Curl up with one of these cozy dishes in Kansas City this week
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Kasey Carlson
Assistant Editor
Are you sick of the snow yet? So are we! If you're brave enough to fight the weather to find some food, you deserve a dish that is warming, comforting and, of course, delicious. Seek out these dishes from Kansas City restaurants for something perfect to dive into today.
City Breaded Chicken from Harry's Country Club
If you're craving something like Grandma used to make, a meal from Harry's Country Club might do the trick. The City Fried Chicken is a take on the country-fried version: A boneless chicken breast is lightly breaded and served with mashed potatoes, seasoned greens beans and, of course, country gravy. (Photo by Angela Bond)
Harry's Country Club, 112 Missouri Ave., Kansas City, 816.421.3505, harryscountryclub.com
Create Your Own Ramen Bowl from Mama Ramen
At Mama Ramen, you can build your ideal ramen bowl for a chilly day. Start with your choice of wavy ramen or rice noodles, your preferred broth and then your protein. You can then choose your toppings (seaweed and a boiled egg are included) and your heat level, depending on how adventurous you are feeling. (Photo courtesy of Mama Ramen)
Mama Ramen, 1513 Grand Blvd A, Crossroads Arts District, Kansas City, Missouri, 816.800.9000, mamaramenkc.com
Frito Pie from Lew’s Grill and Bar
Nothing says comfort food like a pile of chili, cheese and chips. Lew's Grill and Bar is known for its version of Frito Pie: Tater Tots loaded with Fritos, housemade cheese sauce, chili, chopped onions and sour cream. And while all of the components are there, we promise that this version is better than any you've enjoyed right out of the Fritos bag. (Photo by Zach Bauman)
Lew’s Grill and Bar, 7539 Wornall Road, Waldo, Kansas City, Missouri, 816.444.8080, lewsgrillandbar.com
Khao Soi Nua from Waldo Thai Place
If you've never tried khao soi, then you're missing out on some of the best that Northern Thai cuisine has to offer. This curried noodle soup is packed with egg noodles, beef, scallions, shallots, lime and cilantro and then is topped with crispy egg noodles for texture. If the broth doesn't warm you up, the heat from the curry will. (Photo by Zach Bauman)
Waldo Thai, 8431 Wornall Road, Waldo, Kansas City, Missouri, 816.605.1188, waldothaiplace.com
Kimchi Shin Ramyun from Sura Noodle Bar
If you're looking to chow down on something new that will keep you cozy at the same time, head to the Sura Noodle Bar pop up that Keeyoung Kim of Sura Eats recently launched inside Parlor Food Hall. The Kimchi Shin Ramyun features pork broth, pork belly, kimchi, shiitake mushrooms, roasted gim (roasted seaweed), a soy marinated egg and chile-sesame oil. Want to sweat out the chilly air? Add a "spice bomb" for $1. (Photo by Ashlin Wang)
Sura Noodle Bar by Sura Eats (located inside Parlor KC), 1707 Locust St., Crossroads Arts District, Kansas City, Missouri, suranoodlebar.com
Lasagna Bolognese from Ragazza Food & Wine
Ragazza is famous for its rich lasagna, and on a cold and snowy day, this dish is just what the doctor ordered. This isn't your typical freezer-section ready-to-bake lasagna; the restaurant uses two different sauces (Bolognese and red sauce) and two different cheeses (mozzarella and a Parmesan béchamel) between all of those pasta sheets. (Photo by Anna Petrow)
Ragazza Food & Wine, 4301 Main St., Westport, Kansas City, Missouri, 816.960.4744, ragazzakc.com
Moussaka from Paros Estiatorio
If you consider casseroles to be an American thing, you probably haven't met moussaka. A Greek staple, this dish layers ground beef, roasted eggplant, zucchini and potatoes covered in a rich béchamel sauce, which is baked until crisp. Order this decadent dish from Paros Estiatorio in single servings, or take advantage of the restaurant's family meals and order enough for six people. (Photo by Zach Bauman)
Paros Estiatorio, 10561 Mission Road, Leawood, Kansas, 913.544.1262, parosleawood.com
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich from Smash-N-Nash
Smash-N-Nash, a ghost kitchen concept from the team behind Third Street Social and Summit Grill, has a chicken sandwich that is sure to warm you up. This version of a Nashville hot chicken sandwich (crispy chicken breast, hot pepper oil, Nash Sauce and pickles on a potato roll) will not only stick to your bones, but it brings the heat in a handheld package. (Photo courtesy of Smash-N-Nash)
Smash-N-Nash, smash-n-nash.webflow.io
Spicy Beef with Rice Noodles from Pho Sai Gon
All three components of this delicious soup dish are perfect for a cold day. The steaming broth, spicy beef and starchy noodles all add up to a dish that will stick to your bones and warm you from the inside out. You can order as is or add some extra beef – sliced beef, beef brisket and beef meatballs are all options – or even add extra toppings such as a cube of pig blood or pig's feet on request. (Photo by April Fleming)
Pho Sai Gon, 14861 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, Kansas, 913.549.6420, phosaigon.cafe
Spinach Ravioli from Viona's Italian Bistro
Each bite of fresh ravioli brings a little bit of warmth, which is perfect for a blistering cold day. This version from Viona's Italian Bistro is stuffed with spinach and ricotta cheese before being topped with marinara sauce and creamy mozzarella cheese for a satisfying bite. (Photo by Anna Petrow)
Viona's Italian Bistro, 7933 Marty St, Overland Park, Kansas, 913.232.8818, vionasitalianbistro.com
Tom Kha from Baramee Thai Bistro
Tom kha is one most recognizable of the Thai soups, next to tom yum, and at Baramee Thai Bistro, they do it right. This version is made with lemongrass, makrut lime leaves, fresh chilies and galangal, then sprinkled with cilantro and spring onions. The balance of heat in this soup is sure to keep you warm throughout your meal. (Photo by Anna Petrow)
Baramee Thai Bistro, 1810 Baltimore Ave., Kansas City, Missouri, barameethaibistro.com
Kasey Carlson
Assistant Editor
Kasey Carlson is the assistant editor of Feast Magazine. She loves to cook, is obsessed with plants and is on a quest to try every bao she can find.
