I've heard Tiny Chef was really good, and I got a chance to try it while playing pinball at the Silver Ballroom. I got the bibmibap bowl with pork belly and dragon sauce. It was delicious! The dragon sauce had just the right amount of spiciness for me (maybe a 2 on a 5 point scale). The ingredients were fresh, and it was full of flavor. 10/10, I'll definitely be having it again the next time I'm in the mood to play pinball.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charlie Quain
Although I understand and appreciate having vegan options for people. When you run out of beef, and pork, and chicken perhaps that should tell you something. As much as vegans and vegetarians do not appreciate meat. The vast majority of people do not appreciate tofu. Ratios exist. Try not to run out of the 75% of your menu that 93% of the country eats.
Jason P
The food good, but my tacos today missed the mark. I ALWAYS order the exact same thing, pork belly tacos, corn tortilla, dragon sauce. So I know what to expect. I get home today to find flour tortillas, 3x the normal amount of dragon sauce and only two lime wedges for three tacos. That much sauce throws off the balance that makes these a great taco. Wish I didnt have to knock it down a star, but this was lazy execution on a 'not busy' night. More sauce does not equal better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tacos
Christine Kujawa
Love going to Tiny Chef!! It’s one of our favorite date nights. Play a little pinball and eat amazing Korean food! Love the carbo noodles special and just had the crunch wraps. Everything is always so good!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emily Hogan
I was able to eat there and the food was great! Easy to order and I grabbed a drink at the bar while I waited. Can’t wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eli LaChance
This is without a doubt the best food in St. Louis. The value you get for your money is unparalleled as they hand prep everything. No short cuts! The staff is very friendly. The location is fun because it's a pinball bar so you can play pinball or get drinks while you wait. The food comes fast. They always have vegan variants on everything so it's a great spot to go for carnivores, omnivores, and all the veggiesauruses out there. The jukebox is all punk rock. I cannot recommend this place enough. Definitely try everything on the menu but the specials are always the best thing there. My fav specials are anything with Tteokbokki, Garlic Chillicrisp Mandu, and Kimchi Pancakes. Last night I ate a "Korean Crunchwrap" and each bite felt like God telling me I was his most cherished creation. I told my friend about this place a few years back for a first date recommendation and now he's engaged. Coincidence?
Definitely eat here!
Brandon “MrNiceGuy_Bakes” Smith
Great Original Fusion Korean cuisine. The Owner is very attentive that works harder than most owners. Located inside a bar/pinball arcade. I enjoy the weekly specials and flavors from Korean backgrounds. I'll be back definitely. Sometimes the bar is busy which means the restaurant will be busy, so grab a drink a be patient for a great fulfilling meal from Tiny Chef. Next time I'll add a picture of I can!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ania C
I absolutely love Tiny Chef. It's so fun to go into a cool pinball dive bar and get some AMAZING Korean food. Don't be surprised if they sell out, because the food is that great. Get there early. Or call ahead and see if they are still serving. There's also vegan options as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick
Melanie is one of the most transparent and professional chefs I’ve seen. Her presence and connection to her customers is inspiring. Follow her socials to get updates as soon as she can make them! Given her setup, as a customer I think it’s pretty self-explanatory that a brand-new and insanely highly-requested item would sell out eventually. My advice to those that have to drive into the city from the county is don’t wait until 8pm on a Saturday night! And even if she is sold out, it’s an amazing thing to see a sold-out small business run by a Korean-American woman. There are plenty of other dining options along Morgan-Ford to support. Give one another a little grace in these tough times; I couldn’t imagine running to my keyboard to crap on a small business after ONE instance of slight inconvenience (that was self-perpetuated, by the way).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leah Hoots
Melanie / Tiny chef always puts her heart into her food & specials. I get her food when I need a big meal and comfort. I love tiny chef!
Food is fantastic, Melanie is a delight. Just a note: If you’re intent on having one of her specials, go EARLY because her food is wonderful and popular, her space is small, and running out WILL happen. So plan, and if she’s out of her special, maybe try the bibimbap or the tacos!
Alanna P
I love this small biz! The food is incredible. The cheesy corn has a special spot in my heart!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kiki Smith
We generally try to go every other week or so. She changes out the specials so we've had a lot of great food! The crunch wraps are AMAZING. Had it with the bulgogi chicken and it was 🔥🔥🔥
I've heard Tiny Chef was really good, and I got a chance to try it while playing pinball at the Silver Ballroom. I got the bibmibap bowl with pork belly and dragon sauce. It was delicious! The dragon sauce had just the right amount of spiciness for me (maybe a 2 on a 5 point scale). The ingredients were fresh, and it was full of flavor. 10/10, I'll definitely be having it again the next time I'm in the mood to play pinball.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Although I understand and appreciate having vegan options for people. When you run out of beef, and pork, and chicken perhaps that should tell you something. As much as vegans and vegetarians do not appreciate meat. The vast majority of people do not appreciate tofu. Ratios exist. Try not to run out of the 75% of your menu that 93% of the country eats.
The food good, but my tacos today missed the mark. I ALWAYS order the exact same thing, pork belly tacos, corn tortilla, dragon sauce. So I know what to expect. I get home today to find flour tortillas, 3x the normal amount of dragon sauce and only two lime wedges for three tacos. That much sauce throws off the balance that makes these a great taco. Wish I didnt have to knock it down a star, but this was lazy execution on a 'not busy' night. More sauce does not equal better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tacos
Love going to Tiny Chef!! It’s one of our favorite date nights. Play a little pinball and eat amazing Korean food! Love the carbo noodles special and just had the crunch wraps. Everything is always so good!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was able to eat there and the food was great! Easy to order and I grabbed a drink at the bar while I waited. Can’t wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is without a doubt the best food in St. Louis. The value you get for your money is unparalleled as they hand prep everything. No short cuts! The staff is very friendly. The location is fun because it's a pinball bar so you can play pinball or get drinks while you wait. The food comes fast. They always have vegan variants on everything so it's a great spot to go for carnivores, omnivores, and all the veggiesauruses out there. The jukebox is all punk rock. I cannot recommend this place enough. Definitely try everything on the menu but the specials are always the best thing there. My fav specials are anything with Tteokbokki, Garlic Chillicrisp Mandu, and Kimchi Pancakes. Last night I ate a "Korean Crunchwrap" and each bite felt like God telling me I was his most cherished creation. I told my friend about this place a few years back for a first date recommendation and now he's engaged. Coincidence? Definitely eat here!
Great Original Fusion Korean cuisine. The Owner is very attentive that works harder than most owners. Located inside a bar/pinball arcade. I enjoy the weekly specials and flavors from Korean backgrounds. I'll be back definitely. Sometimes the bar is busy which means the restaurant will be busy, so grab a drink a be patient for a great fulfilling meal from Tiny Chef. Next time I'll add a picture of I can!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I absolutely love Tiny Chef. It's so fun to go into a cool pinball dive bar and get some AMAZING Korean food. Don't be surprised if they sell out, because the food is that great. Get there early. Or call ahead and see if they are still serving. There's also vegan options as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melanie is one of the most transparent and professional chefs I’ve seen. Her presence and connection to her customers is inspiring. Follow her socials to get updates as soon as she can make them! Given her setup, as a customer I think it’s pretty self-explanatory that a brand-new and insanely highly-requested item would sell out eventually. My advice to those that have to drive into the city from the county is don’t wait until 8pm on a Saturday night! And even if she is sold out, it’s an amazing thing to see a sold-out small business run by a Korean-American woman. There are plenty of other dining options along Morgan-Ford to support. Give one another a little grace in these tough times; I couldn’t imagine running to my keyboard to crap on a small business after ONE instance of slight inconvenience (that was self-perpetuated, by the way).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melanie / Tiny chef always puts her heart into her food & specials. I get her food when I need a big meal and comfort. I love tiny chef!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Food is fantastic, Melanie is a delight. Just a note: If you’re intent on having one of her specials, go EARLY because her food is wonderful and popular, her space is small, and running out WILL happen. So plan, and if she’s out of her special, maybe try the bibimbap or the tacos!
I love this small biz! The food is incredible. The cheesy corn has a special spot in my heart!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We generally try to go every other week or so. She changes out the specials so we've had a lot of great food! The crunch wraps are AMAZING. Had it with the bulgogi chicken and it was 🔥🔥🔥
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had the Korean tacos.. delicious!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had the Korean tacos.. delicious!!!
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