2 spectacular sushi rolls. 2 crab Rangoon…read more 1 salad or soup choice. For $13. Okay, so it's the lunch special... ...but yeah, $13. And you can make book that you are going to enjoy any sushi roll you get. The portion sizes are very generous and you won't go away hungry, guaranteed. Veggie or seafood, spicy or savory, and just about anything in between is on the menu. My go-to is the Spicy Tuna Crunch roll or maybe the Spicy Crab Salad roll and either way I'm happy as can be. Throw in a couple of Rangoons, with the sweet sauce, as an appetizer and your lunch or dinner is very likely to be an absolute banger. Sushi UNI does a LOT of to-go orders, but if you're staying in, then just know that it can be a touch 'cozy' with seating. There is not a lot of wide walking space, but their sushi game brings in the crowds. You can expect a short wait at lunch, but there are great seats at the sushi bar if you're lucky to get one. But you aren't there for the dining space, you're there for the sushi - and it's FABULOUS. The parking lot is a crampy nightmare, and since there are other popular spots nearby, the lot always seems full. Pricing is fair lunch or dinner, but the value is WAY more than the price point. Service is quick & friendly & most of all, accurate (who wants eel if they ordered tuna?). Great space and outstanding eats!

Add me to the Sushi Uni fan list. Was in Kansas City for the week and was wondering about sushi…read moreoptions. The yelp reviews for this place were hard to pass up. I ordered to go and enjoyed the pan fried gyoza and the tuna tartare avocado entree. Thought both were great. Will definitely be back. Parking lot is the only challenge, but was not surprised to see the restaurant full.

Sam's Express Sushi and Grill is a great, casual spot for a delicious and affordable lunch. Along…read morewith the two rolls I had (pictured), which were part of a lunch special, I had miso soup (included in the lunch special) and crab rangoons (not included in the special). The staff was friendly and helpful, and the space was charming, with a Japanese cooking show playing on a wall mounted tv, nice music playing in the space, and eclectic decor throughout. Everything was also very clean and organized, and I appreciated the amazing prices for the food! The quality is on par with other Japanese restaurants I have been to, which often charge more even for their lunch special. I'll absolutely be returning to Sam's in the future to try more of their food!

I would like to be very honest here, I was really misled by the ratings and reviews here on Yelp…read more While I thought the decor was really nice, added a cute Korean and Japanese touch, the food did let me down. We got the Yummy Combo with Garden Salad ($17), the Mango Tango Roll ($14), and the Sakura Blossom Roll ($14). The service was fast, and our server was very sweet and caring. To begin with, even though the sushi looked colorful and appealing, it lacked taste. It was missing seasoning, felt stale, and had almost zero freshness. It reminded me of the premade sushi you get at PanAsia, Target, or Sam's Club. Freshness is a huge factor for me when I go out for sushi, but this just didn't have it. The rice was dry by the time it reached our table, and it wasn't sticky enough. It felt like the cold rice was microwaved and then used to make sushi - that's the feeling I got. I also didn't think it was worth the money. We spent over $50 + after tax and tip for three rolls, which is similar to what many other sushi restaurants charge, but those places serve much fresher and better quality sushi - Sushi Uni in Lenexa. The garden salad dressing was also a complete disappointment. It had no distinct ginger flavor or even enough seasoning. It was very thick and heavily spread over the salad, which made it unpleasant to look at and eat. Overall, the service was excellent, but the food didn't live up to the ratings or the price. The three stars are for the lovely server, the beautiful decor, and the well presented sushi. I really hope they improve the freshness because, based on the older reviews, they seem to have the potential to serve much better sushi. If they do, I will be the first one to definitely come back to try more of their beautiful looking rolls.

I ordered delivery from here last night (that can be a risk with sushi, I know!) and this was my…read morefirst time ordering from this spot in general. I absolutely fell in love. I wasn't sure what to go with, so I went ahead and ordered the Sushi Dinner, which is an assortment of sushi plus a tuna roll and soup and salad. I didn't realize the sushi it came with was actually nigiri, which I've honestly never had (I usually go for the special rolls on the menu) - I was floored by how delicious and fresh-tasting they all were. I believe I got tuna, salmon, yellowtail, super white tuna, and maybe sea bass? The only thing I wish was available is for newbies like me, something written somewhere that noted what each fish is. However, I think I'm definitely becoming a sushi purist and will absolutely be ordering nigiri more often! I only wish I had taken a picture of the gorgeous assortment before I scarfed it all down!

I don't know how I have not checked in here before, since I have gone here several times with…read morefriends. Staff is always super friendly and helpful with any questions that you may have. Over the years this has become one of my favorite sushi places in the area. They have great flavor and selections. Have always had a great meal and time here!!

Fun and yummy. We have been there many times. You will not be disappointed. I recommend it.read more

Fun concept and would try again when I more schedule to hang around on a busier time frame and see…read morewhat rolls i can try out. The train is a great concept to see in a non-city bustling area close to Kansas City. Tried one of the bento lunch box deals and enjoyed evert bite. Even the orange slices were fresh! The space if limited so recommend getting there early on a weekend if planning next visit.

Great little hidden jam. It's been here for a long time outstanding service good prices extensive…read moremenu. You can order your sushi or you can order from the hibachi.... Fun ambience.... if it's your birthday, they bring out a cool sparkling candle.

A group of us dropped in, and honestly, the vibes started out strong. The hostess was actually…read morepleasant and the place looked clean--which, in this city, is usually a win. Then we sat down at the teppanyaki table, and things went south faster than a dropped egg. Our server was solid, but the "chef" was a total trainwreck. It felt like we were an inconvenience to his schedule. He just rushed through the motions with zero engagement, like he was checking off a grocery list instead of actually cooking for people. The "Highlights" (and I use that term loosely): The Timing: I ordered the steak and scallops. He finished my steak before the rice even hit the grill. My cow just sat there getting cold while we watched him "work." The Culinary Wisdom: When one of us asked if the beef was a strip or a ribeye, he literally just said, "It's steak." Cool. Glad we cleared that up. The Cross-Contamination Special: We had a vegetarian in the group. He proceeded to cook her tofu directly in the steak juice. Truly a "chef's kiss" moment if you hate your customers. The Doneness (or lack thereof): The salmon was basically still swimming (raw), and the scallops were charred and tasted like fire and brimstone. The Mussels: I grabbed a side of green mussels. They were... fine? I've had much better elsewhere in town, but they were the Olympic gold medalists of my meal by default. The Silver Lining? The Sake. It came in a take-home glass, was incredibly easy to drink, and was 100% necessary to get through the rest of the experience. I can't speak for the sushi, but if it's handled with the same "I don't want to be here" energy as the teppanyaki, I'd stay far, far away. Two stars only because the hostess was nice and the Sake did its job.

One of the best Teppanyaki experiences we have ever had. The restaurant was clean, the server and…read morechef were kind and full of energy. The food was delicious and the show was a blast. It was my friends birthday and they made it a great time for all.

Another fantastic visit in the books. We love Happy Hour sushi. The prices are not only great but…read morethe portion sizes are just right for the two of us. Service is fast and friendly and we love that it's a casual atmosphere. We arrived around 2:45pm and were out by 3:40pm and the restaurant was super quiet :)

Second visit to Anjin, and once again, the food did not disappoint!…read more Yesterday, I had the three yakitori skewers, pork sando, and finished with their house-made matcha and pandan ice cream. Everything was so good! But beyond the food, the service is what really stands out to me. Adam has a way of making you feel genuinely welcomed, almost like you're having dinner with family. It's warm, attentive, and doesn't feel forced. That kind of hospitality makes the entire dining experience even more special. The restaurant is very intimate. Two visits in, and Anjin has consistently delivered on both food and service. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to!

I flew in from LA to surprise my mom for her birthday- and while I was here my friend got us a…read moretable at this place. I was excited to try it- as it's supposed to be KCs only restaurant that made it on the New York Times top 50- so I wanted to see for myself. Let's start with the good. The ambience is really good. You feel like you're in LA- which made me feel a little less homesick. For the food, the pickled shrimp were the perfect combination of spice and flavor. The heat builds just enough to make you question your decisions before melting into the succulent sweetness of the shrimp. A sensual, almost masochistic experience. You will be punished a bit- but you will also kind of like it. Now, the mushroom tempura. I am genuinely afraid to write this review because I worry that if I tell you this dish is worth booking a flight from Los Angeles to Kansas City for, you will assume I have lost my mind and stop reading. If I tell you that it tastes like the platonic ideal of a panko-crusted cutlet except it is a mushroom, you will probably think I am "glazing it". The texture is perfect. The horseradish cream, smeared across the fried mushroom, is a religious experience. I don't know what they are doing in that kitchen, but I left with a fundamentally altered perspective on vegetarian food. I have recently become vegetarian (outside of me cheating tonight) and this dish made me feel as though I had been personally welcomed into the fold by God herself. I would fly back to Kansas City for this mushroom alone. I need you to understand that I am not being ironic. The corn and crab were a close second. Just exceptionally flavorful, and beautifully executed. The fried sakura pork collar sandwich was objectively an incredible sandwich. It was cooked and presented with the kind of precision you expect from a serious restaurant, while never losing sight of the fact that, at the end of the day, it is a sandwich. No identity crisis, no unnecessary deconstruction, no chef trying to convince me that I don't understand what a sandwich is. Just a really f***ing good sandwich. Now for the bad. Unfortunately, it was half the menu. The worst offender was the cabbage salad. I don't know what they were thinking. The presentation was "fine". But none of the ingredients fit together. There were some unfortunate textures at play and the tastes of the items did not play well together. They need to toss this one off the menu. The watermelon and bluefin tuna, on the other hand, was a bit of a miss. The presentation was lovely, but the flavor didn't quite deliver, particularly when it came to the tuna itself. Honestly, I think this would be a better first course, because it sets your expectations low enough that the rest of the meal can surprise you. Unfortunately, we had the mushroom tempura, so the bar had already been set somewhere in the stratosphere. The skewers were also nothing to write home about. They aren't even worth mentioning. They weren't bad tasting- but shouldn't be at a restaurant that is one of the "top 50". Maybe as a free surprise appetizer at a mom and pop shop. The goma saba and tuna are also not really worth a mention either- nothing worth trying or writing. Overall, Anjin is an extremely exciting restaurant. There are some misses, but the hits are so good that I find it difficult to care. The mushroom tempura alone has secured its place in my personal culinary history, and I suspect I will spend the foreseeable future trying to explain to people that, no, they really do need to fly to Kansas City to eat a mushroom.

Coming out of the wood works for this one....A passionate review for a WELL DESERVING spot: if…read moreyou've been considering popping in here, do it. The ambience: vibrant, artful murals sprawling the walls with homage paid to Kansas City. The space is clean and modern. Intimate seating. If you are wanting a spacious and slow experience, come in during the lunch hour. A special nod at whoever controls the playlist - there's some good music in here too! The drinks: there's such a good selection of sake, cocktails, AND beer. I've eaten at several Asian/Japanese restaurants: Kata Nori boasts a CURATED drink menu. The food: the hand rolls are the show stopper here, crudos come in close second. The hand rolls are FRESH and the fish here is so clean. Specialty fish flown in from Japan. My favorite thing about the food (which flows into my service bit) - is that you can really get some personalization done on your food. Special shout outs to Jacob, John, and Zach. But Zach, overall, was really incredible with his knowledge of the menu. He was the one making my hand rolls today and he gave very polite recommendations for plates and rolls. He was extremely knowledgeable about what was on the menu and ended up showing me something new (and probably my new favorite roll!) you can tell he's very passionate about his job and really takes pride in his work. Overall, the experience was 12/10. There's a few new "stand out" Japanese restaurants around, but it should be notably mentioned that Kata Nori was truly the first of its kind here. Come see what they're rollin' up over here!

Jazz club / Sushi bar combo - interesting concept!…read more We didn't fit the target demographic, but we're made to feel quite welcome by both staff and other guests - very nice! We chose hand rolls from the unique menus, and complied with our server's suggestion to munch while the nori was nice and crisp - a great suggestion. Texture was spot on, and taste, while a little out of the ordinary in our experience, was quite interesting. Music was a little loud, probably suited a little better for later in the evening when packed with more people. Prices were a little high, even by our Los Angeles-area standards, but probably appropriate for an "in" spot.

Great fresh sushi !! Love the yellowtail!!! Everything is really good!!! service is OKread more

Driven past this place a hundred times on Nall and finally stopped in. Simple, solid, no…read morecomplaints. We kept it easy with shrimp and scallops, both good quality, and the miso soup was on the thin side but nothing to fault. Free salad that comes with the meal was fine, nothing special. Service was excellent and prices are great for the quality you're getting -- about what you'd expect from a solid neighborhood Japanese spot, just done right. Sake was good, and they've got a surprisingly decent white wine selection for a place this size. Glad I finally gave it a shot.

Love the food per usual and the staff is amazing as well. The place can get a little loud but…read morethat's expected especially when you have a great ambiance.

It is good and small Japanese bbq place, it is kind of pricey for dinner compare to k-pot. But the…read moretaste was different and less greasy. You couldn't go pick yourself and they brought the three items you picked per time. We went weekday so it was okay, but if on a busy time, I could imagine you couldn't get much to eat or time since there is a 90 mins limit if you have a or of people, it may not work well. The green tea ice cream was pretty good not too sweet. Our server was pretty nice.