100 Things to Eat in Memphis
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You know that "100 Things to Eat Before You Die" survey that's been making the rounds lately? There's now a Memphis-centric version.
The Memphis Yelp community has made a list of 100 Things to Eat in Memphis, a list of the most extreme, most well-known and best local dishes.
How many of these have you tried?
1. Tuna sandwich from Chinese Sub Shop
2. BBQ plate from Germantown Commissary
3. Fried chicken breast from Gus's
4. Soul Burger from Earnestine and Hazel's
5. Peach cheesecake from Cheesecake Corner
6. Chorizo tortuga from Las Tortugas
7. Sea bass at Tsunami
8. Ribeye from Folk's Folly
9. John Deere snow cone from Jerry's
10. Joyce roll from Sakura
11. Dry rub ribs from Bar-B-Que Shop
12. San Diegan from Brother Juniper's
13. Guacamole from Las Delicias
14. Homeroom Chicken and Grids from Lunchbox Eats
15. Red velvet donuts from Gibson's
16. Greek burger from Alex's Tavern
17. Gas station sushi
18. Uptown burger from Roxie's Grocery
19. Muffaletta from Kwik Chek
20. Gyro from Castle
21. Key Lime Pie ice cream from La Michoacana
22. Twice-baked potato salad from One and Only BBQ
23. Cheesesteak from Yang's
24. Shrimp and grits from Sweet Grass
25. Buffalo tenderloin from Erling Jensen
26. Barbecue pizza from Coletta's
27. Cornish game hen from Cozy Corner
28. Grilled cabbage from Deja Vu
29. Bulgogi from Du Won Jong
30. Roast duck from New Asia
31. Rib tips from Tom's Barbecue
32. Capote cupcake from Muddy's Bakeshop
33. Barbecue tofu nachos from R.P. Tracks
34. Chips (aka fries) from Brass Door Tavern
35. Ravioli from Vanelli's Deli
36. Mac'n'cheese from Mollie Fontaine Lounge
37. Voodoo Chocolate Passion Cake at King's Palace
38. Banana pudding from Cozy Corner
39. Turkey leg from a vendor outside of a Melrose High football game
40. Salmon cakes from Elegant Farmer
41. Almond croissants from Off the Square Catering
42. Crazy noodle bowl from Bhan Thai
43. Banana pudding from Germantown Commissary
44. Tiger Bleu Chips from Brookhaven Pub
45. Barbecue nachos from Central BBQ
46. Blueberry donuts from Gibson's
47. Hot wings from Ching's
48. Pimento cheese stuffed okra from Restaurant Iris
49. Shrimp salad from Bogie's
50. Chilean sea bass from McEwan's
51. Wedding cake supreme snow cone from Jerry's
52. Hummus and falafel from Casablanca
53. Chicken salad sandwich from Young Ave. Deli
54. French fries / sweet potato fries from Young Ave. Deli
55. Pineapple shake from Shanghai
56. Coconut cake from Beauty Shop
57. Spicy crab soup from Ryu
58. Goat taco from La Guadalupana
59. Turkey and dressing from the Four Way
60. Reuben from Trolley Stop Market
61. Thai Gumbo from Tao
62. Honey gold wings from All-Star
63. BLT from Links of Galloway
64. Pan-fried dumplings from Panda Garden
65. Hot wing rolls from Blue Monkey
66. Barbecue pizza from Pete and Sam's
67. Mussels from Bari
68. Ribs from A&R Barbecue
69. Salsa Tayde from Las Tortugas
70. Baklava from Cafe Med
71. Pickled green tomatoes from Soul Fish
72. Vegan Memphis barbecue sandwich from Imagine Vegan Cafe
73. Lentil tacos from Fuel Food Truck
74. Brussels sprouts from South of Beale
75. Bi Bim Bop from Kwik Check
76. Ribs from Central Barbecue
77. Wings from Molly's La Casita
78. Burger from Huey's
79. Cheese grits from Republic Coffee
80. Homemade chips from Pop's Deli
81. Nachos from Interstate Barbecue
82. Steak sandwich from Jack Pirtle's
83. Pork chop sandwich from Tom's BBQ
84. Stone Hero hoagie from Skunx Chef's Pub
85. Meat-stuffed pizza at Little Italy
86. Chocolate milkshake from Wiles-Smith
87. Breakfast sampler from Bryant's
88. Crab eggs benedict from Sweet Grass
89. All-in-one from Las Delicias
90. Pronto Pup
91. Lobster roll from Slider Inn
92. Nuts and chocolate from Peanut Shoppe
93. Lunch buffet from Pho Hoa Binh
94. Self-serve frozen yogurt from Yolo
95. Dirty Fries from Revival Food Truck
96. Island Club from Bardog Tavern
97. Lobster pronto pup from Rizzo's Diner
98. Monte Cristo from Half Shell
99. High tea from Chez Philippe
100. Chili pineapple paleta from La Michoacana
I've tried 47 of the items on the list, which is slightly disappointing given how much I eat / write about eating.
Is there anything that should be added? Add them in the comments or to the discussion on Yelp.
8:21 am
Redfish-The Elegant Farmer
Thai Noodle Salad- Local Gastropub
BBQ Nachos- Alfreds
10:48 am
Corn sticks and Hoppin John from The Little Tea Shop. Fried eggplant from Patricks.
11:01 am
Cheese Straws – Off The Square Catering!
1:15 pm
Bardog Tavern's Meatball Hoagie is the best example of a true home-cooked Italian sandwich in Memphis. I think a lot of their great food is still a secret.
2:21 pm
BBQ fried balognansandwich from Payne's.
Aunt Martha's iced tea.
3:22 pm
Hoppin' John and cornsticks from the Little Tea Shop (only on Tuesdays)
3:23 pm
Margarehita Pizza from the Trolley Stop Market.
3:43 pm
anything – broadway pizza
dessert shooters – majestic grille
bbq pizza – garibaldi's
stoner pie – the cove
mr. beefy – the cove
3:49 pm
Cheeseburger from Tops BBQ (Union's my fav)
Parmesean and Garlic Fries at Bosco's
5:53 pm
106. ANY of the Gelato at YoLo
107. Curry Tofu from Pho Hoa Bhin
108. Tuna Entree from Tsunami
109. Bang Bang Shrimp from Bonefish
110. Margarita Pizza from Trolley Stop
111. Rigatoni from Bari
112. Cuban Sandwich from Soul Fish
113. Veggie burger from Houston's
114. Carrot Cake from Soul Fish
115. Girl Scout Mocha from Republic Coffee
116. California Veggie from Bogie's Deli
117. Beauty Shop has THE BEST Bloody Mary EVER!
118. Crab Cakes from Sekisui Pacific Rim
119. Buffet on Sunday's at India Palace/Golden Indian has better Veggie Korma
120. Onion Kulcha at India Palace
121. Veggie Platter at Abyssinia
122. Margarita at Ciao Bella
123. Green Salsa at La Guadaulapana
6:10 pm
Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen – AM Breakfast
6:17 pm
Newbys World Famous Marinated Chicken Sandwich grilled since 1975
10:17 pm
Banana Cream Pie from McEwen's
Lamb Ribs from Alchemy
10:31 pm
Memphian by birth, but now a Nashvillian, sadly I’ve only accomplished 7 out of 100 (including 3 of top 4) Gotta get back
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1:02 am
Burger and fries made in 100 year old grease – Dyer's
8:06 am
That’s an excellent addition to the list.
9:03 am
Cheeseburger from Sweden Kream
Barbecue Ribs from Cozy Corner
Honey Gold Wings from Adline Hot Wings Express
Memphis Strip from Blues City Cafe
Egg Rolls from Shanghai
9:15 am
BBQ spaghetti from Interstate BBQ
9:48 am
Alfredo roll at Sakura
Chicken fried rice at Osaka
Fries at the Beauty Shop
Blackened tilapia or fish tacos at Bonefish
Chicken alfredo at Dino's
Cajun catfish at the Cajun Catfish Co.
Caprese pizotto at Russo's (and their bread!)
Spinach dip and greyhound drink at Houston's
12:31 pm
Pad Thai from Bangkok Alley! Makes my mouth water just thinking about it!
1:26 pm
80. Pop's Deli is listed for their chips. Although great, the Philly Cheesesteak is the must have in this place. Ranked 1# for cheesesteaks on Urbanspoon.com. Then try the Burgers, or Gyros.
2:23 pm
Emily's suggestion of Abyssinia is a great one. It's one of my favorite restaurants in Memphis.
2:33 pm
Shrimp and Grits from Felicia Suzanne's!
2:42 pm
Just chiming in to say that this post (and all of the comments) make me love Memphis even more.
4:18 pm
The crab stuffed mushrooms, bread pudding, and sizzling steaks from Ruths Chris Steak House!!!
4:27 pm
Anything from cafe 1912!
9:07 pm
Sunday Brunch at the Peabody, Dry Rub Ribs at the Rendevous, Pancho's Cheese Dip
10:20 pm
Dont forget the Lacy Special at the Little Tea Shop!!!
11:00 pm
Bologna Sandwich and Fried Chicken from Uncle Lou's
Tom Yum soup (with tofu) at Chao Praya
BBQ Sandwich at Leonard's BBQ
Hamburger + Pimento Cheese from the Trilley Stop Market
Pimento Cheese Patti Melt from the Grive Grill
Lamb Burger from Jim's Place
Pepperoni Pizza from High Point Pizza
11:55 pm
BBQ Nacho's from a Red Birds Game
6:56 am
Pimento Cheeseburger from sweet grass/ next door. Off the hook amazing!!!
7:32 am
I forgot to mention this in my first reply:
Mr. Good Burger from Roxie's Grocery – It is an amazing concoction of meat and cheeses that will blow your mind.
11:26 am
Anything from Lotus. Slooooooooooow service, because it's just Joe and his wife doing everything, but worth the wait every time.
1:20 pm
Hummus from Raffe's!
10:45 pm
Anything from the little tea shop!! Its awesome home cooking with the best sweet tea ever!!
8:24 pm
A malt or grilled cheese and tomato soup from Wiles Smith. Best rainy day November lunch ever.
8:45 pm
#43 and #9 at Pho Saigan
Sausage cheese plate at Redbirds game
7:21 am
Central Bar B Que – jerked wings
The Crazy Noodle- anything
Young Ave Deli- fried cheese, like their fries, they make them by hand!
Memphis Pizza Cafe- their calzone, any way
7:24 am
oh yeah…Patrick's- Black and Blue Burger, their bun is the best
and Zinnie's for lunch- Ms.Puddin's chicken breast with the works or her Chicken and Dumplin's
7:58 am
Hot and Sour soup from Formosa (or Mosa, its Fusion-style son)
Shrimp and Grits from Buckley's
Slap Yo Mama chocolate pie – the Pie Folks
Dutch Oven shrimp – Rendezvous (not on the menu – order 24h in advance)
+1 on Yang's deli – a hidden jewel on Summer Ave.!!
5:43 pm
Pecan crusted catfish – Jim's Place East
Blue cheese stuffed burger – P&H
9:42 pm
Anything from Fino's???? Just needin' a little shout out!! –Jerry
10:34 am
Spicy Tomato Soup from La Baguette
12:02 am
Cheese Fries – Huey's
Nachos – Swankys
Veggie Burger – Hard Rock Cafe
Deviled Eggs – Germantown Commissary
10:04 am
How can you have a list of Memphis food and leave out a Double Double from Dyers?
9:35 pm
Oreja de elefante tacos (elephant ear tacos) and Elote (corn) at Las Tortugas!
11:19 pm
A must try is a Chicken Shawarma Pita (the #4) from Pita Cafe (3950 Park). It's to die for, and no one seems to have heard of this place! I go at least once a week.
-brussels sprouts salad w/ bacon and sherry and lobster knuckle from Restaurant Iris
-porkchop sandwich at Broadway Pizza
-gyro at Kwik Check
2:24 pm
The Big Cheeser Burger at El Toro Loco!
9:44 am
Everyone should try a sandwich from finos (off Madison). Everything they have is delicious!!
1:06 am
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