Arthur Bryant's BBQ, Kansas City BBQ WARS

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[@garthvader8868]

They didn't even go to the real Arthur Bryants.

[@jcatkc]

If you are going to Bryant's, the only one that counts is at 18th and Brooklyn. And they serve true KC BBQ sauce. The four of you in the video shouldn't be reviewing any BBQ anywhere, especially a KC icon. (KCBS Certified BBQ Judge & Table Captain).

[@jackonthego]

thx

[@jniemo]

You're 100% correct

[@zmaxhunter]

Here for the ratio..

[@curryann]

you went to the wrong location LOL

[@de4640]

you should have went to the original location in the hood. KCMO.

[@russbear31]

That's why I never recommend Bryant's to tourists. If you go to the original location, you need to keep the windows rolled up, doors locked, and pray to God that you aren't carjacked.

[@jackonthego]

the hood is always better

[@danielwhite1002]

100% agree freaking amazing

[@jakestadium]

Arthur Bryant's sauce is indeed an acquired taste. It's very bitter and grainy... but once you fall in love with it, no other sauce will do!

[@joshuaeaton344]

Didn’t even go to the original location lol wack review

[@missourirebel9669]

Should have gone to the real location in Kansas City Missouri

[@2birie4life96]

Oklahoma Joes is the spot is KC.

[@lucas_bock]

The original Arthur Bryant's location on the Missouri side is much better. The sauce at both Bryant's and Gates is heavy on vinegar, so it's an acquired taste. I suggest if you come to KC again that you try Q39, Joe's Kansas City, or Jack Stack. They're probably all more like what you're expecting.

[@Fantasy23Legend]

Bingo!

[@kamargee9680]

THAT AINT ARTHUR BRYANTS. You gotta go to the original spot in the hood. And get the Burnt ends sandwich

[@Igodostuff]

You went to the wrong Arthur Bryant's you have to go to the original downtown location.

[@larrysproul9424]

Yes for sure . Head to the old downtown location . Great BBQ and cold beverages .

[@wheelslip]

When we moved from Hendersonville to Russellvile Arkansas we were concearned that we could not find good BBQ, but we did. A place in town called Fat Daddy's BBQ and it is good especially on Thursday night's when they have their BBQ Burito. It is out of this world. So if your ever passing through Arkansas on I-40 it is worth a stop.

[@1kcnative]

Arthur Bryant's sauce has ALWAYS been horrible. As a native Kansas City BBQ lover, I generally get the meat from Arthur Bryant's, the sauce from Gates and Sons, and the baked beans from Smoke Stack (now Jack Stack). LC's has very good rib tips also.

[@shakazulu365]

puts ketchup on BBQ - shows he doesn't even know what good sauce is supposed to taste like. KC does NOt to pulled pork - KC does SLICED pork. you should have got that instead.

[@Taviaz]

Arthur Bryants is ok. I agree with kerryelliott74 that if you had to go there, you should have gone to the original site. If you wanted the best BBQ, you should have gone to Gates!

[@muffa9125]

no one had fries , they're great , understand the sauce thing , I've seen out of towners standing in line take bottle from table , squirrel some on a finger , taste and turn around and leave . personally I do like the original

[@josephineledford351]

Should've gone to Jack Stack in Martin city

[@GhostHuntersOfOzarks]

The bbq at that location is not the best, the original location downtown is where you want to go.

[@grk10sox]

Oklahoma Joes is the best in the KC area. Boulevard wheat is a really good beer. You should go,to boulevard and take the tour.

[@shakazulu365]

these guys must not be from KC. they're used to eating generic supermarket sauce so they can't appreciate our sauce. you have to be raised on Bryant's sauce to love it. the original is a an acquired taste unlike any other sauce anywhere and is addictive.

[@oganarchy3667]

I love the original. The paprika gets me going.

[@E.RHYMES]

Bryants sauce is TRASH! GATES SAUCE IS THE BEST!

[@christopherknight3737]

I guess I'm weird, I absolutely love Arthur Bryant's Original BBQ sauce!!!

[@petercervantes7220]

Wrong location wrong stuff ordered to

[@lucienaugustin5805]

They shouldve use Texas toast as oppose to just flat wonder bread so that pulled pork sandwich wont fall apart. Hey Jack in the beginning did notice what that guy did when he was cutting up the ribs? He used his foot to slide the tray of ribs back in the oven. That isnt proper. Granted it wasnt like his shoe was touching the meat, but your not cooking at home, and paying customers doesn't want to see that. Thats just bad. I love u Jack, your shows are awesome! Hey this is the first time Ive ever heard your wife laugh and Ive been a loyal fan watching you for years my brother. Keep up the good work!

[@jackonthego]

Thanks you. You are so right!!

[@lobsterlover12]

When I move down south (to Gulfport, MS), I'm doing a BBQ road trip using your videos!

[@magic131]

You didn't even go to the best 2 places in texas...the salt lick and franklins in Austin.

[@henryfabian3187]

Salt lick is just average. Lockhart has better BBQ.

[@retsam3349]

Boulevard is a great brewery. Too bad you don't Drink, Jack. Also you need to go to Joe's KC BBQ and get the Burnt ends.

[@jackonthego]

I heard about them. I'll be back in KC in June

[@Fantasy23Legend]

@@jackonthego he’s right. Joe’s KC, Jack Stacks, and Q39 are amazing. I would even say Q39 has better burnt ends.

[@gregscavuzzo5457]

The only Bryant's to eat at is the original off Vine the staff has been there forever , try Gate's Mixed Plate it has beef , ham , ribs , and fries with white bread, it's great and if you want it lean just tell them lean as when you order

[@GhostHuntersOfOzarks]

Oklahoma joes close to Westport is the top spot I believe now

[@brettmarquez562]

GhostHuntersOfOzarks Jack Stacks is the best.

[@E.RHYMES]

Add Q39 to the list! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Fantasy23Legend]

These are my people! Great spots in KC. Q39 and Jackstacks are me and me wife’s favorites

[@burner816]

Gotta go to LC’s

[@MisterWub]

FREAKIN LOVED LC’S!!!!

[@policeking2003]

I can’t believe you were in Texas and you didn’t go to The Salt Lick. I was really looking forward to your review

[@jackonthego]

I've got 6 more places in TX coming up

[@henryfabian3187]

Salt Lick is just average. Too many BBQ places in central Texas that are better.

[@MisterWub]

I grew up in NYC, now living in Los Angeles and I’d like to think I’ve had great BBQ in Texas and from TN. I decided to finally visit Kansas City and having done a BBQ crawl there in Nov 2020, I have to say Arthur Bryant’s (original location of course) was my favorite out of 8 other places. I watched this video before I went and read a lot of other bad reviews, which made me think I was not going to like it, especially the sauce. Well, when I took my first bite of brisket without the sauce I was blown away!! I literally said “holy shit!” I could taste the flavor of that pit going for decades which set it apart from the others. And then the sauce…wow it compliments the meat so well! The combination of the two were unlike anything I’ve ever tasted and so unique. Their baby backs were great, sliced pork delish, the St Louis ribs were very good although too small, and the burnt ends were tasty but too mushy. The fries were fantastic! My girlfriend and I hit Bryant’s right from the airport then Gates on Emmanuel Cleaver right after. It’s fascinating and I love how both places are considered KC institutions yet taste vastly different. As for Gates I would definitely return, but the food was a bit too salty. I think next time I would have there sweet and mild sauce on the side and not the original, which I think adds to the salt factor. Our trip to KC was great and most of the BBQ was so good! Wings at Q39 were out of this world!! So my rating of the nine places in order of preference… Arthur B LC’s Joe’s KC Q39 Gates SLAPS Jack Stack Woodyard Rosedale (only place where food was terrible)

[@wsclesky]

Your assessment is spot on.

[@chriskibler7998]

Joe's,Slaps and Rosedale are my spots

[@wsclesky]

The Arthur Bryant's at the Legends was closed. Was not the same as 18th & Brooklyn original location. The "original" sauce is an acquired taste. I used to hate it, but after trying it several times I grew to appreciate how it complimented the meat and even softened it up a bit. The "rich & spicy" sauce is a bit more like sweet bbq sauce, however it has a very unique flavor profile, different from any sauce I have ever had. If you get some good fresh brisket that is juicy and falls apart you will be in heaven! Ribs are great, maybe a bit salty. The sliced pork is also a great choice. Usually I get a beef/sliced pork combo. Fresh sliced fries are fabulous. Expect something different at AB's and go with an open mind, it really is great. It me inside to watch him put ketchup on that juicy brisket! I know where I am going for lunch tomorrow! I should add my 9 year old loves the original sauce.

[@nickprotonotarios]

Anyone else noticed the dude push the tray in using his foot at 3:53

[@MikesVegas]

That’s probably why they looked closed 😬

[@TexasGirlyDonna]

Hey Jack, if the ribs were that great, drive thru, pick up some ribs and make your sides at home and use your sauce :) And that was a perfect opportunity to pitch your sauce lol God bless you!

[@jackonthego]

Amen brother. Good advice.

[@JamesHooper777]

Blasphemy - ketchup on Arthur Bryants! You kind of have to grow up on the original sauce - I live in St. Louis where the sauce is all ketchup - I miss Arthur Bryants! You also went to the newer location - go to the old one where the smoker has been online for 40 years!

[@darcylyons4313]

As far BQQ goes Kansas City is my fave. But we have a place in Michigan called Chicken Shack so yummy the best ribs in town and it's a so good.

[@Fantasy23Legend]

That’s awesome. Have you tried any other regions BBQ yet?

[@deballen6241]

Gee I haven't been to Bryants since they were at Ameristar Casino in North Kansas city in like 2006 and the prices are the same. That's more than 10 years ago. Never seen a Bryants with a drive thru that must be in Kansas.

[@Fantasy23Legend]

It is lol

[@deballen6241]

@@Fantasy23Legend Yeah cake eaters get the special treatment.

[@wpvwpv5549]

Jack, North Carolina sauce has a lot of vinegar in it. Come to South Carolina for amazing mustard sauce.

[@smokingtarheel3003]

Almost all Carolina sauces are great! NC sauce has a lot of vinegar but the good ones are very balanced and complement the pork and are lightly applied. Mustard sauce is truly amazing and I love it too!

[@michaeldegginger7076]

Go to the original location. AB's quality has ebbed and flowed over the years, but it's still my favorite. However, the KCK location has been consistently trash.

[@stevelogan5475]

Similar problem here, my wife will eat deep fried chicken wings, but not fried regular chicken on the bone with skin on, how does that sound ? Makes no sense, and i didn't mention the wings are bone in with skin, not the boneless wings

[@steelebuttram9406]

The meat is good, the sweet heat is so so. U just ate there about thirty minutes ago for the first time. Pretty much the same review as you guys. Got baby back ribs and burnt ends. Thought the burnt ends were better than ribs

[@KCMO81696]

You went to the Legends Arthur Bryant’s?! GIANT facepalm lol 🤦🏽‍♂️ always go to the OG

[@oganarchy3667]

Lol I would go there to have lunch the time this was filmed. I worked at the cabelas nearby.

[@zmaxhunter]

Would like to see you review The Cozy Inn.. Salina Ks. Since 1922.. 100yrs

[@darrylwashington3672]

I'm from 816 and the sauce is terrible

[@RyscoNation]

Coheed Represent!

[@PVHIII44]

If you're gonna review Arthur Bryant's..WHY WOULD YOU NOT GO TO THE ORIGINAL LOCATION?!?!..This review is a joke and absolutely USELESS..TOTALLY DISREGARD!!!

[@KellyRandom]

You flew into Missouri,,, not ks

[@hameedabdul-salaam9295]

I was born in Kansas City and this video is not far from the truth. Arthur Bryant’s is known for “how much meat” they give you, not for the taste etc.. we used to go to Arthur Bryant’s, take the meat home and put Gates sauce or our own sauce on the meat. They used to give you a shit tone of meat. That’s all really.

[@SangMarocain]

Delicious

[@AdailyJayloss]

I haven’t seen their reaction but I guarantee Jack has a problem with it.

[@danielhogan1551]

I know I’m a little late to the party, but saw saw the video. Yeah def have to go downtown to get the real experience. I’ve had the ribs there multiple times, but my go to is the sliced pork sandwich, that is pretty much what I always get. I’m not a fan of the original sauce...but I really like the other two. Not the best sauce ever, but I like sweet heat and rich and spicy.

[@kiellandiskool]

God bless your arteries.

[@jackonthego]

God bless your heart for caring.

[@grtrealtor]

Arthur Bryants is one of the worst in KC! SOOOO many REALLY good ones here and you chose that one? Rob (a local)

[@stevemiller5626]

KC has to be the most confusing bbq region for me. Never been. Just a bbq nerd trying to replicate styles in my yard. The more a dive into your city, the more confused I get lol

[@PlagueKing_LordFalix]

Arthur Bryant's is the Godfather. It's only natural that it is no longer the king. Evolution is key and bbq is no different. You have to have ABs because it's legendary. If you want the best bbq its Joes, Gates, Jack Stack, Q39, or Slapps. That will be a personal choice.Take your pick, try them all, you will have amazing bbq that will make you understand why KC bbq is so hyped.

[@owengibson9541]

It’s tuff he’s at the shitty Bryant’s at the legend got to go to the in the hood area cause I’m 13 and Ilive like 5 min from McDonald’s and I grew up on that stuff

[@thomasmotsinger8282]

NO Jack!!! Gates BBQ is the spot! If you're out west its The Rub. South KC or Midtown is Gates. Up north is Smokin Guns. The east side is again Gates. God Bless hope you enjoyed KC.

[@suepete]

Thomas Motsinger Agree that he was sent to the wrong place. Jack Stack, Joe's or Gates would've been better. Now I'm craving it all!

[@slee8]

This video had a like from me until you added ketchup on the sandwich

[@FlyingSnoopy]

The lighter funny side of Tammy! You better love that lady!!! Great review, too bad the restaurant wasn’t!😬

[@ditalia3996]

Hey Jack,that doesn’t represent true Kansas City bbq,stay way from the landmark joints that everyone always seems to be stuck on.Zarda bbq,Woodyard bbq and Jack Stack are the best spots and your smaller hole in the wall joiints in north kc.Born and raised here,Kansas city is the best bbq,but your friends just didn’t take you to the right place,please don’t judge us on Arthur Bryant’s,I wouldn’t feed that to dogs....God Bless you and love your show...p.s if your in town again look me up...I’ll take you to the best...

[@CarnivoreMarc1980]

My wife is the same with eating off the bone. 😂

[@philipbell9301]

The burnt ends are their claim to fame though, should have gotten that

[@Hawker5796]

Very interesting vid Jack

[@em-qk4go]

Most annoying video of my year!

[@gardini100]

for ribs i like hunts sweet Version

[@edlebbon]

Lol come to the city don’t be scared

[@gardini100]

haha my wife had the same problem with bones and meat but i not anymore

[@latisathompson4335]

Yes that bbq sauce is nasty all of them

[@melfisher1683]

It really doesn't matter which location you choose; the fact still remains; Arthur Bryant's BBQ sauce is disappointing. I can think of 12 different sauces right off the top of my head I'd choose before Bryant's.

[@fishlips1515]

She say she ain't even like bbq.

[@JackSparrow-yx1vl]

Why I need to be gentle with officers

[@dkrussia1993]

Titans against Chiefs and you just uploaded this??

[@kalanipitmon7817]

U woulda pissed me off comin in talkin to me like that

[@kornfanatic2008]

You should try Berry's Best BBQ in Watauga TX

[@michaeljay4213]

it sucks. but if you like paprika its for you

[@kamargee9680]

Don't eat pulled pork outside of NC. Also you don't go to AB for the sauce. .

[@TheJayhawker83]

NC barbeque is vinegar-laced crap.

[@MimiKeel]

You should have tried the burnt ends.

[@MR-pq3rc]

you didn't even go to the Original Arthur Bryants. But Bryants sauce is shit....

[@chriskibler7998]

KETCHUP ????

[@bradloncar6633]

Arthur Bryant's makes the best sauce in KC

[@jackonthego]

sorry

[@hameedabdul-salaam9295]

Not really, not even better than Gates 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@mrbuckets5482]

Hameed Abdul-Salaam Gates bbq sucks 😂

[@cdub531]

Gates and Jack Stack way better sauce

[@PlagueKing_LordFalix]

No. No No No No No. NOOOOOOOOOOOOO.

[@JackSparrow-yx1vl]

In Australia we don’t act like in us

[@azgardener79]

In Australia, they put you in a concentration camp if you get covid. You are correct, we are different here in America :)

[@JackSparrow-yx1vl]

LikeAmerica,scarry about police their shouting people

[@stoopkid2006]

Hi jack . God bless . Can you do more videos with jack jr ? Love seeing you guys both in videos . How is the family doing jack ? Hope all is well . Praise Christ.

[@jackonthego]

yes sir. More jack Jr coming

[@stoopkid2006]

Jack On The Go Show awesome jack . Big fan here bro . Love your channels and content. God bless .

[@cdub531]

Their sauce sucks for sure

[@jamesspinner7764]

It takes a real woman to eat BBQ with her man.

[@mythologicalmyth]

Most Plains States food is terrible. The ONLY excellent bbq I’ve had near KC is when KC masterpiece Grill and Bar was open and Bandanas Pulled Chicken Sammy

[@TheJayhawker83]

The fact you like KC Masterpiece, which couldn't survive in the KC market, tells me all I need to know about your bbq "expertise".

[@oganarchy3667]

You dont know kc bbq

[@E.RHYMES]

KC is THE BBQ CAPITAL. YOU DONT KNOW A DAMN THING ABOUT BBQ! AND ARTHUR BRYANTS IS NOT THE BEST IN KC!

[@PlagueKing_LordFalix]

You have no experience with KC bbq. What a trash comment. Matches your trash bbq taste.

[@wildyflyfisher]

I have never had any good experiences with bbq in St. Louis or KC. We are spoiled with real bbq here in TN and the Carolinas.

[@patrickderp1044]

where did you go? the st louis dowwntown isnt a real downtown, you have to find hole in the wall BBQs in the metroeast area

[@IdkIdk-bc4jx]

wildyflyfisher I live in Minnesota and I think there’s some better bbq here than down in kc. The only good thing I had that was good down there was the ribs at Joes bbq. I’m actually pretty disappointed in kc, pretty overrated in my opinion.

[@edlebbon]

Who told you that??? Especially the second location. You got some bad advice buddy

[@TheJayhawker83]

TN and NC barbeque sucks. Horrible, vinegar-laced shit.

[@Fantasy23Legend]

@@IdkIdk-bc4jx if that’s all you liked, you didn’t do your research. Everyone always says their place is better, when they clearly have a biased opinion. Every area of the US will have bad locations of bbq. It’s just common sense. You just have to know where to go.

[@chriskibler7998]

This is one of the most overrated bbq joints in KC. Slaps, and Oklahoma Joe's are my favorite ones.