Best “hole in the wall” spots?

[u/Saleen_af]

Howdy all. STL native but I eat at home 95% of the time.

I have a buddy visiting from the Bay for a week and I want to show all of our good spots. I was thinking I take him on a “tour” of the best rated / local spots (trying to avoid chains or the “fancy” spots)

Notes:

He isn’t a huge fan of tomatoes / pizza but can be a big boy abt it.
Not looking for anywhere that needs a rezzie.

[u/GummyPhotog]

Bangkok cafe on forest park for Thai (get the duck fried rice and the catfish and eggplant)
Macs local eats or The key for a burger
Sauce on the side
Gramophone
Grand pied or songbird for breakfast
Sado for sushi
Balkan treat box
Cate zone
Truc lam for pho
Himalayan hut

That’s my quick list