Tai Ke Shabu Shabu

I got invited to a business lunch today with some of my Vietnamese associates, and they brought me to Tai Ke Shabu Shabu, a Taiwanese hot pot spot that absolutely delivers. From the jump, they ordered a serious spread — rich clam soup, premium beef, rice… and then more beef (because why stop?). Everything hit the table looking dialed in, fresh, and full of flavor. One bite in and you already know: this place doesn’t mess around. What really took it over the top was meeting the owner, Calvin. The guy genuinely cares — about his customers, his food, and the overall experience. You can feel that passion in the room and taste it in every dish. This is the kind of spot where the food is fire, the service is real, and the vibe keeps you coming back. Do yourself a favor: stop in, grab some shabu shabu, and say hi to Calvin. Straight-up Flavortown approved.

Chinese Food from the Taiwanese perspective. Comfortable restaurant. Very good service, but English as a second language. So not your typical Chinese Food. The bun with pork belly was excellent. Definitely belongs on your list as an alternative when you want something different. I’ll be back.

Food: The taste is excellent, the serving speed is very fast, and the portion is also large. The price is not too expensive, and the taste is worth the price. Service: The owner saw that we ordered steak and even helped us get the chili sauce that the locals usually share together. The service was superb. Indoor environment: A little bit crowded Overall, it was a very good dining experience.

I've personally been here at least 10 times, and this is hands down the BEST Taiwanese restaurant in the greater St. Louis area (feel free to prove me wrong!). You won't be disappointed! The food is incredibly authentic, just like what you'd get in Taiwan!!! Braised pork rice, popcorn chicken, the classic Taiwanese beef noodle, everything hits the spot!!! The staff is always super friendly and welcoming. If you are craving real Taiwanese flavors, this place is a must!

We came here with friends, and it was our first to try Taiwanese cuisine in the US. We ordered a variety of food which names i can't recall anymore, and they're all delicious as we taste each other's food. We even tried their drink desserts, and we loved them. What struck me most is that their food is subtly seasoned and delicious, not overpowering yet not salty. Everything seemed just right to the taste buds. The serving sizes are also perfect for its price. The only downside dining here is the size of the place. It is small with only about 10 or so tables plus the bar seating. There definitely was a wait. And when we tried to enjoy our dining experience, we were hurried to get done with it as there was a wait at the door. I don't know if we will come back, if so, surely not at lunch or dinner time.

Always a great meal here for Taiwanese food and their pork stomach with pickled vegetables is a must try! The service is friendly and the food is served super quick. Great selection of dishes you won’t easily find at other Chinese restaurants. Their portion sizes are nice and the prices reasonable. Haven’t tried their shabu yet but it’s on the list.

I have been here countless times and the food here is always amazing! For me, Taike has the best Taiwanese food in St. Louis!! The environment is always welcoming. They have tables for dinning in and bar seats for hotpot. My all time favorite dishes are crispy oyster, winter melon clear clam soup, sizzling beef, steamed sea bass, braised pork, stir fried mushroom and bamboo shoots, Peking duck wraps (special menu on the board), and Taiwanese popcorn chicken. Their hotpot was good but not outstanding compared to their other dishes. They don’t take reservation and only take walk-ins. I am usually able to get seated pretty quick but there might be some wait time during weekend dinners. There is a Korean grocery store next to the restaurant which I like to go grocery shopping during my waiting time or after a nice meal at Taike!