Noka

Incredible!! We went for a birthday dinner and sat at the chefs counter. We got to watch the head and executive chef work and chatted with them, they were so kind and fun to talk food with. All the food was great, the Chicken wings, dry aged salmon nigiri and edamame toast were our favorite bites! Our mains of the burger and lobsterfish bisque were tasty but not as amazing as all the small plates! Drinks were good and the ambiance is amazing. Good background music and the sound of the other people talking wasn’t too loud. One of the best meals we have had in KC and we will definitely be back soon!

Had a booking for my sister birthday dinner. At first everything was fine. The food is good and the atmosphere is nice. However I only give it a 2 star b/c the service was bad. Not sure what happened but we felt like we did not get the service that we expected for the price of the food. Our servers never really come by just only for the food. She also forgot our birthday complementary dish. However, the guest next to us got theirs. Once she took our checked she never come back to our table. So we didn’t even have the chance to ask or tell her. Just overall we left the restaurant disappointed. For the price we paid we should have been treated better.

Somehow two years old and my friends are just now bringing me here??? I had never been, which felt irresponsible. We sat at the bar and the bartender was excellent. We went sashimi and nigiri-heavy, as one should, and the scallop nigiri sealed the deal for me. I’m deeply loyal to any restaurant that does scallop right. Pro tip do the brownie and the shoestring fries for dessert. A little salty and sweet action.

5 Star 5 Star!!! I just celebrated my 32nd Birthday here last weekend and I couldn’t be happier with the decision. Loved the intimate setting as soon as you walk in the "secret" entrance door. Stylish and Chic decor giving luxury vibes. The food is truly AMAZING and every bite was an experience of new flavors that I haven’t tried before. Our waiter was Angel and he went above & beyond to make sure the night was memorable. Awesome recommendations across the board and very hospitable. 🙌🏽 This place honestly beats out my favorite restaurants in Kansas City and I cannot wait to be back and try more! Thank you Noka!! ***Highly Recommended***

We love this place! Especially for special occasions in which our case was our anniversary. We found this place from KC DAILY because it was voted 1st for most beautiful restaurant. I fully expected a beautiful restaurant to be expensive, long wait, small portion with mediocre taste but this was a complete opposite. Yes the place was nice and creative with a very 'village' vibe with music playing everywhere (which I like). But what's most pleasantly surprising was the food, service time and diverse menu. Pricing wasn't bad either as you can find $30+ but also $16 entrees. Food was very delicious as in tasty with a lot ot savory flavors mixing Japanese / Asian with Italian dishes. And my favorite was how they distribute the delivery of appetizers so it comes out one after the other instead of having multiple dishes come out all at once mixing unintended flavors. Overall if it's your birthday anniversary or special get togethers, this place is definitely one you can try and won't leave with any regrets.

My wife and I had a wonderful date night here. They hung up our coats at the front and sat us down at our table right away for our reservation. They have a nice happy hour option for drinks and food. We took advantage and found the sichuan hot wings to be incredible! I haven’t quite had wings like that before in the best way possible. We shared some sides and entrees which all were very good. Dessert was delicious as well. We had the brownie and cheesecake options. The ambiance was very nice with calm lighting and the noise level was low that we could have a good conversation. The customer service was fantastic and they made sure you were well cared for. I’d come back here again and we plan to do so soon.

Noka in Kansas City is more than just a restaurant — it’s an experience. From the moment you walk in, the vibes are truly unparalleled. The lighting, the music, the energy of the room — everything feels intentional, elevated, and effortlessly cool. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to linger, whether you’re there for a date night or celebrating with friends. The food absolutely lives up to the atmosphere. The edamame toast with garlic goat cheese is a standout — creamy, savory, and perfectly balanced with a subtle punch of garlic that doesn’t overpower. It’s fresh, flavorful, and addictive. And don’t forget the fresh Thai coconut (Nokanut?) it’s incredibly refreshing and adds a bright, tropical contrast to the richness of the dishes… and you get to drink out of the natural coconut. Insane. Noka manages to combine style and substance in a way that is rare in Kansas City. Exceptional rustic Japanese ambiance, inspired flavors, and beautifully executed dishes make it one of Kansas City’s must-return spots.