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    Kinzi

    4.3 (175 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Katrina B.

    Great new place for me, love a good gyro! Asked for lamb & beef. Not very busy, got there about 1/2 hour before closing.

    Gyro Sandwich Hummus
    Colleen L.

    Light, fresh, garlicky. I ordered online directly from the store. It was super easy and uncomplicated. I went to pick it up and it was ready to go. I was only in there for a minute tops but I did note that it wasn't the largest place. The individual I interacted with to get my order wasn't super friendly but wasn't rude either. So I can't really speak on the service or overall atmosphere. Food: I ordered the gyro sandwich. You get a choice of beef, lamb, or chicken. I went with lamb. It's served with lettuce, tomato, onions, and a specialty sauce. I ordered mine with the sauce on the side to prevent sogginess. It came with a choice of rice or hummus and I went with the hummus. The gyro was averaged size. The pita bread was good and the veggies were fresh. The lamb was good. The sauce has a lot of flavor and is very herbaceous. The sandwich is pretty dry without it so I definitely recommend it. The gyro was not greasy or heavy but there was a lot of garlic. It would make a good lunch but make sure to have a mint at minimum if you're planning on going back to the office. The hummus was also good and there was a generous portion, I needed more pita bread! I did feel that the price point is a bit high. The sandwich with a side was about $14. If you want a sandwich with a soup or salad will run you between $21-$24. Similar establishments have a sandwich that comes with a side plus a soup or salad for around $13. And for me, Kinzi was not any better than the place I'm referencing. Overall: 7/10

    Greek Sampler and Pita
    Jordan B.

    I'm writing this review stuffed to the brim full of Mediterranean food. This morning, as with most Saturdays, me and the old ball and chain were training to decide what to eat for lunch and this dude of mine says "Mediterranean food...I want hummus, I want olives, I want Turkish coffee." Say no more, love of my life...I have Yelp. First, I was not prepared for the prices. In today's economy, I was BLOWN AWAY at how reasonable their prices were. We got all this food, dessert and Turkish coffee for right at $35 (pre-tip.) We started with Turkish coffee (I saved mine until the end of the meal to eat with dessert and it was perfect drinking temperature) wanted to try a bit of everything so we got the Greek Sampler and the Gyro pizza. Everything was so fresh and flavorful. The meats were seasoned to perfection and juicy. The hummus and baba ghanouj were smooth and a perfect pairing with the pita, which managed to be slightly crispy on top and pillowy soft underneath which was both impressive and delectable! Dessert was a trio of philo dough temptations that balanced out beautifully with the richness of the Turkish coffee. We loved the food, enjoyed the cozy atmosphere and our server was very nice and tentative without being intrusive! Altogether, we had a wonderful experience and will definitely remember this next time we go back! PS...special mention to that gyro pizza, the mozzarella on that is special, truly a gem.

    Lamb Kabob Plate
    Elle M.

    TL;DR: Was looking forward to trying out Kinzi based on the reviews but there are much stronger Mediterranean restaurants around the KC metro for the price (recommendations at the bottom). If you end up trying Kinzi anyway, I'd recommend the gyros and the baba ganoush, which both had this great smokiness throughout. My friends and I came and ordered the Lamb Kabobs, the Beef Shawarma, and the Greek Sampler, which has baba ganoush, dolma, gyro, tzatziki, and hummus. Nothing was particularly wrong flavor-wise, but the lamb kabobs came out tough and dry, the dolma and pita were remarkably similar in appearance and taste to grocery store dolma (Trader Joe's) and pita, and overall I wished that there was more of everything. The price is slightly lower than other Mediterranean restaurants in the area, but the portions are much smaller than they appear across the board. Ambiance-wise, it was also a weird place, with a strange mix of décor and condiments (first time I've ever seen sriracha at a Mediterranean restaurant). The place was completely empty except for one girl at the counter who disappeared into the back whenever she wasn't bringing food out. No complaints about the service but definitely not a date night spot. Overall, not a bad experience but wouldn't come back. If you're looking for an alternative, I'd recommend Meddy's in north OP for something fast and easy or for something more authentic and local, Queen of Mediterranean (Lenexa), Holy Land Cafe (Lenexa), or Yafa Cafe (Overland Park).

    Gyro Sandwich w/ Hummus
    Allie F.

    I ended up getting this delivered, and it came perfectly! I got the gyro with lamb/beef gyro meat, hummus, and baklava. Everything was so delicious, the hummus is super creamy, and the baklava was a perfectly sweet and nutty bite at the end of my meal!

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    Jaden L.

    This was my second time to Kinzi. The lamb and beef gyros are delicious. It's the go to gyro that's close to me. The rice wasn't as flavorful as the 1st time, though still good. It is a family owned restaurant which is definitely a plus for me to support. Service was prompt. Menus were kinda stuck to the tablecloth but it could be the cleaner they used. I will go back to get another gyro.

    Mike O.

    On a recent visit to the Mission area of town, we were on the hunt for something yummy for the whole family... Enter Kinzi! Lots of great reviews, awesome location on Johnson Drive, and a super yummy-looking menu brought us here for lunch on a late 2023 Friday. The dining room is nice, comfortable, and clean - very standard fare for a strip mall setup. It's open seating inside, so we grabbed a comfy booth on the wall, and were promptly provided menus and waters. Three out of four of us ordered miscellaneous, myriad, Mediterranean meats and eats. Our "picky" eater always provides us a bit of a challenge. Upon asking, our waitress graciously agreed to a "plain rice-and-chicken" dish that the kitchen could whip up to satisfy his tastebuds. Perfect! All the food came out quickly, and was utterly, absolutely delicious! I asked for extra spice in my biryani, and I'm glad I did, as even with the "extra", it was what I would rate a moderate-mild level of spice. But, said biryani, falafel, all dips, gyro and rice were all fantastic! Our waitress appeared to be the only person working the entire dining room, so, while she kept pretty busy, it did make for slightly slow service at each table. Prices were on par with what you would expect - not high, not low. Family of four with entrees for all, one appetizer, and waters all around ended up at ~$75 including tip. Food = 5/5 Facility = 4/5 Service = 3/5 Ambiance = 3/5 Value = 3/5

    JoAnn R.

    Great authentic Mediterranean cuisine. The hummus and pita were fresh and excellent flavor. The saffron rice has a nice spice and flavor to it as well. Overcooked the lamb a bit to my taste but my husband liked it with the crunch. Great place to grab a gyro or a plate to go. Not a great ambience for dining room as it is old and dated, smoky from cooking but the service was really good.

    They charged me $6.99 for two, bite-sized pieces of baklava.
    David R.

    Prices are too high for the amount of food you get. Seven dollars for two pieces of baklava is too high.

    Natalie S.

    I really wanted to like this place. I am always looking to try something new! I ordered off of grubhub for pickup for an early dinner/ late lunch. I liked the hummus a lot! After that it kinda stops there. There's nothing nice about the ambiance of the restaurant, but I wasn't eating there so it doesn't matter to me. The worker I interacted with was not particularly friendly. I got an assortment platter. The baba ghanoush did not taste very good and was too lumpy. And then the meat was dried out and actually pretty gross. I don't think I will be back as I have my favorite places for similar food around town.

    Baba Ghanouj (to-go)
    Rachel H.

    Carry out review: Amazing Baba Ghanouj! It was so fresh and flavorful. I would have preferred a bit less oil though. :( it came with about 12 small triangles of pita. I could have used quite a few more for the amount of baba ghanouj. The service was quick and the employees were kind. However, the restaurant was a bit of a mess. Maybe they were short handed that night? About 5 dirty tables in the dining room. Also, the women's bathroom soap was out. But seriously - the baba ghanouj - I need to get back there ASAP for some more of that!! Lots of fresh food options!

    Spanakopita & Greek Sampler:
 
 Hummus, baba ghanouj, stuffed grape leaves, and gyro meat topped with feta cheese served with tzatziki.

    I love Kinzi! It might be a tie for #1 with 'Greek Cuisine', which also has great food of this type, but Kinzi maybe gets a slight edge, because I get the cezve (?) pot of turkish coffee at Kinzi, and a small cup of the Greek coffee at Greek Cuisine. I'm not complaining. :-) They are both great! Service is alway good, and very accomadating about to-go-containers.

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    Excellent Mediterranean food near KC! Some of the best hummus and falafel I've found in the area.

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    The curry dinner was lovely. My family chooses Kinzi any time that they have a choice.

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    So good! And the people there are always so friendly!!! We always have to get plenty of the pita and hummus because it's so good!

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    Lentil soup was excellent along with rest of meal. Humus was also really good. FYI, I'm usually a meat eater

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