19 Best Japanese Restaurants in Kansas City

“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 had the akoya omakase and it was truly exceptional. Fish was fresh and tasty and the flavor combinations were so creative and well-balanced. The chef was very attentive and explained every ingredient for me (which I appreciate). Friendly service from the team and just overall good vibes! :) Honestly I’m not used to spending this much money on a single meal but I’ll say this is well worth it. If you are ever considering coming here, just do yourself a favor and pay a visit to this place! I’m a bit sad that I’m just visiting Kansas City; I wish I can come here everyday.
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“A good selection of Korean and Japanese food. The bento boxes are a great option for lunch. It is a nice, warm atmosphere and not loud. You order at the counter. The menu on the wall behind the counter can be hard to read for those of us who need glasses.“

“What a great discovery! This is real Japanese food that is not sushi. It has that authentic Tokyo vibe and it is 100% delicious. I can't wait to return and try more of the food. The only improvement I can think of is the option for some sort of hot drink like Japanese style tea or coffee. Can't wait to return!“

“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!!!!“

“Very good Bento Box. Like honestly I was very impressed by the food. It smelled a bit fishy in there, but of course it is a sushi place. Oh and that little candy thing they give at the end of the meal that's no bigger than a pill is my new favorite hard candy and the entire trip is worth it just for that tiny little piece of heaven.“

“The sushi rolls are too notch and the crab Rangoon and edamame apps are tasty! Great service and atmosphere! Dulce’ is a great and attentive server!!“

“Thoroughly enjoyed our sushi/hibachi dinner!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Incredible sushi! The staff is so friendly. They definitely have a passion for the business. You need to stop here! If not- you are definitely missing out!“

“Great food and service! Delicious every time!“

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

“Everything was excellent!“

“Love this place BUT hate the televisions! Can you PLEASE update your TV’s, watching sports is impossible! Would love to have great food and enjoy a game.“

“They make the best Kung Pao Chicken. It is always good with just the right amount of spice.“

“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!“

“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!!“