I ordered Catfish, greens, and cabbage. The food taste really good. My only problem is I'm gluten-free and fish is usually a good choice for me. But adding white flower to the cornmeal is a ugly little trick that adds gluten to fish and causes digestion problems for many people. I wish this was stated somewhere.
Food: 4
Justina Bolden
Don’t waste your money . I had everything my fiancé said the shrimp was good . No seasoning whatsoever spent 95$ and I should’ve cooked myself smh
Food: 1
Richard Brown
I love rjs it's the two brothers there not good service need to know how to order an speak to people I am a cook also they could not work for me the way Thay dress hats on head the whole atar about holiday dress it's not a restaurant dress they need people skills sorry but had to say that everything else food is perfect
Shevona Canody
Based upon some reviews I was hoping to get some good soulfood. I really wanted to like this place as I tried it for the first time. Unfortunately, my rice and gravy was very stiff and cold with literally as splash of gravy, couldn't even eat it. The cheese biscuit taste old, really wanted my biscuit. The top of my Mac was good but as I went on, it taste like a different mac and I couldn't finish it. The chicken was ok. Turkey tacos we had, not it. Not a place to get tacos in my opinion and honest review. Customer service was great. I hope others have a better experience. Waste of money for me.
Shallote Wright
My friend said his shrimp and grits were horrible, his hot link wasn't really a hot link (lettuce, tomato, and mayo on his sandwich, not grilled). My brisket was ok, Mac and cheese was like Kraft Mac and cheese (powdered cheese). Collar greens were good.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: BBQ, Cornbread, Mac N Cheese
tawana brewer
Good food, all the soul food favorites. Great service, Shea makes you feel at home.
Brittany Austin
Shae was down to earth and good. Quick service and good music.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Edward Martinez
Pig feet could be cooked longer macncheese was dry, order was wrong.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Rachelle Chaff
The environment is nice. Our waiter was awesome. The presentation of the food was very inviting but the taste was unexpected. I had the the oxtails, and my hubby had the turkey wings. They were both a little dry and my oxtails weren't falling off the bones like I'm use too. The beans weren't cooked enough for me. I hate to complain but I have to be honest. My son's burger and waffles fries were good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Uyonna Beckham
This use to be a very good place but I will never go again. The Black lady that was there when me and my family came in just stared at us and was at the counter talking and never greeted us and just gave us nasty looks. The Mexican lady came over and told us to sit down anywhere we wanted. The food was awful, dry no taste and the place did not look clean. The bathroom had no running water had wipes to wash your hands. DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE!!!!
I approached writing this review with some hesitation. To begin, the exterior of this establishment may appear somewhat uninviting; however, it has the potential to offer excellent cuisine. Upon entering, you are welcomed into an atmosphere reminiscent of a traditional barbecue shack, complete with family-friendly decor and the comfort of your grandmother's kitchen.
As this is a soul food restaurant, I anticipated an authentic experience, with familiar names such as Aunt Betty or Mabel in the kitchen. To my surprise, the establishment is operated by an Asian team, who also prepares the meals, which was a bit unexpected. It seems that this restaurant may have been sold along with its recipes.
Now, regarding the food, my opinions are quite mixed. Most dishes were well-seasoned, but I found the smothered pork chops disappointing. Although they had a crispy exterior, they were topped with gravy rather than being smothered and baked, which did not meet my expectations. Instead, they resembled fried pork chops with turkey gravy and fresh diced onions. Not traditional at all. Additionally, the pork chops were quite fatty, and a true smothered pork chop should melt in your mouth.
I also ordered Black Eyed Peas, which were flavorful and served over sticky rice, altering the overall taste. The collard greens were tasty despite lacking meat, and the accompanying cornbread was satisfactory.
We also tried the baby back ribs, which were just average; they seemed boiled and then baked with sauce. Unfortunately, the macaroni and cheese was disappointing—lacking flavor and resembling the texture of powdered Kraft mac and cheese, dry and completely devoid of the expected cheese pull.
The mashed potatoes appeared to be instant, lacking the fresh taste that homemade mashed potatoes provide. Given the affordability of potatoes, I believe this is an area that could easily be improved.
We ordered lemon pepper wings and hot wings. The lemon pepper wings were crispy and had a decent flavor, but nothing remarkable. Unfortunately, the hot wings did not meet expectations, tasting more like a hot sauce mixed with excessive vinegar, which I wouldn't recommend.
On a positive note, the fried shrimp was well-prepared, featuring a fish fry batter that had potential; it simply needs a bit more seasoning to elevate it further.
Our server, whose name escapes me, was very attentive and ensured we had everything we needed throughout our meal.
Overall, while my experience at this restaurant wasn't thoroughly enjoyable, I encourage others to try it for themselves; taste preferences vary widely, and there are certainly many areas where the food could improve.
Parking: The surrounding area has lots of available parking they also have a parking lot although it is kind of small.
Kid-friendliness: Family resturant perfect for kids
Wheelchair accessibility: Lower level very wheelchair accessible
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Smothered Pork Chops, Fish, Mac N Cheese, Chicken Wings, Macaroni & Cheese
Pinky Pink
This is my first time going here, and I really thought it was gonna be amazing. The macaroni and cheese was horrible. The greens were too salty. The chitlins were still pink and too much pepper tasted very salty. Only thing that was good was the yams and a pork chops everything else too much salt too much seasoning Undercook chitlins
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Candied Yams
Rosalyn Futrell
I am from Maryland and I can cook maybe Soul food means something else here my Greens were awful grilled Catfish a little undercooked and not seasoned. The price on line different than what I was charged. The customer service was 💯 tho
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
Che
I can't lie, when I saw Hispanic and Asian people running a soul food spot in Cali, I was a little apprehensive. But the food came out and it was definitely very yummy. The server we had was super sweet and helpful and the music playing in the background made eating here a complete vibe. I had smothered pork chops, greens, yams and wish I would've ordered some Mac and cheese because it looked ?. I'll for sure be going back to eat there when we're out that way again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Bryan Felipe
Shay our server was funny lol catfish was amazing tho
I ordered Catfish, greens, and cabbage. The food taste really good. My only problem is I'm gluten-free and fish is usually a good choice for me. But adding white flower to the cornmeal is a ugly little trick that adds gluten to fish and causes digestion problems for many people. I wish this was stated somewhere.
Food: 4
Don’t waste your money . I had everything my fiancé said the shrimp was good . No seasoning whatsoever spent 95$ and I should’ve cooked myself smh
Food: 1
I love rjs it's the two brothers there not good service need to know how to order an speak to people I am a cook also they could not work for me the way Thay dress hats on head the whole atar about holiday dress it's not a restaurant dress they need people skills sorry but had to say that everything else food is perfect
Based upon some reviews I was hoping to get some good soulfood. I really wanted to like this place as I tried it for the first time. Unfortunately, my rice and gravy was very stiff and cold with literally as splash of gravy, couldn't even eat it. The cheese biscuit taste old, really wanted my biscuit. The top of my Mac was good but as I went on, it taste like a different mac and I couldn't finish it. The chicken was ok. Turkey tacos we had, not it. Not a place to get tacos in my opinion and honest review. Customer service was great.
I hope others have a better experience. Waste of money for me.
My friend said his shrimp and grits were horrible, his hot link wasn't really a hot link (lettuce, tomato, and mayo on his sandwich, not grilled). My brisket was ok, Mac and cheese was like Kraft Mac and cheese (powdered cheese). Collar greens were good.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: BBQ, Cornbread, Mac N Cheese
Good food, all the soul food favorites. Great service, Shea makes you feel at home.
Shae was down to earth and good. Quick service and good music.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Pig feet could be cooked longer macncheese was dry, order was wrong.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The environment is nice. Our waiter was awesome. The presentation of the food was very inviting but the taste was unexpected. I had the the oxtails, and my hubby had the turkey wings. They were both a little dry and my oxtails weren't falling off the bones like I'm use too. The beans weren't cooked enough for me. I hate to complain but I have to be honest. My son's burger and waffles fries were good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
This use to be a very good place but I will never go again. The Black lady that was there when me and my family came in just stared at us and was at the counter talking and never greeted us and just gave us nasty looks. The Mexican lady came over and told us to sit down anywhere we wanted. The food was awful, dry no taste and the place did not look clean. The bathroom had no running water had wipes to wash your hands. DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE!!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
I approached writing this review with some hesitation. To begin, the exterior of this establishment may appear somewhat uninviting; however, it has the potential to offer excellent cuisine. Upon entering, you are welcomed into an atmosphere reminiscent of a traditional barbecue shack, complete with family-friendly decor and the comfort of your grandmother's kitchen.
As this is a soul food restaurant, I anticipated an authentic experience, with familiar names such as Aunt Betty or Mabel in the kitchen. To my surprise, the establishment is operated by an Asian team, who also prepares the meals, which was a bit unexpected. It seems that this restaurant may have been sold along with its recipes.
Now, regarding the food, my opinions are quite mixed. Most dishes were well-seasoned, but I found the smothered pork chops disappointing. Although they had a crispy exterior, they were topped with gravy rather than being smothered and baked, which did not meet my expectations. Instead, they resembled fried pork chops with turkey gravy and fresh diced onions. Not traditional at all. Additionally, the pork chops were quite fatty, and a true smothered pork chop should melt in your mouth.
I also ordered Black Eyed Peas, which were flavorful and served over sticky rice, altering the overall taste. The collard greens were tasty despite lacking meat, and the accompanying cornbread was satisfactory.
We also tried the baby back ribs, which were just average; they seemed boiled and then baked with sauce. Unfortunately, the macaroni and cheese was disappointing—lacking flavor and resembling the texture of powdered Kraft mac and cheese, dry and completely devoid of the expected cheese pull.
The mashed potatoes appeared to be instant, lacking the fresh taste that homemade mashed potatoes provide. Given the affordability of potatoes, I believe this is an area that could easily be improved.
We ordered lemon pepper wings and hot wings. The lemon pepper wings were crispy and had a decent flavor, but nothing remarkable. Unfortunately, the hot wings did not meet expectations, tasting more like a hot sauce mixed with excessive vinegar, which I wouldn't recommend.
On a positive note, the fried shrimp was well-prepared, featuring a fish fry batter that had potential; it simply needs a bit more seasoning to elevate it further.
Our server, whose name escapes me, was very attentive and ensured we had everything we needed throughout our meal.
Overall, while my experience at this restaurant wasn't thoroughly enjoyable, I encourage others to try it for themselves; taste preferences vary widely, and there are certainly many areas where the food could improve.
Parking: The surrounding area has lots of available parking they also have a parking lot although it is kind of small.
Kid-friendliness: Family resturant perfect for kids
Wheelchair accessibility: Lower level very wheelchair accessible
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Smothered Pork Chops, Fish, Mac N Cheese, Chicken Wings, Macaroni & Cheese
This is my first time going here, and I really thought it was gonna be amazing. The macaroni and cheese was horrible. The greens were too salty. The chitlins were still pink and too much pepper tasted very salty. Only thing that was good was the yams and a pork chops everything else too much salt too much seasoning Undercook chitlins
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Candied Yams
I am from Maryland and I can cook maybe Soul food means something else here my Greens were awful grilled Catfish a little undercooked and not seasoned. The price on line different than what I was charged. The customer service was 💯 tho
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
I can't lie, when I saw Hispanic and Asian people running a soul food spot in Cali, I was a little apprehensive. But the food came out and it was definitely very yummy. The server we had was super sweet and helpful and the music playing in the background made eating here a complete vibe. I had smothered pork chops, greens, yams and wish I would've ordered some Mac and cheese because it looked ?. I'll for sure be going back to eat there when we're out that way again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Shay our server was funny lol catfish was amazing tho
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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