I was so excited to discover that Blue Koi hadn't closed--it had simply moved south! As I was leaving my orthopedic appointment, I happened to spot the Blue Koi sign, and immediately turned the car around. I had to go in and make sure it was my Blue Koi--and, of course, it was! The new location (compared to 39th St) has a charming atmosphere, and the menu is just as inviting and varied as I remembered. Plus some fun new cocktails including spiked Bubble tea. I went straight for a bowl; the seafood noodle bowl. I asked for a little extra spice, because I like my food with some kick, and it did not disappoint. The broth was flavorful, the seafood was plentiful and easy to identify, and there were plenty of perfectly satisfying rice noodles. I even had enough delicious broth left over that I ordered an extra portion of rice noodles to take home so I could finish the bowl later. My server, French, was attentive and just darn nice. Worth the drive for me. Sometimes a little unexpected detour turns into a very delicious discovery! read more

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i've been to blue koi many times with my family, but for some reason, today's visit was extra good. there was no wait on a saturday night and our service was phenomenal. our server, eri, was amazing and tended to all of our needs with lots of care. food came out fast and was in our tummies even faster :) i ordered the almond asparagus with chicken and it was great!! a lot lighter in taste than i was expecting but still delicious. it might look bland but i promise its still flavorful LOL. im a huge fan of their eggplant pockets so i definitely recommend that as an appetizer, along with the lettuce wrap. i love u blue koi i will be back soon! read more

Blue Koi - Leawood - Almond Asparagus - Chinese Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

Stopped by Blue Koi on our last trip to Kansas City. When you arrive parking can be found in front or off to the side of the restaurant. When you walk in the restaurant feels warm, inviting, and inviting dumpling house. To be seated you'll check in with the host and then be shown to your table. To start we ordered the Chili Pepper Wontons (wontons are filled with a shrimp, pork, and chicken mixture and then topped with cilantro, scallion, and a chili sauce) which were not as good as I remembered and the flavor seemed off. For our entree we split the ginger basil chicken (Bite size tender thigh meat sautéed with sesame oil, ginger and fresh basil) which was good but the noodles were a bit undercooked. If I'm in the Kansas City area I may stop here again. read more

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I love dumplings and I sample them every where I can and I love this spot. I really miss the old location on Volker but I'm glad I can still make a trip for the chili wontons and fried tofu with awesome sauce. Staff is always friendly it's a great stop for a casual lunch. read more

Blue Koi - Leawood - Chinese Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

Oh my! These dumplings (the Spicy Chili Pepper Wontons- boiled)...so delicious! I think I could just get dumplings next time LOL! My main meal, the Black Bean Sauce w/ Chicken, was delicious as well! The portions are large and we would share a meal next time. The service was great. The vibes were also great: it was busy, the restaurant was clean. Overall, a great experience and we will be back read more

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Only place within 100+ miles to fins quality duck. Was absolutely stupendous. Atmosphere, vibes, service were all impeccable! Highly recommend! read more

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Had the seafood congee with crab, shrimp and scallops. It was excellent for a cold day. The wontons were fresh and delicious. The pork with noodles was was a pleasant surprise, and when it came out, I thought it almost was like a stroganoff. The pickled cucumbers were an interesting delight that gave it a little saltines to its sweetness. The service was excellent and I was surprised at how few people were there for lunchtime on a Saturday. FYI, they don't take reservations for parties less than six The special dessert for the day was the cream cheese wontons, which were very delightful and like most Asian restaurants not very sweet, but a yummy accordingly, and they were served with a side of mango almost like a chutney.. We split the tea and selection is excellent. I hadn't had Boba in a while so that was fun to chew on.. it's just a party in your mouth The ambience is simple but for an area like this, it's very appropriate. read more

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I went here mainly to try the duck wrap! It was delicious. The duck is moist and flavorful and there's just enough hoisin sauce, and wrapped in a tortilla works surprisingly well. The bean salad that came with it was savory and refreshing. I also got the pork and shrimp pan fried dumplings, since the duck wrap is just an appetizer and not enough food. I thought the filling was flavorful and generous, maybe a little salty, but I wasn't a fan of how thick and doughy the dumpling wrapper was. I wouldn't get this again. Service was friendly and fast and the restaurant was cozy. I would come back but try different things. read more

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Great place for Chinese food. The dumplings were large, plumb, and well made. The ginger basil chicken reminded me of my mom's braised chicken. It was well seasoned and very tender. I would come back just for that dish. The service was prompt and responsive. I will definitely be coming back to try out more dishes! read more

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We visited this restaurant after a couple of years things have changed. There is change in the menu. There are specials that we haven't seen in the past more than anything. The ambience of this place never changed. It is a very good spot in between the town center of Leawood, which makes it very blissful place to go take a walk and they're amazing restaurants within this plaza area. It was a beautiful sunny day. I have to go with my family and a newborn we ordered chili wonton steamed with shrimp, fried tofu with awesome sauce, scallion pancake, rice noodles with extra spicy duck and black bean sauce with tofu. To be very honest with you, I felt that the scallion pancake and the black bean tofu was salty, but the team was very courteous and understanding when I gave them a feedback. They did receive it very positively and asked me if I want to change it, but then I did not since I didn't have time the service was outstanding. They were very nice people. It's a family owned restaurant and we would always go back there because I know sometimes the sauces doesn't fit in the right way. read more

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Service was great and the stuff is very attentive. The noodles are chewy and the food definitely has a lot of flavor, if a bit salty. The pork dumplings were juicy but the pork itself was chewier than I would normally like. I would say the food is tasty and the servings are large, but I would try other items next time. The food is not a very authentic Chinese flavor but good nonetheless! read more

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Blue Koi has set the bar high!!! The Matcha-Cha-Cha has to be one of my favorite drinks in the Kansas City area. I seriously crave it. Our waitress recommended the Almond Asparagus dish, and I enjoyed it. But for me, the highlights were the Firebird and the Ants on a Tree. Both absolutely incredible dishes that never fail to take me to Flavortown. And I will add that they complement each other very well with the spiciness of the Firebird and the slight sweetness of the Ants on a Tree. Yum. Yum. Yum. read more

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We ate again at the Blue Koi and it did not disappoint. This time I talked with our server and I decided to try the black bean sauce with shrimp. I almost didn't because I will love their soft noodles, but I am so glad. You need to look at the picture. I took it of this dish. Of course you can't see the flavor but there was plenty. What you can't see is the gorgeous shrimp and plenty of them . I now crave this dish. So good. Another new thing we tried was the eggplant pockets. Surprisingly delicious. read more

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The food is mediocre. Dumplings come out luke warm. The stir fried dishes are extremely salty as well as the black bean sauce. The braised ginger chicken was both overcooked and wet at the same time. Ordered a tea and the server put their fingers all over the lip of the tea cup trying to explain how to strain. Didn't bother asking for a new one. Waitstaff is always friendly. Have come here multiplied times and food has always been just ok. read more

This is nice looking outside and nothing fancy inside. But, the food is top notch and some of the best flavors around. The place is super clean inside with excellent service. We had Shelby, and she was so AMAZING! She took the extra time to acquaint us with the menu and how to order since we never been. Plus, she made sure we were always doing good and even packed up our to gos. She was fantastic. The food is so fresh, I got their Fire bird Duck Dish and it was 10/10! Their Spicy Chili Wontons were also the star of the show and just bursting with flavor. Their bowls are huge and can definitely be shared if you wanted to get a starter and then share a bowl. Gotta try this original. read more

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Still my favorite Chinese restaurant in the entire KC metro area--and it's not even close. Blue Koi is the perfect balance of quality, quantity, and consistency, with prices that still feel like a steal. My mom and I stopped in for a late lunch, and as always, we both ordered the Chili Pepper Wontons (chicken, shrimp, and pork mix). Hands down the best wonton dish I've ever had. The sauce--infused with chili oil, cilantro, scallion, and soy--is pure umami magic. Legendary doesn't even do it justice. If you're vegetarian, they've got a version for you too, so no one's left out. You can choose steamed or pan-fried dumplings--I always go with pan-fried. That crisp golden shell gives the perfect contrast in texture and just deepens the flavor. You get eight dumplings per order, and while it's listed as an appetizer, it's more than enough for a full meal. We also always order a pot of jasmine tea, which is fragrant, fresh, and the real deal--none of that bagged stuff. Loose-leaf, aromatic, and the kind of caffeine that lifts you gently instead of slamming you like coffee. I wish I knew where they sourced it. The vibe during off-hours is peaceful, but during peak hours it's bustling with both takeout and dine-in crowds. Still, the ambiance never feels chaotic--more like you're surrounded by people enjoying good food and good conversation. 5 stars, always. Comfort food, standout flavors, and one of the few places where the photos don't even do the food justice--but I added them anyway. read more

A family favorite in our house. We love the teas. They have the best noodles and dumpling's. The staff is always friendly and the customer service is top notch. read more

Ok, I love Asian food and have eaten it all my life starting when I was young in NYC going to China Town, and then in San Fransico, LA and many other places including most of the Chinese restaurants here in KC. But I've never been to Blue Koi until today when I went to lunch with a friend. I expected a high level of complex flavors and variety. I ordered the Braised Pork with noodles that comes with a rich broth and Shitake mushrooms. 20.00. The flavors were pretty good, the mushrooms were more like little pieces rather than nice, thick slices, the noodles were cooked well, and it was served with a cucumber salad on the side of the bowl. The pork was very tender and somewhat borderline size wise in terms of needing a knife to cut them with, rather than have to bite a piece off to have a manageable sized piece to eat. I would have preferred to have a knife to cut them up into smaller pieces. I would recommend that the meat be like pulled pork so that it's more manageable and distributed throughout the dish. The atmosphere inside was pleasant and not loud. Overall it was not bad, it just wasn't great or stand out, which given the prices they charge I would have expected things to be on a higher level flavor wise. Soups are around 20.00, hopefully at least 2 people would be able to split an order and about 1/2 the menu was dumplings. So for me at least, it was a one and done and I won't go back. There are just so many other choices for Asian food here that I think have better variety, taste and are priced more reasonably. After taking a second look at the menu, maybe I just choose the wrong dish cause I see some I probably would have picked if I were redoing. read more

Looking for a quick appetizer to munch on and saw this place with variety of dumplings and noodles. My bf and I decided to try since we don't live in the area. They have alot of cool deco inside. Alot of KC Chief painting on the wall. The hostess was fast to greet. They wasn't busy during that time so we got a table quickly. The server was very nice. We just wanted some dumplings, so I ordered a spicy pork dumpling. It came out like in 15min. Nice fresh and hot. It's a little different tasting than the chili wonton I gotten at other restaurants. It was good. Maybe come back try the other food they have when we back in town. read more

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As always, we had a very good meal. Being in our early to mid 70's, we don't eat as much as we used to. We had the Special, which was Spicy Buns, and the combination fried dumplings. The Spicy Buns was loaded with Shrimp and Chinese veggies. They served us shrimp fried dumplings and, to correct the order, the combination fried dumplings as well. We had Mango Martinis and, for dessert, Toasted Almond Martinis. Everything was delicious; and the weather was perfect for dining al fresco. We love this place! read more

Blue Koi - Leawood - Toasted Almond Martinis - Chinese Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

As a Californian who has dined at so many Chinese restaurants, the dumplings at Blue Koi were tough and dry. Basically reheated dumplings. Horrible tasting food. Nothing authentic Asian. Cannot recommend. The dough of the dumplings were chewy and tough. Couldn't swallow. I quickly left and went to next door for takeout instead. Service is good. Food is not what I had hoped. read more

I've followed them from their place off of 39th, to this completely out of my way location, albeit not as often, but they are still my favorite of all favorites! Ended my 2024 here in the evening with one waiter manning the entire restaurant. It was busy and with slow service, but nothing to be held against him. He was super nice and did a great job. Ordered our usuals, Almond Joy Bubbles, blended, with Kahlua. Fried Combo Dumplings and Fried Veggie Dumplings. And Fire Bird all around (duck, chicken and tofu). Along with Ants on a Log, Pot Roast, etc. you get the picture. We love it here! Fantastic, no matter what you order. The portions are generous, which means yummy leftovers. The restaurant is quaint with a friendly warmth. Perfect way to end the year. I'm sure we'll see you soon in the new year also. read more

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Awesome staff and good food !! I love this place !!! Healthy options !! You can pull up and order and it's done fast !! I usually do take out as it's easier for me to!! But eating inside is a treat too read more

Always my go to place! Have a lot of favorites here! Tofu app, almond chicken and bubble tea. So good!!!!

We were greeted as soon as we walked in the door by the sweet hostess. The inside looks very spacious and clean. We got there early around 5:00pm for dinner because we heard they get busy fast! We ordered a few dishes to share. We started off with lettuce wrap and chili wonton to share. Both got great flavors. The wonton was big and stuff with a lot of meat. The chili sauce complimentary it really well. We decided to share wonton noodle soup. And our server was so nice to split it into two bowls for us. Broth was perfect. And noodles were perfectly cooked. The portion was huge! Glad we decided to split it. The waiter was very friendly. I didn't get his name. But he was very attentive. We will be back. read more

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One of the best Chinese restaurants we've eaten at had the shrimp and asparagus with homemade noodles OMG it was delicious hubs had chicken with brown rice we weren't ordered for the bowl of food so gave about three meals out of this visit. Waiter was attentive refilled drinks when needed checked on us. Lots of customers there so noise level was a little loud but definitely a good to place. read more

I was in KC for work and my mom INSISTED that I make sure I went here. She had seen it on DDD and had been thinking about it since. We headed in and gave it a try. We knew we wanted the chili dumplings. I have only ever had this kind of dumpling steamed but the server said that the most popular way was pan fried. So we went with majority. We also got the firebird noodles with tofu because they made that on the special too. Everything was super good. I would definitely go back and get these dishes again. I think I just prefer chili wontons steamed over fried in general so I would go that route. But again, just super good. Service was fantastic! The server was friendly and attentive. read more

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I have been many times over the years and I can never stop getting the noodle soup because it's such a massive portion I can save for leftovers. I love the home crafted noodles that are hard to find elsewhere. The dumplings are also large and perfectly crafted. Having so many cocktail options around $10 is also rare at good restaurants these days. The service is always great with easy parking outside. read more

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My husband and I have been loyal visitors of Blue Koi for years, and it's consistently our favorite spot, especially for their Chinese pot roast. We've enjoyed it both with noodles and in noodle soup, and it's always flavorful and comforting. We've also tried their stir fry chicken dishes, chili wontons, and various dumplings--all equally delicious. The calm, welcoming ambiance and excellent service make every visit enjoyable. We discovered this gem through the Triple D show, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves Chinese food, especially for the pork shoulder pot roast. read more

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Love the Shanghai wonton noodle soup! It's medicinal and also fantastic to the taste.

TL;DR: Blue Koi is still my tip-top go-to for Chinese in KC. If fresh noodles and bold, creative flavors are important, this is your Chinese spot. I don't often update reviews, but feel this one was warranted. We've been back many times since the last, and the most recent was a wonderful example of 5/5 service for a "difficult" table (mostly because of size of party). Our waiter was outstanding, tending to a party of 20, where people came and went. He kept orders straight, refills flowing, and a smile the entire time. The food, cornerestoned by the illustrious FIREBIRD (WITH noodles!!! Don't forget!!), is still top notch. You still MUST get noodles, you still MUST get dumplings, you still MUST get......... okay, you get the gist! Still prone to be a little loud with a weekend crowd, achieving a strong ambiance in a wide-open dining room is tough. But, it's kept to clean standards. Great to see our friends at BK make it through the pendemic times and come out on the other side doing (seemingly) very well! Time has really shown the quality and staying power of this amazing KC institution of Chinese fusion! Food = 5/5 Facility = 4/5 Service = 5/5 Ambiance = 3/5 Value = 3/5 read more

Man this place used to be my favorite spot to get Chinese food. My family had been coming here since the late 2000s. Seems like in my long absence the menu has changed pretty noticeably. My most recent visit I had the ginger chicken on a bed of rice. I was pretty excited but once it was brought out I was a bit disappointed as it appeared pretty plain. The ginger flavor was there but left a lot to be desired and had almost no veggies or much of anything besides the somewhat plain chicken and white rice. I saw this dish can be ordered with noodles, perhaps that is the correct way to order the dish. I'm not sure. My previous visit I had the almond chicken and asparagus and that was pretty damn good. When I return I will absolutely order that again. The staff were great, and helped my partner narrow down her entree decision. The bubble tea was good and came in a very large to go cup! read more

Food is great more high end than most. Price is a bit high but worth it. Ambiance is pretty nice and service is good and friendly

While we haven't been to Blue Koi in a couple of years, we were looking forward yesterday to lunch there with excitement. We were sadly disappointed. The pan fried dumplings were not good because the pork filling seemed to have been too chewy, perhaps they are freezing the filling since they sell so many. We had the Cantonese Duck with noodles which tasted like dish water, the fried tofu was good. The service was lacking because when we needed to take home the uneaten portions, we expect the server to take the dishes and pack them for us, instead we were just given take out boxes to pack ourselves and had to ask for an additional one. Very disappointed. read more

Dumplings were great! They actually gave me a few extra ones because they said that some came out soft. I really appreciated them doing that for me. I got their 8 treasures tea which was AMAZING. The waitress did a great job recommending this to me. Great service! read more

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Small joint with amazing food. Their menu actually has items you don't see at every other restaurant. Dumplings were my fav and seafood was a close second. read more

Nice restaurant in a nice area, upscale but casual. I liked the open kitchen and the staff was very friendly, definitely feels like a family business restaurant. Food was delicious and well prepared. Service was good and friendly. We ordered way too much food and the bill was still less than $100 even with drinks. My daughter really enjoyed her Taro bubble tea too. read more

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Please open a location in DC! The sweetest staff and best service! We were immediately greeted and sat despite the weekday lunch rush. Got waters right away and walked through the menu. The ants on a log are a best seller for a reason and I would argue the mushroom and tofu sauce with noodles must be on every table. I wanted those forever. The veggie dumplings are huge and will keep you full. The portions are huge and despite coming hungry we had enough for dinner afterwards. Everyone there was beyond lovely and I wish we could have gone back again! read more

Love Blue Koi, excellent tasting and prepared food. Service is amazing Sophia is family and she treats everyone like family. It's open with large windows and plants everywhere. Love the place. read more

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Best fumbling in town and the staff are fantastic! We order it at least once a week and some time 2 to 3 times. My 9 year old loves it!