The Official OKC Visitors Guide 2023

of the 39 distinctive First American Nations in Oklahoma. Their delicious adaptations use ingredients that have been grown, gathered and hunted in this area for generations. Vegan and gluten- free options are available, and a museum entry fee is not required to dine. We’re Here for Brunch. Yes, it really is just expensive breakfast, but at least you get to drink early without feeling bad. Neighborhood Jam and Hatch both offer dishes from traditional to creative, as well as full bars and mimosas to kickstart your weekend. The diversity is impressive, and even locals are often surprised at what we offer. The list could be far longer, including brilliant Pakistani/Indian cuisine at Sheesh Mahal , the world’s best house- made Oaxaca cheese-jalapeno sausages at Edge Craft Barbecue , hashwa at Nunu’s , life-changing falafel at Saj , amazing seafood at Sedalia’s , sushi at Culprits , breakfast tacos at Big Truck , pastries at Ganache Patisserie , inexplicably good pizza at Fairweather Friend – why does a brewery have such good pizza?! – goat birria at Los Desvelados , and even curried goat Caribbean style at Carican Flavors . If you thought you were just here for the chicken-fried steak at Cheever’s (and you should absolutely try it), we have far more surprises for you than you’ll believe.

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China is a Big Place. We tend to think of Chinese food as a monolithic thing, but the large nation has 31 distinct provinces and regions, and like any other large country, the food from the regions is diverse. Szechuan Story is a favorite destination for locals, and their crispy spicy chicken is among the city’s best dishes. The beef noodle bowl at Northern Noodle House brings the best of China’s northeast to Oklahoma City, and you’ll find delicious buns and dumplings at Oodles of Noodles in the city’s northwest quadrant. More Noodles Please. Ramen has found a home here, too, and whether you like the savory tonkatsu style or a more subtle take for hot months like chilled ramen (no broth), you’ll find what makes your heart happy at Tamashii and Goro . Both offer a variety of dishes and full bars. Indigenous Fare. Inside the First Americans Museum, Thirty Nine offers Modern Indigenous Cuisine steeped in tradition. Regional Executive Chef Brad Harris and Emmy award- winning Chef Loretta Barrett Oden (Citizen Potawatomi Nation) created menus honoring traditional ingredients

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A Taste of Vietnam. Oklahoma City is regionally famous for our pho restaurants. The traditional soup can be found in several locations in the Asian District and scattered throughout the city. VII Asian Bistro offers a delicious version, and they also serve pho’s spicier cousin bun bo hue. For a modern take, Riviere Modern Banh Mi in Midtown has small-batch pho, xiu mai meatballs, and some of the city’s best bulgogi (think of it as Vietnamese- Korean fusion).

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