Kansas City Trip Part 2: Food Edition 🍖🍜

Since I only had one day in Kansas City, I didn’t get to try too many foods, but these two spots came highly recommended by countless Xiaohongshu users—and they did not disappoint! 😋 🍖 Q39 – A meat lover’s paradise! The portions here are HUGE—like, definitely-can’t-finish huge 😂. The half rack of ribs I ordered was more than enough with a side of veggies. The flavor was amazing—well-seasoned but not overly sauced, which I personally prefer. The sauce is served on the side, so you can control how much you want. Their onion straws (yes, they’re called “straws,” not rings!) are a must-try—super crispy and delicious. The restaurant is clearly popular locally—it was packed, but the space is big and they even have their own parking lot. Fun fact: They have two locations —one in Kansas and one in Missouri! They’re not far from each other, which is pretty interesting. Prices are reasonable, and they also serve burgers and fries. This time, I focused on the BBQ, and both the ribs and beef were excellent. 🍜 Jumbo Noodles Bar – Now I get why it’s called “Jumbo”! This place offers both Japanese ramen and Chinese hot pot-style dishes—perfect for a hot comforting meal after a long day of travel. They have a self-service seasoning station where you can mix your own dipping sauce based on your taste. Prices are very affordable: the hot pot dishes are large and cost between $15–18 depending on the flavor, and a bowl of ramen is around $13. The taste is solid 👍. If you order the hot pot, you can choose between rice or noodles. Noodle lovers can ask to have noodles cooked right in the pot—it’s really good! That wraps up my Kansas City series! Had a great time, ate well… though the wind was crazy strong 😂🌬️. #KansasCityTravel #KansasCityFood #Q39 #JumboNoodles #FoodReview #BBQ #Ramen #Hotpot