Excellent. I love Ethiopian food and this place does it well. Service was friendly. Tried the…read moresambusas and both the meat and veggie combinations. It was a lot of food. There were only 3 of us and we barely made a dent. I'm looking forward to eating the leftovers!

The food here is absolutely amazing. It had been years since I had tasted Ethiopian food at a…read morerestaurant in California, but I had been looking for it again ever since. Selamta's food is just as flavorful as I remember. I could eat here everyday. I do not know much about what each individual meal is called, so I am one to always try combination plates. There is a meat one that is predominantly beef, and a vegetarian option. Unfortunately, I cannot eat beef so I am limited, but my boyfriend and I order both and share. I wish so badly they had a chicken/other protein combination platter as well. It's ok, I am fully able to fill up on what they have to offer. The people who work here are always kind and efficient, and the place has been quiet the three times we have been here. I highly recommend. If you have never had Ethiopian food before, you don't know what you're missing!

I hadn't been here since they changed owners; I'm happy to report it is just as good as before! The…read moreveggie combo is delicious, service was prompt and the patio seating is great since it's covered. I'm looking forward to coming back.

The food was delicious, and the service was prompt. This place is small, but we were the first ones…read morethere when we went for dinner. I don't remember what day of the week it was, but my boyfriend and I like to eat dinner early to avoid any problems. We did notice that the menu was entirely vegetarian now, the pictures of meat entrees are from the past. That was a little disappointing, but honestly everything we had was delicious anyway.

This small restaurant in a food court sandwiched between others was a place I've been meaning to…read moretry, but I waited until I had another stop nearby. The indoor mini mall it's inside looks fairly new, with a nice upbeat atmosphere. I wasn't expecting to find authentic African food in Lenexa. African Dream features Nigerian specialties like fufu, and that also looked tempting, but one good meal was my objective. My server Ria was gracious and helpful. She helped me select a meal for takeout, and I had a 20-minute-plus drive to reach home, where I devoured this memorable meal (had at a reasonable price) in less time than it took to drive home. I had the brisket platter with sides (served in a takeout container). The brisket was, in a word, delicious! I'll be back for sure. The cabbage and rice dish sides were nice, too, and they complemented the brisket just fine. I'm glad that I arrived in time for the last small portion of their brisket. It looks like it usually sells out at lunch, but it's Monday and the entire food court wasn't busy. It was tender and smoky, with a light au jus style sauce. Yum. Parking was just okay on the street, and most spots were taken around my near-5 p.m. arrival, but I lucked into a parallel spot very close. My only tip would be if you're a brisket hound like me, park and arrive earlier! I shall return! (5 stars!)

I was hopeful. And then I saw the signs that said NOT SPICY. I got the smoked chicken. The chicken…read morewas really good. However, the potatoes and the other side dishes were bland. I was very disappointed. I had such high hopes make it spicy!!!!!! we can handle it. The chicken portions were very small also. Meat portion with three sides was $13 plus tip. Also is the cuisine Ethiopian? There were no descriptors.

Excellent food and good service! The ambiance is bright and clean enough. I would have loved some…read morespicy dishes, but overall the food did not disappoint.

I was amazed at how much Ethiopian and Indian cuisine have in common…read more Yellow dal - Yekik Watt Shimbera Watt - Channa Masala Misir Watt - Rajma Sambusa - Samosa with cabbage and lentil filling That sort, some spices differ but basically its the same. Order included mango juice, which the girl said is made with real fruits. I didn't believe it. Then there was the ginger root juice- costing exactly same- it didn't make sense to me. Update: Received a msg from Daniel F- Owner, he reconfirmed that all their juices are made with actual fruit. Updating rating as well. For the main course got the 4 vegetable plate- the 4 sides we chose were collard greens, yellow dal, potato and cabbage, and beans and carrot, all this comes with the Ethiopian bread supposedly made with wheat and barley. Its located in the City Market , one of the popular destinations for farmers market on a weekend- today is Saturday Deal breaker - there was a long strand of hair on one of the plates. It was on top and was easily removed from the food but it still bothered me :(

First off, I've NEVER seen a restaurant with both Ethiopian and Caribbean - how unique! The menu is…read moresplit into two sections, so we decided to order a main dish from each. Started out with the jerk chicken bao, which was sweet and spicy, topped with pickled and fried onions. The sauce had a nice kick and the chicken was very tender. For our mains, we chose the salmon tibs (side of cabbage and red lentils, served with injera), and grilled red snapper (which came with fried plantains and black rice). The portions were huge! We all loved the snapper the most and thought the accompanying rice was incredible - it had a vaguely coconut-y aroma and was super fluffy. I personally thought the red lentils were one of the best parts of the whole meal (kinda "warm" spices, so perfect for fall). The restaurant is pretty big and could use a little renovation/update, but we were comfy in our booth and thought the decor was cute. Our server was super sweet and gave great recommendations. All around great experience!

Hidden gem! This place has the best red snapper I've ever had. Very unique menu. Great date night…read moreplace, nice and quiet. The service was good and I will definitely be back!

So good we came here for breakfast and dinner in the same day. I really don't like the order at…read morecounter vibe but they were all super friendly and helpful and brought your food out very timely. I really appreciate the gluten free and healthy options.

Multiple friends and family recommended this spot to me and I am hooked. I love that the menu has a…read moremix Of smoothies, bowls, and sandwiches to offer different varieties. I got the great catch and the blueberry brain booster! They were both so flavorful and fulfilling. The vinaigrette on the bowl was what made it extra tasty. I can't wait to try more of their menu items!

Every thing is good Sometimes they can not respond to the…read morecalls because they are busy.

I visited for the first time today with colleagues and we each really enjoyed our meal…read more Myself and I person ordered the Chicken Suqar (i ordered mine with Chipati and they ordered with rice) one person ordered the Veggie platter, and another ordered the lamb shanks. The food was good and the portion was huge!! This is a meal that you eat at lunch and dinner. We also ordered. Vinto which is similar to cream soda. The service was good and fast. I wish there was more information regarding what each dish was

quita was our server and she was absolutey sweet and on point with our every need. for sure will…read morecome back and hope she's there!! food came out fast and hot, what a wonderful meal on a nice day!

A friend and I went in for lunch during winter break and it was really good and quaint for the most…read morepart. We were both not very familiar with African cuisine at allllllll so we asked our young waitress for some help. She said her favorite was the peanut butter soup, so my friend got that, and I got the spicy soup, both with Fufu because we wanted to try that. My soup (it was like a stew) was really good, spicy, flavorful, and the goat meat so sooo tender and delicious. I'm always leary of goat because sometimes it's gamey and this was not! The peanut butter soup had a wonderful savory flavor as well and was so good. The fufu is a side of dough looking thing, where you eat with your fingers and dip it in the soup, is my understanding. It just reminded me of a dumpling. This restaurant was really good, and it felt like a mom and pop type shop. I want to go back and try more menu items

My friend and I met for Happy Hour at Whole Harvest Kitchen, and we had a MARVELOUS time!…read moreOur server was Sofhia V, and she was the soul of hospitality. When we told her it was our first visit to the restaurant, she took the time to carefully go over the menus with us (regular, happy hour, and drinks), providing her recommendations when we asked. Her guidance was spot-on-target! For drinks, I had a Mindful Chai and my friend had the 3-Beverage Flight (Golden Hour, Heart Says Thanks, and Tres Raices). My chai was the BEST I have ever tasted (and I order chai every chance I get!), and my friend loved her 3 drinks (she said Tres Raices was her favorite). For our food, we split an order of the Not Queso Dip and the Avocado Tostadas. We were both very impressed by how fresh the ingredients were, and the blend of flavors in each dish that created a unique and yummy taste. The Kitchen has an open, airy layout that inspires deep breathing, while the arrangement and spacing of tables still provides for intimacy of conversation and minimal ambient noise. Sofhia checked back with us several times during our meal to ensure we had everything we needed and were thoroughly enjoying our food and drink (we were!). It was a delightful meal, and we thank Sofhia, the kitchen staff, and everyone at Whole Harvest Kitchen for such a lovely time. We'll be back!!

*Wonderful Staff* *Beautiful Space*…read more*Delicious Food* What else could you want?? We visited for lunch and kept it simple - two apps and an entree. What a treat! We didn't sample, but next time I'd like to try a flight of their wellness drinks! The LETTUCE CRUNCH WRAPS (soy-glazed jicama & tofu, lentil, pickled veg, walnut, cilantro, sesame dip) were an absolute favorite. Highly recommended! The texture was very well balanced. Silky smooth butter lettuce and a delicious sauce on the side, although it truly didn't even need it. The AVOCADO TOSTADAS (blue corn tostada, guacamole, quinoa, white bean, radish, pickled red onion, super seed) were yummy, but our least favorite of the three. Instead of a thin layer of mashed avocados, I'd honestly just put a few nice slices of avocado for the bulk of it. Taste was lovely! It is a totally cold dish, fyi. The HARVEST WOK BOWL (split pea-fu, beluga lentil, farro, snap pea, greens, brown rice, daikon, cashew, ginger-scallion sauce) was completely phenomenal. I could do without the split pea-fu, but it probably added some great nutrition! The FLAVOR and texture of this dish was so so good. I can't even right now. (As my teenager would say...) Enjoy!!

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.

This was my first time ever having Ethiopian cuisine. The moment I walked in I was greeted by my…read moreserver who told me I could sit wherever I wanted. Since it was my first time, I had a hard time figuring out what I wanted to order. My server helped me choose what I wanted after I asked some questions, and gave me helpful insight. I landed on the beef doro wot with injera and baklava for my dessert. My server was really kind and talked to me about Ethiopian cuisine and the specifics about the food. The decorations in the restaurant are also very nice and traditional. Amazing place. Would come back