Anousone is tucked all the way at the end inside Strang Food Hall. We love that each restaurant…read morethere 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!

This spot is located inside Strang Hall, which makes it a fun place to grab a meal--there are…read moreseveral 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.

We came to Buck Tui for our work holiday dinner. I will start that one of our colleagues has…read morealpha-gal and while there were things she could have based on the menu, they unfortunately fry all of their food in the same oil so she couldn't actually have any of the fried food (cauliflower tempura, chicken, etc.). It is for this reason that I could not give it a full five stars. Besides the navigation of food allergies, everyone else thoroughly enjoyed their meals. The brisket rangoon and sausage dumplings are can't miss. We also shared incredibly tender burnt ends, crispy chicken, and the phad thai brisket. Extra bonus - happy hour all day Thursday on drinks and appetizers. The atmosphere was nice and open and the staff was very nice. Will be back!

It's been one of my favorite places since they opened. When we moved away Ianytime I was back in…read moreKC this was one of my favorite places. Come for the specials, stay for the drinks! You won't regret eating here! And to top it all off their chef was nominated for a James Beard - so you know it'll happen here too!

My first visit to Aoyama didn't disappoint!…read more I went back and forth on several menu items because everything sounded incredible, but I ultimately chose the traditional ramen. It featured a delicious, rich broth and all the add-ins were equally delicious. Flavorful, tender protein, crispy nori and the delicious egg. It was the perfect meal for a rainy Saturday! Service was fast and friendly despite being very busy inside, and I love the vibes inside the restaurant. Colorful murals, cozy seating, and casual energy all made this a great stop!

FPO and I drove to Olathe to go to the original Aoyama because the Shawnee location leaves a lot to…read morebe desired. Same classic Aoyama atmosphere, same good service. The quality of the food at Olathe is still great. However it was disappointing to find out that while their prices went up, the portion sizes dropped. Not worth the price, not worth the drive.

Beat keep secret! Food is always delicious and service is incredible. I have a food allergy- they…read morealways accommodating and helpful! Food comes out quick too! Yum!

They have the real deal crispy pork belly grapow! I learned of this dish from a friend who is from…read moreThailand and said this was his favorite dish but few places do it right and take the 3 days to prepare it. Restaurant is very clean, service was friendly.

We had a great time at Gyu-Kaku last Saturday (Nov/8th) for the 3rd time. The eight of us have…read morealready tried Gyu-Kaku's A-la-Carte menu and Course menu previously, so this time we ordered Premium-All-You-Can-Eat Menu instead. We absolutely loved our selections that included the quality & variety of the meats, tasty appetizers and yummy dessert. We felt a perfect sense of satisfaction & accomplishment when we finished our meals in time with zero waste. Gyu-Kaku webpage is easy on the eyes & fun to navigate which provides customers a clear overview. The room setting is elegant and friendly. The staff are knowledgeable and courteous. We happened to run into the new store owner Frank who seems to be very personable. Frank answered our questions patiently & effectively. I highly recommend Gyu-Kaku to anyone who seeks fine-dining, fun atmosphere, competitive pricing, accountability & sustainability.

It is good and small Japanese bbq place, it is kind of pricey for dinner compare to k-pot. But the…read moretaste was different and less greasy. You couldn't go pick yourself and they brought the three items you picked per time. We went weekday so it was okay, but if on a busy time, I could imagine you couldn't get much to eat or time since there is a 90 mins limit if you have a or of people, it may not work well. The green tea ice cream was pretty good not too sweet. Our server was pretty nice.

We have eaten at a few different Thai places over the years but once we discovered IKA Grill, we…read morehaven't been anywhere else. We usually sit at the bar and the service is great. They are friendly and the food is amazing. We always start off with the Kun Pun chicken as an appetizer and then the Pad Thai with beef and shrimp. We have also tried other items on the menu such as the Spicy Mongolian Beef and the Kung Pao combo but the Pad Thai is our favorite. We try to eat there at aleast a couple times a month

I tried Ika Grill for the first time with my friend today. We were celebrating her birthday…read more We arrived a little before 2pm on a Sunday afternoon and it was pretty busy. While we didn't have to wait for a table, almost all of them were full when we arrived. Ika is a smaller space in a strip mall off of 119 in Leewood, so there's not a ton of seating but the restaurant went further back than where we sat so there's probably more room than I could see. The kitchen/sushi bar is right up front when you walk in and takes up a good amount of room toward the front but it's aesthetically pleasing. The decor was very nice and everything was clean. They have a big chalk board near the front door, on the wall with their specials. They have quite a few. The menu is very large and our server came over about 5 minutes after we were seated. We ordered some edamame but asked for some more time to look at the menu. When the edamame came out, we placed our order. We decided to both get a side salad with ginger dressing and share two of their special rolls. We got one of the specials off the board, the Hidden Dragon. It was really good and by far my favorite out of the 2 rolls we got. My friend also really liked this roll and thought it was the better of the two. The other roll we got was the Rainbow which is a California roll topped with various types of fish. Neither of us are big fans of salmon so we asked for it to be left off. I didn't really like this roll. I normally love tuna but I prefer it cut a bit thinner and I'm used to it almost having a butter texture where it melts in your mouth. I'm not sure what was going on but all of the tuna had a very strong flavor and yes, I'll say it was fishy. I realize some people like that but I don't. Maybe it was the Hamachi (yellowtail) but it was not for me. I tried 2 pieces and that was enough. My friend liked it better than me but definitely preferred the Hidden Dragon too. I would probably give them a 3.5 if that was an option because the Hidden Dragon roll was very good. The service was efficient and quick. Not overly friendly. They never even acknowledged my friend's bday even though she was opening gifts and we sat a small birthday pop up paper cake card on the table. Not that we expected anything but maybe just a comment about her birthday. Maybe they were too rushed for anything extra. My disappointment in the tuna on the Rainbow roll is my reason for the lower rating. The rolls are $18 each so getting one I really couldn't eat is unfortunate. They also use the crab salad and not just a piece of crab in their rolls. I prefer the latter because I'm not too fond of all the extra mayo from the crab salad. I missed taking pics of our rolls! The Hidden Dragon looked fantastic and the Rainbow looked better than it tasted, lol. My friend still enjoyed her afternoon birthday lunch! I would possibly try them again to explore something else on the menu since there were so many options but I won't go out of my way to return.

I was in the area and starving and since I have celiac and they are a completely gluten-free…read morerestaurant, I decided to stop in for lunch. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I decided on various options for my bowl. Everything tasted wonderful and it was a good size bowl and I couldn't even finish it. The restaurant is casual and actually, I was the only one that stayed to eat. I noticed they mostly have to go orders when I was there. The only thing they could improve on is that it was quite cold inside the restaurant and some of the tables needed to be wiped off. But other than that, it was a great place to eat.

Omg! I'm so glad I found this place. It reminds me of a Korean version of Chipotle. Fresh…read moreingredients and small bowls are perfect for lunch or dinner. I picked up food three days in a row. I liked it so much. On the second day, they messed up all three items in my order, and my hubby couldn't have him due to a food allergy. I called, and they told me to return the receipt at any time and that they would remake it all correctly. They provided excellent customer service as well. I love the beef bowl with the sweet potato noodles. This place will be my regular rotation while I'm in the Kansas City area. Tip: Dine in or drive with the windows down unless you want your car smelling like fermented kimchi-lol

Enjoyed our sushi night out at Moriki. We had KC roll and Tropical roll. Both were tasty. And…read moreleftovers the next day still had great flavor for lunch.

Popped in for dinner and dinner was better than I was expecting. The dinner bento was very filling,…read moreenough for 2 meals, and came with all sorts of yummy goodies. I always love when I get tempura and gyozas along with my entree. Service was friendly and everything was pretty fast.

The twice-cooked pork was decent and so was the rice. The fried rice and the egg drop soup were…read moredelicious, but the sushi was just okay since it could've used some more rice vinegar in the sushi rice. Overall, I would order from them again just that I'll go elsewhere for sushi.

My family and I have come here for a long time, and it's always been great! I'm glad this place is…read morearound!

This little restaurant packs a big punch in flavor…read more Everyone's food in our party was very good.. No complaints.. (Even the guy that got sauteed squid ) I ended up with the General Tso's chicken and it was super crunchy on the outside and perfectly tender on the inside. It had enough spice and wasn't overly saucy. It really tasted like it was made with care. The restaurant was A bit plain looking but clean and the staff was attentive and got our food out pretty quick.

Did carry out it was awesome! My favorite Chinese restaurant…read moreby far!! My husbands order of Mongolian Beef, and I have Hunan Chicken, stir fried to perfection!