Best Chicken taco I ever had!! Delicious!! The portions are generous, but the real winner is the…read morechicken! YUM!!

After being sick for a week, I was looking forward to eating something other than soup and decided…read moreto visit Charcoal Chicken in Loehmann's Plaza. I hadn't eaten there in over five years, so I was hoping the food was still as good as I remembered. My visit was on a Friday evening, around 6:00 or 6:30 PM. The dining room was relatively quiet, with only two other customers present, and I was immediately greeted upon walking in. I asked the cashier about the new menu item, the "Lamb Chops." He described them as pan-fried, noting that an order includes two to three nice-sized chops and comes with two sides. I decided to order the lamb chops to go, selecting the arroz chaufa (fried rice) which was a $1 upcharge and plantains as my sides. I was extremely disappointed when I opened my order and found that I had been served lamb shoulder for $18 and not the lamb chops I expected (typically rib or loin chops). To add to my disappointment the quality of the Lamb was very poor; it was tough, contained an excessive amount of connective tissue and fat, and was ultimately inedible. I ended up having to throw the entire portion away. The arroz chaufa also had inconsistent quality. While the flavor was good, the texture varied significantly, with parts being mushy and overcooked, and others remaining hard and undercooked. The Plantains were cut too thick and were also undercooked. Given the cost and the expectation associated with "Lamb Chops," I was extremely unhappy with my meal. I believe the cut of meat served was misrepresented, falsely advertised and the quality was unacceptable. I certainly cannot recommend this item to others and regret not ordering the chicken, which I know your restaurant prepares well.

Total hidden gem! The food here is incredible and the value is unbeatable--our plates were…read morecompletely packed. We got the half chicken meal made into a combo, which comes with three sides (loved the french fries!) and a drink. Whatever sauce they serve with it is elite, and saving room for the tres leches cake was the best decision we made. Customer service was top-notch and super friendly from start to finish. The dining area is a bit rough around the edges (tables could use a wipe and the floor needed a quick sweep), but for a classic hole-in-the-wall spot, the amazing flavor and great prices more than make up for it. Plus, they have a massive menu and a private restroom. I highly recommend trying it out, and I'll definitely be returning!

I love Peruvian food so when l saw so many great reviews for this restaurant I was excited to try…read more To start off we read that the wait times could be long so we decided to call in our order. We waited on hold for about 10 minutes. Placed 2 half chicken orders, 1 with plantains and black beans with rice and the other with steamed vegetables and rice and beans. Total cost $39.00. We were told 15 minutes and it was ready when we arrived. we walked in and iv could immediately see what others were talking about. Dirty floor, tables, trash cans. Dead bugs. I Immediately regretted my decision. while waiting for the employee to finish her call. I looked at the food in the warming containers. Everything was dried out and looked old. Nothing was covered. Cashier was using the same gloves hands serve food, answer the phone and type in orders. The food was just okay. I liked the charcoal flavor of the chicken 7/10 but the rice was dry and hard, the beans were over cooked and flavorless, the veggies were mushy and lacked seasoning as well. The lack of cleanliness is a huge deal for me because if the front of the house is nasty, the back couldn't be any better. This place is a no for me.

My Mama's kitchen has amazing energy, it feels like I'm sitting waiting for church service with…read morefriends and family waiting for my food. The owner/manager is welcoming and friendly even with a larger audience of hungry patrons. She handles it with grace and kindness. Building is inviting, full bar and lovely florals around a low lit but separate seating from main area with relaxing vibes. Finally, the food was delicious, wings were cooked to perfection and the collard greens were one of the best I've had! Be sure to check this place out!

For many years, Sophia and I have dined at My Mama's Kitchen where the food was excellent and the…read morestaff very friendly. In 2023, they closed their original location of Shore Drive and set sights on a new local which was expanded. They have finally reopened and we got a chance to stop in to see how they were doing. Let's check it out shall we? We were seated a minute after walking in. There were a few people dining inside on this cloudy day. The decor is nice resembling a type of restaurant you may see in New Orleans. Right when I was looking through the menu, I ran into Chef Moe who greeted me with a handshake. It has been years since we last saw each other but the vibes came right back since Sophia and I were long-standing customers. We couldn't talk long since he was busy, but it was great to run into him again smiling from ear to ear seeing me there. Great people indeed. How was the food you might ask? Pretty damn good. We both ordered their fried catfish meals with sides (mine came with fries and sweet cornbread and Sophia's with mashed potatoes and gravy and mac-and-cheese). The fish was seasoned perfectly and was huge. It was big enough to cover a football field (just kidding). The fries, as always, tasted great and the cornbread was delish. The both of us ended up taking home leftovers where the food didn't lose any taste from before. It was so refreshing to stop by after so many years. And it was wonderful seeing Chef Moe continue to bring good vibes to the Norfolk community through his cooking. You know we'll be back soon. Till next time :)

I finally made it to Bonchon and I can't believe it took me this long…read more The chicken tenders are next level--perfectly crispy, juicy, and that soy garlic sauce? I'm officially obsessed. It's the kind of flavor that keeps you coming back... which explains why I've been here three days in a row And the Bao buns?? Easily one of my favorite things on the menu. The staff is super welcoming and actually takes the time to walk you through everything, which I always appreciate. The sides are solid across the board, but I had to try the Korean corn dog--and I'm saying it confidently: best one I've had in Hampton Roads. If you're looking for your next go-to spot, this is it. And if you're trying to find me... there's a very good chance I'm here.

Bonchon was a pretty average experience. We ordered the soy garlic mixed wings and drumsticks. The…read moredrumsticks were huge, but the sauce soaked into the wings much better. We liked the soy garlic flavor; however, the chicken itself was pretty mid and nothing special. Although the restaurant is large, spacious, and has plenty of TVs, the service was bare bones. They offer weekday lunch specials until 3 PM plus all-you-can-eat drumsticks on Tuesdays for $20 per person.

Spoke with the owner, very welcoming as soon as I walked in…read more I ordered the food to go but the restaurant had enough sitting if you wanted to eat your meal there. I got the wings and shrimp meal (extra shrimp). All of it was very good and tasted fresh. Anywhere I go, I have to try out their ranch and it very good with the food. If you're in town, this is good for lunch and dinner and if I live here in this city, I would be here faithfully.

Simply the best wings hands down. The OG of Buffalo Wings. Gameday or anyday you need a fix you…read morewill not find better than here period! Excellent customer service of family owned business!!!

Charcoal Chicken is one of those places where the flavor hits before you even take the first bite…read more The chicken is smoky, juicy, well-seasoned, and full of that delicious charcoal-grilled flavor that makes you want to keep going back for more. The black beans are yummy and packed with flavor, although for my personal taste, I'd love them drained just a little more because they can be pretty juicy. Now the fajita veggies? Those make my bowl SING. They add the perfect bite and flavor, and the plantains are cooked to absolute perfection--sweet, caramelized, and dangerously easy to keep eating. My only downside is that this meal could definitely be a little healthier. The chowfuh/fried rice can sometimes be pretty heavy on the oil, and the plantains can be oily as well. Delicious? Absolutely. Diet food? Ehhh...we're not going to lie to ourselves. If you love GOOD, flavorful food, definitely check Charcoal Chicken out. If you're on a diet...just eat a few bites off your friend's plate and mind your business. Its a basic grab and go atmosphere, they do have about 12 cafeteria like tables inside. Its clean.

It was open on Thanksgiving!…read more The customer service is okay. The menu is big with lots of options. I ordered the beef stew with white rice and beans. It was good. The container was not good for travel, glad we were eating inside and not taking the food with us. I'd go back, the prices were reasonable and the food was decent.

I recently visited El Pico de Oro for lunch on a Friday and they did not disappoint. They are…read morelocated in the Lynnhaven mall area of Virginia beach. The restaurant was clean, well-lit, and had plenty of available seating. I ordered the quarter chicken with Peruvian fried rice and sweet plantains. Everything was exceptional; the rice and plantains were cooked perfectly, and while I did think the chicken was slightly salty, it was still very tasty. I also enjoyed the green sauce provided, though the food was flavorful enough on its own. My only minor suggestion is for the staff to ask guests whether they prefer white or dark meat when ordering. Aside from that, the meal was excellent. If you are looking for authentic, great-tasting Peruvian chicken, I highly recommend stopping by El Pico de Oro.

We went to El Pico de Oro with great hope because we love Peruvian food, and the reviews are great…read more The first thing we noticed was that they don't have ceviche on the menu, which probably should have been our first hint that this wasn't going to be the traditional Peruvian experience we were expecting. However, we decided to stay and order lomo saltado, one with white rice, the other with fried rice. To be fair, the food wasn't bad. The flavors were fine, but to us, it just didn't taste like authentic Peruvian food. If you're looking for a quick, casual meal and aren't expecting a traditional Peruvian dining experience, this place may work for you. The place is setup more as a fast food place than a restaurant. You order and pay then sit down. From the short time we were there it looks like they do mostly takeout service rather than dine in and you'll feel it. Unfortunately, based on our experience, this wouldn't be a place we'd return to when looking for Peruvian food.

This was an excellent experience! The food is very good pricing for the freshness and portions you…read morereceive. My family was really happy and it was great to have some variety in the menu. When I picked up I had just been told to use crutches so I couldn't carry anything out to my vehicle. They really went above and beyond to bring my order to my car due to my disability. They don't have runners but really helped me from making a mess and trying to manage one container at a time in a reusable shopping bag!!! Amazing customer service.

I work right down the street from Eddys Express. I've been going there for over 20 years. The…read moreemployees that work there are like family to my wife and me. I eat lunch there sometimes 2 or 3 times a week. Sometimes I eat there and my wife orders dinner from there the same night. Im okay with that I'll find some different to mix it up. I recommend the Singapore pancit. I also like the Bourbon chicken, General tsao chicken, love the hot and sour soup, beef broccoli with garlic sauce. I could go on and on about the food. If you dont feel like Chinese try the Philly cheese steak with fries.