Spicy Chef 湘遇·湘菜馆

University City, MO · Chinese restaurant

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in University City
#3
of 53 restaurants
City Percentile
89%
rating percentile
Address
Spicy Chef 湘遇·湘菜馆, 8080 Olive Blvd, University City, MO 63130
Phone
(314) 801-8383
Website
www.spicychefmo.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Spicy Chef 湘遇·湘菜馆 is a restaurant located in University City, MO. It is one of 53 restaurants listed in University City. Its 4.8-star rating is above the University City city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #3 among University City restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Spicy Chef 湘遇·湘菜馆

Discover bold flavors and authentic Chinese cuisine in University City, MO. Enjoy the convenience of quick delivery or easy takeout. Experience culinary excitement today—place your online order now and savor the taste of excellence!

Hours

Saturday11 AM–8 PM
Sunday11 AM–8 PM
Monday11 AM–2 PM, 4 PM–8 PM
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday11 AM–2 PM, 4 PM–8 PM
Thursday11 AM–2 PM, 4 PM–8 PM
Friday11 AM–2 PM, 4 PM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Sunny Park · Feb 2026

My friends had already been multiple times and would not stop raving about it, so we finally all went together and I totally get the hype now. The inside is super modern with bright lighting, food related decorations, really spacious. We got there at a good time and walked right in without a wait even though it was pretty busy. The service was great, the staff checked on us regularly and kept pouring our tea the second it got even a little low. We ordered a ton of dishes to share. I have low spice tolerance which is a little ironic given the name, but I was still able to find so many delicious options. The braised pork belly was absolutely incredible, the pork was so tender and the sauce is insanely flavorful. The glass noodle and cabbage dish was a 10/10, the beef fried rice sounds simple

★★★★★ 5.0 Quyen H. · Jan 2026

Wow! I loved everything we ordered, especially the picked fish soup and sweet and sour pork. Service was sweet and attentive. Our order came out pretty quickly. Me and my husband spent about 90 minutes enjoying our food and the hot jasmine tea. Such a vibe! I really wanted to try the iced jelly dessert but it was sold out : ( Overall, we were both very pleased with the food and service here. I’ll definitely come back to try other items on the menu.

★★★★★ 5.0 Nancy A. · Feb 2026

I’m so happy this place finally opened! We went today with a lot of excitement and were incredibly impressed with everything. The food was even better than my expectations, and the service was truly top-notch. From the moment we walked in, the staff treated us with such warmth and care, and they were very fast and attentive. ​I was especially satisfied to see the restaurant filled with Asian customers when we walked in—to me, that’s always the best sign that the food is authentic and high-quality! ​I also love the interior design; the space is large, brand new, and very clean. It’s a comfortable atmosphere where you can actually enjoy your meal without feeling rushed. Plus, a huge bonus is that there is plenty of parking, which makes the whole experience stress-free. I honestly think this

★★★★☆ 4.0 Lynessa Mayfield · Feb 2026

The staff is friendly, portion size is good, quality is great. I found the setting quite pleasant and unique. Not the traditional seating you'd find at a restaurant as they're bench seats. But it fits really well for what theyre trying to achieve. Hunan Cured Pork Fried Rice - The most flavorful, yet subtle pork I've ever tasted. No overly strong saltiness. The fattiness on some pieces weren't a problem and added more to it. Egg, onion, and sliced green pepper added to it. Beef Wrap - An appetizer. From the picture alone, I saw greens and beef. Wasn't sure if I would even like it but was feeling adventurous with it. Sounds silly I'm sure. It was extremely refreshing. I'm glad that I saved a couple pieces for after the meal. My guess is arugula, cucumber, green onion, beef and some unique

★★★★★ 5.0 Chengyue Bu · Feb 2026

The restaurant is clean and well decorated in a traditional Chinese style. The service is really good, the food is very authentic. We really enjoy it. The portion of each dish is not very generous.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Comfort Food ✓ Lunch ✓ Catering ✓ Seating ✓ Table Service ✓ Casual ✓ Credit Cards ✓ Debit Cards ✓ Free Parking Lot

Services

Chinese restaurantAsian restaurantHunan restaurant

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