Soul Food Restaurants near Woodbridge, VA

“I have been going here for years! Love the food and the owner is an amazingly kind guy who treats every customer with respect and professionalism. Did I mention the food is amazing! I have eaten everything on the menu and never dissatisfied. Def try the Cassava leaf with goat meat or the Egusi stew with banku! And all soups are delicious. The food can be definitely be considered comfort food.“

“I came to try their Jollof rice and chicken, and was very pleased. For the amount of food they give you, the price was feasible. The cashier was very prompt and polite, and the service was fast. I love the ambiance of the restaurant to include the gospel playlists ❤ My Jollof rice and chicken was delicious, the rice and chicken was flavorful and they give you a tomato base on the side that compliments the rice and chicken. This was my first time visiting this restaurant, and I definitely plan on visiting them again, Lord willing.“

“I had the large curry goat with some rice and peas, mac and cheese, collard greens, and some of their new salmon nuggets and everything was SO good! Everything was very well seasoned, especially for the main dish. The salmon nuggets are a hit for me. The jerk sauce and the tartar sauce were just icing on the cake. Will definitely be coming back again for more. 10/10“

“Down Home is one of those little hidden gems you stumble across by chance. My family and I were lured in by the phenomenal smells drifting through the shopping center. The dining room was cozy, and we were greeted with a warm “welcome home”. As is our tradition in new restaurants, we each ordered a different dish to share. Absolutely NOTHING was less than phenomenal. The fried chicken was juicy inside, crisp and savory outside. The waffles were light and fluffy and buttery. The blackened shrimp and grits were very nearly a spiritual experience. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender. And the cornbread was moist and crumbly and sweet, easily the best cornbread I’ve eaten in years. The staff were attentive and friendly but not invasive. My only regret in this entire experience is that I didn’t find them sooner. I can’t wait to go back!“