Chinese food ranked as Missouri’s most popular cuisine

MISSOURI — A study by Hello Millions determined the most popular cuisines in each state according to Google search popularity.

Every day, millions of people across the U.S. enjoy the various flavors of the world, whether they’re cooking at home or dining out.

To see which comes out on top, Hello Millions’ study determined the top five most popular cuisines in Missouri. Here are the results:

Missouri had the exact rankings as the nationwide results, with Chinese cuisine being identified as the most popular, followed by Mexican, Indian, Italian, and Thai.

The research examined the search popularity of various terms for different cuisines to determine the most popular cuisine in each state over 12 months. The most popular cuisines according to Google users were analyzed based on searches for:

• “[cuisine] food”
• “[cuisine] cuisine”
• “[cuisine] dishes”
• “[cuisine] recipes”
• “[cuisine] restaurants”

“Overall, these cuisines are well worth trying and experimenting with, as they can add exciting new flavors and ingredients to your cooking. A lot of these cuisines are the origin of meals that are now mainstays in American culture. Even if you don’t love every dish, you may find one or two elements that you enjoy and can incorporate into future recipes,” said a spokesperson for Hello Millions.

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