Addis Ethioian is such good food. Using the injera bread to eat well made Ethioian food to a little…read morebit of music is really fun. They've even sold me injera to go when I want to attempt to make Ethiopian at home. It's in a rough neighborhood and therefore can have a bit of an odor shall we say, but the people are wonderful, the food is wonderful and worth the occasional trip.

We ordered the 3 meat plate and added two vegetables dishes and split it between the two of us. The…read morechicken reminded me of fajitas, the beef was similar. The stew in the middle of our plate was the most flavorful and quite delicious. The greens were ok and the potatoes as well but I would love try other options. We came in on Saturday evening around 5 and it was not crowded. We were seated immediately. I didn't see a lot of options for drinks so we just had water. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. The outside is right next to a Mexican restaurant so you hear the music from there. We sat inside and it had a very African style. I will absolutely come back again. Also, I think it is worth noting that it is authentic, so there are no silverware on the table. Ethiopian food is eaten using the rolled pancake "injera" bread that comes with it. I recommend washing your hands before eating and just enjoying the experience.

I was literally speechless by this Egusi stew. I had high hopes considering the other reviewsread more

I heard about this place on Facebook and decided to give it a try! The owner Claire is the sweetest…read moreperson ever and gave us a small sample as this was our first time trying African food. We ended up getting the goat stew, lamb stew, jollof rice, fufu, fried beans and cassava leaves. The portions were good and the food was so flavorful and delicious. We will definitely be back to try their other items!

Hungry Eyes feels like boutique resteraunt nestled amongst the typical suburban environment that…read moreShort Pump offers. Here, I was transported to an easy going, genuinely welcoming space. I'm no Jamaican delicacy expert and can be quite picky. I really enjoyed the Beef Patty. I tried the chicken patty with coco bread, the extra bread was too much - definitely on me. I also tried the small Jerk Chicken which was enough to feed a small village- so plentiful! I had a bite of the Chicken Curry which was also pretty great. Both were served with a side of cabbage and were hearty tasty meals. I forgot to order the Mac n Cheese! I'll definitely be back. They host karaoke on Friday from 6 - 8pm when the DJ arrives. The Rum Punch was strong and tried to take me out! Overall, the service was superb. Resteraunts like this pump the blood that feeds the soul of a community

Fantastic food - better than some of the places in Jamaica. This is my first review ever, and this…read moreplace definitely deserves it. Perfect service and went above and beyond with helping us!

I am extremely disappointed by the treatment I have received from Carena's…read more I understand the importance of customer service and treating customers with respect. I work hard for my money, and because this restaurant is conveniently located, I have been a loyal customer who has supported this establishment regularly. Several months ago, I experienced unprofessional behavior from staff at the drive-thru window. As a customer, I felt it was appropriate to leave an honest review regarding my experience. Since then, when I recently called to place an order, I was informed that I would not be allowed to do so and was refused service altogether. When I respectfully asked the manager for an explanation, my questions went unanswered, and the phone was repeatedly hung up on. I then attempted to speak with the owner, only to be told that no one knew when the owner would be available or how I could reach them. The level of disrespect and lack of professionalism I have experienced is unacceptable. At no point have I been disrespectful; I simply spoke up about my experience and exercised my right to leave an honest review. It appears that this may be the reason I am being denied service. What makes this situation even more disappointing is that businesses should value and respect the customers who consistently support them. I genuinely enjoy the food and have patronized this establishment frequently, which makes being denied service without a valid explanation even more concerning. I believe customers deserve to be treated fairly and with respect. Based on my experience, I can no longer recommend supporting this business. I intend to pursue the matter further and explore the appropriate channels to address these concerns. Customers should spend their hard-earned money where they are appreciated, respected, and valued. I would love to speak to the owner I heard she's in and out so who knows

This place is a vibe!! The decor just make you feel like you are on an island.... I ordered oxtails…read moreand they were perfectly tender and flavorful. The rice, peas and cabbage also very good.

It was so good! My friend visited me from out of town and we chose this spot to come and eat!…read more The service was good! Please forgive me I forgot her name, but the lady at the counter was patient and happy answer whatever questions I had about Trini Food! I had the oxtails with peas and rice and I liked it! I also tried doubles for the first time! It was a different texture for me, but I honestly enjoyed it (I do wish it was warmed up a little more, I definitely should've asked lol) The ambience is so cute! In my time of coming into that area I never knew it was there. Definitely a gem! Hope to be back soon!

I am here from Miami searching everywhere for good Trini food specifically bake and doubles. I…read morefound this place on yelp and google. This place is 50 minutes from my house. The first time I went was last week Wednesday in the afternoon. A very nice young man took my order. When I asked for bake and shark the woman who I assume is the owner came up to the front and told me bake and shark is only available every other Saturday. I asked her if it would be available that coming Saturday and she said no, next week, that coming Saturday would be meat pies. She was nice enough this day. My first visit I ordered doubles, curry chicken and stew beans and buss up shut. The doubles were pretty good, the curry was 2 chicken legs swimming in what was more like a ton of watery broth in which my beans got completely lost. The curry flavors were not very developed. There was no aloo. The roti was the best thing I ordered that day. I did not come that Saturday as instructed but I returned yesterday. Yelp and Google states the business opens at 11:30. I walked up to the door at 12:12 and it was locked. The sign on the door states they open at 12:30 on Saturdays. I sat in my car until 12:40 and went back in. There were already people in line being helped by the same lady from last week. When it was my turn I asked for bake and shark and she told me "next Saturday". WOW. I drove all this way specifically for that. At this point I'm already disappointed so I ask her what she does have. She tells me to "read the board". Then she says she will help someone else and come back to me. When I don't respond she says "HELLO" as if speaking to a child. Thankfully, the lady with the purple hair is nice and professional. When it's my turn to order I order sorrel, pholourie, doubles, curry chicken and spinach and roti. Curry chicken is my favorite so I want to give it another try. With these 2 visits alone I've spent about $70 so far. I get in my car and open the bag with the pholourie to eat on the ride home. They're ice cold greasy and soggy. How? The place just opened and I just walked out! I get home and try the curry chicken. Watery flavorless broth again. No aloo again. This time the chicken is not done. My spinach is drowning in this broth just like the beans because for some reason it's all put into one container with no separation. The doubles are a sloppy mess but edible. Once again the buss up shut is the best part of the whole meal. This was a waste of time, money, and gas. This is not a good representation of Trini food. I don't think I will return here. **UPDATE** I updated my review to one star after this wicked lady replied. This idiotic fool is messaging me over and over about my review! I haven't messaged her back not even one time. She's clearly nuts. Notice she never said anything I wrote was untrue. There's a huge difference between pink chicken (ie: smoked meat) and bloody slimy chicken that's clear in some spots. You are selling food to the public and you think chicken is always pink no matter how long you cook it? WTH?! Sounds like food poisoning and salmonella to me. And please tell me where is the big chicken?? You're serving drumsticks! Secondly, pholourie literally takes 1-2 minutes to fry- why would anyone fry it then let it just sit in a COOLER???? Who's expecting fried dough to be hot for hours?? I expect it to be freshly made when I order it duh! So she's cooking the entire menu all at once and just serving it, cold and raw. Disgusting. The standards and attitude on this woman are both gross. Eat this crap at your own risk.

My go to for Indian in RVA! This restaurant has fabulous…read moreambiance and the staff is attentive. We love the classics like Butter Chicken and Biryani. The curry selection is top tier too. I have never been disappointed with a meal from here whether it was eat in or carry out!

This is our second outing to Tulsi, and the business appears to be picking up compared to last…read moretime. Parking on a Thursday evening was still available around 8 o'clock in the parking lot across the street. I applauded the atmosphere and decor in my first review; it remains beautiful and refined. The service is formal and timely; the staff observant and accommodating. During this dining experience, we noticed that the protein and sauce (e.g., Mango) were watered down compared to our first visit. We expected the thick, creamy sauce, bursting with chicken and flavor that we had come to expect, but what we got this time was watery and plain disappointing. The appetizer, the naan and breads, were the same high quality, but the sauce sealed it for us. I hope that this was simply a fluke or a bad night in the kitchen, not a recurring theme at Tulsi. It is hard to recommend Tulsi after our most recent experience, only because other Indian restaurants nearby serve the most exquisite food.

The place is clean overall. Food was tasty. Went with the hot spice level and it was decent. I…read morereally enjoyed Chicken 65. Service was mid. Had to flag our guy down for refills and we were the only table in the place. They do have a steady flow of takeout orders. I would come back.

We ate dinner here and had a very good meal. I had the saffron tikka, which was made with chicken,…read moreand we also got naan. I ordered mine medium spicy and it lived up to that. I could eat it, but any spicier and it would have been too much. Anyway, it was good. The person I went with got lamb Rogan Josh and he said it was good and quite rich. They brought the naan with the rest of the food, which I thought was a little unusual. The restaurant itself was clean and new, but not the decor I'd expect for an Indian restaurant. Overall, I liked the place and would go there again.

10/10 would return!! Another solid choice in the adorable Bellevue neighborhood. The decor is…read moreperfect in reflecting the clean modern Mediterranean esthetic but still honors the old world. The Bellevue Sour and Aviation were our cocktail choices. Both were tasty and well executed. I had the branzino with the summer squash casserole, a summer special side. It was sooo good!! Hubby had the swordfish and shrimp. He got the green beans as a side. Each fish dish was prepared perfectly, and served hot. DH didn't like the green beans bc he's not a fan of stewed veg, but I found them tasty. Nephew had meatballs and linguine. He proclaimed it " delicious ". Our server Sarah made it a very enjoyable evening, and it was nice that the manager came by to see how we liked everything. Another great place to add to our "avoid chain restaurants " repertoire.

Back again after about 9 years and I was taken aback by the similarities between their branding and…read moreStella's. I thought they must be related. I mean it's down to the font, the bags, the decor, the menu items. Turns out they're not associated, which honestly put me off knowing how long Stella's has been around. I asked around and apparently others have noticed the same. The food was just okay. The sautéed calamari was rubbery and bland. The salmon was good but also a little bland and slightly undercooked. It was hard not to compare the menu items to the Stella's versions which are heavy hitters. Overall I'd say it's convenient since I live nearby, but I'm in no rush to go back.