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.

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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 |​

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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. ​

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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!

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Address: 3831 Independence, KC,MO 64127
Hours: Monday to Thursday 11am-12am; Friday 10am-1:30pm; Saturday 10am-12am 
​| (816)231-0338 |​

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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. 

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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​

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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.

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Address: 1204 Brooklyn Ave, Kansas City, MO 64127
Hours: 8am-10pm, Sat 8am-11pm, Tuesday 24hrs
​| 816-282-8056 |

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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.

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Address: 2323 Independence Ave. KC MO, 64124
Hours: 7AM - 9PM 
​| (816)659-7161 |​

Other Ethnic Restaurants:
New Peking: 540 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111
Pine & Bamboo Garden: 10915 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Shawnee, KS 66203
ABC Cafe: 10001 W 87th St, Overland Park, KS 66212
Sichuan Dynasty: 7206 W 199th St, Overland Park, KS 66213
Mesob Restaurant: 3601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111
Awaze Ethiopian Eritrean Cuisine: 3415 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64111
Elsa's: 8016 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS 66204
Manila Bay Express: 6305 Main St, Grandview, MO 64030
Fruitopia : 3737 Independence Ave, Kansas City, MO 64124
Tikka House: 411 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105
Taj Palace: 1706 W 39th St, Kansas City, MO 64111
Taj Mahal Authentic Cuisine of India: 7521 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64114
Moti Mahal I: 7111 NW Barry Road, Kansas City, MO 64153
Moti Mahal II : 4113 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO 64111
Seva Cuisine of India: 8674 NE Flintlock Rd, Kansas City, MO 64157
Ruchi Indian Cuisine: 11168 Antioch Road, Overland Park, KS 66210
Ambica Foods: 9054 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66212
Shagan's: 14521 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66223
Zaman Cafe: 12236 W 87th St Pkwy, Lenexa, KS 66215
Tasty Baghdad Restaurant: 6433 N Prospect Ave, Gladstone, MO 64119
Queen Sweets: 4107 N Cherry St Suite C, Kansas City, MO 64116
Shawarmar: 23 E Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111
Yuva Eats: 14967 W 119th St, Olathe, KS 66062
Bawarchi Biryanis  Kansas City: 7284 W 121st ST, Overland Park, KS 66213
Desi Bites: 8542 W 133rd St, Overland Park, KS 66213
Kababesh Grill: 10142 W 119th St, Overland Park, KS 66213
Sohaila's Kitchen: 8750 Penrose Ln, Lenexa, KS 66219
Sudan Coffee Shop: 7811 N Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64118
Phikul Thai Bistro: 17 E 5th St, Kansas City, MO 64106
Baramee Thai Bistro: 1810 Baltimore Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64108
Sweet Siam Thai: 4130 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64111
Waldo Thai: 8431 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64114
Tasty Thai: 7104 NW Prairie View Rd, Kansas City, MO 64151
Bangkok Kitchen: 3934 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, MO 66103
Vietnam Cafe: 522 Campbell St, Kansas City, MO 64106
I Pho Tower: 3623 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111
Little Saigon Plaza: 6589 N Oak Trafficway, Gladstone, MO 64118
My Xuyen: 6920 N Oak Trafficway, Gladstone, MO 64118
My Village-grill Restaurant: 26 E 39th St, Kansas City, MO 64111

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