Cashew Chicken CAPITAL OF THE WORLD
Springfield is the birthplace of Route 66, Bass Pro Shops, and Springfield-style cashew chicken.
Tour Springfield, Missouri and try all the ways local restaurateurs have prepared Springfield's most famous dish.
Eat Cashew Chicken. Get Rewards.
Sign up for the free pass, there's no app to download. Arrive at a participating location and use your phone's GPS to check-in and earn points. Once you've earned enough points, redeem your points for a Springfield Cashew Chicken Trail reward.*
You’ll have until May 30, 2026 to complete the trail and redeem your prizes (all prizes are while supplies last!)
Cashew Chicken with a Twist
New for 2025/2026, check out these trail participants that have their own twist on this Springfield dish!
Fancy Cashew Chicken
The Order
Cashew Chicken Wings
Coyote's Sports Cafe
Cashew Egg Roll Dog
Hammons Field | Cashew Chickens Games Only
Cashew Chicken Sandwich
Chicago Cheesesteak
Cashew Chicken Salad
Dublin's Pass
2025/2026 Trail Participants
2024/2025 Cashew Chicken Connoisseur
Wall of Fame
Complete the entire trail and be named a Cashew Chicken Connoisseur!
You picture will live on our virtual Wall of Fame for the duration of this year's trail!
Chris Eiberger |
Jaxson Priest |
CASHEW Confidential
Join local cashew connoisseur Jeff Houghton as he tours every stop on the Cashew Chicken Trail, uncovering the stories and flavors behind Springfield’s iconic dish with the locals who know it best.
Ep. 25 Cashew Confidential: Chinese Chef
Ep. 25 we get cashew chicken to go at Chinese Chef with special guest Mark Hecquet, President & CEO...
Ep. 24 Cashew Confidential: King's Chef's Kitchen
Ep. 24 we visit King's Chef's Kitchen with special guest Erin Danastasio with the Hatch Foundation...
Ep. 23 Cashew Confidential: Panda Inn
Ep. 23 we visit Panda Inn with special guest Doug Pitt of Pitt Technology Group and Care to Learn!
Ep. 22 Cashew Confidential: Peking House
Ep. 22 we visit Peking House with special guest Dr. Grenita Lathan, Superintendent of Springfield...
Ep. 21 Cashew Confidential: Pa Chan's
Ep. 21 we visit Pa Chan's with special guest Annesha Umbarger, Captain at the Springfield Police...
Ep. 20 Cashew Confidential: Amazin Asian
Ep. 20 we visit Amazin Asian with special guest Mike Daniel, Director of Animal Care at Wonders of...
Ep. 19 Cashew Confidential: Triple 8's
Ep. 19 we visit Triple 8's with special guest Joey Powell at Dickerson Park Zoo.
Ep. 18 Cashew Confidential: Chicago Cheesesteak Co.
Ep. 18 we visit Chicago Cheesesteak Co. with special guest Matt Morrow, President of the...
Ep. 17 Cashew Confidential: King's Asian Chef
Ep. 17 we visit King's Asian Chef with special guest Cora Scott, the Director of Public Information...
Ep. 16 Cashew Confidential: Canton Inn
Ep. 16 we visit Canton Inn with special guest Callie Carroll-Swafford, Springfield City Council...
Ep. 15 Cashew Confidential: Kimbrough Asian Cuisine Cafe
Ep. 15 we visit Kimbrough Asian Cuisine Cafe with special guest Shawn Askinosie, owner of Askinosie...
Ep. 14 Cashew Confidential: Cantonese Kitchen
Ep. 14 we visit Cantonese Kitchen with special guest Kyle Wiley Pickett, conductor of the...
Ep. 13 Cashew Confidential: Yum Yum Bowl
Ep. 13 we visit Yum Yum Bowl with special guest Jay Fotsch from KTTS 94.7 radio.
Ep. 12 Cashew Confidential: New House Chinese Food
Ep. 12 we visit New House Chinese Food with special guest Mayor Ken McClure.
Ep. 11 Cashew Confidential: Hong Kong Inn
Ep. 11 we visit Hong Kong Inn with special guest Tim Rosenbury, the Director of Quality of Place...
Ep. 10 Cashew Confidential: Lucy's Chinese Food
Ep. 10 we visit Lucy's Chinese Food with special guest Chris Jarratt from Revel Advertising.
Ep. 9: Cashew Confidential: Hy-Vee
With special guest Danny Perches, the assistant director of Economic Vitality for the city of...
Ep. 8 Cashew Confidential: China King
With special guest Beth Domann from the Springfield Little Theatre.
Ep. 7 Cashew Confidential: Golden Cuisine
With special guest Jeff Seifred from Mother's Brewing.
Ep: 6 Cashew Confidential: The Wok on Scenic
With special guest Bridget Bechtel from Sculpture Walk Springfield.
Ep. 5 Cashew Confidential: The Alamo Drafthouse
With special guest Dan Reiter from the Springfield Cardinals.
Ep. 4 Cashew Confidential: The Riksha
With special guest Sean FitzGibbons from The History Museum on the Square.
Ep. 3 Cashew Confidential: Bao Bao
With special guest Logan Aguirre from 417 Magazine.
Ep. 2 Cashew Confidential: Lucky Time
With special guest Geoff Steele from the Gillioz Theatre.
Ep. 1 Cashew Confidential: Leong's Asian Diner
With special guest Billy Dove from @417foodist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Go here to request a new link to your pass: https://app.bandwango.com/dashboard/request. All we need is the email address you used during checkout. A new link will immediately be sent by email and text message.
All prizes are subject to a limited availability and may be changed, substituted or discontinued at any time. Please check back on the pass frequently as availability may change.
The trail begins on June 1, 2025 and ends on May 30, 2026.
There is no cost to participate in the program. Simply download the pass and visit participating locations. When you have enough points, redeem them for prizes at no cost to you.
All requests for partnership can reach out to Community Development Coordinator Lori Casey at lori@springfieldmo.org.
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