Dining Around the World in KC
We’re fortunate to have an array of delicious cuisines from around the world available at nearby restaurants. These are a few we recommend.
Australia: Banksia Bakehouse
Banksia is named for an Australian shrub, and, fittingly, the restaurant atmosphere is like dining in a culinary greenhouse. With fresh plants decorating the walls and clean white fixtures, this is a relaxing place to sample some Australian cuisine. Cofounders Rob and Kate Joseph moved from their home in Sydney to Kansas City and wanted to bring a taste of home with them. Enjoy a variety of meat pies, sausage rolls, salads, sandwiches and desserts.
Ethiopia: Blue Nile Café
Founded in 1995 by Daniel and Selam Fikru, Blue Nile has long been a beloved staple in the metro with its current location in the City Market. They serve watt, a thick Ethiopian stew, in a variety of combinations of vegetables and meats. You’ll also find a variety of tibs on the menu, a cross between stir-fry and stew. Their clear menu makes it easy to choose the combination you’ll enjoy. Selections include lamb, beef, chicken, potatoes, lentils, greens and a variety of vegetables.
Near Eastern (Persia, Turkey, Iran, Armenia): Clay & Fire
Clay and Fire brings Near Eastern recipes to KC’s Westside using locally grown ingredients, serving up delicious kebabs, hummus, flatbread, pitas, soups, Turkish pizzas and entrees. Located in a transformed house in the Westside, the atmosphere is cozy and comforting—just like the food. The wood-fire baked cheesecakes and house-made bread puddings are perfect complements to the meal.
Germany: Werner’s
The local butcher shop and grocery is disappearing from the American landscape, but Werner’s preserves the memory with their delicious selection of European delicatessen menu items. You can buy groceries to take home or enjoy lunch at their counter or outside at the picnic table where they serve European-style sausages, sandwiches and schnitzel, as well as strudel.
El Salvador: El Salvadoreño
913.217.7233
Enjoy delicious Central American food from El Salvador at El Salvadoreño, a small restaurant boasting authentic Salvadoran food, including enchiladas, empanadas, plantains, tamales, pupusas, pastels and yucca frita. The colorful atmosphere and delicious food make this a favorite restaurant for local families.
Kristina Light writes about the Best of Kansas City regularly on KCParent.com.