I'll give this place 4 stars even though my most recent experience wasn't the best because my first…read morevisit was so memorable...I love how different the cuisine tastes and the staff is really nice but this most experience I inquired about something on the menu with the staff and he told me one thing but when I got my food it was something completely different and the rice seemed to be a bit old and the meat was like warm but the lumpia were delicious will be back but will be sure to research the dishes first before ordering Edit: The owner read my review and cared enough to allow me to re-experience my meal...will return!

Eating here put a huge smile on my face!…read more First of all, when you walk in, the decor is cute and welcoming, and so was the lady running the front. My friend and I ordered every type of lumpia they had to start and kare kare and sisig silog for mains. The lumpias were all good but the vegetable one was our favorite. Next, the mains came out and I was impressed with the portion! My dish, sisig silog was just $14 and was a massive full plate of meat and garlic rice with a nicely done fried egg. The kare kare was $16 but they gave 3 substantial oxtails which is generous. Honestly this food was so good. After many KC restaurant visits of mediocre or disappointing food, I could have cried tears of joy. The meat was perfectly seasoned, a nice balance of savory, acidity, and aromatics, and not too fatty or salty with some nice crisp/crunch from the pork belly skin. The garlic rice was perfect, not too oily or salty with good garlic flavor and complementary to the meat. Fried egg was crispy with runny yolk, the way it should be. The pineapple was a nice treat too, it was somehow so sweet? I tried my friend's kare kare and while I'm not a big fan of the dish itself, this is the best one I've had! And the oxtail itself was delicious - soft, moist, and flavorful. The only downside I can think of is that you might have to wait a while when it's busy since this is only run by a small family. Maybe try to be one of the first parties in the door. Go support them! Great food and great value. I certainly will be back whenever I can.

I will not lie that Boru has been a heaven send for my ramen cravings! So glad that my partner…read moresuggested this place, and bonuses: they have happy hour every day (3-6 pm) and the servers are always so great! The place is on the corner with so many windows, that you can really enjoy the sun on a sunny day. They always have some sort of anime or something related on TV, and the inside includes high top seating, along with booths and tables (and a bar if you want to tuck in there!). Has a spot for everyone! One day after having some beers at a local spot, my partner and I were craving some ramen or noodle dishes. We stopped at Boru on his request, and I cannot get the Dan Dan Noodles out of my head! Just went back and tried my second of the four flavors of ramen (spicy miso!) and it hit the spot for a chilly weekend day--even better: ramen bowls are only $10 during the first hour of happy hour (3-4 pm!). Along with ramen options, they have noodles, sushi, steamed buns, appetizers, soju, same, beers, and cocktails. Honestly, if you're looking for a great happy hour place, a great little place to stop for some noodles or ramen, you shouldn't miss a chance at coming to Boru! After just returning, I'm already ready for another adventure in flavor!

Ask for Bonnie! She's an amazing server!…read more This was our first time at Boru. We loved it! The cocktails are creative and fun. The atmosphere is great! Inside or out on the patio. Loved the music. We had the Bulgogi Bao, Shrimp Dumplings, and the Dandan Noodles. All were delicious!! The Dandan noodles were perfectly spicy! Not for the faint of heart. We can't wait to return and try the r ramen and other goodies here.

We are lucky to have this Lulu's really close to us. We go here when we're too tired to make dinner…read moreas we know we'll always find something good to eat. Their portion sizes are good, the servers are always nice and welcoming, always great ambiance, but the price point can be a bit steep. I normally get their drunken noodles which is very good, but got pad kraphaw to be different this time. The sauce was too salty for my taste -- literally had to portion more rice with bites to compensate. Aside from that, everything else was good!

Stopped by LuLu's Thai Noodle Shop for lunch at their Westwood location and loved it! The space has…read moresuch a cute, cozy vibe perfect for a late lunch or even an early happy hour (which starts at 2:00 PM, just FYI ). I definitely went all in and tried a little of everything, and honestly... not a single miss. The spring rolls with peanut sauce were unreal.my favorite! The drunken noodles (one of their most popular dishes) totally lived up to the hype. The Pad Thai was flavorful and perfectly cooked. And the Thai cashew chicken--loved every bite. Everything was fresh, comforting, and full of flavor. If you're craving solid Thai food in a relaxed, welcoming spot, this place is absolutely worth checking out. Service was also fantastic and very friendly Follow on TikTok and Instagram to see my video review - NEYANVENTURES

If you're at Strang Hall, you have to stop by Anousone. Order the sticky rice plate, ask for it…read morespicy, and enjoy it at the bar. I was craving an authentic Lao meal, and I knew this was the perfect place to satisfy it. The sticky rice was perfectly cooked, the lemongrass beef packed just the right amount of spice, and the papaya salad was bursting with bold, umami flavors. Did I mention their crab Rangoon is also worth a try? And don't forget pork belly banh mi! Sitting at the bar made the experience even better. Watching the chefs work their magic was fascinating. They move with incredible speed and turning every dish into a flavorful masterpiece. I am very impressed. Highly recommend

Anousone is tucked all the way at the end inside Strang Food Hall. We love that each restaurant…read morethere shares a little story behind its name, and I was especially intrigued reading about Chef Anourom Thomson and his Lao background. The two of us shared the breakfast bánh mì, papaya salad, and a side of mushrooms. Even though we kept our order pretty simple, everything was flavorful and delicious. It's so nice to have solid Southeast Asian options like this in Kansas City. It might be a tough market in LA, but I'd love to see him venture out to SoCal and open a spot there someday!

Love their sushi. The Lobster is amazing! Must try! I have had this twice and crave it.read more

Sannin is a great spot if you're looking for a fresh, customizable meal. I ordered a build-your-own…read morebowl and was impressed by the wide variety of quality ingredients to choose from, making it easy to build exactly what I wanted. The portion was also very filling and left me feeling like I got good value for the price. We also shared an order of the crab rangoons, which were bite-sized but came with eight pieces, making them perfect for sharing. They were crispy, flavorful, and especially good with the dipping sauce they were served with. Overall, it was a really enjoyable meal, and I'd definitely come back any time I'm craving Poke. P.S. they serve free miso soup!!!

Tasty authentic Japanese food in a comfy atmosphere! I recommend coming for a quick bite of…read moretraditional flavors.

Food is mediocre, honestly you'll get more flavors out of a frozen box. The waitress was pretty…read morerude, but she might've been having a long day. A bit pricey for its quality, but nothing too outrageous. Personally I'd recommend you not to eat here.

Had the seafood congee with crab, shrimp and scallops. It was excellent for a cold day…read more The wontons were fresh and delicious. The pork with noodles was was a pleasant surprise, and when it came out, I thought it almost was like a stroganoff. The pickled cucumbers were an interesting delight that gave it a little saltines to its sweetness. The service was excellent and I was surprised at how few people were there for lunchtime on a Saturday. FYI, they don't take reservations for parties less than six The special dessert for the day was the cream cheese wontons, which were very delightful and like most Asian restaurants not very sweet, but a yummy accordingly, and they were served with a side of mango almost like a chutney.. We split the tea and selection is excellent. I hadn't had Boba in a while so that was fun to chew on.. it's just a party in your mouth The ambience is simple but for an area like this, it's very appropriate.

Stopped by Blue Koi on our last trip to Kansas City. When you arrive parking can be found in front…read moreor off to the side of the restaurant. When you walk in the restaurant feels warm, inviting, and inviting dumpling house. To be seated you'll check in with the host and then be shown to your table. To start we ordered the Chili Pepper Wontons (wontons are filled with a shrimp, pork, and chicken mixture and then topped with cilantro, scallion, and a chili sauce) which were not as good as I remembered and the flavor seemed off. For our entree we split the ginger basil chicken (Bite size tender thigh meat sautéed with sesame oil, ginger and fresh basil) which was good but the noodles were a bit undercooked. If I'm in the Kansas City area I may stop here again.

Came here with my friends and it was a great time! We started with happy hour sausage dumplings and…read morebrisket crab rangoons, both delish, and then ordered the recommended brisket pad thai! Wish there was a bit more spice in the food, but the fusion of flavors were so fun! Service was fast and attentive, and the place had a homey feel

It was my first time here and it was decent! It was pretty slow for lunch...maybe a couple tables…read morebesides ours? I got the three meat plate. Ribs and brisket were my favorite. The pulled pork was okay. Loved the fries - they were piping hot. 4 stars is because everything else on the plate was just a smidge warm at best, closer to room temperature. This included an app we got.