Best Restaurants in Overland Park (2025)

KC smoke meets Northern Thai spice: red-curry burnt ends, lemongrass sausage, and butterscotch wings. Celebrated by Eater and highlighted nationally, it’s a smart pick for out‑of‑towners and locals alike.

A compact Cantonese stalwart known for late-night dim sum, family-style tables, and a long menu of steamed and fried specialties. Praised by KCUR and regional food writers for fresh-made plates and serious value.

A longtime neighborhood favorite where the owner’s hospitality and bright, balanced curries keep regulars returning. Featured by Feast Magazine and lauded by diners for customizable spice and generous portions.

A community anchor for Korean barbecue and stews; the marinated galbi and plentiful banchan drew praise from the Kansas City Star. Grill at your table or let the kitchen handle the sizzle.

Family-run spot for handmade pupusas, plantain empanadas, and homestyle plates. Noted by The Pitch’s food column for affordability and honest flavors; a casual, culture-rich meal any day of the week.

House-made tortillas, a lively salsa bar, and tender barbacoa define this counter-service taquería. Kansas City Magazine singled out its tacos among the city’s essentials.

Palestinian-owned and warmly hospitable, Yafa plates generous shawarma, kabobs, hummus, and baklava. Recommended by KCUR listeners as a standout neighborhood choice with heart.

A wide-ranging Indian and Pakistani menu—chaat, dosas, thalis—makes this independent spot a reliable favorite. KCUR called it an Overland Park gem for breadth and value.

Downtown’s chef-driven food hall where rotating independent kitchens serve everything from sushi and Southeast Asian plates to pizza and tacos. Covered by KCUR and Visit KC as a modern culinary hub.

A no-frills smokehouse serving meats dry—with sauces on the side. Kansas City Star readers called out Brobeck’s among the metro’s favorites, especially the burnt ends and ham salad.

Born from the Overland Park Farmers’ Market, chef Fernanda Reyes’s taquería serves cochinita pibil, barbacoa, and vibrant salsas. Recognized by Kansas City Magazine and The Pitch for fresh, market-driven tacos.