The International Food Bazaar

Since it opened in 1857 The Kansas City Market has been a hotbed of activity and a place to find great food.
A local farmers market can be found here 3 days a week on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday each week. There is always something fun and exciting to do here as you wander through the different vendors stalls sampling local food specialties and examining the different wares for sale.


Pictured here is a sampling of what the spice trader has to offer. Hot curry powder, fresh ground chillies and pickling spice all grab you by the nostrils and make you salivate as you think about all the delicious dishes you can create. Buy a pinch or a pound its totally up to you.Seasonal fresh produce from local farmers is available in abundance from several different vendors. All of the fruits and veggies herbs your looking for can all be had for a reasonable price
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I find it very fun and relaxing to hang out and shop around in the fresh open air market full of sights and sounds and tastes. There is a fine fusion of food and cultures here linked together by small family owned restaurants that encircle this outdoor food emporium.
One of my favorites is an unassuming little Vietnamese place called Hien Vuong and they serve an amazing bowl of Pho which is a Vietnamese staple dish. A steaming bowl of clear flavorful beef broth and white rice noodles. You will get a mound of fresh basil, bean sprouts and jalapenos and sauces to flavor your pho just right. If you haven't tried pho than you just don't know! Check it out.

This is just a small sampling of the many enticing ethnic foods awaiting you.The represented cuisines include;Greek, Italian, Chinese, Ethiopian ,Mexican , Turkish and local specialties. The food is out there for you to explore at
The City Market20 E. 5th Street, Suite 201
http://www.thecitymarket.org/about.html
Phone: 816-842-1271 Fax: 816-471-6168