15 Best Japanese Restaurants near Gladstone

“Went in for my first date with my boyfriend. Got the caterpillar roll, godzilla roll, some nigiri, crab rangoon, dumplings, and miso soup. Amazing food with a clean environment and friendly staff! They even provided complimentary sake and dessert since we had ordered the ice cream mochi and some hot sake. 10/10 will be back to smash more food and make more fun memories! ❤️“

“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..“

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at akoya Omakase, and it was one of those rare restaurant experiences that reminds you how special thoughtful hospitality and craftsmanship can be.

From the moment the meal began, it was clear that every dish was created with intention. The level of detail and care that goes into each course is remarkable—every bite felt deliberate, balanced, and beautifully composed. You can truly see and taste the thoughtfulness behind the menu, from the way ingredients are paired to the precision in preparation and presentation.

What stood out most to me was how much pride the team takes in their work. The experience feels personal rather than transactional, and that level of care is something you don’t encounter everywhere.

Akoya Omakase isn’t just serving sushi; they’re creating an experience built on respect for ingredients, technique, and guests. It’s the kind of place where passion is obvious in every course.

I’m incredibly excited to see what the future holds for them. If the dedication and creativity I experienced are any indication, I have no doubt they’ll continue to grow and thrive. Restaurants like this deserve success, and I’ll definitely be back. Highly recommend.“

“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.“

“Kenny, our server was so awesome. He honestly made the experience along with the other teammates as well who brought out our food! When I walked in, even the host knew who I was with already, which made me feel very warm!!! I'm so glad I had my birthday experience here and I would recommend others going as well. The crab apple sushi roll was so good and I loved the sake cocktail along with the margarita cocktail. The scallops were phenomenal as well overall I enjoyed my whole experience 10 out of 10 and I will be back!!!!“

“Wow!!! I stopped into Teriyaki Madness for the first time tonight and it was incredible! The food was amazing—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Every bite was packed with bold teriyaki flavor. The service was fast and friendly, and the portions were generous. This place is definitely a new favorite! Can’t wait to come back!“

“Thoroughly enjoyed our sushi/hibachi dinner!“

“Just ordered on door dash and my food came quick!It was fresh, the steak and chicken was so tender, my fried rice was the best! not dry at all!. the sushi was soo good!! Love eating here“

“By far the best sushi place in the Northland. I've eaten here for years and have never been disappointed with the food or service. The staff is very polite and courteous. After establishing myself as a repeat customer they began recognizing my number (when ordering over the phone) and remembering my favorite dishes. I wish them continued success and can't wait for my next visit.“

“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.“

“I wish they would thank their customers and not just our nice corporations But i do enjoy eating all the great food“

“Drinks where great! I ordered a samurai and was very pleased with it. I'm not much the drinker however. What I am, is a enjoyer of shrimp. I ordered the Tokyo special that came with steak chicken and shrimp with fried rice and had a blast with it! The flavor was excellent! Can't wait to go back and have it again!“

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

“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“

“We took our family there for the first time tonight and we loved it. It was such a great experience. They were very nice and accommodating to our 2 toddlers and 9 year old. The food was amazing and that’s a lot coming from me because I do not like Chinese, Asian, Japanese food at all. I loved this food and the crab Rangoon are the best I’ve had. We are definitely going back!!“