30 Best Japanese Restaurants near Kansas City

“Our party of 7 went tonight to celebrate the youngest kiddo turning 19. We were promptly greeted upon walking in and the hostess was very polite. Our server greeted us and handed us menus as we sat down. He was full of smiles and very polite. He had his hands full as we kept asking questions and ordering drinks and appetizers. He did it all with courtesy and again, lots of smiles. Our cook was incredible. He didn't like talking much but he always had a smile on his face and told our daughter Happy Birthday. They came out with a drum and sang to her and everyone clapped and wished her a Happy Birthday. What an incredible experience!! We will def be back! OH!!! Several sushi rolls were ordered as well and ALL of the food was delicious. 0 complaints!! Thank you all for making our daughter's birthday dinner a hit!!!!“

“The BEST Asian restaurant in the Northland! The food is absolutely amazing—every dish we’ve tried has been outstanding. The sushi is fresh and delicious, and the attention to detail is top-notch. You have to try the crab wontons—they’re a must! We just had the Tokyo crispy chicken, and it was so flavorful and perfectly cooked. Honestly, I haven’t had a single thing here that I didn’t love. Chris, the owner, always greets us with a warm smile, and he and his staff make you feel truly welcome every time. Exceptional food, outstanding service, and such a friendly atmosphere—Saki is hands down our favorite spot!“

“This place hands down. has the best of the best and the freshest food. #1 in kcmo kata nori for me is a number 1 pick..“

“Delicious Japanese food, very friendly and helpful service. Sam's food is great!!“

“I’ll be honest—I was a little nervous going into Akoya Omakase. I had never done any kind of Omakase experience before, and just looking at the menu was honestly a little intimidating. I wasn’t sure what to expect or if it would be something I would enjoy.

After experiencing it, I can confidently say: **if you like sushi, you will LOVE this place.**

But what really stood out to me was that this isn’t just a meal—it’s a dining experience. In my opinion, **Akoya Omakase is one of the best dining experiences in Kansas City**, especially if you do the **Chef’s Table**. Being able to watch everything come together and experience the food the way the chef intended made it something I won’t forget.

And if you go, **ask for Jay**. He was incredible. He made the entire experience feel comfortable and welcoming, especially for someone like me who had never done Omakase before. He explained things, answered questions, and made the experience feel approachable rather than intimidating.

I went in not really knowing what to expect and left already thinking about when I could come back.

**If you love sushi, go. If you love unique dining experiences, definitely go. And if you do, make sure you sit at the Chef’s Table and ask for Jay. You won’t regret it.**“

“Been here many times always great food and service. MR. J G with the 1 star review is giving false information and wanted a fee meal as i watched the it all unfold he was by himself no son. The owner handled the situation very well. I drive 30 minutes to get here and if it was double i would make the drive without hesitation. Awesome place.“

“I tried Jun’s Restaurant for the first time few days ago. While the place was super busy (went on a Friday), the front staff and servers were very time efficient in catering to their customers. The food was great and was reasonably priced. I would definitely visit again. I highly recommend Jun’s!“

“I found this place 2 years ago as a quick lunch with a friend who is pescatarian . We definitely found a gem because we’ve been coming here ever since. Their lunch specials are pretty reasonable and you get a lot of food. Brought my daughter for dinner tonight and she loved it. We recommend the caterpillar roll and the spider roll.“

“Great food and great service. I always love coming here. 🙂“

“So fun! Loved the diversity of food choices! The staff were so friendly and accommodating to our large party!“

“Sushi is always fresh and delicious.“

“I’ve driven past this place for years, and decided to get dinner here on a whim. I got the bulgogi bento box which was fantastic. The bulgogi had great flavor, as well as everything that came with it. We decided to get a fried cheesecake…dude, it was so good. Get the fried cheesecake.“

“Amazing experience the sushi was wonderful and the train of food kept coming great service will be back“

“Great place, atmosphere, doing it again! #RushTraining“

“It had been a while since we ventured into downtown KCMO, and we genuinely enjoyed the atmosphere. Overall, the food was good, though not quite at the level we expected for the price. One clear takeaway: avoid the fried items. We wish we had read the negative reviews beforehand, because the wings were unfortunately the worst we’ve ever had overly oily and lacking flavor. As a big wings fan, the execution was especially frustrating: the batter wasn’t right, the texture was greasy, and the seasoning simply missed the mark. The shrimp toasts were also disappointing—very soggy bread to the point that I felt it wasn't cooked in the middle.

That said, the “Japanese‑style” dishes featuring raw fish were much better. The sushi taco was a standout, and my friends really enjoyed the bone marrow beef tartare. For the main course, the scallop pasta had great potential, but the salt was heavy—particularly on the scallops and toward the bottom of the bowl, even after mixing.

On a positive note, the drinks, desserts and service were excellent, easily deserving five stars.“

“I’ve been here about a dozen times and I get the same thing every time, the Shanghai udon, and it is my new comfort food. It is so, so good. The sauce on it is absolutely divine. I want to try more menu items but the udon is so good I keep coming back to it“

“Hands down my favorite tonkatsu ramen in KC. The made from scratch broth is absolutely delicious. Never disappoints. My husband and son say it’s as good as the best ramen they’ve eaten in Japan. It’s that kind broth I especially crave when feeling under the weather. The seating is small but always very clean and parking is easy as they have their own lot.“

“We were glad to find Koji and his family again in this wonderful little restaurant! The food was exceptional . Koji and Miguel picked what we were served and we were not disappointed. Was like being at Nara only better . It's a great family owned restaurant. We felt like we were in our own kitchen being served by these wonderful people!“

“It was amazing food was hot and fresh. Very flavorful. I rarely write reviews but this place was outstanding in the taste department and service was great as well !! 10/10 would recommend go there and try that yummi roll and definitely gotta get some gyroza aka those potstickersssss !!!❤❤❤“

“Fabulous as always, had the ginger salad, edamame, and hibachi chicken and steak. The service is always perfect, and they have a lot of appetizers on sale until 6:00 p.m. for happy hour, along with drink specials.“

“Chuck is our favorite server. Everything is great here. We eat here every 2 weeks at a minimum.“

“I love this place. Without a doubt, my favorite sushi place. I've been to Japan twice, LA and Seattle for extended work travel but yet this place is my favorite. I love simple classic sushi/nigiri and this place does a great job of that. This place has good hibachi and specialty rolls as well.“

“Best sushi I have found in all of KC, went to some recommended spots that were expensive, tiny portions, lack flavor and rice that was mush, always end up back at Me. Le's, I would eat here more but they take time off between lunch and dinner and my mid shift job has lunch at 2pm.“

“Great food and service! Delicious every time!“

“Fantastic food. Very fresh. We went for an early dinner and there was no wait. Robot cat is super cute. I cant wait to go back“

“First time here, good quality foods and large portions for fairly low dollars. We will return.“

“I’ve been coming here for years and it’s constantly been my favorite Asian food based buffet. It’s nothing fancy but always tasty, always clean and I’ve always had great service!“

“This was our 1st time coming here after driving past it countless times. The reviews all were so positive. My wife and I shared the chicken, shrimp and steak (small charge if you share) and it was fun to have the food cooked in front of you. We also did the crab Rangoon appetizer which was pretty decent maybe a touch overcooked. I also ordered 2 sushi rolls and they were amazing and fresh. They give you a list of sushi with a pencil and you check off the ones you want. Quality of food was top notch and we were so full after our meal was done. This is a great place to have a date night with your significant other or for an outing with the family. We will be back“

“All time favorite habachi grill hands down? I have tried different ones in the surrounding area and nothing compares to this place. Service is awesome every time. Never a let down. Highly recommend it you haven't ate here yet.. PS.. best yum yum sauce as well nothing compares to it🤤🤤“