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Address: 1708 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: (816) 603-2228
Website: https://www.anjinkc.com/
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Reviews
Shayla Davenport
This is one of the most unique dining experiences I’ve had! First off it feels like you’re sitting at someone’s dinner table the way seating is. The seating was really unique and made it easier for the server to get around faster so we didn’t feel forgotten even though it was busy. We also were able to talk to the chef who explained the food to us and recommendations. Something else that I really enjoyed was the variety of foods. It definitely is more meat heavy, which normally I try to avoid because I’m scared of food poisoning especially with more exotic meats. But everyone was able to see what the chefs were doing so I was much more at ease. I was able to try foods I’ve never even imagined I would try. And they were all delicious. We tried chicken hearts, trout roe, catfish, scallops, etc.
probably not a place I would frequent because I’m not normally an adventurous person but this place has so much charm and character. I would definitely bring an out of state friend here to make them fall in love with our city.
… moreprobably not a place I would frequent because I’m not normally an adventurous person but this place has so much charm and character. I would definitely bring an out of state friend here to make them fall in love with our city.
Elizabeth Hunt Esco
The KC food scene just got better with the addition of Anjin, a neighborhood Japanese inspired restaurant. The space is gorgeous. It is warm and welcoming without being over done. There are only 20 seats, so make sure to make a reservation. The open kitchen allows you to watch all the parts of service. The staff is knowledgeable and open to answer any question you might have. You might even be lucky enough to have one of the chefs serve your dish with a little extra explanation of the flavors and process.
The menu changes so it entices you to keep coming back.
The flavors aren’t anything that you will get anywhere else in KC.
My favorites are the eggplant salad (the eggplant is cooked and then chilled, the texture and flavor make it unique), the chicken skewers (these change all the time and come in a set of 3), the goat curry (served with sweet potato and pickles) and the eel (perfect cooked eel with egg and rice).
They also have the best sake selection in KC. There is a flight so you try and learn, by the glass options and bottles. The menu describes the flavor and has charts that will help you learn the types of sake that you like.
Then there is the soft serve ice cream with all the toppings. The flavor of the ice cream and the toppings change all the time and every single one has been delicious.
… moreThe menu changes so it entices you to keep coming back.
The flavors aren’t anything that you will get anywhere else in KC.
My favorites are the eggplant salad (the eggplant is cooked and then chilled, the texture and flavor make it unique), the chicken skewers (these change all the time and come in a set of 3), the goat curry (served with sweet potato and pickles) and the eel (perfect cooked eel with egg and rice).
They also have the best sake selection in KC. There is a flight so you try and learn, by the glass options and bottles. The menu describes the flavor and has charts that will help you learn the types of sake that you like.
Then there is the soft serve ice cream with all the toppings. The flavor of the ice cream and the toppings change all the time and every single one has been delicious.
黎浩男
Apart from some imperfections of the food for my first visit, I’d say the popularity of this newest and hottest restaurant in KC is somewhat justified.
I very much liked the Japanese minimalistic decor of the restaurant. The restaurant also has its own set of cartoon mascots you can see throughout their prints, making the environment quite lively. (Stickers are available for sale). Loved the premium-smelling hand soap in the bathroom as well.
My comment on each dish:
Cabbage salad: The cabbage, fried anchovies, and caramel shards made this salad a carnival of crunchiness. A sesame-forward dressing with pops of mint and nuts also created an innovative and quite delicious mix of flavors.
Takoyaki: Made to order (you can see it as they make it) and loaded with tender octopus. This is fantastic for KC where the alternative is usually frozen factory-made balls.
Skewers: Nice flavors, and expectation well met for having them cooked on an actual charcoal grill, but at nearly $5 a piece, the serving size was very small, and I wish there was a bit more variety to choose from than just 3 fixed options.
Kakiage Tempura: Biggest source of disappointment of the night. Good flavor at first but became too greasy very quickly. The accompanying dashi for dipping was very mild (had to take a direct sip to taste the flavor) and was not bright at all to cut the grease. The dipping dish was very small and shallow that I struggled to meaningfully dip the fritter in the dashi. After one fritter down, I had to ask for a wedge of lemon, and I still couldn’t finish it. Even after leaving the restaurant with all the food in my stomach, I could still somehow cough up some greasy taste from the back of my throat. Not pleasant at all.
Fried Sakura Pork Collar Sandwich: The most abundant substance for the price to please a meat lover like me. The pork collar katsu is thick and juicy with a very light batter. Loved the thick-cut milk bread as well. I do wish they could load up a bit more katsu sauce to make the flavor a bit stronger.
Iced Green Tea: A bit too mild due to being very cold. Could use more tea leaves or a longer steep.
Pear & Ginger Ice Cream: Couldn’t detect the pear or ginger besides a little tartness, but it’s a very delicious soft serve. Not too sweet and very milky.
The staff were very friendly, and I’d like to shout out to Drew for his amazing service. I was quite full at the end, and asked if I could try just a bite of the ice cream, and Drew got me a small cup full on the house.
Despite some disappointment, I still quite liked the dinner. Hopefully the greasy tempura was just a flub. I’ll see when I can come back and try more of the menu.
… moreI very much liked the Japanese minimalistic decor of the restaurant. The restaurant also has its own set of cartoon mascots you can see throughout their prints, making the environment quite lively. (Stickers are available for sale). Loved the premium-smelling hand soap in the bathroom as well.
My comment on each dish:
Cabbage salad: The cabbage, fried anchovies, and caramel shards made this salad a carnival of crunchiness. A sesame-forward dressing with pops of mint and nuts also created an innovative and quite delicious mix of flavors.
Takoyaki: Made to order (you can see it as they make it) and loaded with tender octopus. This is fantastic for KC where the alternative is usually frozen factory-made balls.
Skewers: Nice flavors, and expectation well met for having them cooked on an actual charcoal grill, but at nearly $5 a piece, the serving size was very small, and I wish there was a bit more variety to choose from than just 3 fixed options.
Kakiage Tempura: Biggest source of disappointment of the night. Good flavor at first but became too greasy very quickly. The accompanying dashi for dipping was very mild (had to take a direct sip to taste the flavor) and was not bright at all to cut the grease. The dipping dish was very small and shallow that I struggled to meaningfully dip the fritter in the dashi. After one fritter down, I had to ask for a wedge of lemon, and I still couldn’t finish it. Even after leaving the restaurant with all the food in my stomach, I could still somehow cough up some greasy taste from the back of my throat. Not pleasant at all.
Fried Sakura Pork Collar Sandwich: The most abundant substance for the price to please a meat lover like me. The pork collar katsu is thick and juicy with a very light batter. Loved the thick-cut milk bread as well. I do wish they could load up a bit more katsu sauce to make the flavor a bit stronger.
Iced Green Tea: A bit too mild due to being very cold. Could use more tea leaves or a longer steep.
Pear & Ginger Ice Cream: Couldn’t detect the pear or ginger besides a little tartness, but it’s a very delicious soft serve. Not too sweet and very milky.
The staff were very friendly, and I’d like to shout out to Drew for his amazing service. I was quite full at the end, and asked if I could try just a bite of the ice cream, and Drew got me a small cup full on the house.
Despite some disappointment, I still quite liked the dinner. Hopefully the greasy tempura was just a flub. I’ll see when I can come back and try more of the menu.
Tera Wilson
Celebrated a great birthday at Anjin! The food was delicious, and I was very impressed with the staff and how attentive they were- shoutout to George for making a great evening even better! Of course the yakitori skewers were great but the yakisoba and beet salad is not to be missed either.
… moreAutumn Spadaro
Landed early in KC and powered through a full day of work and driving. Around 9:55 PM, I was starving and looking for something decent open late. Anjin popped up, and I grabbed a 10:30 PM reservation, it did not disappoint.
Even on a Monday night, the vibe was warm and welcoming. The staff treated me and everyone who walked in like regulars. Super friendly without trying too hard.
I ordered the tempura, the tomato salad, and the kanpachi. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and hit exactly right. The tempura was light and crisp, the tomato salad was bright and balanced, and the kanpachi? Clean, buttery, and absolutely spot-on.
Late-night spots with this level of food and service are rare. Anjin is a gem.
… moreEven on a Monday night, the vibe was warm and welcoming. The staff treated me and everyone who walked in like regulars. Super friendly without trying too hard.
I ordered the tempura, the tomato salad, and the kanpachi. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and hit exactly right. The tempura was light and crisp, the tomato salad was bright and balanced, and the kanpachi? Clean, buttery, and absolutely spot-on.
Late-night spots with this level of food and service are rare. Anjin is a gem.
Chad Tillman
Without a doubt a new favorite spot in KC has landed! Nick and Leslie have again brought a well thought out plan to bring a style of food in a perfect space. The Japanese inspired menu was full of delicious and incredibly prepared snacks! I had the shrimp fritters, dumplings and the tonkatsu.
Everything was perfect from the crispy battered shrimp and vegetables served with an equally amazing dipping sauce. The dumplings were served with a rich yet simple broth that was the perfect accompaniment. And the sandwich was a thing of dreams! Perfect layers of soft bread, egg salad and the tonkatsu was crispy, tender, moist and thick. All in one perfect bite it was absolutely the start of the show!
With good friend James Chang working the front the cocktails were flowing and the Sake list is a thing of beauty!
Only thing I regret was I came alone……
Next time I will work my way through the menu and report back!
… moreEverything was perfect from the crispy battered shrimp and vegetables served with an equally amazing dipping sauce. The dumplings were served with a rich yet simple broth that was the perfect accompaniment. And the sandwich was a thing of dreams! Perfect layers of soft bread, egg salad and the tonkatsu was crispy, tender, moist and thick. All in one perfect bite it was absolutely the start of the show!
With good friend James Chang working the front the cocktails were flowing and the Sake list is a thing of beauty!
Only thing I regret was I came alone……
Next time I will work my way through the menu and report back!
Mia
The atmosphere was awesome! I often felt like my server did not look towards me. It was nice to try new things like a smear of Koji. The sando was huge and good (some bites the meat was gristly). The skewers were okay, I thought they were offering seafood oysters rather than chicken oysters .. the hearts are springy and gamey if you’re into that. The $12 cherry and orange homemade softserve was skippable, the toppings are what saved it.
I noticed the menu doesnt change much based on old pictures. They played good Japanese music!
The good thing was I headed home with sando leftovers for breakfast.
… moreI noticed the menu doesnt change much based on old pictures. They played good Japanese music!
The good thing was I headed home with sando leftovers for breakfast.
Audrey Yazell
I’ve been to Anjin 3 times since it opened and each time it has been excellent. I had one of the best martinis I’ve ever had there and I really like the selection of sake. I’ve been served by Adam, Drew, and James and they were all so hospitable and made it a fun dining experience. The space is intimate but not too small, and it’s fun to get to watch the kitchen work right in front of you. The food is fun and delicious and specifically I can’t stop thinking about the eggplant salad and the tempura with all of the veggies and prawns. Will be back. 🙂
… moreArnica Pham
I’m not Buddhist but I achieved nirvana while eating the sauce from the noodles and clams. I’m no longer catholic but I ascended into heaven with the saints when I devoured the sammich. I think everyone deserves to feel the absolute bliss and euphoria I felt while dining at Anjin. 10/10 can understand why it took over a month to get a reservation before 9:00pm. Tbh I would be willing to eat here at 9:00 (when I go to bed) to feel that kind of high again
… moreRachel Fletcher
This restaurant does such a great job of creating an interactive dining experience. It’s not just about sitting at a counter—you get to see the chefs at work, learn about the food, and feel part of it all. That really sets it apart.
Between our group, we tried almost the whole menu. Here’s how I’d rank my favorites:
1. Hamachi with melon – fresh, clean, and perfectly balanced.
2. Cabbage salad – unique with crispy sardines and little caramelized sugar pieces that made it stand out.
3. Eel – simple but full of flavor, clearly made with care.
4. Eggplant with snap peas and peppers – really flavorful and well-prepared.
5. Shrimp & vegetable tempura – fun and different, still tasted light for being fried.
6. Tomato salad – fresh and tasty, though more straightforward compared to the rest.
Others in our group loved the pork sandwich, and for dessert we shared the sesame and strawberry swirl ice cream with fun toppings—it was the perfect ending, especially when they added a candle for a birthday.
Drinks were also a highlight: the sweet potato highball with plum liquor was amazing, and the mango-lychee mocktail (with vodka added) was so refreshing.
Overall, the food, drinks, and atmosphere all made for such a memorable night. I’d definitely go back!
… moreBetween our group, we tried almost the whole menu. Here’s how I’d rank my favorites:
1. Hamachi with melon – fresh, clean, and perfectly balanced.
2. Cabbage salad – unique with crispy sardines and little caramelized sugar pieces that made it stand out.
3. Eel – simple but full of flavor, clearly made with care.
4. Eggplant with snap peas and peppers – really flavorful and well-prepared.
5. Shrimp & vegetable tempura – fun and different, still tasted light for being fried.
6. Tomato salad – fresh and tasty, though more straightforward compared to the rest.
Others in our group loved the pork sandwich, and for dessert we shared the sesame and strawberry swirl ice cream with fun toppings—it was the perfect ending, especially when they added a candle for a birthday.
Drinks were also a highlight: the sweet potato highball with plum liquor was amazing, and the mango-lychee mocktail (with vodka added) was so refreshing.
Overall, the food, drinks, and atmosphere all made for such a memorable night. I’d definitely go back!