I visited Chauncy's Kitchen early afternoon last Saturday for a monthly meetup with a girlfriend…read more We try to check out different places each month and this one was among the absolute all-time best! The reviews helped me not miss the location because it is tucked in the corner next to a gas station. Chaucy's is quaint and welcoming. Upon entering, Chef Chauncy welcomed us to sit at the bar which is more like the chef's table. I began with the Lychee martini, which truly is one of the best I've ever had. It was so well made that my friend who wasn't going to drink decided to order one. Next up was the "Crunchy Baked Cajun Okra" appetizer. The okra was expertly seasoned and breaded to perfection. The vegan dipping sauce that accompanied the okra took it to another level. At this point, I knew we'd struck gold with Chauncy's ! I thought to myself, look at what God did for meeee today!! Yes- that good. Everything is made fresh to order and there is no freezer in the establishment, so some menu items run out or are not available. My first choice, Collard Green Stew, was unavailable, so I opted to try the "FUFU Tacos." This is Chef Chauncy's original creation. I've tried traditional fufu on several occasions, in Africa and here at home, but did not care for it. HOWEVER, these fufu tacos just got better with each bite. What Chef Chauncy did with fufu in this dish is nothing short of transformational. Each one was filled to the max and I was nearly in a food coma at that point. Chef Chaucy allowed me to sample the Jollof Rice and it was also superior to any other jollof I've tried! My friend had Grilled Salmon because Snapper wasn't available. Her eyes seemed to be rolling in the back of her head as she ate what she could of her dish, so I'd venture to say that the salmon was spectacular as well. I simply didn't have room in my body to consume anything else, so I did not get to try any of the desserts. Chauncy's Kitchen is a place to be experienced, not just another place to grab a bite. We had no need to rush our experience, so Chef Chauncy was able to share stories with us and even a few cooking gems while he prepared each course. Chef Chauncy is very humble and it is evident that he actively shows his care and concern for the community in which he is sharing his culinary gifts. Well, well done Chef Chauncy! I am rooting for your well-deserved success and urge all readers to experience Chauncy's for yourself. Of note, parking is limited (shared gas station lot) but this food and drink is so good that I'd park somewhere in the area and uber if I had to!! Not at all kidding.

I love the concept of Chauncey's and enjoyed getting to meet Chauncey and hear about his food. His…read morepassion is evident. The restaurant is small but quaint. Located next to a gas station in the corner so it's easy to miss. At 7pm on a Friday we were the only people in the restaurant. Firstly, everything was very fresh and made to order which means it may take 15-20min. We started with the signature wings with lemon pepper flavor. The wings were great, although small. For entrees we got the Fufu tacos and initially ordered Liberian Jollof Rice with shrimp but had to sub jasmine rice due to being out of jollof. That was pretty disappointing they were out of Jollof given its a menu staple. We ended up having to pay the same price but it seems like simple Jasmine cilantro rice should have been less than our original order of Jollof. The fufu tacos really are unique, it's hard to explain but I liked them. A little heavier than tortilla. Finally, we were offered a free taste of the garlic cassava Parmesan fries. We enjoyed it but decided we had enough food already. I thought it was cool he used vegan cheese. Parking: free shared lot with gas station.

It was a pretty big restaurant and pretty empty on a weekend around 630pm. Maybe that was a sign…read more The lady at the front clearly didn't want to be there. There I had a friend that had questions about the menu and basically she answered with one word responses. "It's chicken. It's beef. There's rice." My friend was annoyed. I thought it was kind of funny. My other friend ordered a Coke Zero and she brought out a diet Coke. It's not the same. I don't really care but he does. She said they were out so he pointed to another friend and asked can he get that water flavor drink instead. The lady said no because that drink cost a little more. Ridiculous. The food was good. I liked the jollof rice and the plantains. I thought that goat and beef was too tough though. Would I come back here again? No. The cashier/server clearly didn't want us to be there so I'll look for another West African place.

The food here has been pretty disappointing as of late. I've sat in the actual restaurant and…read morerecently ordered here and both times I just wasn't really wowed by what we received. The fried rice was very basic. I felt like there wasn't enough flavor or seasoning. It was cooked well, but it just wasn't very tasty. I will say the Suya was pretty good. I will give them that for sure but I also ordered coconut rice and I just thought it tasted good when I added stew on top, but by itself it was not great either. It also took a really long time for the food to be ready and arrive to us so overall again I enjoyed the suya but it's not the best African food I've ever had for sure.

Loved the gluten free pizza from the wood oven and pasta (meat sauce). Very authentic Italian with…read moregood service and comfortable surroundings. They have free parking.

We had an EXCELLENT experience at this place. We dropped in on a Friday night without a reservation…read moreand it was pretty busy. That didn't stop them from finding us a seat and delivering incredibly speedy service. We had the Insalata Italaiana, a delicious sald featuring prosciutto and olives, and the Salsiccia e Funghi pizza. We were blown away at how fast the food came out and how delicious it was! Great food, great service, great vibes. Highly recommend!

The pepperoni pizza was very delicious and the staff was very friendly. The place is also clean.read more

The pizza here is to die for. So many interesting combinations and flavors. I've gone here a few…read moretimes and never disappointed. The place has a nice causal vibe to it with lots of seating. And everyone who works there always seems so happy to be there. If you like pizza and Mediterranean food it's definitely the place to go!

I've never had this food and it was a wonderful experience. The serving was more than I could eat…read moreand it was well worth the price. Our server, Rosa was great. She was friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was also wonderful. It was obvious by the parade of people coming through that the food was great. I was not disappointed!

I drive Uber and a Nigerian lady recommended this spot to me and in particular the Senalgalese…read moreJolloff rice with Lamb. It hit just right! Rosa and Jessica greeted us with the biggest smiles and the atmosphere was on point. We will definitely make the trip from Douglasville again to enjoy this gem in the east.

I'm pleased to have discovered this gem when it comes to Ethiopian cuisine. Like many, my first…read moreintroduction was through Desta. I learned to appreciate the tibs, awaze for spice, and shiro along with injera. But if Desta is an entrance to this food, Kategna is the next level up. The storefront itself is humble and tucked away out of sight on Buford Highway. Right upon entering, I smelled burning incense to queue me in that this was different than even my previous experiences. There was booths and small tables. I think you could do a larger party but it'd been to be spread out. It's best for parties of 4. The decor is well loved and there's a counter up front where you can go and pay when you are done. For lunch, they have specials but I decided tk get a Kategna injera as an appetizer and then Yetebaberut (spiced ground beef). Speaking with the waitress running the front of the store, I decide to play it safe and go medium spice and medium for how cooked the beef is. Kategna injera - this is life changing. I enjoy injera but an injera fried in a pan so it's crispy and flaky in different parts and coated in awaze? Wow. This will pretty much be my go to dish every time I come in the store and I will recommend it to anyone I bring. This was so incredibly delicious that I know my words are failing to convey just how good this is. Get it if you are in the store. Yetebaberut - delicious. It's mixed with collard greens and feta cheese and goes well with the basket of injera. I ate half of it (2 injera and half the bowl) and took the rest to eat at lu cb again the next day. All in all, Kategna Ethiopian is the new standard for Ethiopian in Atlanta. If you're planning in going to Desta, I'd steer you here instead. I can't wait to bring my coworker and then my wife and then some family friends (the husband's wife is Ethiopian).

Spontaneously came here for some late night munchies and the food definitely hit the spot. It was…read moreour first time trying Ethiopian food and everything was incredibly flavorful. Service was great even when it was close to their closing time! If you're hungry late at night, I highly recommend coming here than going to some fast food chain.

If you are looking for some good African food with a healthier twist, this is the spot! I reviewed…read moretolex African grill previously which is my favorite African spot. However Minas kitchen is a close second. They offer smoked turkey as a meat option for those who don't eat pork or beef. The flavors are amazing and the food is always fresh. I like spicy food, however for those who don't, they put the spicy sauce on the side. The service is great. They are so friendly! The ambiance gives you a taste of Africa/ Caribbean vibes. High ceilings, great music, clean bathroom. You would not be disappointed. I ordered the Efo riro (no pic because I devoured it) and the chicken and shrimp jollof rice for my friend.

Egusi smoked turkey and white rice jollof and mixed meat fired plantains . Food well seasoned…read more Service great . Atmosphere very nice.

Came in looking for a quick sambosa snack. After viewing what was happening, I decided to st and…read moreenjoy. Lamb shank with 4 different types of vegetables. The spices were amazing. The food was awesome The lady behind the counter was extremely nice and engaging. Very nice. Very clean.

Very authentic, not Americanized, so good. We had chicken with eggplant, talapia, rice, red…read morelentils, green lentils, okra, collards and talboli. Everything was very tasty.