Friends Sushi & Bento Place

Friends Sushi & Bento Place, located at 1808 W 39th St in Kansas City, is a delightful sushi haven that has quickly become a favorite among locals. With a cozy atmosphere, this restaurant offers a vibrant mix of sushi, ramen, and bento boxes that cater to diverse palates. Many patrons, like Tiffany Criss, have been captivated by the enticing aromas wafting from the kitchen, urging them to step inside. The quick and attentive service enhances the overall dining experience, making it a go-to spot for sushi enthusiasts.

Customers rave about the freshness of the ingredients, with Lisa New highlighting favorites like the Rainbow roll and Yellowtail nigiri, particularly praising the gluten-free options available. Andrew’s first visit was met with the satisfaction of the Sunset roll and Chef's plate, showcasing the variety and quality on offer. The ambiance melds friendliness and efficiency, ensuring diners leave with a smile and a full belly.

While some dishes, like the tonkatsu, may fall short in size, the overwhelming consensus is that Friends Sushi delights with flavorful choices and reasonable prices. Whether you're a sushi aficionado or simply seeking a satisfying meal, Friends Sushi & Bento Place is a contender worth revisiting.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
- Has no-contact delivery
- Offers delivery
- On-site services available
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Highlights
- Has great tea selection
Popular for
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves beer
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves happy-hour food
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves vegan dishes
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
Dining options
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has bar on site
- Has toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Popular with university students
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Accepts NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- High chairs available
Parking
- Free multi-storey car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Somewhat difficult to find a space

Tiffany Criss

May 7,2025

This is a small venue with huge taste. We decided to stop in here from the smell in the street. I was literally walking to another location for something else and decided to stop in here. We were promptly seated and our server gave great ...

Lisa New

Apr 29,2025

Delicious food, fresh fish, friendly staff, and reasonably priced! As a celiac, they also offer a good gluten free menu. I have been dining here for years and have introduced many friends and family to Friends Sushi. Highly recommend! Favorites: Rainbow roll, Yellowtail nigiri, Daikon roll, Edamame

Andrew

Apr 26,2025

Our first time eating at Friends and it was awesome!! We both got the Sunset roll. He got the chefs plate, I got a Philly roll, sweet shrimp, and onion soup. He got Miso soup. All of it was fresh and tasted amazing. Our server was very attentive and made sure we had our drinks full. Average prices for sushi. We will certainly eat here again!

Anthony Barber

Apr 25,2025

We really like this restaurant. The food is very good. We've had the Rock n Roll, Depth Charge, TNT and the fried rice. All are excellent choices! The service is absolutely fantastic. The staff is very friendly. Give it a go, you will not be sorry.

Shane Kim

Mar 28,2025

This is a great spot for all things- sushi, ramen, bento box, etc. Staff members are friendly, most items on the menu that I've tried are excellent, and the portion sizes are great. Definitely can get a full belly and a smile without breaking the bank. Especially during lunch hours, you can get some great deals. Highly recommend the ramen options, sushi rolls are great, and the lunch sushi bento or teriyaki bento box options are fantastic! I will say the tonkatsu / chicken katsu were a bit disappointing for the size and thickness of the meat... but still tasted great!

Bernie Katzroy

Mar 28,2025

Hadn't been here for a while and was absolutely starving after getting off work. The staff was friendly and accommodating as usual. The food didn't long to be served and decent as always. On a rainy day like today it was great to enjoy some tempura and miso soup to warm me up as it was cold outside, and the sashimi was great.

Natalie Winters

Mar 20,2025

This place has a great balance of quality and price! My husband and I usually go there for when we crave fresh sushi. The eel, tuna and yellow tales are our favorite. Best bang for the bucks? Lunch bento 11.75 for two sushi, a roll, salad, soup and a choice of rice or egg roll.

Diamond S

Mar 8,2025

Friends sushi was my very first experience trying sushi and I'm so glad I did because I love it! ...