How did I not know about this place??? A coworker came in to work with a plate of chicken and fries…read morethat looked amazing. So I googled Buddy's and found out they're less than a mile from my house. I had to try!! I was not disappointed. When I walked in, I was greeted by the server and she had a lovely smile. We ordered to go. The place smelled like a sweet waffle, it was very informal. They serve chicken, waffles and fries. Husband had Strawberry waffle and chicken and I had loaded fries. The chicken in my loaded fries was crispy and tender on the inside. Husband was so happy with his waffle and chicken too. Will I be back? Absolutely! There is nothing better than a locally owned business with a great product. Good job Buddy's!

Craving chicken and waffles? Then head over to Buddy's Chicken & Waffles in the Lincoln District of…read moreTacoma. The shop has counter service only and no cash is accepted. We got there right when they opened at 10am and had fast and friendly service. Recommendation: Try the Southern Cornbread Waffles with two handbreaded chicken tenders. We opted for one spicy and one original chicken tender. So good!

I've been to Pacific Southern several times now, and it's definitely a place I enjoy coming back…read moreto. The food is consistently very good, the staff is always friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere has a nice, comfortable feel to it. They also have a bar, which is a great touch if you want to grab a drink, sit back, and socialize while you're there. It has a relaxed vibe that makes it easy to enjoy yourself without feeling rushed. Overall, Pacific Southern is a great local spot with good food, friendly service, and a really nice atmosphere. I've enjoyed my visits and will definitely be back. A solid 4 stars from me!

So.........restaurant business is hard! We love this place but the food is I feel barely hanging on…read moreand it is more of a community comfort food place. Which there is nothing wrong with that. The service is ways excellent here!!!! The vibe of this place is amazing. The jambalaya and cornbread is so mouth watering it would make you not share it with your one family. But here is the tea!!! I can see where some of the food needs improvement but most restaurants these days are in the same situation. There are items I would not order again but others I love and a person must pick and choose their own individual items based on their preferences. I appreciate the restaurant being in busy and please get your food rating back to Great! Because Fair had me a bit side ways. Has always thank you all for your support and please continue to stay safe and healthy out there! See you at my next bite :0)

Looks like an RIP is in order for this location. So this review comes after its closure…read more The chicken was juicy but not flavorful, Mac and cheese was cheesy but lacked seasoning, coleslaw was mediocre at best again no seasoning. I like the honey mustard bits sauce can't carry the meal.

The kids menu is of good value esp these days. $6.99 for the entree you choose with crinkle fries…read moreand a drink. My 4 year old had Mac and cheese and she enjoyed it. I had California sandwich with grilled chicken. The chicken had the life cooked out of it and somehow managed to eat it but was not a great moment in cuisine. The dirty fries on other hand were good. But overall $17 for subpar meal Much rather go to Habit burger and in Tacoma they are next door to one another

The Service was amazing The Food was very delicious…read more 10/10 would recommend Thank you to our server. We didnt get her name unfortunately but she was very attentive to us even though she was busy with other order.

Coming from SoCal, BB.Q was one of our staples. Glad we found one up in the greater Seattle area!…read more The chicken is good and what we remember it to be. Just like all those K-drama's, they have everything to make it a date night... including the price! (its expensive). Boneless wings (5): This is what we come here for. At first I felt boneless just meant chicken nuggets, but its so much more than that. It's large chunks of chicken actually breaded and fried. They have a ton of different flavor sauces from mild to super spicy. I like it simple with their golden original flavor. Crispy with still a nice kick. Ddeok-Bokki (3): It was good. Good flavor. Nice n chewy. Nothing to write home about IMO though. The portions are fairly decent but the overall cost is high. Just be prepared for that. This is not a cheap value spot but the korean chicken is legit.

Waited over twenty minutes for a two piece meal. While several people behind me got their food…read more Lousy service but I must admit the food was excellent. The chicken was hot right out of the frier and the skin was very crispy. After enjoying the meal I had to come back and update my review on the entire visit. Sure I was disappointed with the young staff who were probably new or just not the best of help. The favor and quality of the chicken was very good so I going to raise my rating up to a 3. The chicken deserves a solid 5

Today was my first time ordering online for take out. The process was super easy. I did end up…read morewaiting a few minutes inside for my order but they were quite busy and it wasn't a big deal. Sad to say, I took no pictures. Once I sat down to eat, I basically inhaled it. I ordered the spicy chicken tenders combo which came with a roll and I ordered the mashed potatoes and gravy. The chicken tenders were crisp and had a nice heat to it. Not too spicy. The roll is consistently so good. One never feels like enough but I know if I order an extra it wouldn't leave me with that wanting more feel. This time was the first time I've ever tried the mashed potatoes and gravy. I really enjoyed it to the point where it's my new favorite side. The potato was creamy and smooth with the perfect amount of gravy. I thoroughly enjoyed how there was black pepper in the potatoes.

We were only in tacoma for an hour and needed a lunch spot, and holy cow, best schwarma I've ever…read morehad by a mile. We also tried the Selgemi cheese wrap (also delicious) and our boys (1 & 5) devoured the pelmeni. Honestly will probably make an excuse to come to tacoma just to eat here again. Huge compliments to the kitchen and staff.

Completely unexpected in many ways, some good, some not so good…read more Had no idea that this was a slavic joint, but was excited to try some food as it had been a while since I'd had any. Ordered the lamb shawarma and pelmeni at the counter on the way in. The shawarma is wrapped in lavash which is actually brilliant and it was delightfully flaky and crispy. The filling itself was delicious, tender lamb and pungently garlicky sauce--just what a rich meat needs to cut the flavor. The pelmeni comes with a side of sour cream, and I have to say that the flavor was not anything remarkable, and really depended on the sour cream to give it that boost. Figured out afterwards that this restaurant is attached to the neighboring spa, which is a no-frills Slavic-style facility from which patrons can order food during their spa day. The two establishments also share the adjoining billiards/rec room. Now for the reason one star was taken off: while the eating area is well-kept, the bathroom which is accessible through the billiards room was long-neglected, the trash can overflowing and the toilet paper missing--I had to poke around in the cabinet to find a new roll. They say a restaurant is only as clean as its bathroom, and I think you can say the same thing for a spa.

I did take out, but the restaurant and staff seemed nice enough when I walked in…read more I think the food is okaaaaaaay. It is flavorful, but I have a few qualms, and it is not cheap. I wish there was a way to sample more flavors with smaller portions. The smallest portion was 8 peices of chicken, but I really wanted to try a few so whatever. I got the spicy Galbi half order and secret sauce half order, plus the mozz balls, and the website really pushed the rose ddeok-bokki, so I got that as well. It came out to a little over $70. Not a horrible price, it was a lot of food, and nothing was baaaaad. It was all just kinda mid tbh. The chicken is very crispy, which is good. The secret sauce is really good, it was our fave. The galbi was fine too, just didn't like it as much. The mozz balls were good, but a little dry. Although they had a subtle sweetness which was good. It would have been nice to have a dipping sauce or something. The ddeok-bokki was not my thing, but my husband liked it. The sauce was flavorful, but the rice cakes were just so dense and heavy. Although I enjoyed the chicken overall, I think one of the biggest issues was the cuts of chicken. I personally love dark meat, and have no qualms with a little gristle. However, at least 2-3 from each of the 8 peice orders, were little more than battered fried bones. Very very little meat. Plus the larger chunks of meat were kind of dry. Overall I enjoyed the food, but idk if I would need to go back.

Don't come here 45 minutes before closing. You will be told that they will not seat you and only…read morehave to go as an option. For the record, we ordered it take out and ate it in my car. We were done before the clock even hit 10PM (9:55PM). This is purely poor customer service. As for the food? We got the golden fried and honey garlic and both very crisp and delicious. The fries on the other hand are you typical frozen food crinkle cut fries. Skip the fries they are not worth it. Now excuse me while I go vacuum chicken crumbs out of my car...

i've come here for brunch as an after birthday tradition with my aunt for a couple years now, and…read moream never left disappointed. the food is impeccable and the friendliness of the staff always leaves a smile on our faces when leaving. one of the staff was even kind enough to take the time to step aside and offer us directions elsewhere as we were leaving. the tables are quite small, and it can definitely be a crowded dining room but one that is full of color, culture, and smiles.

So I went twice I went on a Tuesday and then I came back on a Saturday. On Tuesday we went in the…read moreearly afternoon. And the food was a lot better. It was fresh and it was good. I literally ate everything on my plate. Then we came back on a Saturday early evening. And the food tasted old. I noticed when I was checking my receipts on Saturday. The guy has said oh you don't have to tip because you're a huge party. When a party of six your tip is automatically included which is the 18%. and I was like oh wow we had six on Tuesday and I left a $25 cash tip. And he said although waiter should've told you it's automatically taken out and the 18% was already taken care of. And I was like no I handed the waitress $25 cash and she never said 18% was taken out and I didn't pay attention to my receipt cause I had children with me but then when I looked back in my car on Saturday night from Tuesday, I realize that she double charged me. So on Tuesday she got over a $50 tip. The waitress on Tuesday she was a Hispanic lady with dark black hair. She robbed me. So please be aware you're going with the party of six or more. They automatically take out 18% gratuity. And I did not like that because she should've told me that you don't have to leave cash. She knew my kids were crying and I was trying to yo leave and not distract the other guest. But on the positive note, the place is nicely decorated. And service is good. I just felt robbed, so for that fact I will never ever be coming back. If you were looking to try this place for the first time come early if you want hot fresh food. If you come later in the evening, the food does taste old.

Bestie and I stopped by DND Soul in the middle of running errands on a Saturday, and I have to say…read more from the moment we walked in, the vibe was there. First off, the playlist? Straight cuts back-to-back. Whoever had control of the music understood the assignment. The atmosphere was chill, welcoming, and just had that cool, laid-back energy. The customer service was amazing as well. The lady at the front greeted us with such great energy that it instantly set the tone for our visit. Now let's get to the food. I had the catfish with collard greens, black-eyed peas and rice, plus white bread. My best friend had cod with mac n yams, red beans and rice, and cornbread. The sides actually came out before the entrée, and we were so hungry that we completely forgot about taking pictures of everything. The food was definitely giving comfort-food energy and was top tier overall. The catfish? Whew, so bomb and full of flavor. Oh and let's not forget the homemade tartar sauce. If I had one small critique, some dishes leaned a little more on the salty side for our preference, but not enough to stop us from coming back. We were actually too full to even try dessert, and now it's officially on our to-do list for the next visit. Overall: good food, good vibes, good music, and great customer service. We'll definitely be back.

I FINALLY found a restaurant that's southern! The classic taste of southern food made with care and…read morecomfort. This is a meal where you're immediately taking a nap after due to the experience. It's THAT good! The staff was welcoming and kind while serving with a smile. Let alone being so accommodating. Now, it isn't your "fine dining experience," which has become such a standard expectation for so many. This one feels like quality and care without the fluff. The space feels like home and the taste comforts the heart. 10/10