This is such a nice authentic Vietnamese restaurant. We went during lunch which is always a nice…read moreexperience. The food came out pretty quickly and with such a great taste! We got Vietnamese iced coffees, crab rangoons, spring rolls, and pho. The pho I had was rich in flavor for the broth. You can tell it was boiled for awhile. The noodles were cooked perfectly! Not soggy at all and had a good bite to them. The veggies were nice and crisp too! Crab rangoons, I have no ill words for them. Just a standard rangoon that was well made. Not oily at all. Their peanut sauce that went with the spring rolls was thicker than the places that I am used to. I must say I actually prefer this locations peanut sauce over the ones I have had in my home state. 10/10! Will come again.

We stopped by the new Vietnam Cafe in Overland Park for lunch, and wow--it was busy! The line…read morestretched outside the door, so definitely come with a little patience. The staff was doing the best they could to keep up with the crowd, and everyone was friendly and courteous. The food was good overall. The pho had a good, flavorful broth, and the hủ tiếu mì khô was also well-seasoned with good flavor. They accidentally forgot our sweet potato dish, but with how busy they were, we decided not to wait any longer. The cà phê sữa đá was excellent--the balance of strong coffee and sweet condensed milk was just right. The bánh mì was decent as well. The bread was perfectly toasted and had a nice crust, though I do wish it had a little more meat. Overall, it was a good lunch experience. I think I'd come back after the crowds settle down a bit so we can try more of the menu at a more relaxed pace.

This review is for the experience my loved ones and I had Saturday, February 28th. ^_^…read moreOnce again, apologies for how late my reviews are right now. Doing my best to keep up with everything.. But at least I'm able to post it now other than later. Life has thrown a Lot of me for sure. That awkwardly being included and whatnot, us girlies chose to have Thai food for lunch that day in between destinations and it was nothing But amazing! Everything was delicious and we all overate a bit now that I think about it. It's always hilarious to me when any of us allow ourselves to just Keep going. haha We all experienced food-coma for sure. Unfortunately I don't remember the name of our waitress, but she was super kind and welcoming. I hope to see her when I visit next time! I appreciate how private the tables and booths are in their restaurant as well. Privacy and space is very important to me.

Would have probably gone with 4.5 if Yelp let us do half stars. Was really good. We ordered tiger…read morecry beef, the pad Thai, and pad key maw. We also ordered a side of the fried rice. Portions were really big and food was really good. Pad Thai was hot and the pad key maw was mild. Hot was hot. But the mild wasn't spicy at all. Sauce with the tiger cry beef was a little spicy, but really tasty. Definitely have lots of left overs. Word to the wise, if you like it saucy, order with extra sauce. Will definitely go back. Our usual place is the Thai Place on 87th in OVP, but we live in Lee's Summit so Mali Thai is a lot closer.

I will absolutely drive from Blue Springs for this place without hesitation. Pho La La does not…read moremiss. The Vietnamese coffee is INSANE (in the best way) like strong, sweet, life-altering, I think about it later kind of good. I always get the vermicelli bowl and it's massive. Like...two meals if you have self-control (I do not). The pork is perfectly crispy and it's just an umami bomb the whole way through. Every bite hits. Also their online ordering is stupid easy, which I appreciate when I'm already mentally committed to eating everything in sight. Anyway, 10/10 worth the drive to Lee's Summit. I'm already planning my next trip

I've been wanting to try their Pho. Tonight we decided to come here for dinner. It's a small…read morerestaurant and there were a few tables open. After we got seated, waitress came to take our order. I ordered their medium size combo pho which consist of meat, chicken and meatball. My friend ordered teriyaki chicken. Drinks is self-serve and so is their condiments station. Their Pho is okay, just mediocre. Although service was good, I most likely won't be back. Nothing too spectacular about the place and I don't like the self-service on drinks and condiments.

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.

My wife, our 18-month-old niece, and I recently visited Broken Rice, and from the moment we walked…read morein, we knew we were in for a great experience. The restaurant was very nice--tastefully decorated with authentic touches that felt intentional and refined. The large canvas artwork added character without overwhelming the space. It struck a perfect balance: elegant but comfortable. The staff was attentive, welcoming, and knowledgeable about the menu. They were patient and accommodating, especially with our little one, which always makes a difference when dining out with family. We started with the sampler platter, which included fresh spring rolls, crispy spring rolls, and a variety of other traditional bites. Everything was prepared well--the fresh rolls were vibrant and clean tasting, while the crispy rolls had a satisfying crunch without being greasy. For entrées, my wife ordered the Vietnamese pork chop with the perfectly runny egg over broken rice. The pork was well-seasoned and cooked just right, and that egg brought everything together beautifully. I ordered the Bánh Mì and a bowl of pho. The pho had the perfect level of spice--balanced, aromatic, and comforting. The broth had depth, and you could tell it was crafted with care. The Bánh Mì was equally impressive; the baguette was toasted just right--crispy on the outside, soft on the inside--holding all the flavors together without overpowering them. What truly stands out is that Broken Rice delivers this level of quality without being overly expensive. It's a great value for authentic, well-executed Vietnamese cuisine. And most importantly--our niece enjoyed herself too, which says a lot. I would absolutely recommend Broken Rice to anyone looking for a satisfying, authentic dining experience in a warm and welcoming atmosphere

Pho chicken the chicken was very very chewy could not eat it !!! flavor was perfect What…read morehappened to the noodles not much quantity...shrimp vermicelli shrimp was cooked perfect flavor so so again not much noodles mung bean or rice noodles don't cost much we know we shop oriental markets so please add more noodles Spring rolls were semi fresh you can tell The difference between made fresh or premade and wrapped and set to The side many places do this sadly with a small amount of peanut sauce would return again to try other things but had several reduced stars , place was clean no outside seating wait staff not attentive to filling water on a ver Hot day

My grandma, who has since passed, always spoke so highly of Longboards and encouraged me to try it…read more I never got around to it while she was here, but I finally gave it a shot recently--and I'm really glad I did. The food was genuinely good, and now I understand why she loved it so much. There are so many wrap options to choose from, and I'm already looking forward to trying another one soon. It's also a bonus that it's within walking distance from where we live right now, which makes it an easy go-to spot. I'd definitely recommend checking it out--whether you're craving something quick, fresh, or just want lots of variety, Longboards has you covered.

I decided to try this place today for lunch via Door dash. I ordered the Thai chicken wrap and…read moregarlic potato salad. The wrap was flavorful with a little kick. It has chicken, veggies and rice. It wasn't able to finish it all but wow I'll definitely be ordering again. The potato salad lived up to its garlic name though I had to add a little mustard to it. I will have to check this place out in person to try another one of their wraps.

A very nice surprise found in downtown Excelsior Springs! Food was excellent and the owner took the…read moretime to explain thd offerings and make suggestions. i will certainly return here when in town!

Food : Everything we ordered tasted great. Pho, vermicelli, banh mi, viet coffee, egg roll, and…read morespring roll. Portions are moderate sizes. Pho only comes in one size but very tasty broth. My only critique would be small details. For example the Egg rolls are rolled weirdly. Tasted good but a little oily. For the vermicelli bowl if they cut the egg rolls and meat into smaller edible pieces that would be helpful. Service: Great service. The owner came and talked to us and educated us on the history of the business. He and the server were very friendly. Ambiance : Very chill and typical Viet restaurant vibes. Love that Excelsior has more asian cuisine. Will be back for sure.

Excellent red curry soup. One of the best I've had in Kansas City and Lee's Summit…read more The restaurant is very clean, and the staff is pleasant and prompt. 10 out of 10 experience.

Been coming to Thai Spice for years now and have always had good experiences but tonight's carry…read moreout was a pretty pitiful display. When I was picking up the order, a young man said "I can ring you up" and proceeded to hold his hand out. I asked to see my ticket before paying to make sure everything was right and he seemed put off by the request. When I got home, my wife's yellow curry had pieces of potato and carrot in it that were totally raw. Not soft or firm, but totally hard. My chili chicken was watery and the chicken tasted old and rubbery and the veggies in the dish were also raw. The most depressing part though was the crab rangoon. I know they are usually smaller, but I didn't mind because they always had good filling. This batch tonight was embarrassingly under filled and for $10 I would expect to at least get a quarter of my moneys worth in cream cheese. To make it worse we found a stray hair in the to go box with the crab rangoons. Again, I love this restaurant and they could've just been having a rough night in the kitchen and front of house, but I'm not sure if my $50 ticket is worth what I am getting anymore.