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.

Pretty good lunch specials, which is why I ventured over here!…read more Once again, I feel like this is a decent spot for sushi. The only think I didn't particularly like was the spicy tuna roll. Some places now days are not using red tuna for these rolls and subbing it out for cheaper tuna. Bleh. Partner enjoyed the fried rice. Kind of hard to mess up. The both we sat was tucked away in an elevated area, and I did enjoy the privacy, until another table joined us in that area and it got very loud. I won't say it was the worst thing, but for the restaurant being empty... Server was fine, but overall experience was not special/super. Also, it seemed like the chefs were not willing to accommodate to allergies, but they came around when I told them we needed a separate plate for any shellfish.

So I'll start by saying the food was a 10/10 flavor wise. The chef performance wise seemed a little…read moredistracted and nervous as if he didn't know what he was doing. He was making our hibachi and not really interacting with us. The server didn't mention that the fried rice was not included in the hibachi price. The chef did end up messing up our order, however the server was apologetic and fixed the issue right away when it can time for the bill. We did go on a Sunday so it was loud as it was packed !

Lunch time!! We were…read moregreeted by such a friendly face. I do not know his name, but he definitely seems to enjoy what he does and it shows by how much he cares for his patrons. My water glass was never empty. Soup is the standard miso soup and is par for the course. Nothing sensational, the flavor was as it should be, so I'm happy with it. Sashimi Medley - Tuna, kanpachi (amberjack), salmon, madai (red snapper), hirame (flounder), toro (fatty tuna), and shima aji (striped jack). Everything is tasty and would be competitive against Sacramento sushi joints. 5041 - crabstick, avocado, and cream cheese wrapped in soy paper, draped with tuna and salmon drizzled with unagi sauce and wasabi mayo. This was a surprise. I think the soy paper and wasabi mayo threw me off! I asked for the recommended roll that was not too spicy, so the server asked if I was okay with cream cheese, and this was the recommendation. This was fresh and the flavors hit for something different that I have not had before. It was yummy, but different than my usual savory. Tempura fried ice cream. It's an extra large scoop of vanilla ice cream dipped in tempura and then deep fried and decorated with chocolate drizzle, whipped cream, and a cherry on top! Very yummy and a splendid ending to a japanese meal. This is going onto my Kansas City list of places to eat. Especially if I am craving sushi!!

Always amazing service and exceptional sushi, but this restaurant can also accommodate those who…read morearen't huge "raw" fans with a great selection of tempura items, noodle dishes, and classics like chicken Katsu. We have been loyal fans of Sushi House for 15+ years and it has continued to stay updated and delivers great food every time. Our favorite for sushi in JoCo.

We always enjoy our visits to Prime Sushi in Overland Park. Service is always kind and fast. The…read morerestaurant is sparkling clean, with well maintained booths and tables. You can see the sushi chefs hard at work, and the atmosphere is fun. We try to go a little off peak hours, as the restaurant isn't huge. This last time we enjoyed the Einstein and the KC Rolls. The sushi is always artfully created, and presented beautifully.

I've been to Prime Sushi many times now for both dine in and take out. Service is fast, interior is…read moreclean, and the food is great! They have a lot of different options on the menu which is nice. Some days I'm craving Korean Fried Chicken; other days I'm craving sushi. One of my favorite items to order here is their bento box, especially during their lunch hours! You get a really good deal for the amount of food you get. My most frequent order is the chicken katsu bento box. The chicken isn't dry, the breading is the right proportion, and you get a lot of it! The house salad is a classic and always great. I usually opt for the spicy tuna roll, and I love how it's mostly tuna and little rice! Great quality fish. The mixed tempura usually consists of sweet potato, shrimp, zucchini, etc. It's light & fresh. Everything that's included in the bento box is delicious, and I would highly recommend!

Very traditional Japanese ambience, but not a overly done…read more Service was impeccable and they checked on us regularly. The hot and sour and egg drop soup were great and very filling I like how they separate the sushi into raw and cooked because some people don't like raw and honestly can't eat raw... Great experience and will definitely go back

A group of us dropped in, and honestly, the vibes started out strong. The hostess was actually…read morepleasant and the place looked clean--which, in this city, is usually a win. Then we sat down at the teppanyaki table, and things went south faster than a dropped egg. Our server was solid, but the "chef" was a total trainwreck. It felt like we were an inconvenience to his schedule. He just rushed through the motions with zero engagement, like he was checking off a grocery list instead of actually cooking for people. The "Highlights" (and I use that term loosely): The Timing: I ordered the steak and scallops. He finished my steak before the rice even hit the grill. My cow just sat there getting cold while we watched him "work." The Culinary Wisdom: When one of us asked if the beef was a strip or a ribeye, he literally just said, "It's steak." Cool. Glad we cleared that up. The Cross-Contamination Special: We had a vegetarian in the group. He proceeded to cook her tofu directly in the steak juice. Truly a "chef's kiss" moment if you hate your customers. The Doneness (or lack thereof): The salmon was basically still swimming (raw), and the scallops were charred and tasted like fire and brimstone. The Mussels: I grabbed a side of green mussels. They were... fine? I've had much better elsewhere in town, but they were the Olympic gold medalists of my meal by default. The Silver Lining? The Sake. It came in a take-home glass, was incredibly easy to drink, and was 100% necessary to get through the rest of the experience. I can't speak for the sushi, but if it's handled with the same "I don't want to be here" energy as the teppanyaki, I'd stay far, far away. Two stars only because the hostess was nice and the Sake did its job.

The food was delicious! Tried some pan fried pork dumplings & they were the best I've ever eaten…read more Had some fried rice & snow mountain sushi & it was all excellent. The staff was attentive & food was served pretty quickly. It took a minute for my eyes to adjust to the lightly lit atmosphere, it was quiet & relaxing. Will definitely be back. Highly recommend.

Be prepared to wait and wait and wait and wait while they churn out DoorDash orders. 6:30pm on a…read moreSunday. DoorDash after DoorDash after DoorDash. Forces the sushi counter to be sped up in preparation and presentation. Everything's rushed and crowded up as a result. Ambience wrecked with the people standing around, Americas funniest home videos on tv, and no background music. DoorDash and other food delivery services have ruined take out / dining out. Particularly when all the drivers have their phones in their faces and/or on speakerphone in the restaurant. We have been loyal here for years. Great people. But this has been an issue in the past and was enough to take Sawa out of the rotation for the rest of the year.

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!

Hokibar is one of my favorite spots in town for poke bowls! I love their build your own bowl…read moreconcept, and there are so many combination and topping options you'll never get tired of the menu. Whether you're looking to try an adventurous combination of toppings and proteins, or a tried and true favorite, there's something here for everyone. I love getting my bowl with half rice/half greens as a base, tuna (always great here) and allll the toppings. I've tried most of the sauce options and never had a bad one! Service is always friendly and there is plenty of seating to enjoy your meal. The indoor space is very welcoming and has plenty of seating, so it's perfect for catching up with friends over lunch or a casual dinner date. Check it out!

If you're in the Overland Park area and craving sushi, poke bowls, or Asian BBQ, Hoki Bar is a…read moremust-visit! Located right off Metcalf, this hidden gem offers an impressive variety of fresh, flavorful options in a fun and modern atmosphere. We started with appetizers like dumplings and egg rolls--crispy, well-seasoned, and perfectly cooked. The boba teas were also super refreshing, with great flavor options. The star of the show? Their signature sushi boat! You get to choose 4-5 specialty rolls from a delicious lineup, and every single one was a hit. Beautifully presented and packed with flavor--this is sushi done right. They also offer customizable bowls and specialty Hoki plates, with a variety of proteins like teriyaki chicken, beef, and more. Whether you're going for a casual lunch or dinner with friends, Hoki Bar delivers on taste, portion size, and value. Definitely adding this to my list of go-to sushi spots in Kansas City! Great friendly staff Follow Neyan Ventures on Instagram and TikTok to see video reviews