Stix - Legends at Village West

STIX

1847 Village West Pkwy

Kansas City, KS 66111

STIX Menu

We don’t find very many reasons to venture to Kansas City, Kansas.  With the exception of a Sporting KC game or browsing at Nebraska Furniture Mart, KCK doesn’t have too much to offer.  But with the closing of the Speedway Best Buy, we decided to do some discount shopping which lead to a surprisingly delectable dinner at Stix in the Legends at Village West.

Strawberry Martini

French Poodle Martini

Right off the bat Stix earned points for offering not only Japanese fare, such as delights from the Teppanyaki Grill , but it also had a hefty sushi selection.  To top it off, traditional Chinese dishes like Sweet & Sour chicken and Kung Pao were also on the menu, giving the diner a variety to choose from.  We started with some cocktails, The French Poodle martini for the lady and a Kirin Ichiban for the gent.  The French Poodle had a slight raspberry taste and wasn’t too sweet, which was refreshing and easy to drink.  The second Martini ordered was the Strawberry Martini, which was a carbon copy of a Strawberry Daiquiri.  Our waiter promptly took our sushi order, which consisted of the California Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll and the Spicy Salmon Roll.  As our sushi quickly emerged from the kitchen we placed our dinner order, both selecting items from the Teppanyaki Grill, Chicken Teriyaki and Chicken & Shrimp Teriyaki. 

Feasting on the sushi began and while some of the rolls were terrific, others were rather tame.  The California Rolls were stuffed with the traditional items you can find at any sushi joint; crab, avocado and cucumber then wrapped in seaweed paper covered in rice.  While satisfying they could have used more flavor as they were somewhat bland.  The Spicy Tuna Rolls were stuffed with seasoned tuna sashimi, avocado and cucumber, and again wrapped in seaweed paper covered in rice. They had a delicious spicy kick with just the right amount of crunch on each roll.  The Spicy Salmon Rolls were hands down the favorite.  Raw salmon sashimi mixed with Sriracha (chili sauce), avocado, and cucumber were covered with a sweet orange sauce that tantalized the taste buds.   With three pieces of each dish and a beautiful presentation, the sushi started the meal off right.

Spicy Salmon Rolls

California Rolls & Spicy Tuna Rolls

Next came our ginger salads and onion soup.  While the salad itself could have possibly come out of a grocery store bag, the dressing was sweet and slightly watered down.  The onion soup was piping hot, and contained mushrooms and scallions which helped boost the flavor.  Unlike some other Japanese restaurants, this version of onion soup was noodle free.

Ginger Salad & Onion Soup

Chicken & Shrimp Teriyaki w/ White Rice

No sooner than we finished the last drop of soup, our entrees arrived.  Big, juicy chunks of white chicken and seven skewered shrimp were smothered in teriyaki sauce.  A vegetable medley of broccoli, carrots, onions and zucchini came nestled up next to the meat.  Two large scoops of either white or fried rice were placed perfectly on the plate, and a shrimp placed delicately on top of each mound.  The chicken was amazing, and cut in chunks big enough that even a chopstick amateur could use them like a pro.  Each bite was better than the next and by the end of the meal our bellies were full and our plates were completely clean.

Teriyaki Chicken w/ Fried Rice

We can’t say enough about the service at Stix.  Our server checked on us numerous times, introduced each dish to us as it arrived at our table, asked all the appropriate questions about how we were enjoying our meal, and made sure we were happy with our experience.  At times we even had two servers working as a team to complete the service.  The restaurant’s noise level was tolerable for a week night and we found ourselves checking out the contemporary décor that left us feeling very fung shui.

(Each category is based on a 5.0 Fork Rating System)

Food: 4.5 Forks

Atmosphere:  5 Forks

Service:  5 Forks

Price:  4 Forks

Overall:  18.5 out of 20 Forks