Sesame - Mediterranean Kitchen

I've tried a lot of brisket and I usually don't super love it because everyone over cooks it or it…read morejust doesn't have a lot of flavor. When I tell yall that this was the best brisket I've ever had in my LIFE. I live in Southern California and I can't wait to have an excuse to fly back and eat some. The pulled pork was good, the pork belly was bomb, but that melt in your mouth, juicy, splashing with flavor brisket, is, "I'll take an unnecessary trip to middle of nowhere Kansas" LIFE-CHANGING. Waited about an hour in line while it was hard sprinkling and it was worth every second. Guys working the front are hilarious and welcoming. I can't wait to go back!

First time at Station 8 today and I have no idea why I haven't been here before! Well worth the…read morewait. Minimal seating spaces inside but their set up works- you work your way down a line to order your meal. Staff were friendly and food was incredible!

Interior

Ribs, pulled pork, baked beans, cornbread casserole, pickled onions, and more!

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B & C Barbeque

4.2(292 reviews)

8.0 mi

Kim, my server was RIGHT! The "Diablo" pulled pork sandwich was FANTASTIC! This is a Texas style…read moreBBQ with jalapeño, and that lovely, runny, HOT Texas style bbq sauce. To contrast the flavor, I ordered up a bowl of peach BBQ beans. The combination for lunch was perfect. I also ordered a D. P. To drink. Come to find out, the inspiration for this sandwich creation came from the movie "Smokey And The Bandit". Not sure if the link will work here, but I pasted it in just in case! Thanks Kim @ B & C. BBQ! https://youtube.com/shorts/xTjrH4OTykE?is=hSLo7POxIhBe_rTG

I love central Texas BBQ and this place gets it right! The brisket, ribs and sausage were all very…read moregood. The sides were all very good too. We also tried the pork rinds appetizer with queso and WOW those are so good! We also tried the Rueben sandwich and it was very good and the pastrami was smoked. Highly recommended!

Sitting at bar view--inside 07-29-2026

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Blazin apple mule - was very good

Bite Me BBQ

4.1(519 reviews)

7.9 mi

Had a hankering for BBQ while visiting Wichita and gave Bite Me a try. It was excellent. It seems…read morelately a lot of BBQ places are trying to pass off pot roast for brisket and still charge you brisket prices. Not the case here. Friendly service and super quick. Ribs were fall off the bone and brisket had good flavor and was plenty succulent. Sides of creamy slaw (exceptional) and mashed potatoes/gravy (also good). Washed it all down with some peach cobbler. Glad I stopped by!

The restaurant has a dining room that is a great match for the tasty barbecue they serve. The…read morepickle bar is a unique attribute with bread and butter style pickles, jalapeños, okra and other items that were a nice addition although not particularly special. Service was fine and the waiter tried his best to upsell us politely. I got the two meat combo with giant ribs and pulled pork, french fries and a salad on the side. The meat was very good, the salad was plain, and the fries were practically raw and sucked. Portions were reasonable and prices comparable to other similar places in town.

Moist Brisket

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Kansas Stout

Pig In Pig Out

4.3(234 reviews)

7.7 mi

I'm always on the hunt for good barbecue for me and/or my husband and Pig In Pig Out didn't…read moredisappoint him! Although I found them while in AK, he was traveling for work and he went with a few others. He said he never would've found it, nor would he have thought to stop if just passing by. He asked someone else in line what they recommended and he was super nice to fill him in on the menu! Three meats, two sides and some Texas toast for a mere $16.00! Holy moly was he full after that! Staff was friendly and they all loved their meals! He said he'll definitely go back again when he's in town!

**I wanted to update this review since I had the pizza for dinner tonight. I warmed up the pizza…read moreoven for about 15 min @ 350 degrees and then about 5 min on broil just to get it bubbling. The pizza was FANTASTIC, definitely something I will do again!!! ** I ordered the two meat dinner as seen in the picture below and it was good, no complaints. The sausage was tasty and had a mild heat, turkey breast was very tender and juicy. I really enjoyed the beans, could probably eat an entire pan of them. The potato salad was your typical potato salad, not sure it was made in house but I could be wrong. The spicy pickles were very good as well. I went in just to pick up a BBQ pizza for supper and decided to get a two meat dinner since I had never been before. The prices are average, my meal was 16.50 and I had a water to drink. They offer tea and soda as well. The employees were very friendly, restaurant was nice and clean. It reminded me of a typical bbq joint, smelled of smoke and meat, and had a few BBQ trophy's scattered throughout the entryway. Their BBQ sauce is also for sale if you want to purchase for home. Overall, I'd rate it a 7.5 on a scale of 1-10.

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Ribs & Brisket with potato salad and corn.

When Pigs Fly BBQ

4.4(206 reviews)

3.4 mi

I got home and had got baked beans instead of green beans. Called and within 15 min they brought…read morethe green beans to me. And they were about to close. On top of that the food was amazing. Thank you for your great service. Didn't get the guys name who delivered it but thank you. Definitely go back and recommend.

The brisket was 4/5 stars. I've had a lot better lol. However the sausage was 5/5, great price and…read moresolid service.

Kitchen

Burnt ends mac and cheese

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Entrance

Boones Pickins

4.4(88 reviews)

18.1 mi

Honestly my new favorite place in the Wichita area!…read more I came in Saturday night to pick up some dinner, and was created with staff that was so nice! Very welcoming and had a family feel to it. The food was incredible, and there was so much! Plus it was so affordable. The BBQ sauces are to brag about. Every side I really enjoyed. I got the Pulled pork dinner, and I liked it a lot! It wasn't dry at all, and had a lot of flavor. I can easily say that I'll be back MANY more times.

This place is the real deal! If you like homemade (homemade) then this is the place to be…read more Exceptionally friendly service with a smile and maybe some words of wisdom. The food is spot on!

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Pulled pork sandwitch

Two Brothers BBQ

4.0(83 reviews)

14.4 mi

Absolutely fantastic. Get the brisket! Cannot go wrong. Great flavor, tender. Simply awesome!!!…read moreNice people too.

The brisket was decent, but the sausages were pretty good. The garlic bread was spot on and the…read morebrisket chili is a unique find that fits the vibe of Kansas. The potato salad however was nothing special. Overall, the restaurant had an old-school BBQ joint feel to it.

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Pulled pork, green beans, and scalloped potatoes.

Delano Barbecue Company

3.9(141 reviews)

7.1 mi

Reasonable prices and fresh made! The beef brisket was…read moreAMAZING! Highly recommend it! Staff was super friendly and helpful with explaining the menu.

I was excited to try this place. I came in the early afternoon. The service was great. The…read morefood..... just ok. I got the 2 meat plate. I got hot links and turkey breast. With Potato salad and fried okra. The fried okra was the best part. Very hot, but all the pieces were huge and stick together. The turkey was ok but a little dry. Hot links were just ok. Not a ton of flavor. I had read how good the potato salad was. It was fine. But I would almost guarantee it was not made there. The sauces were good. Overall just ok.

Beef brisket

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Julius Rib Cage

4.5(30 reviews)

8.8 mi

Really good pulled pork and brisket! The man at the front was very nice! Looks like a great bbq…read moreplace so i had to swing in.

What an experience! Found out when we walked in that it's carry out only. It's been years since we…read morecame in and sat down to eat. Covid changed a lot of things. On this visit, there was just one guy there. Pretty sure it was the owner, by the way he carried a conversation with my husband. Hubby wanted a brisket sandwich. You can't go wrong here. Plentiful portions, tasty sides, packed into a go box. I was all about the ribs. Never disappointed! Had plenty of bread, so hubby took some to make a sandwich with. We sat out in the car to get our grub on. What a feast! I had bones for the dogs, a few scraps for birds lurking in the lot and some to take home for a late night snack. Finger licking good!

Best ribs in KS!

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Rib dinner

Sweet Willy's BBQ

3.9(20 reviews)

7.6 mi

Another year, another restaurant pops up to occupy the doomed little building near 47th and Seneca…read more Everything about Sweet Willy's is heavy-handed, from the menu's cartoon cowboy claiming this to be the best barbecue he's had, to the amount of hickory used in the meat that ensures you're going to smell like the woods before you make it back to the car. Going so over the top doesn't help my old barbecue standbys: the pork was on the way to becoming jerky, the brisket was dry and the fat unrendered, and even the sausage had a casing that was too thick for my liking. The ribs, on the other hand, stood up to the smoke well, producing a caramelized crust that gave way to tender meat that came off the bone cleanly. I'm not normally a ribs guy, but it was one of the saving graces of the meal. What Sweet Willy's lacks in panache it makes up for in gusto. The menu is peppered with all sorts of non-traditional applications of barbecue, from poutine to chicken lollipops to tacos, though the most surprisingly enjoyable thing may be the burnt ends, which are tossed in a honey and garlic sauce that is not only more subtle than the KC-style sauces served with everything else, but surprisingly works well with the sugars in the meat in a way that doesn't overwhelm. There's clearly a lot of effort put into Sweet Willy's, but not a lot of confidence, no matter how many "yums" are on the menu. There's some good to be found in places you wouldn't expect, but the brisket and pork are serve as the foundation upon which the rest of the menu is built, so improving them should be the first priority.

Amazing BBQ hole in the wall place! We tried the family pack with 3 meats, 3 sides, rolls and…read moresauce. The garlic slaw isn't too sweet, the sweet potato salad is a surprisingly delicious change from traditional, and the baked beans are the perfect mix of sweet smoky and a kick. Pork, brisket, and turkey are all moist and top notch! The mild sauce is very sweet and the hot sauce has a nice vinegar flavored kick. You need to try this place out for some good Kansas BBQ.

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Jenny L.

117

2 years ago

I've had the pleasure of dining at Sesame and their menu exceeds my expectations. The food is not only fresh but absolutely delicious. What also sets this place apart is the warmth and friendliness of the staff, chefs and managers. Their welcoming demeanor adds an extra layer of enjoyment to the dining experience. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite to-go or dining in, this restaurant is such a great option to have on campus. read more

Alysha D.

3 years ago

Found this place while driving from out of town and we will ABSOLUTELY be back! The young men working were so polite and patient in explaining what certain menu items were and as someone who has never had Mediterranean food, that was super helpful! They suggested some items and it was DELICIOUS!!! Amazing food and the customer service is something that's so rare these days. 10/10 recommend! read more

Christy C.

5 years ago

We kept hearing good things so we tried Sesame tonight. It was fantastic! The food was incredible (literally the best hummus and pita I've ever had) and the customer service was phenomena! Will definitely be going back! read more

Alysha And Trent S.

3 years ago

Last minute stop and decided to take a shot in the dark. Best decision! The dessert (cappuccino cheesecake) was just as delicious as the lamb kabobs! we will absolutely be returning again! read more

Joy K.

4 years ago

Terrible food.... Terrible food..... Terrible food..... Terrible food..... Terrible food..... Terrible food !!!

B W.

5 years ago

Very good food for a good price. Their lamb gyro was excellent and their hummus was flavorful.

Marge G.

4 years ago

Food is so good and the owners are the friendliest people. They are a weekly visit for me!

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