Overrated:
Brisket
Steak
Ribs
Prime Rib
Halibut
Underrated:
Ham
Pastrami
Sauerkraut
Baked Potatoes
Onions
Prime rib is definitely overrated, not great even at its best. Ribs and brisket can be really good when done right. Smoked meat in general is overrated IMO. I’d take good ramen, sushi, or tacos over BBQ any day
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Horseradish and au jus are both really good, anything would taste great with those.
Smoked Prime Rib (Cherry Wood Smoke) with Horseradish sauce, twice baked potato with sour cream, apple sauerkraut, and grilled corn on the cob is the dinner of kings…and Greg at Christmas. 
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Swap pastrami and steak, and I’m right there with you…
Wrong on the prime rib and the onions. Those two need to switch categories.
Correct on baked potatoes.
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Underrated: Kimchi
You are welcome to your opinion, no matter how wrong it is.
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Remember, cost is a factor too. How much does prime rib cost to get a certain level of enjoyment? Now consider onions.
Absolutely. I would not turn down any of these foods. But consider halibut…cooking it yourself you’re still likely to spend $20. Is it that much better than cod?? Now consider a baked potato with butter, melted sharp cheddar, sour cream, green onions and salt and pepper. That’s about $2 and amazing.
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Two things I will never eat under any circumstance. Ever.
I find both of them absolutely disgusting.
That’s messed up.
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Didn’t know it was even possible to overrate Prime Rib. 
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Philistine!
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You must never have had good brisket or steak. They’re a couple of life’s greatest pleasures when done right.
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Apparently he didn’t really mean overrated/underrated. He meant overpriced/underpriced.
By the experts own admission a good steak or brisket does not include a sauce, marinade, or complicated dry rub. Steak can be dry aged or have variations of marbling…brisket is brisket, it is not a high quality cut of meat. The cows here produce the same cut of brisket that a Kansas City cow would, in fact, they’re shipped all over the country so the variation in brisket cuts is consistent and negligible.
So how is it that people claim that only brisket from Kansas City or certain individuals is the real deal? It’s nonsense. The only variables are time and temperature.
I’ve heard that Salt Lake City simply can’t have great bagels like the east coast due to altitude. I’ll listen to that, there’s complexity in fermentation that exists in baked goods. Brisket is not that, an experienced cook’s brisket is no different from any other experienced cook’s brisket.
“Franklin BBQ Brisket Recipe
The beauty of this recipe is how simple it is.”
Mt top 5s are:
Overrated: (besides BYU of course)
Donuts/cupcakes/birthday cake (loved them until a few months ago, they just make me sick thinking about them)
Pasta (the kind you find at most places with loads of overly thick sauce). Makes me sick every time
BBQ: Yeah, it’s meat, it tastes good. Guys around here act like you are a sissy if you don’t cook on your Traeger every weekend. Smoked meat is only good when you have it no more than 5 times in a year, after that it’s just meh.
Prime Rib: I’m sure this CAN be great, but it almost never is. Usually waaaay under seasoned.
Pho: see below
Underrated:
Ramen: nothing in this world is better than great ramen. A wonderful complexity of flavor, and textures, plus there is nothing like sitting in a crammed ramen shop slurping noodles with a bunch of strangers. I’ve had pho at a number of places, and the flavor complexity just isn’t there. Also, I prefer the texture of ramen noodles. Also, I never feel heavy after eating a bowl of ramen. All the satisfaction of a great steak or brisket without feeling disgusting afterwards.
bagels: much better than donuts
cookies/brownies: all the best parts of cake, without the unnecessary fluffiness and frosting.
Sushi: Is it possible for great sushi to be overrated? No, no it’s not. Great flavor complexity, balancing of textures (soft, smooth, chewy, crunchy)… all in one bite. Similar to ramen, all the flavor/texture and enjoyment with none of the heavy feelings afterward.
dumplings: steamed, fried, steamed then fried… so much variety, so delicious when done right.
The best brisket is often the cheapest, lowest quality, and unhealthiest thing out there, but that’s only half of what makes it great. The other half is preparation. Yes, brisket by itself isn’t special, but what meat is?
Hell, show me any natural veggies or meats that really taste good. I love broccoli and asparagus, but only after it has been soaked in butter. I really enjoy Costa Vidas sweet pork, but it has nothing to do with the meat itself. I love peanut butter, but completely natural peanut butter is pretty meh. You must slay at parties.