Red Snapper
8430 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO, 64114
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Address :
8430 Ward Pkwy
Kansas City, MO, 64114 - Phone (816) 333-8899
- Website https://www.kcredsnapper.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Richard S.
FOOD: 5/5 Chicken Satay: Light, delicious, guilt-free appetizer. San Shan Jam Bong: A noodle bowl on steroids. Packed with satisfying meats, hearty vegetables, and yummy spices. I am 6'4" and 225lbs, and can barely finish one of these suckers. Love it, love it, love it. SERVICE: 5/5 Service is always friendly and usually fast. Naturally, it is best when the place is not full. VALUE: 4/5 As much as I love the food, the prices feel a bit (though just a bit) high. For example, my favorite noodle bowl is $13.50, and 4 small chicken satays run $7.25.
(5)Katie W.
Clean, friendly, yummy! They weren't very busy, and it was 6pm in the middle of the week. I was concerned, but got over that quickly. We started with pot stickers. Our main dishes were Phad Thai and the house dish, chicken. We were pleased and will return if we're in the area sometime.
(3)Michele N.
Our search for a good Chinese restaurant has finally ended; Red Snapper is amazing. I can't even guess how many times I have driven by this restaurant on my way down Ward Parkway to Target, Trader Joe's and the movies. Red Snapper is located in a strip shopping center that is not easily navigated from the main road. I also think that the name of the restaurant prevents the casual passerby to know that they serve Chinese and other Asian cuisine. But upon arrival on on a Friday night at 8:00 we realized that many others already knew the secret of Red Snapper's awesomeness! It was packed with diners, which is unusual for even the best Chinese restaurants. Take out orders were streaming out the door at a constant clip. We waited a short time for a table and were seated in the main dining room, which had a very appealing atmosphere. They have a full bar menu and a nice selection of beers and wines by the glass. They also have a reasonably priced wine list; many tables were enjoying bottles of wine. The food menu is extensive with a wide variety of Asian inspired dishes. The only thing that we found interesting was that they don't offer pork in their dishes; not a problem, but just good to know if you're a pork lover. Our server was very informative and guided us in our choices. We started out with crispy egg rolls, which were delightful. We tried the general Taos chicken, a pad Thai with shrimp and vegetable fried rice. The portions were huge, but it was a sweet treat to have leftovers for lunch over the weekend! We were impressed with the amount of shrimp in the pad Thai, yummy. The fried rice was only a few dollars more than having white or brown rice and it was a meal in itself and so tasty. Everything was fresh, hot and delicious. All I know is we are a Red Snapper fan for sure!
(5)Hayley S.
I hated my first Red Snapper experience, but fortunately I gave it another chance. Now that I've found my favorite dish there, I just always order the same thing. Love the Hot Thai Basil Tofu for the lunch special! Good value and nice service and atmosphere. It's a popular lunch spot among coworkers.
(4)Jerice A.
Order ahead and get the fried red snapper it's delicious. The whole fish gets fried in a great sauce. Their servers are attentive and prompt. We always order off the menu - the chef will make almost any traditional Chinese food.
(4)Sha B.
Nice service, wait staff was friendly. I had the snapper fillet with vegetable in chef sauce, my girlfriend had black bean stir fry with shrimp and scallops. The fish was cooked to perfection, although I think a sweeter, savory sauce would have had my taste buds firing on all cylinders! Will definitely come again.
(4)Quinn E.
I (all caps) LOVE this place. Their food is great any time of the day, but their lunch specials just can't be beat! For a $10 you get your entree, rice, soup and crab Rangoon- it really is a fantastic deal and the portions are big enough to nibble on for two meals. Oh, and did I mention that every bite brings you closer to food euphoria? Try the chicken pad Thai, you'll see what I mean!
(5)Vicky T.
Phad Thai: really could not accept the sauce used on my dish. Sweet Chili Paste used typically at Chinese-Americanized restaurants for Spring Rolls / Vietnamese Rolls is Not what should have marinated my noodles.. please. very Un-original, and besides.. too much sauce at that; I should have asked for it on the side. The food came out from the kitchen within 5-10min so that was a pleasant surprise. Compliments for fresh ingredients, and not overcooked veggies, which I tasted in the adequate crunch* of the crisp snap peas and "munchiness" of all other veggie additions (asparagus, baby corn, carrots, red pepper, broccoli). Note: it is not often you come by restaurants that present their dishes without over-cooked and wilted veggetables, as if their customers cannot tell! Thank you Red Snapper kitchen for your efforts, it is appreciated. Awkward service. I had no idea who exactly my server was. One gentleman took our order and got us to-go boxes and our check. The other gentleman brought us the food and extra utensil and bowl and often checked to see if we needed anything else. It got a bit much; my friend and I were frequently interrupted in our conversations. Sweet boy.. but he often hung around and fiddled unneccessarily about our table.. so service: confusing and complaint against the first gentleman who I am convinced should have been my primary go-to waiter. When he was taking our order he inquired if we needed more time or if he could answer any questions.. so yes! "What is _____ like?" ("Uhm it's really good") "oh, I guess I meant to ask about the flavors and the way the dish is prepared" ("well it's a noodle and it not exactly the dry type because it has sauce") "oh, uh.. okay thank you". Had he been a better communicator I would not have chosen their phad thai (incorrect sauce for the dish, what the! sweet chili sauce?) And he would have told my friend that besides the spicy level of her Thom Yum, an identifying flavor to the clear broth is the lemon.. I would assume this information changes our initial take on the dish entirely. Okay so final takeaway: food quality = A. food true to the original dish I expected = C. Service = ??. Price = Quite Pricey ( though I did go on a Sunday night $17total for ?? Service and single Phad Thai dish I could do better at home). Entire Experience = 3.3 stars.
(4)Adam S.
If you know me, you know my obsession for Thai food, and while definitely full of potential, Red Snapper was not my kind of Thai food. We ordered takeout on a cool night and the girl working the bar was absolutely on point. She was slinging orders and multi-tasking with the best of 'em. The atmosphere is kinda cool in here with a big fish tank when you walk in. I wasn't expecting that seeing as how it's buried in a strip mall down the street from another mall. Food wise, they seemed to play everything safe. Nothing was overly flavorful, and nothing was anywhere near close to spicy (I ordered medium, FWIW). I tried the Red Curry with Chicken and it was really thick, as if the coconut milk used would be the equivalent of half and half milk. It had a lot of chicken, but again the chicken wasn't flavorful and tasted like nothing. The ingredients were quality, so that earns some points in my book. My fiancee had tofu and pan noodles, and it had potential but again just really fell flat on the flavor spectrum. The old phrase 'jack of all trades, master of none' seems to come into play here as it's an Asian-Fusion restaurant. While there are lots of things to like about that concept, to me it means that it's unsettled.. It's not really Chinese, Thai, Taiwanese, etc. It's sort of an Americanized mix of the whole continent, and I'd rather stick with specific spots when I can.
(3)Thomas A.
What a nice experience! Came here with my gal-pals last week for a late birthday dinner. We had calamari and salmon Rangoon for starters. Both excellent. The mango martini was delicious! I had Thai Red Curry. I was surprised it wasn't a bit spicier but it was delicious nonetheless. The portions were very generous and I ended up eating the rest of it the next day at lunch. My curry was the combination of shrimp, chicken and pork. The location is kind of squirrely to get into if one is not familiar with this area but not impossible. Just squirrely. The service was a bit slow but friendly. I would definitely come back again. I like the vast array of choices for Asian-style seafood.
(4)James L.
I go here to eat at least once every week, usually with my gf. I always get the jjambbong and she usually gets jajangmyun. More often than not, we usually also get the salmon rangoon as an appetizer. This place hasn't failed me yet, except when I tried to change things up and ordered what I had thought/hoped to be kkanpoongi. I wish they'd add half jjambbong half jajangmyun onto their menu... cus I usually want both, but I can't eat two servings as they're pretty big. Waiters/waitresses are friendly and usually attentitive. I've tried both jjambbong and jajangmyun from Korea, Boston, and New York, but this place is one of the top in my book. Thank you for being in KC area!
(4)Susan C.
Surprisingly, my dad mentioned this joint to me. Being Korean, Asian food that meets my parents high expectations is hard to come by. My dad had heard from his Korean buddies that the jjajjangmyun or "Ja Jang Mein" at RS, was decent. I was surprised...flavors weren't that bad, but again, coming from an Asian family...ya gotta be up to par on Asian dishes. I got the Jam Bong, not a fan, but not terrible either.
(3)Len T.
Everything is really, really good here and high quality. The dumplings are amazing. All soups including the snow white seafood soup are delicious. The Jam Bong is a favorite if you like spicy soup, noodles, and seafood. Definite Kansas City favorite!
(5)Wasula K.
Ordinary Asian food.
(3)Jimmy N.
Red Snapper is a nice neighborhood gem. I never had a chance to try Red Snapper, I only heard good things about it. For some odd reason, it never crossed my mind that Red Snapper's specialty dish would be Red Snapper (too damn obvious, right?). This place is legit, serving the most commonly cooked fish in Asian culture and specializes in this fish is truly a great idea. The Red Snapper we ordered was with Spicy Garlic (relax, it's not that spicy). If you can get over a fried fish starring you down while you eat it, it is very good. I can tell they're using fresh sourced fish, since it isn't fishy. Remember, fresh fish should never taste or smell fishy. The fried fish was crispy and the sauce/vegetable was great. We also tried the fried oysters which were okay, but the group sure likes it. The fried rice with edameme was really unique, tum yum soup was delicious, and the service was great service. I would give it 5 stars, but the price is steep for an Asian Fusion restaurant. Cheers.
(4)Julia C.
My spare plate had something on it. Instead of getting me a new plate, she wiped it off with tissue and gave it back to me. Then we found a hair in the meal, asked to speak to manager, I pointed the hair she said "what about it?" Really? I guess it's common.to have hair in this restaurant? Then she offered to bring me new food and I said no and asked if I could just go. She said ok but didn't say sorry or anything. We really loved this place but..it went down pretty bad it looks like. And owner's attitude sucked the most. I will have to find a new decent restaurant now.
(1)Holly H.
Don't leave without getting the Salmon Rangoon. Amazing. Salmon and cream cheese? MmMMmm. I ordered the Orange chicken and it was fantastic. Lightly battered moist chicken covered with a delicious sauce. Service was friendly and efficient. We will be going back for sure!
(4)Peter T.
Stopped in around 3:00pm on a Saturday, We were greeted by friendly staff, the menu was easy to understand, lots of unusual chioces, exciting. We order a mixture of meals, really enjoyed the food.. Was unable to take pictures, or remember the names of meals...yet I loved the food, I be back in about a week...then this comment will be updated.
(5)Amy B.
Salmon Rangoon and teriyaki salmon were awesome!
(4)Reed N.
I had the Clasic Mandarin with Tofu from the extensive menu and was pleased with the dish. It was not very spicy, but I enjoy adding my own amount of chilis to get the heat I want. The smoked salmon rangoon are as advertised. Obviously homemade and absolutely sinful and delicious. The service was not fast, but it was very friendly and helpful.
(4)Kimi D.
Get the panfried noodles. They are delicious! Best Rangoon have ever had! Also this was the best noodles I've had east of the Rockies. Would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting authentic pan Asian food. Will definitely come back.
(5)Gina M.
We LOVE Red Snapper! We typically start with the chicken satay, which is served with very tasty doing sauces! The teriyaki salmon is delicious, as is the basil seafood combo, but my favorite dish had probably been the Thai coconut red curry (I added shrimp). My fiance always orders the san Shan jam bong, which is very good, and obviously his favorite. The wait staff is always friendly, and the ambiance is good. One of our favorite places to eat!
(4)Alice H.
Have come here for years since they opened and my dad has eaten at the owner's previous restaurant. Food was on point when they first opened when the owner cooks but these days that can be a rarity. I do love the choices and variety and overall the quality is still pretty good. Salmon rangoon is something you should always order. It's the best! My preference for the dishes varies each visit so I don't have a favorite. I personally don't love it as leftovers the next day because the sauces congeal and it kinda weirds me out but a lot of Chinese food have that after effect I guess? It doesn't stop me from getting it as take out to eat the same day or stopping in to eat in the restaurant.
(3)Jordan B.
Stopped in for lunch after driving by several times. Honestly, for boasting 4 stars, I wasn't that impressed. The place WAS busy, but mostly with an older crowd. I don't know if they were understaffed or what, but as we walked in the hostess said she would be right with us and then we awkwardly stood there for about 5 minutes waiting for her to come back and seat us. Really not a big deal, but not the welcome I expected for my first experience! The website says this restaurant has been here since 2003, but it looks like they bought the building and left all the old booths/tables and possibly some of the decor. It looks a little shabby and run-down, and the huge globe fish tanks right in front of your face right when you walk in the door didn't even have water let alone fish in them. The lunch specials are pretty typical and are basically stir fry, ranging from chow mein, phad thai, and general tso's and most if not all have the option of fish, chicken, beef, or tofu. There are several "spicy" selections, of which I tried the Classic Mandarin. The steamed rice was good, veggies were fresh, but the chicken had no real flavor nor did the sauce, and I definitely would not describe it as spicy. I am used to a little more of a kick, but all in all it got eaten and was worth the $7.95 price tag and came with a tasty twist on the crab rangoon - smoked salmon rangoon! I would come in again to try something else, but would never drive clear across town for it.
(3)Makini K.
MY first time I just thought it was okay, but then I found out what to order. Get the house sauce on whatever you want because it's good. I don't really eat meat, but when others with me get the Mongolian Beef they are always happy. Like, really happy.
(4)Brandon A.
This place is just fine. Friendly service, perfectly acceptable atmosphere, good solid meal. Must say, however, that the menu is a bit odd: There are standard Asian / Asian-American dishes (ex. rather typical Chinese - Stir Fry *.protein, Japanese - Udon Noodle Soup, Thai - Pad Thai, etc.). There are some "fusions" or not-very-traditional menu items which I thought were a little confusing and / or lacking in confidence and have not tried (ex. Salmon Rangoon. Really? Why?). Then, there's Jellyfish. I'm not particularly squeamish when it comes to trying new things, but no thanks on the Jellyfish! I ate the Red Curry. It was okay.
(3)Victoria S.
This is an amazing restaurant! I had kimchi for the first time and loved it! The food was absolutely amazing everything cooked to perfection. From the appetizer to dessert I wouldn't change a thing. We will definitely be frequent customers!
(5)Yuri S.
Decor is modern and fairly nice, looked like a designer was involved. Friendly and attentive help. However, the greeters are dressed too casual, almost unprofessional, but that can easily be fixed. The Calamari is really good... plump and tender in a tempura-like batter. My wife had the Tilapia which she said was very good, but the sauce is the typical premixed brown Chinese sauce that all other restaurant uses, she didn't like that. My son ordered the deep fried whole Snapper which was also tasty , but if you're not experience with eating fish from the bone, stick to the Tilapia. I had Mongolian Beef, which was good but nothing special. It was ok, but a little pricey... I may return, but not any time soon.
(3)Erica P.
The Red Snapper is absolutely divine. My husband and I went and started the meal with one order of the Smoked Salmon Rangoon. Yeah I'm ashamed to say we ended up ordering 2 more orders of the Rangoon. It is one of the best I've had. I loved the salmon twist from the regular crab. I had a shrimp entree which I can't remember the correct name and my husband had General Tso Chicken. We had SOOOOO much food. No way we could finish all of our food, took doggie bags home. Our waiter was super friendly and patient with our indecisiveness. Meal was a little pricey, but for the amount of food you get it is priced perfectly. We will add this place as a fav to visit for sure!
(5)Bill B.
Americanized Chinese food at its best. And hey, yes, I am American, and sometimes I'm in the mood for Americanized Chinese food. On those days, Red Snapper will be high on my list. If you have been to any of the best (and most expensive) Chinese restaurants in Beijing or Hong Kong (as I have), don't expect the same here --- not even close. But of course you can expect a much lower bill here too. Also at Red Snapper, if you are a vegetarian, you won't have to explain that chicken stock and pork are not vegetarian, as you'll have to do in Hong Kong or China (unless you claim to be a Buddhist monk).
(4)Daniel W.
One of my favorite spots in the whole city. The food is just better than any chain restaurant. The staff are really awesome and will help recommend anything. Also the Rangoon are made with smoked salmon and are off the charts good.
(5)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.
(4)Nicole R.
Great food and great service. Lots of vegan and vegetarian options.
(5)Andrew W.
I'm barely a fan. I think they do a decent job with the routine stuff. Where they reach a little it's only OK. We had the fried red snapper specialty. Pretty good, when they prepare a fish that way there is a little waste though, Chinese (like me) like to get every little bit off a whole fish and the batter and hard frying turns some of the fish in to batter-covered rock. Most of it is pretty good though. The special Spicy Thom Yum seafood soup wasn't worth the price. IT was thin and one dimensional from a favor profile and some of the seafood was cooked tough. Not Good, The Spicy Basil Stir-fry plate was very good. The Water Dumplings, again, a little one dimensional . Shrimp Toast a little greasy. I'd go back if invited by friends but there are other places where the Thai or Chinese is probably just as good
(3)Marie F.
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.
(5)Matt E.
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.
(3)Paul M.
Very enjoyable and fun place to go. I like the selection and the salmon rangoon is always a choice for me. Keep this one on your short list!
(4)Pat B.
I love this place! The location is close to home, the food is fabulous and the service is awesome! I try to frequent Red Snapper during lunch hours...dinner is rather pricey!!!
(4)Brooke M.
One of my favorite lunch spots. The House Chicken is great. I also LOVE their hot & sour soup. It has spoiled me and I don't like it anywhere else now. I think it's too pricey if you don't make it during their lunch special window (I believe it lasts until 2:30 pm during the week).
(4)Sung J.
they good food and lot's people and good service and good workers and good clean restroom both guys and gals and nice area too
(5)Dawn E.
1st time here was great. Bragged about it to my friends so we went & had the worlds slowest service waiter (bartender). He was chatting up a storm with the other employees. Took over 45 minutes to get our food. The dumplings were boring, food was forgettable. Sad, I was looking forward to it again. Won't be back.
(2)Erica S.
I tried Red Snapper a couple of years ago and didn't really like what I ordered. I tried it again earlier this year, and now eat there about once a week. It's close to my home, tasty, and I can order many items gluten-free. I usually get the Pad Thai, which is a little different than other pad thai's I've tried, with asparagus, sugar snap peas and red onions. My boyfriend usually gets the Kun Pun Beef. The portions are generous and I usually get two meals from one dish. Give them a try!
(4)Charlie I.
First off, I really cannot stand the name... I'll let you imagine why... Usually I am not a fan of fusion style asian restaurants, and prefer my whole in the wall/ mom and pop joints... anyways, onto the review: Food: The wife and I had Korean there, I had the Kan Pun Gi. I had high hopes from it from my college late night food trips to K-Town in Chicago. I was expecting wings and drumsticks, but it came as battered chicken chunks ( a la sweet and sour chicken), the sauce was not bad, but something was missing with the taste. My wife had a Korean noodle dish, which we both loved. For the food quality I give 4/5, however for the relative cost of the dish I subtract 1 to 3/5. Service: I thought the staff was overall very pleasant, they were thoughtful and conscientious. They did not hover over the tables, but it was pretty easy to flag them down. I give them a 4/5. Ambiance: Not a fan of the strip mall location, but I can deal with it. Heck, I lived in SoCal for two years, and our favorite agent joints were all in strip malls. The ambiance was nice and modern, I think if you have a booth, along the wall, it was conducive to conversation and a sense of intimacy. However, we were seated at one of the central table, I felt like it was a little too open. Very easy to hear everyone around you, and made me feel like it was a cafeteria. Would have loved some more booths/partitions up to separate the tables a bit more and give us a sense of privacy. 3/5 stars if you are at a table 4/5 at a booth Overall: I give them a 3.5/5, given that yelp doesn't let me do that, I am rounding down to 3/5. Overall good food, ok price and decent ambiance. I would definitely consider going back if I am around the area, but don't plan on making the trip just to eat there.
(3)Meghan M.
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.
(4)Tim B.
Had the Pad Thai with Tofu for 8.99, and enjoyed it immensely. Everything was fresh, and the tofu was perfectly fried and flavored. The decor is regrettably well-matched, but there is an amazing black lacquered display as you enter that has two globular fish tanks, one of which was dry when I recently ate there- a real weird winner. The place is definitely better than its name suggests-- until it was suggested, I thought it was some Red Lobster clone/ chain restaurant.
(4)Jessalyn K.
Listen, I love this place. We live just a few blocks away, and it has quickly become one of our go-to spots for a good, quick dinner. In my opinion, the egg drop soup is the best thing on the menu. What most restaurants take for granted, gloss over, throw it out there because it's expected, Red Snapper makes a masterpiece. It's home made with more flavor and less yellow food coloring then most are used to. Top it off with some crispy fried wonton strips, and it's a meal in and of itself. Mmmm. I may have to go get some for lunch... Other highlights include, the House Chicken, Egg Rolls (served with, again, better than average sweet and sour sauce. It's not florescent pink, it's yellow. Like the mangoes used to make it), Chicken Lo Mein. We've tried many things over the years, and never really been disappointed. And yes, they do offer several dishes featuring a whole Red Snapper. Never had it, but I've seen it. Terrifying and intriguing all at the same time. Take a chance on the little spot in the strip mall, I doubt you'll be disappointed.
(4)SJ L.
Sometimes you want to preface reviews with "Maybe it was just an off night". Or maybe it wasn't... Having said that: A foodie friend of ours recommended this place, and after reading several positive reviews, I admit my expectations were high. Maybe too high. Anyway, they weren't met. The hostess was adorable, we were seated right away, but our waitress was brusque most of the night - abrupt, I felt rushed, ergh. Maybe the place was more casual than I expected - in one review it had been compared with PF Changs so perhaps I was anticipating some of that hooey - but on the other hand, does it matter how fancy/casual a restaurant it is? Good service is a no brainer. Yes, she brought us what we ordered in a timely fashion, but it was like getting waited on by a crabby younger sister. My companion ordered General Tso's chicken; I asked about the red snapper (I'm an East coast seafood gal) but the price was too high for my wallet, so I ordered the panko breaded orange roughy. So we had one traditional on-every-menu choice and one off the 'specialty' list. I shouldn't order breaded food and then complain that it's breaded, I know that. But I couldn't cut through the fish with my fork, and I think if I picked it up I could have held it out straight like a board. (Having said that, I took home my leftovers, they sat in their sauce for 2 days, and by lunch time today the breading had softened and the fish was tender. I'm not sure that detail helps the situation any). J had a bowl of hot and sour soup, which he said was "fine,had a lot of tofu in it but not particularly memorable, ", and a glass of water. I had iced tea, and the fish entree. No alcohol. After we tipped it was $48. Steep, I thought, for average Chinese. Here's the thing: To me, you can get average Chinese and Mexican food too many places. Not interested. Sad to say, Red Snapper was average Chinese food like you can get anywhere. Maybe an off night, but still - won't go back.
(2)Jay P.
Eaten here several times, my daughter really likes it and she can be hard to please! I like the lunch menu best just because some personal favorites are available. Service has always been good, prices not bad. Definitely worth a try for oriental food.
(4)Tim S.
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. cheers
(4)Anna B.
My only experience with Red Snapper has been carryout. I've heard the food is better when you eat in (isn't it always) but the atmosphere in this place is just too dull for me. So I haven't given in to that idea yet, but I'm still considering it. The food is not mind-blowing by any stretch, but when I need a pan Asian fix this place is nearby. As others have mentioned, the Rangoon is pretty tasty. All in all I would recommend this place for take-out when you're looking for some Asian noodles to fill your belly. Just don't expect too much and be sure your wallet is padded...it won't come cheap!
(3)Ryan G.
The food is always good. One issue to make you aware of: * Check your carryout bag if the waiter doesn't- haven't always had the best luck getting home with what I ordered. Order the salmon rangoon. I promise you won't be disappointed. The straight-up pad thai never disappoints.
(4)Ali A.
The service was spot on and the food was delish. We were able to get in and out fast at lunch which was great. I also ordered the crab rangoon with my entree, I didn't want to share it because it was so good. I will probably go back if I ever am in Kansas City.
(4)Joi B.
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.
(4)Felix S.
Love this place. You need to try deep fried snapper schezuan style...omg...so crispy and delicious. I have been this rest more than 8 times and still love the food. Kinda chinese korean american fuzion, service is excellant. No complain at all.
(5)Diane S.
I'm not sure why this place gets such high ratings because it's very average. There's nothing spectacular about the atmosphere, the service or the food. I had steamed dumplings and black bean stir fry. It wasn't bad but it doesn't stand out against other Asian place in the city and I could the main dish for a few dollars cheaper somewhere else. I think I'll stick to New Peking and Lulu's noodles.
(3)Susan M.
I am frequently in KC staying with a friend in that neighborhood. Every time we eat at Red Snapper, although this time we may end the tradition. I love the salmon rangoon appetizer but this time wanted dinner so ordered sweet & sour shrimp. I expected shrimp, peppers, pineapple etc. in a sweet/sour glaze. What I got was an entree drowning in a yellow sauce, hardly like any I have experienced elsewhere. My friend had a headache after eating her dinner, she said she always gets one after her food here, probably the MSG but if it doesn't affect you, no prob. Only two stars for now, guess I should give them another chance as they have always been OK in the past. Service is always good.
(2)Dana G.
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.
(5)Lauren P.
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!
(4)April W.
Red Snapper was really good and we had a very knowledgable waiter. Decor was a little lacking but food was very tasty.
(4)Hayley D.
if i could give 0 stars i would. first my shrimp tasted like id be in the bathroom (or hospital) for days. second i sat myself at the bar at 17$ for an entree you can afford a host and half way decent staff. anyway im getting off topic now, i sat next too a gentleman whose drink i instinctively notice was empty, career server here. i had to ask fpr a menu, as well as a drink menu, apparently you dont need that... i order general tsos shrimp ~grilled not fried, trying to watch my figure, anyway i recieved my hot and sour soup which i ordered bc the only ohter time i went there it was just disgusting, h&s soup was almost equally terrible, but i was starved, then my got my shrimp i ate my other combo items bc the entree was too hot to eat, dipped my rangoon into my gt sauce it was tasty, tried the shrimp and i had to spit it out it was rancid.... didnt touch it i asked for a diet dr pepper to wash it down them once my side dishes i pushed away my plate, gross. then the waitress FINALLY came back over to ask not about my food but if i wanted a box.... i said absolutly not bc the shrimp tasted expired, "so check then?" i was asked and i said only if thats not on there..... she said "i guess i can see if i cna take it off." uh YEAH! it still cost me 8$ for a cup of soup a rangoon and 1 ice cream scoop of fried rice oh and my soda that never got refilled bc i would required a sever for that pfft never again i even called back to complain and the manager said well ill talk to my servers about that... how bout hiring decent servers.
(1)Julius C.
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.
(5)Rodeo G.
aiight "asian" joint close to the office. Steer clear of the Tofu, and hit up ABC Cafe. Other than that, portions decent.
(3)David A.
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.
(4)Mark H.
I really like this place good atmosphere, the staff are friendly, prices are very decent and the grilled salmon rocks.
(5)Ange T.
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!
(4)Lizzie B.
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.
(1)Amanda F.
Expect the unexpected! I have driven past this place for soooo long and when people had made the suggestion to go eat here I have blown it off, stripe mall Chinese food? No thank you. Well I was surprised, and in a good way. The food was good, I would have no issues going back, maybe not my first choice but if it was suggested I wouldn't say no!
(4)Krista B.
Went here with a large group of about 12 and the service was still great. The food was top notch and the atmosphere was nice.
(5)D B.
Hands down the best egg drop soup. The shrimp toast and/or calamari with dipping sauces are top notch! Finish with a tall Saporo and some house beef and I'm a happy camper.
(5)Colleen O.
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!
(4)Susan H.
Thank you Yelp for reminding of this little jewel. It was girls night at the movies and we needed food & adult beverages first. Going to Ward Parkway is not the center of eateries. The service was excellent. I had to try the smoked salmon rangoons & was not disappointed. No need to dip them in the excellent sauces. Between the three of us, we tried all the happy hour appetizers and were so happy. My only sugestion: join KC Originals. That's a lovely bonus. I'm a member & truly appreciated the added benefit. We will return.
(4)Melisa V.
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.
(3)Khoa N.
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.
(3)William B.
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.
(5)Cali A.
Overpriced! They left our group completely unattended for the first 12-15 minutes and there were only a few other tables. The waitress sucked. She brought my rice, set it in the middle of our table of 5 and said this is for everyone. Huh? She was slow, disinterested, and impersonalbe. Very disappointing for an $18 plate!
(2)Aaron G.
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.
(4)Liz T.
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 ^ ^
(4)Garrett N.
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.
(5)Jen Y.
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.
(5)Patricia P.
We decided to try Red Snapper on New Year's Eve as we had heard good things; but I have to say my entire family was disappointed. The chicken teriyaki had no flavor and was like they grilled a chicken breast, cut it up, poured bland white goop over it; unlike most places where it seems the chicken is marinated and cooked so it has flavor throughout the meat. The egg drop soup was equally bland and if you don't like other things in your soup, think chestnuts, then you won't like it - never gone to any Aisian restaurant where the egg drop soup was not good...kind of a staple you should be able to count on. Even the fortune cookies were not good, not sure if stale or just flavorless. I definitely will not return, I suggest if you have had Jun's you stick with a known commodity. All I can say is, you know when you try to cook this type of food at home and it never tastes good, just does not have the same flavor, consistency, etc? That was what our experience was like, a failed home experiment, maybe even worse. Such a bummer for us and a waste of money.
(1)C L.
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.
(4)Kev L.
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.
(5)Tom E.
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..:))
(5)Kate V.
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!
(4)Adam C.
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.
(4)jennifer j.
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.
(3)Jean S.
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!
(4)Kirun M.
Maybe I have extraordinarily high expectations for my Chinese food, but the lunch I had here was not great. I was starving when we arrived at 11:30 so I'm glad we were seated immediately. I got the Peking Chow Mein lunch special with shrimp and beef. I felt like I was consuming a lot of MSG in addition to twice the recommended daily amount of sodium. They do have generous portions in addition to giving you a bowl of soup and a large salmon rangoon. The hot and sour soup was okay. I took my leftovers along with the rangoon home. It smelled up my fridge after a few hours, turning me off to the idea of giving it another chance. As you've probably already guessed, the food went into the trash. I don't think I'll be back here. I don't understand why it's so popular and always crowded. If you want bad Chinese food without a long wait, get there by 11:30 on weekdays. When we left at 12:30, it was packed and there appeared to be a lengthy wait to be seated. I've heard really great things about Marble Top cafe so the next time the gang at work wants to go out for lunch, that's what I'll suggest.
(2)Krista N.
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. Fabulous restaurant, and I will be returning at least two times more.
(4)t w.
I've eaten here pretty regularly for years, probably 30 or 40 times, and I have to say the place has declined recently. Mostly, the service seems apathetic, entree is delivered (after what seems to be a long time after apps are served) and then the server just disappears. Recently dishes have tasted a little bland and the meat's been a little dodgy tasting. I don't want to have to give up on this place, I hope they improve.
(3)Sean O.
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.
(3)Roxanne A.
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.
(4)Chuck F.
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.
(4)Anush J.
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.
(4)Felix S.
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.
(5)K C.
Have gone there frequently for lunch. They have some lunch specials during weekdays, Very typical Pan Asian restaurant, nothing great.
(3)Filipina P.
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.
(3)Diana K.
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.
(4)Ian K.
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.
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