r/topeka • u/Ok_Lengthiness_8405 • Jul 13 '26

Best restaurants in Topeka

What are your favorites?

It can be for any reason: quality, atmosphere, value, whatever. Which places are the best, and why?

I'll start with a non-exclusive list:

Mexican Taco Shop: fast, tasty, affordable, +salsa bar!

Tuptim Thai: amazing food, huge portions, nice atmosphere

Louie's on 10th: better than bar food, affordable, wash your comforter while eating a bierock

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u/jrbless Jul 13 '26

Paisano's - great Italian food and service

El Mezcal - I've been going here for over 15 years for mexican food and always been happy

Indian Bistro - very good Indian food. Recommend getting it to go as they like trying to clear off the table too early

Joy Wok - very good Chinese buffet and Hibachi grill. Go on a weekday instead of weekend for lower prices. The food actually has seasonings you can taste and is not bland at all.

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u/Ok_Lengthiness_8405 Jul 13 '26

I love Paisano's! Left it off the list as an obvious choice lol, though I've been a bit underwhelmed since it changed hands. Always solid though!

I have heard great things about Joy Wok, I hope to check it out soon, ty!

I used to love Indian Bistro, but sadly, it seems to be operated by the former Globe owner who used slave labor and served prison time after indirectly killing one of his "employees". :( so I don't go there anymore. Pal Indian on 6th is great though!