Corner 17

Owned and operated by Xin Wei and his family, Corner 17 is a Chinese restaurant and bubble tea shop in the Delmar Loop in St. Louis. The name of the business is a nod to Xin’s age when he emigrated to the U.S. from China. Xin describes his family’s restaurant as their American dream, providing a platform to celebrate and share Chinese culture through food. Specialties include hand-pulled noodles and house-made wontons. Craving something sweet? Be sure to try the Mango Fluffy Ice.

Pro tip: Corner 17 is a popular destination and regulars recommend making a reservation.