Friends’ Sushi & Bento Place Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Friends’ Sushi & Bento Place, the ultimate destination for Japanese and Asian fusion enthusiasts in Kansas City. Nestled on W 39th St, this charming eatery presents a delightful array of offerings that cater to a diverse palate. Their menu features a range of enticing starters, including Gyoza and Shrimp Tempura, leading into heartwarming soups like Miso Soup.
However, the real stars are the fresh ramen and sushi selections. The Special Ramen Combo and imaginative rolls such as the BMW and Friends Roll promise to satisfy sushi lovers and newcomers alike. With options for both vegans and meat lovers, this place is perfect for groups, families, or a casual lunch. Enjoy the cozy ambiance, excellent service, and great happy hour specials, making each visit a delightful culinary experience.
Starters
Spring Roll
3 pieces. Vegetarian.
Cheese Cracker
4 pieces.
Edamame
Soybeans. Vegetarian.
Gyoza
6 pieces. Pan-fried dumplings, pork, or vegetable.
Shrimp Gyoza
6 pieces.
Shrimp Shu Mai
3 pieces. Steamed shrimp dumplings.
Agedashi Tofu
Fried crispy tofu.
Shrimp Tempura Appetizer
Battered and fried.
Veggie Tempura
Broccoli, asparagus, sweet potato, pepper, mushroom, pumpkin, and onion ring. Vegetarian.
Calamari
Squid.
Baked Mussel
4 pieces.
Salmon Cracker
Salmon in crispy wonton skin with sweet-spicy ginger sauce.
Beef Short Ribs
Ribs that have been broiled, roasted, or grilled.
Yakitori-Chicken
3 pieces.
Hamachi-Kama
Grilled yellow tail cheek.
Tuna Tartar
Tuna filet seared with spicy ginger sauce.
Miso Soup
Soup that is made from miso paste.
Onion Soup
Soup that is made with stock, onions, and covered with either cheese, bread, or croutons.
Friends Green Salad
Sesame ginger or spicy ranch dressing.
Seaweed Salad
Vegetarian.
Squid Salad
Squid salad.
Spicy Shrimp Crab Salad
Asahi Tuna Salad
Cold salad with shredded tuna.
Soups and Salads
Fresh Ramen Noodle Soup
Special Ramen Combo
Bowl of ramen noodle soup with vegetable, also comes with 1 choice of dishes.
Cha Shu Ramen
Noodle soup.
Beef Sukiyak
Slow-cooked tasty beef stew noodle soup with green veggies.
Kangba Beef Stew
Flavored beef stew with white rice.
Ekko's Noodle Soup
Noodle soup with broccoli, tofu, asparagus, bell pepper, mushroom, bean sprouts, and carrot. Vegetarian.
Seafood Udon
Japanese style combination seafood noodle soup.
Shanghai Udon
Stir-fried noodle and vegetables served with chicken, steak, shrimp kabobs.
Golden Sea
Mixed seafood including shrimps, mussel, crab meat, scallops, and squid in Japanese sweet curry sauce with white rice.
Yang Sho Fried Rice
Egg fried rice with white meat chicken, shrimp, and onion.
Entrees
Sushi and Sashimi
Tuna
2 pieces.
Izumi Tai
2 pieces.
White Tuna
2 pieces.
Striped Bass
2 pieces.
Soft Clam
2 pieces.
Yellowtail
2 pieces.
Squid
2 pieces.
Salmon
2 pieces.
Shrimp
2 pieces.
Smoked Salmon
2 pieces.
Crab Stick
2 pieces.
Eel
2 pieces.
Masago
2 pieces.
Salmon Caviar
2 pieces.
Tofu Skin
2 pieces.
Scallop
2 pieces.
0ctopus
2 pieces.
Mackerel
2 pieces.
Tamago
2 pieces.
Sweet Shrimp
California Maki Roll
Philadelphia Maki Roll
Rolled sushi.
Salmon Avocado Maki Roll
Rolled sushi.
Classic Tuna Maki Roll
Rolled sushi.
Yellowtail Scallion Maki Roll
Rolled sushi.
Spicy Tuna Maki Roll
BBQ Eel Maki Roll
Rolled sushi.
Salmon Skin Maki Roll
Rolled sushi with salmon fish.
Shrimp Tempura Maki Roll
Rolled sushi.
Crunchy Spicy Salmon Maki Roll
Rolled sushi.
Cucumber Maki Roll
Rolled sushi.
Spicy Scallop Maki Roll
Rolled sushi.
Mango Avocado Maki Roll
Rolled sushi.
Spicy Crab Maki Roll
Rolled sushi.
Maki Rolls
Specials Rolls
Daikon Roll
Tuna, yellowtail, salmon, cucumber, crab, and masago wrapped in daikon radish.
Soft Shell Crab Spider Roll
Kansas Roll
Avocado around crunchy spicy crab.
Rainbow Roll
4 kinds of fish around California roll.
Dragon Roll
Mango around eel avocado roll.
BMW Roll
Eel and avocado around shrimp tempura roll.
Pizza Roll
Spicy octopus over California roll.
Volcano Roll
Spicy tuna, avocado, and cream cheese fried.
Lobster Roll
Mango around lobster mix.
Holiday Roll
Spicy salmon around shrimp tempura roll.
Futo Maki roll
Crabmeat, egg, radish, cucumber, and avocado.
Dynamite Roll
3 kinds of fish mixed with spicy sauce.
Santa Roll
Tuna and avocado around mango crab roll.
Friend's Roll
Salmon and avocado over spicy shrimp crab.
Shrimp and Asparagus Roll
TNT Roll
Spicy California roll.
Vegas Roll
Spicy salmon, avocado, cream cheese, and jalapeno fried.
YMCA Roll
Yellowtail and avocado on top of crunchy masago roll.
Red Dragon Roll
Spicy tuna over crab mango roll.
Caterpillar Roll
Avocado around eel cucumber roll.
0yshii Roll
Tempura shrimp, spicy crab, cream cheese, jalapeno, and masago with sweet chili sauce.
Depth Charge Roll
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado, jalapeno roll fried like tempura.
Sunset Roll
Spicy crab over shrimp tempura masago roll with tuna and avocado on top.
Roll 39th Roll
Crab, asparagus, cucumber roll with shrimp, avocado, and black tobiko on top.
Fish and Green Roll
Choice of tuna or yellowtail with cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeno.
Tamako Combo Roll
Spicy tuna roll, spicy crab roll, and crunchy spicy salmon roll.
Chef's Sushi
9 pieces sushi, California roll, and miso soup.
Chef's Sashimi
15 pieces sashimi and miso soup.
Rock and Roll
Avocado, smoked salmon and spicy crab, fried like tempura.
Sweet Potato Tempura Roll
Asparagus Tempura Roll
Agedashi Roll
Fried tofu wrapped with soy paper.
Fresh Asparagus Roll
Avocado Roll
Sushi roll prepared with avocado.
Cucumber Avocado Roll
Veggie philadelphia Roll
Avocado, cream cheese, and tofu skin.
Veggie Dragon Roll
Avocado around yamagobo, cucumber, and tofu skin roll.
Veggie Futomaki Roll
Tofu skin, egg, yamagobo, cucumber, and avocado.
Vegetarian Heaven Roll
2 Rolls: sweet potato tempura roll and mango cucumber roll topped with avocado.
Vegetarian Rolls
Sides
Side Sauce
Eel sauce, spicy mayonnaise, or sriracha.
Side Rice
Steamed white rice (warm) or sushi rice (cold).
Can of Soda
12 oz.
Sweet Milky Tea
Mexican coke
Glass bottle
Lunch Soft Drinks
Lunch Friend's Bento
Teriyaki Chicken Bento
Add-ons for an additional charge.
Teriyaki Steak Bento
Marinated or glazed in a soy based sauce.
Teriyaki Salmon Bento
Marinated or glazed in a soy based sauce.
Friends Yakitori Bento
Chicken, beef, and shrimp kabobs.
Chicken Katsu Bento
Breaded chicken cutlets.
Tonkatsu Bento
Crispy tender pork chop.
Shrimp Tempura Bento
Battered and fried.
Meat Free Bento
Vegetable tempura.
Beef Short Ribs Bento
A cut of meat including the rib.
Unagi Bento
3 pieces BBQ eel sushi and 3 pieces California roll.
Ebi Sushi Bento
3 pieces shrimp sushi and 3 pieces spicy tuna roll.
Inari Sushi Bento
3 pieces tofu skin and 3 pieces California roll.
Unagi Sushi Bento
Three pieces BBQ style water eel sushi and three pieces California roll.
Dinner Friend's Bento
Dinner Soft Drinks
Soda
Mochi
Sweet rice flour dessert.