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Red Snapper
Category: Restaurants Asian Fusion Asian Fusion [Edit]
8430 Ward PkwyKansas City, MO 64114
Neighborhood: Waldo
(816) 333-8899
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11 am - 9 pm
Fri 11 am - 10 pm
Sat 12 pm - 10 pm
Sun 12 pm - 9 pm
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
38 reviews for Red Snapper
Review Highlights
"The smoked salmon rangoon appetizers were wonderful."
(in 4 reviews)
"The San Shan Jam Bong had an unexpected red broth."
(in 2 reviews)
"...all kinds of classic Chinese food choices that you would..."
(in 3 reviews)
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38 reviews in English
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Review from Tim S.
Kansas City, MO
2/1/2012
Let me just say that this place is a real diamond in the rough. The rough being its location sandwiched in a run down shopping center that still houses a Radio Shack? I didn't even know they were still in business.
This place is really great. I hadn't really heard of it until I moved right around the corner about 2 years ago but now i go pretty regularly.
I'll start by saying their egg drop soup is the best i've ever had. You may be asking "How is it possible to say one egg drop soup is better than another... it's like a total of 5 ingredients..."
My answer "I have no idea, but it's damn good."
The lunch options are a real steal in my opinion. I regularly go with a friend and between the 2 of us we'll have 2 cups of egg drop soup (obviously) and split a lunch entree, which is more than enough for us, and we'll be presented with a bill totaling about $12 bucks.
$12 bucks?!
Ya.. that's right. I'd say that's a pretty solid deal. That's cheaper than just about anywhere... and I'm serious when i say it's PLENTY of food.
Highlights include the House Chicken, Chicken Lo Mein, Pad Thai (a touch of heat... but not unbearable and for God's sake I'd wish they'd serve it with limes... and not lime wheels left over from rarely bought margaritas when i ask for them), and egg rolls. (nice to have an egg roll that tastes like what's inside it, not like fried wonton, fat, and broken dreams.
Also they make their own sweet & sour sauce which is different from the pink amniotic fluid you might be used to. Theirs is more golden in color and tastes of mango and citrus. It's delicious.
Anyhow, it's right up the road from the new Trader Joe's on Ward Parkway. Check it out... you could do much worse.
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Review from Matt E.
1/24/2012 1 Check-in Here
Presumably because a combination of their name being so similar to Red Lobster and their strip mall location, I had blown off Red Snapper for years. However, as time went on and it still remained, I figured maybe there was something worth exploring. Today I finally took the plunge. Verdict? While it certainly didn't blow my mind, it was sufficiently tasty. I'd go back.
They had a pretty decent array of lunch menus, like 8 or so. All were a "pick your own protein" type thing, and since I'm going vegetarian right now, I went with Mandarin Tofu. Now, when I heard "mandarin" I assumed it had something to do with the oranges, and I was wrong. It was some sort of dark brown sauce, sauteed with bean sprouts and broccoli. On the side was fried rice and a salmon rangoon (which killed me to set aside).
They have a lot of things marked as spicy, but they weren't. Here is how I figure these things out: I look around the dining room, and the more senior citizens I see, the less I believe them when they say something is spicy. My method worked here just fine, and there was minimal heat to my meal. It makes me question how bland the regular options might be.
Service was solid. When I ordered the tofu option for lunch, the server made sure to inform me that there was meat in the hot and sour soup and that I should consider switching to the egg drop soup. I very nice touch. Our waters stayed full. I had to ask for chopsticks, which to me is exhibit B in my argument that this place might be for older people. See, in my brain, old people like forks. Maybe I'm wrong.
Long story short: Lots of options for vegetarians, and they watch you to make sure you don't accidentally eat meat. Decent food, but not the most adventurous. Good service. If I was in the area I'd hit it up, but it wouldn't be a special trip.Listed in: How to be a Vegetarian in 30…
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Review from Joi B.
9/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
It seems fusion is all the rage these days and sometimes I have to wonder, what happened to having "just" Chinese or "just" Korean or "just" Thai. I mean, I'm kind of a fan of sticking to one thing that you do good.
OK THAT IS A BIG FAT LIE!!! I love fushion!! Look, I'm so effing fickle. I love having the option of having an avocado cucumber roll for an app and a Thai curry for my main, for example. Now, I don't believe Red Snapper has sushi, so I can't do that here, but I do appreciate all the options they do have, especially the fact that you can get almost anything made to order and with tofu as a protein option. The other night I found myself undecided between a Thai curry and a Chinese (? I think?) dish, and went with the Chinese because it promised to be spicy and I was in the mood for something a bit less heavy than a curry. I had a spicy tofu/basil/vegetable with jalapeno peppers and it was just as spicy as promised. I was extremely impressed with the amount of tofu that comes on the enormous plate of vegetables (perfect bamboo shoots, by the way! Never had them this good). They don't skimp on anything! And they honored my request to leave out the bell pepper. Another haven for those of us with dietary restrictions, too!
So great all around. The service was perfectly friendly and attentive, eveni if the bar was a bit backed up and our entrees came before the drinks. I wasn't terribly impressed with my cocktail (a cherry limeade that was just overpowered by what I believe to be grenadine). The decor is tasteful and refined and lends itself well to family/friends gatherings. I wouldn't call it the most romantic option for a date, as it's pretty crowded and loud, but AOK for those of you in need of a friendly place with good food and no "scene" BS.
Add in some apps for vegetarians and I'd be picking this place regularly for those times when I can't decide between Thai or Chinese, despite the fact that it's not that close to where I live. -
Review from Tom E.
Shawnee Mission, KS
12/14/2011
Went there for lunch on Saturday. First time there and we loved it: the atmosphere, the flavors, and the staff. Interestingly there were many Asians there in what is billed as Asian fusion. The portions were plenty, they had brown rice, and the dish presentations were nice! We will be back..:))
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Review from Lauren P.
San Francisco, CA
9/3/2011
My favorite thing on the menu is the salmon rangoon...soo soo delicious.
I also really like the house sauce (with chicken but you can get it with beef and probably other stuff).
This is a good place to go to during their lunch hours because it is cheaper and just as generous with serving sizes. The staff is always helpful and friendly and the food is always good.
If you are trying to find a Chinese place to go to and want something that actually has flavor (aka not P.F. Changs) then go here! -
Review from Marisa B.
I love this place. It seems to be a great standby for any occasion. We have done Mother Day, Christmas day, birthdays, family in town, week night random carry out, casual date night, etc. It just seems to work for whatever the occasion. The staff is attentive & accommodating, & the food is consistently good.
The portion sizes are more than enough. I always take home leftovers, & am thrilled to be able to do that.
The thing that makes me the most happy as someone with dietary restrictions, is that I can trust Red Snapper to make whatever dish I am in the mood for suit my gluten free requirements.
If you want your dish more spicy, this can be arranged. If you are not sure about "Pan Asian" & want to play it safe, you most likely can find something more generic (a traditional Chinese rice type dish perhaps).
I always hear that both the crab rangoon and the calamari are AMAZING here. I would not know this from experience (due to shell allergy). But everyone I have ever eaten with who has ordered either of those items has raved about them.
The signature dish the "red snapper" also seems to get a lot of praise. I tend to go with rice noodle dishes. The Pad Thai for example (which is quite tasty).
They even have a small bar, with happy hour specials, a variety of teas, & some desserts if you are craving something sweet.
We have never had a problem getting in. The space is super clean, (bathrooms are pretty cool), & our service has always been exceptional. -
Review from Meghan M.
3/24/2011
We went here on a Friday night. We were seated immediately even though the place was pretty full. Our waiter was very nice and helpful in aiding our decision making. The smoked salmon rangoon appetizers were wonderful. Nice twist on a standard. We ordered 2 snapper filets (one sweet & sour, one chili) and the beef phad thai. The filets were huge and good. Phad thai was good, but nothing too memorable. Atmosphere seemed very contrived and kind of lame, but I don't mind that too much. I thought the portions were huge and worth the money. It seems to be a budget friendly fish option if you can't bear the price tags of other "fish" places.
In short, good, not great. -
Review from Kc L.
Kansas City, MO
1/14/2011
Maybe my new favorite. I'm typically very reluctant to give five stars, especialy after only two visits, but this place is something quite special. It glows with mouthwatering authenticity and originality.
Flavor, presentation, decor, preparation, service, process, unique variety and quality are provided in a superb and relaxed manner that reeks of a most professional and gifted operator.
Did I mention that I love this place?
You can read the other posts for suggestions on meals. I believe you can sit down, close your eyes and point at the menu and a winning meal will soon come your way. As result, I won't comment on the food I have sampled, other than to say I am a downtown guy who is more likely to travel to Seattle or Charlotte than to go as far south as the Plaza, and I will be a Red Snapper regular at 83rd and State Line. -
Review from William B.
Kansas City, MO
7/31/2011
OK so I was going to go somewhere else...but on a Sunday...they were closed...I'll leave you to guess where that was/is.
I have seen this place many times, but only now decided to go. Am glad I did. Wasn't quite sure as to what to expect, but let me tell you it was a pleasant surprise. Close to closing time, but still had a full meal.
The smoked salmon rangoon was incredible. If you thought crab was good, wait till you try these. Instead of the traditional red sauce, these had a buttery, vinegary, lemony sauce that's hard to describe except as wonderful.
The Panko breaded orange roughy was something else...tender and flaky, served up with mini corn cobs, delectable mushrooms, carrots, and zucchini in a brown sauce.
Dessert topped it off: Honey banana tempura with mochi ice cream. simply unbelievable.
I had natural iced tea, unsweetened, from a bottle, served in a glass.
As for the atmosphere it was classy, yet down to earth and casual. The large fishbowl in the front was fun to watch while eating. The waiter seemed a bit hurried at first, but accommodated the late arrival. Overall, a place I had known about, but had never been to. The food and atmosphere are great--this is definitely a blend of different Asian dishes and drinks--all in one...and way above your typical Chinese restaurant fare. -
Review from Marie F.
7/24/2010 9 photos
My friend was feeling a little under the weather and I felt that soup and hot tea would be conducive to his healing. I had picked up a menu when I was at the Quizno's near them last week, so I knew these guys had what we needed.
We ordered the Udon and the San Shan Jam Bong soup. Having heard such good things about the Smoked Salmon Rangoon we ordered them as an appetizer.
The rangoons were served with a sweet mango sauce and a spicier (perhaps wasabi based) sauce. They didn't taste any different than a crab rangoon. I happen to like crab rangoon, but I was hoping for that smoked salmon flavor. Just wasn't there, but it's hard to compete with so much cream cheese.
The soup bowls are huge! The cost is 12.50 for each bowl, but you will not be leaving hungry. The bowls are big enough to share and I would recommend sharing if you plan on eating anything else. The Udon had peas, asparagus, baby corn, celery, seaweed, zucchini and 2 different kinds of mushrooms. The seafood amount was satisfactory. Very tasty broth.
The San Shan Jam Bong had an unexpected red broth. The dish is marked spicy and it certainly was that. Not too hot to eat though. The vegetables were napa cabbage, red onions, scallions, carrots, and zucchini. Satisfied with the amount of seafood in this one as well.
The hot tea was a delight because they bring you the hot water and let you choose your tea from a wooden case. Very swank. There were a couple of repeat flavors so there weren't quite as many as we first thought, but we ultimately settled on a tropical green tea. All the flavors were organic FYI. The tea bags are the pyramid shaped ones. We got three refills of hot water and that one tea bag lasted through them all. The China Mist Iced Tea is bottled, but is also organic and does not have HFCS. It's a black tea sweetened with cane sugar. The flavor was Tangerine Tea with Pomegranate Juice.
The server was pleasant and not over bearing. He was helpful when we were being nosy about what others had ordered and we just had to know what dish they were eating.
The after dinner mints are Lifesavers -- pretty fancy.
Too full for dessert, but the tempura fried banana will be mine. -
Review from David A.
Kansas City, MO
3/1/2010
If you're anything like me, when you're drunk you get really hungry. Not just normal hunger, a dark desire for the spiciest deep fried food available. I think the liver gets tired of taking abuse, and decides that your digestive and cardiovascular systems deserve some damage. Through exhaustive research I have determined that Kun Pun Beef from Red Snapper is the optimal drunk food (preferably cold leftovers). It's kinda like General Tso's but spicier with a more citrusy bite. You can also get it with shrimp, chicken or tofu, if that's your jam.
I also really dig the Korean items on Red Snapper's menu. The San Shan Jam Bong rocks hard, it's a spicy noodle soup with seafood and some veggies. I especially like the little bits of sea cucumber. Their kimchi is really good as well, I order a side with pretty much everything. It's odd to me that Korean food hasn't really taken off in KC, what with our love of everything barbecue.
The service is always great, and the interior is elegant enough to make you forget you're in a strip mall. Red Snapper has established itself as one of my go-to late lunch/early dinner joints to hit while shopping in the 'burbs, and it never disappoints. -
Review from Liz T.
Kansas City, MO
10/23/2008
OK I thought moving to KC MO would deprive me of korean chinese food but this place is highly recommendable
-CA wines
-really good fried dishes
-awsome jajamyen and jambong!!!
decor isn't too bad either ^ ^Listed in: TOP KC, MO SPOTS
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Review from Lizzie B.
2/20/2010
My boyfriend and I were looking for something a little different tonight and decided Asian fusion would be a good option as he was craving Phad Thai and I was wanting a little bit of Korean (kim chi at the least), so we decided to try Red Snapper based on average reviews here on Yelp! Needless to say (based on my star rating) we were a bit disappointed.
First off, while you get plenty of food; the prices ran $13-16 per entree on average (I felt this was a bit higher than I anticipated especially since they are not in a trendy area such as the Plaza or P&L). Better to find a hole in the wall that gives the same size portions at half price
Second, the dishes that are marked with an asterisk to signify that they are hot and spicy are not... at least not the Phad Thai or the Red Coconut Curry. Both of our dishes not only lacked ANY spice but were really sweet (yes I know Coconut curry is sweet by this was like pure sugar or a pina colada and again no spice) and seemed to be swimming in sauce. I think the rice that came with my curry was just your basic white/instant rice you buy at the grocery store. You can get better, more authentic and spicy Phad Thai for a few dollars less (or for half price of Red Snapper's if you get the lunch special) at LuLu's Thai Noodle Bar. or you could go to the Noodle Company.
The only saving graces of the restaurant was the atmosphere (good, romantic date night setting... but again can get as nice of a setting with better food at the plaza); decent service; and good Kim Chi... though you can buy a can of decent kim chi from the grocery store for the same price. -
Review from Kev L.
Kansas City, MO
10/3/2008 2 Check-ins Here
Best Asian restaurant in Kansas City when it comes to variety.
When you are a group of friends, it is hard to find a restaurant that can satisfy people's individual craves. Red Snapper does it and does it very well.
The ambiance of this restaurant can be a little intimidating, especially around lunchtime. Business folks in suits litter the place, however come dinner time the place balances out very well.
Let's start with the Egg Drop soup. It is not your typical Americanized version that is yellow, however it is a homemade concoction with sliced green onions and chunks of tofu. Trust me when I say I HATE tofu, but I will eat it in this dish anytime.
Their Smoked Salmon Rangoon is just divine. The flavor of real smoked salmon covers this dish perfectly without overpowering the cream cheese or wrapper. The only Rangoon in the world I eat besides theirs is The Thai Place.
The restaurant's menu is very large and covers a huge variety of items. You can also even order special dishes to your request. One of my friend's mom is Korean and she ordered a special red lava soup that was so spicy, it even shamed the Cajun in me. (That Place's Thai Hot got absolutely suplexed by this dish. Hottest thing I have ever tasted that you could actually taste the food)
Combine all of this with their super lunch menu (you WILL have leftovers) and you are looking at a place that lately fits the trinity of dining. 1) Taste 2) Service 3) Price.
Settle for nothing less. -
Review from ange t.
Nashville, TN
5/19/2010
Red Snapper is our go to when in a pinch for time and we need a good meal either take out or dine in.
My husband loves their curry dish. Yes, I do as well, but not hot enough for me. I have to agree w/another reviewer, some of the dishes are more sweet than hot like the menu suggests. I find it odd when restaurants don't believe it when you ask for hot!
The pad thai is definately on the sweet side.
I love the options. Great menu, good service, nice atmoshere.
We love it! -
Review from Garrett N.
Kansas City, MO
Updated - 3/12/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Consistently great food & service. Excellent lunch specials include entree, steamed or fried rice, choice of soup & the best crab rangoon in town! My favorite entrees are the Polynesian deep-fried sweet & sour chicken & the stir-fried black bean chicken.
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3/30/2010
Great food, a nice variety of menu choices & friendly, fast service make this one of my favorite… Read more »
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Review from Khoa N.
Kansas City, MO
7/25/2010
I've only eaten here once so this review is biased towards that experience. The first bite I took was awesome!! But then as I ate, I think my taste buds became overwhelmed and it stopped tasting good. Plus it gave me a bit of a stomach ache. My husband and I had two stir-fry dishes: Kung Pao and Spicy Basil Stir-Fry. I liked the Basil dish better, but again too overwhelming.
Pros: The serving size was huge! So enough to take home.
Cons: I was so Kung Pao-outed that I just threw away the leftovers. -
Review from Adam C.
Shawnee Mission, KS
10/18/2008
Red Snapper is what I would call an upscale Chinese restaurant- yes I know, your brain is confuse right now, mine was too at first. When you walk in, Red Snapper is a very clean, very nice, restaurant. There are bubble-shaped fish tanks that great you, and an attractive and friendly hostess to seat you.
When you get to the menu, you have all kinds of classic Chinese food choices that you would find at any dragon-whatever Chinese restaurant, but there are all kinds of other options, including salads and tofu dishes.
The food is fantastic and tastes like regular Chinese food, but better. I don't know if they use better ingredients, higher-quality meats, or if it just the upscale setting (upscale for a Chinese restaurant keep in mind, may simply qualify as not being "Asian gaudy"). If there is one thing this restaurant does have in common with other Chinese dining establishments are the awkwardly high prices. Be prepared to pay for your dinner, but don't worry you generally always have enough to take home with you- so you really paying for to meals. That's how I look at it- it helps a little. -
Review from Jen Y.
Kansas City, MO
12/7/2010
Red Snapper is a fantastic place. Great selection of the pan asian variety. Good for vegetarians as there are tofu dishes, which are very good. I have no complaints about this place. I've frequented it a few times for lunch with co-workers. Love the ambiance of the place too.
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Review from C L.
Olathe, KS
1/16/2011
My second visit here was last weekend. I have waited a week to write this review so I could calm down and be fair to the place. Why? I know they serve great food, but this last waiter was a piece of terd. More on that later. Let me talk about the food.
On our first visit (sometime last Spring):
Steamed Red Snapper - this was near perfection. The fish was flaky tastiness. And though I have no problem with a fishy fish, this was all the mild glory you'd expect to taste from this fleshy white fish. The soy/red pepper flake sauce that surrounded the fully-intact red beauty was exactly what you would expect to get at a Chinese-Korean restaurant. I will admit it was faintly bland, but honestly, I would order it again. I don't know of another KC place that serves anything close. If you do, please enlighten a sister! If you have never eaten fish off the bone or seen skin or eyes on a fish, you probably ought not order this.
Sea Cucumber - overpriced, but a nice occasional splurge. This dish isn't for the faint of heart. I'd been eating this fat ocean worm since I was a kid. Not till I was an adult did I realize it's one of the ugliest creatures on the planet. Still, I love the way it squishes around in my mouth. The portion was rather small, and the sauce (though good) was just the traditional Chinese brown ginger-garlic sauce. However, you can't get this fine delicacy just anywhere, and I enjoyed it.
Our second visit:
Jjam Bong - they do it magnificently. Really, there's no way around it; it was divine. Rich, spicy broth with just enough seafood. I don't even love shrimp, but I found the shrimp in here to be particularly good. I gave the two mussels to my kid, so I didn't get to sample those. The calamari was skinned and not rubbery (both very rare at Asian places), and they did the whole criss-cross scoring on it, which made for attractive pieces. A big bonus about the Jjam Bong here is that they add little (microscopic) pieces of sea cucumber to the dish. Fabulousness. There were slightly too few vegetables in it, but the noodles were nice and fat. Not the really chewy kind (my favorite), but they were still good noodles. Really, this is an awesome bowl of Jjam Bong. If you're Asian, it's a perfect portion. If you're not, it's enough to split with a friend.
Jja Jang Myun - another dish they do really well. Really, all the KC restaurants that serve this and Jjam Bong do a decent job, but this place really does them their justice. This is probably one of the least greasy Jja Jang Myuns I've ever had. The sauce was just so incredibly tasty. Smooth, none of that weird lumpiness you find sometimes. I didn't get to see what the meat/vegetables in the dish were, however, because my son had almost inhaled the whole bowl by the time I'd looked back up from my own bowl of yum. The noodles in this dish were the same ones they used for Jjam Bong - translucent and almost "glossy" fatties.
I hate to rate the service here based off one bad server, but he was a royal jerk. It wasn't a busy night - the place was only half full. He took our order and disappeared. Someone else brought out our food, but our server didn't come back to see how our meal was or to ask us if we needed anything else. All the while, I'm watching him stand in front of the kitchen waiting for dishes to come out. Our glasses were empty for most of our meal. I watched him fill the glasses at his other tables and take one man 2 beers in the time he never revisited our booth. Twenty minutes later, I had to flag him down like a crazy person just to get his attention. When he finally came over, he wasn't apologetic or concerned; he just looked at me like, "WHAT DO YOU WANT???" When I asked him why all his other tables' glasses were full while ours had remained empty for the last 15 minutes, he flippantly said it was not him who'd filled their glasses. He said others were filling them for him because he was busy. LIAR! I WATCHED HIM pour the drinks myself. He never apologized. Instead, he brought us a complimentary dish of mochi ice cream. When I tried one, I couldn't help but laugh like a mad woman. It was THE WORST mochi ice cream I'd ever had in my life! Instead of a sticky-soft outer shell, this ice cream was wrapped in a leathery hard rubber. Obviously, we didn't finish them. I really didn't know what to think. Was it a joke? His way of giving me the finger? Not sure. All I know is that this one rude server managed to ruin my entire experience. I'm not even a demanding patron. I was livid when I left. I still left him a 20% tip, don't ask why. When I go back, I will be sure to ask for another if he is my server again.
In summary, I will definitely go back. Excellent food will always trump crappy service in my book. Sorry for the lengthy recount, but I found the details necessary to share. Sorry. -
Review from jennifer j.
Kansas City, MO
1/11/2009
We meant to go to this place when it first opened, but we were really never in this part of KC at dinner time, so years past. Last Friday night we were going to a house party that was only a few blocks away, so we made a point to check it out. When I called for a reservation I was told to just call back before we came to be put on a waiting list. Why can't I just make a reservation?
When we walked in, the place was packed, but luckily one booth was just getting up to leave. We were seated in under 10 minutes. I didn't hate the ambience as much as some other visitors. I think it looked sexier then it really was because it was so dark. I agree with the fish tank comments. The glass wasn't
't clear and all I can do was think..."poor fish."
Shrimp spring rolls-Great, fresh and flavorful. I like the choice of peanut and sweet & sour chili sauce.
Tom Yum- Comparable to Thai restaurants, but maybe not as layered in flavor.
Spicy Basil Beef-Perfectly spicy flavor, large portion and lots of beef. Could have used a little soy to add more salt.
Service was great. If anything was off, our waiter fixed it immediately and it seemed like he really cared about our experience.
My only complaint was the kid in the next booth who was allowed to play with the vertical blinds (that ran the length of two booths) through our entire meal. Awesome.
For Pan-Asian, pretty good. -
Review from Kate R.
Overland Park, KS
10/19/2010
The Thom Yum broth was odd, lacking the usual coconut flavor, but the seafood in it was great. The Pad Thai again was not quite traditional and had thicker egg chunks than I'm accustomed to. The steamed shrimp dumplings, however, were stellar, so tender and tasty and salty! Our server was a tad ditzy, but he tried hard to be attentive and accommodating. I want to go back for the red coconut curried shrimp!
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Review from Colleen O.
New York, NY
9/28/2008 8 photos
Red Snapper is a great relief for Ward Parkway, too often littered with banks and other random businesses. I welcomed its pan-Asian flavors and decor on a strip that is otherwise utterly flavorless (outside of those monster homes near the plaza, of course.)
I order the fried rice because the portions are HUGE (enough for literally two more meals to take home in a box) and it is well made. Take out fried rice in KC, say, from Kin Lin, can be on the 'poor quality' side of things - and Red Snapper is adamant that their service and food are pleasing to their customers. You will not be served poorly prepared food here.
But again, I can't reiterate this enough, if you like fried rice - this is a great go-to! The price of it is insane for how much food you get.
The atmosphere is elegant and odd in this way because it's right outside of a more dingier stretch on the parkway, and well, it's next door to a Radioshack and Quizno's. But anyways, you wouldn't know it while dining here! -
Review from Aaron G.
Olathe, KS
Updated - 11/23/2009
So I took some friends to The Red Snapper and it was their first time. It was pretty good. I am only giving it 4 stars because of the fact that their garlic noodles, which used to be sooooo good were not so good this time around. I had to send them back and they ended up just giving me some garlic sauce which seemed to do the trick. In any event, the service has gone down just a notch and I was not impressed with it at all.
It just seems like everywhere you go, service is down. Anyway, there salmon ragoons were delicious and I would go back any time.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/6/2009
I am really surprised at just how many people do not know about this place. The food is absolutely… Read more »
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Review from Tiger W.
5/1/2009 1 Check-in Here
Here is a very nice High-end Chinese Restaurant without the high prices. The owner Casey is the main chef and the wife manages the orders. The food and presentation is very good, the taste is great with decent portions. The atmosphere and decor is very soothing and contemporary. They have a full bar and wine selection. The owner/chef socializes and makes his rounds to greet and meet the customers (NICE TOUCH). The only downside is the location is at the far end corner of a stripmall next to Kinko's and Radio Shack, not easy to see from the main street.
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Review from Krista N.
Kansas City, MO
9/27/2009
It's really scary when you go to a restaurant with such high reviews, only one other table is in use, and it's Saturday between 5 and 6 p.m. But it definitely deserves those high reviews.
We walked right in and requested a booth. We were then seated promptly, and were asked about drinks. My partner wanted a beer and asked what they had. There was no printed list but she did give us the whole list orally.
After choosing drinks we selected our meals, one was the Korean Stir Fry and the other a tofu dish off the vegetarian section of the menu. I don't remember the name but it was good, spicy, and the last one listed under the vegetarian portion of the menu. While we were waiting the only other couple in the restaurant was being served. We glanced over and notice a big pill of steaming fried rice. It would have probably lasted me for a week. Our portions were big as well and super tasty. Spiced well and not to deep fried, not greasy, just right for tofu and I still have some in my fridge.
My only qualm is the lack of vegetarian options, although my dish was excellent and I will return to try the other two still there is only three on the menu. There also are no vegetarian appetizers which surprised me. Although many of the stir fries had tofu as an option I was assuming the sauces were cooked with meat because they were not listed in the vegetarian section.
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Review from Melisa V.
11/16/2009
been here before a few years ago and loved it. tonight must have been an off night for them.
arrived around 6:30 and there were only a few other tables. still it took a while for the waiter to come over. we just ordered soup and a few apps to share. got our hot & sour soup first. it was okay. I've had better and worse.
next up were the shrimp salad rolls and shrimp dumplings. both were fantastic, but the lettuce wraps were pretty flavorless, even using the sauces meant for the dumplings. it also only arrived with five thin, tiny romaine leaves. when we asked (and finally received after the third time asking) more lettuce leaves, we were charged an extra dollar on the bill for them. not that it's a lot, but really? was that necessary to charge.
the food was pretty good, but the service wasn't wonderful. I'm not in town that often, so I don't know if I'd bother with visiting again. -
Review from Sean O.
Washington, DC
12/24/2008
The food is good. The atmosphere sucks. It is located in a strip mall and feels cheesy. It's supposed to be 'upscale' but I don't really buy that. But, the food really is good. Still, I'll stick to some place closer to home next time.
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Review from Julius C.
Shawnee, KS
5/6/2011
We've been to Red Snapper dozens of times over the last few years and they consistently put out great food. They have a great affordable lunchtime menu, though we're usually there for a full dinner. Sometimes their service can be a little off (especially some of the younger waiters), overall, the food, especially the well-portioned entrees will bring you back. We always order the calamari appetizer, which is the best calamari dish in town and served with two dipping sauces, a sweet chili-lemon sauce and a spicy mayo. On our last visit, we had the snow white seafood soup, which tasted divine as the broth, the seafood, asparagus, and sugar snap peas just taste so fresh and good. As this is a Pan-Asian restaurant, you can find Thai, Chinese, and even Korean dishes. The Spicy Korean stir-fry dish with beef and the San Shan Ja Jang Mein our just some of our favorites. For a real special treat, order one of the signature whole red snapper dishes, which are all delicious, and you can also scare the table next to you by having the snapper stare at them while you eat it.
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Review from Roxanne A.
Shawnee Mission, KS
6/30/2009
I've been here often for lunch. The food is good, and when life in the cubicle gets dull we can request different levels of spice which helps get the blood flowing. -You know Jim is looking for excitement when he requests "Double X-tra Spicey". Reasonably priced, prompt service and always clean.
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Review from Filipina P.
Gaithersburg, MD
1/1/2007
I really wanted to like this place. It's close to home and I wanted to be a regular, and the food is pretty good. The restaurant is large and service was fine, but this is not authentic Chinese food. It's more Chipotle-esque and Americanized. Nice big plasma TV might make it a good place to watch a game with a crowd, but the restaurant was empty the afternoon we were there.
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Review from Chuck F.
Kansas City, MO
2/11/2009
I'm a fan now. The first time I went I ordered a dish that still had the fish head on it and I did not like that. But I've learned not to order that..... Food is always hot and fresh and very good. Servers are pleasant. The place is clean.
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Review from Ian K.
Nashville, TN
2/11/2007
I went with a group from work whlie on a business trip and enjoyed it pretty well. The lunch menu provides a good bit of food - soup, salmon rangoon and your main plate. I had the Pad Thai and thought it was reasonable, but I admitedly have little to judge it against.
One slightly distrubing thing was that one of the bubble shaped fishtanks at the front of the restaurant had become entirely green with algae.
We went around 1pm on a weekday and found the restaurant to be relatively empty. The wait staff was very nice and attentive, making substitutions when people didn't want their rangoon. -
Review from Felix S.
Raymore, MO
5/10/2008
I have been to red snapper about 5 times and I keep coming back and do you know why.....The best deep fried snapper around KC. It is not really 100% authentic chinese. It is kinda mix with korean and american taste. Try House of Beef and Deep Fried Snapper szcheuan style. The service is excellent.
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Review from Jean S.
Kansas City, MO
8/2/2010
My most favorite things to order at Red Snapper are calamari and shirmp dumpling appetizers! I think these are the BEST in town. They only serve calamari steaks (no tentacles) which are sliced into these perfect little strips. They are accompanied by 4 different delicious dipping sauces. The shrimp dumplings are big balls of yumminess. It's ALL shrimp, some veggies and no fillers. My husband and I always end up getting full on the appetizers so we split an entree. Everything is pretty good. I recommend the House Beef and add an order of veggies to be stir-fried with it. They have awesome lunch specials too, but we usually end up there for dinner. Only complaint is that service is always kind of cruddy. The wonderful food definitely makes up for it though!
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Review from Anush J.
Kansas City, MO
8/21/2010 1 Check-in Here
Really good Asian fusion food. Not really authentic, but tasty stuff. Ordered Crab Rangoon as an appetizer, Pad Thai and the Spicy Koren Stir Fry Plate as entrees. We enjoyed all items. Found it funny that it is in a strip mall, but once inside, the decor and ambiance are great.
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Review from Diana K.
Lenexa, KS
12/30/2008
very good chinese korean dishes. the old owner to new peking in westport, best for noodles. best pricey for the type of food. house beef is soo good. and oh yea.. fried red snapper is good.
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Review from K C.
Falls Church, VA
6/7/2009
Have gone there frequently for lunch. They have some lunch specials during weekdays, Very typical Pan Asian restaurant, nothing great.
