So Yami! Fried chicken is really good n crispy. Been here a couple of times and it's always good …read more Eating space is nice and service is very good

The chicken wings were amazing as usual, which is why we've returned to Sodam Chicken several…read moretimes. Unfortunately, tonight's experience was extremely disappointing, specifically because of the service we received from Darlene. We tried the shrimp yakisoba in addition to our wings and mozzarella sticks and unfortunately did not like the flavor of the yakisoba. The frustrating part is that Darlene only asked us one time if everything was okay--and she didn't even come to our table. She asked while checking the thermostat, and at that point we had only eaten our wings and some mozzarella sticks. We had not even tried the yakisoba yet. We waited approximately 15 minutes for her to come back and check on us, but she never did. I eventually went to the counter to get a box. Since she never came back to our table, we also went to the counter to pay, which is different from our previous visits where we were checked out at the table. We explained to Darlene that we didn't enjoy the yakisoba because of the flavor. Instead of simply acknowledging the feedback, she responded rudely that we needed to tell her when she checked on us so it could have been fixed. That was frustrating because she never checked on us after we actually tried the food. How were we supposed to tell her we didn't like something when we hadn't even tried it yet? Then, when I went to tap my phone to pay, Darlene said, "But you're not paying for it, so it doesn't matter." I told her she was being rude, and rather than de-escalating the situation, she began arguing with me and made it seem like we were somehow at fault for not saying anything during the first time she asked. We asked to speak with a manager, and Darlene told us that she was the manager. We weren't upset simply because we didn't like a dish. We understand that not every menu item is going to be everyone's taste. What we expected was basic customer service and an opportunity to actually communicate our concerns. Instead, we were blamed for not reporting an issue that we literally hadn't discovered yet, followed by a rude response when we attempted to explain it. The wings are still excellent, and we've had good experiences here before, which is why tonight was particularly disappointing. Unfortunately, Darlene's handling of the situation left a much worse impression than the food itself.

One of the best soul food I ever had! Hands down! Chefs in the kitchen thank you…read more The biscuit here... oh lord, prepare yourself for some mouth watering experience, bussssin! Everything was so good here, chicken juicy, mac to the catfish... delicious, this place makes you feel like home, service fantastic, these plates makes you full before you walk out that door, coming in they got some very cool photos and decoration, feeling like the 90s. Mama in here always knows best when you don't know what to eat cause she never disappoints!

First time at this establishment I was excited. It's been on my list of places to try in Seattle…read more I was really looking forward to supporting a community that is part of the LGBTQIA+ they are also a family business well-known in the community and of color. The restaurant is very clean, was greeted by two servers working, friendly atmosphere, noise level was average and it's a smaller establishment, please keep that in mind. We ordered the french fries which are shoestring fries, side of catfish, a side of red beans and rice, and a side plate of fried green tomatoes, which comes with four bite-size pieces. Being from the south born and raised, I'm a particular about my catfish and even though the breading had flavor, the catfish to me did not taste very clean plus there was a hair stuck to the breading of the catfish. It wasn't a small hair. The mystery hair either fell in the oil or it was in the batter is my guess. Because when I went to break the catfish apart, that is when it sprung the rest of it out, there was a small curl tip sticking out of the top of the fish. Unfortunately, the green tomatoes had absolutely no flavor. I will say the red beans and rice had the most flavor. I could taste the seasoning and the spice with a little bit of heat. I also really appreciate that there was some veggies mixed in with some meat as well. The shoestring fries it's either a hit for some or a miss and for me it was a miss, but I've had lots of different kinds of shoestring fries from multiple locations, and different states. It's a hard one to make. They were fried crispy and excellent. I would say it's more of the seasoning that was a dislike. The decor throughout the restaurant was beautiful to view. There are photos of the owners their family and friends. Not only could I see the love and commitment put into this restaurant, but also I could feel it as soon as I walked in. My takeaway is for the cooks to wear hairnets and if they have beards, to also put nets on their beards to further prevent hairs falling into people's food. Fried green tomatoes are not an item that can be found at most restaurants. It's easy to make but definitely the seasoning on it could be improved. Also, possibly just going simple with the seasoning like salt and a little pepper on the shoestring fries, sometimes keeping it simple is the best. A topic I want to touch on, not because I got it, but because going through the reviews prior to coming not too many people were discussing the waffles and this was a direct witness of what I could see. I did not taste it so I can't describe how the waffles tasted, but they look like they were cooked golden brown, which was nice but they are I would say more on the thinner side than what I usually see at places that serve chicken and waffles. If you are reading this review and you are looking for a place that serves you a nice thick waffle please do not come here because you will be disappointed, and I do not want people being disappointed when they are looking for something in particular and they end up ordering something that they did not want. Besides my recommendations, as I mentioned, this is a place that is full of love and commitment and I appreciate the community that has supported this establishment. It is not easy keeping a restaurant open and it's even harder these days being a person of color to even have your own establishment. As always, my friends be safe out there. Thank you for reading this review and I'll see you at my next bite *=*

Quick stop at Bok a Bok after craving fried chicken and it was a good choice! Got the OG with some…read moretots and it was a good pair. My partner ordered one of the sandwiches but he agreed that chicken directly is the way to go next time. I tried the umami BBQ sauce - I preferred the chicken without it but look forward to trying another sauce to pair with the chicken! Service was pretty quick. You order at the window and before we knew it, it was ready for us. No tablesnor seating available (not sure if it was because there was an event going on) but didn't mind since we took it to go and enjoyed the nice weather.

Bok a Bok is a small walk up window with no seating inside or out. The location, near the corner of…read morePike and 10th has a huge downside - it's less than 50 feet away from a gigantic mound of garbage that I've never seen cleaned up. The smell of rotting trash isn't the most amenable to good eats. Luckily, there's a boba shop across the street to get drinks at and sit down to eat. When we walked up for a late lunch at 2PM, we were warned that they were working on a huge catering order and the food might take 15-20 minutes to come out. We decided to stick with it anyways, and hope for the best - it turns out they that overestimated the time, so we were out in under 10 minutes. Sesame Soy Garlic ($11) - Starting with the star chicken - woah, totally different from most fried chicken. The batter, made from a mixture of vodka, rice flour, and cornstarch (per DDD), has a really hard crunch, much harder than expected. It's the firmest crunchy fried chicken I've ever had, bar none. Not enough to shatter teeth, but getting close. They use chicken thigh but they seem to trim the skin off, then fry it very hard, rendering it kind of dry rather than fatty and moist. There's a thin layer of chicken right under the dredge that's dried out and very tough. The interior chicken shreds into layers that aren't easy to chew through due to how dry they are. The sandwich includes crispy onions, but they get lost due to how crunchy the chicken is. The menu lists kale and lemon aioli, which I don't think this sandwich included. Instead, they use mixed salad greens and they slather it with two different sauces - one that's kind of peppery, creamy but runny, and another that's more savory, salty and sweet. The flavors all meld together well, but I think the chicken needs a bit of work. (4/5) Garlic Lovers ($11) - Woah, this sandwich is an explosion of garlic. It's like eating pure creamy roasted garlic, such overpowering but very pleasant garlic flavor. That's honestly all I can taste in this sandwich, paired with the same piece of fried thigh and buttery bun as the other sandwich. Very tasty with all the same drawbacks. (4/5) Biscuit with Spiced Honey ($3.75) - This biscuit is very dense, dry, and not flaky even though it's clearly a layered biscuit. It's not salted and not buttery in any way, instead tasting mostly like the base grain and rather alkaline. It's difficult to eat by itself due to how dry it is. Luckily it's served with spiced honey. The honey is sweet and is mixed with plenty of warming spices, almost tasting like a holiday mulling mix. (2/5) My feelings on Bok a Bok are mixed. While the fried chicken exterior is extremely crisp, the tradeoff seems to be a tough, dry, and stringy interior. The flavors are good, but the texture is not. There are a lot of fried chicken sandwich places on Capitol Hill and while this one has a unique concept, I'm not sure I would visit again.

Can't go wrong whatever you order. My son is partial to the fried chicken and Mac and cheese. This…read moreis his favorite chicken place. The grits in the shrimp and grits are to die for.

In the heart of Seattle's historic Black Americans Central District sits Simply Soulful, a black-…read moreand woman- owned restaurant. I tell my non-Asian friends that they should leave an Asian restaurant if you don't see any Asians inside. I am happy to say we were the odd ducks in this place! Love me some legit soul food. The menu is straightforward. We ordered at the counter. The food is brought to our table. The food took quite a while with big crowds coming in after us. I suspect they cook in batches as multiple groups received food at the same time. It was mostly self-service (utensils, water) until the restaurant quieted down, then we saw servers cleaning tables, etc. The Food: Combo Dinner with two sides, $26 - 5 Stars The combo plat offers two meat choices. I chose the wings and catfish. The wings are sizable and plump. Highly recommend. The catfish was a thinner cut and a bit dryer. I liked the very thin breading on the catfish, not greasy, and it tasted good with Tabasco. For sides, both the collard greens and fried okra are excellent. In fact, I say the okra is perfection! The little corn bread is just right for me. I thought the corn bread has good flavor while hubby said it was too dry. Catfish Dinner with two sides, $24 - 3.5 Stars Hubby complained the catfish was too thin. He's not a Tabasco person, so that doesn't help. I gave him two wings to calm him down. Lol. He loved the hush puppies the best. They are huge with a wonderful crisp. I agree with him! He thought the yams are too sweet; they do look sweet in the liquids but isn't that want yams are intended to be? I think he just needs to order differently in the future. Note they have a 3.5% service charge for credit card purchases. See line on the menu photo.

Good chicken and lotto. Small shop but very chill. Support mom and pops store. Their food is cheap…read moreand so are their drinks

This is another place for chicken and jojo's. The food is good and the service is as well. This was…read moremy first spot before I discovered another one around the corner. Good ambiance as well.

Communion was, without a doubt, the best restaurant we visited during our Seattle trip. Located in…read morethe Central District, the food beautifully reflects the culture and creativity of the neighborhood. I was so excited to see Lao sausage on the menu, I knew we had to get that. The clams and mussels with Lao sausage were hands down my favorite dish - so savory, unique, and packed with flavor. I know it would be something my mom would have loved to try! The collard greens with neck bone meat were another standout. Every bite was unforgettable. The wait here is no joke, so I highly recommend making a reservation. I think we waited an hour and half to get seats for two, but worth it! We were fortunate enough to be seated after closing, and despite the long wait, the staff remained incredibly kind, welcoming, and accommodating. Their hospitality made the experience even more special. So shoutout to the staff! The only dish that didn't wow me was the trout - it was a little mild and could've used a squeeze of lemon to brighten the flavors. But honestly, everything else was some of the best food I've had in a long time! And I am a real foodie. If you appreciate cultural fusion, Communion is an absolute must visit in Seattle!

We chose Communion because of the positive reviews. My family of four went to Communion on…read moreThursday 8/13 at 5pm as this was the latest reservation available on Wednesday 8/12. There were people waiting outside when we got there and only a few tables were seated. They seemed to space out the seatings to give the kitchen time to prepare food for the tables. We had high hopes as we love Southern food. We ordered the Sweet Potatoes Hoe Cakes, Mac N' Cheese, Classic Greens, UNC's Wings, Pork Chops, and the Grilled Berbere Steak. The Hoe Cakes were the best 4/5 but tasted like buttery cornbread, good, but nothing special. The Mac N' Cheese was 3.5/5 and were tasty and very cheesy. The classic greens were tasty but came in a small ramekin 3/5. The UNC's wings were okay, tasty and crunchy, but we've had better wings at dozens of restaurants 3/5. The pork chops were decent but dry 2.5/5. The steak was a bit fatty, gristly and bland 2.5/5. A three rating being average. Service was attentive but nobody bothered asking how the food was or we would have openly told them. For the price, there are much better options elsewhere. Don't waste your time, money or stomach on Communion.

I needed a quick comfort food moment and this place was perfect. Fried okra had my heart and the…read morefries and chicken were also great! I barely even used sauce.

The fried chicken and sides were good. 7.9/10…read more The problem I had was I ordered a bunch of food, the Door Dash guy delivered the food expeditiously, but the order was wrong. How hard is it to notice that I specified only DARK? And why not throw in some napkins? And ketchup? And freakin' UTENSILS?!? So, you mean we can order $60 worth of food/delivery but we have to ASK for "extras" like utensils and ketchup? Decent food, horrible service.

Food: spicy chicken sandwich was delicious just served not hot. I like my food hot in temps…read more Unfortunately, I felt like if I didn't eat it fast it would get cooler. So unfortunately. The fries on the other hand were served hot. And they were good. Not much service: I ordered and paid on the tablet. It was easy and seamless. Ambiance was okay. Just bright and very trendy. Not a restaurant I want to sit and eat. I would always take my order to go. Would I go back? Sure, but I would need to let them know I want my sandwich served hot.

Quick service (love the bawk noise) and a cozy interior. Main complaint is that they were out of…read moretheir herb ranch so I had to go retrieve my own. Big fan of the dark meat sandwich, though I ended up thinking the Chicken Littles were the better deal.

Great find! Had a co worker recommend them and it was well worth it…read more They have a paid public parking lot next door which is rare for the area. You customize the spice level. Sandwiches are large and filling. Mac n cheese was very creamy. Chicken was nicely fried and juicy. Decent sized open space with at least a dozen tables.

One word. DELICIOUS. I absolutely love their hot honey sandwich. The fries are pretty amazing too…read more We went to this place a few months back not expecting too much. The tab felt like $$$, the take out bag given to us felt heavy. We brought it home and between the two of us polished off two huge sandwiches and some fries. Since then it has become a regular for when we want a fried chicken sandwich. Writing this review as I have been craving this since morning and realized I never wrote a review :) Oh and gotta say, the food is absolutely delicious but the staff is super sweet as well! I went near closing time last time and not only did the dude at the register take my order but he didn't even rush me through it!