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Kansas City, MO

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BanksiaSee Banksia Video ($$)
(305 ratings)

105 W 9th St Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 474-9935
banksiabakehouse.com
  • Beef & Cheesy Potato Pie
    low & slow braised Angus beef & gravy, topped w/ parmesan & provolone potatoes, baked in rounds of sheet dough; "flavor on top of flavor!" -Guy Fieri
  • Pork & Fennel Sausage Roll
    caramelized vegetables, spices & herbs, 1000-layer sourdough pastry, house sausage, rolled & baked; looks good
4.5 out of 5
305 ratings
est. 2013; Australian influenced cafe & bakery; open for breakfast & lunch, serving pastries, sandwiches & salads; named for a native flower of Australia
Blue Koi [CLOSED]See Blue Koi Video ($$)
(578 ratings)

1803 W 39th St Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 561-5003
  • Fire Bird (Chicken) Noodles
    boneless chicken sauteed w/ chili pepper, scallion & bamboo strips; also available w/ duck or tofu
  • Spicy Chili Pepper Wontons
    choice of meat or veggie...Guy got meat (of course) which is a mix of ground chicken, pork & shrimp; pan-fried-steamed & topped w/ pepper-vinegar-soy sauce mixture; looks good
  • Almond Asparagus Shrimp
    shrimp sautéed w/asparagus, garlic, mayonnaise & sun-dried tomato; served over noodles; topped w/ sliced almond
  • Pork Dumpling
    ground pork wrapped in dough & pan fried
4.5 out of 5
578 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 2001; Asian inspired time-honored dishes w/ a twist run by 2-sisters-and-brother spunky team; taking a modern approach to Chinese comfort food; Other Recipes: Ants On a Tree
Cupini's ($$)
(449 ratings)

1809 Westport Rd Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 753-7662
www.cupinis.com
  • Chicken Prosciutto Tortellini
    homemade tortellini stuffed w/ chicken & prosciutto in a marinara & cream sauce; looks good
  • Lasagna
    layers of fresh pasta sheets, lean ground beef, ricotta, Parmesan cheese, marinara & white cream sauce; everything made from scratch; looks good
4.5 out of 5
449 ratings
opened in 2003; father-and-son Italian restaurant...father used to cook for President of Italy & in high-end hotel chains; "very passionate about pasta" (from its website)
  • The Big "D" Sandwich
    a signature sandwich; brisket w/ onion rings & cheese in sandwich; looks good
  • Whole Smoked Turkey
    for Thanksgiving dinner; need to special order; smoked in hickory for 5 hrs at 265-degrees
4.5 out of 5
213 ratings
since 2007; w/ pink concrete pig mascot out on front; open Mon-Sat, 11-3; Other Recipes: Bread Pudding | Rancher Beans
  • Marinated Flank Steak Sandwich
    marinaded for 2 days in mixture that includes garlic, red wine & coca-cola; seared, braised & pulled; w/ horseradish cream spread
  • Posole Verde
    Mexican green chili chicken soup; looks good
4.5 out of 5
545 ratings
specialize in breakfast & sandwiches; goal is to provide "an atmosphere that is comfortable and relaxed with fantastic service and an ever changing array of fresh, high quality and seasonal menu selections"
  • Flying Jacob
    fried Gravlox-style chicken quarter; served on a bed of rice w/ curry & banana chili cream, banana chips, peanuts, & bacon; looks good
  • Wild Mushroom Strudel
    puff pastry filled w/ a mushroom mix of Shiitake, button, cremini, oyster, & Portobello, onion, carrot, celery & fennel cooked down w/ goat cheese; served w/ Aquavit cream & Glogg reduction; "the concentration of flavor is through the roof" –Guy Fieri; looks good
4.5 out of 5
246 ratings
[CLOSED]; chef/owner Katie MacLean dreamt of serving her family's Scandinavian cuisine to the masses since she was 5 years old; serving Scandinavian comfort food
PigwichSee Pigwich Video ($$)
(535 ratings)

20 E 5th St Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 200-1639
www.localpig.com/pigwich
  • Big Pig
    chicken patty topped w/ pulled pork & jalapeño pickles, ranch, pepperjack, 'Nduja all on an onion bun
  • Short-Rib Burger
    red wine braised short rib beef patty; served on a bun w/ tomato jam, aioli, mustard & iceberg lettuce
4.5 out of 5
535 ratings
since 2012; sandwich & butcher shop ("Local Pig"); locally sourced meats & gourmet sandwiches; guest appearance: Chiefs' head coach Andy Reid
PotpieSee Potpie Video ($$)
(483 ratings)

904 Westport Rd Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 561-2702
www.kcpotpie.com
  • Chicken Pot Pie
    braised chicken, pulled & served in bowl, topped w/ veggie gravy, puff pastry & oven baked; looks good
4.5 out of 5
483 ratings
since 2003; down-home comfort joint
Q39 ($$)
(5489 ratings)

1000 W 39th St Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 255-3753
q39kc.com/locations/midto...
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Kansas City, MO"
  • Burnt End Brisket Burger
    ground chuck & brisket patty topped w/ sliced burnt ends & spicy pickle slaw; smoked 5 hours, flavored w/ special brisket rub & homemade molasses BBQ sauce; looks good
4.5 out of 5
5489 ratings
est 2014; chef-driven casual restaurant featuring BBQ & a wood-fired grill
YJ's Snack Bar [CLOSED] ($)
(144 ratings)

128 W 18th St Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 472-5533
  • Dirty Rice
    it's a Jambalaya; looks good
  • Mexican-Style Fish
    tilapia w/ sliced banana & veggies & spices cooked in banana leaves
  • Mideast Plate
    prosciutto-wrapped cheese-stuffed dates w/ chorizo, hummus
4.5 out of 5
144 ratings
[CLOSED]; world-traveler making his favorites from his journeys; tiny joint that makes one or two items each day & something different everyday of the week...check website
B.B.'s Lawnside BBQSee B.B.'s Lawnside BBQ Video ($$)
(407 ratings)

1205 E 85th St Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 822-7427
bbslawnsidebbq.com
  • Barbecue Sundae
    layered baked beans, coleslaw, 12-hr smoked pulled pork & dilled pickle spear w/ BBQ sauce served in pickled glass jar
  • Battered Fries
    long-cut wedge potatoes, dredged, floured & fried
  • Burnt Ends
    beef brisket; looks good
4.0 out of 5
407 ratings
combines two great Kansas City traditions -- Barbecue & Blues (live music); rustic, roadhouse setting; NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer made a guest appearance
Belfry ($$)
(131 ratings)

1532 Grand Blvd Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 471-7111
  • Lamb Shepherd's Pie
    mashed potatoes topped w/ lamb gravy mix & served in bowl; looks good
  • Spiced Buttermilk Donuts
    w/ side of dark stout caramel
4.0 out of 5
131 ratings
neighborhood bar serving 20 draft beers; chef/owner Celina Tio was on The Next Iron Chef & won James Beard Foundation's 2007 "Best Chef: Midwest"
Brick ($)
(364 ratings)

1727 McGee St Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 421-1634
www.thebrickkcmo.com
  • Meatloaf Sandwich
    a top seller; meatloaf, pepper jack cheese, homemade spicy chipotle ketchup on wheatberry bread; looks good
  • Oklahoma Dog
    beer-battered deep fried hot dog wrapped in bacon served with onion and mustard
4.0 out of 5
364 ratings
owned since 1999; bar-like atmosphere; "elevated bar food"; stage for musical performances (bands, karaoke)
Char Bar ($$)
(1518 ratings)

4050 Pennsylvania Ave Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 389-8600
charbarkc.com
  • Burnt Heaven Sandwich
    signature & top selling sandwich; smoked burnt ends, smoked sausage, fried jalapenos, chipotle bbq mayo, creamy slaw, egg bun; looks good!
  • Cheesy "Hushpuppies"
    stone-ground grits fritters, beer blanc, jalapeno jam
4.0 out of 5
1518 ratings
southern-inspired smokehouse doing BBQ low-and-slow w/ 10,000-square foot Beer Garden features backyard amusements, such as lawn croquet, bocce & ping-pong
Extra VirginSee Extra Virgin Video ($$)
(521 ratings)

1900 Main St Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 842-2205
www.extravirginkc.com
  • Duck Tongue Tacos
    seasoned duck tongue & neck meat cooked in hot sauce, onion, cilantro, garlic & achiote paste then shredded & caramelized w/ scallions & cilantro before filling a deep fried corn tortilla shell; topped w/ pickled onions & queso fresco
  • Braised Pork Jowls
    poached then braised & caramelized pork jowls w/ amatriciana sauce from in-house cured pork pancetta, tomato sauce, onions, garlic & herbs; topped w/ pecorino & chopped parsley
4.0 out of 5
521 ratings
est. 2008; this lively spot for inventive Mediterranean tapas puts a unique take on exotic cuisine; also has a full bar & streetside patio; chef/owner Michael Smith won James Beard Award (Best Chef in the Midwest, 1999)
GrindersSee Grinders Video ($$)
(705 ratings)

417 E 18th St Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 472-5454
www.grinderspizza.com
  • Famous Chili Bomb Pie (Pizza)
    cheese pizza w/ tots, chili-cheese, and scallions located in the center of the pie; looks good
  • Bengal Tiger Pizza
    a crowd favorite; inspired by the flavors of Northwest India; pizza w/ rich green sauce topped w/ tandori chicken, real crab meat, hearts of palm, cheese and cilantro
  • Chicken Paprikash
    cooked by George Detsios (self-proclaimed "Hungarian Delight") who comes once per week (on Monday's?) to cook Hungarian dishes; looks good
  • Stretch Philly
    homemade pastrami & sliced rib eye, provolone, grilled onions & banana peppers
  • "Le Hog" Pizza
    "serious flesh feast"; creamy white sauce, 5 cheese blend, bacon, Canadian bacon, ham & meatballs; Casey got it "bombed" (w/ tots, chili-cheese & scallions topped in the center of the pie)
4.0 out of 5
705 ratings
est 2004; #101 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); formerly an auto parts store...eclectic atmosphere; owner/cook (and scupter) makes scuptures in back; American eatery known for NY style pizza, Philly cheesesteaks, world-famous Death wings & award-winning BBQ
  • Cowboy Junkie Burrito
    mesquite pork, chorizo & serrano peppers rolled in a flour tortilla, fried; served on spanish rice & topped w/queso blanco, spicy bacon pinto beans, pico de gallo & cilantro; "You know what that's lacking? Nothing!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Korean Pork Tacos
    marinated pork loin & homemade kimchi in grilled tortillas on baja slaw; topped w/ ginger drizzle, cilantro & sesame seeds
4.0 out of 5
405 ratings
founded in 2013; fresh taco bar & catering serving "not so traditional" Tex-Mex cuisine
La Bodega ($$)
(661 ratings)

703 Southwest Blvd Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 472-8272
labodegakc.com
  • Spanish Coffee & S'mores
    coffee liqueur, 151 rum, roasterie coffee, flamed cinnamon & sugar rim, homemade whipped cream; chocolate ganache, graham cracker crumble, house marshmallow, torched & topped w/ salt & Spanish olive oil; "ooey gooey heaven!" -Bev Weidner
4.0 out of 5
661 ratings
est. 1998; specializes in Spanish tapas & wine
Papa Bob's Bar-B-Que [CLOSED] ($$)
(98 ratings)

11610 Kaw Dr Map It!
Kansas City, MO 66111
(913) 422-4210
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Kansas City"
  • Ultimate Destroyer Challenge
    challenge: 6.5-lb (pulled pork, sliced pork, ham, turkey breast, hamburgers, brisket, sausage) sandwich in 45 minutes; no one has won; Adam lost
4.0 out of 5
98 ratings
[CLOSED]
Stroud's Restaurants ($$)
(463 ratings)

5410 NE Oak Ridge Rd Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 454-9600
stroudsrestaurant.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Kansas City"
  • Fried Chicken (Pan-Fried)
    signature dish: looks good
4.0 out of 5
463 ratings
SuccotashSee Succotash Video ($$)
(929 ratings)

2601 Holmes St Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 421-2807
www.succotashkcmo.com
  • Pork Hash
    slow-roasted pork w/ potatoes; served w/ 2 sunny-side up eggs, cheddar, black beans, verde & a warm tortilla
  • "The Modern Elvis"
    3 pieces of vegan french toast griddled in homemade vegan butter w/ caramelized bananas, organic almond butter & crumbled homemade vegan "bakon"
  • Pot Roast Sandwich
    w/ swiss, cheddar, caramelized onion, & horseradish mayo on sourdough
  • The Elvis Challenge
    3 lb Fool's Gold loaf in under 30 min; whole loaf of toasted bread filled w/ almond butter, homemade blueberry maple jam, 6 fried eggs, 6 slices sage Derby cheese & 12 strips of bacon; personalized Elvis-style cape prize; Casey won
4.0 out of 5
929 ratings
opened in 2009; eclectic, funky (fun) comfort joint; specializes in home cooked meals featuring local & organic ingredients, w/ vegan, vegetarian & gluten free options; Other Recipes: Peachy Swedes w/ Ricotta Filling
  • BBQ
  • Beef Brisket
    smoked for 12 hours; top seller
  • Ribs
    pork spare ribs; vinegar-based sauce
  • Burnt Ends
3.5 out of 5
1740 ratings
#14 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown);
Food War: Arthur Bryant's vs. Gate's... Arthur Bryant's won (4-votes-to-1); opened in 1930; iconic BBQ; long lines; known for its BBQ sauce; served on butcher paper w/ loaf of bread
Big Momma's Bakery-Cafe [CLOSED]See Big Momma's Bakery-Cafe Video ($)
(34 ratings)

2450 Grand Blvd Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 471-7441
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Cake Walk"
  • Caramel Pecan Pound Cake
3.5 out of 5
34 ratings
[CLOSED]
Port Fonda [CLOSED] ($$)
(530 ratings)

4141 Pennsylvania Ave Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 321-1131
  • Tacos de Quesabirria
    goat shank birria, 3 quesadillas, spicy consommé, onion, cilantro, lime, house salsa; looks good!
3.5 out of 5
530 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2012; authentic Mexican food served out of an Airstream trailer
Swagger Fine Spirits & Food [CLOSED] ($$)
(114 ratings)

8431 Wornall Rd Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 361-4388
  • "The Dead Texan"
    two Texas toast grilled cheese sandwiches with a 1/3 lb. burger, 1 egg, 2 slices of bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapenos, and peppercorn mayo in between
  • Suribachi Burger
    1/3 lb. burger patty grilled then tempura battered and fried, with Asian mustard, Sriracha Chili sauce, pepper jack cheese, wasabi coleslaw; looks good; #4 in Triple D's "Top 10 Burgers" (voted by viewers)
3.5 out of 5
114 ratings
[CLOSED]Other Recipes: Flying Monkey Chili
Kansas City, MO   (27 restaurants)    
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