Visiting Volker, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Kansas City neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a sushi spot to a vegan bakery.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Volker, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Bob Wasabi Kitchen
Topping the list is sushi bar and Japanese spot Bob Wasabi Kitchen. Located at 1726 W. 39th St., it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 359 reviews on Yelp.
Bob Wasabi Kitchen serves fresh sushi and sashimi, including specialty rolls and sushi nigiri. On the menu, look for the Dragon Roll with shrimp tempura and kani salad, the Unagi Mango Roll with spicy tuna and mango slices or the soft shell crab tempura.
2. Room 39
Next up is New American and breakfast and brunch spot Room 39, situated at 1719 W. 39th St. With 4.5 stars out of 315 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Room 39 serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. On the breakfast menu, look for the Belgian waffles with hazelnut syrup. For dinner, look for the charcuterie plate or the pan seared walleye.
3. Mud Pie Vegan Bakery & Coffeehouse
Bakery and vegan spot Mud Pie Vegan Bakery & Coffeehouse, which offers coffee, tea and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1615 W. 39th St., 4.5 stars out of 299 reviews.
The bakery is know for their vegan baked goods including cupcakes, scones, muffins, cookies, bars and more. Ask about the gluten-free options and order something from the full espresso bar.
4. Meshuggah Bagels
Meshuggah Bagels, a spot to score bagels, coffee, tea and sandwiches, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 182 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1208 W. 39th St. to see for yourself.
The bagel spot offers a variety of schmears, including dirty martini, cinnamon sugar, plain, garlic & herb and more. On the menu, look for the sandwiches, including a bagel with whitefish salad or the bagel with salty lox.
5. Blue Koi Noodles & Dumplings
Check out Blue Koi Noodles & Dumplings, which has earned four stars out of 463 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Chinese spot at 1803 W. 39th St.
Blue Koi Noodles & Dumplings specializes in Chinese comfort food like dumplings, noodles and rice. On the menu, look for the wonton noodle soup, chicken curry or the pan fried dumplings with your choice of meat combination.
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