The Lists 2023
Every year, after visiting more than 300 restaurants in the OKC metro, I put together lists of the best concepts in popular categories, including cocktails, coffee, and the most frequently requested dishes or styles. Usually, they are just the five best in no particular order, unless it says otherwise, and a visit to any of the five is sure to be excellent. There will occasionally be lists that are longer or shorter depending on the availability of the style/ethnicity and quality. For burgers, since we’re in a golden age of sorts in Oklahoma City, I always list ten.
African
Queen of Sheba (Ethiopia)
Cous Cous Cafe (Morocco)
Plus254 (Kenya)
Edie’s Grill (Sub-Saharan)
Naija Wife (Nigeria)
Asian
South Asia
Sheesh Mahal (Pakistan/India)
Rasoi (India)
Mirchi Joint (Pakistan)
Mt Everest Cuisine (Nepal)
Naan (India)
East Asian (Other)
Burger (Not onion burgers)
Central American
Cafe Kacao (Guatemala)
Tienda Guatemala (Guatemala)
Cafe Antigua (Guatemala)
Misasa (Honduras)
Pupuseria mi Chalateca (El Salvador)
Tierra Mia (Nicaragua)
Coffee (local roaster)
Soup/Stew
Khao Soi at Ma Der Lao Kitchen
Khao Poon at Ma Der Lao Kitchen
Green Chile Stew at Hacienda Tacos
Birria Ramen at Rev Mex
Beef Noodles at Szechuan Story
Upscale Casual / Modern American
Wings
Fair-Weather Friend Nuoc Mam
Ma Der Lao Kitchen Jaew bong
Chef Dee’s Creations Garlic sauce
Jones Assembly Cacio e pepe
Clark Crew BBQ Naked