Yasmeen Cafe
Visiting Yasmeen Café is a must for those seeking to experience the international diversity of Kansas City. Owners Abdul and Jija are originally from Somalia, but have called KC home for many years. Yasmeen Cafe is named after one of their daughters, Yasmeen! Try the chicken suqaar and Somali chai. It's a real treat if you go when they have hot sambusa.
Address: 1447 Independence Ave, Ste 117, Kansas City, MO 64106
Hours: Monday to Saturday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM (hours may vary) | (816) 216-1615 | |
KC Burgers
Come and meet your Somali neighbors at KC Burger! They sell burgers, but this east African restaurant has been a hit in the northeast among Somalis and many others for the past 23 years! If you want to experience the culture and food of East Africa, KC Burger is the place to go.
Address: 2300 E 12th St, Kansas City, MO, 64127
Hours: 8 AM-10 AM (816)7395793 | https://kcburgersonline.menufy.com/ |
Charritos Plaza
Charritos Plaza has been in business for 8 years. They make delicious authentic Mexican food, with astounding flavor. From tacos to tortas, come stop by and try it for yourself!
Address: 3831 Independence, KC,MO 64127
Hours: Monday to Thursday 11am-12am; Friday 10am-1:30pm; Saturday 10am-12am | (816)231-0338 | |
Nguyen Pho
Nguyen Pho is owned by Jack, the chef. He has 20 years of experience. He loved to cook back in his homeland, and he enjoys bringing his country's food to his neighbors in Kansas City. They serve a variety of Vietnamese soups, sandwiches and other dishes made fresh every day.
Address: 500 Grand Blvd KCMO 64106
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 9 AM - 8 PM; Wednesday and Thursday 9 AM - 4 PM; Sunday 9 AM - 7 PM |(816)569-2262 | www.nguyenphokc.com |
Somali Star Kitchen
This shop has large portions of spaghetti and saqaar. They also sell baked goods and tea. They originally started as a coffee shop, but they have grown, so they recently started serving full meals. They serve many truck drivers from all over the state.
Address: 1204 Brooklyn Ave, Kansas City, MO 64127
Hours: 8am-10pm, Sat 8am-11pm, Tuesday 24hrs | 816-282-8056 | |
Hamar Wayne Coffee Shop
Hamar Wayne has juices, smoothies, and meals. Chicken saqaar is one of their main dishes, and it is delicious. Be ready to spend a long time there, as many Somali men are ready to talk for an extended period of time.
Address: 2323 Independence Ave. KC MO, 64124
Hours: 7AM - 9PM | (816)659-7161 | |