Yelp has announced its 11th annual list of the Top 100 Places to Eat in the US, celebrating the best eateries across the nation. As the review platform celebrates its 20th anniversary later this year, it is spotlighting the stories, trends and data that show how Yelp helps people more meaningfully connect with their local community.
Topping this year’s list is Tumerico in Tucson, Arizona. The restaurant’s inventive, vegetarian Latin food comes courtesy of chef and owner Wendy Garcia, a James Beard Award semi-finalist.
Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat, generated through a combination of community submissions and data, gives a unique perspective on what diners are craving across the country. This year, the list sees overwhelming representation from Asian, Asian Fusion and Southeast Asian restaurants, making up 25 percent of the list. Yelpers are also loving noodle restaurants like Menya Rui (#2) in St. Louis, which serves more than 200 bowls a day of decadent noodles and broth. While Asian street foods remain popular, diners discovered and ranked more Korean places to eat like O’Kims (#58) cooking up authentic Korean cuisine in Honolulu.
“From New York City to Houston, and Florida to California, Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat list celebrates the must-visit local restaurants across the United States,” says Tara Lewis, Yelp’s trend expert. “This year’s list embraces the unique tastes of our users and spotlights the beloved hidden gems across local communities.”
Since its 2014 debut, Yelp’s list has recognized more than 750 establishments across more than 380 cities, shining a light on beloved local businesses, while driving more foot traffic and revenue for their establishments. California maintained its spot as the state with the largest share of restaurants on the list with 18, followed by Florida with 13 restaurants and Arizona and Texas with eight each. Nevada rounds out the top five most represented states on the list with six eateries.