08/31/2026
Midwest Living spotlighted Kansas City’s Akoya Omakase as one of the best omakase restaurants in the Midwest.
(And I just happened to celebrate my birthday here a couple weeks ago! 🎉🥂)
Midwest Surprise: Midwest Living named 10 of the best spots to experience the Japanese style of dining in the Midwest. The recognition for Akoya is a well-earned nod to the intimate downtown KC sushi counter located inside the historic Hotel Phillips at 106 W. 12th St.
Fresh Fish: Akoya offers just ten seats at the sushi counter, where Chef Peter Hoang and a team devote themselves entirely to the omakase experience. Pro tip: the lunch special is one of our favorite deals in town: one roll, five pieces of nigiri, gomae salad, and miso soup for just $18.
Comment below if you have gotten to experience this yet!
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