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China Hut

➤ 4922 NE 81st St, Kansas City I-64119-8400, United States

Menu • Sushi • Lunch • Casual • Chinese

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"I ordered Steamed Dumplings (which were the best thing out of all this, those were good) Combination Fried Rice and Combination Lo Mein as well as a Small Hot N Sour Soup. Everything outside of the Dumplings were extremely Bland! I ended up adding my own Garlic Powder, Onion Powder and White Pepper to both the Rice and Lo Mein which made it taste the way it SHOULD have from the beginning which let me know they didn 't really add any seasonings (or little at best) when normally it 's Garlic, Ginger at the minimum! The portion is mostly Rice or Noodles and there is for sure some bits of Protein; More Chicken then anything and a few slices of Beef and 1 Shrimp in each. I went on a Friday at around 4 but I ordered in advance for pickup it was prepared on Time and it WAS Hot still actually surprisingly hot because I had stopped to get a Soda and Gas afterwards and it was all plenty hot by the Time I got home (about 10minutes) I appreciate that I didn 't have to wait and that the Food was Hot but if I wanted bland Rice Lo Mein that I had to season myself I could just buy some Frozen stuff from the Store and do that. I cannot put this as average because tbh I felt like I should 've just went to Panda Express and just got their Chow Mein (their Rice is awful tho, much worse than this place)"

Dragonfly Tea Zone

➤ 215 NE Englewood Rd Suite D, Kansas City, USA, 64118, United States

Menu • Tea • Wine • Ice Cream • Vietnamese

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"This is one of my favorite Boba places. They always have excellent not undercooked boba and the little coupons once in a while are an excellent excuse to stop in. Sometimes they are pretty busy and it can take a moment to get your drink but the shop is pretty small. Overall I like the atmosphere but it is a little too cramped for me to feel like staying there to work or something."

Lotus Hot Pot Grill

➤ 6591a N Oak Trafficway, Gladstone, USA, United States

Menu • Sushi • Mexican • Seafood • Fast Food

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"This place was recommended by a friend. It was not quite what I expected. I'm okay with the dated strip mall that it's in and even with the humble atmosphere of the place. There are a lot of divey looking places with great food. The premise of this place is kind of cool, but they have not done a good job at all and making the menu intuitive or even understandable. If you've never been there before you're probably going to be lost and you certainly aren't going to know what order or what quantities things come in.Looking around the restaurant everything looked pretty small portion-wise so we ended up over ordering. We ordered the recommended groupings of items (meats and veggies) which I definitely would not do again. Much better off picking the exact meats and vegetables that you want rather than relying on the groupings that they give you.Also, when it comes to the broths, my advice is just pick one and probably the first one on the list. Then you can add spices or sauces as you like. Instead we got two broths the first one on the list and then the second one which is basically a spicy version of the first one and then we got a bunch of spicy condiments that came with everything that would have turned the first one into the second one. So save some time and money and just get the one broth. Same save time and money and just get a few meat vegetable items to start. Things that you know you like. Then you can always order more if you still need to.My three-star rating is because nobody there was able or willing to really explain any of this at the restaurant. The menu doesn't explain it, the staff well extremely nice didn't seem to understand either. They didn't help at all with describing what the portions would be like before bringing them out. The broths basically taste the same and having one regular and one spicy honestly just ruined the regular one because the spicy one was crazy.I would eat here again, especially now that I know how things work and I could probably save $20 or $30 by only ordering one broth, taking the free sauces that come with a meal, and ordering the meats and vegetables al a carte. The food was definitely fresh so they have that going for them."

Giovanni's Italian Deli/pasta

➤ 6100 NE Antioch Rd, Gladstone, USA, 64119, United States

Menu • Pizza • Sushi • Asiatic • Fast Food

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"The food at this restaurant is great, which is why I always stop here when I'm in the area. I highly recommend the meatball sandwich. I suggest using the drive-thru, as every time I eat inside, there are usually tables full of adults, including what appears to be the owner, who are constantly complaining and using foul language, making the dining experience unpleasant. Although I hesitated to share this review, I feel that as someone in sales, I should mention that despite my previous recommendations, I now advise people to use the drive-thru. The negativity and unkindness displayed by the staff gives a poor example for their small business. They often criticize others but fail to consider how their behavior affects their own establishment. Furthermore, the lack of acknowledgment upon entering and leaving, unless you are a regular customer, is disappointing. The young girl working there was a breath of fresh air and I appreciated her kindness. Perhaps the adults could learn something from her. Overall, the service was mediocre, the atmosphere was lacking, but the food was still enjoyable. I give it a rating of 3 for food, 2 for service, and 1 for atmosphere. I would recommend trying the meatball sandwich. Lunch at this restaurant typically costs $10-20 per person."

Broken Rice Pho Com Tam Viet

➤ 6597 N Oak Trafficway, Gladstone, USA, 64118, United States

Menu • Cafés • Pizza • Asiatic • Mexican

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"This Vietnamese restaurant is the best in the city. It is family owned and operated, with two lovely young ladies serving as waitstaff. It gets very busy, especially on Saturdays and Sundays at lunchtime, so be prepared to wait - but it is definitely worth it. The pho broth is flavorful and heavenly, with the perfect blend of herbs. The woven rice plates, particularly the pork, are fantastic. The bowls are delicious and refreshing, and every appetizer is exceptional. Don't forget to try the house iced Vietnamese coffee with milk. The owner and their family are incredibly kind and hardworking. This restaurant is truly amazing - you must go."