Sesame

I have been going to Sesame since I was literally an infant (the 90's)! My family has been going there for nearly 40 years! The food is always very good! (General Tso's Chicken is my favorite). The tea is excellent and fresh. The atmosphere is very cozy and welcoming. I love how nothing has ever changed on the inside. I have so many good memories eating with loved ones at Sesame and it is nice to have a place that retains the same charm it had years ago. It is my go to Chinese restaurant in St. Louis!

January 21 2024:
Not sure what's going on, but their making changes and hate to say it not for the better.
I've been going here since they opened and now their new relatives are making changes evidently.
Shrimp Toast is half the size literally which takes away from the entire taste, you can barely taste the shrimp and its dry not moist.
Then the combination Fried Rice had less meat than it did and I ordered extra Shrimp yet it seems less chicken or beef.
About the only regular items I order the crab Rangoon and potstickers haven't changed.
They need to go back to how these items were made that makes them delicious along the reason they have returning customers.
Shame on them for breaking something that wasn't broken.
Disappointed to say the least, not sure about continuing to be a customer getting less food for the same amount.

This is the best Chinese restaurant in St.louis and not greasy at all, not to mention the choices.
My go to is Fried Pot Stickers, Shrimp Toast, Crab Rangoon and finally Combination Fried Rice with Extra Shrimp.
Pot sticker are filled with delicious meat always plump, Shrimp toast is so tasty just tell them not well done and it's perfect. Crab Rangoon is my brother's favorite and always nice and crispy. Now the Combination Fried Rice is the best there is so much meat, Pork, Beef, Chicken and big Shrimp. I always get extra Shrimp because it's so big and delicious.
Their prices are so cheap it's under $30.00 for all these items along with $5.00 extra Shrimp.

This is one of our goto's for Chinese. They were better a few years ago but still better than most Chinese around the area.

Alan the waiter is great. They could use an update to their dining room looks from the 90s.

My family loves to come here for Cantonese food. Cantonese is what "American Chinese" is based on. I especially like the General Tso's Chicken (first picture) because the sauce is great and the fried chicken actually still has a delicate crunch rather than being soggy. I know they do carry out as well, but we always dine in. The Crab Rangoons are a notch about the others as well because they are savory and not sweet (and you can taste the crab it crabstick in them, rather than just sweet cream cheese). Pictured are my families orders: General Tso's Chicken, Happy Family, Treasures of the Sea (I think), Sizzling Three Musketeers, and Lemon Crispy Chicken.

Great food! Staff was so friendly and sweet! Our food came out quickly and taste delicious, the server's kept our drinks full and removed any empty plates quickly. Very impressive! We will definitely return when back in town. Even gave our son a cookie for free just because!

Easily some of the best Chinese food I've ever had. Top tier. Their tea is pretty good and our server was so damn fast it was crazy

Great service, we made a lot of changes and additions. No issues! Thank you for a great dinner and for serving 9 of us.

Our waiter Ming, is the best! The Beef Pepper steak is a great dish I’ve had my times. Other plates like the hot braised chicken, Mongolian chicken. Crab Rangoon is tasty was well. When you get here ask for Ming he’ll take great care of you.

P.s. you got to try the jasmine tea too!

Delicious! Can't go wrong here. Lunch menu is reasonably priced for a ton of food.

Never dined inside here but it is my go-to for take out. Always tasty. Very fair pricing. Always hot and ready when I get there. Staff and friendly and helpful.

I ordered Mongolian beef and Kung pao chicken 😋, the total was 22.95. portions are good 👍

Amazing food and the workers where very kind and when I wanted to add something to my Oder they where nice about it 10/10

They have a very warm environment its like you walked into their home and they treat you as an honored guest. Every staff member smiles and every piece of food is exquisite. One of the best!

First time here, have lived around here for a while ,never tried ,have to say definitely will go back and try another dish,set the tastebuds off that's for sure

First time here, waiter was funny and you could tell he enjoyed his job. Food was very good!!! It's been a long time since we had good Chinese food, so glad we tried it. Crab Rangoons are not sweet which are my favorite kind. We will be back!!!!

Food was outstanding, the egg rolls are fresh and crispy. The hot braised chicken with not dry and came with a decent amount of brown sauce.

My egg foo Yung was excellent and my wife's chow mein the same! Fried calamari just great as well, crispy and not rubbery as other places have served. Been several years since we've been here but great fast service and hot tasty tea! Reasonable prices.

This was the best Chinese food that I have ever ate. And the service was excellent!

Started going here about 20 yrs ago, havent been in a long long time but seen they are still open and definitely will be going back very soon.
This little gem of a place has been my absolute all time favorite Chinese Restaurant, well 2nd after Evergreens in Kansas City.
The food is amazing, drinks are amazing the staff are all very personable and constantly moving.
The Kung Pao Chicken is seriously the best ever!! Have NEVER had better anywhere else. If you like a cocktail with dinner YOU MUST HAVE THE SCORPION ❤❤

Great Chinese food. Wonderful service staff. Well worth the trip to go there.