Steph’s July 2025 Favorite: NOKA

Jul 11

Nōka- (noun): Farmer

“An ode to the Midwestern sensibility that fresh, local and seasonal ingredients transcend the dining experience, Noka was born out of a calling to pay homage to Chef + Owner Amante Domingo’s late father, a farmer himself who dedicated his life to sustainable practices that yielded 150 acres of organic farmland in St. Joseph, MO.” via Noka’s website.

Location
334 E 31st Street
Kansas City, MO 64108

**Martini Corner Dirty** - wasabi-blue cheese stuffed olives, house chips

**Porcini Ribeye** - wasabi blue cheese, wine braised local mushrooms, leek hay

JUST WOW.

My husband and I walked in thinking we were going to a different restaurant (hahaha) and we stayed for obvious reasons. The restaurant is gorgeous, moody perfection. The lighting and decor is on another level.

We tried a tiny bit of everything... the Nightmarket Chicken Wings were some of the best wings I have ever had. The CRUNCH is everything.

Meat, fish, veggies... everything cooked so well.

I enjoyed the experience of the Japanese Whisky Flight and the dirty martini (with wasabi blue cheese stuffed olives!) was delicious.

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A few of these photos are when I went back again for my birthday dinner. 🥰 Who knew Tuesday was all day happy hour?!