Sushi Train
If you’re looking for a dining experience that’s a little out of the ordinary, try Sushi Train at 51st and Harvard in Tulsa. As its name suggests, the restaurant serves over 100 menu items on a whimsical conveyor train – with color coded plates to help keep your meal on-budget as you select what you’re craving.
Made to order, Sushi Train’s offerings range from time-honored recipes to modern twists on the classics. Start with crab cakes or shrimp cocktail, then venture to entrees ranging from beef bulgogi to chicken teriyaki and veggie stir-fry. Rolled sushi, nigiri and maki options round out the delicious menu – you’ll be sure to leave with a full belly and a happy wallet!
Bad Nona’s
With locations in Midwest City and OKC (inside the Parlor dining hall), Bad Nonna’s is your go-to for delectable homemade pasta. But it’s not only a stop for the Italian favorites, but also ramen and Cajun-inspired goodies.
Appetizers range from risotto arancini to lasagna nachos – fried lasagna sheets with layers of Alfredo, black olives, red peppers, pepperoncini and tomatoes. Bad Nonna’s pastas, of course, win the hour. You can order up a classic, like the eggplant Parmesan or fettuccine Alfredo, or try something new. The Geux Queen, for example, offers rigatoni, andouille sausage, chicken, shrimp, bell peppers, creamy Cajun pesto and Parmesan. The Buffalo Chicken M.A.C. is also a winner, with macaroni and cheese, fried chicken, buffalo sauce and Parmesan.
Basil Mediterranean Cafe
Authentic, healthy and delicious Mediterranean food is found at the OKC-based Basil Mediterranean Cafe. Prepared with care, Basil’s menu is expansive and appetizing.
Begin your culinary journey with a hummus plate, served with warm pita bread. You can choose between classic, roasted garlic, chicken or basil pesto hummus. Other appetizers include calamari, falafel, tzatziki, dolmas and grilled asparagus.
You can’t go wrong with entree options. Try the gyros, for one – with sides including tabbouleh, side salads, French fries, rice or a cup of soup. Venture to the wraps section and try the grilled chicken wrap, the Mediterranean chicken salad wrap or the Green Machine, with zucchini, yellow squash, bell peppers, onions, rice and hummus. Other options include an array of salads, as well as shish kabobs, chicken bandari, lamb shanks and linguine.
India Palace
One of Tulsa’s best kept secrets, India Palace is the place to go for authentic cuisine and friendly service seven days a week.
Begin with chicken pakora – fried chicken marinated in yogurt, ginger and garlic. Other starters to try are the veggie samosas and the vegetable bhaji – chickpea patties stuffed with onions and spices.
Salads and soups run the gamut, from raita soup with whisked yogurt, cucumber, potatoes and mint to madras soup, a coconut and tomato delicacy with Indian spices.
Entrees range from tandoori chicken and chicken vindaloo to fish masala, beef curry and lamb punjabi – lamb sautéed with ginger, onion and brown sauce. You can also try chicken, lamb, beef, shrimp or veggie biryani – a rice dish with spices, nuts and veggies.
Dutch Pantry
The Dutch Pantry, located in Choteau, features a bevy of buffet-style Amish offerings. The menu rotates daily.
Monday welcomes turkey and dressing; Tuesday is chicken fried steak; Wednesday is fried chicken; Thursday is roast beef; Friday is catfish and meatloaf; and Saturday is barbecue pork ribs and fried chicken. (The restaurant is closed Sundays). Additionally, fresh baked goods can be found for purchase, with goodies ranging from cakes and pies to fruit cobblers.
The restaurant is open 6 a..m. daily, closing at 8 p.m. on Monday-Wednesday and 9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday.
Stables Cafe
Described as Guthrie’s hidden gem, Stables Cafe offers good food, good music and good times in a welcoming environment. The best part about Stables? Their menu is vast, with meals to fit any appetite.
Start with loaded potatoes, queso, coconut shrimp or mini onion rings. After that, you can enjoy everything from a salad bar buffet to spaghetti dinners, queso chili-pie, steak, barbecue sandwiches and grilled cheese.
Alongside entrees, there’s a wine list and an expansive craft beer menu, courtesy of the joint’s tap room. End your evening with a dessert, with options that include chocolate cream pie, carrot cake, apple cinnamon pie and the Cookie Delight, with warm cookies, ice cream, syrup and whipped cream.
