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    Kari's on 39th

    4.6 (103 reviews)
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    KARI'S ON 39TH ATMOSPHERE

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    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Paqlava dessert
    Neyan B.

    This is a family owned business and great place to enjoy some authentic Mediterranean food. They were so friendly and welcoming. They have a great menu and they are open for lunch and Dinner. The food was so fresh and flavorful. We tried a few different items but my favorites was the Shawarma that I will def be going back for. It's a cozy hidden gem in KC.

    Mansaf, Mixed Grill 3

    As someone who grew up eating Mediterranean food and coming from Michigan, where some of the best Mediterranean restaurants are, it's been really hard to find truly good spots in Kansas City. This place is hands down the best I've found out here. The food is amazing, authentic, and full of real flavor. You can tell it's made with care and done right. Highly recommend if you're looking for real Mediterranean food in KC.

    Three and two kabob plates
    Christina B.

    We tried out this restaurant after seeing some amazing food photos on Yelp! We picked a seat out and the server came over immediately and gave us some menus and took our drink order. The service was good throughout our meal. We both had the kabob plates and they were very flavorful with nice fluffy rice and grilled side veggies. My husband had the hibiscus tea and said it was delicious also. The restaurant was clean with some music playing. We will definitely be back.

    Shish Tawook Plate
    Allison G.

    Fantastic mediterranean food. Got the Shish Tawook Plate and it was delicious. 10/10 stars

    Stephanie K.

    Holy **** this place is amazing. Do not sleep on Kari's like we did. A friend told us to get the lentil soup and he was not lying when he said it was the best around. It is hardy and full of flavor. Honestly everything is well seasoned, the pita was some of the best I've had, the hummus was delicious the falafel sandwich has mint which was a great addition and they do not skimp on the falafel. The hibiscus lemonade was the perfect sweet/tart (I love tart things for perspective). The rose lemonade was a delicious but too sweet for me and perfect for my partner who enjoys sweet. We cannot wait to come back again.

    Mixed Appetizer Plate Grape Leaves
    Avinash V.

    We were around the Neighbourhood and out of nowhere we thought you know it was this restaurant nearby and he wanted to just experience their food and I want to be honest with you. The ambience was not that great. There was literally nobody in the store, but that's not my judgment I would still like to enjoy the food and see how they would do the presentation and everything. I felt that we were disrespected by the waitress. She took forever to get us warm bread and she got that almost when we were done with our food and I said I don't need it. She said it's anyways, gonna be wasted and very rudely. She turned around and threw the plate on the other table and even while coming back to pick up our plate, she threw away The fork and she didn't even bother to like pick it up. We felt very bad that is not the kind of service that we expect expected even though the food was good. We did not like the way we were treated.

    Mixed Grill Plate
    Kala L.

    now this place is seriously a must visit! we got the grilled plate and i dont think ive ever had food taste so good! very flavorful and not pictured are the grape leaves which were also delicious. came when they had live music which was really nice to enjoy while eating. loved it for date night but definitely can do a more casual afternoon/evening

    Alta S.

    This little Mediterranean gem on 39th street is a family-owned and operated restaurant, where you'll have a rare treat of experiencing the owners original family recipes spanning from generations of his middle eastern culinary heritage. Everything here is made fresh to order, and most likely served to you by Kari herself. I might mention, that depending on when you go and what you order, there may be a small wait... but I'll tell you now, it's worth it! The prices are fair, and the portion sizes are large enough that you'll have to request a to-go box. Kari's is a well hidden secret. You'll experience the freshest, most tasty food from this couples offerings. I did a quick search for "great places to eat near me"; and Kari's on 39th came up 2nd on my search. So we decided to go there. To start, we ordered Falafel with hummus as an appetizer. It was the best we've eaten. It had a crispy exterior and a tender most flavourful interior with just the right amount of seasoning... so good! The hummus was silky and creamy; Not gritty like I've seen at some places. I ordered the Gyro Patter and it filled the large oval plate. The gyro meat was a delicious blend of both lamb and beef with just the right amount of greek spices added. It was moist and tender, and you could tell it wasn't at all the same "Commercial Cone Gyro meat" that you find pre-made at other Mediterranean places. This was housemade to perfection!!! They nestled a generous amount of it atop an expertly cooked soft and fluffy bed of saffron rice. It was truly devine! My partner, Bill, had a large platter of Shawarmah Chicken over a bed of Saffron rice, accompanied by an extra fresh greek salad with cubes of tender feta. I also had a velvety smooth and completely delicious bowl of creamy lentil soup. Everything was seriously delicious. It was such a treat to experience something new AND didn't disappoint. We recommend Kari's highly!!! Oh, btw, All the month of March, they will be serving a Mediterranean buffet in the evenings. If they do well at that, they'll start doing it all time! We certainly hope they do!

    Lentil Soup
    Priscilla S.

    Great hidden hole in the wall is how I would describe this place. Nice homey atmosphere with a nice space welcoming space inside. The food was fantastic and savor and the service was non invasive and just right. . I'd say this was authentic Mediterranean cuisine and the best, I repeat the best Mint Cucumber tea. Give this place a go, you won't be disappointed.

    Shawarma Salad
    Maggie C.

    Pretty yummy! It wasn't busy midday Sunday, so we grabbed a seat and ordered a gyro sandwich and a shawarma salad. The chicken was super flavorful and moist, I loved the garlic aoili that was served on the side. Portion was decent sized, but on the smaller end for the price.

    Chicken Shawarma Wrap
    Mark S.

    I'd been hearing about this spot for a little while now, and WOW! It absolutely lived up to the hype I've heard. The Hummus was great, and the Pita was some of the best I've had. And the Lentil Soup... absolutely incredible! I've never had anything better- how it can be vegetarian and have that meaty umami flavor is mind-blowing. The two appetizers are worth the trip, and the Chicken Shawarma Wrap was a cherry on top (the fries with it were a little boring, but I was stuffed and didn't even need them). I can't wait to come back! It's instantly one of my go-to spots for Mediterranean food!

    Shawarma Chicken
    Michelle N.

    We stopped into Kari's for a late lunch on a weekday. We sat ourselves and a waitress came to greet us and take our drink orders. My mint lemonade and my friends hibiscus lemonade were refreshing and we enjoyed them. I ordered the chicken shawarma plate and enjoyed it. Someone else ordered the lentil soup and she said it was good. Our other friend ordered the chicken shawarma wrap and he said it was okay but he would have appreciated more filling and/or some vegetables. I give Kari's 4 stars overall for good service and good food. However, I was a bit shocked by the prices for some of the meals. There were a couple items on the lower end, but for the most part were in the $20-35 range which is just a bit more than I'd like to spend on a work lunch outing.

    Evelyn M.

    A late lunch on a cold day and this was perfect! Kari served us herself. The hummus was not only beautiful to look at but light & creamy! Warm grilled pita to enjoy. We both ordered the gyro sandwich & fries. So the fries are crisp and I loved the seasoning. The gyro was big! Frankly so couldn't finish it all - big tender pieces of meat. I loved how the sandwich was wrapped and grilled!! So much easier to eat and each bit was flavorful! The also have a great selection of products for purchase- bonus! And as we were eating they were setting up for live music Saturday night. We will definitely have to come back an evening soon!

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    The food and the service and the staff were phenomenal! I enjoyed the environment and look

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    Food was good but the service was a little slow. If time is not a factor them i would definitely go back

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    Great food awesome service my first time eating there totally enjoyed it. It was a very home like experience.

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