8 posts tagged “sushi”
Last night my husband & I took a sushi class through UMKC's Communiversity. We had so much fun!
Even though we've had tons of sushi before, we got to try some new ingredients i've never heard of, or thought to put in a sushi roll. The teacher showed us all the springtime flowers that are edible-- like redbud flowers-- and put some in the rolls.
I tried real wasabi for the first time last night. I know now that all the restaurants I've been too haven't been serving real wasabi, because it wasn't near as powerful as what I had last night-- and it was good!
I had such a good time last night that i want to have a sushi party this weekend!
Kokoro Express for lunch, yum!
Clockwise from top: Beef & Aspargus roll, New York Roll (smoked salmon, cream cheese & fuji apple), Sunday Morning Roll (cream cheese, salmon, avocado-- deep fried!!)
On my quest for the ultimate sushi restaurant, I've tried two new places.
- Han Shin at 117th & Roe
This was a fancy-pants Kansas restaurant. The atmosphere was sophisticated, but the sushi was lacking. The rolls were loose and fell apart, and were very expensive. The food was good, but nothing special. The service was slow. - Hikari Japanese Steakhouse at 91st & Metcalf
I love this place!! This is my new favorite restaurant. The prices were extremely reasonable. The food was amazing, and the fish fresh. The staff was very friendly and fun. We sat at the sushi bar and the chef was excellent. He had a few special rolls not on the menu that he told us about. We ordered two of the special rolls- Crazy Lino Roll (fried), and the Tsunami Roll... both were delicious, but the Tsumani Roll was a work of art. It was piled high with panko and masago.
The chef told us that next time we visit, if we ask, he will make us a special that isn't on any menu-- just his creation du jour. On Friday and Saturday nights they serve free crab salad while you wait for your sushi!
For some time now, my husband and I (along with some friends) have been searching out sushi restaraunts in Kansas City. Its tons of fun to try new places, but we've gone to some not-so-great ones too. I've decided to compile a list of the restaurants i've visited to remind myself what's good, and to help others who want to try some great food. (and please, if you know of a place I haven't visited-- tell me about it!!)
Domo 6322 Brookside plaza, Brookside, Kansas City (816) 333-6315
This restaurant is a quiet, but fancy place in Brookside, MO (read: expensive). They have a huge selection of sushi and other japanese cuisine. The best sushi roll is the Sexy Mama, and other good sushi rolls to try are the Las Vegas roll & salmon skin roll. Ask for the dessert of green tea ice cream and fried bananas called King Kong. Domo has a good happy hour (1/2 price cocktails).
Kokoro Express 340 West 75th Street (at the northeast corner of Wornall Avenue), Waldo, Kansas City (816) 363-0678
This is currently my favorite sushi restaurant. Kokoro has a limited selection, and no bar, but the prices are unbeatable! Kokoro also features korean and japanese cuisine. Its the fast-food of the sushi world. Make sure to try the Sunday Special roll. Also, this is THE place to order nigiri if you like it (fish on a rectangle of rice)-- the prices are 1/2 of what others charge they are just as good. Oh, and the banana tempura for dessert is amazing.
Kona Grill 444 Ward Parkway, Country Club Plaza
While not a traditional sushi restaurant, Kona Grill features some excellent sushi choices on their menu. The best feature of the place is the happy hour specials-- select sushi rolls are 1/2 price from 3-7pm (they have drink specials too!).
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar 19800 E Valleyview Pkwy Independence, MO 64057 (816) 795-6808
While one of the pricer sushi restaurants, this is one of my favorite places. The atmosphere is great. The best sushi rolls are the computer roll, and the salmon crunch roll, although everything there is good.
Matsu Japanese Restaurant 427 Westport Road, Westport, Kansas City (816) 531-2602
Matsu has an authentic atmosphere, and was very busy when we visited. The sushi was good, and about average price.
Sakura 75th (at Nieman), Kansas City
Sakura is the last place we visited and by far the most fun. We were seated at the sushi bar, and in lieu of a menu and taking orders (which is an option if you sit at a table), a train runs on a track around the bar carrying various creations of the sushi chefs. You pay by the plate (at a fairly reasonable price), and get to sample a little of everything. This is definetly for the more adventerous. If you are open to trying new things, and don't require knowing what you are eating I highly recommend it.
Siki 601 Northwest Blue Parkway, Lees Summit (816) 525-4877
Out of all the sushi I've eaten, this is not the best place. While the prices were good, the atmosphere was not. The restaurant smelled "fishy" (not a sign of a good restaurant) and the place was dingy.
Wasahi Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar 328 NE 72nd St Kansas City, MO 64118
This is a fun little place north of the river. I've visited twice, and the people are very friendly. The sushi is good and fresh, and the prices are reasonable. They serve a wonderful Miso soup.
If you are interested in learning more about sushi, especially how to make your own, check out a mini-episode of Good Eats with Alton Brown.
What is your current obsession(s)?
Submitted by eijsr.
sushi. we had some for my birthday at Kobe's. then yesterday i was still craving it. I can't seem to get enough. We tried a new (for us) place called Domo, in Brookside. It was excellent. I can't wait to go back.
I'm also movie obsessed right now. In the last 3 days, i've watched 6 movies. and yes, i do have a life. ha!
