Soul Food Restaurants near Gardena, CA

“I enjoyed their food...I didn't particularly care for the instant mashed potatoes... had I'd known that they were "instant" and not real mashed potatoes I would have passed on the instant mashes potatoes, and definitely not ordered that particular item with my 3 ( three)to go orders. Other than that..everything was good and seasoned just right... :)I support this business, and I love that they are also an organization that is helping men and women get back on track with their sobriety.. Dare U To Care Grill is helping to keep them gainful employment and also helping them establish stable housing.Everyone deserves a second chance...Dare U To Care Grill is doing great things!! I prefer to support those who care enough to help and give back!!“

“Jabar was the most polite and welcoming and humble human I’ve encountered in a very long time. And the food was amazing too!“

“Great BBQ food. Chicken, sausage, ribs, sides are good too. Bbq bean I like them. Potato was perfect. Mac cheese I'm not big on it but it was good too. Bbq sauce was a bit on the sour side for me. I like a sweeter taste. Over all my order was worth the price.💯👍 For sure to come again.“

“The welcoming environment, the food was beautifully prepared with love and soul. I visited from Seattle. Every time I come to LA, this will be the first place I come to! You will NOT be disappointed.“

“thoroughly enjoyed this place!!“

“I also loved the diversity of people in the restaurant. So many different cultures coming to share a meal. Good food brings people together. Parking is difficult but you'll find it. If you're lucky, you'll see the house with the cats and chickens“

“I recently had dinner at DULAN’S with my friends and had a really enjoyable experience. The restaurant had a warm, casual, and welcoming atmosphere that made it perfect for a relaxed meal. The vibe felt comfortable, and it was a nice place to sit down and enjoy good food without any rush.

The food was flavorful and well-prepared. We ordered a mix of their popular dishes including chicken, rice, sides, and a few appetizers. Everything came out fresh and tasted home-style with good seasoning. The portions were satisfying, and the menu had a nice variety to choose from.

Service was friendly and cooperative. The staff made sure we were taken care of and checked in when needed without being intrusive.

Overall, DULAN’S offers solid comfort food with a relaxed dining experience at a reasonable price.“

“Absolutely the finest Soul Food. You don't want to skip this place. I had the lunch portion of the Oxtail and chose the Candied Yams and Mac and Cheese as sides. It came with 2 Cornbread Muffins. It was all delicious and filling. I ordered the Coconut Pineapple Cake for Dessert. It filled the container. See the picture. Totally Recommend this place.“

“OMG!!!!!!!!! Finally a place that serves real soul food. My rating on this place is a 10 out of 10 period. I am now dropping the mic“

“Finally!!! A soul food restaurant that gets the Mac and Cheese and Candied Yams RIGHT!!!! Excellent service from the owner to the wait staff.“

“I had smothered pork chops with corn, string beans and yams I’ll go back“

“Simply Wholesome is the absolute best. Healthy food. Healthy drinks. Healthy products. AND they are black owned. I love love love love this place. I have absolutely no complaints. On a scale of 1-10. Definitely 100. Yes one hundred. I visit everytime I'm in LA.“

“Awesome breakfast in a cool environment, the Lajoies from Connecticut“

“Great service and the food was good.“

“Our family of 5--parents + kids 22, 19 and 13--had Fatburger on our "must do" list for LA. We wanted to eat inside, but they were only serving through the drive-thru so...drive-thru it was. The wife and I don't eat beef so we each got the Fatburger w/Impossible patty. The kids got the Classic Fatburger. Fries all around of course. The car was filled with smacks, slurps and mmmms. Good burgers! Now the fries could have used more seasoning but the burgers were slappin'!“

“Nice spot upgrade desperately needed“

“Finally made it out to this restaurant! Food was pretty good. Wasn't amazing but always heard it's a staple of LA and California and had to try it out! Staff was super friendly and food was served nice and hot. If you never been I suggest trying it out and checking it off your bucket list!“

“The food was great 👍🏽 I really enjoyed browsing the books on the book self. Awesome reading material !“

“Good Food. Yall. PEACH COBBLER Is Ready To Die For.“

“Great Food The Smothered Turkey Chops are my Favorite 😋😋“

“The BBQ baked beans are legit!! Big chunks of meat in it and veggies!! Yum!!“

“A great environment for excellent southern cuisine“

“The food was delicious and we had excellent service.“

“Good food, sometimes a little too salty; especially on the turkey chops, my favorite. Also, whoever answers the phone to take orders, I know, make sure you have your order ready, but he was rushing me off the phone. I had to call back to make sure he got my order correct. Anyway, the food is still good.“

“had a good time there with a friend and I will return“

“The truth is everything. Das has the best Mac n cheese and the Ribs n Brisket are the best in the West.“

“Love the food customer service excellent will be back #GetTheGumbo!“

“THIS IS THE BEST SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT I'VE EATEN IN MY MANY TRAVELS. BLESSED AND WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE AND ATMOSPHERE!!!!“

“I decided to give this place a try after having heard a lot of great things about it. Usually when I want good fried chicken i end up going to Gus's but i figured it was time to try some place new for a change. I ordered take out and the food came out the way I expected it. The chicken had a similar batter as Gus's does just minus the spiciness. It was good but it lacking on flavor in my opinion. Salty but no spice. Sure they gave me hot sauce cups for the chicken to help out but i prefer how they do it at Gus's instead. The mashed potatoes i got were good though, I enjoyed the flavor and the good kick the gravy got too. The fries were okay. I believe they are regular 3/8 of an inch straight cut fries with their own seasoning. So think crinkle cut thickness but straight instead. The biscuits were good though too. Nothing crazy about it but it was more bready than flaky if that makes sense. Something different but it was good. All in all my visit here to Honey's was alright, food was good but it wasn't enough to change my mind about Gus's and I still prefer to go there instead. But I think this place is still worth a try for those who were iffy like I was. It didn't know my socks off but it was still good nonetheless. I might have to come back and try the chicken sandwich or something else on the menu next time.“

“I recently stumbled upon your establishment and must say, the name perfectly captures how I felt after trying your food. I ordered fried wings, rice, and vegetables, and each dish was exceptional.

The wings were piping hot, and the aroma that wafted from the box was simply incredible. The blend of spices and flavors was perfect, and I was truly blown away.

The rice was buttery and delicious, and the vegetables were a wonderful complement to the meal.

Thank you for such a delightful dining experience. I will certainly be back for more.“

“Great Soul Food. Large portion of food at inexpensive prices. One plate can feed 2 people depending on what you order.“

“wish y'all start back selling the burritos and a chicken wing dinners so miss that“

“Can't go wrong when you eating magic fingers eat Em up food delicious never over seasoned you bite into anything l It's just like mouth watering. It grabs your soul in a good way magic finger eat em up is real soul. Food is good for soul I will always purchase from here. Anything that's cooked from here is delicious It's fresh Fast service...💯🙏🏾👍🏾😋“

“Awesome turkey day fixings and sides were all delicious.“

“found out this was basically right across the street from our house so my dad and i just went there today for dinner…..food was amazing, definitely will go again“

“La comida es excelente 10/0“

“The food is just absolutely amazing. You feel like you’re eating at family’s house because you can taste the time, effort, and love that goes into cooking every single thing. But I’ll tell you, it’s Robert Earl’s wife that’s the featured item here. She is genuinely sweet and caring and truly wants you to love their food. We enjoyed talking to her during our visit. The portions here are massive. You’ll definitely get your money’s worth, believe that. Overall, great place, and I wish I lived closer. I wonder if they could deliver to the east coast? Haha!“

“Fish seasoned just ✅ macaroni salad ✔ #thogreens 🔥“

“Excellent service today! Thank you ladies. I got the fried chicken, smothered pork chops on mashed potatoes, and a huge container of greens. The chicken was perfectly seasoned, hot and so juicy. The green were money! Thanks for having me .. see you soon“

“Overall, nice, and the live music was really good.“

“This place is always good! When my wife and I find ourselves in LA near one of these. We always take advantage and make time to eat here. These are the BEST WAFFLES, I have ever tried. The chicken is also amazing. The portions of the meals is well worth the price, hell they could sell the meals for more! My wife and I love to eat and it's a struggle to finish our meals.“

“Mimi was wonderful and I'll get a meal from R and J whenever I come to LA! Hell of a menu, homemade deserts and lemonade. I ate every bit. I highly recommend the treasure of a Soul food restaurant. I will go back to Indiana talking about the good food at RJ's.“

“Silas did my beautiful lady and I right had to take a nap mid meal to finish my delicious chicken burger with fries for the first time I’ve eaten a full meal here and I can’t hold you this location is the most delicious meal in the county first hand and I speak for all my buddies also thank you to the server and cook they did excellent service today“