Chef Tam's Underground Cafe

CLOSED
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668 Union Ave, Memphis

About Chef Tam's Underground Cafe

Chef Tam's Underground Cafe, opened in 2018 and now closed, was a favorite spot in Memphis. Known for its wings and homemade Teriyaki sauce, the grilled chicken sandwich with bacon was juicy, and the fried okra was a standout. The catfish tacos were a hit with customers. Despite some complaints about long waits and high prices, the food, especially the catfish and shrimp and grits, received praise. The lack of flavor in the red beans and rice was a disappointment. The helpful staff and cozy atmosphere left a positive impression on customers.

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3.5
217 ratings
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29%
4
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3
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9%
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Food
4.2
Atmosphere
3.6
Service
3.1

First time my cousin and I visited the restaurant. We passed the restaurant at first because the sign was not visible (small writing on the door). We were greeted right away. It wasn’t very crowded. We put our appetizer order, but we’re told what we wanted (fried green tomatoes and Southwest egg rolls), they didn’t have. We ended up ordering something else to include our main dishes. The tea was extremely sweet. We asked if they had half & half (lemonade and tea). They did;...read full review

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