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Check out the 4 most popular spots in Kansas City's Volker neighborhood

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Published on October 24, 2019
Check out the 4 most popular spots in Kansas City's Volker neighborhoodBob Wasabi Kitchen. | Photo: Aaron P./Yelp

Looking to uncover all that Volker has to offer? Get to know this Kansas City neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a sushi spot to a nail salon.

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

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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 376 reviews on Yelp.

Among the appetizer items, try the squid salad or the Haru Maki (a Japanese egg roll). Along with the sushi and sashimi, try one of the Bob Wasabi specialty rolls, such as the dragon roll, made with shrimp tempura. (View the full menu here.)

2. Room 39

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Next up is New American, breakfast and brunch spot Room 39, situated at 1719 W. 39th St. With 4.5 stars out of 322 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

Opened in 2004, expect to find specialties such as Kevin's artichoke toast made with two poached eggs on ciabatta and served with fruit, or try the brioche French toast and bacon. (See the full menu here.)

3. Supernatural Body Piercing

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Piercing and jewelry spot Supernatural Body Piercing is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1624 B Westport Road, five stars out of 87 reviews. 

4. True Nails

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True Nails, a nail salon, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with five stars out of 68 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1612 Westport Road to see for yourself. 


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