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    Dodah’s Kitchen

    4.3 (114 reviews)
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    Strawberry Cheesecake (gf) and Ginger Lemonade
    Grace J.

    Looking for a quick vegan meal? Doodah's is the spot for you! I ordered an entree with two sides which included the cauliflower chicken candied yams, and old bay fries. I immediately dove into the cauliflower chicken, the best item from my meal. I was super surprised that it actually tasted like General Tso's chicken. The candied yams, unfortunately were mashed sweet potatoes with zero seasoning, definitely NOT candied. Old Bay fries were a hit, crispy and full of flavor! As a sweet treat I ordered the strawberry cheese cake, it tasted less like cheese cake and more like a lemon bar with a gelatin texture--not my favorite, but it kept my taste buds intrigued for sure. The ginger lemonade was mostly ginger with the color of lemonade, so be ready for a big kick if you choose to add this to your meal. The main con I noted was the limited menu offerings, other than the cauliflower chicken, the only other "meat" option was short ribs. Yup, they were out of nearly everything else (every other meat and all sandwiches), which was super disappointing. I saw a lot of potential customers make a U-turn due to today's limited menu.

    Lasagna
    Andrew E.

    Cool vegan spot up the street from my Auntie's house. I had the vegan lasagna, vegan ribs, vegan macaroni and cheese. Was pretty good considering this is all vegan food, so no butter, no cheese, no real pork, no real ground beef. I'll come again when I'm on my health consciousness tip again.

    Crumbly mess. This was after I added slices of vegan cheese

    UPDATE: Against my better judgment, I tried again. First, the good: the garlic kale salad was good. So was the Sweet Love tea. These are what the 2 stars are for. I got the lasagna and one side (the kale). The lasagna was dry. Never in my life....not even at Dodah's, have I ever had something they called "lasagna" be DRY. Like, no sauce. Zero sauce. Just dry vegan meat and dry vegan ricotta. I had to put slices of Violife vegan cheese in between the dry pasta sheets and reheat it to make it edible. Never again. I was a fool for thinking things would be better. I'm done with Dodah's.

    Nyla S.

    GUYS ( a selfish part of me doesn't want to write this review so I can keep this place all to myself) Best vegan food I've had in my life. Love the welcoming atmosphere & accommodating staff. The plan originally was to order to go.. but after we had a few taste tests.... boy we sat there and ate. The place isn't that big either. To the food: General t'so had really good flavor, & the cauliflower was cooked perfectly. Sweet kale was good too! The ribs reminded me of a smoky meatloaf flavor, they were good too! Now the greens?!!?? Was differenttttt. My bf said "ain't no way these are vegan" (I guess he think vegans can't season food????) but yall the GREEENS!!!!! I can't even put it into words, I had to taste test 3 times & tasted something different each time... idk idk yall try them. Drinks are $5 but go big or go home! They're good too! Between our two choices I preferred sweet love over colada moss Lastly we tried the strawberry cake (I'm not a sweets person but my bf is) it didn't taste like strawberry. The cake was okay, just no strawberry flavor.

    Cookies n' Cream Cheesecake (gf)
    Ladonna W.

    As a vegan, I was thrilled to visit an all-vegan restaurant for the first time and decided to try Dodah's. The food was served quickly after I placed my order, which was a plus. The cafeteria-style setup means the food is on display and not made fresh to order. The mac n cheese was good and reminded me of NuVegan's version, but if you're not vegan, don't expect it to taste like traditional mac n cheese. They use a homemade cheese sauce rather than store-bought vegan cheese. The General Tso cauliflower was decent, though a bit too sweet and could have been crispier. The green beans were my least favorite and could have used more seasoning. The cookies n cream cheesecake was just okay--not something I'd get again. I decided to give Dodah's another chance and ordered through Uber Eats the next day, hoping to enjoy their mac n cheese again. Unfortunately, this time the mac n cheese tasted off, and I couldn't finish it. The General Tso cauliflower was even sweeter than before, as if they had dumped an entire bag of sugar into the sauce. It didn't taste like General Tso at all. Dodah's need to work on consistency. Overall, I feel there are better vegan options out there.

    Shayla M.

    Absolutely delicious!! And I'm not even vegan! 10/10 Get you some! I enjoyed every bite!

    Justine A.

    Came for lunch and it was great! All the food taste so REAL! And the benefits are that it's super healthy. The service was great. The ambiance was great. Would 100% recommend!

    General Tso's cauliflower, Mac n' cheese, Collard greens (it was supposed to be zucchini and squash)
    K N.

    Ordered through GrubHub for a friend. My friend enjoyed the meal, however the restaurant messed up the order and there wasn't a way to easily get it fixed. My friend ordered zucchini and squash but it was somehow subbed for collard greens. Overall the portions were quite large and delivery was quick and efficient.

    Mac & Cheese
    Saha S.

    I ordered from Dodah's Kitchen because I've been trying various Vegan restaurants in DC. This place is a bit out of the way, so delivery does take a while. However, the food is very good. I got the meaty lasagna, which tasted like a standard lasagna. The crab cakes - although they admittedly looked a bit weird in terms of color - tasted excellent and just how I would expect crab cakes to taste. The potato salad was nice and sweet and creamy. I also got the Mac and cheese since they were having a buy-one-get-one free deal. The Mac and cheese tasted very nice and rich, though I wouldn't really say it tasted like cheese (and it wasn't creamy or anything). Nevertheless, the food here is pretty good, but I doubt I will be ordering from here anytime soon just because of how far away it is and how long delivery takes.

    Spinach lasagna, seafood Mac n Cheese, General Tso's Cauliflower
    Larry M.

    Vegan spots are all the buzz right now. I'm seeing more & Moore of these places pop up!! Now this particular spot I'm reviewing...I've reviewed before. A customer service mishap (that was corrected) kept me away. But now I'm back...let's see if their food is consistent... Where I am: @doodahskitchen . Location Reviewed: 3801 34th St., Mt.Rainer M.D. . Menu Includes: ALL VEGAN Fried "Fish", Fried "Shrimp", Fried Chik'n Tenders, General Tso's Cauliflower, Lasagna, Pepper "Steak", "Crab" Cakes, Chik'N Drummies, Tofu Scramble, "Cheesesteak", Waffles, Sweet Kale Salad, Stuffing, String Beans, Potato Salad, Spinach Salad, Marinated Vegetables, Cokeslaw, Fresh Juices, Cupcakes, Cakes, Cheesecake & more!! . Items Reviewed: Their Pepper Steak double side Entree (with peppers, onions, Mac n cheese & sweet potatoes $14.80).STAMP the Pepper "Steak" sandwich!! It was flavorful, packed, & savory!! All Day Breakfast!! Their Mac n Cheese...STAMP!! Cheesy, & Pleasant!! Get This!! Their Sweet Potatoes...Absolutely DELICIOUS!! No sugar added!! . Their Lasagna & General Tso's Cauliflower Double Entree meal (with collard greens $16.80). STAMP the Lasagna!! I ALWAYS get this entree from them. Fulfilling, with the right amount of marinara, faux beef, & flavored cashew cheese!! Excellent!! Their General Tso's Cauliflower...STAMP!! Fresh, Crisp, Sticky, Spicy & Sweet!! Their Collard Greens were DECENT. I needed more flavor. Their Lemon Cupcake ($6.36)...Absolutely DELICIOUS!! I could not tell it was vegan!! The Mint Lemonade...STAMP!! Refreshing, & Palate cleansing!! . Customer Service:Welcoming & Accommodating!! Limited Inside seating available. . Online Navigation: Easy . Parking: Street Parking . Recommendations: Fet the Lasagna and/or Mac n Cheese!! =STAMP =DELICIOUS =DECENT =PASS =NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

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    Brooke T.

    One of my best good friends let me I know about Dodah's Kitchen. She is a pescatarian and knows that I'm a meatarian who likes good food. Okay first things first DK is located on the corner of the street, bright white. So happy that someone else took a picture of the outside or I would have ridden right past it. Parking is on the street and is metered. The interior is quaint with a small seating area; although I believe this is closed because of the 'vid. Food is cafeteria style on warmers. They also have a refrigerated case with juices and their desserts. They have a nice selections of cakes and cheesecakes, etc. They have lots of options IMHO, for sandwiches, entrees and sides. They even have brunch items all day. I got an entree with two sides a piece of cornbread and because I wanted this to be a well rounded review (ha) a piece of sweet potato cake. Don't y'all love it that I took one for the team? Well rounded indeed! The sides were deliciously seasoned. If you're not a fan of garlic, I'd stay away from the kale, but I thought it was perfect and super fresh. I have no idea what the drummies are and was taken aback by the stick (because duh drumstick) but they were good too. You have a choice of dipping sauce if you like, but I don't think it needed them. The cornbread is about $2 extra with an entree. Can't say it tasted really like cornbread, but more of a sweet bread. I could probably do without that. The sweet potato cake was awesome, not too sweet and had just the right amount of sweet potato. I was really surprised at how good it was because I have had bad experiences with vegan desserts. The portions of everything were huge, I was able to get a couple of meals out of this. The staff was friendly, changed his gloves in between guests (yes!) and was helpful. I believe they have a loyalty program, and you can also buy a meal plan too. When I go back I'm going to avoid the stick and get the tenders and try the cheesecake!

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    2 years ago

    Great food and dessert and the customer service is to die for. Street parking but its worth the wait

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    3 years ago

    Food was good service was fine and environment is super clean and comfortable it deserved 5*

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    food is fresh appetizing and delicious. I recommend you go and try it soon as you can.

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    Great food. I wish their space was larger, but they try and make it work. Definitely try the general Tso tofu.

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    Everything is super sweet. Reviews said Mac and lasagna were the best but there wasn't anything savory to either. Mostly tasted like cake.

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    Great food, great desserts, great service! Lots of vegan options. The lemon cake was my favorite.

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    I thoroughly enjoyed the "beef" fajitas I got. However, the food is quite salty and greasy. I definitely couldn't eat it all the time.

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    Ask the Community - Dodah’s Kitchen

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    I don't think so, but the food is so good you can eat it on the hood of your car!

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    100% vegan

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    Yes. Keep in mind, it is a small space. Only a few tables.

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    When I walked into Johnny Rays, I was quickly greeted by the owner who is very involved in the…read morerestaurant. I ordered through DoorDash and was able to pick it up fresh. I ordered 2 whiting plates. One with collard greens with smoked turkey and fries and the other with Mac n cheese and rice and gravy. The fries were good. The whiting was fried to perfection. I also like the greens (I'm a southerner so I'm a bit hard to please). Everything was reasonably priced. The restaurant had nice music playing and has a bit of a lounge feel with the dark walls. It wasn't crowded on a Friday during lunch time. I'd go back for sure.

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    3.7
    (239 reviews)
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    Sugar & Spice was AMAZING! My partner and I picked up food yesterday and it was even better than…read moreour first visit. We had the jerk fried shrimp deviled eggs, jerk chicken egg rolls, oxtail Rasta pasta, crab stuffed salmon with greens, and bread pudding. Everything was so good we were literally doing a happy dance! Chris at the register was so kind and made sure we had everything we needed. We will definitely be back!

    My BFF (my Wife) and I stopped here with some friends visiting from New York after seeing them…read moreonline. We were all craving some good Caribbean food, but unfortunately, this experience was really lackluster and did not live up to the reviews The service was frustrating. The girl at the register seemed to be on her phone the whole time, I couldn't tell if she was calculating something or just talking, but she definitely missed the mark on our order. We specifically asked for Steak and Cheese Egg Rolls with no mushrooms. By the time we got home, we realized she gave us Jerk Chicken Egg Rolls instead. They were a mess; sauce was all over the container and the fries, and the chicken inside was incredibly dry and overcooked. Surprisingly, the Fried Rice was really good, which isn't the first thing I'd associate with a Caribbean spot. The Jerk Fried Chicken Sandwich was also a standout and one of the best things we had. Our friends ordered the Rasta Pasta, which was very heavy and spicy, and the Jerk Chicken with Rice and Peas. They had asked for wings but got dry grilled strips instead, which was disappointing. My Cabbage and Collard Greens were also pretty average--I've definitely had better. Between the order being wrong, the dry chicken, and the distracted service, it just wasn't what I hoped for. It was an okay meal, but nothing I'd recommend or go back for. Definitely inspect your bag before you leave this place. Sorry about the pitiful picture I was so annoyed and remembered after I made a plate to snap a quick pic.

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    Legends Chicken & Waffles

    4.0
    (230 reviews)
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    Sunday 2/9/25 This…read morespot was brought to my attention due to Instagram, and I made sure to plan my visit after realizing how close it was to my dad's house. I called to order pickup, and the service was nice and friendly. Also, the spot is very reliable, as it's open until midnight and roughly 16 hours of the day, serving many different options, from fast food to comfort food. I ordered the combo over rice ($13), the Philly cheesesteak combo with French fries and lemonade ($15.49), five wings with one waffle ($13.49), and a carrot cake slice ($4). - The fried chicken wings were alright for your typical fast food chicken. - Waffle was decent: it was soft & fluffy. - The combo over rice was solid, and I liked the chicken the most. - Philly cheesesteak was okay and would've been even better if it had provolone instead of the cheese whiz. - French fries were solid: they were crispy with some seasoning on them. - The house-made lemonade was alright, and I would be open to getting it again. - The carrot cake isn't anything crazy, it's alright, but I do appreciate the $4 price tag cause others would charge double or more for a slice. Overall, the spot does a good job with fair pricing, fast comfort food, and reliable hours. I'd come back and recommend.

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    5 pc wings with 1 waffle $13.49 (instagram: @issa.cheatday)
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    My extended family loves to visit this location. Many of the food items are Southern style and…read moretaste great, not too seasoned, and the portions are enough for 2 meals. But what I love most is the ambience. It has a warm, neighborhood feel when you visit. The large bar area reminds me of Cheers, a place where everyone knows your name. It can sometimes be a wait for cook to order meals, but I don't mind because you'll meet people to talk with. I definitely recommend you visit!

    Ordered delivery and i can't say I would do it again. I had ordered years before and had a good…read morememory of it, so thought I would do it again. I was craving sides, and this place has tons of them. What I found during this experience was it was more quantity over quality. Everything was just kind of mushy and didn't really have a lot of flavor or taste. The best thing out of all of the five sides I ordered was the macaroni and cheese, and I had to add quite a bit of seasoning to make it palatable. The cheesy potatoes threw me, because there was no cheesiness to them. Also, the home fries were the same as the cheesy potatoes, so that meant to big piles of tasteless mush--hot sauce made it better. Also, there had to have been over a cup of onions combined in this box. I nibbled because I was hungry and sadly threw away the rest because I just couldn't eat it. I ordered the crab soup, and that was delicious. I would say though that the small size for the price paid is very questionable. As this was delivery, I can't be on service or ambience. Given my experience, I would not order again.

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