Absolutely delighted with the Pork Chop Dinner. You get two Pork Chops that were cooked to a…read moreperfect tender and tasty flavor. The yams were cooked just right. So happy to have found an awesome place to go for finger licking soul food.

I went downtown to handle some business when the sudden urge for soul food took over me. After a…read morequick search, Raleigh Soul Kitchen popped up. While I didn't recognize the name, I recognize some of the photos on the website from social media. After a quick glance at the menu, I decided that I would be stopping by there to eat. I could have called or ordered online, but I wanted to put their claim for quick service to the test. Also, their prices weren't astronomical. Now, I was a bit surprised that the restaurant was located inside of a corner/juice store. But hey, I'm not Stranger to "gas station" food, so challenge accepted. I love the idea oc community innovation and joint-use spaces. The place is 100% take-out. Ordering was easy, but it can get loud in there so you have to yell a bit. Not all menu items are on the website. Do check the white board in front of the register. The day that I was there, strawberry banana pudding was a specialty on the menu. I didn't order it, but wished I had. I ordered, oxtail (it's auto served over a bed of rice and peas) with collards and mac n cheese, Catfish with Mac n cheese and yams, finally sticky ribs with cabbage and rice and pease. The collards were way too salty. They were cooked too mushy and I couldn't really taste the greens. The cabbage were almost too salty, but when paired with tbe rice and pease, they were perfect along both the oxtail and the ribs. The ribs were tender and delicious. A little over sauced for my liking, but still delicious. The mac and cheese and yams were delicious. Nothing special, but delicious enough that you want to order them at every visit. The stars were the oxtail and the Catfish. The oxtail were seasoned down to the bone and just perfect. This was my 4th try for oxtail since moving to Raleigh 7 months ago they have everyone else beat!! The portion was generous and I loved that it was automatically served over rice and peas as part of the meal. But the Catfish. THE CATFISH!! Perfectly seasoned and fried. My ride home was about 15 minutes and it was still crispy when I arrived despite being packaged in a Styrofoam plate. It was so light , crispy, and flaky. That will probably be my #1 go-to at this place. They were super busy from the time I arrived to the time I left so it took my order about 20 minutes. Try to call, order online directly from them or via doordash. Don't be afraid of the area. I know what tv teaches you, but just be open to exploring different communities. I can't wait for my next Catfish plate!!!!!

The food was very fresh, seasoned, and delicious. We ordered the fried catfish, fried crab legs,…read morefried catfish, fried lobster tail, wings( garlic parm), and mac-n-cheese!!!!! Food-10/10, service- 10/10, vibe-10/10!

The restaurant is very nice and clean inside. The service was slow, we were the only two people in…read morethere but a lot of to go orders. Both of us got a boil and to me it was very subpar. There were two different type of shrimp shelled and unshelled. Which gave me the impression that they ran out of shrimp. I asked for more seasoning because it was so bland. I also had a liquid marijuana drink which of you know about the drink then you know how it tastes. I don't like it. I just asked for another shot and tried to recover it.

Saw him on Facebook first, great reviews. Then I saw the truck on rock quarry rd and again in…read moreDurham at the hospital...it was a sign to stop and thank goodness we did! The only complaint is I didnt get my cocoa bread but I was equally happy with the cornbread. Soft and buttery. Now the food, we wanted to try something different so we ordered the Cajun fish and Cajun chicken, plantains, and cocoa bread...as you can see the plates were clean..lol. Great service, fresh food, great food...coming for some oxtails next.

Terrible service! I tried getting their attention to order…read morefood and the lady inside was too busy having a conversation. Waited for 5minutes at the window. Knocked on the trailer yet no response. Went somewhere else for food. Also gross location at a run down gas station in a trailer in the back.

I hate doing this to black owned businesses but I have to be honest. For $30 I was not satisfied at…read moreall. I'd heart good things about this place and it did not live up to the hype! The meat really did taste as if it was refried or the grease was old. Definitely wasn't fresh. The macaroni and cheese was just noodles and cheese, no flavor. The yams were stringy. The turkey collards were the only thing I enjoyed. The "cake" was honestly a mini portion of a store bought pound cake. I felt totally ripped off when I could've dinned in elsewhere for a completely different experience for $30. The staff was very nonchalant when I introduced myself as a first time customer asking for suggestions. There aren't many designated soul food places in Raleigh and I feel like this is totally a missed opportunity and it's unfortunate because I drove almost 30 min each way just for them.

I kept seeing their fliers all around my job, so I decided to give them a shot. I have been craving…read morecandied yams for quite some time & I never got the kind I loved...with the syrup...sweet and delicious!!! I have finally got what I needed here!!! Their candied yams are DELICIOUS. I actually got their food 2 days in a row. Lol. The wingettes were not really fresh the first night & neither were the shrimp. I let that go because the yams made up for it. The second night I got a fish sandwich. It was fresh. My son liked their Mac-n-cheese. I will definitely go back!

I had the flounder filets, oysters. okra and collard greens, delicious sweetened iced tea, and the…read morebest homemade banana pudding that I have ever had in a long time. Service is fast and the food is prepared and cooked the way you like it. You have to try the former casual ambiance of the neighborhood Fish House Eatery now Jack's Seafood and Soul Food in Apex, N.C. on Perry Road just off Highway 55. Everything on the plentiful menu selections are fresh daily seafood and Soul Food that awakens your family memories in a special occasion way. I highly recommend! Check out this lovely restaurant for for eat in or take out service.

Jack's Seafood & Soul Food has multiple locations, and after trying this one, I can see why it's a…read morepopular spot. They do have seating available, but it feels more like a place where most people order their food and take it home. The parking lot is a little tight, but the food made up for it. I ordered the shrimp and fish basket, along with cabbage and mac & cheese for my sides. The cabbage was cooked well, and the mac & cheese was decent. The seafood was good, and overall the meal was worth the wait. One thing I enjoyed was their homemade lemonade. They also have plenty of menu options and daily specials depending on the day of the week, so there's a good chance you'll find something that fits what you're craving. Overall, it was a good experience. If you're in the Raleigh area and looking for some good seafood and soul food, I'd recommend giving this place a try. At the very least, it's worth checking off your list and seeing what all the buzz is about.

We are in Raleigh for a softball camp at NC State and were exploring the area. Iyla's is located in…read morea "food warehouse"... basically a trendy food court. FANTASTIC FIND!! The Dukes Chicken sandwich was great. Super crispy chicken, flavorful. The tater tots were the best ever. Hot, crispy, salty perfection. The pulled pork was Carolina true, sweet sauce, great bun, tender... delicious. Definitely a spot to grab a meal!!!!

I've learned not to expect greatness from most American food halls, and unfortunately this visit…read moredid little to change my mind. As someone who grew up in the South and now lives in Miami, I have pretty high standards when it comes to chicken and waffles. The chicken was disappointingly dry and lacked seasoning, while the waffle tasted more like something pre-made and reheated than freshly prepared. The syrup didn't help matters either, tasting more like a heavily processed corn syrup product than real maple syrup. The loaded tater tots were the stronger of the two dishes. The tots themselves were impressively crunchy, and the toppings were generous. The pimento cheese added richness, while the red and green onions brought some welcome freshness and balance. Even so, the dish felt a bit dry overall and never quite rose above average. The bright spot was the service. Everyone was friendly, the food came out quickly. With so many great places to eat in Raleigh, this ended up feeling like a missed opportunity and, for me, wasn't the best use of valuable stomach space on a short visit to the city.

I haven't tried a lot of vegan food in my life, but I was really impressed by Soul's Kitchen! They…read morehave a beautiful food truck (which is actually a bus) and they put out a cute table with menus and examples of some of their food. I tried their Oyster Shroom Po'Boy and it was really good! I don't particularly like mushrooms, but it didn't taste like mushrooms at all. The mushrooms were seasoned and fried to perfection. My box was packed full of food, I couldn't even see the bun they put so many fried mushrooms on top of it! The fries were okay.

This food truck was at an event I attended during Juneteenth! I normally don't try vegan food but…read moreeveryone was raving about this truck. I had too see what the hype was about. I had fries a poboy sandwich. Everything was fresh, cooked to order and delicious.

Ok... at one time there was a K&W in Chapel Hill, that made southern style food. The food was…read morefreshly made and good. That one closed so I was happy to find this one Raleigh! Umm... looking back I really wish I had kept thinking they all had closed. When we arrive it's about 5:30-6pm so I'm thinking dinner time so everything should be great! Half the food bar is empty. No salmon, no baked chicken and they said "we aren't making anymore tonight. Wait what?... it's 6pm and u close at 9?.... Ok! Macaroni & cheese looked like it was the day before and warmed up. No candied yams or this is the South!!.. NO sweet tea oh we're not making any more, I'm sorry. Well so was I for coming here. When restaurant is over half empty, always turn around and leave. The rolls were hard. Only 3 different desserts. I must say the strawberry shortcake was good. Prices are fair. Moderately clean and they do have someone in the dining area to ask patrons if they need anything. Ordinarily I'd recommend K&W without a doubt, but after this visit. I just can't and won't waste your time.

Good food. Didn't have all the deserts available. Great customer service. Bathroom was discussing…read more A little chilly in there.

I have been wanting to try this bbq place for awhile and we finally made it after going to an event…read moredowntown. We were fortunate to find a good parking place on the side of the building. As we were walking up my grandson said " this is a fancy place ". The decor is nicer than most bbq places for sure. I was surprised to see so many options that were not bbq and a large selection of sides. He got meatloaf with Mac and cheese and baked beans. He said it was the best meatloaf he ever had and this comes from a picky eater! He loved the Mac and cheese as well. It was a huge serving so I got to try the meatloaf and he was right. He didn't share the Mac and cheese. Neither of us cared for the baked beans. I had the brisket, Brussel sprouts and potato salad. The brisket was tender and flavorful. Awesome. The potato salad was ok but I didn't care for the Brussel sprouts . I would try two different sides next time. A basket of hush puppies and biscuits came as well. We were both so thirsty and I can report they had excellent sweet tea. Our server was knowledgeable and pleasant. The food came out faster than I expected. We will be back!

Stopped by The Pit to try some authentic NC style bbq after moving to the triangle. When you arrive…read moreparking is difficult and you'll need to either find street parking or pay for parking in a nearby lot. When you walk in the space feels like a converted industrial warehouse with a polish of upscale. You'll check in with the host when you arrive and then be seated. For the starter we ordered the Pit Sampler (a medley of their appetizers; which includes pit-smoked wings, BBQ soul rolls, Southern-style deviled eggs, and pimento cheese balls). Unfortunately I wasn't a fan of the pit sampler as most dishes were a bit on the dry side, but the free basket of biscuits and hush puppies were great. For the entree we ordered the half rack of baby back ribs which were good but pretty fatty in some sections. I would return again in the future but may try something else on the menu.