I mean...where do I begin with this place! It doesn't matter if you are trying the house salad, the curry goat, the jerk chicken, the curry shrimp, the MANGO LEMONADE, the cabbage, the plantains, the jerk salmon, the sambussas, the lamb, the injera and did I say the MANGO LEMONADE...you get what I'm saying...TRY EVERYTHING!

The food is AMAZING and very authentic!. I am from the Caribbean island of Saint Kitts and my husband (American) brought me here as a surprise in hopes that he could help with my homesickness. Long story short, he hit the nail on the head when he chose this place and we have been faithful customers ever since. The service is so personalized. You feel like family the minute you walk in. Kaptyn, a hostess, and the other host who is male (I can't remember his name) are so welcoming, down to earth, and friendly. The music is ALWAYS perfect, they play West Indian music, both popular and underground. You can expect to hear the sounds Bob Marley, Chronixx, Buju Banton, Jah Cure, Koffee, etc. The menu offers a wide selection of traditional West Indian and Ethiopian food including vegetarian options. One of my absolute favorite things about Awaze is the food portions, you WILL get your money's worth. They give you big portions of food where as some places try to skimp out on quantity. If you are from the Caribbean, you know that big portions are default. The food is seasoned and cooked to perfection and the chef is so humble and sweet. (I often ask to see him at the end of my meal just so I can compliment him). I cannot rave more about this place. If you are of West Indian or Ethiopian descent you will be pleasantly surprised to find out the tastes and vibes of this restaurant will bring you right back to home. And if you aren't from either of those regions you will fall in love with everything about this place and you'll never want fast food or junk food again. You'll be hooked and always craving their curry goat. Speaking of, the last time my husband and I went to Awaze we ordered beef sambussas as appetizers, he ordered curry goat (his favorite in the white bowl) and I ordered jerk chicken ( red plate). Both meals come with sides of red beans and rice, fried plantains, and mixed cabbage with sweet potato. You also get fresh salads with avocado, olive oil and tomatoes with the meal as well. See what I mean about big portions! If you live in Kansas City, Awaze is MUST MUST MUST go to. It is the perfect place to enjoy great music, great people, and even better food.

The vegetarian combo platter is excellent! The plantains have great flavor! The service hear is great, very fast and efficient. The interior of the restaurant has a rad design, just a cool place. It's definitely worth checking out, the best Ethiopian food in Kansas City for sure.

My mom and I enjoyed this place so much. Our waitress was so kind and made us feel very welcome. We had some wonderful tea and fresh juice and ordered the vegetarian platter. They were very accommodating about our inability to handle spicy foods and added extras of other dishes. My mom said she would go back every day if she could!

Soooooo good! One thing to be aware of- don't expect your food to come out fast, everything is made fresh to order so it takes a while (and it is worth the wait). I had the jerk chicken which was moist and flavorful- it came with a super yummy salad, rice, cabbage, and fried plantains. The owner, Rachel, was very sweet and answered all of our questions. I will definitely be back again to try something else!

Amazing food!!! I try something new on the menu every time and have never been disappointed. I love that the meals are so big that I can take home the leftovers and still have an entire meal left. The food is very filling & nourishing as well, doesn't make me have that heavy, groggy feeling I get after eating at most American food restaurants, but of course, this is a carribean restaurant. The atmosphere is fantastic as well. Very authentic. This has become one of my top favorite places to eat in KC. Feels like home to me.

Loved the food... but i think this place has been renamed to something called eskcobar. Its in the same address. Might get confusing

Amazing, suave and extremely clean establishment. The Food is INCREDIBLE - the Staff is AMAZING the music and atmosphere are joyous and if you haven't been......YOUR CHEATING YOURSELF! Great Date Night selection. They offer fresh and best of quality EVERYTHING. Pablo and his establishment NEED TO BE ON YOUR TO DO LIST!

Every item I had last week for lunch was sublime! I will definitely be back. Highly recommend.

Amazing! The flavors blend so well together. The service was perfect.

Excellent service, great atmosphere, and the food was solid. Never had Ethiopian cuisine, but quite enjoyed the jerk chicken and lamb tibbs we had, definitely would recommend

Very nice workers. Great fresh food. Good music selection as well. If Jamaican and Ethopian food is what you're looking for this is the spot to go!

The food is delicious. There are many meal combinations for adventure- taste seekers. Get the greens with your meal .... Then get some more greens.. I'm telln ya. The atmosphere is laid back the people are chill. And you will want to bring someone so you won't have to tell the story about this food alone. I love the blackened-jerk Salmon meal.

Best Ethiopian food I'd had in KC, very nice staff. Great atmosphere, food was delicious and very reasonable in price/portion. Ginger beer was worth it too! Come here to eat goooood!

Great food service and chef. I would give them more stars if i could 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

Great foods. Unfortunately the spicy wasn't very spicy.

My wife and I went here to try some Caribbean food in Kansas City... We loved it. Everything was delicious. Full of flavor and spice. Even the rice was amazing. Fried bananas were perfect. Lamb and goat so tender. All the reviews are correct.. just great food. It is a place you need to not be in a hurry. They are slow. Enjoy the music, have a drink, and talk while you wait... Because you will be waiting. Atmosphere and decorations could be improved but that is just my opinion for mainstream success. We will definitely return.