It's been a while since I've been back here, but I was craving some good Laotian food. I brought my…read morebrother, who was visiting from Houston, to give it a try and it did not disappoint. Everything was delicious! The laab sen was full of flavor with just the right amount of spice--it honestly made me miss Houston so much. The papaya salad was perfectly made and had a great spicy kick. The pad see ew was nicely cooked with wonderful flavor, and the khao poon was rich, comforting, and absolutely delicious. Definitely satisfied our cravings! . The owners were very nice and engaging!

I very rarely come here for produce unless it's an emergency. A small container of laogaima is…read more5.99$. Why?! When at the other Asian stores it's 2$ cheaper.

The owners are so friendly and eager to help you find what you need, we've tried almost everything…read morenew we've found and I've fallen in love with the spicy tempura seaweed and Kalamansi Pancit Canton. Great spice collection and so many noodle choices, but all the different snacks are the whole family's favorite you can't find anywhere near here.

Great place to satisfy your craving for canned Pinoy sardines, corned beef, frozen ready-to-cook…read morelongganisa! :) The prices are reasonable. Friendly folks too!

I mean, I generally don't see myself sipping olive oil or balsamic vinegar, but when in Rome…read more.. My culinary game has stepped up several notches over the past few years and places like the Tasteful Olive absolutely augment my cupboard. If I can finish a pasta with a flavored olive oil, such as garlic, lemon, or maybe blood orange, then count me in. It certainly ain't cheap, but great food is made from great ingredients, and those great ingredients are going to cost money. This most recent visit had me adding in a bottle of strawberry balsamic and I cannot wait to knock a salad out of the park with this stuff. I also added in a house-made lemon/basil/garlic olive oil blend that made a recent risotto of mine devastatingly fantastic. I walked in curious; I walked out with three bottles and tons of ideas. Super-friendly service and they're always helpful if you have questions about pairings or flavor profiles. I love the layout as well as the local goods that you can get, such as honeys, jams, or pasta. Sample anything you want, but I guarantee you'll find more than a handful of flavors that you would really like to try. Let your palate experience your flavor imagination!

SO many great EVOO's and an extraordinary variety of type and flavors of vinegar! You can taste and…read moretry different combos to get the perfect ones for you. My favorites to make a wonderful salad every time are Blood Orange EVOO & Peach White Balsamic Vinegar (nectar of the gods!) Toss together your favorite greens, any fresh fruit (blueberries, strawberries, or even drained mandarin oranges), chopped pecans or walnuts, and crumbled Feta cheese. Then dress it with that oil & vinegar combo...perfect salad alchemy! Or just drizzle a little of that dressing over any combo of fresh fruits. The experts at The Tasteful Olive are always available to help you create magic combos. Be sure to check out all the other items they carry.

I love a good seafood boil!…read more This has honestly become my go to spot. They have good customer service and I enjoy how they make their boils. The place itself is clean and I appreciate the whole graffiti-esque route they took to enhancing their spot. They have a marker by the door to let you right your name or really anything just about anywhere in the restaurant. The restroom however was not the best; although it was clean, it smelled absolutely terrible. I couldn't even stomach it and had to leave without using it. I ordered the number 3 with all eggs and it was good! Sometimes they can be a bit heavy handed with seasoning which overpowers the taste of the dish so make sure you clarify everything when ordering. I recommend this spot if you haven't been yet just make sure you use the restroom before coming in!

This was a first time visit. Just down the street. Read Yelp reviews to decide…read more The place is clean and has plenty of ambiance. People have written on every inch of interior walls, lights, and paneling. Very cool and historic too. You order at the counter window and seat yourself. Self service on mints , napkins, and plastic ware. Lots of tables and booths for seating. Food was ordered then delivered to our table. Steaming hot and delicious. All the requested sauces were delivered to the table. Steamed oysters with real garlic and real butter sauce. Yummy! Egg fried rice delivered steaming hot and plenty to eat. Fried large shrimp with delicious hot sweet potato waffle fries. Fried catfish lightly crusted and flaky with plenty of home made fries steaming hot. Too much for us to eat so there were plenty for leftovers except the oysters. too good to leave. Prices are fair for so much quality food. Rice 10; fish and shrimp baskets 15; a dozen oysters 18. Total of $ 73 and I left a 10 for a tip for quality and quantity House specialties are steamed seafoods sold by the pound and include potato and corn in your selected sauce. I would definitely recommend this place and will come back when I can. Don't forget to bring a magic marker and write your name on the wall.

Excellent service and Food. Proportions are very good. I tried the Philly cheese steak with fries ,…read moreit was outstanding.

Food is amazing . We got the lamb kabob and the dumplings, so good. We will definitely be back …read more Great place to have in the neighborhood

flavors are always awesome and fast service love the spicy crab and noodles! Yum. Clean as wellread more

I needed a quick lunch while in the area and decided to try Toro Poke. Staff were very friendly and…read morehad my order ready very quickly. I had the Hawaiian bowl with crab Rangoon. The crab Rangoons were fresh and tasted good with plenty of filling. The poke bowl was just ok. I would like to come back and try a different poke bowl.

This place is great! Off the beaten path, but definitely a hidden gem. The Poké was delicious, the…read moreauthentic Japanese soda was fun and exciting and it was really close to the Power & Light District so check it out. The restaurant feels very young and fresh. There is a door and stairs up to the service area so if you have trouble with stairs it may not be a great option. The service was quick, delicious and fulfilling. The tab was $30+ for miso, poke, and Japanese soda so a little pricey. But I expect being 1 block from the T Mobile center their rent might be high so the tab seems fair. The ambiance is brightly lit, J-pop and KC pop decor.

I really wanted to like Pokesan, but overall this one landed right in the middle for me…read more First, a few things to know before you go. The restaurant is on the second floor and requires walking up a flight of stairs. I did not see an elevator, so that may be something to consider if you have mobility or accommodation needs. More concerning, the bannister going up the stairs did not feel fully secured to the wall. Hopefully that is something they can get fixed ASAP because it definitely felt like a safety issue. The surrounding neighborhood also felt a little sketchy to us. We visited during the day and were fine, but personally, I don't think I would choose to visit this area at night. As for the food, it was a mixed bag. The veggie toppings tasted fresh, the portions were appropriate, the sauces were good, and they were very generous with the toppings. The crab was actually really good! Unfortunately, the rice wasn't what I expected from a poke bowl. Instead of sushi-style rice, it seemed like regular steamed rice and was more al dente than I prefer. The salmon also tasted off to me. After one or two bites, I decided not to eat any more of it because I wasn't comfortable taking the chance. The service setup was probably the strangest part of the experience. You sit down, a server comes to the table, and you fill out a paper to build your poke bowl. They take the paper and bring your food to you, but you get your own drinks, silverware and napkins. It felt like an awkward hybrid between counter service and a sit-down restaurant. I'd personally prefer they commit to one or the other. There were definitely things I liked, especially the crab, toppings and sauces, but between the food inconsistencies, the unusual service setup and some concerns with the building itself, this wouldn't be a repeat stop for us when we return to Kansas City.

I have this weird need to bookmark every poke place that I ever come across on yelp. I bookmarked…read morehokibar likely because I trust Steve D.'s recommendations. A few days ago, I went to KC for a quick trip to pick up something I cannot get repaired in MHK, and had a few hours to spend before it was ready. I typically go to stores we do not have, so after stops at TJ's, Sprouts, and Costco, I had not eaten a thing since the morning and was starving, I ordered a pick-up poke bowl at 3:30 PM because it was not far from Costco, and was pleased to see yellowtail as a protein option! I was really impressed with all of the possibilities, including the green tea-coconut rice as a base, and included mix-ins/toppings such as seaweed salad, masago, and tamagoyaki without any extra cost! I had a really awesome bowl and if I did not already have ito en jasmine green tea in my car, I would have eagerly bought a bottle to accompany my poke! Itadakimasu!

The smoked salmon was good! The gyoza were a little dry, and the Lion Roll was a bit too sweet for…read moremy taste.