St. Louis/ Food & Drinks
Published on March 30, 2020
The 4 best Korean spots in St. LouisEverest Cafe & Bar. | Photo: Michael L./Yelp

Looking for a sublime Korean meal near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Korean spots around St. Louis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.

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1. Everest Cafe & Bar

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First on the list is Everest Cafe & Bar. Located at 4145 Manchester Ave. in Forest Park Southeast, the Himalayan/Nepalese, Korean and Indian spot is the highest-rated Korean restaurant in St. Louis, boasting four stars out of 356 reviews on Yelp.

2. Sapporo 2

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Next up is Midtown's Sapporo 2, situated at 3043 Olive St. With four stars out of 191 reviews on Yelp, the sushi bar, Korean and Thai spot has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Kimchi Guys

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Downtown's Kimchi Guys, located at 612 N. Second St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Korean and Asian fusion spot, which offers chicken wings and more, four stars out of 74 reviews.

4. Stella Blues

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Stella Blues, a traditional American and Korean spot that offers chicken wings and more in Tower Grove South, is another go-to, with four stars out of 74 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3269 Morganford Road to see for yourself.


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