If you're at Strang Hall, you have to stop by Anousone. Order the sticky rice plate, ask for it spicy, and enjoy it at the bar. I was craving an authentic Lao meal, and I knew this was the perfect place to satisfy it. The sticky rice was perfectly cooked, the lemongrass beef packed just the right amount of spice, and the papaya salad was bursting with bold, umami flavors. Did I mention their crab Rangoon is also worth a try? And don't forget pork belly banh mi! Sitting at the bar made the experience even better. Watching the chefs work their magic was fascinating. They move with incredible speed and turning every dish into a flavorful masterpiece. I am very impressed. Highly recommend read more

Anousone - Laotian Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

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This place within the string hall, never disappoints. Came today to try their specialty of the week, the Bánh Mì Thịt Nướng, and it was excellent. From the bread, to the tender, yet charred pork on the inside and fresh toppings, this was a great lunch sandwich. Since this is part of the food hall, you either scan the QR code of the table and it will be brought to you, or you get a text message to pick it up. Always a fun vibe inside this place. read more

Anousone - Bánh Mì Thịt Nướng in the foreground - Laotian Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

Anousone is tucked all the way at the end inside Strang Food Hall. We love that each restaurant there shares a little story behind its name, and I was especially intrigued reading about Chef Anourom Thomson and his Lao background. The two of us shared the breakfast bánh mì, papaya salad, and a side of mushrooms. Even though we kept our order pretty simple, everything was flavorful and delicious. It's so nice to have solid Southeast Asian options like this in Kansas City. It might be a tough market in LA, but I'd love to see him venture out to SoCal and open a spot there someday! read more

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This spot is located inside Strang Hall, which makes it a fun place to grab a meal--there are several small restaurant concepts under one roof, so everyone can find something they like. Anousone has some great options. The pork bánh mì was a standout--flavorful, well-balanced, and definitely something I'd order again. The yellow curry, however, wasn't quite as impressive. It was missing a touch of sweetness that could have rounded out the flavors better. read more

Anousone - Laotian Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

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Never had a bad meal here. Our absolute favorite wings in town are actually the red curry drummies, and they have a gf version too!

I have eaten here several times and I really enjoy everything I have had here. The service is top notch and you can tell the level of craftsmanship they put in each dish. I have had the chicken laab, rice noodle bowl, and khao poon and they are so flavorful. I love sweet and salty and hints of complex aromatics and this hits the spot every time. The presentation is pretty as well. For dessert, definitely get the rice pudding! It's the icing on the cake! read more

Really good! The breakfast sandwich always hits the spot. But pork belly is a close second.

This used to be my favorite place at Strang Hall. 99% of the time I ordered this amazing coconut curry with pulled pork, noodles and veggies. Think it was called Kao Phoon or something like that. Now it's gone from their menu. They used to have the best egg rolls in the area. Took those off the menu over a year ago. Has left me with nothing I want on their menu and now far less likely to come to the O.P. Strang Hall. Only other thing here is like is the sushi place. Not that the sandwich, taco, and pizza places aren't food. It's just that I like those thing better elsewhere. And honestly, like sushi better elsewhere as well, but the sushi nachos are kind of unique to here. So, when I have a craving for that, will come to Strang. But I am so crushed that Anousoke has taken away my go-to favorites and not replaced them with anything appealing. Why?! Why?! Why?! Crushed!!!! read more

Good Laos food! Good service. Great place for all variety of food in Strang Hall. Clean!! Good comfort food read more

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Outstanding food and service! I can not believe you can get quality food in a food hall but this place has it! This was one of the best meals I've had in a long time. I was allowed to taste several other dishes while sitting at the bar and each item was as delicious as the first! I had the adobo ribs and WOW! All the spices and flavors are PERFECTION. I can't wait to go back! I tasted the curries, the pho broth, the rice pudding....EVERYTHING IS AMAZING! Thank you! read more

Anousone - Adobo ribs - Laotian Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

Food was excellent and the people are very helpful and friendly. We had the stir fry, one with beef and one with crispy pork belly. Both were wonderful as was the Cucumber Salad. We will be back. read more

Good flavorful food and variety of options. I had the Khao Poon which was delicious, but I wish it had more meat. My friends had the Banh mi and the Beef Pho which they also liked but also said that they could have more meat in their meals. Service was fast and staff was friendly. I would visit again because they had good flavor. read more

Anousone - Khao Poon - Laotian Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

Had their pork and shrimp steamed dumplings and they were delicious! Loved the sweet dipping sauce also. You order at the counter and pick up once texted your order is ready. This is a crowded venue so you must like crowds. read more

My second time at Strang Hall and won't be the last. I recommend going here if you're not sure where you want to eat. There's so many options! And if you love food like me you can get bits and pieces from all the restaurants they have to offer and try a little bit of everything. This visit I finally got to try Anousone. I ordered mushrooms, papaya salad, red curry wings, and egg rolls. If you're getting a protein and wanting a nice side I would definitely get the mushrooms or the papaya salad which I loved especially. It was refreshing to pair with the wings. I'm not crazy about eggrolls in general but my partner liked them and so did I. But my favorite out of everything I ordered was definitely the wings. The skin was the perfect crispiness you'd want your wings to be and overall tasted delicious!! I only ordered six and wished I ordered 12 Ordering was a breeze and the wait was little to none. They definitely have a welcoming staff. I'll be coming here again just for those wings and whatever else Strang has to offer read more

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My husband and I live in Hawai'i but visit KC every Fall to catch the Chiefs game. Anousone is one of our favorite places for good SE Asian food at Strang Hall, and we make every effort to squeeze in a meal at least once here during our annual trip back to KC. Yes, the food is that good --- so so good that I prioritize our schedule to accommodate dining at Anousone. Chef Thomson is extremely talented and continues to elevate his menu year after year. We first dined at Anousone in 2022 and was "wow-ed" by the flavor of every single dish! Superb! We returned in 2023 and then today (2025) and were blown away once again by the deliciousness of the new dishes introduced by the chef. Sooooo "Ono!" This is one of the best places to dine in KC! Chef Thomson, "mahalo" for the wonderful dishes you bring to the Midwest and we look forward to seeing you soon. Please come to Hawai'i, Chef Thomson. The Grinz is Broke Da Mouth! Sending you Aloha! read more

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I've eaten here a handful of times, and this time might be the last. Not seasoned, increasingly boring and pricey. I used to like the pho, but the cilantro was not fresh this time. And it was such a small portion of beef. Better places for less cost nearby. read more

I always love stopping in for lunch at Anousone in Strang Hall. I always get the stir fry noodles and switch up what meat I get in the noodles. I most recently had the crispy pork belly. The pork belly was very tasty and was a great addition to the noodles. The serving size is very large and a great deal. I never have to wait long for my order to be ready. Strang Hall itself has plenty of seating, both indoor and outdoor and has great online ordering options. This is a great spot to meet a group for a meal, drinks, or both! read more

Anousone - Stir fry noodles with crispy pork belly - Laotian Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

Nothing but nice things to say about Anousone. We've been a few times before for carryout and have had the banh mi. This time though, we stayed and ate in the food hall (which was SUPER clean and enjoyable!) Our experience started out ordering directly with the owner, who was so hospitable and happy to answer our questions and make recommendations. We shared the sticky rice plate with fried wings as well as the steamed buns with beef, pork belly and curried chicken. The owner also threw in the fried brussel sprouts. Everything was so yummy! There are several more things on the menu that I look forward to trying when I return. read more

Anousone - Banh mi - Laotian Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

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I must have tried the wrong things here, or caught them on an off day. I tried the red curry wings and the crispy coconut rice. They both sounded very good, but both were just okay at best. The wings were crispy and crunchy, but very greasy/oily. One of the bigger drumsticks we received was not cooked all the way through. The peanut sauce and chili sauce were both good. I think the sauces were the best part, even if I ignore the one drumstick that was underdone. I couldn't tell if the crispy coconut fried rice was supposed to be a hot dish or a cold dish. I'm used to fried rice dishes being served warm or hot. Some of it was cold, some of it was lukewarm, but none of it was hot. I thought the flavors were good, the textures were good, and it was tasty, but the temperature it was served at was confusing at best. Overall, just an okay experience, but other reviews seem much more favorable, so maybe I just caught them on an off day. read more

Words cannot describe the experience I had this evening. The food from Anousone is the best (Shhhh! I haven't had anything from another restaurant). So, the concept is like a food courtyard with one bar. You have to try it for yourself. read more

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Wow! The food was amazing. So many layers to the curry and pho flavors but still amazing comfort food. The Khao Poon was fantastic as was the yellow curry. Also, the chef spoiled us with incredible kindness! Will be back asap! read more

Anousone - Khao Poon, Chicken Laab, Pho, Yellow Curry, Brussels Sprouts, Crab Rangoon - Laotian Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

I've been enjoying Anousone since the days of the food truck on Southwest Boulevard, and am so happy they're here and have survived the worst of the pandemic. There's a lot of great food to like here. Laotian cuisine is fun, and this is one of the only and by far the best options that I've had in KC. The pork curry is excellent. I've been spending a lot of time cooking over the past couple years. That dish is a reminder of just how darn far I have to go- it's so good! Great balance. Also really enjoy the brunch options. I think it was a breakfast sandwich that was just vibrant with flavor. I hope that's still on the menu, I want you to have that in your life. Like don't get me wrong, I appreciate the rich simplicity of a basic sausage and egg breakfast, but what if you layered in a carrot slaw with cilantro and some kind of world-opening sauce that hits some of the best neuroreceptors in your brain on a molecular level? It's a neat trick, I want to learn how to do that. In the many times we've been, not everything has always completely dazzled us... sometimes it's only been good instead of amazing. But the food is consistently good- and often much, much more. Service is great. Chef is wonderful- sharp and professional, while also kind and inviting. Recommend giving them a couple tries - there's a lot of great options to choose from. read more

What a wonderful experience. The customer service is amazing and so helpful and friendly. The food is fresh and delicious and very appealing to the eye. It was a great birthday lunch with my Mom. read more

This was recommended to me by Yelp, and I'm so glad I came here! This was also my first time at strang hall and it's such a neat place, 6 different eateries! Anousone was absolutely delicious! We ordered the khao poon, crab Rangoon and the sticky rice plate with pork belly as well and the forbidden rice dessert. Everything tasted incredible I loved the broth of the Khao poon and the crispness of the pork. The crab rangoons were stuffed full of crab and cream cheese filling. The dessert was amazing too, bits of coconut and purple rice in the cream brûlée like dessert! I cannot wait to come back! The prices were very reasonable and we left with full bellies! read more

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Chef Anourom Thomson brings his authentic flavors of home to the wonderful community of OP and Kansas City. Trust me, I've traveled all over South East Asia. And it's incredibly challenging to find flavors and dishes that come close here in America. Partly because of the difficulty in sourcing ingredients and people who know how kaffir lime leaves, lemon grass, and fish sauce can elevate the flavor of almost any dish. Well...Anourom knows precisely how it's done. Visit his place and you'll be transported from OP to Asia instantly in every bite. Looking forward to the next visit! read more

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The restaurant is beautiful and has an elegant vibe. It's a place worthy of a nice outfit. The food was excellent. The beef tenderloin with sauce was melt-in-your-mouth perfect. We had a group so we were in a room with dedicated servers who were friendly and helpful throughout. I recommend tying this place. read more

Stopped by Anousone for lunch during the 2022 badge bash! I got to order from the chef, which was great, because he made sure I didn't have any questions and explained the dish I was ordering and let me know where it was from. I ordered the khao poon, and it was delish! Exactly what was needed on that cold afternoon! I would happily go back and order the same thing, or something different! read more

Anousone - Khao poon - Laotian Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

This place is so yummy! This gem is hidden in Strang Hall alongside with other vendors! Out of every vendor, this was one of it that caught my eye! I ended up getting a Banh Mi and Sticky Rice with Pork and boy it was so delicious! The portion was generous and price was reasonable! I will definitely come back to try the rest of the menu! read more

Anousone - Banh Mi and Sticky Rice - Laotian Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

So my first time in Kansas City and on my second day here I went to Strang Food Hall at Overland Park. I browsed by all the restaurants and came upon this Asian Fusion place called Anousone. The one menu item that looked appetizing was the Grilled pork chops with rice for under $20. One bite of the pork chops and I stopped for a second. Man the pork was so flavorful and moist throughout, there wasn't any dry part. They cooked the pork chops to perfection. Mua. I finished it in 10 min. This dish was amazing. I would definitely return to Anousone and try the other plates. read more

Anousone - Grilled Pork Chop and Rice - Laotian Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

5 Stars out of 5! Seriously. There is no doubt whatsoever on the rating. This place is LEGIT. Flavors are always on point. It's so good, my mouth waters just writing this review. I highly recommend their sticky rice plate. Do yourself a favor and order the fried chicken wings. So crispy, so delicious. Oh and get a side of their pork belly. Make sure to dip some sticky rice in their 2 sauces. OMG. Flavor explosion!! They do offer specials so make sure to check their Instagram or FB page. Go! Run! Don't sleep on this spot! read more

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Stopped in for lunch and food was delicious. Lemongrass beef w sticky rice was wonderful. Mint tea and iced coffee were great. And we were treated to their version of crème broulee for desert along with the Forbidden Rice. What a great way to finish off a fantastic meal. Chef and staff were so nice and friendly. If you visit Strang Hall, check Anousone out. read more

Khao Poon. That's it. That's the review. Ok maybe I should elaborate a bit, since that dish was completely new to me. Take a red curry, one of my favorite Thai dishes to begin with. Then, add..pulled pork to it... Now we're talking, right?! Vermicelli noodles, bean sprouts, and a nice spice level bring this dish home for me. It's worth coming back for. I got to visit with the chef the last time in and he's super cool, I recommend you do the same if he's in. We also tried a Forbidden Rice Pudding dessert that was so good; tasted like a Rice Krispie Treat but with a flan like consistency. I need to try other spots in Strang Hall but this one will be hard to walk by without stopping into. read more

This southeast asian spot is located in Strang Hall. I tried their special, the marinated pork ribs. It's not on their normal menu but if they have it just get it. You won't regret it. Huge generous ribs marinated with a cornucopia of delectable spices over a bed of savory curry and rice. It fills your soul and warms your heart. It's a very generous portion and I unfortunately didn't get the chance to try anything else on the menu but wanted to share the good news of this amazing dish to anyone looking for something a little different. read more

Anousone - Laotian Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

Located inside the modern cafeteria, Strang Hall, Anousone is SouthEast Asian comfort food. You can tell each meal was given a lot of thought as to the presentation, the flavor, the combinations, everything. Owner Anourom named the restaurant after his late brother and you can tell when eating the food that there is so much passion behind what he created. Each dish is so colorful and filled with flavor. There is always a line! But it goes by quickly so if you see the line, don't be discouraged! It is definitely worth the wait. read more

Anousone - Korean ribs with brown rice - Laotian Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

Omgoodness! I went to this restaurant a couple of days ago and I want more already. I had THE BEST chicken drumettes and wings. They were lightly breaded and very crisp. Absolutely a DE-Light!!! Umph, Umph, Umph! Addicting to say the least. I also had a noodle dish with pork, cilantro, shredded carrots and a few other vegetables in broth. It had a lil kick to it. Whatchusay??? Incredibly Delish! Make a point to stop in. 7313 W 80th St, Overland Park, KS... You won't be sorry and much to your surprise you will find a variety of other eateries in Strang Hall. Go for it! read more

Food: Pho - Satisfactory Mama's Egg Roll - Good Pork Chop Gra Pow - Quite good. The pork chop was quite good. It was not dry at all. It was quite tasty and moist. Green Papaya Salad - Could have been better. Lacked the umami. Could use more fish sauce, garlic and lime. Sticky Rice - Very disappointing. Hard as rock. Not acceptable! Sticky Rice Plate - Good combo, but again, the lack of flavor in green papaya salad and hard as rock sticky rice - it's just very disappointing. I did try their sticky rice and green papaya salad multiple times and was disappointed every time. Customer Service - Great. read more

The best Lao food in town. Must try the Chicken Laab and Papaya salad. A popular tradition dishes.

This place was such a gem! It was recommended to me by our family friends, and we all went to try it out one evening. It is a great, easy modern and clean food-court style casual style. Anousone is a Laotian-style joint with a great selection. We got the Khaopoon (MMMmmmm delicious!), with a light yet flavored red-coconut curry type broth with plenty of fresh chopped veggies. If you're expecting a hot noodle dish though, this isn't it - it is served lukewarm. We also go the delicious yellow curry (I got it with pork belly) - delicious. Very well-seasoned, and we had leftovers for the next day. The iced green/mint tea wasn't much to rave about - refreshing, but I will probably skip it next time. We will definitely be back! read more

Wonderful food. I love it, I feel like they could have broken up the seating areas more to give it some privacy, walls etc. Keep it open but spit it up a bit. Booths or something to break up the cafeteria vibe. Otherwise, it gets boring pretty quickly. There needs to be more inside ambiance and allow small dogs outside. On a leash of course! However, all the nit picking aside, the food is 4-5 stars across the board. read more

This is one of the best places in Strang Hall (which you can check my review about), but you NEED to try Anousone! My favorites from here are the Khao Poon, the half-Chicken dish, and my friend LOVES their pho (he claims it's the best pho in KC!) read more