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Anjin, Then Jazz

A tiny 20-seat izakaya, then jazz and a drink after.

About $26–$86 for two2 hrs 30 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Anjin, Then JazzA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Anjin, the start. Stop 2, Black Dolphin, optional, 0.2 miles from stop 1, 10 min walk. The route is about 0.2 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: Crossroads. Landmarks shown: Union Station.CROSSROADSGRAND BLVDMCGEE ST18TH STOAK STGILLHAM RDUNION STATIONSTART AnjinBlack Dolphin12N0.1 miAnjin, Then JazzFoodMusicWalkStreetcar lineStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.2 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap
Also close by
  • Beckett’s (Kansas City), drinks, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • BKS Artisan Ales (Crossroads), brewery, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Arizona Trading Company (Crossroads), shopping, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Casual Animal Brewing Co., brewery, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Chartreuse Saloon, games, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • The Brick, drinks, 1 min walk from stop 1

The stops

  1. AnjinReserve well ahead; it only seats 20.about 80 min · 1708 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64108 · hours checked recently · then 10 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Black DolphinJazz and a drink at Black Dolphin, where the Green Lady's music plays while it is closed; 21+, no reservations.optional · about 60 minWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps

How the night flows

Anjin is tiny, so reserve weeks ahead.

Good to know

Reservations
Required
Parking
Confirm parking near Oak Street.
Getting around
Driving, Walking
Setting
Indoors
Alcohol
None needed
What to wear
Comfortable shoes for short walks between stops.

Before you go

Hours, prices and reservations change. Anything we haven't recently source-checked is marked “Confirm today” in the planner rather than presented as fact. Check the venue's own page before you head out.

We last looked over this date on September 21, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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