Yelp’s list of the Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S. came out recently. As you might expect, it’s heavy on areas with large populations.
But two Omaha eateries managed to sneak their way onto the end of the list, thanks to enthusiastic hometown reviewers.
, a bar and grill at 8807 Maple St., is No. 93, and , a Mexican restaurant at 4218 S. 50th St., is No. 98. Both are fairly new: ·¡±¹±ð°ù±ð³Ù³Ù’s has been open for a little more than two years, and Corner Kitchen has been open for about a year.
The list features fairly detailed descriptions of restaurant cuisines and remarks from reviews.
·¡±¹±ð°ù±ð³Ù³Ù’s, it said, has “elevated pub fare in an atmosphere welcoming to all ages.â€
Both Yelp reviewers and locals on social media sites such as the Omaha Food Lovers page on Facebook say the house-brined wings, served with a variety of sauces such as Carolina BBQ and Thai peanut, are one of the main draws at ·¡±¹±ð°ù±ð³Ù³Ù’s.
“I ordered a set of 10 wings with half the weekly special sauce (Thai sweet chili) and half cactus ranch. They were HUGE … meaty (and) cooked perfectly crisp and juicy. Probably the best wings I’ve ever had,†one reviewer said.
The Brussels sprouts appetizer — fried veggies with spicy honey glaze, bacon and lime crema — also get a lot of love.
Corner Kitchen is “like eating Mexican food with a passport,†the list says, with classic Mexican fare such as tacos, burritos and huevos rancheros, “but you’ll also find a sprinkling of Asian inspiration.â€
Diners should try the kimchi Brussels sprouts with pea shoots and sweet chili mayo and the queso taco made with Korean carnitas and melted mozzarella, among other fusion dishes, they said.
From a reviewer: “CK was a glorious eating adventure! We ordered the Birria taco, chicken chipotle ramen, Rangoon fried and elote. Everything was so full of flavor, fresh, hot and absolutely delicious!â€
’s data scientists determined the top restaurants by analyzing user ratings, the number of reviews and the volume of submissions for restaurants across the country over the last year.
More than 30% of the top 100 came from three states in the Sun Belt: Arizona, Florida and Texas. California also had more than its share. Other trends included places with noodles, such as ramen shops and Japanese eateries, Korean restaurants and Latin places.
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