Tucked away in a small corner of Lenexa, Monkey King Chinese BBQ & Noodle Restaurant feels like one…read moreof the most authentic Chinese spots in the Kansas City metro area. Their menu consists of a lot of dishes, and some are quite unique .. you don't usually see items like bird's nest dishes at most Chinese restaurants around here except for maybe Bolings. Me and my husband visited on a Saturday night around 8 pm and really devoured our meal. The menu can feel a bit overwhelming at first, but you honestly can't go wrong with stir fries at any Chinese restaurant. For appetizers, we ordered chicken egg rolls, which were hefty and filling. For the main course, I ordered the chicken in black bean stir fry, and my husband got the shrimp Kung Pao chicken stir fry. We paired both with steamed rice. The black bean chicken was rich and earthy, with that deep, slightly funky flavor from the fermented black beans. It was very umami, salty and complimented nicely with the fresh, crisp vegetables and well-cooked chicken. I really liked it. The shrimp Kung Pao was spicy and tangy, with perfectly cooked shrimp (the fried shrimp covering was chefs kiss) and crispy veggies. Overall, we really enjoyed the food. The egg rolls were about $4 for two pieces, and the stir fries were around $17+ each. The portions are quite large compared to other places in the area, so the pricing seemed reasonable. For 2 main course dishes your bill could easily reach up to $40. Otherwise, The restaurant was clean, the staff was kind, and service was quick. It also wasn't too crowded when we visited. I would rate the service 4/5, mainly because we had to ask for silverware, condiments, and tissues separately. The food, though, is definitely a 5/5. Highly recommended! I will definitely return to have more dishes like beef chow fun, the soups and last, but not least BIRDS NEST!!

Went to Monkey King for dinner. It was good, but not quite great. We ordered the roasted duck,…read morecombo bird's nest, Hunan beef, salt & pepper calamari, and salted fish eggplant with chicken. The standout dish was definitely the bird's nest--it had the best flavor overall. The duck was a bit too fatty, and the calamari was heavily battered and greasy. Service was just okay--nothing memorable.

Bo Lings is always wonderful! Their crab Rangoon are amazing! As well as the crispy sesame beef and…read morepork fried rice! Everything we've tried is delicious! It's our go-to!!

I truly wanted to love Bo Ling, but this was one of the most disappointing dim sum experiences I've…read moreever had. We came as a party of seven and spent roughly $300 on dim sum and additional dishes, giving us a broad look at the menu -- unfortunately, very little of it was enjoyable. The noodle dishes were outright bad. Both the seafood pan-fried noodles and the beef chow fun were so aggressively salty that they were completely inedible. These are staple dim sum dishes that should be comforting and balanced, yet they tasted like someone dumped an excessive amount of salt into the wok, ruining any chance of flavor. The shrimp noodle roll was especially shocking. We ordered three plates, arrived early before the restaurant even opened, and the dishes came out cold -- not lukewarm, not barely warm, but cold. In over 40 years of eating dim sum, I have never been served a cold shrimp noodle roll. This alone speaks volumes about the lack of care or quality control in the kitchen. The char siu bao was equally disappointing. The bao itself was poor quality, and the char siu filling looked old, dry, and unappetizing, as if it had been sitting around far too long. When the egg tarts arrived, it became clear this meal wasn't going to improve -- the crust was underbaked and doughy, completely missing the crispy flaky texture that's expected At that point, it wasn't even worth taking food home. We left without packing anything because so many items were simply not edible. If there was any positive at all it was the har gow and the shrimp and chive dumplings -- the only dishes that met a basic standard. If you decide to come here, those are likely your safest options. The service was very good and attentive, which honestly made the food even more disappointing. Another strange note: this is the first dim sum restaurant I've ever visited that charges for tea by the cup. Everywhere else I've eaten dim sum -- and that includes China, Hong Kong, Macau, Philadelphia, New York, San Francisco, Dallas, and Chicago -- tea is either complimentary or charged by the pot. The tea service here felt oddly executed and out of place. I wasn't expecting high-end dim sum in Kansas, but I was expecting fresh, properly cooked, warm food. We drove many hours specifically to try this restaurant, which made the experience even more frustrating. Overall, despite good service, the food was unacceptable. This visit was a complete letdown, and I would not return or recommend it.

Curbside pickup is still convenient & fast for Asian Heritage formerly Bo Lings…read more Placed the order (Shrimp rolls and Shrimp Fried rice) over the phone with specific request to include sweet and sour sauce but no duck or other sauce. We don't like to waste food. Actual pickup was a breeze, simply pull up to a number either on side or in front of the building, then call to let them know what number I was at.

Starting today, Bo Lings is going to charge you an additional 20% gratuity fee for CARRY OUT…read moreorders. $7.23! I got a simple meal and they would've tacked on over seven dollars additional fee just for them handing me my food. I paid $36 for orange chicken & hot and sour soup. If they had added their new gratuity rule, I would've had to pay $43.38 just for one meal? That is absurd. This was my go to spot for once a week carry-out. I'm no longer going to support Bo Lings. I attached a photo to show the amount. They said they will waive the $7.23 fee only just this time since the owner did not tell me about it ahead of time But from here on out everybody gets charged. I understand if they want to do 20% gratuity for sit down eating, but not for carry out. I'm not happy at all so I'm not gonna be back.

Been a long time since I've been to Bo Ling's & since I was in the neighborhood and hungry, why…read morenot? I ordered the House Jasmine Tea and Cashew Chicken & white rice. Not too busy and the dish I ordered not complicated, but it took 30 minutes to serve the Cashew Chicken. Was the food served hot? Yes. Did it taste good? Yes. Vegetables were cooked and not mushy. The ginger sauce is divine. Service was adequate--I think my server could see my frustration at the long wait for food. I know this isn't "fast food," but waiting 30 minutes seems a tad excessive. Not sure I'd come back to be honest.

Went here recently and it was great. Out server, Isaac, was courteous. The food was fast and tasted…read moredelicious. I got the chicken fried rice with extra egg and my wife got hot and sour soup. Definitely recommend!

This little restaurant packs a big punch in flavor…read more Everyone's food in our party was very good.. No complaints.. (Even the guy that got sauteed squid ) I ended up with the General Tso's chicken and it was super crunchy on the outside and perfectly tender on the inside. It had enough spice and wasn't overly saucy. It really tasted like it was made with care. The restaurant was A bit plain looking but clean and the staff was attentive and got our food out pretty quick.

Did carry out it was awesome! My favorite Chinese restaurant…read moreby far!! My husbands order of Mongolian Beef, and I have Hunan Chicken, stir fried to perfection!

Wow! What a treat!…read more We've lived here for 4 years and have FINALLY found our sushi spot. My party of 3 ordered various rolls and they were all superb. Everything was fresh and delicious. It was a fairly busy Saturday afternoon but we were seated quickly. Space is a bit tight in the main dining area, but it's not a bother at all. Our service was superb. Ananya was incredible and very attentive to us. She answered all of our menu questions with ease and exuberance. We will for sure ask for her when we come back, which will no doubt be very soon.

As someone who's gluten intolerant, finding sushi spots with safe options can be a challenge and…read moreSushi Uni made the experience easy and enjoyable. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and confident about what I could and couldn't have. They offer an impressive number of gluten-free options, which immediately earned major points. What I ordered: *Honey wasabi on the side: definitely a rare find at most sushi spots. * 87th Street Roll: was really good * KC Chiefs Roll: wasn't for me; it had a lot going on flavor-wise and didn't come together well. *Salmon Katsu Fantasy Roll (no eel sauce, added jalapeños + spicy mayo), and that one was absolutely delicious. Cocktail options are somewhat limited options I didn't care for but they make up for it with a wide variety of sake to explore. Overall, a great experience and definitely a spot I'll be returning to.

The OG of Chinese Restaurants. Comfort, class, and quality all the way. The lunch menu is a good…read morebuy as well.

I haven't been here for quite some time. Drove by and have been wanting to try them again. But it…read moreseems every time I'm in the area, they are closed on Tuesday. Dragon Inn have been in business for over 50 years. The owner is very friendly and welcoming. If you want traditional Chinese food, this would be an ideal place. It's a small quaint restaurant with pretty red Chinese deco. It's a quiet dining atmosphere where you can enjoy your food and conversations with your friends and family. Pricing is reasonable and plenty of traditional Chinese dishes on the menu to chose from. I'll definitely be back again when in the area and in the mood for Chinese food.

When our CM Sarah G and YES black badge Steve D both say a place is good, I go. It took me a year…read moreto get here, but it was worth the wait. Sichuan Dynasty is fantastic!! we had the six spicy wontons (#5) and they were wonderful! My wife got the hot and sour soup and found it to be a bit lacking in flavor. We shared the Milk and Honey Shrimp. It was DELICIOUS! Wow!! I mean it was incredible! As our fearless leader mentioned, it's a bit on the pricey side, but you get a huge serving and what we had was super good. We both ate to full and have enough left for one lunch tomorrow for $41 with tip. 3 meals. Love it. We'll be back!

First time I had this dish. It was good, but there are too many chili peppers. Service was good…read more Also had the hot and sour soup, which was mid. Overall good experience.