Whether you’re new to Indiana or come from a long line of Hoosiers, chances are you’ve encountered (and devoured) the popular Hoosier specialty – the Hoosier tenderloin. This famous sandwich offers huge bragging rights to popular Indiana restaurants, and to this day there is no resolution on who makes the best sandwich. But there is one unassuming restaurant that definitely makes some of the best pork tenderloin in Indiana you’ve ever tasted.

Located in Kokomo, Ray's Drive-In offers a humble slogan: "It pays to eat at Ray's." And many Hoosiers would urge you to take them up on their promise. As one of the more unassuming restaurants in Indiana, this '50s-style drive-in doesn't look impressive from the outside, but driving right by it would be a huge mistake.
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If you had any doubts about what to order, Ray's makes sure you know their tenderloin sandwich is pretty special. They make some of the best pork tenderloin in Indiana.
RebeccaMA/TripAdvisor
That's because Ray's makes the largest Indiana pork tenderloin sandwiches in the state (and possibly the world). These massive tenderloins, known as King tenderloins, attract hungry Hoosiers from all parts of the state.
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In fact, they're so big that sometimes you'll need two plates for one sandwich! The best part is, the huge Indiana pork tenderloin isn't just a gimmick; it's packed full of flavor, perfectly seasoned and breaded, and insanely juicy.
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Don't worry: if you're not up for the challenge, Ray's also makes a smaller tenderloin sandwich. Of course, you could always get the King and feast on your leftovers for days.
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If you've never tried this incredible sandwich, a food Indiana is known for, at Ray's Drive-In, be sure to add it to your tenderloin bucket list.

Address: 1900 N Courtland Ave, Kokomo, IN 46901
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Do you think Ray’s Drive In makes some of the best pork tenderloin in Indiana? What other restaurants top your list? For more information on Ray’s Drive In, visit the Facebook Page.

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Food Indiana Is Known For

Melissa M. | August 13, 2021

What food is Indiana known for?

Many states are defined by their food and Indiana is no different. There are some particular foods that are part of the state culture that just about everyone in the state has eaten at some point in their lives. If you grew up in Indiana, you probably love dishes like chili, country-fried steak, and biscuits and gravy. For dessert, how about some sugar cream pie or persimmon pudding? These are just a few of the classic dishes you'll find around the state. 

Where are some unassuming restaurants in Indiana?

Just because the exterior of a restaurant doesn’t wow you it doesn’t mean the food inside should be overlooked. Some of the best food is found in the most unassuming, hole-in-the-wall restaurants or ones that aren’t obvious and hard to find around the state. Tucked away in Covington is the Beef House which serves premium aged beef in a location only locals seem to know about. Joe Huber’s in Starlight is a farm, so maybe you wouldn’t expect to find a restaurant here, but you’d be wrong. The farm restaurant serves dishes using produce grown on-site for a true farm-to-table experience. You can read about several other unassuming restaurants in this article. 

Do you have any food trails in Indiana I can follow?

Oh yes, we have plenty of food trails so get ready to indulge in some of the best food around the state! Whether you love tenderloin, BBQ, seafood, ice cream, or breakfast, there are 20 themed food trails in this list of mouthwatering food trails around the Hoosier State. 

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