good as well! I may try take out from here in the future, but wish they would have some type of smaller, less expensive lunch items.
(4)
Alyssa S.
Get the Korean short ribs. They are amazing. If you go in and sit down, you can split the short ribs and an order of spring rolls or their awesome crab Rangoon and be completely satiated. Back to the Rangoon. They wrap them like spring rolls instead of giving you a bunch of fried crunchy extra crap like other places. Creamy smooth and the dip is sweet but not too sweet. Short ribs - tender and delicious fall off the bone. The Tom kha soup is really comforting. Delicious without being greasy. Yes. Soup can be greasy... Not this. Also... I overheard one of the associates there when being questioned about where they get their ingredients... Local produce from Webster Groves. No msg. No additives. That is what you want to eat, folks.
(5)
Taylor C.
Tei Too is great! I always get a pork curry when I go here, and as others have said, their crab rangoons are fantastic. Their staff is friendly, their food is yummy. My only thing is when I've ventured away from my favorite dish, i'm sometimes disappointed!
(4)
Jason B.
Had the stir fry chicken with broccoli and garlic sauce, and it was ok but not great. My wife had the stir fry with cashews and vegetables but wasn't in the mood for cashews, so those were left off. We told them we wanted light sauce, which I meant very little, but they translated that as not spicy. There was a lot of pretty tasteless sauce on her dish! Oh well! Good, but definitely not what we experienced the first two times.
(3)
Mel A.
I love Thai food and have had drunken noodles from several different places before so when I saw that this place has drunken noodles as one of their many offerings, I just had to have some. Of course, there is probably nowhere here that serves authentic Thai but as far as fusion type dishes, I think I have had my fair share. First off, I tried their gyoza which was quite delicious and fresh tasting. It was brought out probably around 3 minutes after ordering and sitting down. This is also another thing I want to mention. Before coming here, I thought this place would have waiters/waitresses taking your order but you actually place your order, get a table and they bring your food out to you or you could get it to go. Anyway, I tried their drunken noodles with chicken and beef (of course) and Pad Thai. I've been obsessing over drunken noodles for quite some time now and have even thought about making some at home but most of the ones I have had have been savory. The drunken noodles here is a bit on the sweet side, less veggies (red bell pepper slices, tomato, and some parsley leaves I think), and it had a small hint of spiciness, probably a level 1 if I had to rate it. The Pad Thai was also somewhat sweet. Overall, the serving size was filling, the service was fast, and the staff were very pleasant. Would I go back? Sure! Maybe to try something else off of their menu.
(3)
Annie S.
I frequent Tei Too for lunch fairly often and have consistently had good experiences. The menu has a variety of thai options, with noodle dishes and chopstick fare. I typically order the chicken pad thai or the Drunken Noodles. The pad thai is standard for that dish and is served with a nice little side of crushed peanuts, which provide a great texture along with the green onions. The Drunken Noodles have a delightfully sweet sauce that on some visits tends towards the spicy side, so quality is not consistent, but it is still delicious that way. Both dishes provide plenty of food for what you're paying. The service is quick, making it a great place for lunch, and the staff is always friendly and clean. The location on Big Bend is on a quaint portion of the street next to other eateries and is great for walking around. Though the interior isn't drenched in personality, each time that I've visited, the restaurant is clean and tables are wiped and ready for new patrons. It's a regular spot for my lunches.
(3)
Jessica M.
Love this place! Come here about once a week for lunch. I always order the yaki udon with chicken and it's super yummy! However I feel like their portion sizes can change a bit from day to day but you'll still leave full. As far as good lunch places in Webster groves, this near the top of my list! :)
(4)
Adam S.
Very fresh Thai food! Very original menu, cozy atmosphere, good music. Knowledgeable and friendly staff, quick service and convenient location in downtown Old Orchard. Best crab Rangoon I've ever tried! I really enjoyed the pineapple fried rice with chicken - interesting combination of pineapple, cashews, scallions.
(4)
Meghan F.
I've never had a bad meal here. Usually I get the Pad Thai with chicken, but today I tried the Yaki Udon with chicken since it's highly recommended by other reviewers. It's so good. Definitely my new favorite. This place is clean and has great, fast service. They also play very eclectic music which I like.
(4)
Jeanie R.
Writing this from my table at the restaurant now because I'm that happy with this place. And that's what lone, lunch-breaking one-tops get to do. Tei Too gets everything right. The food and service are high quality. The food I've had here tastes fresh and expertly prepared. I've been served a couple times by the manager and cook who were thoughtful and friendly. The menu is diverse with East Asian and Southeast Asian street foods, greens and main courses. The portions and prices are fair. (Update: they raised the prices! Will still keep coming back, just not as often :/ ) With a vibrant yet understated atmosphere and everything going for it, Tei Too is a comfortable lunch joint. Also, I like their music playlist :) The Yaki Udon is delicious; noodles cooked to perfection and a balanced combination of sweet/savory. Tom Yum is my favorite here. Best I've ever had and comes with the most flavorful broth with tomato, cilantro, lemongrass, ginger, mushrooms, shrimp and very good rice. Get the Korean ribs, they taste amazingly authentic. $12.95 for a large order is unheard of; I've only seen this dish go for $17-23 anywhere else. I'm half Korean so you can at least half trust me. Since I've been sitting here, two other return customers have come in just to give their compliments to the chef. I plan on doing the same when I stop stuffing my face.
(4)
Anthony A.
I have been to this location a few times. The staff is always cheerful and extremely helpful. The small entree menu makes the selection fast and simple. We have always had success with the Pad Thai and Drunken Noodles. I'm normally a fan of red curry, this one is consistently limey? so know that be fore you order. Park in the rear as street side is dangerous.
(4)
Lindsey W.
I was so excited to try this place, especially after the great reviews of the Pad Thai and crab rangoons. I got an order to go and the crab rangoons were decent--crispy, with a good filling and generous portion. However, I was SO sad when I opened up my entree and saw they gave me a bowl of plain noodles. Literally pale and tasteless and completely different than their other pictures online. I really wanted to like this place but for this price and inconsistency, I won't be going back.
(1)
Andre T.
I hate to write a bad review of a restaurant which has served me many good meals but tonight was inexcusable. At 8:15 the slouchy kid behind the counter announced to my wife and I, and another couple attempting to order that we could do take out but not dine in because they had a slow day and wanted to close early. The gentleman in front of me was equally shocked as I was, the place was packed. He asked to speak to the manager, and a cook, who came out to back up the slouchy kid produced a cell phone as if he needed to call the manager on the phone. They both were practically laying on the counter, denying us service. We left so I dont know what the outcome of calling the manager was, I wasnt about to let them cook me food. The only reason Im leaving this review is to hope someone, maybe an owner, reads it and does something because the entire crew this evening didnt give a crap. Guess what-- they took our $$$ across the street. Very sad.
(1)
I Know W.
The first time here was not good. We really want to like this place. Great location, the inside decor is well done. A recent evening visit was a better experience. The food is ok, great sake selection,we're going back to find their dish. The noodle dishes seem to be the best so far.
(3)
Pants M.
Pretty good Thai food... not spicy enough for my taste but well prepared. The staff push this place across the line for me -- always friendly and very apologetic when they're backed up in the kitchen (they tend to get slammed at lunch).
(4)
Lara R.
My husband and I have enjoyed Tei Too many times. While the menu isn't the most kid-friendly, the setting is just fine -- our 1 year old son has been often. The food is good -- no, nothing earth-shattering, but something we look forward to. Our favorite dish is the spicy basil. Can't ever go wrong with that one.
(4)
Lauren L.
So this place is pretty pricey for what it is. I just have a hard time spending more than $10 for a meal at a place where you order at a counter and get your own drink/silverware/etc. Especially in St. Louis. Especially at an Asian-type place in St. Louis. Especially at an Asian-type place in St. Louis that is right next door to my favorite MSG-ridden establishment Webster Wok, where you can have a lunch special for $5 and get waited on.
(2)
Jeff C.
Way overpriced for OK carryout.
(2)
Karen R.
2.5 stars (3 if you get lucky and everyone/thing is on point) I always want to like this place--really wish I could give it more stars! I randomly try it because it just seems it should be a fab place--not fully Thai, but Thai-Asian fusion. Not to mention, is close to home. It's a little pricey for what it is, and the staff is a little, well I guess snooty is the best description. Particularly since the dine-in experience is mix of self-serve and wait service. (You go to the counter, order, pick a seat, grab your own utensils/napkins, someone from the back brings your dish(es) out to the table.) The (as always) staff didn't necessarily care if they were nice or friendly. And act like it's weird to want to share a main dish and soup with some starters. We ordered Goyza, crab rangoon, chicken satay, tom kha, and chicken pad thai. The rangoon were surprising with the egg roll shape and pretty good. The Goyza tasted like it had shrimp in it (supposed to be pork/chicken with garlic sauce). The satay--typical with peanut sauce. Pad Thai, plated beautifully, but just ok on flavor, expected glass noodles, but they were flat rice (I think) noodles. Sigh, the Tom Kha--I so love a really good Tom Kha, but here, it's always hit or miss. Sometimes it's right on, and others, well, just thrown together. Tonight, it was thrown together, not full of layered flavors that a good Tom Kha has... it was mostly coconut milk with a lot of chicken some mushrooms, cilantro, a whole tomoato, and a few aromatics. The aromatics are key to a good Tom Kha--lemon grass, glangal, ginger, kafir lime leaves, go in the pan before everything else to develop the layers and flavor...but here, they seem an after thought and just tossed in, and never consistent which will be used in your particular GIANT bowl of Tom Kha. Oh, and I wouldn't recommend bringing your young family there--the register clerk was miffed that a family with a toddler and a high chair toddler ate there and ate like kids sometimes do that she had to bus. (I really didn't wish to here her rumbling about it!)
(2)
Tracy A.
Burmese noodle soup with beef brisket is my jam man!!! And it should be yours too:) I love all of their curry dishes, everything is perfectly spiced but the also offer more mild dishes. You can't go wrong with any of their noodle dishes.
(5)
Leslie S.
Pretty good first visit. The gentleman at the counter is soooo nice, often checking on us to make sure we were taken care of. First of all, there is parking and an entrance in the back, which may be more convenient that parking out front. Order at the counter and then grab a seat. I had the crab rangoon, which look like crispy Vietnamese spring rolls or mini eggrolls when they arive, but they are indeed crab rangoon. You get about 6 or 7 for $5-6, but it seems like you get more than a standard crab rangoon serving elsewhere. (See picture.) I also tried the Pad Thai (see picture) for about $7.95 with Chicken. This is a great option for someone who can't handle spicy or is new to Thai food. This is a basic peanut and soy sauce flavored noodle dish and tastes pretty good here. I'm looking forward to coming back for some more crab rangoon and some new wok stir fries at this place!
(4)
Katee M.
I love this place! I work down the street and had noticed it, but I didn't know it was such a gem! The staff is super friendly and helpful. I had the Thai fried rice with yellow curry and tofu and it was an excellent decision.
(5)
Linda Z.
I was so excited to find that there was a 'Thai' restaurant so close to my home. I had the vegetable egg rolls as an appetizer, which were really unappetizing. They were burnt on the outside and soggy on the inside and tasted like oil that was days old. They are served with some kind of gelatinous goo and when I asked if they had any chili flakes/sauce/oil (as is standard at most Thai restaurants in America), I was told "no, just sriracha." Umm, ok. My husband ordered Tom Khar soup and was charged a $2 surcharge for TOFU. Seriously, Tofu? Tofu is so much cheaper than meat that most places do not charge for a substitution. Not in Missouri, I guess. My husband also had a curry with Tilapia, which was extremely bland but otherwise ok. I ordered Pad Thai with Tofu and 5 stars of spice. Interestingly enough, the restaurant found the missing chili that they said ten minutes earlier did not exist. I was disappointed that the Pad Thai was just some noodles with Chili oil on them - no other sauce but the chili oil. It was like eating Pad Thai from McDonald's. While the chili flavor was fine, the super-greasy texture was nasty. Typically, Pad Thai has a number of ingredients in the sauce - not here. I realize that having lived in Thailand before, I may be snobbier than most about what is branded as Thai cuisine but I have lowered my standards considerably since moving to Missouri - however, this place is run like an overpriced fast food place. For the $40 we spent on dinner, I could have had a nice meal at Blue Sky or Cyrano's or went to a better Thai restaurant outside of Webster.
(2)
Elle M.
2.5 stars...not terrible & not good. I love Japanese, Chinese, Thai, & Vietnamese. However, I was very disappointed. Things did not have much flavor at all and all of my vegetables were raw. I love having properly cooked vegetables that are still slightly crispy but these were not even cooked. I cannot stress enough how bad I wanted to love this restaurant. I guess I'll still be driving further to get good food.
I'm obsessed with this place! I always get the Pad Thai Tofu and Crab Rangoons. The Crab Rangoons are wrapped up like an egg roll, but crispy with the tastiest hint of lemon. Their Pad Thai is one of the best I've had. Everyone who works here is really nice. The only thing is that I wish they were a little cheaper (i'm a broke 20 year old) but that doesn't really stop me from buying anyways because it's definitely worth your money! Also: they always give you enough food to where you have leftovers. Yum yum.
(5)
Jim W.
Good food. Enjoyed the non-traditional crab rangoon a lot. I has the pineapple fried rice and also was quite good. Give the place a try. Not too shabby.
(3)
Lindsay B.
Really good! Had lunch here. Broccoli and garlic wok stir fry was great. Everything else looks really good. You're going to spend about $10 here
(4)
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Address :8158 S Big Bend
Webster Groves, MO, 63119
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : No Caters : No
Samantha H.
This place is absolutely amazing! The customer service is something to talk about! Everytime I recommend this restaurant to anyone, I always add "... and the workers are amazing" because I feel that is one of the many things that make them stick out among the rest. The food is absolutely the some of the best in STL. I absolutely love Asian cuisine. I used to live closer but now live 30 minutes away and still drive the distance for the food. It's that good. Anytime I go anywhere else I always end up saying "not as good as tei too". If I had to comment on an improvement I would say it's that they aren't open earlier on Saturdays and they are closed on Sundays.
(5)Haley G.
First, their Crab Rangoon is amazing. It comes with this delicious sweet and sour sauce. I also love their Thai fried rice -- it's nice and light, and when I get it for takeout, it lasts at least 2 meals for me. When I try other dishes, though, I'm sometimes disappointed. Their beef was very dry when I had it. My boyfriend had a bad beef & noodle dish there and now will never go back with me. I'm always happy when I get my fried rice & Crab Rangoon, though.
(4)John K.
I give this place 4 stars for Thai/Asian restaurants just because there is probably a better place out there somewhere in the Lou, but I do recommend this place with no reservations. Could be 5 stars if I had some other places to compare to. My family gets take out here 4 or 5 times a year. Nice/clean enough inside so I would not hesitate to dine in. I usually call in the order and pick it up, it is always hot and ready when I pick it up and the staff is always friendly. Chicken satay with peanut sauce on the side, chicken pad Thai and spicy basil beef stir fry were all great on my last order. Entree portions are large enough for two adults to split and prices are reasonable so overall great value. They have beer and wine, but no cocktails. As with other places in Webster/old orchard, parking can be a challenge at times.
(4)Carla C.
Red curry was delish. Staff was very friendly. My friend reported that her Drunken Noodles were good as well. There seems to be very little good Thai in STL. This is the best I've found so far.
(4)Abe F.
We tried this place last night after hearing it was good. We had the Spring Rolls and Chicken Satay. Both were great. My wife ordered Pad Thai for her dinner and I ordered Yaki Soba. I'm always disappointed by American Yaki Soba, and I was again tonight. It wasn't bad, but it's not proper Japanese Yaki Soba. In fairness, they didn't claim it was when I asked. When my wife's Pad Thai arrived, I smelled something funny. She took a bite and spit it out. I also tried it and spit it out. It was disgusting. We both love Pad Thai, too. Though I have never tried to consume sweaty socks, I imagine this is what they taste like. It sure smelled like socks. It looked like they boiled white noodles and chucked them on a plate. It was bizarre how bad it tasted. I mean awful. Great looking menu, and we may try again. But no chance we will go out of our way to go here again. And there's a zero percent chance we will order pad Thai. Zero.
(2)Bill C.
Possibly the best bowl of noodles I've tasted. (Drunken noodles with chicken). But I agree that compared to traditional Asian restaurants, probably not a good value. Went at lunch and dropped $12 for a bowl of noodles (no apps) and soft drink. AND, as previously stated, you order at counter and get your own utensils.
(4)Chris Z.
The food is better than your local Chinese take-out but not as good as a decent Japanese sit down restaurant. Tei Too focuses on Asian inspired noodle bowls, but for me the sauces overpower their dishes. I'm not saying that the sauces are bad, they're just overbearing. I should be able to take broccoli and pork in by pork & broccoli bowl.
(2)Candace G.
This place is hit or miss. I always get one of the curries with veggies and the curry is either perfection or has no taste. The veggies tonight seemed like they just threw in a bunch of raw broccoli and cabbage without even cooking them. Their brown rice is good and love the Korean BBQ ribs. Just wish there was some consistency!!
(3)Katey P.
This place is great! I suggest the Panang Brisket curry. I have tried other nearby places and I have to say this place takes the cake!
(5)Michael O.
Great food. I touch more pricey than your stadard Thai joint, but worth it in flavor and quality for sure!
(4)Don R.
We love this place. When we lived in Webster Groves, this was our "go-to restaurant" when we couldn't think of another place. The Pad Thai with tofu is our favorite dish, and their take on the crab rangoon is great. The atmosphere at the restaurant is very casual, and the price is reasonable. Their turnover time for carryout is great (usually 10 minutes). Give this place a try. You'll love it.
(5)Jill C.
I love having a yummy Tei place in my town (Webster Groves.) Been there about 10 times. Employees are nice and friendly. I would have given Tei Too a 4 star before today, but went there tonight and found out they now have brown rice. I like the healthy alternative.
(5)Fei-Fei K.
Yet again, Mary and I went on a food adventure. We were going to get some Mexican or Cuban (I forgot which) but as we were driving away from our school, a scent totally caught our noses and brought us back. We walked around and found that it was Tei Too. Now it's been a restaurant near our school for a while, and we'd just never tried. So we went on in and looked at the menu. There was a chicken teriyaki I believe it was, and it was delicious. It was a bit spicy, but sweet also. The only thing was that the sauce it came with was a little too sour and bitter for my taste. I don't like my food too dry, so I like dipping things into sauce, but it really required a balance between the heavy sauce and the chicken. All the while, I saw that they also had BBQ short ribs selling for a limited time, and if you guys know me and my little brother, we go GA-GA over these. So I bought an order to bring home to my brother so we could have it for dinner. And all i can say is that I wish wish wish it was on the regular menu because it was sooooooooo good. All in all, if the price might've been lower, and if I got something else, this might've made it onto a list of favorites.
(3)Mary D.
We were on our way to a Latin restaurant in Webster but were halted by an intoxicating scent. We couldn't figure out if it was Tei Too or Webster Wok so we just decided to go into TT. It was nice inside; roomy and relaxed atmosphere. You order at the register, pay there, and sit where ever you'd like (we chose a booth). I asked the waitress/cashier for recommendations under the curry list. Ended up choosing the Pineapple and Tomato Curry. The food didn't take too long, maybe 15 mins. It came out steamy and delicious! A little spicy, but perfectly creamy With the pineapple adding some sweetness. I thought the portion looked small at first, but it ended up being very filling. I left happy and full :D Will come back to try their other curries.
(5)Danielle M.
Tei Too, what can I say? Nothing special, but not terrible either. Most of what I've ordered is on the more boring side, but it's less greasy than the cheap Chinese food down the street from me, though a little more expensive. I come here when I'm craving Thai food, mostly because it's the closest place I know of. I've never eaten here, just picked up, and it's always been fast. I'll keep coming here, merely because I'm too lazy to find another place to drive to when it's 5pm and I don't have anything planned for dinner.
(3)Meara S.
A little on the pricey side, but the food was delicious. The crab Rangoon are unusual but delicious. I ordered the curry and it was yummy. My first curry experience. My boyfriend ordered the pad Thai, he mentioned he wished it had been more saucy. Either way we agree we will be back. I wish they had sushi like their other locations.
(4)Jon J.
I am a Thai foodaholic who eats Thai at least once a week and sometimes 3-4 times a week depending on circumstances. Since my parents live in the Webster area and I am fairly close by I was happy to see that some Thai food was making it's way to Webster Groves. That being said, lets be honest, while the food itself isn't bad (ie indedible), its nothing close to King and I and other places in the loop or Clayton. The curry's in particular are bland as hell. This lack of flavor probably plays well in Webster Groves were restaurants can last for years or even decades while serving tasteless sub par food. For other Thai restaurants nearby there is "Blue Elephant" in Clayton or "Zen" in Crestwood. If you care to venture downtown "Sen Thai" has one of the best dishes in town (Drunken Noodles) and King and I has the best curries. On a positive note, my fiancee thought the Sweet Basil dish was 3.5 stars and if you love Thai, something is better than nothing.
(3)Matt R.
Finally got up the nerve to give this place a try again since I said I would. Unfortunately even the dishes that I had previously said were safe options were now bad as well. Pad Thai? Literally *swimming* in a puddle of colorless sauce. My wife said the plate looked like someone had thrown up on it (actually, if you'll excuse my french, what she said was "that looks like f*king vomit")....not an appetizing way to start. Drunken noodles? Two bites and I left the rest sitting there. Gyoza? Weren't horrible, but the sauce served with them was essentially straight soy sauce. So after a quick dunk and my first bite I was saltier than the Red Sea. Chicken Satay? I liked the flavor (as did my son, wife on the other hand said it tasted like a "flower") but unforgivingly one was undercooked. If you read my previous review you'll recall that they've served me undercooked chicken before. Total cost for two appetizers and two mains in a place where you order at the counter and get your own utensils and napkins? $40+ Unreal. The gal at the register could see we weren't particularly happy with our meals and promptly disappeared into the back never to return again (10 minutes, seriously). Tei Poo is more like it.
(1)Jessica Y.
Finally came here after driving by this place numerous times and always been intrigued. I love satay in general. ironically we did not try the satay. I would agree with a previous reviewer that the menu was at first a little hard to follow. I ordered this curry dish with salmon off the specialty section, unsure how it would come. Was shocked that it came out an entire long filet of salmon on top of a red coconut curry sauce with red peppers and green beans. A bowl of white rice came on the side. The curry sauce was creamy and delicious, the vegetables were a little crunchy for my taste. The salmon though was crispy on the bottom and was not overcooked. Nice buttery texture. My friend ordered the spicy friend rice with chicken...I ended up liking his plate better than mine and kept stealing bites off his plate. The rice was moist in a delicious brown sauce that had ample hints of garlic. Red peppers, onions, and sweet basil lended some crunch and flavor and the scallions on top were a great top off. The chicken was tender as well.
(4)Christine H.
I've been to this place twice in the past two weeks. First time I was with a friend, and it was busy for lunch, but we ordered, and were able to find a table, then received our food quickly. It was very tasty, and comes in really interesting dinnerware. My second visit was equally good until I discovered a piece of my chicken satay was still pink and mushy on the inside. The person told me it was probably a piece of fat on it, but..uh, I wasn't taking any chances. The redeeming factor for them is they gave me a whole order of fried rice (tofu, thank you very much) to take along with me. In general, the atmosphere is very nice. The food is decent for a quick lunch. For some reason their menu is very hard to follow. Possibly because you need a magnifying glass to read it on the wall. If that's your problem, they have provided paper menus to hold.
(4)Steve D.
We tried this recently and were disappointed. It's a nice location but the food was very bland. My wife had Pad Thai and it was almost completely tasteless. So many good options for Thai food, this won't be on our list to visit again.
(1)Christina C.
So happy I tried this place. Got here just before the lunch rush and the guy explained the entire menu to me. I go the yaki udon with beef. Fantastic flavors. 1st time ordering this dish. The noodles are thick and chewy. Took a few bites to get used to but I loved it! They said the soba has thinner ramen noodles. I'll get that next time.
(4)Jill L.
I was pleasantly surprised by Tei Too for lunch in Webster! I am in this area a lot, but had never tried it because I thought it looked a little sketchy from the outside. I guess I shouldn't judge a book by it's cover, because it's actually quite nice on the inside. You pay at the counter, and they don't have lunch specials. I thought this was a prerequisite for Asian food? Anyway, for yellow chicken curry and a drink it was $13! A little too expensive for frequent lunches. The food took a while, it seemed like they were literally making one thing at a time. But, when my food arrived it was fresh, hot, and delicious! I tried my friend's Spiced Basil, which was good as well! I may try take out from here in the future, but wish they would have some type of smaller, less expensive lunch items.
(4)Alyssa S.
Get the Korean short ribs. They are amazing. If you go in and sit down, you can split the short ribs and an order of spring rolls or their awesome crab Rangoon and be completely satiated. Back to the Rangoon. They wrap them like spring rolls instead of giving you a bunch of fried crunchy extra crap like other places. Creamy smooth and the dip is sweet but not too sweet. Short ribs - tender and delicious fall off the bone. The Tom kha soup is really comforting. Delicious without being greasy. Yes. Soup can be greasy... Not this. Also... I overheard one of the associates there when being questioned about where they get their ingredients... Local produce from Webster Groves. No msg. No additives. That is what you want to eat, folks.
(5)Taylor C.
Tei Too is great! I always get a pork curry when I go here, and as others have said, their crab rangoons are fantastic. Their staff is friendly, their food is yummy. My only thing is when I've ventured away from my favorite dish, i'm sometimes disappointed!
(4)Jason B.
Had the stir fry chicken with broccoli and garlic sauce, and it was ok but not great. My wife had the stir fry with cashews and vegetables but wasn't in the mood for cashews, so those were left off. We told them we wanted light sauce, which I meant very little, but they translated that as not spicy. There was a lot of pretty tasteless sauce on her dish! Oh well! Good, but definitely not what we experienced the first two times.
(3)Mel A.
I love Thai food and have had drunken noodles from several different places before so when I saw that this place has drunken noodles as one of their many offerings, I just had to have some. Of course, there is probably nowhere here that serves authentic Thai but as far as fusion type dishes, I think I have had my fair share. First off, I tried their gyoza which was quite delicious and fresh tasting. It was brought out probably around 3 minutes after ordering and sitting down. This is also another thing I want to mention. Before coming here, I thought this place would have waiters/waitresses taking your order but you actually place your order, get a table and they bring your food out to you or you could get it to go. Anyway, I tried their drunken noodles with chicken and beef (of course) and Pad Thai. I've been obsessing over drunken noodles for quite some time now and have even thought about making some at home but most of the ones I have had have been savory. The drunken noodles here is a bit on the sweet side, less veggies (red bell pepper slices, tomato, and some parsley leaves I think), and it had a small hint of spiciness, probably a level 1 if I had to rate it. The Pad Thai was also somewhat sweet. Overall, the serving size was filling, the service was fast, and the staff were very pleasant. Would I go back? Sure! Maybe to try something else off of their menu.
(3)Annie S.
I frequent Tei Too for lunch fairly often and have consistently had good experiences. The menu has a variety of thai options, with noodle dishes and chopstick fare. I typically order the chicken pad thai or the Drunken Noodles. The pad thai is standard for that dish and is served with a nice little side of crushed peanuts, which provide a great texture along with the green onions. The Drunken Noodles have a delightfully sweet sauce that on some visits tends towards the spicy side, so quality is not consistent, but it is still delicious that way. Both dishes provide plenty of food for what you're paying. The service is quick, making it a great place for lunch, and the staff is always friendly and clean. The location on Big Bend is on a quaint portion of the street next to other eateries and is great for walking around. Though the interior isn't drenched in personality, each time that I've visited, the restaurant is clean and tables are wiped and ready for new patrons. It's a regular spot for my lunches.
(3)Jessica M.
Love this place! Come here about once a week for lunch. I always order the yaki udon with chicken and it's super yummy! However I feel like their portion sizes can change a bit from day to day but you'll still leave full. As far as good lunch places in Webster groves, this near the top of my list! :)
(4)Adam S.
Very fresh Thai food! Very original menu, cozy atmosphere, good music. Knowledgeable and friendly staff, quick service and convenient location in downtown Old Orchard. Best crab Rangoon I've ever tried! I really enjoyed the pineapple fried rice with chicken - interesting combination of pineapple, cashews, scallions.
(4)Meghan F.
I've never had a bad meal here. Usually I get the Pad Thai with chicken, but today I tried the Yaki Udon with chicken since it's highly recommended by other reviewers. It's so good. Definitely my new favorite. This place is clean and has great, fast service. They also play very eclectic music which I like.
(4)Jeanie R.
Writing this from my table at the restaurant now because I'm that happy with this place. And that's what lone, lunch-breaking one-tops get to do. Tei Too gets everything right. The food and service are high quality. The food I've had here tastes fresh and expertly prepared. I've been served a couple times by the manager and cook who were thoughtful and friendly. The menu is diverse with East Asian and Southeast Asian street foods, greens and main courses. The portions and prices are fair. (Update: they raised the prices! Will still keep coming back, just not as often :/ ) With a vibrant yet understated atmosphere and everything going for it, Tei Too is a comfortable lunch joint. Also, I like their music playlist :) The Yaki Udon is delicious; noodles cooked to perfection and a balanced combination of sweet/savory. Tom Yum is my favorite here. Best I've ever had and comes with the most flavorful broth with tomato, cilantro, lemongrass, ginger, mushrooms, shrimp and very good rice. Get the Korean ribs, they taste amazingly authentic. $12.95 for a large order is unheard of; I've only seen this dish go for $17-23 anywhere else. I'm half Korean so you can at least half trust me. Since I've been sitting here, two other return customers have come in just to give their compliments to the chef. I plan on doing the same when I stop stuffing my face.
(4)Anthony A.
I have been to this location a few times. The staff is always cheerful and extremely helpful. The small entree menu makes the selection fast and simple. We have always had success with the Pad Thai and Drunken Noodles. I'm normally a fan of red curry, this one is consistently limey? so know that be fore you order. Park in the rear as street side is dangerous.
(4)Lindsey W.
I was so excited to try this place, especially after the great reviews of the Pad Thai and crab rangoons. I got an order to go and the crab rangoons were decent--crispy, with a good filling and generous portion. However, I was SO sad when I opened up my entree and saw they gave me a bowl of plain noodles. Literally pale and tasteless and completely different than their other pictures online. I really wanted to like this place but for this price and inconsistency, I won't be going back.
(1)Andre T.
I hate to write a bad review of a restaurant which has served me many good meals but tonight was inexcusable. At 8:15 the slouchy kid behind the counter announced to my wife and I, and another couple attempting to order that we could do take out but not dine in because they had a slow day and wanted to close early. The gentleman in front of me was equally shocked as I was, the place was packed. He asked to speak to the manager, and a cook, who came out to back up the slouchy kid produced a cell phone as if he needed to call the manager on the phone. They both were practically laying on the counter, denying us service. We left so I dont know what the outcome of calling the manager was, I wasnt about to let them cook me food. The only reason Im leaving this review is to hope someone, maybe an owner, reads it and does something because the entire crew this evening didnt give a crap. Guess what-- they took our $$$ across the street. Very sad.
(1)I Know W.
The first time here was not good. We really want to like this place. Great location, the inside decor is well done. A recent evening visit was a better experience. The food is ok, great sake selection,we're going back to find their dish. The noodle dishes seem to be the best so far.
(3)Pants M.
Pretty good Thai food... not spicy enough for my taste but well prepared. The staff push this place across the line for me -- always friendly and very apologetic when they're backed up in the kitchen (they tend to get slammed at lunch).
(4)Lara R.
My husband and I have enjoyed Tei Too many times. While the menu isn't the most kid-friendly, the setting is just fine -- our 1 year old son has been often. The food is good -- no, nothing earth-shattering, but something we look forward to. Our favorite dish is the spicy basil. Can't ever go wrong with that one.
(4)Lauren L.
So this place is pretty pricey for what it is. I just have a hard time spending more than $10 for a meal at a place where you order at a counter and get your own drink/silverware/etc. Especially in St. Louis. Especially at an Asian-type place in St. Louis. Especially at an Asian-type place in St. Louis that is right next door to my favorite MSG-ridden establishment Webster Wok, where you can have a lunch special for $5 and get waited on.
(2)Jeff C.
Way overpriced for OK carryout.
(2)Karen R.
2.5 stars (3 if you get lucky and everyone/thing is on point) I always want to like this place--really wish I could give it more stars! I randomly try it because it just seems it should be a fab place--not fully Thai, but Thai-Asian fusion. Not to mention, is close to home. It's a little pricey for what it is, and the staff is a little, well I guess snooty is the best description. Particularly since the dine-in experience is mix of self-serve and wait service. (You go to the counter, order, pick a seat, grab your own utensils/napkins, someone from the back brings your dish(es) out to the table.) The (as always) staff didn't necessarily care if they were nice or friendly. And act like it's weird to want to share a main dish and soup with some starters. We ordered Goyza, crab rangoon, chicken satay, tom kha, and chicken pad thai. The rangoon were surprising with the egg roll shape and pretty good. The Goyza tasted like it had shrimp in it (supposed to be pork/chicken with garlic sauce). The satay--typical with peanut sauce. Pad Thai, plated beautifully, but just ok on flavor, expected glass noodles, but they were flat rice (I think) noodles. Sigh, the Tom Kha--I so love a really good Tom Kha, but here, it's always hit or miss. Sometimes it's right on, and others, well, just thrown together. Tonight, it was thrown together, not full of layered flavors that a good Tom Kha has... it was mostly coconut milk with a lot of chicken some mushrooms, cilantro, a whole tomoato, and a few aromatics. The aromatics are key to a good Tom Kha--lemon grass, glangal, ginger, kafir lime leaves, go in the pan before everything else to develop the layers and flavor...but here, they seem an after thought and just tossed in, and never consistent which will be used in your particular GIANT bowl of Tom Kha. Oh, and I wouldn't recommend bringing your young family there--the register clerk was miffed that a family with a toddler and a high chair toddler ate there and ate like kids sometimes do that she had to bus. (I really didn't wish to here her rumbling about it!)
(2)Tracy A.
Burmese noodle soup with beef brisket is my jam man!!! And it should be yours too:) I love all of their curry dishes, everything is perfectly spiced but the also offer more mild dishes. You can't go wrong with any of their noodle dishes.
(5)Leslie S.
Pretty good first visit. The gentleman at the counter is soooo nice, often checking on us to make sure we were taken care of. First of all, there is parking and an entrance in the back, which may be more convenient that parking out front. Order at the counter and then grab a seat. I had the crab rangoon, which look like crispy Vietnamese spring rolls or mini eggrolls when they arive, but they are indeed crab rangoon. You get about 6 or 7 for $5-6, but it seems like you get more than a standard crab rangoon serving elsewhere. (See picture.) I also tried the Pad Thai (see picture) for about $7.95 with Chicken. This is a great option for someone who can't handle spicy or is new to Thai food. This is a basic peanut and soy sauce flavored noodle dish and tastes pretty good here. I'm looking forward to coming back for some more crab rangoon and some new wok stir fries at this place!
(4)Katee M.
I love this place! I work down the street and had noticed it, but I didn't know it was such a gem! The staff is super friendly and helpful. I had the Thai fried rice with yellow curry and tofu and it was an excellent decision.
(5)Linda Z.
I was so excited to find that there was a 'Thai' restaurant so close to my home. I had the vegetable egg rolls as an appetizer, which were really unappetizing. They were burnt on the outside and soggy on the inside and tasted like oil that was days old. They are served with some kind of gelatinous goo and when I asked if they had any chili flakes/sauce/oil (as is standard at most Thai restaurants in America), I was told "no, just sriracha." Umm, ok. My husband ordered Tom Khar soup and was charged a $2 surcharge for TOFU. Seriously, Tofu? Tofu is so much cheaper than meat that most places do not charge for a substitution. Not in Missouri, I guess. My husband also had a curry with Tilapia, which was extremely bland but otherwise ok. I ordered Pad Thai with Tofu and 5 stars of spice. Interestingly enough, the restaurant found the missing chili that they said ten minutes earlier did not exist. I was disappointed that the Pad Thai was just some noodles with Chili oil on them - no other sauce but the chili oil. It was like eating Pad Thai from McDonald's. While the chili flavor was fine, the super-greasy texture was nasty. Typically, Pad Thai has a number of ingredients in the sauce - not here. I realize that having lived in Thailand before, I may be snobbier than most about what is branded as Thai cuisine but I have lowered my standards considerably since moving to Missouri - however, this place is run like an overpriced fast food place. For the $40 we spent on dinner, I could have had a nice meal at Blue Sky or Cyrano's or went to a better Thai restaurant outside of Webster.
(2)Elle M.
2.5 stars...not terrible & not good. I love Japanese, Chinese, Thai, & Vietnamese. However, I was very disappointed. Things did not have much flavor at all and all of my vegetables were raw. I love having properly cooked vegetables that are still slightly crispy but these were not even cooked. I cannot stress enough how bad I wanted to love this restaurant. I guess I'll still be driving further to get good food.
(3)Chloé H.
I'm obsessed with this place! I always get the Pad Thai Tofu and Crab Rangoons. The Crab Rangoons are wrapped up like an egg roll, but crispy with the tastiest hint of lemon. Their Pad Thai is one of the best I've had. Everyone who works here is really nice. The only thing is that I wish they were a little cheaper (i'm a broke 20 year old) but that doesn't really stop me from buying anyways because it's definitely worth your money! Also: they always give you enough food to where you have leftovers. Yum yum.
(5)Jim W.
Good food. Enjoyed the non-traditional crab rangoon a lot. I has the pineapple fried rice and also was quite good. Give the place a try. Not too shabby.
(3)Lindsay B.
Really good! Had lunch here. Broccoli and garlic wok stir fry was great. Everything else looks really good. You're going to spend about $10 here
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