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.

Pardon, vegan crab rangoons?! Crab rangoons used to be a favorite and go-to when ordering Chinese…read morefood so it was a treat to finally try a vegan version a decade later. I believe these are a unique offering at the OP location (by Oak Park Mall) so it's best to call ahead and confirm availability day of. But there are actually several vegan options - I ordered the yummy veggie stiry-fry with vegan general tso sauce. The service gets an A+ too - Kevin and Rebecca were delightful and helpful.

Bo Lings is something of a Kansas City tradition and since I was a little kid it's been one of my…read morefavorites. When I was a kid it was because I loved Chinese food and this is where my parents would go, and now as an adult it's mostly just nostalgia. Over the years I've found other places I like just as much, and some places in town that do certain dishes better, BUT there is just something about Bo Lings that feels comforting and that je ne sais quoi will certainly keep me coming back. This location in Overland Park is the closest to my house so it's the one we order from the most. They recently got into the delivery game which reintroduced them to me now that I'm in my kid era and very much too tired to strap two little kids into the car to pick up food when I can pay to have it come to me (I know I know kind of lazy but that's life!). At any rate, we ordered from here earlier this week and the moo shu was exactly how I remembered, I love that they make their own pancakes in house and they still are IMO the best ones in town, and the crab rangoon still slaps. Something else I love about Bo Lings is that they do a good job at staying consistent across all locations, which I imagine is not always an easy feat. At any rate, if you are craving Chinese food in OP Bo Lings will not disappoint!

I've been going to Bo Lings my whole life, plaza location especially. I've always loved it. Best…read moreChinese food in kc area. Service has always been great. I like to modern vibe. When I learned that it was bought out by Vinzant I was nervous for the future of this place. Nothing against Vinzant, just worried for the restaurant I love so much. I went like a month or two after they reopened and didn't love the experience. The food especially just wasn't the same at all. But it's been some time now. I've been back 3 times in the last few months--two work events and again tonight on my own. Whatever wasn't working before, is resolved. Loved my last 3 times there so that's why I'm writing my review. 3 great experiences, 3 great meals. I'm so happy to see Bo Lings plaza continue to be amazing

My son chose this spot for lunch, and overall, I'd say it was okay. It wasn't the best Chinese food…read moreI've had, but definitely not the worst either. The portion sizes were great and very filling, but the flavor just wasn't there for me. My son enjoyed his meal more than I did. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was great. Overall, not a bad lunch just not really for me.

I've been to a couple locations, but this one is my favorite now! This one specifically has so many…read moreamazing vegan options! Highly recommend the Gong Bao tofu and Cashew Tofu!! Thank you to Rebecca Clark for making more vegan options available here!

Years ago, Bo Lings food was as good as it gets. When I returned to Overland Park, I had high…read morehopes. It was good, but not great. The decor is very dark and an employee had a baseball cap on backwards dealing with customers. If it was a burger joint, it wouldn't be an issue. But it's not and no one dealing with customers should wear a hat of ANY kind. If I lived there, I would try it again. But I don't. I had a list of all my "Kansas City" favorites and Bo Lings was at the top of the list (along with burnt ends and fried chicken). This was not a home run - at least for me.

This little restaurant packs a big punch in flavor…read more Everyone's food in our party was very good.. No complaints.. (Even the guy that got sauteed squid ) I ended up with the General Tso's chicken and it was super crunchy on the outside and perfectly tender on the inside. It had enough spice and wasn't overly saucy. It really tasted like it was made with care. The restaurant was A bit plain looking but clean and the staff was attentive and got our food out pretty quick.

Good food, good people. We've both dined and ordered take out here and both experiences were good.read more

Excellent sushi and fresh fish . We did take out and pickup was super busy as was the restaurant!read more

I came here for lunch and was glad I made it just before the 3:30pm lunch cutoff. The staff was…read moreincredibly friendly and efficient. As soon as we walked in, we were seated right away, given menus, and our drink orders were taken almost immediately. I highly recommend the lunch menu. There are plenty of options, including sushi, sashimi, teriyaki, and appetizers. We ordered the three-roll lunch special and the sashimi. The sashimi was incredibly fresh and cut into thick, generous slices. The sushi rolls were also impressive they were large and packed with filling instead of being mostly rice. The food came out quickly, and the service was attentive from start to finish. Amazing food, great prices, and the excellent customer service.

We've been enjoying Dragon Inn for almost 40 years. In our opinion, there is no other Chinese…read morerestaurant in the KC metro area that comes close to the quality of food and great and friendly service that Dragon Inn consistently provides. We've moved out of the OP area, but still drive over 30 minutes for our favorite Chinese restaurant! I do wish they would join one of the delivery services (i.e. DoorDash) so we could enjoy their food more frequently!

Always perfect! We have been coming here for decades. Highly recommend adding this to your…read morerotation

Tucked away in a strip mall off 119th and Metcalf, is this small Chinese restaurant. Friendly staff…read moreand a big variety of offerings on the menu. While I only got food via take out, so I didn't get to experience the full ambiance, the food was super delicious. I will be back to try more menu items.

We have been carrying out from here for at least 5-6 yrs, but the food recently has gotten…read moreprogressively worse. Egg rolls were not good. Sweet & sour shrimp had no sauce on it. The beef & broccoli was of poor quality. We're done & not returning to this Chinese restaurant. There are plenty others to choose from.