A Surprising Gem of Authentic Yunnan Cuisine in the Heart of Kansas City. I am excited to tell you about a culinary gem I recently discovered—Top Soup Yunnan Noodle, in Overland Park, KS. In the vast landscape of Chinese restaurants in the United States, Yunnan rice noodles aren't usually what comes to mind. With most Chinese establishments serving Americanized interpretations or leaning heavily into the spicy, intense flavors of Sichuan cuisine, finding a restaurant that specializes in authentic Yunnan dishes can feel like a quest for a culinary unicorn—even in a cosmopolitan city like New York. So, imagine my delight when I stumbled across this spot during a recent visit to Kansas City. Yes, you read it right. Kansas City, an unexpected locale for a Yunnan noodle shop, is now home to this wonderful eatery. As someone whose wife hails from the Yunnan region, I am no stranger to the unique, complex flavors the area has to offer. So when I caught a glimpse of Top Soup Yunnan Noodle from a gas station on a Thanksgiving visit, I was determined to give it a try on our next Kansas City visit. What followed was an experience that exceeded all expectations. If you're planning a visit, I highly recommend immersing yourself in the authentic Yunnan taste by opting for the Original, Mala, or Spicy broths. Paired with delicate rice noodles and your choice of meat (we were thoroughly impressed by the eye of round), these broths deliver a palatable journey that is as comforting as it is exciting. In Yunnan, it's knows as "bridge crossing noodles". But the culinary adventure doesn't stop there. Complement your noodle dish with their cucumber/beef salad. It's an authentic Yunnan dish that harmoniously blends crispness, juiciness, and robust flavors, and I must say, it is nothing short of a revelation. Besides the impressive flavors and authenticity, what sets Top Soup Yunnan Noodle apart is the exceptional value it offers. The prices are outstandingly reasonable for the quality and portion sizes, which adds another layer of appeal to this already fantastic dining spot. So there you have it, my unexpected culinary discovery in the heartland of America. If you find yourself in or near Kansas City, do yourself a favor and pay a visit to Top Soup Yunnan Noodle. I promise you, it's an experience worth repeating. As for me and my wife, we will definitely be back.

Just had an incredible dining experience that brought back a rush of memories from my trip to China. I ordered the rice noodles soup with marble beef, and it was nothing short of extraordinary. The flavors were rich, aromatic, and truly authentic - just like I remember from my time in China. The soup was full-bodied, comforting, and the marble beef was tender and succulent. If you're a fan of noodle soup, this is a must-try. I highly recommend this place to anyone craving an authentic Chinese culinary experience. Looking forward to my next visit!

I received advertising in my email about Top Soup and we decided to go try it with my family... the square where it is located is a little neglected, the general view of the place from the outside is not attractive at all but when you enter the restaurant you are surprised. .the place is nice and has a calm atmosphere ..the service is super good and fast, we waited a little longer than normal for the food, my family tried different dishes and they gave a good comment ..in my case my plate is a little cold. .but in general everything is delicious.. try it, I'm sure you won't have a bad experience.

We decided to give this place a try and boy were we impressed. The atmosphere is very calm and pleasant, the staff was friendly and attentive and the food is absolutely fantastic. The food is very authentic, hot, and delicious, and there is a lot of variety. I had the seafood soup and it was very good, I would love to come back and try other menu items as well. I would recommend paying a visit for anyone who loves authentic Asian food.

The beef wrap appetizers were SO good. Be aware that they're served room temp (like Vietnamese spring rolls). They're pretty big for one person, and they're filling. The pumpkin base soup was also delicious. It had an unexpected spicy kick that I enjoyed. My dinner mate loved the chicken with vegetables combo along with the egg drop soup starter. (Update: I came back another night to try this as takeout, and I was not as impressed with this particular dish -- bland.) Service was attentive and fast. Also noticed that this place is very popular with takeout orders because there was a steady stream of order pickups while I was there, which is usually a good sign.

Ramen was really good, tried mine with rice noodle. Had the Kimchi Ramen Combinatio. Eggrolls and Crab Rangoon was delicious. We also loved the combination lo mein. The only thing we didn’t care for was the General Tsos chicken only b/c the chicken wasn’t fried hard but the sauce itself had good flavor. They are really nice and food is super fresh. Overall I would be back. Pan fried dumplings 8/10 Egg rolls 9/10 Crab Rangoon (Sweet) 8/10 Combination Lo Mein 9/10 General Tsos Chicken 6.5/10 Kimchi Ramen 8.5/10

I like eating this Chinese "Crossing the Bridge Rice Noodles" very much. I order the "Golden Soup Crossing the Bridge Rice Noodles" every time I come here. My daughter also likes the "Original Flavored Crossing the Bridge Rice Noodles" very much. It is highly recommended!

really great food! i had the kimchi hot pot with shrimp and it was fantastic! my dad had the curry chicken combo and it was great too. really good flavor and everything is cooked to perfection. really interesting presentation for the hot pots, it makes it more fun to put it all together! our server was super kind and explained all of the hot pot ingredients to us and also recommended us options for next time we come back (and there WILL be a next time)! heavily recommend this place, great food and great service.