Amazing food. Ambiance is so relaxing,warm and inviting and the service is excellent read more

My Mama's Kitchen - Barbeque Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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The restaurant has a warm and inviting brand new renovation that makes you very comfortable. Greeted by Mama, you feel as if you are being invited into her home. The service is a little slow bc of new staff issues but the wait is so worth it, and with a full bar, you can relax with a nice cocktail while you wait. We shared the drip chicken sandwich, ribs, fries, collards and corn bread. The ribs and drip chicken sandwich were the best I ever had hands down, and the corn bread and greens were to die for. In fact, I ordered extra corn bread for my morning coffee. I cannot say enough good things about our experience. I knew leaving that this was going to become a landmark Hampton Roads eatery in time. read more

New gorgeous digs, same great MMK flavor. $17 Drip sandwich remains among my favorite hot chicken sandwiches in the world. Good food is worth the wait, so call ahead an order in advance if you're pressed for time. Plenty of comfy, contemporary space to relax and wait now, not to mention dine-in area and full service bar. Welcome back MMK, we missed you. read more

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Food is great. Story is even better. Love what they have done with the old day care to make it a restaurant. The servers are still learning as they are all old students of the day care that they brought on as stafff. Everything so good. read more

My Mama's Kitchen - Buffalo Soldiers Wings - Barbeque Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Heard really great things about the owner. Checked out Facebook. So we went. Place is beautiful inside. They had us waiting in a waiting area for 20 minutes. Finally sat us. No one paid us any attention for the next 20 minutes. We finally got a waitress to take our order. Too bad they were out of 98% of the menu by 7pm. We ordered what they did have. 10 minutes later waitress said they were out of that. They've got meat loaf!!!!! I had wasted an hour of my time. The owner is a total jerk. Had been there laughing it up catering to a group of friends. All of them ate and had leftovers. He said to us , Okay, goodbye. Have a good night. No I'm sorry. Just a nasty attitude. The hostess was the only thing good here. She apologized. I would like to know why we were treated so badly. Never got any food. Just lemon with water. Asked for the lemons multiple times. Just to horrible experience. The owner is awful. Don't need to watch any more videos or see how much it took to get here. Karma is real. I saw you for myself. Will never ask you to feed me ir mine again. read more

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I've had this place bookmarked forever and was so excited to go! It's a small cute quaint spot and definitely gives you a mom and pop vibe. The staff is helpful and patience as to the questions you may have about the menu. I heard about the wings so that is what the hubs and I knew that we had to get. But ugh...the wings were fried a little too hard and the sauce we had didn't really taste good. I also had the salmon Po boy and it was ok. Didn't realize he had cheese on it, so I would definitely omit that next time. But overall, they have a menu that will get your tummy full. read more

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Unfortunately this place had a not so stellar offering. Order the burger with Thai wings, the burger was sloppily made with old withered shredded lettuce. The wings didn't seem fresh and they were overcooked so it was hard. The wings cannot be considered jumbo as they are small winglets. For the price point they have to rediscover their original stance on quality. Also they forgot to pack my ranch dressing with my order. read more

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Its been a while since i ate here so my sis and i went to check them out. They've rearranged the restaurant since last time i was there. We called in an order for the catfish po boy, mac n cheese, fries, and the gouda burger... The food is something thats probably more enjoyable if eaten there... The fish and fries were pretty good while they were hot. It wasn't the same after it cooled down. The fish was seasoned and crispy. It had good flavor. There was no salt on the fries but there was cajun seasoning. I'm not a big fan of natural cut fries, so they weren't my favorite. But still were good. They came out hot and fresh. The mac n cheese had absolutely NO flavor besides cheese. It looked very appealing but definitely didn't taste like anything. I think their spicy mayo sauce is really good. It was good on the burger, fries, and fish. I'm glad i got extra. The gouda burger is a nice portion with all the fixins, but it was under seasoned. I added my own seasoning at home and it made the burger better. They have several things on the menu that I'd like to try. Their hot dogs sound good on the menu with fun toppings. They have a few tables to dine inside, but its not a large restaurant. There's also outdoor seating. Theres also a parking lot out front with about 6-8 spots, but they do fill up pretty quickly. The cashier was very nice. She was extremely busy taking orders, packaging orders, and taking food to tables. But she still found the time to chat with us briefly. I do like this place. I think I'll probably eat in my car next time so i can have the food at its best. Check them out!! read more

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My Mama's Kitchen has been a favorite of mine since walking inside years back to try out a chicken and waffles dish once they became open on Saturdays. Time and time again, Sophia and I never had any bad moments here. In 2019, they announced they were closing for renovations, which was no big thing. Plans were for them to reopen the following Spring. But, COVID-19 hit, which pushed things back for all of us. During that time, we were able to check out other places on my Yelp radar. With Sophia celebrating her birthday (and the both of us having an extended weekend), she begged me to take her back. So I thought it would be okay to head back and see how things were going. Once we walked in, we were greeted by Chef Moe and the crew. Immediately, we ordered at the counter. My choice was The Drip chicken sandwich, which was fried chicken dipped in spicy BBQ sauce and topped with cole slaw and pickles served with fresh cut fries. I also ordered salted caramel banana pudding for dessert. I did order the same sandwich before years ago which first came out during the chicken wars right when Popeyes put theirs out and loved it. And just like before, it hit a home run. The crunch of the chicken with sauce spicy enough to burn your lips and make your nose run.....need I say anything else? The fries....taste exactly the same. Seasoned to perfection not needing any condiments. The dessert...not too sweet and delivered on all fronts. Just as good as their strawberry smash dessert. This was truly a nice way to head back here to relive old times and see then thriving. The bad part was I waited too long to make a return. But, better now than never. We will definitely be back before the year's over :) read more

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At the old location...The food was amazing and the people very accommodating. I cannot wait for them to reopen!

Drip - best chicken sandwich ever! I generally don't like chicken sandwich because they tend to be dry and bland, but I had to give this a shot since it's a "must try" and ohhhh man! The best! The chicken piece was generous, crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The sauce used also also so flavorful. I'm salivating thinking of it now, haha! My husband got the cheese steak fries. I mentioned that I saw it on yelp but it's not on their menu, their chef hooked it up and still made it. Omg, so good! Definitely one of my most favorite place and will highly recommend to anyone I know who'll stop by Virginia Beach. read more

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Was going to do a review for another wing place near my home that just didn't satisfy our wing cravings. I found myself constantly comparing it to My Mama's kitchen so I quickly checked to make sure I left a review for this place. Can't believe I didn't. We were so happy to try these wings. The wings are big, delicious and juicy. We love the Gangnam, 5 word and the drip. Try them all though. They also offer specialty hot dogs, po boys, cheese steaks, cat fish fillets and crab cakes. I've heard they offer this amazing strawberry shortcake but each time I come they're out. Literally my favorite wing spot. They do have a small dine in area but there isn't a lot of space. read more

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love the food and the prices to mama kitchen when will their new place be open we waiting for it to open up still hope soon

Every damn bite was packed with flavor and love. It's no wonder they call this "My Mama's Kitchen". Location is a bit tucked away.. we missed it at first, but they do have a few parking spots. We came at a non-busy time and chose to sat inside, although they do have outdoor seating, as well. Service was incredible. The woman working the front as well as the chefs were all very friendly and checked in on us multiple times to make sure we were enjoying our meal. We ordered far too much food, but didn't regret a single thing. We got the brisket plate, the catfish po' boy with fries, and the 6 piece wings with their five word sauce, per the recommendation of the sweet gal working the counter. Everything was great. In order, our favorites: Catfish Po' Boy-- OMG GOOD!! Five Word Wings- crispy, flavorful and so unique! Even their blue cheese dressing and ranch were awesome. Mac & cheese Cole slaw Brisket Fries Fries may be our least favorite, but we would still order them again. Overall, it was an incredible meal. We will be regulars! read more

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A hidden gem! It is quietly tucked away in a converted house. Food: They are very generous with their portions. The catfish was amazing! The two fillets was pretty large with some special dipping sauce that was pretty good as well. The side dishes was large as well. I had co-workers who had wings and salmon cheesesteaks look very good as well. Inside: Very limited seating. Again, it's a converted house. about 3-4 tables. Take away is best option. Customer Service: Everyone was extremely nice. You getting the feeling of going to a family members house. This place will be in heavy rotation for lunch being near my job. read more

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You can't not like this place. Mama and the staff are there creating everyone making sure y'all are alright and the food is good. And you already the food is on point. Bbq, wings, you name it. It goes right from your stomach into your soul. This little spot is a hidden gem! read more

My Mama's Kitchen - Brisket, fries, wings - Barbeque Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

They never fail me ! Every time I mean every time I'm more than pleased with my food and service

I don't know how I never left a review for My Mama's Kitchen. I left the area over a year ago and still haven't found a place that serves wings as good as MMK's. Everything I got from them was packed with flavor and some of the best food in the area. Their chicken sandwich- game changer. Only challenge was sometimes their hours were hard to get to and there was often a long wait for food - but it was always worth it. read more

My Mama's kitchen had been on our list for the past 2 years, and we regret not trying it sooner. 2 years of missing out on Hampton Roads' best southern food with a Cajun/creole flair! Tucked away in an unassuming nook near East Beach, you're instantly greeted by the most insanely delicious aroma of soul food-meets-bbq. It's a casual and welcoming environment (order at the counter) but we took out that night. Their menu is extensive and while they're known for their wings, we were in the mood for fried fish and got their catfish platter. The portions are HUGE and each platter could easily be 2 meals. Everything was fresh - the catfish crispy, meaty, and perfectly spiced, while the fries were homemade (highly recommend dipping them in the remoulade served with the fish). The collards were studded with bacon, so of course they were good. We'll 100% be back! read more

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Everything I've ever had from My Mama's Kitchen is nothing short of mind blowingly good, but today I'm here to tell you about their classic Buffalo wings. I don't even care about Buffalo wings. I'll eat boneless wings, or occasionally a bone in, but those typically seem like too much work and too much mess for what they are. But THESE WINGS?! My husband ordered some and said he would share a few. I ordered the cheesesteak fries and told him I didn't want any because I had a mountain of fresh cut fries topped with cheesesteak and why would I care about a chicken wing with those in front of me? I was wrong. The classic Buffalo wings looked intriguing... they were not doused in sauce. They had a great color and looked a little crispy. Intriguing enough for me to try. THE FLAVOR. OH MY GOD THE FLAVOR. A little different than what I was expecting but so much more depth than the classic drenched in sauce buffalo wing. They were so meaty, perfectly crisp on the outside. These wings didn't even need to be dipped in anything. I am not lying when I say I've been thinking about them a couple times a week ever since. You need them. We all need them. Anyways. They're doing online ordering through their website now, which is super wonderful!!! We had about a 30 minute wait until pickup during non peak hours, for those wondering. They have a great Covid-times system with a pickup window, and also have a nice little patio open now. We took ours to go and popped over to enjoy the patio at CoVa Brewing. And like I said before, I don't think you can make a bad choice with anything you order here. read more

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Yes. It was my first time coming to My Momma's Kitchen! My sister and I both got the fried catfish po'boy. it was surprisingly well seasoned I can definitely appreciate that. The last place I had fried fish from it tasted like something they would serve in a nursing home . Just fyi I can say that with no shade being thrown, because I use to work in a nursing home and they had many complaints. But back to the topic of My Momma's Kitchen the fries were really good to well seasoned but not salty. I don't remember what kind of burger my sis had gotten that day but it definitely looked like they laid goodness all through that burger. Last but not least the workers are very nice seem laid back real cool people. The waitress/ cashier was sweet very nice. Even though she was busy she still kept conversation until we got our food to go. Can't wait to try out other menu items The lady that was already in the restaurant had a order of wings and I think that's the next thing to try. They looked crispy and delicious. read more

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5 STAR for sure. It is a unique location. Totally love the service. They are so nice. We were going to order and eat in our car but they have an outdoor seating area. Let's talk about the food. A M A Z I N G and plenty of it. The Mama's Kickin' crab cake sandwich is like nothing I have ever had. BIG thick meaty crab cake with plenty of flavor. Then they surprise you with plenty of tasty shrimp layered with fresh veggies and a kickin' sauce between a perfect bun. If you don't get this sandwich your stupid. Once in your life be smart and order this and ENJOY EVERY BITE. I could go on about the rest of the food but its all good. So today I will end with some pictures. read more

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So for my birthday my wife said she'd take me to lunch anywhere in Hampton Roads. I saw several restaurants but I happened upon My Mama's Kitchen, so we set off from the peninsula. The restaurant sits in a neighborhood off the beaten path, and most of the parking spots were occupied when we arrived. We saw a pretty healthy traffic of people waiting to order take out. Although the eat in area was small, we decided to dine in. My wife ordered house special sandwich called 'the Drip,' with a side of fries. I ordered the catfish dinner with collard greens and macaroni and cheese. The meals were delivered to our table with two large catfish filets lightly fried in seasoned meal and both of the sides were excellent. The macaroni and cheese was delicious and the collard greens were clean, tender with a delicate sweetness without tasting overly sugary. We were also offered some cornbread that was sweetened, buttery and golden which we devoured and should not be forgotten.The drip sandwich was delicious featured a chicken breast basted a sauce that had sweet heat that will make any chicken sandwich lover place the drip at the top of their list. The fries were as advertised fresh cut, slightly salty and crunchy. I get now why this place has so many stars and so many people ordering their food. I plan to join them and go back soon. read more

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Absolutely amazing!! I can wait to come back. I love the Mother and Son business venture. My husband and I shared the chicken sandwich, fries and wings. Everything was fantastic!! My husband loved it so much he actually went back a couple of days later for wings. So delicious We destroyed that sandwich though!! read more

My Mama's Kitchen - The Big Chicken Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Stopped by at 1130am Saturday. Parking lot only has a few spaces and there were only 2 spots open when we got there. Went inside and I knew items I wanted to try from exploring Yelp/IG. After we ordered, we sat and waited for a bit which we didn't mind at all. At least 8-10 people came in right after us. I ordered the 5 word wings, garlic parm wings, shrimp dinner to go (with fries), and The Drip for me. The Drip was so delicious! Not too spicy. Chicken was huge and outside of the bun (no complaints here!). The wings were nice and crispy. I LOVED the 5 word wings. The fries that came with The Drip were delicious. Unfortunately, the fries and mac and cheese that came with the shrimp dinner were not so good. The fries needed to be cooked longer and the mac and cheese just didn't hit like everything else. Overall I will definitely be back. I would give 4.5 stars if I could. I loved everything except the second fries (no pic since they came later and I was hungry) and mac and cheese. Would love to try stuff from the smoker. It was down since they had no power the night before from the storm. read more

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Good food cooked fresh with friendly customer service. Tucked away in a corner. Small atmosphere read more

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I've been to My Mama's Kitchen a couple of times a few years ago and really enjoyed their Chicken & Waffles. What put them back on my radar is when they introduced their "Drip" Chicken Sandwich onto their menu during the height of the "Popeyes Vs. Chich-Fil-A" chicken sandwich craze. I will tell you that they undoubtedly have the best chicken sandwich in Hampton Roads hands down. Whew, Chile! The way that perfectly fried slab of meat sits on top of that soft bun with the fresh Asian slaw and "drip sauce" will have you sitting RIGHT every time, do you hear me!? I'm also a fan of their thick-cut fries and chicken wings. Just Marvelous! I suggest calling in your order before coming because everything is made to order. But take my word for it Moe and the rest of the staff here really know what they're doing, and they have really been coming through clutch during this pandemic time. read more

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Passing through Norfolk on the way home from a vacation, we found My Mama's Kitchen online and decided to check it out. We drove right past it at first, but so glad we circled back. We were excited for the brisket, which was sold out by lunch time, so instead our group tried the drip chicken sandwich, mango habanero wings, honey bbq wings, and a pulled pork sandwich. For sides we had cucumber salad, baked beans, cornbread and mac and cheese. Everything was delicious! Very generous portions. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. It's definitely worth a stop if you're in the area. read more

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Highly recommend. Got the old bay, the drip, and 5 word for choices of wing flavors. The 5 word was amazing mix of lemon pepper, teriyaki, and garlic. Each wing of the 5 word kind of gives you a different flavor but keeps you coming back from more (definitely my favorite). For sides we did the fries and cornbread -- both amazing. Fries were perfect and cornbread also great, kinda like cake but not too sweet. Lastly, got the salted caramel banana pudding because why not. Loved it, definitely a place to go out of the way for!! Service was also outstanding. Everyone was so friendly and really a business that cares! read more

My Mama's Kitchen - "5 word" wings - Barbeque Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

This is my new spot for really good food! The Surf and Turf Cheesesteak was seasoned to perfection with medium size grilled shrimp on top. YES shrimp, on top. I know you had to think about that for a minute. Get this sandwich and some wings too! The wings were fresh, seasoned and DELICIOUS! It tasted like a little smoke on them, but all I know is it was so tasty! You can't go wrong with these. The house, hand cut fries were the best! Seasoned, hot and made to order. They have an outdoor and indoor eating area. Staff are welcoming and friendly. I plan to go back this week. At this point, I just want to sit down and relax after this good meal. Highly recommended! The cooking staff were COVID ready. read more

My Mama's Kitchen - Mama's Kitchen Wings! - Barbeque Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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I hesitate to write this review, as it's already a challenge to find parking and a spot at this treasured little neighborhood spot. However, their wings deserve to be shared. They are quite simply the best chicken wings I've ever had. They are fried to crispy perfection and aggressively seasoned to a sublime level. The my mommas wings are great and need no additional sauce. However, they offer a variety of creative and tasty sauces that enhance their wonderful wings. I particularly enjoy the buffalo soldier sauce, which is a fusion of jerk and traditional buffalo wing sauce. Put it in the GPS if you don't kow the neighborhood, it's on a little cut through street that cuts the corner from Ocean View Ave to Little Creek. It is very worth finding, just call ahead or be prepared to wait in line, as the word is out on this locally-owned deliciousness! read more

My Mama's Kitchen - Mama's wings - Barbeque Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Food was delicious. They also serve jumbo shrimp with their meals, nothing skimpy! It is very small, so feels a bit tight and parking is a pain. However, our waitress was so friendly; it was my first time and you would have thought i was a regular by how friendly she was. She also shared they are getting a new location, which I'm looking forward to visit. Only reason i gave 4 stars is because i hate not having easy access to parking, so if that's not huge for you, it's definitely a 5 star! read more

EAT HERE NOW. Rare & special gem! It's one thing to have terrific food - it's quite another to have terrific food and terrific people operating a small, family-owned business. The folks who run this gem are so sweet and really took their time to tell us newbies what was good (PS: EVERYTHING). The fries are low-key magic! Get that Remi sauce. Also magic. The Drip? Criminally good: a knock out, messy, ten napkin wonder. I got one crab cake as a side to try. I did not share this with anyone because it was gone too fast. The wings were beyond fresh and that magic crispy/juicy combo that defies logic. We loved every last bite of the food and the owners and staff couldn't be sweeter. *THIS* is the kind of business that deserves all the love and customers it gets. 10 STARS. RECOMMEND! read more

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Stopped by today omw in from the DMV. I decided to get the Seafood Lovers meal and an order of "The Drip" flavored wings with the Salted Caramel Banana Pudding for dessert. Service was very friendly and prompt. It is a small establishment, but the inside is nice and quaint and inviting. I decided to eat in since I had been on the road for a few hours, and I am so glad that I got to experience my food while still hot. The seafood was fresh and seasoned just right. Im not sure what kind of dipping sauce came with it, but it was addictive! I'm so mad that I forgot to get more to go! The portions were huge for such a minimal cost! The sauce on the wings was tasty and not too spicy at all. My catfish filet was huge, but oh so delicious! The shrimp was great, and the crab cake was cooked perfectly! However, that Salted Caramel Banana Pudding w/the Chessman cookies was ao amazing that I ordered another one to go. So glad that I didn't pass up on this spot and will definitely visit again the next time that I'm in the area! Parking is minimal, and I arrived around lunchtime but had no issues with finding a park. There is outside seating as well. If you are ever in the area and want to support locally, definitely check My Mama's Kitchen out! You won't be disappointed! read more

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10 out of 10!!! My husband and son (who eats nothing) rummaged the menu from greens, to Mac, wings and fish. Our 9 year old loved the Mac and cheese so much he asked for seconds. Highly recommend the catfish Po boy and mamas fried wings. I would add a picture but it would be of bones!!! read more

Pretty good but pricey for what you get. Kinda once a month thing fire pudding and fries tho

We just landed at Norfolk this afternoon and wanted somewhere close by for lunch. We ordered 1 beef brisket dinner which came with 1 side and coleslaw. The beef brisket was moist but quite underwhelming. There is a distinct taste that we are just not used to. Also the presentation of the beef brisket wrapped in aluminum foil was not an attractive presentation at all. Now onto some good news, For the side, we got collard green which was amazing and they let us to opt out of coleslaw which we got Mac n cheese. My son got the beef Philly cheesesteak which came with fries. Although the fries could be more crisper, the sandwich was hearty. The star actually has to be the wings as we got 12 wings old bay seasoning style which is kinda like a dry rub taste. All in all, we enjoyed some of the food but had high hopes for the brisket. Based on today's visit, we will give it 3 strong stars. There are few spot parking on site for free. Lastly, the staffs there are super friendly. read more

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My Mama's Kitchen is by far the most delicious lunch I have had in ages. I catered a lunch for my office && everything was delicious. It's easy to order && they have it ready to go at the pickup time. Everyone loved the food && we are looking forward to ordering again. Fan favorites were the wings, the drip && of course the Po'Boy. Also the sides- fire! We had potato salad, Mac and cheese && that cornbread. Delicious! I highly recommend you check it out if you haven't already. Great food, great service && a great team! Thanks y'all! read more

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Who ever thought a hot dog could be so delicious. Their Caribbean hotdog with jerk chicken, peas and rice, cabbage and plantains is unbelievable. A must try. In fact get the Comfort dog too. Oh, and the corn bread, light and buttery. We met Mama and the crew and they were very nice. read more

I knewwwww I was going to end up leaving a review. Once I smelled it I just knew it lol. It's laundry day for me and I just wanted a fish sub. I had been to 4 different establishments before finding this place on Google maps. When I saw the name My Mama's Kitchen I had a feeling it would be good lol. I got the fish po boy and I was not disappointed!! I included a photo of my tray after I had already started eating the fries but every bite was incredible. I loved it and I can't wait to come back for more in the future. read more

My Mama's Kitchen - The Po'boy Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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