I believe they use basically the same BBQ sauce, but with additional cumin. And if you're in the mood for some really great baked beans, you won't go wrong here. Reminded me of the table sauce I use which has a similar base.

and trying to look at the glass as half full, I did enjoy their BBQ sauce. Had I not gone, I would have always wondered what I might have missed. Knowing Munchin' Hogs credentials, I didn't want to settle for anything less while I was in KC. :wink:Īt the end of the day, I guess I don't feel too bad about the experience. and in their defense, I don't think there were any of the team working back of house that night. You can't win competition after competition just by chance. As I meant to imply at the beginning, they are unquestionably BBQ giants. Having said all that, it is definitely not my intent to diss Munchin' Hogs at the Hilton. I regret I didn't opt for Oklahoma Joe's or LC's. on a Saturday night, the food quality ( I had the sampler plate) was typical of hotel fare (over-cooked, dry, mediocre at best). But since I was in KC for only one night, I decided to drive the 30 miles from Overland Park to sample 'the best.' Sad to say, the place was virtually empty at 7:30 p.m. Interestingly, I rarely if ever see posts about Munchin' Hogs when the topic of 'best BBQ in KC' is brought up. Since Munchin' Hogs is obviously doing something right - consistently right - I decided a few weeks ago when I was visiting KC to give it a try. I love their Butt Burger.and for a while they had this sandwich called the Mangino Gut Buster.that friggin thing was huge.but tasted great!Īs far as where to avoid.NEVER GO TO FAMOUS any reason!!!!!! If Bob had decided to set up in any city besides KC, it would probably be the best Q around that area. I go to RJ's frequently.I consider it to be really good basic bbq. or RJ's (how many KCer's know that one), Every thing on the menu is good, but you have to try the fries! The food there is really really good and suprisingly consistant. It is in a gas station, so it has the necessary bbq joint ambiance. Simply put, it is the best restaurant bbq I have ever tried. The other place you should go is Oklahoma Joes.

Don't get me wrong.the food is pretty darn good though! I would go with the beef sandwich or Burnt Ends. I think you should go to two different places for two different reasons.Īrthur Bryants is truly quintessential Kansas City BBQ.while it is not my favorite in town, it is as much about the experience and tradition as it is the food.

RJ's - Best BBQ Sandwich in town, Jayhawker Combo!!!!Īsk me next week after I eat at a couple again and I will change my mind. OK Joes (go to original on Mission) - ANYTHING! except grilled chicken breast, but Pulled Pork is best in town. Hayward's - Burnt Ends and Sausage platter. Gates - Slab of ribs with heated sauce (not hot sauce) just ask for heated sauce. Here is my list.Īrthur Bryant's (only the original) - Beef Sandwich (brisket) to go with fries, and eat it there. Now saying this I have not been to Smoking Guns, in Northown but I have heard it is good. I have personal favorites in KC that I get different foods. I personally dont like Fiorellas JAck Stack, I just dont get the restaraunt BBQ, and the food is ok. Oklahoma Joes, is, in relative terms, new to KC BBQ, compared to Bryant's, Gates, Wyandot, Rosedale, Zarda, LC's, Hayward's or RJ's (how many KCer's know that one), but has very good food and at a quality that is hard to find. The sauces at the bbq places are all very diiferent, from lard being the first ingredient (Arthur Bryants) to a rich sweet sauce (Jack Stacks), but Burnt Ends are usually known as KC's own. For KC, it ust depends on what you want, IMO there realy isn't a KC style of BBQ, and thats what makes it KC style.

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