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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Sauce Magazine, St. Louis Magazine, and Feast Magazine. Updated September 2026.
Bo Fung Chinese Kitchen · South City
Bo Fung's St. Paul sandwich puts a hot egg foo young patty, cool vegetables and mayonnaise between soft slices of white bread. Order the original from the takeout counter.
Clementine's Naughty & Nice Ice Cream · Lafayette Square
Tamara Keefe's creamery began as a Lafayette Square parlor and grew into a local brand. Its flavors include Italian butter cookie, coffee, maple pecan bourbon and pink champagne sorbet. Order gooey butter ice cream by the scoop or pint.
La Tejana Taqueria · St. Ann
The chips at this St. Ann counter are hefty but airy and served with smoky salsa. Pair them with chorizo tacos, seared until crisp.
Lona's Lil Eats · Fox Park
Build a rice-paper wrap with a protein, noodles, rice or greens, and one of Lona Luo's five house sauces. A tortilla or a bowl is another option.
Sakatanoya Revolving Sushi & Ramen Bar · Delmar Loop
The conveyor belt lets you sample small plates of sushi and sashimi without committing to a full roll, while hot dishes arrive by robot. The simple plate system kept the final bill lower than expected for a generous spread. Try the potstickers or salt and pepper chicken with a bowl of spicy ramen, or pick the sushi that catches your eye as it passes.