Every state has a signature food that everyone has to try when they’re in town. Travelers would be hard-pressed to find cheese curds better than the ones in Wisconsin, and lobster rolls are best served in Maine. Foodies can’t resist the gumbo in Louisiana, and the BBQ brisket in Texas is unparalleled.
Still, some signature dishes are better than others. That’s why Eat This, Not That! named the best food in every state — and compiled a ranking of which ones are the best.
It should come as no surprise to residents of the Cornhusker State that the must-try dish in Nebraska is Runza. Here’s what Eat This, Not That! says about Nebraska’s signature dish: “Not exactly sure what runza is? Well, it's a bun that happens to be stuffed with ground beef and cabbage. A true Nebraskan staple, but one you don't want to eat all the time.”
So, how does Runza stack up against the other signature dishes in the U.S.? Nebraska’s signature dish comes in near the bottom at No. 47, according to Eat This, Not That!. These are the Top 10:
- Washington: Oysters
- Maryland: Crab Cakes
- California: Avocado Toast
- Delaware: Scrapple
- Connecticut: White Clam Pizza
- Kansas: Bierocks
- Pennsylvania: Philly cheesesteak
- Wisconsin: Cheese Curds
- New Hampshire: Apple Cider Donuts
- Georgia: Peach Cobbler
See the rest of the rankings here.