Our "Go To" Indian food when we're near MCI (Kansas City International Airport) and Zona Rosa and…read morecraving some authentic Indian food. The decor is relaxed with bronze and brown and always clean. Take a moment to look up at the ceiling and admire the decor. Our favorite dishes include the Butter Chicken, Lamb Curry, Vegetable Pakoras, and Saag Paneer. I appreciated being able to "dial in" our level of heat for the entrees to make each custom to our tastes. Service was outstanding from our initial greeting to the filling of our waters. We have eaten in, taken out, but have not tried the family dinners or the buffets, which we'll have to do on our next trip to KC. One caution - They are closed on Tuesdays. Overall, a great stop if you have a layover in KC or are near the airport.

We were pleased to see one of our favorite restaurants in Zona Rosa was still up and running after…read moreleaving this area 12 years ago. Everything still looked the same but perhaps looking a little older. The Tandoori Chicken was fantastic. We also had an order of butter chicken that was pretty good. Love the Naan and Mango Lasse. The service was timely and professional. It could probably use a refresh but the food is still quite good. They use to have an onion chutney to die for but apparently it's no longer available.

I wish I had pictures of the amazing food here. It's perfectly spiced, generously portioned, and…read moreprepared by a chef who clearly knows how to make customers happy!

Good shawarma; even better baklava. The service takes a while and it's kind dingy inside but I…read morethink that is what gives it character. I know they deliver from here so that might be a solid option. but the inside is kind of cool with images of the Mediterranean area from which their entrees originated. come on by and support this locally owned business.

Portia's Cafe (Feb 14, 2023)…read more Portiia's Cafe was not a planned visit while visiting Kansas City. It was my last day in Kansas City, and I was planning to hit the American Jazz Museum before flying back to Seattle late afternoon. As the airbnb area where I was staying did not have any fast food around, I had to decide on a breakfast place before the American Jazz Museum opened at 10 a.m. As I was traveling cheaply using public transportation, the 2 closest places to the Jazz Museum that's easily accessible and within walking distance to the museum were either Portia's Cafe or McDonald's. Bring a fan of diners, Portia's it was. It was drizzling that morning, and Portia's was a slight walk from the bus stop. Dragging my wet luggage into the Cafe, I was cheerfully greeted at the entrance and took my seat not too far from it. The waitress recommended some of the food and I sat down to observe life in the cafe. The place is old but very comfortable. A different area ( I sat near the counter in a booth) had many pictures and posters on the walls, and provided history of the restaurant, and more. The food came - a solid omelet with melted cheese and meats, a nice portion of hash browns, a fresh squeezed glass of orange juice and a cup of eye-opening coffee. It was on the greasy side, but that was exactly what I wanted as I intended to skip lunch before the late afternoon flight. The restaurant environment was lively, with many long term customers coming and going exchanging Valentine's Day greetings. Feels like "Cheers" in the day time - "You wanna go where everybody knows your name." After finishing my meal, I visited the other area of the restaurant to look at the pictures and posters. The younger waitress there told me stories of some of the pictures. I actually met Portia as well, the proprietor of the restaurant. So cool! Please have fun by visiting the place and enjoy some home style cooking. Shout out to the young waitress there who showed me around the photos and posters. I promised I shall write a glowing review, and here it is. Happy Eating !!!

it saddens me deeply a place where I've been having breakfast and sharing camaraderie not only…read morewith fellow patrons but owners and staff as well of the restaurant for 20+ years now (new staff- the younger generation in the family) has been rude, unprofessional, and uneducated, resulting in losing a 20+ year customer. I will NEVER step foot back in this establishment. SHAME ON YOU GRAND DAUGHTER- I never thought I'd be treated so poorly when 1 year ago the girls knew me well enough to know that I liked a 1/2 glass of milk but in a coffee mug. (I only came 3-4 xs a year but had been coming for over 2 decades) I am beyond disappointed & I rate this establishment w 1 star, only because I can't give them zero.

This place is small and cozy, I came here for dinner on a weekday, the place had a few people it…read morewas clean but nothing extravagant. Food was delicious we got a mixed appetizer and a mixed grill all the meats and sauces were so tasty, fresh well seasoned well cooked. They made everything fresh and it took some time but it was worth the wait because everything was so tasty. Staff was super kind and busy but attentive

I was finally able to check out Kari's and I wasn't disappointed. There's parking nearby for…read morecustomers. The space is medium ish with tables and booths throughout. When we first arrived there wasn't any music playing and it made it a tad uncomfortable. They did eventually turn it on and it was a definite improvement. Service was a bit on the slow side but I think there was only one person working and maybe another person who showed up later on. Everyone was friendly. I started with some hummus. It was good but there was a lot of olive oil on it. I really liked the grilled pita it came with. I also tried the chicken schwarma sandwich. It comes with fries but I asked to swap them for the lentil soup. I ended up with both fries and soup due to a mishap. The lentil soup was ok. It was a little different than what I'm used to. It wasn't bad but it wasn't my favorite. I did like the fries so I'm glad they were there. My favorite was the chicken schwarma sandwich. The chicken was super tender and had a slightly cinnamon flavor. It paired great with the garlic sauce. And the pickles were really good. I'm definitely going to return to get that again. I had a bite of the gyro meat and that was really good too. I want to try that one too!

Pork tenderloin, tater tots, and a Coke. One of KCs…read moreoriginals. Cash only and worth the trip.

If you know, you know... and if you don't, you NEED to discover Kitty's Café immediately…read more This place is an absolute Kansas City treasure and hands down one of the best hidden gems in the city. The star of the show is their legendary pork tenderloin sandwich, don't do pork you could get it in chicken or fish version!! . It's huge, perfectly breaded, crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor in every bite. But here's the secret: you have to get it fully loaded. The pickles, onions, tomatoes , and that famous house hot sauce take it to a whole different level. That hot sauce is pure magic -- tangy, spicy, and the perfect kick that ties the whole sandwich together. Every bite is messy in the best possible way, and honestly that's how you know it's done right. It's the kind of sandwich that makes you stop mid-bite and just appreciate how good it is. I definitely couldn't eat it all in one setting! Places like this are why Kansas City's food scene is so special. No frills, just incredible food made the way it should be. If you haven't been to Kitty's Café yet, you're seriously missing out. FYI it is a cash only!

Overall, the food was okay. The brown stew chicken was a bit too salty for my taste. The jerk patty…read morewas decent, and so was the rice and beans. The macaroni salad wasn't anything special.

I absolutely love Sankofa for it's cuisine and atmosphere!…read moreIt's like what I would imagine being at an island restaurant. On good weather days they have two patio areas to enjoy your meal while listening to the music. Even without their tasty spirited drinks you just want to dance and sway to the music. Great music beautiful bar hidden in midtown. Usually I get the Oxtails or Goat with sweet potato, rice and peas. But because I am watching my carbs I got the okra and cabbage. I was NOT disappointed. I cheated with some cornbread and a slice of lemon cake I intended to share but couldn't resist the other half of the slice! The guy making the food and drinks has an accent that makes you really feel like you are on some island. The women prepping the plates and packing taking orders is always quick and generally friendly.

Food is yummy! I came yesterday and got 2 tilapia filets for like $7 or $8 and they were delicious…read more Came with a small side of coleslaw. They also make desserts that look pretty tasty too. I've also gotten their fish and chicken combo and recommend it as well. Will be returning

Stopped in here while roaming the City Market, as we do on Saturdays. It was a nice reprieve from…read morethe heat. This is a counter service place with fast and friendly service. The dining area is very rustic but the atmosphere at the market is fun and there's great people watching. Loved the hummus and the pita was so soft and delicious, I couldn't stop eating it.

Chicken sandwich is OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! I've been thinking about it non stop since we left. Staff…read moreis friendly. Food came out hot and fast. There's the perfect amount of yogurt sauce to cool it down. Definitely top 10 best curried chicken I've had!