Let’s face it: Wherever you go in Kansas, you are guaranteed to find a great meal. But, you may find yourself asking, “what food is Kansas known for?” or even “which foods are the most ‘Kansas’ of all the foods?” If you ask us, we find the following 11 Kansas foods to be the most iconic in the Sunflower State:

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Which Kansas foods do you find to be the most iconic? Is it on our list? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Not only do we have iconic foods that we are well known for here in the Sunflower State, but we also have some weird food combinations that we are well known for as well (a banana and mayonnaise sandwich anyone?!?). Check out these 10 strange food combinations in Kansas and let us know if your favorite made the list.

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What food is Kansas known for?

If you are new to the Sunflower State or even just passing through, you may find yourself asking, “what food is Kansas known for?” While there are a few options, barbecue is definitely better in Kansas. Plus, the Sunflower State is home to some incredible barbecue restaurants that are sure to leave you coming back for more. In fact, we created a list of the best barbecue joints in Kansas that you need to add to your bucket list ASAP.

There is also nothing better than road trips and barbecues, and we combined the two! We created a road trip in Kansas that takes you to five hole-in-the-wall barbecue restaurants. Along this journey, you’ll enjoy great food, beautiful sights, and one happy stomach!

What are some restaurants where I can enjoy the best Kansas cuisine?

Here in Kansas, we love our food! This means that we also have a long list of incredible restaurants where you can find some of the most delicious Kansas cuisines. To try some of the best foods in Kansas, and even some famous foods in Kansas, check out this list of 12 bucket-list-worthy restaurants, one for each month of the year. By taking on this challenge and eating at every restaurant on the list, your taste buds are certainly going to thank you!

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