Kabuki Japanese Restaurant
(816) 472-1717
2450 Grand Blvd Ste 110
Kansas City,
MO
64108
39.0828
-94.582
Neighborhoods: Near Downtown, Crown Center
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The Scene
Tucked away in the Northeast corner of Crown Center's lower level, Kabuki is often overlooked, although it shouldn't be. The nine seats at the sushi bar give a great view of the master sushi chef, who is always willing to instruct diners in the fine art of wrapping and rolling. If those prime seats are already occupied, Kabuki's traditional Japanese seating adds to the experience.
The Food
This is one of the finest sushi bars in town, offering both sushi rolls and sashimi (raw fish). Exotic tableside service is always fun and preparations include sukiyaki (stir-fried pieces of meat, vegetable and tofu), shabu-shabu (raw meat and vegetable that diners cook at the table) and yose-nabi (Japanese-style bouillabaisse). Miso, udon, tempura, even green tea ice cream give diners a taste of the exotic. The problem is making a choice.
User Reviews
alexpaints
January 26, 2009
Growing up in Kansas City, as a high school freshman, I began my first stint of gainful employment in 1985 (part-time) as a dishwasher for Jun's (then on 103rd & State Line). I was then first introduced to a delicacy known as sushi (unheard of in my peer circles at THAT time) and started my education in Asian cuisine. Arigato, Junsan for those heaping bowls of sushi we'd get from the overstock on Sunday nights. Since the mid-80's, I've certainly taken in my fair share of sashimi and maki, and aside from Nara (for you regular rollers, Koji and Fumi are like no other - 'you know what I mean') - the sushi chef's (and wait staff) at Kabuki are the friendliest bunch that you'll ever come across. The atmosphere is what you'd expect in a casual yet classy sort of way. Kabuki's prices match their decor, reasonable and the consistent. YOU SEE WHAT YOU'RE GETTING on the menu. Speaking of which, for you 'out-of-towners', if the menu or service should not meet your 'demands' - then feel free to ask for the boss, Ted-san (who's ALWAYS there) to make your current and next visit a pleasure. Shame on those for applying New York standards to my Kansas City budget and PASSION for that which is sushi.
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xrobot
January 20, 2009
I spent several years of my life living in Tokyo, so I know a few things about sushi. There are a lot of sushi places in the US that actually serve up a good roll, but Kabuki just isn't one of them. I ordered the "Sashimi and Sushi Dinner." First up was, oddly enough, a very generic American-style salad with Thousand Island dressing. Next was miso soup which was VERY bland - the restaurant had made no effort to disguise the fact that it is from the cheapest of cheapest powdered mixes. It was served lukewarm. I ordered one each of Kirin and Asahi beers - they apparently had only one size which stands in stark contrast to many other sushi places where you can get larger-size bottles. When the food arrived, it was immediately apparent that the sushi chef had little/no experience or dedication. Each roll was a thinly sliced speck of fish atop a wobbly sphere of rice. No effort had been put towards enhancing the presentation at all. Meanwhile, in all seriousness, the annoying Muzak in the restaurant blared out the theme to The Pink Panther. As mentioned in another review, all restaurant staff remained at the bar watching TV the whole time we were there. The only time the waitress paid attention to us was the one time she appeared to be headed to the bathroom in the back of the restaurant while taking a break from watching TV. Really, this place is overall pathetic. Judging by how uncrowded it was during peak dinner hours, it seems that most other locals have figured this out already.
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Anonymous
November 17, 2008
This is a great place to go if you are looking for a quick and easy sushi lunch. Even if you don't have time to sit down for an hour, it is extremely easy to call ahead and they'll have your food ready for you to pick up. The food is average price, and very tasty!
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Know Before You Go:
Sushi and shopping? Plan on a refreshing meal after perusing the plethora of shops Crown Center has to offer.
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Smoking Permitted:
Bar only
