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Cate Zone Chinese Cafe
Chinese
The twice-cooked pork here is the thing to order first: thin, crispy cutlets in a glaze that toggles between sweet wine and sharp vinegar, a signature dish of China's Dongbei region. This casual Chinese cafe in University City has become a go-to for regional cooking that doesn't smooth its edges for anyone, with bold Chengdu chicken and hot crisp fish rounding out a menu that makes the drive from anywhere in St. Louis feel like a reasonable life choice.
The awards strongest first
- Eater The 38 Best Restaurants in St. Louis, Missouri
- St. Louis Magazine Best restaurants in St. Louis
One number, weighted & current 74
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Guo bao rou
“The guo bao rou (listed on the menu as twice-cooked pork) offers a great introduction to the Dongbei region, the birthplace of owners Daniel Ma, his wife Nancy Zhu, and brother Quincy Lin.”
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Chengdu spicy chicken
“You can also try the Chengdu spicy chicken or the hot crisp fish, both showcasing the restaurant’s flair for bold flavors.”
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Hot crisp fish
“You can also try the Chengdu spicy chicken or the hot crisp fish, both showcasing the restaurant’s flair for bold flavors.”
Eater
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