DoorDash Unveils Second Annual List of America's Favorite Delivery Spots Across Cuisines
2025 list celebrates 20 local restaurants delighting customers nationwide, showing growing appetite for culinary diversity
Today, DoorDash unveiled its second annual list of America's Favorite Delivery Spots of 2025 by Cuisine, celebrating the top-rated local restaurants and cuisines that customers can't get enough of.
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The 2025 list, identified by analyzing customer ratings*, expands to highlight 20 hometown heroes that deliver standout flavors from coast to coast, including:
- Southern comfort food in Texas and Hawaiian barbecue in Kentucky, to Burmese noodles in San Francisco, and Peruvian classics in Miami.
- Among the biggest trends: African cuisine saw a 61% year-over-year increase** in DoorDash orders, underscoring the growing appetite for bold, diverse flavors across the U.S.
DoorDash's 2025 list captures a simple truth: America's food scene is more diverse, inclusive, and connected than ever before. With just a few taps, restaurants can bring their communities together through food, and customers can discover everything from small-town gems to globally inspired kitchens.
"Every order tells a story about what people love to eat and where they love to eat it," said Ruth Isenstadt, Head of U.S. Restaurants at DoorDash. "When someone opens the DoorDash app, they're not just choosing a meal, they're choosing a memory, a favorite flavor, or a local spot that feels like home. Our annual list shines a light on the incredible range of local restaurants that deliver happiness to doorsteps nationwide, from beloved hometown favorites to hidden regional gems."
To identify America's Favorite Delivery Spots of 2025, DoorDash's data team looked at small-medium sized restaurants and brands across the country with the highest average customer ratings, at least 1,000 reviews, and less than 10 stores. The data unveiled 20 local favorites across a variety of cuisines (listed alphabetically), including:
African
Terenga – Cincinnati, OH
- A vibrant celebration of West African flavors, Terenga brings bold spices and soulful comfort food to Cincinnati, earning fans with every jollof rice bowl, suya skewer, and warm, welcoming bite.
American
PDX Sliders – Portland, OR
- A Portland favorite, PDX Sliders serves up gourmet mini-burgers and sandwiches with big flavor, proving that good things come in small packages.
Barbecue
The Original Roy Hutchins BBQ – Dallas, TX
- A Dallas staple, The Original Roy Hutchins BBQ delivers authentic Texas smokehouse flavor with tender brisket, savory ribs, and time-honored family recipes that keep locals coming back.
Burmese
Burma Love – San Francisco, CA
- Burma Love brings the vibrant, aromatic cuisine of Myanmar to the Bay Area with dishes like tea leaf salad, garlic noodles, and rich curries bursting with depth and tradition.
Caribbean
Bongos – Seattle, WA
- A Seattle gem, Bongos serves up the tropical flavors of the Caribbean with jerk chicken, sweet plantains, and bold island spice in every bite.
Chinese
Pepper Asian Bistro – Denver, CO
- Known for its flavorful Chinese staples, Pepper Asian Bistro serves standout dishes like crispy wontons, savory stir-fries, and perfectly seasoned classics like General Tsao's chicken, made with fresh, bold ingredients.
Filipino
Señor Sisig – San Francisco, CA
- A Bay Area institution, Señor Sisig fuses Filipino street food with California flair—think adobo burritos, sisig tacos, and lumpia that redefine fusion dining.
Greek
Souvla – San Francisco, CA
- Souvla reimagines classic Greek dining with fresh, modern twists on rotisserie meats, crisp salads, and perfectly wrapped pita sandwiches.
Hawaiian
Big Kahuna Hawaiian BBQ – Lexington, KY
- Bringing a taste of the islands to Kentucky, Big Kahuna Hawaiian BBQ delights with grilled teriyaki chicken, short ribs, and classic mac salad for a true Hawaiian-style plate lunch experience.
Indian
Delhi Palace – Cincinnati, OH
- Beloved for its authentic spices and flavorful curries, Delhi Palace brings the taste of India straight to Cincinnati homes.
Italian
Forma Pasta Factory – Brooklyn, NY
- Handmade pasta and classic Italian flavors make Forma Pasta Factory the top Italian spot for New Yorkers craving comfort with every bite.
Japanese
Asuka Sushi – Mt Laurel Township, NJ
- A local favorite for fresh, flavorful Japanese cuisine, Asuka Sushi serves expertly crafted sushi rolls, hibachi entrées, and inventive specialty dishes.
Korean
Kong – Baltimore, MD
- Kong delivers bold Korean street food to Baltimore, featuring sizzling barbecue, crispy wings, and perfectly spiced gochujang sauces.
Mediterranean
Yassin's Falafel House – Knoxville, TN
- Yassin's Falafel House continues to delight with warm hospitality and crowd-pleasing falafel that's earned national recognition.
Mexican
Dylans Mexican Food – Redmond, OR
- Serving up bold flavors and hearty portions, Dylans Mexican Food is Redmond's go-to for authentic tacos, burritos, and enchiladas made with care and tradition.
Peruvian
La Brasa – Miami, FL
- La Brasa brings the taste of Peru to Miami with flavorful pollo a la brasa, lomo saltado, and ceviche that showcase Peru's signature balance of spice and soul.
Puerto Rican
Lelo's BBQ Puerto Rican Cuisine – Orlando, FL
- Serving hearty Puerto Rican favorites like mofongo, roast pork, and sweet plantains, Lelo's brings bold island flavor to the heart of Orlando.
Southern
Mia's Table – Houston TX
- Mia's Table is Texas hospitality on a plate, serving golden fried chicken, buttery rolls, and homestyle sides that make every meal feel like Sunday supper.
Thai
Nong's Khao Man Gai – Portland, OR
- A Portland legend, Nong's keeps things simple and perfect with their signature chicken and rice that customers can't stop ordering.
Vietnamese
Viet House Restaurant – Huntsville, AL
- Viet House brings traditional Vietnamese comfort food to Alabama, serving up pho and banh mi that deliver both flavor and nostalgia.
Whether it's a cozy night in or a midweek meal made easy, these restaurants prove that great food travels well, and that the best bites often come from just around the corner. As DoorDash continues to connect customers with the flavors they love, these local favorites remind us that every order supports small businesses, celebrates culture, and strengthens community ties.
Enjoy the holidays at home, and try a Favorite today!
* The list of America's Favorite Delivery Spots for 2025 was generated by analyzing DoorDash data from January 2025 through October 2025. All small-medium sized restaurants and brands with the highest average overall customer rating, at least 1,000 reviews, and less than 10 stores on DoorDash, qualified for this list. The list was identified by looking at resulting restaurants in each cuisine type and manually curated to identify a local favorite.
** According to DoorDash order data from October 2025 compared to October 2024.
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