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    Noka

    4.4 (163 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Left: Tuna nigiri with olive tapenade, salmon nigiri with lemon harissa and crème fraiche (yuck). Right: spicy tuna roll with truffle

    For starters, I looked into places in KC with a strong reputation for sushi. I come from the east coast which is hard to beat in seafood to begin with, but I know now why it stands far and away the best for sushi or sashimi. To interpret on sushi and sashimi, to me, is to respect the culture it comes from; and, of course the chef needs to add their own flair and interpretation to their creations. The worst of the night: toro handroll by far was the biggest disappointment. Toro is already hard to come by and a delicate slice of fish. To chop it up into ceviche style cubes and dump lemon on it completely ruined this. Not to mention it was disassembled in a molcajete, so I had to make the handroll myself which was so shockingly awful. Putting what was essentially a ceviche with a crema (?), that was nowhere described in the menu by the way, into a piece of nori myself for 32$ was my most humiliating choice of the night. The second worst was the salmon nigiri with another cream, in the form of crème fraiche, to the bottom of the rice. It just overpowered the subtlety of the fish and reinstated why cream and sushi do not mix for me. The sashimi I ordered was the albacore which said seared with cucumber and a "chili water" which was a green sauce dumped onto the plate. The albacore was over seared and did not spark any reminiscent idea of sashimi to me. Nothing close to raw and a little tough on the edges to chew. The star of the night and my only good choice was the scallop nigiri which was seared perfectly, melted in your mouth, and was delicious. Service was great they checked in regularly and were very quick to refill glasses and ask for additional ordering and just to see how I was doing. Ambiance was fine, however playing through an entire album of Frank Ocean the entire time I was there was a choice. Overall, the staff was friendly and I left full but there was a certain lack of appreciation for the subtleties that sushi and sashimi bring that would make me warn anyone coming here to look into other cooked options on the menu and not to spend a night at the sushi bar.

    Chef Amante making us a yummy hand roll.
    Jason G.

    I finally managed to remember to take photos of a few dishes this time at Noka, before shoving every delicious bite in my mouth! We reserved a spot at the kitchen bar and had the extreme pleasure of hanging out with chef Megan and head chef and owner Amante. Both are warm, friendly, down-to-earth people, and as you'd expect by the quality of food they crank out, they are super passionate about their craft. Chef Amante even whipped up something unique for us! A hand roll of toro with lots of yummy things - each bite had everything! A little sweet, a little sour, a little crunch and a little heat. It was perfect. Speaking of perfect I don't want to take away from the rest of the plates and entrees we had - they were all amazing... Pictured: mushroom roll, chef's hand roll, sushi taco (I could eat 6 I bet!), and their calamari. We also had the lamb entree and the tempura banana for dessert. No photos of those, sorry. After all that crazy delicious food, and being treated like an absolute rock star by the whole staff, I felt the bill I paid wasn't too crazy and worth every penny! If I absolutely HAD to say something poor in critique about Noka, my only note would be their dang door - in which I've seen a few people either stand a few seconds trying to find the door handle, or even try it, not be able to open it (it's heavy) and start walking around the building trying to find the entrance. It is a cool door though. My partner and I love Noka and we try to dine there at least once a month.

    Jansher D.

    Noka was great! A bit hit or miss with the food, but overall a great experience. The noodle dish with prawns was easily my favorite--super flavorful and comforting. The drinks were delicious, and the vibes are really cute and intimate, perfect for a chill night out. Service was a little slow at times, but nothing terrible. I'd definitely come back again, especially on Thursdays when they do half-off sushi--such a great deal. Their happy hour specials are solid too. Overall, a fun spot worth revisiting!

    Gretchen N.

    First time here this week and already want to go back. The staff were so helpful- point your GF options for me. We ordered six sushi rolls and the sake flight. The sake flight cam with a card describing the notes and what it pairs well with. The interior is stunning. The bar is picturesque. You have the option to sit at the chef counter or the sushi counter. They have fantastic long table for large parties. Tuesday is happy hour all day and Thursday evening is half price sushi. Another fabulous spot from Chef Amante.

    Night market chicken wings
    Lisa R.

    Eric R. and I had a very nice experience here last night. We came early sans resy to have a "pre-theatre" meal before the comedy show at Midland Theater. We sat at the bar and it was happy hour! I had a glass of sake which had yuzu and floral notes. Eric R. got a Sapporo on draft. We ordered the spicy tuna rice cakes with leek hay, toro tartare make your own hand rolls, sushi donuts, night market sichuan chicken wings, and the scallop nigiri. The food was all very good. I had no idea what to expect with the sushi donuts. They were like arancini balls stuffed with sushi rice and topped with salmon roe. The wings had a sichuan peppercorn dry spice blend with brown sugar and five spice powder. We asked for a dipping sauce and were given house made chili crunch for additional spicy deliciousness. The chili crisp had black beans in it too, mmm! The scallop nigiri was a delicious way to end as it was grilled and full of flavor. The menu is quite extensive and there are seasonal options so we would definitely return. Everyone at the bar provided excellent service too. The restaurant is beautiful! Also, there are purse hooks at the bar (but inexplicably not in the bathroom). You can make a reservation on OpenTable which is recommended for peak dining hours especially on weekends. Itadakimasu!

    Truffle tuna role, Crab Apple Roll
    Angelo A.

    Recently went for the half-priced Sushi on Thursday, but I definitely plan on going back to enjoy the impeccable ambiance, tasty bites, and friendly service!

    Sushi donut
    Megan H.

    This place was very unique with a great ambiance. I felt like I was in LA or NYC. The menu had a lot of creative items, but I wish the descriptions were a little bit better. For example, the sushi donut did not say it was fried or hot, we assumed it was just shaped like a donut. The burger was our favorite and half off on Wednesdays!! The furikake fries were also amazing. The sushi rolls were good but underwhelming. I also enjoyed the vegetable tempura. We were not a fan of the calamari. Service was good, but it took us a very long time to get a check. Our waiter was very nice and helpful but we were often looking around for him when we needed something. Overall, we will likely be back but maybe try some new dishes.

    Sara G.

    Somehow two years old and my friends are just now bringing me here??? I had never been, which felt irresponsible. We sat at the bar and the bartender was excellent. We went sashimi and nigiri-heavy, as one should, and the scallop nigiri sealed the deal for me. I'm deeply loyal to any restaurant that does scallop right. Pro tip do the brownie and the shoestring fries for dessert. A little salty and sweet action.

    Wife and I wanted a different place for our 32nd Wedding Anniversary. We normally go to Eddie V's, Capitol Grill, McCormick & Schmick's (excuse me if incorrectly spelled) etc.. We wanted to try something different for this occasion. We happened upon Noka. We were not disappointed! From the atmosphere/vibe, the decor - very suitable, the appetizers, salad, entrée delicious! The Cod, the steak, the sides.....outstanding. Our server Avery - SUPERB! This is a place that will become one of our favorites! People keeping secrets.....

    Brussels
    Tyson C.

    First off, great place for a date night very intimate, very upscale feel. menu was unique and had many options. Our waitress was very down to earth, helpful and kind. We got 6 shareable plates. The sushi was very good I was very excited about the gator roll, but because of all the hot sauce on the roll I lost taste of the gator. The truffle tuna roll was simple and delightful. The Calamari was cooked perfect lightly fried, had a good taste but you better like lime. The scallop pasta was pretty good too, you get 3 little scallops and the noodles seemed homemade. For dessert we had a very eye pleasing fried banana dish that was very tasty. overall great place, lots and lots of flavor in every dish some I wish they would tone down for my liking.

    Wagyu burger
    Sabrina S.

    This is my third time visiting Noka! Each time I like to try something different. This time it was Wagyu burger along with a horse feather! The burger was flavorful and the Korean bbq glaze made it even better! The staff were very kind and offered great menu suggestions for sharing among our group. The ambiance is definitely what makes this place a top contender to keep coming back!

    Alicia W.

    Very cute hidden gem, Its Japanese inspired, all the liquor is from Japan. Which made it more interesting for me. The drinks were amazing! Warring they do switch up the menu so if someone recommends something from here act fast! I came here for the salmon and it was no longer available. Bummer I know :( However the cod,wings and fried rice made up for it all! Highly recommend coming here . The staff was top tier with their hospitality, from the moment I walked in.

    Scallop pasta
    Rachel B.

    The ambiance at Noka is very nice and unique. The food could have been better especially for the price range. It was good but not great. The truffle tuna role was rather bland but the scallop pasta was better. The service was a little slow but overall good. A little mixup with sushi rolls but the sever was quick to fix it for us! My rating is truly 3.5, I just wanted the food to be better.

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