Boru Asian Eatery

This Asian restaurant in Kansas City truly sets the stage for an unforgettable dining experience, especially for dinner. I had the Oh Tso Chicken, and that was very tasty. Also, I shared the spicy tuna rolls. They had good flavor, but it was was wrapped in too much rice. The ambiance is perfect and drinks selection adds to the vibe. All in all, I loved this place and look to visit again and try some other menu items!

I came on a super cold day and got the pork belly bao buns and Boru ramen. The bao buns had a lot of flavor and were perfectly cooked and the sauce on it was a great addition. The ramen was soothing snd easy to sip on a cold winter day. Staff were able to accommodate a no reservation and were quick to get my order in!

We love this place for many reasons. First their happy hour is not limited to just weekdays but is also weekends. The food is delicious as are their drinks.

My second time going here and it still is one of my favorite spots! The service is always good and the inside and outside always looks beautiful. I will always love their food and the portion is great. I would definitely come back for more and invite more friends here!

We came here for Restaurant Week, despite the negative temperatures. The hostess made us feel WELCOMED. It was really pleasant to be greeted so kindly and she was eager to tell us about the specials and that our server would be with us shortly. This isn't the first time we've eaten at Boru, but we wanted to try it again since it's been years from the last time we dined here. My partner's favorite aesthetic is this restaurant: lacquered black furniture, dark woods, red tiles and paint, exposed metal. He always comments on this lol. Anyways to the food! They didn't have hot tea, which was kind of disappointing. From the restaurant week menu, I had the Boru bowl (typical Tokyo style ramen, but with additional bok choy and pickled mustard greens which is not so traditional) and my partner had the spicy miso. I never would comment about this normally in a negative light, but there was far more noodles than broth. The broth was very salty and a bit greasy. The tea egg was not well peeled. I needed togarashi and white pepper for my broth, which wasn't at our table like the other tables around us. In all, I would give the ramen I had a 2/5 stars. My partner thought his was alright. I will say that I tasted his broth and it was much tastier than mine. He did finish his bowl completely. The dessert was half normal key lime pie with mango coulis or purée. It was garnished with a pocky. That too was ok. I might try Boru again in the future, and not for restaurant week, but there are better places to get all of these dishes.

First, the service here was absolutely amazing. Miles was so incredibly funny, friendly, and attentive. Could not have asked for a better server. Secondly, this was my boyfriend and I's second time here and it rocked once again. He got the spicy miso ramen and I got the bulgogi and fried chicken baos with spicy tuna sushi and everything was so incredibly good. This place is a must if you're in the area. Thirdly, the atmosphere here is so great. The music was top tier in my opinion and everything was so clean and welcoming. 5 stars easily!

If you are looking for Asian-style meals and good vibes, check out my thoughts on Boru after eating here twice this week:Location: 9/10 Nestled near Waldo and State Line, it is the perfect stop for happy hour, dinner, and apps coupled with a chill vibe. It is on the corner next to a coffee shop but parking can be cantankerous during peak hours. (It is free parking, so it's a win!) Keep this in mind as you may have to park and walk when it is pretty busy. Even during slower parts of the day, other neighboring businesses like City Gym can make parking a little difficult. It is not a deal breaker though.Time/day matter: 7/10 My first visit was Thursday evening around 6 pm and it was not busy at all. Service was quick and our server was definitely on top of it. I came back with my husband tonight and it was what you would expect: a lot busier with slower service. We were quick to be seated but waited around five minutes before our server, Amanda took our drink order.It's a Vibe: 9/10 As previous Yelpers have mentioned, this establishment is not that big so I am not sure it is great for parties bigger than five people. The high-top table we sat at had limited space for multiple dishes so that made things feel a little crowded. The soft, ambient lighting and music videos playing in the background make it a nice date night spot.Customer Service: 8/10 Amanda was very sweet and pretty attentive. The server I had on Thursday was super efficient though and our water didn't get 1/4 way empty. She did not make us feel rushed and though we had paid, she still made sure our waters were filled. She also gave us great recommendations from the menu. I wish there was more diversity among the staff, but everyone we interacted with was really nice.Food: 8.5/10 I had the stir-fry ramen dish with chicken on Thursday and tonight. On Thursday, my friend got the popular Boru bowl. For apps, we had spring rolls and crab Rangoon with fresh ingredients and real blue crab! The Asian Pear Mule garnished with fresh pear is fresh and crisp! It is so good! Both times I had the Hubby had Korean Fried Chicken wings with a side of white rice. The stir-fry ramen and Boru were flavorful and fresh! The spring rolls and crab Rangoon were also really good and fresh. Both were crispy and hot. Hubby gave the chicken wings a 7/10 because he said the wings were a little overcooked. I will say that their ramen selection is pretty limited and I would like to see more options. For hubby and I to eat here, it was close to $60, which may be pricey for some. Overall: 8.95/10 I would definitely come back, especially in the warmer months when the patio is open. After visiting twice this week, I do prefer the quieter weeknight crowd over the weekend rush. If you are looking for an extensive ramen selection, you may be disappointed. This is a nice addition to the KC restaurant scene but in my opinion, it is not great for kids. There are not a lot of kid-friendly options and with limited space and seating, it would not be a great choice. The drink options are awesome as well. Give it a try!

I have been Bōru for several times, but this was my first time tried their Dandan noodle. I always like the Dandan noodle was made traditionally from China. I think the flavor was different but interesting. The flavor was different than the traditional ones, but was not bad, it's good to pair with the spicy oil sauce if you can eat spicy! I also found that the kid's menu was surprisingly great! Good choices and good price with free beverage and Ice cream! Great deal if you have a little one.

I really enjoyed the ramen and was glad they were able to make substitutions for me since I don't eat beef or pork. I also had edamame and crispy crab Rangoon which was amazing because it had real crab inside. The customer service was really good also. I would just say that their drink menu wasn't the best.

My favorite place in KC to get ramen. Great food in a cute little spot on the corner.