This is the most thoughtful restaurant in the KC area right now. The ambience is a lovely Japanese…read morefarmhouse feel and the attention to detail is clear throughout the restaurant. Every menu item feels very intentional and well executed. The offerings on the cocktail menu are fabulous. Both the ube and lychee cocktails are delicious. My partner and his mom both had a sake flight, each offering was delicious and different in offering. If you like sake you will definitely find one you like with this flight! They both ended up liking a yuzu sake and split a bottle, the finish was sweet, crisp and perfect for the Kansas City heat. I started with an espresso martini, the coffee flavor was strong and sweet and I was a fan! During our meal I opted for a martini corner dirty vodka martini and as a dirty martini enthusiast I was very pleased and will continue to recommend! I finished off with a matcha martini that was sweet, creamy and smooth and paired perfectly with our tempura banana! Speaking of food, the star of the show, we genuinely had only good bites here as usual. We sat at the bar on the corner, it was a nice seat that captured the energy of the restaurant, busy but somehow tranquil. Our bartender was great as well as all the staff behind the bar and host stand! I especially appreciate the patience of our bartender, we came and ordered many rounds of small plates, (you should do the same!) and he was nothing but enthusiastic and helpful. To start we had some furikake fries and shishito peppers. There are a lot of exciting and multilayed dishes on the menu, I think these two humble sides though really pack a punch and show that everything on the menu brings it's A game. From there the food ordering escalated as everyone in my group was over the top excited. The stand outs for me were, the dry aged salmon nigiri, the toro hand roll, the crab apple roll and my group was especially blown away by the scallops and are still talking about them a week later! Noka is in my opinion, really bringing a new level of dining to Kansas City. I'm not over stating it to say it is one of a kind in this city and everyone should try to get in.

My husband and I visited Noka for our anniversary, and from the moment we sat down, it felt like an…read moreexperience rather than just dinner. First, the aesthetics are an easy 11/10. Every detail feels intentional, from the plating and presentation to the atmosphere itself. As someone who appreciates design, Noka absolutely delivers. Food-wise, there were two undeniable stars of the night: * Wagyu Nigiri (100/10) - One of the best bites I've ever had. Rich, buttery, perfectly balanced, and worth ordering every single time. * Crab Campanelli (11/10) - Absolutely incredible. Comfort food elevated to fine dining quality. If I came back tomorrow, I'd order this again without hesitation. Other highlights: * Filet (10/10) - Beautifully cooked, incredibly flavorful, and paired with perfectly prepared bok choy. Everything on the plate felt intentional. * Night Market Wings (8.5/10) - The quality was excellent. The sweet heat profile just wasn't exactly my personal preference, but that's purely subjective. If you enjoy spicy food with a lingering, slightly numbing heat, you'll probably love these. * Shrimp Tempura Roll (8/10) - Very good and executed well. * Tuna Roll (7/10) - Good, but it was the least memorable item compared to some of the standout dishes we ordered. Noka excels at creating a complete dining experience. Beautiful atmosphere, thoughtful presentation, excellent service, and several dishes that genuinely surprised us. For a special occasion, date night, or anyone looking for an elevated dining experience in Kansas City, it's absolutely worth a visit.

I visited during HH and ordered the hand-battered chicken tenders. It came with a side of house…read morefries and two dipping sauces - buttermilk ranch and maple Dijon mustard. Really tasty and came out steaming hot. Would definitely order again. Also ordered the chicken nachos. SHARE THIS! It's a really large order of nachos with a variety of toppings and melted Monterrey Jack and cheddar cheese. The chicken was nice and seasoned on this dish. Great service and the atmosphere was nice and moody. Kinda dark but there was a vibe for sure.

Our entire family had dinner at Yard House and had a great experience. The atmosphere was lively…read moreand welcoming, making it a great place for a family meal. Our server was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit. The food was excellent, and everyone in our group enjoyed their meals. Between the great service, enjoyable atmosphere, and quality food, we left very happy. We would definitely return the next time we're in the area.

Came in for dinner before taking the kiddos to see Forest Black. Our server, Chris, was…read moreknowledgeable and killed it with the recommendations. Despite it getting very busy he stayed on top of making sure we were good. The food was amazing and the drinks maybe even better. Will be back for our next concert.

great watermelon margarita, so refreshing. great happy hour options. bruschetta was also delicious.read more

I've only been a couple times, but.... Tonight we had Angie and she was amazing!! She mentioned she…read morewas newer not only to the restaurant but the area as well. We all adored her, she had great suggestions and an amazing attitude. She is an amazing addition to how good the restaurant already is!! Shoutout Angie!

Ambiance was amazing, my fiancé and I were able to chit chat while also observing the restaurant…read morewith little to none disruptions. We came during a "shift switch" if you may, and were seated with a PM server. It did take, more than I would consider "normal" to be greated, but the rest made up for that. She did do an amazing job of checking-in and providing water refills along with asking if we would need alcoholic refills. Overall I would 100% recommend this spot to someone else. Their sister restaurant Ragazza is just as amazing. Cheer!