Hokibar is one of my favorite spots in town for poke bowls! I love their build your own bowl…read moreconcept, and there are so many combination and topping options you'll never get tired of the menu. Whether you're looking to try an adventurous combination of toppings and proteins, or a tried and true favorite, there's something here for everyone. I love getting my bowl with half rice/half greens as a base, tuna (always great here) and allll the toppings. I've tried most of the sauce options and never had a bad one! Service is always friendly and there is plenty of seating to enjoy your meal. The indoor space is very welcoming and has plenty of seating, so it's perfect for catching up with friends over lunch or a casual dinner date. Check it out!

If you're in the Overland Park area and craving sushi, poke bowls, or Asian BBQ, Hoki Bar is a…read moremust-visit! Located right off Metcalf, this hidden gem offers an impressive variety of fresh, flavorful options in a fun and modern atmosphere. We started with appetizers like dumplings and egg rolls--crispy, well-seasoned, and perfectly cooked. The boba teas were also super refreshing, with great flavor options. The star of the show? Their signature sushi boat! You get to choose 4-5 specialty rolls from a delicious lineup, and every single one was a hit. Beautifully presented and packed with flavor--this is sushi done right. They also offer customizable bowls and specialty Hoki plates, with a variety of proteins like teriyaki chicken, beef, and more. Whether you're going for a casual lunch or dinner with friends, Hoki Bar delivers on taste, portion size, and value. Definitely adding this to my list of go-to sushi spots in Kansas City! Great friendly staff Follow Neyan Ventures on Instagram and TikTok to see video reviews

Food was fresh and delicious. I picked a random item which sounded good (Hawaiian Sunset) and it…read morehit the spot for me. The food came out very quickly when I ordered inside to go. The ambiance was much more calming than other poke places I've been to in the past.

Surprised there's not more reviews saying it's overpriced and not enough protein. The sushi burrito…read morewas all rice, barely protein. The spicy salmon and spicy tuna are not chunks, more mashed, so definitely don't go for these. Spicy crab salad was good heavy on the spicy mayo. Probably would not go back or would get something other than the burrito.

A pretty decent spot for lunch or a takeout order. I like the menu here and always go with the Ride…read morethe Wave and think that the salmon in it is super good. The wasabi and a really nice kick and I just love the flavor profile of the bowl. The avocado is another really good part of this bowl as I think it pairs really well with the salmon and the rice. I feel that the serving size was a little smaller than I expected as I chose the largest option. It didn't seem like that big of a bowl for the price. One thing to note here is the small parking lot next to the building. It's just part of the deal with going to a place in the River Market. If you can't find a spot in the lot, there are a few others close by. One other thing to note is the business does not allow changes to its bowl recipes on app orders.

i'm a poke advocate i'd like to say and I recently went to Hawaii for spring break (best foodland…read morepoke), however trying this poke, i'm pretty sure this is Hawaii...but in Missouri? The fish taste fresh, there are many options for toppings and it literally taste like a walk on Lewers (street in Waikiki). I didn't go in store, I doordashed however the employees provided me with utensils, napkins and soy sauce which I did add to my poke bowl. I can't say how the restaurant necessarily feels but based on this poke bowl, like a salty, warm breeze in a tropical paradise, again Hawaii.

First time here! The food is so amazing, delivered to you…read moreby a robot which is pretty cool. Got the poke bowl and octopus balls both were so delicious! Huge portions, since we came in for a late lunch she shared a large poke bowl which was plenty for both of us to eat. This bowl was like an explosion of shush and spicey crab salad. Plus it was pretty and well presented. Our robot server was so cute!

Came around 7 pm after walking around the Legends Outlets. Kiosk ordering did not bother me, nor…read morethe covering in front of food preparation area. I waited maybe 10 minutes for my to-go poke bowl, which a staff brought to the table I was waiting at. It was still warm when we got back to our hotel room, less than 5 min drive. Overall a good poke bowl. Just would not recommend getting the "mixed greens" -- I got only iceberg lettuce, nothing mixed.

Amazing service and great food! Reasonable prices and large portions!…read more They do a pretty good takeout business. Don't be discouraged by having to walk up some stairs to get to them. You can also order ahead of time online. I ordered - guava boba and it was fruity and sweet. Boba had good texture. - Chili Crisp Shrimp Dumplings. Good amount of shrimp which I was surprised by, nice flavor and sauce - 3-protein poke bowl (cooked shrimp, salmon, tuna) with mango, seaweed salad, atop lettuce. Very customizable and fun. Very filling. Lots of protein and fish tasted fresh. - spam musubi for a snack the next day on my flight. Solid. The interior was bright and airy. Fun music plays and I like the art. They also sell cute kitschy gifts from local artists. Nice healthy option which I needed after having some barbecue!

Located on the top floor of a fairly nondescript building on Grand Street and i670, I wouldn't have…read moreknown how to find this place if I didn't have Yelp! Definitely doesn't appear to be ADA accessible, but if you are able to walk up the steep flight of stairs, it's a cute little space. There was nobody in there when we went just prior to dinner time which was nice for us, but I hope not bad for them. The offerings were fairly standard and yummy! Nice big servings but I had hoped that both the tuna and salmon would be prepared the same way. Ultimately I can't complain about the food or the location and would return if I were in the area. Would be cool if they did something to differentiate themselves slightly from the other poke places nearby!

My first visit to Aoyama didn't disappoint!…read more I went back and forth on several menu items because everything sounded incredible, but I ultimately chose the traditional ramen. It featured a delicious, rich broth and all the add-ins were equally delicious. Flavorful, tender protein, crispy nori and the delicious egg. It was the perfect meal for a rainy Saturday! Service was fast and friendly despite being very busy inside, and I love the vibes inside the restaurant. Colorful murals, cozy seating, and casual energy all made this a great stop!

FPO and I drove to Olathe to go to the original Aoyama because the Shawnee location leaves a lot to…read morebe desired. Same classic Aoyama atmosphere, same good service. The quality of the food at Olathe is still great. However it was disappointing to find out that while their prices went up, the portion sizes dropped. Not worth the price, not worth the drive.

The space was decent, nothing terribly exceptional (bad or good). The surfaces seemed clean from…read morewhat we got to experience. we came for my mother-IL's birthday. On a Tuesday night, they were still very regulated about seating us only when every last person in the party had arrived. Tonight, I think it was perhaps because they only had one hibachi chef. He was one of the better hibachi grill chefs/entertainer we've come across in KC so far.. he maintained a cheerful, bright attitude and carried clever conversations with us. he was skilled with his hands as well! all-in-all, both parties (ourselves and another family) were very entertained tonight. The service was inviting and friendly. Our waitress immediately recognized our other guests (they said they were regulars) and welcomed them back enthusiastically. I appreciate how efficient they were with their and our time (attending to us, taking our orders, bringing out pre-meal services, bringing us our check). My downgrade for the restaurant is strictly personal (in case people are not already taking that into account): I was not a fan of the portion (it seemed smaller compared to another hibachi & grill we liked), and all of us seemed to prefer a different restaurant's hibachi flavor profile. For example, the salad dressing was far too sweet for me, and then the food left a strange, old-oil-like aftertaste in my mouth. And then, for the price of more than $30 per person, I was also disappointed to see so little food in my plate. I think you (reader) may not mind this as much as I would, but I think I will return to the other hibachi & grill for the time being and wish this business well

If you like Japanese food and sushi, I absolutely recommend Hakata! It's one of my go-to places for…read morefood. Their all you can eat sushi options are great, I loved trying it out with one of my friends a while back! I also enjoy having regular lunch or dinner there. My favorite dishes are their soups, teriyaki steak, and KC Roll. Servers are always on top of everything and friendly. I love looking around at the decor, too! One of these days I'll have to get a picture in front of the wings mural they have in the entry area for photo ops. Definitely check this place out!

This was such a fun place to experience in Kansas City!! We came with a group of 15 at around 6:00…read moreon a Friday and it was pretty packed but still super fun!! The chicken teriyaki at the Japanese restaurant was not what I expected, but really good! The portion was very small, so I had to go back and get sushi for a full meal. The beef pho was very rich in flavor and overall everything was executed well. Another fun thing about this area is the ice cream place next door which had really quality ice cream! Would recommend!

If I were to describe this place in 2 words Those words…read morewould be the following Mediocre & Expensive What I got was a milkshake and pretzel twist The said twist was 11$. ELEVEN, now I'm not sure about the average price of pretzels but I think 11$ is a bit much. The vibes and service were good

We have eaten at a few different Thai places over the years but once we discovered IKA Grill, we…read morehaven't been anywhere else. We usually sit at the bar and the service is great. They are friendly and the food is amazing. We always start off with the Kun Pun chicken as an appetizer and then the Pad Thai with beef and shrimp. We have also tried other items on the menu such as the Spicy Mongolian Beef and the Kung Pao combo but the Pad Thai is our favorite. We try to eat there at aleast a couple times a month

I tried Ika Grill for the first time with my friend today. We were celebrating her birthday…read more We arrived a little before 2pm on a Sunday afternoon and it was pretty busy. While we didn't have to wait for a table, almost all of them were full when we arrived. Ika is a smaller space in a strip mall off of 119 in Leewood, so there's not a ton of seating but the restaurant went further back than where we sat so there's probably more room than I could see. The kitchen/sushi bar is right up front when you walk in and takes up a good amount of room toward the front but it's aesthetically pleasing. The decor was very nice and everything was clean. They have a big chalk board near the front door, on the wall with their specials. They have quite a few. The menu is very large and our server came over about 5 minutes after we were seated. We ordered some edamame but asked for some more time to look at the menu. When the edamame came out, we placed our order. We decided to both get a side salad with ginger dressing and share two of their special rolls. We got one of the specials off the board, the Hidden Dragon. It was really good and by far my favorite out of the 2 rolls we got. My friend also really liked this roll and thought it was the better of the two. The other roll we got was the Rainbow which is a California roll topped with various types of fish. Neither of us are big fans of salmon so we asked for it to be left off. I didn't really like this roll. I normally love tuna but I prefer it cut a bit thinner and I'm used to it almost having a butter texture where it melts in your mouth. I'm not sure what was going on but all of the tuna had a very strong flavor and yes, I'll say it was fishy. I realize some people like that but I don't. Maybe it was the Hamachi (yellowtail) but it was not for me. I tried 2 pieces and that was enough. My friend liked it better than me but definitely preferred the Hidden Dragon too. I would probably give them a 3.5 if that was an option because the Hidden Dragon roll was very good. The service was efficient and quick. Not overly friendly. They never even acknowledged my friend's bday even though she was opening gifts and we sat a small birthday pop up paper cake card on the table. Not that we expected anything but maybe just a comment about her birthday. Maybe they were too rushed for anything extra. My disappointment in the tuna on the Rainbow roll is my reason for the lower rating. The rolls are $18 each so getting one I really couldn't eat is unfortunate. They also use the crab salad and not just a piece of crab in their rolls. I prefer the latter because I'm not too fond of all the extra mayo from the crab salad. I missed taking pics of our rolls! The Hidden Dragon looked fantastic and the Rainbow looked better than it tasted, lol. My friend still enjoyed her afternoon birthday lunch! I would possibly try them again to explore something else on the menu since there were so many options but I won't go out of my way to return.

Sadly this Ramen did not hit like we were hoping. The Ramen we ordered was build your own. Chicken,…read moreTonkatsu, carrot, corn and bean sprouts. My daughters as correct but mine was not, bamboo shoots instead. Also, the ramen came out room temperature. The added broccoli was cold and so were our eggs. Broth was average. Noodles were store bought style nothing special. Food is delivered by a robot. So hardly any human interaction.

What a cute spot!! I ordered a shio Japanese ramen. I've been to a few Japanese ramen places and…read moreI'm rating it an average of 3 stars because as delicious as it was, it ranked last place of all the Japanese restaurants I've tried. Sorry! I would go again though. It tasted inexpensive. Strange because it's $1-2 more expensive than the best Japanese ramen I've had in the States. If it was $12 ramen, I would probably give it a better rating. The robot was fun.