The bold smoky FLAVOUR of the meats here is fantastic. Even the Cole slaw is fully garlicky to…read morelip-smacking perfection. I've never tasted the "Taste" of their brisket and rib tips, and it's the obvious attention to just that well-developed unique flavouring that keeps me returning. The staff is also warm and welcoming. The vibe here is laid back and casual, perfect for locals nearby (like me). I was a west coast resident for many years, and soon after I returned to K.C., I found Taste of Kansas City. It is easily one of the best in the BBQ Capital of Planet Earth. If you're aware of 'better' smoked meat anywhere within the K.C. metro, by all means please DM me with your tip. Until then, I'll get my (rib) tips right here! Five SOLID stars!

Quaint little take out shack, nothing crazy. Much better than Holy Smoke in KCK…read more Everything was slathered in SAUCE! And then, they gave me extra SAUCE! Thankfully, I really liked it and they have a good SAUCE! Everything was pretty good. +good soft yellow sandwich bun +good take out style beans -only the ribs were kinda chewy

Being from out of state, I specifically sought out a BBQ joint to fulfill my midwestern barbecue…read morecraving before flying out. I was pleasantly surprised to come across Blind Box, which offered a quick and casual experience which such friendly service from the cashier. It is located within a bigger furniture store, yet conveniently located near the entrance with open seating. I ordered the Podium Platter which was prime beef burnt ends and brisket, along with a side which we chose the cheesy corn bake. Absolutely delicious and all were so tender. The brisket was easily pulled apart and the brisket was just melt in your mouth. The cost of the plate was reasonable at $15, and was enough to share between me and my partner. I highly recommend for anyone nearby looking for a casual yet filling and solid food spot!

I give them major props for being a local restaurant at The Legends. In my experience, this area is…read moretypically overrun by chains and drive-thrus, so I was happy to stumble on this place, attached to NFM. That being said, it didn't all come together as hoped. We were a bit early to the dinner rush with our kids, and the place was empty with some muted TVs hovering around the atmosphere. We started with onion straws which was probably the best thing I had that night. Perfectly seasoned and lightly fried. I got the "Lightweight Platter" with two proteins and since ribs weren't an option, went brisket and chicken. Both were so dry they looked like Thanksgiving turkey once the Christmas lights are up. The edges were especially dry, to the point where I had trouble eating it. The flavor of the brisket was good, the chicken was not full of the smoky flavor one would hope for. To be perfectly honest, this felt like when I get BBQ well outside of Kansas City, not holding up against any of the classics or heavy hitters. My kids chicken tenders were surprisingly delicious (and moist), and made for nice leftovers too. So that was a plus. This ended up being our priciest meal of our little staycation, and unfortunately, one of the most forgettable. I see what they're going for, but until that meat gets raised up to a standard level for the midwest, I can't go much higher than 3 stars.

We stopped on our way to try out the Kansas City bbq and was very happy with our choice. The…read moreMonster fries were amazing and the baked beans were soo delicious! Don't forget to to get a bottle of sauce to take home! Recommend the sweet and spicy! The owners were very nice and accommodating!

The Pulled Pork was decent the sauce was fine but the Chicago Style Hot Dog & cheese Fries were…read moreAMAZING. I'd go back just for the Hot Dog & fries. The beanie weenies were also fantastic. Now for the bad, we all hated the chicken tacos and no one in my family would eat them so I wouldn't recommend ordering those but the next time I want a delicious hot dog we'll definitely order again!

Awesome staff, amazing breaded mushrooms and the BBQ never disappoints…read more Music during the summer on Saturday is so much fun

We ended up here because of staying at the Elms and when near KC you have to get bbq. Walking in,…read moreit is confusing whether to wait for a table or seat yourself. The waitress who ended up telling like three different parties of people to set yourself seemed like it should be a no brainer we need to seat ourselves. When we sat it wasnt clear who was serving us with a total of four different people helping us at different times. Once our food was ordered, we could see it in the window but didnt get to us for a good 10 minutes or so. Everyone was just doing different things besides serving food it seemed. Onion strings we had were kind of burnt and didnt have too much flavor. I was a big fan of their brisket and not so much of their pulled pork. Cole slaw and potato salad were a huge hit. My wife was a big fan of the pork tenderloin sandwich and it was MASSIVE! They do plenty of entertainment on the weekends so hopefully if we go back we get to see that.

We recently had BBQ cater our event for company guests, and the food was phenomenal. We ordered a…read morelist of everything on their menu to make sure all of our guests had options, and we looked to feed roughly 12 people. The food was fantastic and when you're taking care of guests coming from outside of Kansas, they want to experience what metro BBQ is like. Black Belt really does a good job of it. Our ribs were fall-off-the bone juicy, the roasted corn was fantastic, the baked beans were exceptional. All of the guests commented on how good the food was and how it helped make the night memorable. They were able to get together a very large order on very short notice, as we let them know in the morning and they were ready for us that afternoon with a pickup, and the results simply could not be better.

Came for lunch here after getting a few recommendations for it. I had the rib tips with wild veggie…read morerice and roasted sweet corn. The ribs were dry and overcooked, but the seasoning was good as it still came out. The veggie rice was surprisingly good, but the best part was the roasted sweet corn. My friend ordered the brisket (which came as chopped brisket into a sandwich) and they also said it was overcooked, dry and a bit tough. Might have been a bad day but has potential

I'm a BBQ lover. I'm always up to try some…read more It can be in odd places (Wood Shop BBQ in Seattle, Sparks and Smoke in Reno) or even "famous" places like Chubs Blue Pig in Massachusetts, Terry Black's or Slow Bone in Dallas. And say whatcha want about my hometown of Denver, there's some really decent BBQ joints. The Ragin' Hog, even Brothers is pretty solid. And the Tattooed Hog just blew me away. A joint in a series of shipping containers, and just wonderful. I'd put Tattooed up against or even ABOVE any of them. The burnt ends are more like perfectly cooked pork belly. And tender. And full of flavor. The brisket is the juiciest and full of smoke. The sauce is tad sweet for me but still great and balanced and filled with subtle hints of spice and peppers and onions and garlic. The sides are amazing as well. The eloté is sweet and creamy and got a little (but not overwhelming) kick. The fried pickles that look like fries are great! Breaded but not so salty as to take away from the tang of the pickles. I am here twice a year or more for work. And this won't be the last time I'm at the Tattooed Hog.

I was put on to this BBQ spot by the other vendors in the Iron District. So for them to turn my…read morebusiness away to someone else said a lot. And they were right. The Mac was Mac-ing. The meat was falling off the bone, and for me. I DO NOT LIKE BBQ beans. I don't eat beans outside of Mexican dishes, but this man insisted that I try his barbecue beans. I'm Here to say they are people usually tell you my bean is not like the others, and then it turns out to be just like the others, maybe too sweet, maybe too salty. He was on another level. remind me of chili in the winter with a mix of barbecue beans. It. Was. A. Hit. If I were to get barbecue beans, this would be the only place in this hemisphere that would get them. On a warm day, this entire establishment is the place to be.

OMG, this is the place to go for BBQ!!! We ordered the Sampler Platter, which is known as "a first…read moreclass ticket through their entire pit with a generous sampling of their smoked meats and sides." All I can say it it was some of the best BBQ that I have ever had. Seriously, you MUST go to Scott's Kitchen! I would give it a 10 out of 10.

Fourth time's the charm... right?…read more I was dragged back to Scott's Kitchen for my fourth visit, and I'll give credit where credit is due: there was finally some actual smoke smell! Progress! I'll also admit that the piece of pulled pork I had was pretty decent. Unfortunately, everything else was pretty much what I expected based on my previous visits. My biggest issue is the price. $18 for three tacos is pretty outrageous, especially when that $18 doesn't include a drink, a side, or anything else. At that price, I expect the BBQ to absolutely knock it out of the park. And that's really my problem with Scott's: I just don't understand the hype. In my opinion, it's not one of the top BBQ places in Kansas City, and at these prices, it needs to be. Here's my BBQ rule: if the BBQ can't stand on its own and be great, then you're a restaurant that serves BBQ--not a great BBQ restaurant. I've now been four times, and I keep hoping I'll finally understand what everyone else seems to see. Still waiting. At this point, I may need to order a fifth time just to make sure I'm not missing something... but my wallet is strongly recommending that I stop the investigation.

Me and my wife ate here two nights in a row we were just staying in Kansas City. This place is…read moreabsolutely a plus everything was just the way we wanted smoked meat. Good drinks really helpful waitress.

A bit disappointing from what I'd expected after reading other reviews…read more Brisket and baked beans were the 2 best items. Corn was ok, but I wouldn't do it again. The mini cornbread muffin was very mini - maybe two bites. But the big disappointment was the burnt ends. They told us it was their specialty, but definitely the same as the "poor mans burnt ends" that I make on my home smoker using chuck roast. Meat was stringy and mushy. It was NOT their specialty... F325 Amber beer was decent.