This place definitely lives up to its name! I've been craving döner ever since I got back from…read moreGermany, and after seeing someone on social media call Tasty German Döner the "real deal," I knew I had to give it a try. I ordered the Original Chicken with all the toppings, plus cheese and the garlic sauce--and wow, it was . The bread was incredible and honestly tasted even better than most of the döner shops I tried in Berlin. If you're in the KC/Independence area, Tasty German Döner is an absolute must-try!

This is one of the few places around here that serves consistently good food, fast. While it's a…read morecasual spot, it's definitely one of the best quick options available in the area. The staff is incredibly speedy, and there are quite a few customizable options to choose from--all of them delicious. The only extra is to customize the place a little more. Make it a bit of a destination vs a stop. Solid 4 stars!

Went to this restaurant a couple of weeks ago at like 1:30 in the afternoon on a Saturday. We were…read moreseated right away. And I think they could tell we were in a bit of a rush so we put in our order right away. We started with the falafel which was very clearly made in house. The guacamole/avocado sauce that came with was interesting because there was tahini in it. There's a nice bit of heat, but nothing crazy. I ordered the halloumi tacos. My fiancé had the chicken Tinga. I preferred my halloumi tacos just because the textures and the contrast with the watermelon was delicious. My fiancé has a bit of a mission for himself to try Tinga tacos. Every place we go for Mexican food and he thought these were really good in a little bit different. I have no negatives about this place and hope to get to go there in the future to try more things. The menu is just so interesting! Plus, the service was fast and it was a really cute clean restaurant. Note for patrons, there's a garage behind the Jazz that used to be an open parking lot. They will validate at the restaurant, so don't stress about parking since the street parking has gotten crazy there. Just park in the garage and bring the ticket to the restaurant and they'll take care of it for you.

Okay the pescado fish tacos were like so amazing. They must be eaten fresh though but wow wow. And…read morethe guac appetizer dip is freaking amazing as well . Wow wow. Yum yum. So much yum. The place is super cute too. And the waitress was so cool and friendly. I wasn't a huge fan of the lamb chorizo taco but I also don't like lamb. lol. The chicken tacos were good but they were quite runny so it made the taco fall apart and disseminate but flavor was there and it was yummy. Price wise, pretty pricy for two tacos but worth the try!!!

This very might be my favorite restaurant ever. I am a sucker for delicious tapas and immaculate…read morevibes, and Extra Virgin has them both! With a nice outdoor patio right off a streetcar stop and a fun and fancy indoor, I always have so much fun here for dinner and drinks. I have been here for casual dinners, dates, anniversaries, and everything in between and have loved it every time! Everyone is always so kind and helpful, recommending their favorite plates and how much food should be enough for your party. They rotate out some of their plates periodically, keeping the menu fresh and new, while also keeping the classics that I love. My absolute favorite dish that I get every time is the grilled ricotta and bread as an appetizer. The ricotta is perfectly light and the bread is charred to perfection, I highly recommend it. Some other dishes we love (some not pictured): the cucumber salad, raw oysters, sautéed mushrooms. You really cannot go wrong I dream of going back to KC to order Extra Virgin again.

Got it -- here's the revised version with that correction integrated cleanly:…read more We stopped in for a quick snack before waiting for the streetcar during the World Cup. We didn't have reservations and were dressed casually. The hostess was friendly and welcoming, and we were seated in what was referred to as the "other dining room," down a dark hallway into a musty, warm, and humid space. Service was prompt and courteous, but the food was very disappointing. We were served a cucumber salad that oddly tasted like peanuts, followed by six completely flavorless meatballs--no seasoning at all, not even salt. The prices might be reasonable if the quality matched expectations, but it didn't. The contrast between the main dining room and the "other room" also felt stark and uncomfortable, as if it were a second-tier seating area. Overall, I would not recommend this restaurant based on this experience.

Thanks to the World Cup and I got to visit the City Market at Kansas City and tried out my first…read moreever Ethiopian cuisine! It is a great experience as I was wondering if I would like it and it turned out better than I expected. The server was very polite and asked us if we need help with the menu. He recommended the sampler combo which consists of different meats and veggies options. I am glad that we listened to him as one sampler combo was very filing for two men. It is kind of like Indian food so if you are not sure why to try, go with the sample combo. I also ordered the Ethiopian iced coffee which is like a light roast flavor iced coffee and easy to take in. I would recommend you to try out this restaurant if you want something different than bbq or pasta at the Kansas City Market!

This meal made me just plain sad. Coming from a city that has great Ethiopian food I was excited to…read morefind a restaurant like this here. But the food was really disappointing. Nearly every item in the veg combo and doro wat was under-seasoned and certainly missing the complexity of spices that makes Ethiopian food amazing. Seemed to be missing butter too. The lentils in both dishes were undercooked and chewy. The doro wat was heavy on salt but again no complexity at all. It tasted like it was missing multiple spices. And was definitely missing the boiled egg that's always part of the dish. The mitmita never made it into the bag. They asked if I wanted gluten free injera and I was confused-said I'd only had the normal one before. It wasn't until I unwrapped it that I realized they were offering that option because they don't use teff flour! Which is naturally gluten free. Injera without teff? Really? I've never heard of that. It makes for a heavy, heavy meal and lacks the unique nutty flavor of normal injera. After eating 10% of the meal I wanted a nap. And didn't want any more of the meal. I guess this is heavily Americanized Ethiopian food? Or the chef isn't really a cook? Whatever the logic, it's simply not that good. Such a pity. When Ethiopian is done right it's a truly wonderful cuisine. The food here is fine if bland. But bears too little resemblance to Ethiopian dishes you'd find in a larger city. I suspect if they cooked the food with the usual panoply of spices that goes in, people in KC would absolutely love it. But as it is, it's a poor, dumbed down representation of a complex and delicious cuisine.

So so fire I want…read morethe chicken and beef gyros every day. Friendly folks. Delicious food. Hot tip: order it "hot" with the chili sauce. If I ever do a huge event I want these guys to come and sell food. WHICH I TOTALLY WILL. Love you Gyro Express - youre my fav food truck in the city.

The man who runs this stand is so sweet, and the gyro is so well seasoned and delicious!! I work a…read morelot in the area and I can't wait to come back. It was $12 for my gyro including tax and it was $12 very very well spent.

In town for the World Cup, my wife and I stopped in after spending the day at the Fan Festival, and…read morewe're so glad we did. Laura, the owner, greeted us as soon as we walked in and was probably the sweetest and most welcoming person we've met in Kansas City. She immediately made us feel at home. We started with the meatballs and burrata, both of which were delicious. The meatballs were especially well seasoned. My wife had the bolognese and absolutely loved it, and she really appreciated having gluten-free options available. I had the cacio e pepe, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. All in all, the food, service, and ambiance were outstanding. One of our favorite meals of the trip. Highly recommend for both locals and visitors alike.

Ragazza is a nice little neighborhood-esque joint that consistently delivers enjoyable Italian…read morefood. The food may not be out of this world great but it delivers on being a really tasty stop that always manages to leave me with plenty of leftovers to devour later on. My last visit I ordered the chicken picatta and it was delicious, I mean look at the portion size in my photo! I also got to try the shrimp linguine, the caesar salad and eggplant parm. All were really delicious and pretty much what you'd expect from them. Side note the caesar salad large is truly a shareable dish, and our server made sure to note that which was completely warranted, it's HUGE! I think what Ragazza really excels at is creating a space that is inviting and fun to hang out at. If you stop by on the weekends or some random week day evenings the bar is genuinely busy, I say this to show that people really enjoy grabbing a drink or cocktail and hanging out here. It is very inviting and homey.

I had the sambusas and the #13 Jabati with Beef Sukhar. Everything was delicious but I was…read moreparticularly impressed with the jabati (East African flat bread) it was buttery and perfect, and transported me back to my days of living with a host family in Kenya when they served chapati bread (same thing, spelling doesn't matter since it's a translation). I went in at 1pm on a Wednesday. Service was a tad slow to show up at the counter (I think because they also run the shop next door), but then the food showed up very quickly after I ordered. I was the only non-African customer there- all the other patrons did not speak English and seemed to all know each other. I'm telling you, this is authentic stuff! Yes, the name of the place is misleading- only one burger on the menu. Come in and order the Somali food, obviously!

Okay, y'all... I love samosas and sambusas, but the Sambusa from KC Burgers is hands-down the best…read moreI've had so far! The crust is perfectly crispy, the filling is seasoned just right, and that green sauce they serve with it? Straight fire!! If you haven't tried them yet, you're seriously missing out!

J&K is truly a hidden gem, hidden behind a small gas station in North Kansas City. From the moment…read morewe walked in, we felt welcomed and felt cozy inside. The restaurant was clean and had plenty of seating. The walls were simply and beautifully decorated with hats, Ethiopian artifacts, and other cultural pieces, which added a warm and authentic cultural touch. They offer an extensive menu with many rich and comforting dishes. We started with Macroni soup which was a part of our main orders - included a very comforting overcooked pasta with lentils and minimal spices. For appetizers, we ordered the lentil sambusa since the chicken ones were sold out. For our main course, we chose the all meat combo platter with two sides. It included beef tibbs, lamb, and chicken, along with red and yellow lentils. Our friends ordered the all veggie combo platter, which came with red and yellow lentils, greens, cabbage, and beetroot. All the veggies, lentils and meats were served on super soft, tangy, and very flavorful injera. The beef tibbs was the clear winner among the meats. It was hearty, rich, and had a nice spicy depth. The other meats were also cooked well, with mild spices and comforting flavors that felt light and healthy. The vegetables were mostly chopped into small pieces and lightly steamed/ blanched, then tossed with salt, pepper, or minimal seasoning. The lentils balanced the plate perfectly with their mild taste and buttery, smooth texture. Overall, the food felt very wholesome, healthy and well balanced and colorful with a generous spread on the platter. The service did not feel rushed and our server was very sweet and attentive. That said, it did take about 30 minutes for the food to arrive after ordering, as everything was being prepared fresh. If they improve the wait times then it can be a win win situation for everyone. Take out can be faster option for you if you do not prefer to wait or are short of time. Overall, J & K offers an authentic and traditional Ethiopian Cuisine taste and thats why this is a must visit restaurant.

The good: Most of the dishes were tasty…read more The not so good: The menu is full of typos, the chicken tibs was dry, service is very slow (we were the only people dining in on a Tuesday night and it look a long time for somebody to bring a menu and then take our order). The server did not check in on us mid-meal. Also the one screen on the wall showed Ethiopian singers (love it!) and then switched to a slideshow of bible verses (that's cool if that's your thing, but it was a turn-off to me). There is better Ethiopian food in the metro. This just felt run down and like they didn't really care how our experience was.