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The Best Asian Food in Kansas City

There are a lot of options for Asian cuisine in Kansas City: banh mi sandwiches, tasty curries, Thai noodles, ramen, hot pot, fried rice, shrimp and sweet potatoes, fresh sushi. And that's just a taste! Our food critics share their recommendations for the best Asian dishes in town. Plus, we get some advice on cooking Thai food at home from someone who grew up with it.

  • Pete Dulin, freelance food writer and author of KC Ale Trail
  • Bonjwing Lee, food photographer and blogger, The Ulterior Epicure
  • Danielle Lehman, Open Belly KC
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