BBQ in KC

..........i agree the first time i tried their sauce i thought it was old or spoiled. honestly i think kansas city is way over rated for bbq.. . i felt the same about Arthur Bryants sauce. Originally Posted by deacon

Gates and Bryants are two of the oldest BBQ places in KC and their sauce reflects that. It has more spice and vinegar in it. Ever since KC Masterpiece hit the market, everyone thinks we a a sweet tomato based sauce type of town. To me a good BBQ sauce needs enough spice to make your lips tingle.

Me, I prefer Gates, LC's or Byants in that order. Gates for a beef and a half, LC's for ribs and Bryants for burnt ends and have cooked fries.

Worst BBQ I ever had was in the Carolinas, a mustard based sauced. To me it was gross, but the locals love it.

Gods, I miss KC. Even the worst bbq out there is still better than the best bbq out west. Originally Posted by Sarge

Hey is this the Ol' Sarge speakin'?

Ok, every one let me know the best and we can do a poll, I contacted a mod and asked about pinning a list in here. Have not heard back but it would be nice to have a list around for visitors.

http://www.arthurbryantsbbq.com/index.htm
Bryant’s is the best in the state.
For the price and the portions.
Will get enough for two if you order it to go, in just one sandwich.
Check out the link above.

Jack Stack, Oklahoma Joe's, or Smokehouse

Zarda's is my favorite just because I love the sauce.

Saw the show Diners, Drive-ins and Dives and he came to KC to different BBQ places. I tried a couple that he raved about and was really disappointed. If you've ever been in one of the BBQ contests they have around town, the quality is so far and above what you get in a resturant, that you will never be satisfied with them again. Originally Posted by KCJoe

I like two of the places from Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives but I think the food they showcased for Johnny's BBQ and RJ's were not the best food selections there. They are both solid BBQ joints, but they are also not the best KC has to offer although I do go to them once a month or so.

Jack Stack, Oklahoma Joe's, or Smokehouse Originally Posted by emplover

My three favorites also.

My three favorites also. Originally Posted by KCSmutMonkey

Rosedale on Southwest Blvd.


JR

Arthur Bryant’s Originally Posted by Mr_LongStick

Jack Stack
Oklahoma Joe's
Smokehouse Originally Posted by emplover

Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives but I think the food they showcased for

Johnny's BBQ
RJ's Originally Posted by bigryan222

Rosedale on Southwest Blvd.
JR Originally Posted by JRLawrence

+1 to all

#1 jack stack
#2 Smoke house but has to be gladstone(recipes are the same used to work together way back when only slight differences in main sauces and make up of foods)
#3 smokin guns in NKC best turkey in town

Echoing the masses.....Smokehouse, Oklahoma Joes, Rosedale, and (a new mention) Heywoods in OP.

So for those who have responded so far, I have a question. Rather than have a multitude of threads on bbq in KC, would it be nice to have a "sticky" thread with the best and worse places that rub their meat daily with fine or yuckky sauce each day at the top of the sandbox?

Jack Stack - Burnt Ends!!!!!

Echoing the masses.....Smokehouse, Oklahoma Joes, Rosedale, and (a new mention) Heywoods in OP. Originally Posted by Smoking Monkey

Just curious... Are you talking about Hayward's? Haven't heard of Heywood's...

If so, I'm not a fan... though I thought it was good YEARS ago, and possibly it has made a comeback. But if it's a new place, where is it?

One of the big things about any bbq is the process of the oven itself. It has to temper out and that can take a while, or so I have been told. When Arthur Bryants went into the Legend's it was awful....it had not been going long enough for the flavor to reach its max. Well that is what I have been told any way. Any experts out there willing to share. I did photos at the American Royal Contest a few years back and learned a lot. It is a science from what I learned as the mobile crews can in by the ton!

So any BBQ experts can to help on this one? Location, seasoning, sauces, what makes it great and average? Do the taste buds make a difference too? Any more add ins on outfits? What any one enjoy - enter in BBQ contest sponsored by the KC Eccie crew? Maybe the ladies would "volunteer" to be prizes???

Just curious... Are you talking about Hayward's? Haven't heard of Heywood's...

If so, I'm not a fan... though I thought it was good YEARS ago, and possibly it has made a comeback. But if it's a new place, where is it? Originally Posted by emplover

Yes, I'm sorry...Haywards is what I meant. I haven't eaten there in a couple of years, so maybe it has gone downhill, but it was excellent before that.