Date Night: Adventures in Eating

Adventures in eating! Grab your significant other and make your way to one of these fun places.

Recently, the hubby and I visited a new-to-us restaurant called Sakura Japanese Sushi. We went to the location in Shawnee, but they also have one in Olathe. This no-frills place offers traditional table service, hibachi and—our reason for going—a sushi train. It’s like Fritz’s for grown-ups! You sit at a bar around the outside of an oval sushi prep area and wait for the train to come by with a plate of something yummy. They have a mix of raw and cooked sushi, and the food is served on colored plates. Each color represents a specific price point, like $3. We each had four plates of sushi, with two pieces of sushi per plate. It was all delicious. In addition to sushi, once in a while the train will bring by a piece of cheesecake. It’s almost impossible to resist. All in all, Sakura is the perfect place for a fun and laid-back date.

When we are looking for some great Thai food with a little fun mixed in, we head to Lulu’s Thai Noodle Shop. They have a diverse menu that offers a little something for everyone. From street food (appetizers) and soup to wok dishes and curries. For a perfect date, we love to share the lettuce wraps to start and then get our own entrees. My husband is a big fan of the Lulu’s Sampler, which has spring rolls, crab rangoon and two types of dumplings. I enjoy their pineapple shrimp fried rice and the rainbow peanut noodles. As for the “fun” part of Lulu’s, they have a robot that delivers food to the tables and, I have been told, will also bus them. Be sure to ask for the robot, as the servers still do food service to the tables as well.

Have you ever had ice cream made with nitrogen? If not, grab your other half and give Foggi Ice Cream a try. They are located in Mission and offer ice cream made fresh to order, boba tea and coffee. Ice cream made with nitrogen is very different from traditional ice cream. It has a different texture, but it is good. And the process of its being made is fun to watch. They offer a create-your-own option, with a base of chocolate, vanilla bean, strawberry or salted caramel ice cream and two toppings. Or they have specialties, like rocky road, strawberry cheesecake and cookies and cream. For more fun, they offer retro video games, board games and toys for the kiddos.

Hannah Berry is a freelance writer who lives in the Northland with her husband. They love to explore Kansas City and try new restaurants and activities. Check out her Facebook page, Out & About in KC.