Kain Tayo Filipino Cuisine Restaurant — Restaurant in St. Louis

*A Taste of the Philippines in midtown Saint Louis: Kain Tayo ( Let’s Eat!) *

Tucked away in the vibrant streets of Saint Louis, Kain Tayo offers an authentic Filipino dining experience that transports you straight to the Philippines. As soon as I walked in, the welcoming staff, the atmosphere and great ambiance, the karaoke setup, surely set the stage for an unforgettable experience.

Upon arrival, I was immediately greeted by the owner and friendly staff who showed me to my table. The ambiance was warm and inviting, perfect for both family gatherings and casual dinners with friends. I even had the pleasure of chatting with the owners, getting to know Randy and Sally was an experience by itself. Such a lovely, fun & kind-hearted couple.

The menu was a delightful journey through Filipino cuisine, and I couldn’t wait to try their offerings. I opted for the sisig, crispy pata and kare-kare. The kare-kare was to die for and the crispy pata was a crispy, succulent masterpiece. Each bite was a harmonious blend of traditional Filipino flavors that reminded me of home-cooked meals.

The service throughout my meal was impeccable. The staff was happy and attentive, making sure my dining experience was nothing short of excellent. They even recommended a refreshing leche flan and Halo-Halo for dessert, which were the perfect sweet ending to my meal.

Considering the quality and portion sizes, the prices were very reasonable. I felt that I received great value for my money, making it an experience worth repeating.

Overall, my visit to Kain Tayo was exceptional. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking to enjoy genuine Filipino cuisine in Saint Louis. Whether you’re a Filipino missing the tastes of home or a foodie looking to explore new flavors or if you like to sing or listen to people having a great time singing their hearts out, Kain Tayo is the...

I came in with my sister who birthday it was. We ordered a appetizer and two meals we got our appetizer which I thought was good and then a little while later we got our meals when the waitress was talking to me about the meal she told me it was going to be spicy and I assume she said that because she thought I couldn’t handle the spice I got the meal not only was it not spicy at all but it was sweet and sour And the rice that came with it Was stale it look like old rice the food was like barely warm like it had been sitting out for a long time. The waitress noticed that we weren’t eating the food and I told her about it not being spicy and it being sweet and I tried to tell her I didn’t want it, but she told me that I couldn’t return it or get a refund so I kept it, but I only took two bites of the food one of the chicken and one of the rice so I definitely should’ve been able to get my money back because not obligated to pay for food. I only took one bite of.

Another thing we were the only two Black people in the entire restaurant and we were the only two teenagers in the entire restaurant. There was only one other kid and she was with her parents. I really do feel like the restaurant tried to get over on us by serving us cold food and old rice

I packed up the food and threw it away, only ever taking two bites of it, me and my sister had separate checks we both spent almost $25 and we were not satisfied

Edit after the owners response: After I got my meal the waitress told me that it has mayonnaise and sugar in it but on the menu, it didn’t say that it had mayonnaise. I would’ve never got it had it said that and you just told me that it doesn’t have sugar but you’re waitress so told me that it did so which Plus even if your staff is diverse, there are no people my...

Located on a quaint corner of St. Louis “Kain Tayo” was a nice find. It was full of Filipinos so you know it’s authentic.

The decor is nice and of course there was an obligatory karaoke station on the corner. There looked to be a bakery stand in one corner but didn’t get a chance look in it. The tables are a bit tightly packed and there were several large parties so making my way over was problematic.

The waitress did warn us that there was only a limited number of Halo Halo left so we ordered that ahead of time and were very appreciative. In typical Asian restaurant fashion the food came out when each dish was ready not all at once so if you plan to wait until everyone has their food I would recommend not waiting if you have a large party.

The chicken adobo was good and very reminiscent of what I would make at home or what you might get at your Lola’s house when you come visit. The bistek Tagalog looked great and was served one a bed of cooked red onion. There was a touch too much calimansi flavor that it overpowered the flavor of the beef.

The halo halo was the colorful jumble of shaved ice and things that individually you think shouldn’t go together but somehow do.

Overall not a bad place to sample authentic Filipino cuisine. I would recommend. My only suggestion to the Lola or tita cooking in the back would be to put a bit less calamansi in the tapa otherwise it was a...