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Serving Kansas City our Pan-Asian Stir Fry and Sushi for over 30 years

Serving Kansas City our Pan-Asian Stir Fry and Sushi for over 30 years

From the former owners of 1980's Westport and early 2000's Waldo locations, the chao family proudly presents…

Ika Grill

sushi + Pan-Asian

We are a family owned and operated restaurant located in Camelot Court, North of 119th and Roe.

After several years out of the restaurant business traveling the world and raising our kids, Chef K.C. Chao and his wife, Linda, are back with their newest venture! Our upscale Asian eatery had our soft opening on Valentine’s Day in 2019—a day that’s typically touted in restaurant circles as the busiest day of the year.

“We thought that would be the best day to open—a good omen!”
— Linda Chao, Co-Owner

Now regulars flock through the doors to see what new recipes have been added to the ever-evolving menu. We have been serving Kansas City for over 30 years, cooking classic Chinese Korean dishes as well as new takes on old favorites.

We are proud to bring our Pan-Asian Stir Fry and Sushi to Leawood, KansaS!

“People think we’re a new restaurant, but we’re not new... we’re back in business!”

We have been serving Kansas City for over 30 years, cooking classic Chinese Korean dishes as well as new takes on old favorites.

When it comes to Ika Grill, we are eager to showcase the best! Fresh seafood is flown in several times a week.


We fastidiously train all our staff in several well-known Asian cuisines—everything from tasty Korean dishes to Japanese noodles to classic Mandarin fare.  And, of course, some of the fanciest, most decadent sushi rolls you’ll taste in the Metro!


If you like spicy food, you’ve come to the right place! While we have plenty of mild dishes for those not-so-adventurous folks, many dishes have quite a kick.

“We limit the menu to our favorite recipes—the most popular ones. If it’s something we love to eat and something our customers will love, that’s what we’re serving—something we created from scratch.”

Serving Kansas City our Pan-Asian Stir Fry and Sushi for over 30 years

Serving Kansas City our Pan-Asian Stir Fry and Sushi for over 30 years

Meet Chef K.C. + Chef Elias!

With nearly 35 years of experience under his chef apron, Chef K.C. has opened several beloved restaurants in the metro with his family—including the popular Peking and New Peking restaurants in Kansas City. He and Linda then flew solo, opening Red Snapper on Ward Parkway. That menu was so popular, guests still ask for certain dishes at Ika.

Chef KC got his start at a prestigious culinary school in Taiwan steadily working in small family restaurants and helping out his own family along the way.

Ika Grill is a culmination of all the things he’s gleaned over the years. The design of the restaurant alone took nearly seven months—with its clean-lined aesthetics and pops of color adorning the walls. A spacious attached patio is popular with guests who enjoy fresh air and social distancing.

But the food is really the star of the show at Ika Grill. Chef K.C. works alongside his talented culinary staff and partner Chef Elias Garcia to perfect inspired recipes.

“People still ask for things we served at Red Snapper!”
“We’re always trying different things! We want to have our own unique style and unique rolls. We also ask our customers, our guests, what they would like. We gather their requests and update our menu board every couple of weeks.  Most of our specials have been influenced by our customers.”

While the dishes pack plenty of flavor, they’re also stunning visually. In Asian culture, eye-catching presentation is the most important thing, so it’s no wonder that every dish coming out of the kitchen is a culinary work of art.

Presentation is first, then smell and taste. With our mix of flavor profiles, we know you won’t be able to find our dishes anywhere else!

What people are saying about Ika

  • You have to go to Ika! The most diverse menu, best quality, flavor and staff that makes it such a gem. Chef KC is one-of-a-kind and always on point!

    Jon F.

  • One of my go to dishes is the kun pun shrimp. The breading is the perfect amount, it's crispy on the outside yet still chewy on the inside, the shrimp is tender, and the thick, spicy sauce is what I come back for.

    Jamie Kokot

  • So glad to have another sushi option in the Town Center Plaza.

    Tahira Z.

  • Ika Grill is relentless about their quality and has some of the best sushi around. One step further their ownership takes the time to meet their customer's by name, even remembered I had a young son. Absolutely, perfect, or the closest I've come across.

    Nic D.

  • Yum! This has been a favorite of mine for awhile. Lunch on Sunday was a great idea. They have their happy hour menu all day!

    Chalanna B.