King & I
(314) 771-1777
3157 S Grand Blvd
Saint Louis,
MO
63118
38.6011
-90.2426
Neighborhood: Tower Grove South
Last updated 5.09.09
What People Are Saying About King & I
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The Scene
Thai restaurants have proliferated in the United States since the 1980s, and even conservative St. Louisans have developed a taste for Thai dishes distinctively flavored with curry, coconut and cilantro. This spot, one of St. Louis' long-time favorites, is part of the international dining scene stretched out along a few blocks of South Grand.
The Food
Pork and chicken satays, skewered strips of marinated, grilled meat served with peanut and cucumber sauces, are popular choices. More intrepid diners should try the exotic papaya salad, in which the pear-shaped fruit is shredded and tossed with tomato, dried shrimp, peanuts, garlic and chiles. Try the perilously habit-forming pad Thai, the country's national dish of stir-fried rice noodles flavored with garlic, chiles and nam pla, a salty, fermented fish sauce.
User Reviews
stlvisitor
January 29, 2009
I have had delicious Thai food in my life... and this place is ok... not nearly as flavourful as Thai should be but the chicken satay was pretty yummy. The salad rolls were rather bland... and the seafood dish came in tin foil and was odd. The Thom Yum soup was too hot at medium and I usually love hot food. The shrimp in the soup was not bad for mid west. I would go again for the satay chicken and because I love different cuisine... but after reading above review from Seatlle person, I will definitely try the Thai Buree place. What I did notice was the service although slow wasn't because of our waiter - he was very busy and was very fast... but he just had way too many tables but he was friendly enough. Atmosphere was all right... I had a street light shining in my face but it was the company that I was with that made the experience great... not the food.
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augie78
March 24, 2008
The King and I is your typical Thai dining experience. The menu has a nice selection of Thai and a couple of Chinese dishes. The food is always fresh and well-prepared with one exception-the wait. You usually have no problem getting in and being seated but the issue comes with the wait staff. When my finance and I go there during the weekdays and it always seems like they are understaffed. If there is hardly anyone there, we are usually served pretty quickly. However, if the place starts filling up, it could be a while before you see a server; I've had to ask for someone to take our order a couple of times. On the upside of that, the servers are always pleasant and attentive. Once you order and your food does arrive, it never disappoints; I recommend the Spicy Fried Rice. You are able to select from mild, medium, and spicy. The mild is hardly noticed, the medium has quite a kick, and you'd have to be nuts (IMO) to order the spicy because it's explosive! So if you have a craving for Thai (and aren't in a hurry to eat) then I recommend The King and I.
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amayne
July 13, 2007
The curry is not as "Thai" as you would think it should be. Servers were actually quite friendly. The interior definately needs some remodeling, as the decorations are outdated. It feels musky and old, not clean and spotless like other restaurants I have experienced. The menu is not very expansive and definately needs to be worked on. This restaurant is definately worth checking out, but you wont find yourself coming to eat here every week.
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