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Here are Kansas City's top 5 Japanese spots

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Published on May 17, 2019
Here are Kansas City's top 5 Japanese spotsBob Wasabi Kitchen. | Photo: Don K./Yelp

Looking to satisfy your appetite for Japanese fare?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Japanese spots around Kansas City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges.

1. Bob Wasabi Kitchen

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Topping the list is Bob Wasabi Kitchen. Located at 1726 W. 39th St. in Volker, the sushi bar and Japanese spot is the highest rated Japanese restaurant in Kansas City, boasting 4.5 stars out of 355 reviews on Yelp.

2. Boru Ramen Bar

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Next up is Ward Parkway's Boru Ramen Bar, situated at 500 W. 75th St. With four stars out of 306 reviews on Yelp, the Japanese, Korean and Chinese spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Friends' Sushi & Bento Place

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Volker's Friends' Sushi & Bento Place, located at 1808 W. 39th St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sushi bar, Japanese and Asian fusion spot four stars out of 220 reviews.

4. Prime Sushi

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Prime Sushi, a sushi bar, bar and Japanese spot in South Plaza, is another go-to, with four stars out of 177 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4980 Main St. to see for yourself.

5. Shio Ramen Shop

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Over in Hanover Place, check out Shio Ramen Shop, which has earned four stars out of 155 reviews on Yelp. You can find the spot to score ramen and more at 3605 Broadway.


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