Highest-rated restaurants in Wichita by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.
New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Wichita, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
#30. Restaurante Usuluteco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2265 South Seneca St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Salvadoran
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#29. College Hill Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3407 East Douglas Ave. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Delis, Pasta Shops, Mediterranean
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#28. Lotte
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 320 South Market St. Ste 101 Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: New American, Salad, Bars
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#27. Tuta's Teriyaki
- Rating: 4.6/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1212 South Tyler Road Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Japanese
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#26. Pollo Express
- Rating: 4.6/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2501 West Pawnee St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
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#25. Meddys
- Rating: 4.6/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 South Washington Ave. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Greek
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#24. Meddys
- Rating: 4.6/5 (75 reviews)
- Address: 560 Ridge Road South Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek, Middle Eastern
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#23. Tuptim Thai Restaurant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (190 reviews)
- Address: 2121 North Rock Road Ste 300 Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Thai
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#22. Kim's Noodle Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.6/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 10919 East Harry St. Ste 101 Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Vietnamese, Chinese
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#21. Red Bird Sandwich
- Rating: 4.6/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 6440 East Central Ave. Normandie Shopping Center Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Salad, Sandwiches, Cocktail Bars
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#20. El Pollo Dorado
- Rating: 4.6/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 128 West 21st St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
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#19. Larcher's Market
- Rating: 4.6/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 3555 East Douglas Ave. Ste 100 Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Salad, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#18. Sesame - Mediterranean Kitchen
- Rating: 4.7/5 (81 reviews)
- Address: 2755 North Maize Road Ste 109 Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mediterranean, Barbecue, Salad
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#17. Meddys
- Rating: 4.7/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2441 North Maize Road Ste 1501 Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mediterranean, Salad, Soup
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#16. Pokemoto
- Rating: 4.7/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 550 North Webb Road Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Hawaiian
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#15. Pasta Express
- Rating: 4.7/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4100 East Harry St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Italian
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#14. Tacos TJ 664
- Rating: 4.7/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1014 North West St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. Tacos TJ 664 East
- Rating: 4.7/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 3526 North Rock Road Ste 100 Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Tacos
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#12. Los Pinos
- Rating: 4.7/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1225 West Douglas Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Maple Street Pizza Company
- Rating: 4.7/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 12111 West Maple St. Ste 131 Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Cocktail Bars
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#10. Coffee Daze
- Rating: 4.8/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3236 East Douglas Ave. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#9. The Flying Stove
- Rating: 4.8/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Burgers
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#8. Asian Wok
- Rating: 4.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 2929 North Rock Road Ste 105 Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Pan Asian
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#7. Gabby's Peruvian Restaurant & Catering
- Rating: 4.8/5 (227 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1002 South Seneca St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Peruvian
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#6. Thai Table
- Rating: 4.8/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 3570 North Woodlawn Blvd. Ste 100 Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Thai
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#5. Grace Market
- Rating: 4.8/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1030 South Oliver St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Korean, Asian Fusion, International Grocery
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#4. Sushiya
- Rating: 4.8/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 325 North Mead St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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#3. Station 8 BBQ
- Rating: 4.9/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1100 East 3rd St. North Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse
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#2. Lima Nation Peruvian Kitchen
- Rating: 4.9/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 2146 North Collective Lane Ste 102 Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Peruvian
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#1. Solly & Jude's
- Rating: 4.9/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 400 South Emporia Ste 100 Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Sandwiches, Cocktail Bars, Beer Bar
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.
