Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is observed in the United States during the month of May and recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.
MOCSA’s Diversity & Inclusion committee curated a list of AAPI restaurants originally published in 2023 and in 2025 it has been updated to include more Kansas City businesses and influences.
Thai
- Anousone (fusion of Lao/Thai)
- Lemongrass Thai
- Baramee
- Thai House
- Thai Orchid
- Waldo Thai
- Bamboo Penny’s
- Lulu’s
- Buck Tui
Taiwanese
Indian
Vietnamese
- Cafe Vie
- Nyugen Pho & Grill
- Pho Good
- Pho Saigon
- Vietnam Cafe
- Broken Rice & Pho Restaurant Com Tam Viet
- San’s Sandwiches
- Phở Tươi
- Pho Bowl
- Pho Tower
- Pho & Banh Mi.Co
Indonesian
Japanese
- Aoyama Ramen (Chinese/Japanese)
- Noka
- Sama Zama
- KC Craft
- Jinya
- Gyukaku
- Friends SushiBlue Sushi Sake Grill
- Kura Sushi
- Ika GrillKura SushiSayachi
- Bōru Asian Eatery
- OMO Japanese Ramen & Sushi
Chinese
Korean
- Chingu
- Choga
- Chosun 2
- Ika Grill Sushi & Pan Asian
- K Pot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
- Kimchi and Bap
- Kobi Q
- Park’s Kitchen
- Prime Sushi & BBQ Korean Chicken
- 92 Chicken Korean Style Chicken
- Smoke’n Soul
- Gochew
- Chingu
Laos
Filipino
- Joong-Ang (Korean)
- 888 Market
- KC India Mart
- Oriental SuperMarket
- Pan Asia
- TT Asian Grocery
- KC Asian Mart
- Hung Vuong Market
- Huong Que Market Oriental Food
- Shahrazad International Market
- Chinatown Food Market
- Hong Kong Supermarket
- JS TAJ GROCERS & SWEET SHOP
- Blue Sky Asian Market
- Zoland Asian Market
- Pholamin Asian Market
- Jasmine Mini Mart
Apparel
- Wasteland Society
- Made Mobb
- Erika Sakata Art
- Aki Clothing
- Oriental Video KPOP & GIFTS
- 7stories
- KuttheKnit
- Yoki
- Frank Thong
Jewelry/Accessories
Art
- Lunar Charm
- Thaovy Do
- Pachinko – Min Jin Lee
- The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir, Thi Bui
- Days of Distraction, Alexandra Chang
- How to Write an Autobiographical Novel, Alexander Chee
- All You Can Ever Know, Nicole Chung
- Minor Feelings, Cathy Park Hong
- Crying in H Mart: A Memoir: Zauner, Michelle
- Ocean Voung
- Permission to Come Home: Reclaiming Mental Health in Asian American – Jenny Wang
This list is based on our staff’s research and personal recommendations. MOCSA is not affiliated with these businesses or responsible for how things go if you decide to check them out.