Y'all the hype is real…read more This is the OG Vietnam Cafe in KC and it has been on my radar for years. Nestled in Columbus Park, it has a real neighborhood vibe, and it doesn't look like anything special from the outside. First of all I was wrong about that because this place is special. The first think you'll notice are the nicest, friendliest people on the planet are working here. They are knowledgeable and are so glad you're there to experience authentic Vietnamese cuisine. I ordered a bun dish that is amongst my favorites and it came out just as good, if not better, than the best ones I had when I lived in Seattle. My friend had a Vietnamese coffee that she adored in addition to her lunch, and it was all delightful. Despite them being busy we weren't rushed, and when we paid and left the people working the cashier were just so kind, I honestly can't overstate how nice everyone was. I'm already thinking about my next visit - I do think this is currently the best Vietnamese I've had in KC.

Can't speak to their other food but they have the best pho in town of the many I've tried. It's so…read moreflavorful and it hits everytime. Me and my fiancé come almost weekly because we can't stay away

I will absolutely drive from Blue Springs for this place without hesitation. Pho La La does not…read moremiss. The Vietnamese coffee is INSANE (in the best way) like strong, sweet, life-altering, I think about it later kind of good. I always get the vermicelli bowl and it's massive. Like...two meals if you have self-control (I do not). The pork is perfectly crispy and it's just an umami bomb the whole way through. Every bite hits. Also their online ordering is stupid easy, which I appreciate when I'm already mentally committed to eating everything in sight. Anyway, 10/10 worth the drive to Lee's Summit. I'm already planning my next trip

The food here is great-- I really enjoyed everything we ordered. However, I was disappointed with…read morehow the tip was handled. An automatic 18% gratuity was added to the bill without any notice, and we were only a party of three. There were no signs indicating this policy, and no one mentioned it before or during payment. On top of that, when I paid with my credit card, I was still given a receipt prompting me to "add a tip" and sign, which means I could have easily tipped twice if I hadn't caught it. It felt misleading, and it took away from an otherwise good lunch experience. Great food, but tipping practice needs more transparency.

Excellent atmosphere and music, great vibe!! The service is great, when they get to know you they…read morecan almost order FOR you!! Clean..she is sanitizing tables as I write this... Got the egg rolls and the pork Bahn Mi. Taking about half home. Seriously good food!!

Still my absolute favorite pho in town! It's spicy and warm without being too hot just flavor and…read morefresh seafood! It was a rainy day In town and the best way to beat it is a bowl of pho! It did not disappoint! It warms the soul! The staff is so nice an friendly they make you feel so welcome. It was nice to see the TV's we were watching the rocket launch! It was a great experience

We thought we would try out a new pho restaurant, and while the flavors of our meal were very good,…read morewe're not sure that we would return. We did enjoy the shrimp, spring rolls, but were slightly disappointed that the peanut sauce was very watery. The menu had a good variety, but most of the dishes involved pork, very few involved chicken. Tofu dishes were also an option. The chicken pad Thai was very tasty; rather than cooking the dish to a persons heat specification, they just provide extra chili powder on the plate if you wanted to make it spicier. The main reason for the low review would be the cleanliness of the restaurant. On the table were a variety of spices and sauces in various containers, but they didn't look like they had been cleaned or changed in several uses, so we did not use or investigate to know exactly what things were.

Pho Vietnam has been under new ownership for the past few years, and let me tell you--this place is…read morea total game changer. If you're looking for truly authentic Vietnamese and Lao food, this is hands-down the spot. If you've been here in the past and didn't have the best experience, you NEED to come back. The flavors are bold, traditional, and rooted in real Southeast Asian cuisine--nothing watered down. Our top go tos included: * Pho * Lao Pho * Bánh Mì * Thum (Lao style) * Kao Piek * Lao Sausage Every single dish was a hit--fresh, flavorful, and made with care. You can taste the authenticity in every bite. I'm already excited to come back and try even more from the menu. This is the kind of place you tell your friends about. Highly recommend. Side note - Me and my family have eaten here over two handful of times and I've never had any issues with seeing any bugs rodents or odor... So it surprises me that these other people leaving these reviews have had these types of encounters... Because I would never eat an establishment like that. I trust pho Vietnam and that's why I eat here.

A warm welcome as you enter, even though everyone here is handling multiple roles…read more I enjoy the Thai beer while looking over an extensive menu. Plenty to choose from and the normal mild, hot, and Thai hot sauce. I like the Thai hot. The spring roll also comes with a perfectly blended sauce. Pricing is reasonable and the service is spot on. Which makes a very simple dining room a perfect place to eat.

Needed a last minute place to go to for Mother's day, and we're glad Thai Kitchen was able to…read moreaccomodate a party of 8! Great selection of Thai food. I got the crispy garlic shrimp from their special, and it did not disappoint. Huge pieces of shrimp that were breaded perfectly -- tossed with some steamed veggies in a sweet and sour concoction. Great and very attentive service, and ambiance of the place felt like a fine dining establishment!

I was in the area today for lunch, and stumbled upon Thai Spice, an excellent Thai spot in the…read moreIndependence area. The Honeymoon Chicken lunch special I ordered was incredible, featuring a nice balance of sweet and spicy through a sweet chili sauce. And the restaurant also featured a nice ambiance with a staff that was friendly and quick. I highly recommend heading to this location if you're a Thai enthusiast that is in or visiting the Independence area.

My wife and I have found a new to us dish that we really enjoy.Chicken Laab . So we have had it a…read morecouple of places lately.We also get the sampler appetizer. The food here was good I would recommend it . Although it ranks below Thai House was presented differently. Service was good too. And very nicely decorated despite there being a Kids birthday party going on in the far dining room??? Give it a try!

The incredibly friendly service was topped only by the quality of food! We started with the fried…read moredumplings. They were crisp and well stuffed, accompanied by a nice thick chili paste and soy sauce. I had the Pad Kua Mee - thick noodles, bean sprouts and scallions with a lovely sauce with just a hint of sweetness. The mango sticky rice was amazing and I would come back just for it! A wonderful little spot!

Last fall I had an amazing Papaya Salad at a food court in St. Paul at The Hmong Village mall. I…read morehave been craving it ever since and for my birthday lunch this week I drove across the metro to this Lao restaurant to satisfy my craving. Khop Jai Der is a very small place with tables crowded together that made it difficult to navigate with my current and temporary situation of using crutches. I ordered the Papaya Salad and asked for moderate spice level. What I received looked nothing like my last fantastic salad. Very little sauce, a skimpy amount of papaya, pieces of cabbage that were way too large and a spice level that was way over-board. The female that brought my dish ignored me for the rest of my lunch even though she was sitting at the table next to me talking to her friends. I never got a water refill that I desperately needed and had to get up and maneuver my way to the restroom for napkins after deleting the two at the table because of severe sinus drain. I finally took 70% of my meal to the register and asked for a to-go box. I showed my Hmong co-worker the next day and he agreed that this was not the place to get what I craved. He brought me a homemade bowl of the greatest papaya salad for my lunch today so I finally did find redemption, but it wasn't from KJD. With an almost inedible $20+ lunch, inadequate and dismissive service while my digestive tract was on fire and a claustrophobic environment, I can't find a reason to recommend this place. The biggest let down that I've had in a very long time.

They have to have the best Vietnamese food in the KC Metro area!! Everything is delicious and…read moreauthentic. Their portion sizes are huge and everything is super reasonably priced. Highly recommend the banh xeo and the fried chicken dish - both are SUPER crispy and fresh. Love this place!! Will go out of my way to come here. :)

Beef pho and spring rolls were amazing. Service is walkup counter for ordering and went very…read moresmooth. Will return to try the rest of the menu.

This restaurant is across the street from where I work and I am so sad it took me this long to get…read moreover and try it! We ordered the springs rolls to start and they were light and refreshing and paired so well with the peanut sauce. I got the beef Pho for my meal and it was so so good. The broth was fragrant and flavorful. The beef was well cooked and tender. The noodles were on point. I have absolutely no critique to give I would eat this over and over again. If you like spice, add some chili crisp, it takes it to another level. And while the food would bring me back, I have to mention Ellen who was working the day I went in. She is so sweet and friendly and we just had a blast chatting with her and she took her time to talk with the table when some were indecisive on what to order. Can't wait to come back.

Somehow I was the only one in the restaurant even on a weekend lunch day. Still, food was just as…read moregood. Service was perfectly fine. No real complaints. Lots of seating and tables. The Vietnamese food in KC is sometimes lacking, but this spot did a fair job for pho. Came out with enough basil, bean sprouts, jalapenos, and limes. Broth was fairly full bodied and had enough meat. I think favorite pho spot in KC so far is the food court inside Pan Asia though.

Food is delicious and affordable. The perfect place if you're craving pho. I highly recommend their…read morelunch specials during the week also

The restaurant is conveniently located in City Market. The service could use some help, not…read morefriendly but not rude. The food was delicious. I got the grilled pork, egg roll and grilled shrimp vermicelli. My daughter got the lemongrass tofu. Both dishes had great flavor. The price was decent. The restaurant was clean and quiet. I would return. No military discount at this one.