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Boru Asian Eatery - Kansas City, MO Japanese Restaurants
Boru Asian Eatery - Kansas City, MO Japanese Restaurants
Boru Asian Eatery - Kansas City, MO Japanese Restaurants
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BORU ASIAN EATERY

(4.9 Score)
500 West 75th Street,
Kansas City, MO 64114 Directions

Since 2017

Specialty:

✓ Spicy Miso Bowl ✓ Mushroom Bowl ✓ Boru Bowl ✓ Stir-Fry Ramen ✓ Spicy Teriyaki Ramen ✓ Beef and Broccoli ✓ Chicken Fried Rice ✓ Dandan Noodles ✓ Loaded Fried Rice ✓ General Oh Tso Good Chicken ✓ Veggie Fried Rice ✓ Sesame Noodles ✓ Japchae ✓ Buttered Ramen ✓ Chicken Ramen ✓ Crispy Chicken and Rice ✓ Sweet Miso Salmon and Rice

“Boru Asian Eatery provides a modern setting that serves some serious varieties of noodles, from soup to stir fry and other Asian eats. They feature spacious dining rooms and plenty of seating. Their menu features craveable dishes like spring rolls, ramen, bao buns, and crispy crab rangoons. The customers can choose from a selection of starters and shareables, including the sweet potato kimchi fries topped with pork belly, curry-lime aioli, and fried egg. Boru Asian Eatery has food happy hour deals, and happy hour runs 3-6 daily. The portion sizes are quite generous, so you could easily split it with friends. The restaurant serves great cocktails and offers a variety of vegan dishes.”

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Price:

Sharables
2X Fried Wings $14.00
Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps $14.00
Crispy Brussel Sprouts Salad $12.00
Crispy Crab Rangoons $12.00
Edamame $8.00
Gyoza $13.00
Honey-Hoisin Sticky Ribs $13.00
Boru Kimchi Fries $12.00
Shrimp Dumplings $14.00
Crispy Spring Rolls $10.00
Steamed Baos
Bulgogi Bao $5.00
King Mushroom Bao $5.00
Pork Belly Bao $5.00
Togarashi Fried Chicken Bao $5.00
Sushi
California Roll $9.00
Spicy Tuna Roll $10.00
Goon Roll $11.00
GG Roll $8.00
Add-Ons
6 Min Egg $3.00
Sd Bean Sprouts $3.00
Boru Broth $5.00
Sd Broccoli $5.00
Bulgogi $6.00
Chili Bomb $1.00
Confit Chicken $5.00
Crispy Tofu $4.00
Garlic Greens $5.00
Sd Hawaiian Chicken $5.00
Kae-Dama $4.00
Kimchi $4.00
Mushroom Broth $5.00
Pork Belly $5.00
Roasted Mushrooms $5.00
Salmon $9.00
Shrimp $8.00
Spicy Miso Broth $5.00

Discount:

20% Off on Online Order Every Wednesday

Contact:

(816) 541-3651

Mon-Thu: 3pm - 10pm
Fri: 3pm - 11pm
Sat: 12pm - 11pm
Sun: 12pm - 10pm

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Sama Zama - Kansas City, MO Japanese Restaurants
Sama Zama - Kansas City, MO Japanese Restaurants
Sama Zama - Kansas City, MO Japanese Restaurants
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11+ YEARS IN TBR
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SAMA ZAMA

(4.8 Score)
3906 Central Street,
Kansas City, MO 64111 Directions

Since 2012

Specialty:

✓ Yaki Udon ✓ Vegetarian Ramen ✓ Ramen Pork Topping ✓ Chicken Ramen ✓ Tonkotsu Chicken Ramen ✓ Miso Chicken Ramen ✓ Rice Ball Onigiri ✓ Steamed White Rice ✓ Teriyaki Don ✓ Fried Chicken Curry ✓ Pork Katsu Curry ✓ Veggie Rice Ball ✓ Salmon Rice Ball Shake Onigiri ✓ Veggie Korokke Curry ✓ Just Plain Fried Rice ✓ Beef Fried Rice ✓ Shrimp Fried Rice ✓ Cha-Shu Pork Fried Rice

“Sama Zama offers izakaya-style Japanese plates with wine, sake, and exotic sodas. The restaurant serves casual dining in an intimate, modern setting reminiscent of Tokyo's dining scene. They serve lunch and dinner every day and have a full bar. Many of their tiny, thoughtful dishes are inspired by family recipes and the creations of owner Erika Koike. Sama Zama specializes in authentic Japanese comfort food, and their simple dishes are ideal for sharing with family and friends. They make their udon noodles fresh in-house, just as thick as you want them. Sama Zama offers delicious happy-hour bites and a variety of flavorful vegan dishes.”

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Price:

Grilled / Stir-Fried / Deep-Fried
Garlic Mushroom $11.00
Teriyaki $12.00
Garlic Green Beans | Ingen Itame $11.00
Pork Cutlet | Tonkatsu $13.00
Cha Shu Spare Ribs $13.00
Beverages & Dessert
Soda $4.00
Calpico - Lychee $5.50
Calpico - Original $5.50
Ramune Soda $4.00
Calpico - Strawberry $5.50
Calpico - White Peach $5.50
Oi Ocha Green Tea $5.50
Sesame Balls $9.00
Kushidango $8.00
Bento Box | Carry Out Only
Tori Kara Age Bento $19.00
Tonkatsu Bento | Pork Cutlet $19.00
Chau Shu Ribs Bento $19.00
Veggie Korokke Bento $19.00
Appetizers
Steamed Soy Beans | Edamame $9.00
Chicken Salad $15.00
Fried Marinated Chicken | Tori Kara Age $13.00
Tofu & Edamame | Age Goro Goro $14.00
Potstickers | Gyoza $10.00
Miso Soup $7.00
Seaweed Salad | Wakame Salad $10.00
Fried Takoyaki $10.00
Shumai Age $8.00

Contact:

(816) 756-3600

Tue-Fri: 11am - 3pm|5pm - 9pm
Sat: 11:30am - 3pm|5pm - 9pm
Sun: 11:30am - 3pm|5pm - 8pm
Mon: Closed

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Kokoro Maki House - Kansas City, MO Japanese Restaurants
Kokoro Maki House - Kansas City, MO Japanese Restaurants
Kokoro Maki House - Kansas City, MO Japanese Restaurants
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KOKORO MAKI HOUSE

(4.8 Score)
340 West 75th,
Kansas City, MO 64114 Directions

Since 2006

Specialty:

✓ Edamame ✓ Gyoza ✓ Steamed Dumplings ✓ Spring Rolls ✓ Calamari ✓ Vegetable Tempura ✓ Steamed Rice ✓ Sushi Rice ✓ Crab Rangoon ✓ Chicken Teriyaki ✓ Beef Teriyaki ✓ Tofu Teriyaki ✓ Chicken Katsu ✓ Pork Cutlet ✓ Unagi Donburi ✓ Shrimp Tempura ✓ Yaki Udon ✓ Yaki Soba ✓ Miso ✓ Shoyu ✓ Tonkotsu ✓ Udon Soup ✓ Vegetable Fried Rice ✓ Chicken Fried Rice

“Kokoro Maki House is a Japanese/Korean restaurant that serves great sushi, Japanese, and Korean dishes. The restaurant serves large meals at reasonable prices. Their exceptionally talented sushi chef creates an inventive sushi menu with a spectacular presentation. All dishes at KC Sushi are made with fresh ingredients and prepared in such a way that high-quality flavors and nutrition are preserved. They have a great selection of drinks, including both American and Japanese sake and beer. You can come here for a special lunch or delicious Korean and Japanese dinners at night. You can also order your favorite food for carryout. Kokoro Maki House serves tasty happy-hour food, with happy hour running from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.”

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Price:

Regular Rolls
California $6.75
Spicy Salmon $8.25
Spicy Tuna $8.95
Shrimp Tempura $9.45
Spider $10.45
Philadelphia $8.95
Tuna $7.25
Salmon $6.75
Eel $9.45
Rainbow $13.95
Special Rolls
Caterpillar $13.95
Dragon $14.95
Alaskan Roll $8.95
New York $8.95
Sex and the City $14.95
Hot Mama $13.95
Yum Yum $9.45
Boston Roll $8.95
Kokoro Maki $13.95
Waldo’s Volcano $14.95
Sunday Morning $9.45
Beef Asparagus $9.45
Jalapeño Rolls $8.95
Seaweed California $11.95
Veggie Rolls
Vegetable Tempura $8.95
Vegetable $6.75
Avocado $6.75
Asparagus $6.75
Cucumber $6.75
Banana Tempura $9.25
Fantasy $9.75
Nigiri Sushi (2pcs)
Tuna (Maguro) $5.00
Crab (Kani) $4.50
Salmon (Sake) $5.00
Yellowtail (Hamachi) $5.50
Red Snapper (Tai) $4.50
Eel (Unagi) $5.00
Shrimp (Ebi) $4.50

Discount:

$1 Off for Appetizers & Any Rolls on Happy Hour Specials

Contact:

(816) 363-0678

Mon-Fri: 11am - 9pm
Sat: 12pm - 9pm
Sun: Closed

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BORU ASIAN EATERY REVIEWS

Ordered online on a Sunday night. Was ready within 25mins. Ordered the Mushroom Ramen, Friend rice and Brussels sprouts salad. The mushroom ramen is amazing. Lots of variety of mushrooms, two large chunks of crispy tofu and a soft boiled egg. The broth is tasty and dense. The fried rice is a great serving size and tasty. The Brussels sprouts were good but a bit dry even when the sauce was added. A great go to for ramen in Waldo. It’s packaged really well for take out too.

Great ramen soup! Pretty cool feel inside. Cool like Cool and the Gang, not cool temperature. The pepper on the table was a nice addition to the apps. It’s a special pepper, imported maybe? Never seen it before. Chocolate cake was a winner. They have Iced green tea, which usually only come hot. Very nice. Definitely a go to for a great meal and good vibe.

The ramen noodles are chewy and the 6 min eggs were perfect! Pork belly also good, the broth didn’t hit a home run for me, but it had the right salinity. Tart mango key lime pie!

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SAMA ZAMA REVIEWS

This place is great. That ramen is everything you want! Hot pot! Rice balls! Everything is worth the experience. If I were them I would increase prices to cover to-go containers rather than place a note on the table. Or be able to demonstrate compost efforts for waste. I would put the bring your own NA drink notification on the website. I would like to see more green/recycling efforts if patrons are forced to buy bottle/can/glass beverages. Design and experience were truly great. Adventurous kiddos loved it.

We found Sama Zama when looking for a quick bite. We wound up with a truly enjoyable meal of fresh food that was cooked well, served fast, and was absolutely delicious. This is the most authentic Japanese restaurant I’ve found in KCMO, and I will be back. Everything here was clean, orderly, simple and executed perfectly. They also have a nice selection of sodas and other drinks.

The edamame was delicious. Best fried chicken curry I've ever had! I got a second curry to go. Will definitely come back again, I can't recommend this place enough.

KOKORO MAKI HOUSE REVIEWS

I have gone here a couple times with my family, and the food, service, and environment is always top notch ! Lanterns offer mood lighting, and dark wooden tables and chairs are very cozy ! The service is friendly, attentive, and the food is delicious and high quality. Their new ramen bowls taste fresh, are creamy, have the perfect amount of meat, and have the tastiest egg. Their maki house and dragon rolls are to die for, I always enjoy this place.

Excellent spot for sushi right off Wornall! I loved the Kokoro maki roll, volcano roll, and the hot mama roll. The crab Rangoon was awesome too. I can’t recommend this place enough and being super close to it this will definitely be a go to in the future!

Came here for the first time with some friends. I definitely will be coming back! Delicious, well prepared, and great presentation. Best of all, reasonably priced. They have happy hour, $1 off ALL sushi. I recommend looking at the menu online before arriving since they have a variety of dishes & you order at the cash register.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

BORU ASIAN EATERY Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Experience: 8
Exact Services: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Variety of Menu: 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SAMA ZAMA Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Experience: 9
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

KOKORO MAKI HOUSE Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Experience: 9
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10