Chewology – Japanese
Stepping into this vibrant space feels like a modern homage to the bustling night markets of Taiwan, where the air is alive with the savory scent of sizzling scallion pancakes and spiced fried chicken. Guests delight in a playful parade of textures, from the refreshing crunch of smacked cucumbers to pillowy bao buns overflowing with tender char siu and rich, fragrant eggplant. It is a spirited destination where traditional street food soul meets contemporary craft, creating an atmosphere that is as energetic as it is delicious.
Chewology, 900, Westport Road, Westport, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, 64111, United States https://www.chewologykc.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Chewology
Dairy-Free at Chewology
Chewology in Kansas City has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dressed Eggs, Pan Fried Veggie and Smacked Cucumber & Wood Ear. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Chewology
Chewology in Kansas City has 12 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dressed Eggs, Pan Fried Veggie and Winter Squash Curry. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Chewology
Chewology in Kansas City has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Scallion Pancake & Beef and Taiwanese Beef Noodle. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Chewology
Chewology in Kansas City has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Red Earth and Eternal Spring Shrine. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Chewology
Chewology in Kansas City has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Red Earth and Eternal Spring Shrine. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Chewology
Chewology in Kansas City has 12 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pan Fried Veggie, Smacked Cucumber & Wood Ear and Tofu Bao. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Chewology
Chewology in Kansas City has 18 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dressed Eggs, Pan Fried Veggie and Smacked Cucumber & Wood Ear. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Chewology
Chewology in Kansas City has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Mochidoki. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Chewology
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Dan (Spicy Peanut Ramen) | 10.9 g | 76.9 g |
| Chicken & Basil Dumplings | 27.4 g | 59.7 g |
| Scallion Pancake & Beef | 0.4 g | 40.5 g |
| Fried Bao Bits | 150.9 g | 38.6 g |
| To The Maxx | 10.4 g | 34.3 g |
| Winter Squash Curry | 135.2 g | 32.4 g |
| Fish Fragrant Eggplant | 41.3 g | 31.8 g |
| Kung Pao Tofu | 56.2 g | 30.8 g |
| Three Cup Mushroom Ramen | 0.8 g | 29.5 g |
| Taiwanese Beef Noodle | 23.7 g | 27.6 g |
| Typhoon Shelter Crab | 96.9 g | 26.7 g |
| Gua Bao | 34.4 g | 22.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Small Plates
- Dressed Eggs - $9: ramen egg, chili mayo, fried shallot, pickled red onion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Smacked Cucumber & Wood Ear - $8: soy, sesame, pickled onion, cilantro, chile crunch Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taiwanese Fried Chicken - $14: basil, five spice, soy, sweet potato starch Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallion Pancake & Beef - $21: beef shank, pickled cucumber, sweet bean sauce, green onion Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Fragrant Eggplant - $12: doubanjiang, garlic, onion, basil, soy, peanut Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Bao (Steamed Buns)
- Gua Bao - $8: pork belly, ponzu, mustard relish, cilantro, peanut
- Tofu Bao - $8: crispy fried local tofu, sweet sesame glaze, alliums, sesame seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Karaage Bao - $8: chicken, pickled cucumber, chili mayo
- Char Siu Bao - $15: roasted pork, shokupan, buttery crust
- Shui Jian Bao - $14: daikon, cabbage, carrots, cilantro, sesame, soy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic
Dumplings
- Xiao Long Bao - $12: Soup Dumpling - 4 pieces. pork, shrimp, si gua Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mala Xiao Long Bao - $12: beef, sichuan peppercorn, chile, star anise, doubjiang, sesame Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Fried Veggie - $14: cabbage, shiitake, tofu, carrots, sesame, chives, wood ear, chile crisp Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork & Cabbage Dumplings - $14: pork, cabbage, green onion, ginger Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Basil Dumplings - $14: chicken, soy, shaoxing, sesame oil xo, cabbage, basil, fried garlic Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef & Napa Dumplings - $14: beef, fermented napa, sesame oil, chile, red oil Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles
- Dan Dan (Spicy Peanut Ramen) - $20: pork, peanut, chili, peppercorn, green onion, cilantro, ramen Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taiwanese Beef Noodle - $23: american wagyu beef shank, pickled mustard relish, bok choy, green onion, cilantro, chili bomb Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Cup Mushroom Ramen - $20: mixed mushrooms, three cup basil-kombu dashi, sesame, chile crunch Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallion Ginger Chicken Noodles - $21: poached breast, egg noodle, 63 degree egg, bok choy Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Winter Squash Curry - $25: shrimp balls, coconut, sprouts, egg noodle, fish sauce, peanut, ginger-garlic, sesame, lemon grass, cilantro, chile crunch Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice Dishes
- Braised Pork Belly Rice (Ló Bah Pñg) - $20: taiwanese braised pork belly, soy, five spice, pickled english cucumber, fried shallots, cilantro, tea egg, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kung Pao Tofu - $18: crispy tofu, blistered snap pea, fermented chile, anchovy peanut Available at: dinner, lunch
- Typhoon Shelter Crab - $29: crispy rice, crab, butter, shallot, garlic, chile, negi, cilantro Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Fried Bao Bits - $7: fried dough, pb sugar, condensed milk, cilantro, peanut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Mochidoki - $3.5: mochi rice cake, ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Taiwanese Pineapple Cake - $8: shortbread cookie, jammy pineapple, parmesan, butter, cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Milk Tea Basque Cheesecake - $10: oolong cream, jasmine boba, brown sugar butter crust Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Cocktails
- Headless Quenchman - $13: St George Chile Vodka, Giffard Banana, Passion Fruit Honey, Lime Acid, Dogfish Head Seaquench Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Oolong Sling - $15: Legent Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Oolong Palm Sugar Syrup, Bittermens Elemakule Tiki Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sake-Wrench - $14: Lucky Dog Maneki Wanko Sake, Bronson's Milk Punch, Salted Plum-Lemon Bitters, Soda Water Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Lambai Island Highball - $12: Jasmine Bud Infused 21 seeds Valencia Orange, JJ's Clear Kombucha, Cruzan Mango, Garden Party Basil, Coconut Water, Champagne Acid Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- To The Maxx - $13: gin, dark rum, house falernum, pineapple, lemon, green tea, aloe Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Red Earth - $12: vodka, house savory brine Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Eternal Spring Shrine - $13: white rum, cucumber, lime, kombu, sesame oil Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Land Bridge - $15: rye whiskey, campari, cacao, spiced sweet vermouth, umami bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Kao Town - $14: spiced kaoliang, passionfruit, coconut, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- 823 - $15: kavalan, sesame washed rittenhouse, sweet vermouth, amaro lazzaroni, fire tincture, iron spritz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Chewology
- Is Chewology dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Chewology has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dressed Eggs, Pan Fried Veggie and Smacked Cucumber & Wood Ear.
- What can I eat at Chewology on a dairy-free diet?
- Dressed Eggs, Pan Fried Veggie and Smacked Cucumber & Wood Ear carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Chewology have vegan options?
- Yes. 12 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Pan Fried Veggie and Smacked Cucumber & Wood Ear.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Chewology?
- Dan Dan (Spicy Peanut Ramen), at roughly 76.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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