Auntie was at the counter eating stew chicken when we walked in. It smelled so good inside. Our…read moreorder was curry chicken w rice & peas w plantain. The other dinner was curry goat w rice & peas and cabbage. We had a spicy beef patty w coco bread and strawberry cake. Our food came out piping hot and w a smile. Auntie treated us well.

I was dreaming of my last trip to Jamaica, so I hopped on UberEATS for some Caribbean comfort…read more Ordered jerk chicken (mild) -- still had a nice spicy kick! Rice and peas were tasty, especially with that jerk sauce. Cabbage was perfectly seasoned and delicious, though a smaller portion than the rice. The plantains, however, were the letdown -- cold and lacking that crispy, caramelized edge I love. That's why it's a 4 instead of 5 stars. The service was good. Took an hour to get here, so it wasn't piping hot, and I had to nuke it a lil. Overall: huge portions, well worth the $17, and I'd absolutely order again (just skipping the plantains next time).

Whenever I want oxtails I make my way to this restaurant and I'm never disappointed. I always order…read moreextra on the side for later.

The food this time wasn't so bad. My first time having curry goat and I was pleasantly surprised by…read morehow good the food was this time.

Fork in Nigeria 3696 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43213…read more Oxtails on Rice: Four pieces of tender Nigerian-style oxtails, served over your choice of rice, topped with plantains and mixed sautéed vegetables. 3696 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43213

This is a way to enter into the wonders of Nigerian African Flavors!!!! They do catering and my…read morestudents have enjoyed the food for several years! Puff Puff is an all time favorite along with joloff rice! Everything is just packed with flavor! Side note I discover this place with finding the Book Children of Blood and Bone!!!!

As good as I remember it. Excellent jerk chicken with peasrice, and collards. Huge portions. (The…read morepic I had already eaten about half greens). Chicken is juicy tender and falls off the bone. FYI. Limited seating mostly a call ahead place now but outside seating possible. But even on a Sunday lunch time it was pretty quick.

Food here is amazing!…read more They serve a jerk chicken that is grilled out back Staff are friendly Feels like a great local spot

Once you try Haitian food there's no going back ! Last week…read moreI visited @atasteofhaitifoodtruck and I was not disappointed at all . I got the Ke Bef plate (Oxtail). It comes with a base and a side . For my base I got the rice and beans. For my side I got the deep fried smashed plantain. If you like sweeter plantain, I would not get this side. I don't really mind. I also got asked for a side portion of their griot ( fried pork) topped with pikliz (pickled vegetable) Before going, I would call to see what all they have. I definitely will be back to try their black rice and fried goat ! It is in a food truck park. The temperature was cool, so me and my friend ate out there. Bring your own beverages because they do not sell any.

Best Haitian food in Columbus hands down if your looking for AUTHENTIC haitain food made with love…read moreand care you came to the right place if you haven't tried them yet your missing out

I went here for lunch a few days ago, and overall there were definitely some highlights. Our drinks…read morewere amazing, and the bartender was great, professional, welcoming, and provided excellent customer service from the moment we arrived. We sat on the patio and really enjoyed the food. I ordered the French toast breakfast, and my friend had the Creole omelette. Both were a 10/10! The food, drinks, and atmosphere definitely have the potential to make this a great place. Unfortunately, my biggest complaint was our server, who I believe was named Jazmyn. The experience became very unprofessional. Her child was bringing condiments to our table, she was yelling at her child in front of customers, and we could hear personal conversations and arguments while she was on the phone. She also shared quite a bit of her personal life with us. While I understand everyone has things going on outside of work, as customers we came to enjoy our lunch, drinks, and the patio atmosphere. It was difficult to fully enjoy ourselves when our server was distracted and handling personal matters so openly during our visit. Customer service is a huge part of the dining experience, and unfortunately this took away from what otherwise would have been an excellent lunch. Creole Kitchen has great food, great drinks, and a lot of potential, but I do think management should pay closer attention to the level of professionalism and work ethic expected from the staff. I would love to return because we truly enjoyed everything else, but the service experience would make us hesitant to come back.

Creole Kitchen at its new location…read more In Columbus for a court hearing in pending litigation in May 2026, I had had the opportunity to have dinner at the new location of Creole Kitchen. For years, Chef Henry Butcher operated the restaurant at a location on Mt. Vernon Avenue, not far from Columbus State Community College and the Columbus Urban League. I first met Chef probably about 20 years ago, when I was in search of authentic Cajun and Creole cooking (my wife's parents were from Louisiana, and she's a true Cajun). In that somewhat economically distressed neighborhood, Chef and his crew were the most caring and diligent team in the Mt. Vernon Avenue area, feeding the flock with French toast, breakfast sandwiches, gator and shrimp po'boys, gumbo, jambalaya, étouffée, and all manner of carry-out southern breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Shuttered for longer than anyone expected about two years ago, the Mt. Vernon Avenue restaurant returned to a new and improved life at a location adjacent to the Lincoln Theater, a landmark preserved by the visionary Mayor Michael Coleman. The theater's owners sought out Chef, urging him to make the upgrade over to East Long Street (the theater is at 769 E Long St, Columbus 43203, and the new Creole Kitchen is at 795 E. Long Street, less than a block away). The new location was custom-built for the restaurant. It is sparkling clean, spacious, has great wall art, and a helpful and well-trained staff. I was staying at the Westin Great Southern (about a $10 Lyft/Uber from the restaurant) and I dropped in before dinner got underway. Chef was there - working with the kitchen crew along with family members who make up the front line. After I ordered double gin and tonic, Chef sat down with me, and we talked about the change in locations. And then we talked about the food: this is comfort food, Southern comfort food at its best, and at its most authentic. Start with a roux - you can't go wrong if you start with a roux. I ordered my favorite entrée - crawfish étouffée ($18), with a serving ample enough that I had the second half of it for lunch the following day. Chef's new location has ample well-spaced and comfortable seating (I'm guessing there were 15 to 25 tables and a bar), excellent air conditioning, jazz at a volume that allows for easy conversation, and a server staff who know the menu well. The staff includes Chef's daughters Antoinette and Tonya, and honors the memory of Chef's son, Henry Junior, who was a beloved member of the hardest working crew in Columbus when the Mt. Vernon Ave. venue was operating. Chef's breakfast menu is like nothing available anywhere else in Columbus: real beignets (light, fluffy pillows of fried dough dusted with powder sugar, $5), an unforgettable Creole omelet (andouille sausage, Tasso ham, tomatoes, onions bell peppers folded into three eggs with melted cheese, served with grits, home fries, and toast, $15). There's a vegetarian version as well - with spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers, broccoli, and cheese ($15). Breakfast is served until 3:00 pm, and when you order many of the items you will be encouraged to customize the flavor with your choice of spice level (1 to 5), from a gentle warmth to a fiery kick. In the past, I've had Creole Kitchen prepare catered dishes of fried catfish, chicken and sausage gumbo (a rich, soulful blend of two stocks, thickened with a dark red-brown roux and loaded with authentic Creole flavor, $8 cup, $17 bowl), shrimp or oyster po'boys (served on French bread with house-made Creole chips, $18 to $21), and seafood fettuccine Alfredo (creamy Alfredo sauce tossed with fettuccine noodles with shrimp, scallops, and crab, at your choice of spice level from 1 to 5, $18) that we served at a crawfish boil my wife and I host in Worthington each year. Happily, these and more entrées remain part of Chef's menu, complimenting an ever-changing daily menu of dishes that make returning to the venue a special treat. A note about GPS and the internet: it might take some time for the internet to catch up with real life. Google Maps will get you to the right location but be aware that if you look up Creole Kitchen Columbus Ohio on its search engine you might be shown posts from the 1052 Mt. Vernon Avenue location, all of which are now out of date. Note also that the restaurant closes from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. to allow the crew to prepare for dinner (just like the good ones do in New Orleans!). For me, the next time I'm in Columbus, I will make it a point to sit down for breakfast at this truly authentic Cajun establishment. Thank you, Chef Butcher (and Antoinette and Tonya)!

I'm not really sure about the scathing reviews below other than a bunch of 'Southern' people trying…read moreto flex, but I had no qualms at all with this food truck. The guys running it were super friendly and chatty and were super proud of the food they're producing. Unfortunately, it's reviews on here that make people hate Yelps, so unless they were terrible a year ago, then I'm not sure what's going on here. The Nashville Hot chicken we ordered was massive, and it was some of the best I've tried in a long time, especially in Columbus. The chicken was super juicy while the breading retained a ridiculously delicious and spicy crunch. You definitely get a lot for what you pay for. The heat level was great, since I love it spicy, and it was absolutely caked in cayenne paste. I also ordered the Jambayala, which was solid as well. It definitely could use some more heat, and I don't think anyone else would mind if the spices in it were kicked up a notch. The chicken and sausage was tasty, and cooked just right, so I can't complain. Like I said, I'm not sure what the deal is here unless the bourbon chicken was just that bad, but I find it hard to believe. I'll check back though and try it. I really don't understand why people are basing southern cooking off a 4 ingredient dish that you can get at any fair or festival like its the epitome of Cajun cooking but whatever. You do you. I know I'll be back.

I'm writing this review with one hand because I refuse to put my sweet tea down. As you can tell…read morefrom the picture, I got a little of everything. So let's dive in... The crispy bourbon chicken over Carolina gold rice is honestly the southern/Asian fusion fried rice I didn't know I needed. I know it's not typically made with crispy chicken but it should be. It just should. There were bits of traditional bourbon chicken I think he rice along with scallions, and so different textures in every bite. And if you're not familiar with Carolina Gold rice, do your googles and learn. It's an heirloom grain that's making a comeback and for good reason. It's so much more flavorful than regular rice. The brisket Mac and cheese belongs together, I could have done without the cornflakes, but they do bring a nice crunch to the dish, and however the brisket mac is sauced...sheesh!!!! Like I said this brisket and this mac belong together. And then there's the fried green tomatoes. The tomato was tangy and fresh, the breading not too heavy to overpower and nicely seasoned. A well balanced profile. The aioli was dressed a little heavy on mine, but it definitely gives you that southern flavor, tangy, smooth, and little sweet. I'd follow them just for the tea and lemonade, so the great food was a bonus. When you remember this is coming out of a food truck, you'll appreciate just how good this is. I'm gonna take a few more bites and then hit my blog and show Sweet's more love.

Girl at front was alone the chef apparently called off. They didn't have all the sides. So we asked…read morefor extra meat. The girl said ok and charged us dinner price because they didn't have the sides we wanted and they didn't have the beef patty. We were fine until the owner comes in and tries to up charged us for extra meat. We were done. Waited 20 min to get food and the oxtail was salty AF! Not coming again.

A hidden gem in Olde Towne East. Food was excellent. Jerk chicken's grilled flavor came out well…read moreand right balance of spices. Stew chicken was also delicious and the Mac & cheese side was sumptuous, plus seems made from scratch. The service was fast (~3 mins from ordering to the food being ready). I got the food to takeout but there are 3 small dine in tables with a corner view of Oak & 18th.