| Kansas City is known to many as Cowtown or | | | | and try out one of Sushi House's private rooms. |
| the BBQ Capital of the World. With more than 100 | | | | This place has such amazing sushi that you |
| barbeque restaurants, eating barbeque in this city | | | | actually forget you're eating in a strip mall in |
| is a way of life passed on from generation to | | | | Leawood. |
| generation. | | | | Another great place for delicious rolls is Jun's |
| While BBQ will forever be the staple cuisine of this | | | | Japanese in Prarie Village. Enjoy tempting tempura, |
| city, there is a new kid on the block in the KC | | | | sukiyaki, sashimi or hamachi. Order a bit of sake |
| area. This cuisine has substituted ribs, burnt ends | | | | to wash everything down, and you're all set. |
| and BBQ sauce with rice, fish, and wasabi. That's | | | | Best Sushi for Beginners: Nara |
| right-- we're talking about Sushi. While it's safe to | | | | If you're a little weary about diving into the |
| say that you can't find 100 sushi restaurants in | | | | depths of sushi, then Nara is a great choice. At |
| KC, it can't be ignored that raw sea critters and | | | | Nara, there's an assortment of menu items, |
| spicy tuna are satisfying more Kansas Citians than | | | | ranging from Wakko Noodles to Lemon Grass |
| ever before. | | | | Chicken to the Kobe Burger. Sushi beginners can |
| Sushi in Kansas City has hit the ground running | | | | try the Philadelphia Roll-- anything with cream |
| with more and more restaurants popping up | | | | cheese is automatically a good thing! Aside from |
| around the metro area. But unlike mouth-watering | | | | the diverse menu, the bar and outdoor seating |
| BBQ, there seems to be a definite love/hate | | | | make dining at Nara a great night out. |
| relationship towards the rice covered raw | | | | Best Place for a Sushi/Steakhouse Compromise: |
| seafood. On one side of the table are the | | | | Ichiban |
| addicted raw-fish advocates who can't get enough | | | | Not quite sure if you want sushi or steak? Well |
| of the bite sized delights. On the other side are | | | | don't worry-- you can have both at Ichiban in |
| those who simply believe that food should not be | | | | Westport. Ichiban Steakhouse and Sushi Bar |
| eaten "half-alive." Regardless where your taste | | | | serves up great entertainment right before your |
| buds stand for these rolled culinary creations, you | | | | eyes no matter what you order. But if it is Sushi |
| can't help but try Sushi at least once. As I always | | | | that you are craving, try the Plaza Roll and the |
| say, once you try a California Roll you'll keep | | | | Casper Roll both excellent choices, you won't be |
| coming back for more. Before you know it, your | | | | disappointed. |
| sushiphobia will disappear! | | | | Best Cheap n' Good Sushi: Friend's Sushi & |
| We went around in search of some finger-lickin' | | | | Bento Box |
| good sushi in Kansas City, and this is what we | | | | If you're craving good sushi but on a tight budget, |
| came up with: | | | | then try Friend's Sushi & Bento Box, |
| Best Happy Hour Sushi: Kona Grill | | | | especially on Monday night. The sushi is just $1 |
| This Plaza favorite not only has great sushi and a | | | | per piece and select rolls just $3.99. |
| variety of American dishes, but it's also a great | | | | Best Neighborhood Sushi: Domo |
| spot for grabbing a drink or two. When it comes | | | | If you're looking for some Einstein bagels, then |
| to their rolls, take your time to look the menu | | | | you've come to the wrong place because you will |
| over because they offer a diverse assortment of | | | | now find Domo in this Brookside location. Perhaps |
| sashimi and rolls. The Volcano Roll is sure to bring | | | | their Philadelphia Roll will satisfy your cream |
| you back time and again. A note to the wise, | | | | cheese cravings. If you're looking for a wide |
| impatient and hungry-- you may want to make | | | | assortment of traditional nigiri and exotic maki rolls |
| reservations unless you enjoy waiting 90 minutes | | | | then you should definitely try Domo out. |
| to be seated for dinner. There's a lot of traffic at | | | | Best Date Sushi: Matsu |
| this restaurant, especially on the weekends. | | | | This great restaurant located in trendy Westport |
| Best Sushi Rolls: Sushi House & Jun's | | | | is just the place to have a quaint and relaxed |
| If you're looking for some excellent Sushi in a | | | | sushi meal for two. The truly adventurous leave |
| great setting then don't miss out on Sushi House | | | | their culinary fate in the hands of the Sushi chef |
| in Town Center. The Spicy Temptation Roll is sure | | | | by selecting the Matsu special. The chef chooses |
| to tempt your taste buds and the Tropical Roll is | | | | a sample of raw and cooked sushi, sashimi and |
| anything but Midwest. A full bar and menu of | | | | rolls. What are you craving? You better be ready |
| teriyaki, noodles, tempura, and bento boxes is | | | | for salmon, tuna, crab, caviar, snapper, eel or |
| also offered for lunch and dinner. If you want | | | | alligator! |
| private dining that is relaxed, take off your shoes | | | | |