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    MI Granny's Kitchen

    4.6 (24 reviews)
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    Oxtail Plate (~$17).
    Aya E.

    I knew I would try Mi Granny's Kitchen again, but I didn't think it would be so soon after my first visit! I came across their stand at Oakland's First Friday again and it was still one of the better selections for that month. This time, I went with the Jollof Rice Plate ($14) which includes chicken stew over rice and peas, plantains, and cabbage salad. The chicken stew was plentiful and was bursting with flavor. It wasn't spicy at all but the various spices and seasonings came together deliciously. The rice and peas were good, but just like last time, the ratio of rice and peas to chicken stew was a bit off. The plantains were delicious, as usual. They were a perfect golden brown and every bite was better than the last. The cabbage salad was cool and refreshing, but definitely not as flavorful as the rest of the dish. They charge 50¢ for credit card transactions, so I'd recommend bringing cash with you to avoid that charge. Overall, a satisfying dish with good flavors; definitely worth a try!

    Meat pies! The sauce is amazing.
    Michael C.

    I was at Lakefest, which for the most part is a food stall event at Lake Merrit. I decided on two things: I wanted to focus on smaller street foods so I could try more stalls; and that a platter of fried food might not be the best for a hot day and riding my bike home. After going past all the stalls, the one that caught my eye first was MI Granny's Kitchen. Coming from the Caribbean-influenced Florida, it is so rare to find good food out here. And so I was highly tempted by the jerk chicken plate. But again, my focus was on street food, and they had meat pies. I LOVE Jamaican patties, empanadas, spanikopita, samosas - basically any foods stuffed in a flaky crust, so these were a must order. The food handler told me these were amazing. She was right! Homemade chicken meat pies (so very different from Jamaican patties) were full of flavorful chicken. I tried one as is, then went into the yogurt sauce for the second. WOW! That homemade yogurt sauce is bomb! I ended up pouring and scraping all of it into the second pie. Just the combination of flavors was fantastic. I ended up hitting up another stall for more street food, but kept thinking about those chicken pies. Based on the sign saying "limited quantities" I figured I had to get another order to go as they would definitely be gone later. The cashier was surprised to see me again, but I feel she gets it. The two pies I had for dinner were still great, as was the sauce. I learned my lesson - next time I know this stall will be at an event, I'll pack a ziplock bag for more pies. But will also try the chicken as well.

    Jerk chicken plate
    Vincent W.

    Got to try MI Granny's Kitchen at the Foodieland night market at golden gate fields this weekend. There are not a lot of places in the bay that do jerk chicken or Afro Caribbean cuisine so I was happy to stumble upon this location. I've been to Jamaica a couple of times and I'm always looking for good jerk chicken. The chicken plate here was very good although the spice level was probably very mild for standard jerk chicken. Flavoring was good but would have hoped to have little more kick. I'm guessing they keep it that way for events where there is a large variety of taste palettes so it doesn't overwhelm anyone. The rice and beans were very good and the plantains were actually really really good for plantains. Had the right texture without being too hard or mushy, cooked just right and they tasted very good. Did not try any other items as I was there to sample food from a lot of different vendors but you can't go wrong with the jerk chicken if you see this booth at another local festival. Glad I was able to find something a little different that you can't really find elsewhere in the bay.

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    The popcorn chicken was not good it didn't taste good no flavor. It just like regular chicken with no seasoning

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    I had the jerk chicken plate at the Black Joy Parade in 2022 and it was SO good. I can't wait until they get things going again this summer

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    awe thank you so much Infodiva B. :-)

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    This place is my fav mom and pop restaurant. The food is good. The staff are super friendly.

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    The Jerk chicken plate with rice, beans and plantains with just a dash of the mango habenero sauce will change your life.

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    Smelly's Creole & Soul Food Catering

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    Chef Smelly's delivered on the one thing that matters most: the food…read more My wife ordered the fried corn, collard greens, mac and cheese, half crab, and blackened shrimp. I had the salmon, fried prawns, mac and cheese, and cabbage. Everything we tried was flavorful, fresh, and cooked with care. The standout items were the blackened shrimp and the crab. The butter sauce covering the crab was absolutely delicious and packed with flavor. The salmon was cooked exactly the way salmon should be--moist, flaky, and tender. Too many restaurants overcook salmon and dry it out in the center, but Chef Smelly's got it right. The fried prawns paired perfectly with their sweet chili sauce, which was a nice change from the usual tartar sauce. The sides held their own. The mac and cheese was creamy with great texture, and while I won't call it the best I've ever had, it was very good. The cabbage was excellent, but the collard greens were the real surprise. They reminded me of my mother's homemade greens, and that's not a compliment I give lightly. If you're from the South, you know how hard it is to find greens that taste like they came from someone's family kitchen. The service was attentive, friendly, and hospitable throughout the meal. More importantly, the food was consistently good from start to finish. Bottom line: Chef Smelly's is worth the visit. Great flavor, quality ingredients, and food that feels like it was made with pride. We'll definitely be back and would gladly recommend it to others.

    Amazing food with great service. Had the oyster poboy fully dressed and throughly enjoyed it. The…read moreFrench fries were not as crispy as I like and not particularly flavorful. But the hush puppies with collard greens stole the show...perfectly seasoned and cooked to right consistency. Overall atmosphere was nice with big windows that allow for plenty of sunlight in the day time. I like the music but it was just a tad loud for my taste. Otherwise we plan to visit again and get the oxtails next time.

    MI Granny's Kitchen - catering - Updated July 2026

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