Watch South Dakota Restaurant On New 'Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives'

Not long ago, Food Network's Guy Fieri rolled into the Sioux Empire to film a future Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives episode. At the time when Guy came to Sioux Falls in 2020, it was his first time in South Dakota. Now years after his first trip to the state, Guy Fieri is back! This time Guy is featuring a restaurant located in the West River area.

If you're looking for delicious ramen from a great local South Dakota restaurant, try Bokujō Ramen in Rapid City.

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Bokujō Ramen confirmed in a Facebook post they will be highlighted in a new Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives show on the Food Network on Friday, September 15th! The owners of Bokujō Ramen say this would not have been possible without its loyal customers helping them put "Rapid City on the culinary map."

So what is Bokujō Ramen is all about? This local ramen spot celebrates "the flavors of the Black Hills." According to its website, Brooke and Justin "met in a Japanese restaurant and Japanese food has been a fundamental theme of (their) partnership ever since." They have been to Japan a few times to learn the many ways to prepare ramen. After learning more about the art of ramen, they were eager to showcase their love for the meal and their personal touch for each dish.

Guy Fieri is known for searching for new flavors and twists on food for Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives. I'm guessing Guy will highlight Brooke and Justin's love for ramen in this upcoming episode of Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives!

We cannot wait to watch another South Dakota establishment shine on national television!

To learn more about every South Dakota restaurant on previous Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives episodes, click here!

Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives in Sioux Falls

In June of 2020, Guy Fieri and his crew from Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives came to Sioux Falls and made quite a stir.

In case you've never been lured into an hours-long binge of the show on Food Network, Guy Fieri visits places off the beaten path and tries out their signature dishes and visits with locals.

Gallery Credit: Ben Davis

Iconic Sioux Falls: Phillips Avenue Diner, a Downtown Gem

I'll never forget the best malt I ever had. It was many years ago at a new restaurant in Sioux Falls. The restaurant was housed in a silver Airstream trailer on Louise Avenue and was called The Market Diner. The malt was so creamy and I think it was probably the first time I'd ever had whipped cream on top of a malt.

The Market Diner was a unique '50s-style dining experience with neon signs, classic vinyl booths, stainless steel counter stools, and even a jukebox.

That was over 20 years ago. The Market Diner became Dixie Brothers Grill and eventually closed.

A few years later, the trailer was moved to a downtown location on Phillips Avenue, extensively remodeled and renamed Phillips Avenue Diner. The malts have not changed, nor has the diner ambiance.

POSE: Phillips Avenue Diner is South Dakota's Most Instagrammed Restaurant

My niece Ashlea and I ventured downtown and had lunch at Phillips Avenue Diner. The menu includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner favorites. It's diner classics turned up a notch.

The breakfast menu includes omelets, biscuits and gravy, corned beef hash, and of course waffles. Recently, Phillips Avenue Diner's waffles were named the best in South Dakota according to Food Network.

Ashlea had the Ranch Burger and it came topped with bacon, onion rings, American cheese, and BBQ sauce. She substituted sweet potato fries.

My selection was the Burger of Champions. You can substitute a chicken breast for any burger, so I had mine with chicken, Applewood bacon, ham, and American cheese. It also comes with a hard-fried egg on top, but I chose to hold that.

Eat local. Some of the best food and atmosphere can be found at local, non-national chain restaurants. Try Phillips Avenue Diner at 121 S. Phillips Avenue and explore downtown Sioux Falls while you're at it.

Check out the menu here and enjoy one of Sioux Falls' iconic restaurants.

Gallery Credit: Karla Brown

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