Kansas City Restaurants

  1. Arthur Bryant's

    Savoring hickory-smoked brisket, pork, chicken or ribs at one of the BBQ joints around town is a must for any meat eater. Calvin Trillin calls hole-in-the-wall Arthur Bryant's 'the single best restaurant in the world.'

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  2. Blue Koi

    Take a culinary detour from the Bar-B-Q. This Asian noodle shop doles out dumplings, soups and bubble teas (many of them spiked with alcohol) with West Coast panache.

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  3. d' Bronx

    d' Bronx is a classic deli with 50 whopping hot and cold sandwiches to choose from, though the shining star is the crispy pizza.

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  4. Eden Alley

    Those seeking respite from KC's BBQ will find vegetable-rich dishes like vegan fondue and spinach-mushroom loaf. Located in Unity Temple's no-frills basement.

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  5. Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbeque

    KC's own style of BBQ is pit-smoked and slathered with heavily-seasoned vinegar-based sauces. Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbeque in Country Club Plaza is for people who'd rather dress up before dripping sauce on their pants.

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  7. Gates Bar-B-Q

    Another famous KC sauce shack is Gates Bar-B-Q, where it is assumed you'll want a frosted mug of locally-brewed beer with your hickory-smoked, sauce-slathered beef.

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  8. La Cantina

    La Cantina is a narrow place, makes a mean salsa tomatillo and has a pretty good bar. Brick walls and a press-tin ceiling lend this Mexican restaurant a friendly feel.

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  9. Westport Coffeehouse

    Westport Coffeehouse offers a peaceful place to chill out, away from the drag, and has good coffee and specialty teas. There is live music on weekends.

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