It's the Z-man. Z…read more Man. There is not a better sandwich anywhere in KC, America, or the world. Recommend eating anywhere but especially on a perfect late summer day at the ballpark.

I am off beef at the moment and was excited to see a porabella sandwich. It was delicious. The…read morecrispy onion rings on it make it delightful. The bread pudding tastes like a super cinnamon-y cinnamon roll that kicks you in the face with cinnamon. Soo good! We went on a Saturday with no wait, but after we ordered and sat to eat, the line started and went to the door. Highly recommend.

I really like this restaurant a lot. The wings are really great with great favour and is juice. I…read morefound the fries and tater tots to be pretty good too. The staff are really friendly and helpful throughout. I also like the inside of the restaurant that have a great theme to it. Overall, I will go back to this restaurant again.

My boyfriend likes to get the rib special here. A slab for $19 I think. He said they are pretty…read moregood especially for that price! We picked up to go but the restaurant looked clean. They had our order ready when we arrived. Ordering online was easy! I've gotten the salad which comes with ham and Turkey - $13. I added some brisket for an extra $3 making my salad $16. It was good and I got a large portion of meats. This will probably sound like a weird complaint but the turkey tasted very strong. It almost overpowered everything else in the salad. I usually like turkey but this was borderline for me. Everything else was very good. I think we will be back for the rib special!

An instant classic, especially for BBQ lovers. Joe's has an amazing selection of BBQ dishes and…read moresome surprisingly good sides as well. There are a few important things to remember, the first being that you better get there before 530pm during dinner. Limited seating, massively popular, plan accordingly. The food is definitely worth coming for. The brisket and burnt ends are my favorite, but the sausage and pulled pork are also really good. For sides, I would recommend the BBQ beans, jalapeño corn or even the fries. I think the atmosphere of being attached to a gas station adds something to the nostalgia, but the staff is the real star of the show. Everyone is super friendly and they really push people through. We love it here, and will be back again for sure.

We made a detour on a road trip to try some KC BBQ and everything online said we had to come here…read more The line was out the door and I can see why. I got the burnt ends which were SO tender and flavorful. The mac and cheese wasn't half bad either, super cheesy and creamy. The banana pudding is like a layer of sliced bananas, covered in the pudding, and topped with crumbed nilla wafers and chopped heath bars. Not how I like my banana pudding but the flavors were there. The food was served super quick too. If I'm ever back I KC, I'll definitely be coming back.

My girlfriend and I had an amazing experience here! The place was busy when we arrived but we were…read moreseated right away. The staff were extremely friendly and provided good food recommendations. I ordered the brisket and burnt ends, which ended up being some of the best bbq I ever had. We also got the desert trio platter and it was a perfect way to end a perfect meal. 10/10 would recommend!

Genuine great service and fun atmosphere. I was served by Christel who guided me perfectly on my…read morefirst visit here - I wanted good BBQ and she lead me to the Burnt Ends and the perfect selection of items to try. And Q39 is good value for money with hearty portions. I am very happy to have made the stop in for dinner!

Went with my brother to a Point & Flat (P&F) popup at Discourse Brewing on Wednesday night. We…read morehad brisket, Chicken wings, pork belly burnt ends and potato salad. All very, very good. Brisket was unwrapped near our table and was dripping juices - spice rub and doneness was right on. The meat was so tender and flavorful that I didn't really need P&F's BBQ Sauce- which was also very good and a bit different from traditional KC style sauce. Pork Burnt ends aren't my favorite but these were tasty, very well spiced and were complimented well by the P&F sauce. While I thought the brisket was the star of the show, the smoked and fried chicken wings were a close second to the brisket and seemed very popular with the crowd at Discourse. When chicken is smoked well, it carries the smoky taste throughout tender and juicy meat and these were smoked well. Can't forget Discourse Brewing, I tried their Used 8 track Dortmunder Lager. I like German style lagers and pilsners and this choice well complimented P&Fs BBQ. Before finishing for the evening I had a Platinum Label "I'm a Dinosaur" Helles - it was light and not too hoppy. I'd have both again. Wednesday is Trivia Night at Discourse and while I didn't stay for it, the place was packed an hour before trivia started. All in all a great evening. If you like BBQ, Beer or trivia or want to hit a trifecta - try Discourse Brewing on a Wednesday night!

Really good craft BBQ that is sorely needed in KC. Great things ahead and this is a 4+ review,…read moreleaving that final star for room to grow into. The brisket is really good, I didn't have a chance with ribs(pictures look fantastic) or burnt ends to give a more full review. The room to grow is the smoke. I wished for a stronger and more complex profile. The street/cheesy corn was incredibly refreshing.

This place is AMAZING!! It may seem a little pricey, but the quality, portions, and SERVICE are…read moreunbelievable!! As you walk in you're immediately greeted with a welcome and today's specials. Staff is honest and makes great suggestions. "To go" materials are easily accessible cause you can't really finish your meal (I mean you can, but you better carve out some time for a nap!). They offer catering for celebrations, parties, graduations, or anything you could think of! Place was very clean, and comfortable. While every bbq place in KC offers their own spin, many of which are great, this place just hits better!! It just feels like a small town bbq spot that is hidden; like a speak-easy of BBQ! Picture below is their 2 meat combo with 2 sides (ribs, burnt ends, cheesy corn and tallow fries) $26.

Did a little pick up for this order! Customer service was kind and super quick! I ordered a 2 meat…read moreplate (brisket and sausage), ribs, turkey sandwich, and banana pudding. For my sides, I got Mac and cheese, cheesy corn and potato salad. Turkey sandwich was good, per le bf. It had a good smokey flavor and wasn't dry! My brisket was also quite moist with minimal fatty parts, which is what I prefer. Sausage was ok, had to really chew into it. What I'm most disappointed about is the ribs. The ribs were good, but for almost $20, I got 3 pieces. They stated for the ribs plate, you'd get about 3 or 4, depending on the weight, but it would be nice to note that down somewhere that when paying $20, expect 3 pieces. Ive gotten double that and about the same price at other bbq spots, hence my disappointed and surprised when opening the container. Mac and cheese had huge shell noodles, which was cool but on the watery side. Potato salad was decent, got the job done but a little bland. Sauces are also on the tangy side, and if you're a sweet bbq sauce gal like me, it wasn't hitting the spot. Overall was nice giving a try, but will prob be going elsewhere for my bbq needs!

Food - Quick and tasty. Service - Well trained and…read moreattentive without being overbearing Ambiance - A dark and woodsy decor This (8/2725) was my 3rd or 4th visit. They've always impressed! Great chicken, and pork burgers\tenderloin sammies. C.strips are moist, cooked perfectly, and taste good w/o any sauce. Speaking of sauce, the have like 9 of them, ranging from ranch to above mango habanero! Imho, they're the best chicken strips in kc. Better than stroud's, slim.c, cane's. I have not been to all the places in kc that have c.strips, but as of this moment/day, they're my favorite.

Perfect chicken strips and tasty sauces. Plus the fries were great. Fun environment for lunch…read morewith Mario brothers game ( Nintendo) at the table. We will be back.

Tucked away in a small corner of Lenexa, Monkey King Chinese BBQ & Noodle Restaurant feels like one…read moreof the most authentic Chinese spots in the Kansas City metro area. Their menu consists of a lot of dishes, and some are quite unique .. you don't usually see items like bird's nest dishes at most Chinese restaurants around here except for maybe Bolings. Me and my husband visited on a Saturday night around 8 pm and really devoured our meal. The menu can feel a bit overwhelming at first, but you honestly can't go wrong with stir fries at any Chinese restaurant. For appetizers, we ordered chicken egg rolls, which were hefty and filling. For the main course, I ordered the chicken in black bean stir fry, and my husband got the shrimp Kung Pao chicken stir fry. We paired both with steamed rice. The black bean chicken was rich and earthy, with that deep, slightly funky flavor from the fermented black beans. It was very umami, salty and complimented nicely with the fresh, crisp vegetables and well-cooked chicken. I really liked it. The shrimp Kung Pao was spicy and tangy, with perfectly cooked shrimp (the fried shrimp covering was chefs kiss) and crispy veggies. Overall, we really enjoyed the food. The egg rolls were about $4 for two pieces, and the stir fries were around $17+ each. The portions are quite large compared to other places in the area, so the pricing seemed reasonable. For 2 main course dishes your bill could easily reach up to $40. Otherwise, The restaurant was clean, the staff was kind, and service was quick. It also wasn't too crowded when we visited. I would rate the service 4/5, mainly because we had to ask for silverware, condiments, and tissues separately. The food, though, is definitely a 5/5. Highly recommended! I will definitely return to have more dishes like beef chow fun, the soups and last, but not least BIRDS NEST!!

Went to Monkey King for dinner. It was good, but not quite great. We ordered the roasted duck,…read morecombo bird's nest, Hunan beef, salt & pepper calamari, and salted fish eggplant with chicken. The standout dish was definitely the bird's nest--it had the best flavor overall. The duck was a bit too fatty, and the calamari was heavily battered and greasy. Service was just okay--nothing memorable.