Two of the best fried chicken restaurants in the United States sit right across the border from each other, according to a new national ranking. Based in the United Kingdom, food blog Lovefood.com’s writing staff travels worldwide to try meals from restaurants of all kinds. In their most recent ranking of each state’s “best fried chicken joint,” they landed on two Kansas City area restaurants to represent Kansas and Missouri.
On the Kansas side, Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken was named the top spot. The Memphis-based chain has two locations in Kansas: 2816 W. 47th Ave. in Kansas City, Kansas; and 7935 W. 151st St. in Overland Park.
“Based on the Bonner family recipe from 1953, the chicken is slightly spicy, with a thick layer of seasoned crispy breading hugging various cuts, from breast and thigh to leg and wing,” the website said.
Lovefood writers made their selections based on user reviews, awards, accolades and the firsthand experience of their team, according to the website.
Gus and Gertrude perfected these recipes, allowing their slight sweetness to offset the spiciness of the fried chicken. As Gus’s continues to grow, we will honor these traditions and serve up some of the world’s best fried chicken. And, before you ask, no, you cannot have the recipe. As Gus once quipped, “This is a dead man’s recipe [and] I ain’t telling.”
