Food was delicious! Some of the best sushi I have had in the KC area and very reasonably priced. I…read morewould recommend this place. We went for dinner but I'd definitely want to get lunch here. The service was speedy. The waitstaff was kind and offered great suggestions. I really enjoyed the decor and it was perfect for a casual date night.

Got carry out for just two rolls. The sushi rice was neither well seasoned, nor was it cooked well…read moreenough. The rice was fairly hard. It tasted good enough, and the fish seemed fresh too. I'd try this place again, it may have just been a one off.

Food was delicious! The portion was huge and will work for two meals…read more My only complaint is that when I ordered it said it would be ready by a certain time and when I showed up a minute later than this time, it wasn't ready. It was a short wait though. The restaurant was clean and the employees were friendly.

Food was delicious! First time here since relocating to the area. My husband and I loved it. The…read moreservice was friendly and helpful. Thank you!

We have eaten at a few different Thai places over the years but once we discovered IKA Grill, we…read morehaven't been anywhere else. We usually sit at the bar and the service is great. They are friendly and the food is amazing. We always start off with the Kun Pun chicken as an appetizer and then the Pad Thai with beef and shrimp. We have also tried other items on the menu such as the Spicy Mongolian Beef and the Kung Pao combo but the Pad Thai is our favorite. We try to eat there at aleast a couple times a month

I tried Ika Grill for the first time with my friend today. We were celebrating her birthday…read more We arrived a little before 2pm on a Sunday afternoon and it was pretty busy. While we didn't have to wait for a table, almost all of them were full when we arrived. Ika is a smaller space in a strip mall off of 119 in Leewood, so there's not a ton of seating but the restaurant went further back than where we sat so there's probably more room than I could see. The kitchen/sushi bar is right up front when you walk in and takes up a good amount of room toward the front but it's aesthetically pleasing. The decor was very nice and everything was clean. They have a big chalk board near the front door, on the wall with their specials. They have quite a few. The menu is very large and our server came over about 5 minutes after we were seated. We ordered some edamame but asked for some more time to look at the menu. When the edamame came out, we placed our order. We decided to both get a side salad with ginger dressing and share two of their special rolls. We got one of the specials off the board, the Hidden Dragon. It was really good and by far my favorite out of the 2 rolls we got. My friend also really liked this roll and thought it was the better of the two. The other roll we got was the Rainbow which is a California roll topped with various types of fish. Neither of us are big fans of salmon so we asked for it to be left off. I didn't really like this roll. I normally love tuna but I prefer it cut a bit thinner and I'm used to it almost having a butter texture where it melts in your mouth. I'm not sure what was going on but all of the tuna had a very strong flavor and yes, I'll say it was fishy. I realize some people like that but I don't. Maybe it was the Hamachi (yellowtail) but it was not for me. I tried 2 pieces and that was enough. My friend liked it better than me but definitely preferred the Hidden Dragon too. I would probably give them a 3.5 if that was an option because the Hidden Dragon roll was very good. The service was efficient and quick. Not overly friendly. They never even acknowledged my friend's bday even though she was opening gifts and we sat a small birthday pop up paper cake card on the table. Not that we expected anything but maybe just a comment about her birthday. Maybe they were too rushed for anything extra. My disappointment in the tuna on the Rainbow roll is my reason for the lower rating. The rolls are $18 each so getting one I really couldn't eat is unfortunate. They also use the crab salad and not just a piece of crab in their rolls. I prefer the latter because I'm not too fond of all the extra mayo from the crab salad. I missed taking pics of our rolls! The Hidden Dragon looked fantastic and the Rainbow looked better than it tasted, lol. My friend still enjoyed her afternoon birthday lunch! I would possibly try them again to explore something else on the menu since there were so many options but I won't go out of my way to return.

Ugh, writing this review makes me semi-annoyed that I'm not eating Miyabi sushi at this very…read moremoment. I picked this up and took home to enjoy. Forgive me as I forgot the name of one of the rolls! I believe I got a spicy crab roll and the 2nd roll had imitation crab on top with shrimp tempura and maybe mango in the middle? Again, forgive me. I gobbled these up in SECONDS! They were a bit pricey, I want to say give or take $25 for 2 little rolls, but as a little treat to myself, it was worth it!

We parked in one of Miyabi's spots since the neighboring storefront was full, and after finishing…read moreour purchase next door, we sat in the car for about 5-10 minutes figuring out our next stop. During that time, an employee came outside and stared us down the entire time until we left. It felt unnecessarily hostile, especially considering the restaurant had no customers at the time. I understand wanting to keep parking available for patrons, but the approach came across as unwelcoming and aggressive. I've eaten at Miyabi before, and while the food was okay, it wasn't anything memorable or worth going out of my way for. I especially won't be returning after this recent experience. Yikes!

It is good and small Japanese bbq place, it is kind of pricey for dinner compare to k-pot. But the…read moretaste was different and less greasy. You couldn't go pick yourself and they brought the three items you picked per time. We went weekday so it was okay, but if on a busy time, I could imagine you couldn't get much to eat or time since there is a 90 mins limit if you have a or of people, it may not work well. The green tea ice cream was pretty good not too sweet. Our server was pretty nice.

Gyu-Kaku is definitely a fun and cute spot if you are in the mood for something different. The…read moreconcept of grilling your own food at the table makes it feel interactive and a little special. The flavors were good and the seasoning on the meat and dipping sauces stood out. The mango drink was refreshing and the appetizers like the wontons and shrimp were tasty. That said, the portions felt small for the price and it added up quickly. It is a lot of work to keep the grill going and cook everything, which makes it more of a novelty than a place I would visit regularly. Our server lingered at the table quite a bit which made things slightly awkward instead of relaxed. Overall, I would go back if someone really wanted to try it for a special occasion or for the experience, but it is not something I would make part of my everyday dining rotation.

The service is great and the food is consistently amazing. In the neighborhood... try it I bet you…read morelove it!!

My family tried Teriyaki Madness for the first time and these delicious bowls were so good…read more The service was great, we even arrived late on a Saturday evening. You should give this wonderful place a try. Can't wait to go back again.

I used to live just around the corner from 119th and Quivira…read more If Khop Jai Der had been there back then, leaving the neighborhood would've been a whole lot harder. Restaurants come and go. I watched one disappear from this very spot years ago. In its place is a Lao family sharing a piece of home with Kansas City. From the moment we walked in, the room smelled of fresh herbs, toasted spices, and slow-simmered broths. Before I even opened the menu, I had a feeling I was about to eat well. Mimi welcomed us like old friends. Instead of rattling off the most popular dishes, she asked what we liked, talked about the food she grew up eating, and guided us through the menu with the kind of pride you can't fake. We started with the Moo Ping and Lao sausage, and both set the tone for the rest of the meal. The grilled pork was smoky around the edges with a savory marinade and just enough sweetness to keep you reaching for another skewer. The Lao sausage was unlike anything I'd had before--packed with herbs and spices and served with crisp vegetables, fresh ginger, jalapeños, and a bright dipping sauce that let every bite taste a little different. For our entrées, Mimi recommended the Pad Kua Mee and the Mee Ka Til. On paper they're both noodle dishes. On the table, they're two completely different stories. The Pad Kua Mee leaned on the quiet confidence of perfectly cooked rice noodles kissed by the wok, while the Mee Ka Til wrapped tender beef in a fragrant coconut curry broth layered with herbs, peanuts, and vegetables that changed with every bite. Then came my first taste of mango sticky rice. Sweet, juicy mango, warm emerald-green sticky rice, silky coconut cream, and toasted sesame seeds. I actually caught myself doing a little happy dance at the table. After we finished eating, Mimi pulled up a chair and shared a little of her family's story. One thing she said stayed with me: every dish is tasted before it leaves the kitchen. Not because they're chasing perfection, but because they want every plate to taste the way their family remembers it. That's when the meal made sense. The food wasn't trying to impress me with oversized portions or flashy presentations. It was trying to introduce me to Lao cuisine the way their family knows it--with care, with pride, and with recipes that have earned their place at the table. I came because I wanted to try Lao food. I'll keep coming back because Khop Jai Der reminded me that the best restaurants don't just feed you. They share a piece of themselves, and if you're lucky, you leave with a story worth telling.

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.

We love this place. They do a ton of carryout business. You can sit in a booth or tables. They can…read moreaccommodate a large group. My husband got the Chicken Pho. Great service by Samee!! We will be back.

We're looking for a new place for Pho. Decided to give this place a try for lunch. It was close…read moreby. From their site, they say they serve different cuisine, and not just Chinese food. I was skeptical of how their Pho would taste. Upon arrival, the restaurant window advertised Pho and Pad Thai to draw more people in to the restaurant. Inside it a typical Chinese deco. They have ample seating. TV screen with nature scene just to draw your attention. We got seated right away. There was only one person at the restaurant that did the hosting and serving. No smile and not too friendly of a person. We both ordered their combination Pho that comes with beef and other things. Big bowl of Pho is about $16. A little pricy here compared to other places. The Pho itself was decent. It has a good flavor. Would I come here again? Maybe to try other dishes.