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7 years ago

Omg their dressing/stuffing is the best! The fried chicken and pork chops were good. Cornbread was good too. I'm not one to like oxtails in gravy. Didn't like the gravy much. Don't like parboiled rice either. Mac n cheese needs some cheese, as do most restaurants. And I don't mean the cheese sauce. I cook soul food so I'm very opinionated about ways to make it. I do understand cost associated with it. Maybe that's why I haven't opened my own soul food restaurant. I would definitely go back I'll just have to get my Mac elsewhere. read more

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Eric C.

3 years ago

Macaroni and water, no cheese. Ribs taste like they were cooked in the oven. Won't visit again. read more

R Kitchen - Soul Food Near Me - Lakewood, California

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Sherman W.

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3 years ago

Great food and great customer service. My personal favorite is the turkey chops with the greens and black eye peas.

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Kevin A. J.

4 years ago

I Usually get upset with a place to eat because I have visited many places throughout L.A. and San Diego over my many years, and have been disappointed with the food,after they act different, change cooks, or the business starts to pop more. However, I was told by a My Homie, to visit R Kitchen and what he told me it has not disappointed me. I order a Fried Chicken Lunch, first time here, had to wait a bit but the service was great everyone was nice even some of the customers sparked up conversation while waiting. I received my order which was hefty to the lift, went home and I got busy. They aren't stingy with the portions like a lot of places I have visited, I hope it stays that way, Flavors popped with the Greens being perfect,and both Fried Chicken and Blk ed peas both were very good. I will be back. Congratulations to the Blk ow ned business. Keep up the good work Family I'm loving it. And Don't change you will be a staple in the neighborhood if you just don't add or subtract. Fire Fam!! And I'm a harsh foodie critic. Look at my past reviews! Peace. read more

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Loren V.

Elite 26 All-Star

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4 years ago

I always ate here! With my parents and by myself! Very good and clean simple to the point food! Right down the st! I got jambalaya here last! read more

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Eye A.

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2 years ago

Update your hours!! This is the 2nd time we have come here on a day where every resource says you're open (Google, Yelp, Restaurantguru) so we drive 30 minutes to get there and your doors are locked! I came there today at noon and you guys were closed. Came there last month on a Thursday at 11 and it was the same thing. I don't know what the deal is here but get your crap together. I've wasted two trips there now! read more

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Martenia H.

3 years ago

The customer service was great. All the employees spoke to me. All of the employees spoke to me. Totally awesome. I purchased the oxtail meal. The oxtails were great. The yams were off the chain . I also liked the red beans n rice which were given to me on the house. Thx. So much. Good portions. A bit on the salty side. read more

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M C.

4 years ago

R Kitchen is where its at. This restaurant is a must. Let's talk about it. Service: employees are friendly and knowledgeable. I stepped away to take a call and one of the kitchen employees reminded me to cover up my food. Southern Love. The young lady in the lobby made sure everything was fine during our stay. Southern Love Cleanliness - The restaurant is cute and clean. While ordering, I always peak in the back of restaurants to check for cleanliness. This place was on the money. Organized and Clean. Lobby tables and chairs, clean! Food - WOW! The folks in the kitchen did not come to play. They are serious about good food!!! We ordered Spareribs and Smothered Pork Chops. Portions are large and presentation was on point. Those sides though, will put you straight to sleep. Mac & cheese and Candy Yams are incredibly delicious. Price - Worth every penny! This is my second time eating here. I'll be back with more of my family. Thank you for the hospitality, R Kitchen! read more

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catrice a.

2 years ago

Good food and great service. We have been looking for a new Soul Food restaurant, and I found them on Yelp. I had smothered pork chops, and my husband had turkey wings. The food wasn't too salty, which can be a problem at some spots. The people were polite and friendly. read more

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Anthony W.

4 years ago

Came with moms on a Sunday and this spot did NOT disappoint! The food is delicious and the customer service is great! We both got the fried chicken dinners w/Kool Aid that brought back memories. Left with leftovers to go but polished off the banana pudding before I rolled out. I'll be recommending to all my friends and coworkers. read more

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Tommy M.

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2 years ago

Smothered pork chop dinner was to die for I was ready to fight my son trying to touch this food.. BBQ rib dinner was finger licking good with banana pudding my god praise Jesus thank you amen I love it all... RUN I mean it RUN to this place don't walk #Fast read more

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Dionne B.

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4 years ago

Great food, nice customer service. So far I haven't had anything bad.... well the cornbread was cold but i didn't want that anyway read more

R Kitchen - Sweet potatoes - Soul Food Near Me - Lakewood, California

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Carmen Y.

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6 years ago

i've lived minutes from this places and i'm so glad i found it! one of the best places for bbq and soul food! i ordered their bbq ribs plate and it came w three sides. i chose mac n cheese, collard greens, and candied yams. It came w cornbread too. it was all sooo delicious. the meat was tender and flavorful and the sides were amazing! i also got a kool aid for a drink! staff was amazing and the other customers there seemed to be regulars. i definitely recommend checking out this place!! support small black owned businesses!! read more

R Kitchen - BBQ Pork Spare Ribs - Soul Food Near Me - Lakewood, California

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Jaelene S.

2 years ago

Now when I tell yall.... This is the BESTT damn meal I have had in a very long time. I was craving some soul food & I was looking up some places & R's kitchen popped up so I said I'll give it a try. These folks did NOT disappoint!!! The owner was so nice, he knew my girl from her job so we were immediately recognized when we walked in! Over all a pretty clean place & it wasn't too busy! The chicken was perfectly cooked, I'm talking fall off the bone!! Mac n cheese is one of my favs & it was fire asss hell! Now I don't usually like collard greens.. but R's kitchen made me LOVE them! I love the little kick of spice it gives. Compliments to the cook!!!!! read more

R Kitchen - Smothered fried chicken, mac n cheese, collard greens & corn bread - Soul Food Near Me - Lakewood, California

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Sharon B.

3 years ago

I don't write reviews a lot mostly out of laziness but R Kirchen is delicious. I have had their liver and onions the pork chops and the oxtails and they were all good. I am picky about my yams but they do it right. You better be hungry when you go because they have big portions. Everyone is very friendly. read more

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J H.

4 years ago

I can't believe I'm only now reviewing! I've been going here for about four years now. Chicken, pork chops, greens and mac, etc. everything I've tried has been delicious. I have also catered sides for my sons birthday last year. Make sure to pick up a couple slices of the pound cake! Trust me 1 isn't enough... you'll want more! read more

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Yolanda W.

2 years ago

I had the chicken wing breakfast and it was excellent! The portions were plentiful! The service was outstanding. I watched as others ordered takeout and the service was warm and friendly. Will definitely come back! read more

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Juju A.

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4 years ago

My favorite is their fried chicken and pork chops with the mac n cheese paired with collard greens. And the owner is very nice

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Amanda D.

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R Kitchen is the place to be (or pick up from)! A friendly stop in the neighborhood with extremely flavorful dishes that do not skimp in any way. I found R Kitchen on a search query for black-owned businesses and had the opportunity to call in my order on a Saturday afternoon when I was heading to the area anyway. I ordered two lunch specials: an Oxtails one (which comes smothered by default) and a Fried Chicken one. I wanted to be sure I tried four different sides so I chose the first two as Mac n Cheese and Collard Greens. The lady who took my order kindly made recommendations for the other two: Yams and Red Beans. All sides and entrees were uniquely true to their own flavors and just, absolutely delicious. The oxtails fell right off the bone! The chicken was crispy AND juicy! Oh and each lunch special came with a very moist piece of cornbread. This is soul food heaven. Don't miss out! read more

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Neighborhood W.

2 years ago

the food is not worth its price , its not good the mac and cheese is super watery , the pork chop was tough and chewy and i ordered it smothered overall terrible !!! the only thing that was good was the rice i do not reccomend read more

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Monica M.

4 years ago

SNAP! This food was SO GOOD!! So I drive to different cities throughout So. Cal. for soul food and post my review. I drove here from IE to get Liver and onions but got much more. Pork Chops so tender cut like butter and TASTE BOMB. But the best-tasting item so far is this pound cake. I trying to eat a lil bit (of one slice) every hour because it's so good I'm going to be sad when all is gone. It took me over an hour to get here, but I will be back. Con: Banana puddle was NOT hitting it for me, could at least have some bananas in it. read more

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Mel Z.

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6 years ago

Just Spent $40 bucks on two dinner entrees! First time ordering for this place.. decided to check them out since they had good reviews on yelp and as a first timer to the place we had high expectations that was pretty much shut down. SIDES: I don't know who seasoned them Collard Greens and Mac & Cheese IT WAS SALTY as I don't know what!! It's common sides people order and it's like they just dumped the entire jar of salt. It was so salty that we had to trash it. Red Beans & Rice was dry. The only good thing was the rice mixed with gravy and potato salad. MEAT: Baked Chicken and Oxtail was great. Oxtail was fall off the bones great. Baked Chicken was average. read more

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Derek J.

3 years ago

The food portions are great as well as the taste. You know the food is good when you don't need any seasoning. Everything was seasoned to perfection. I call myself just talking a nibble or two in the parking lot before I leave but I wound up sitting there for 10 minutes eating, couldn't stop those savory flavors. So I close it up prepared to leave the parking lot, but I opened it back up and grubbed up for another 5 minutes, I was stuck, couldn't help it. This is the type of soul food restaurant that will be around a while. Keep up the good work R kitchen. P.S. and don't forget to get a cup of that bomb A$$ kool aid. read more

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Autumn N.

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8 years ago

Smothered baked chicken with greens, rice/gravy, Mac & cheese. I've been here 3x in two weeks. I haven't been able to find a place with better Mac and cheese then mines. I've also gotten their turkey meatloaf and yams. Everything was fire!!! Only recommendation is seasoning rice in the dishes that come with it. Other than that there aren't any complaints. Everyone is nice and portions are great. Finding a soul food spot u can count on as a black person is HARD. I live all the way in Lawndale but I drive for this!!! read more

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Elna S.

4 years ago

This place is bomb! I've ordered plates from here a few times. But the most recent time was for Father's Day. Ordered a Oxtail dinner plate with Mac n cheese, greens, & black eyed peas for myself and I ordered a fried chicken dinner plate with double Mac n cheese & greens for my roommate. I wanted to enjoy some good soul food in memory of my dad (RIP 2005). The food was bomb and service was amazing. I even ordered a slice of lemon cake that was fresh out of the oven and that hit the spot. I'lol definitely be back again. read more

R Kitchen - Oxtail dinner plate - Soul Food Near Me - Lakewood, California

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Sam L.

3 years ago

Great meatloaf, wings, and smoother chicken. Don't sleep on the mac and cheese, mash potatoes, and collard greens.

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Kali R.

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3 years ago

First time here and was not disappointed. Everything from the fried chicken to all the sides are delicious! Definitely, felt like a home cooked meal. Love that we get to choose 3 sides. We will definitely be back! We're so glad we found this place! read more

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Daniel S.

6 years ago

Best soul food in Los Angeles! Hands down I've been to Dulans, Ms.Bs, Harold and belles and damn this place is the bomb. They've got lunch specials but the dinner portions are definitely more worth it and it's just a little more expensive than the lunch. First things first their smother pork chops are how can I say this.....FIRE. This Mac and cheese, collard green n mashed potatoes.....FIRE and last but not least the fried chicken....FIREEEEE!! Recently just had their breakfast and g damn it they stike again because their breakfast is.....FIREEE!! I drive 20miles just so I can get my fix. Everything about this place is bomb, from the people to the food they keep 100 A little tid bit if you don't like waiting more than 15 mins for your food you better call 15 mins for your order before you arrive. read more

R Kitchen - Smothered pork chops with Collard Greens and Mac and cheese - Soul Food Near Me - Lakewood, California

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Johnny C.

3 years ago

It was my first time here. I ordered the fried chicken dinner with Collard greens, mash potatoes And Mac n cheese. They smack. Next time I'll try their meatloaf. Price is reasonable. read more

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Angel B.

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9 years ago

Oh-m-gee. What a find. I typed in fried chicken out in Orange and it brought me here. I wanted REAL fried chicken, not that fake stuff. Llyod the owner, super cool guy delivered exactly what my stomach had in mind. Legitimate southern fried chicken with zero shortcuts. Fried chicken, candied Yams, mashed potatoes, Mac and cheese, collared greens. Homemade southern cooking. All the good stuff is here. Wash it all down with ice cold kool aid. Okay they were out of kool aid when I came along. But its good to know if your in the mood for Kool Aid they have it. I ordered the chicken dinner plate and couldnt even tackle half of it. 4 perfectly fried juicy pieces of chicken. A mix of white and dark meat. The best candied yams ever, mac and cheese and sweet buttered corn. Calorie overload for sure. Everything was perfect. It even comes with corn bread. My buddy was equally pleased and the Mister was extremely satisfied. The mashed potatoes were amazing. There is a smothered option to dress up the chicken. Each plate was about $12.00. Such a steal for the amount of food. Hours are not guaranteed to be right. The owner mentioned he will be closing on Tuesdays very soon. Right now they close the last Monday and Tuesday of the month. We came around 8:15 and they stayed open for us to allow us to eat inside. Place is super tiny. Located off Paramount and the 91 freeway in Lakewood It is worth the drive. Food is made to order so give the chicken time to fry. Big fan. Chicken done right. read more

R Kitchen - Legit plate - Soul Food Near Me - Lakewood, California

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Tabitha S.

3 years ago

The best Soul Food i've had in years! it was definitely worth the drive. i will be back! the best candied yams i had!! super friendly!

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Rick F.

3 years ago

Soul Food not everyone can do it right. Fortunately R Kitchen does. I had oxtails, collard greens and black-eyed peas. All cooked to soul satisfaction. My wife had fried chicken with candied yams, Mac n cheese. Well seasoned served hot from the kitchen. This place is a hidden jewel. Definitely coming back!! read more

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Steve I.

2 years ago

Pro tip; call your order in ahead of time. It'll save you some time, but it's worth it no matter what

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I had meatloaf, mac&cheese, greens and yams. M&C was just perfect, cheesy and yummyand so we're greens and yams. The yams were perfectly sweet, just right wuth everything else. The beef meatloaf was ok, I ate it all, but I think I'll try turkey meatloaf next time. But definitely a good place to eat some real home country comfort food. The only thing missing was some grits and banana pudding! Next time. Wait wait OMG how could I forget!!! The koolaid/punch was (I have to confess, I had 3 cups) My girlfriend and get daughters had the wings, and they devowerd them, delicious read more

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Ashley C.

3 years ago

The food here was everything was so good from the hot wings to the Mac and cheese mashed potatoes and fried chicken and don't skip the candied yams because they are so delicious. This spot is small but it has a lot of heart, the owner came out to greet us and asked how everything tasted great customer service super friendly. I'll definitely be back!!! read more

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Diane B.

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2 years ago

First time trying this place, I bought the pork chop dinner, and it came with tree pork chops. Very good and my sides were cabbage, Mac and cheese, and yams. Cornbread also was good, just right for my taste, not sweet. The only problem was a little too salty. I will go again and the gentleman that waited on me was very nice and patient. read more

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Lazelle T.

3 years ago

Please update your hours we drove 30 minutes out to a closed restaurant, disappointing.

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5253 Paramount Blvd
Lakewood, CA 90712
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(424) 296-5320
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Hours

What time does R Kitchen open?

R Kitchen opens at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does R Kitchen close?

R Kitchen is closed on Monday and Tuesday.R Kitchen closes at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Tue ClosedWed-Sun 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Payment methods

Does R Kitchen take credit cards?

Yes, R Kitchen takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does R Kitchen have catering options?

Yes, R Kitchen does have catering options.

Does R Kitchen have a happy hour?

No, R Kitchen does not have a happy hour.

Does R Kitchen serve alcohol?

No, R Kitchen does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does R Kitchen allow dogs?

Yes, R Kitchen allows dogs.

Does R Kitchen have TVs?

Yes, R Kitchen has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does R Kitchen have bike parking?

Yes, R Kitchen has bike parking.

Does R Kitchen have parking?

Yes, R Kitchen has parking options.

Other Amenities

Does R Kitchen have free WiFi?

No, R Kitchen does not have free WiFi.

Ask the Community - R Kitchen

R u open.?

They are open 10 am to 7 pm They have great breakfast a well ☺️

Are the greens spicy ? and is there meat in it.

Not spicy at all with turkey meat

R they open on Tuesday?

Yes 10 am to 7 pm

Are you guys still open? Please update your hours as we're here and you're closed.

They are open 0 am to 7 pm

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Do the greens have pork?

Not at all

Do you sell peach cobbler?

Yes

Did the hours change I came here Sunday at 6:30 and they're closed 4/30?

Sunday they close early but they are open 10 am to 7 pm it's best to order before 5 pm☺️

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Went to the Jazz Festival in the city of Carson and stopped by the vendors. I tried the Smothered…read moreChicken with yams and greens. Very flavorful and the kool-aid was just right. I know that the workers are extremely busy working an event like this. Our server was telling us that they were waiting for the chicken to be done. It was worth the wait.

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Best lemon pepper wings ever. Will continue to come back for more and the portions are perfect and…read moreshareable!

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(74 reviews)

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Yummmm. That was delicious…read more I was again upset at Robert Earl's deplorable customer service, but was craving BBQ. I Yelped onto J Looney's. As many times as I'd passed this spot, I never realized they were there. The 5 stars from other Yelpers drew me. I ordered from an older gent, apparently the owner, who later waited on me. I got a dinner for my Mom, and one for myself. Catfish with yams and mac. Ribs with fries and mac. Side of peach cobbler. First, EVERYTHING WAS GOOD! The fish was soft enough for her octogenarian teeth. She loves yams, period. The mac was good enough to go back for a pint! The ribs were tender. The fries were good. Unfortunately, I can't remember the peach cobbler. Did Ma eat it beforre I got some? I dunno. But this place will definitely be on repeat.

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It's the "HistoriONICS" of it all!…read more "The suffix "-onics" isn't a standard English suffix but often appears as a blend or extension of "-ic" (meaning "pertaining to") with an "n" interfix, forming terms related to systems, sciences, or specific fields like electronics, bionics, tectonics, or iconics, essentially meaning "the study/field of" or "relating to" specific concepts, often in plural or technical contexts." My mother and I have been passing by this place for years while going to our local Target to retrieve meds from the CVS inside. It's always a "We got to try them!" With a severe decrease of Soul Food spots in LBC, when we find one we are thankful. Thankful that we're still alive, sane, able to find the food that represents US. Erasure is real but we know we're a people that keep multiplying. Whether it's out of being too stubborn to give up or the enjoyment of pissing people off, we can't be stopped. You will wait. We walked in and a beautiful seasoned lady, someone's momma, auntie, and/or nana was quietly looking on her cell phone and then looked up at us and greeted us with such a beautiful smile! I was immediately made whole as the love in her smile put the grief I walk around with daily for my own nana, grandmother, and Godmother went null and void, filling me up with a rush of all their love pour over me. We're all family and if you're open, still, and quiet you'll see all of us in each other. Were look at the menu and the selection of food was wide and I wanted everything! But mindful of my pocketbook and the moderate prices, we chose the greats! Chicken wing dings, additional sides of yams, green beans, a slice of chocolate cake and lemon cake. Because more memories continued to flood my mind we chose some "mini dinners" as well. The ambiance was of those after church days and ya mom decides "let's eat here" and as soon as you see the mural of the spread of Soul Food on the wall you immediately ecstatically answer "OHH YES!" Mother said chose the oxtail dinner with greens and I got the smother pork chop plate with mac and cheese. I of course have my mother the "you know we sharing, right?" She reluctantly agreed and we giggled. At the time we were the only customers so waiting was alright with us because NOTHING GOOD COMES QUICK. That is thing about GOOD soul food. You will wait and you should WANT to wait. The love, passion, and blessings pour into the handling the food to HEAL you is not meant to be RUSHED. Having everything you want right now is NOT what you NEED. And the Mama, Auntie, and/or Nana already knows this about you, and gots exactly what you need for your soul. When our food was so securely wrapped for the drive home and given to us, the family member who brought it to us apologized for the wait but we emphatically said "Not a problem at all!" We knew it was going to be good and didn't want the impression of impatience leaving a disgruntled stench in the air. We were blessed by the experience and couldn't WAIT to get home and be healed. That's exactly what happened. The good healed my soul and my mother's soul was healed too. All the memories, stories of missing family members, and road trips, and church jokes, and grannies cussing, and the deep-dive into the "Histrionics" of it all rained down on us and we we're GOOD. The evening, sleeping that night, and waking up this morning feeling so blessed has made me whole and I am thankful for US. The food was so good I would consider "slapping my mama" but I've made it 45 years on this earth without truly losing my mind. But the thought is fleeting and still wouldn't be sufficient enough reaction to how good the service, storefront modesty, and delicious joy the food gave me. I'm a big FAN! FOR REAL. Thank you for coming to my TEDTalk.

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R & R Soul Food Restaurant

Best soulfood restaurant in Carson. The food is old school cooking. Dinning within the restaurant…read morefeels like a hug from the community. The servers are kind and welcoming. Don't miss out on the Breakfast menu...chicken and waffles or grits are the best, but there is so much more on the menu to enjoy

R&R has been a Carson staple for as long as I can remember, so writing this one hurts a little…read more I called in my order and picked it up on the way home and ordered my usual short ribs plate. Unfortunately, the short ribs were disappointing. They were way fattier than I remember them being back in the day, to the point where I spent more time trimming meat than actually eating it. The quality just doesn't seem to be what it used to be. The greens were... okay. If it wasn't for the garlic Crystal hot sauce doing some heavy lifting, they would've been pretty hard to get through. They lacked the flavor and soul I've come to expect from a place with such a long-standing reputation. Now for the good news: the mac and cheese is still that girl. No matter what's changed, their mac and cheese remains firmly planted in my top 5 comfort food dishes. Creamy, cheesy, and exactly what I remember. Maybe this was an off day, maybe my expectations were too tied to memories, but this visit left me wishing for the R&R I grew up loving.

Dinner special 42.. not worth it.

Lobby

Turkey wings

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Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles

The best place to celebrate my graduation and i highly recommend this location to California…read morevisitors. A jazz club by the beach is th eplace to go real talk. The food was execllent too! I had chicken sausages, 2 eggs, grits, smothered potatoes with gravy and a biscuit. A great dish!!! The customer server Jimmy is a a great host indeed!!! Tell him Slymm loves his work!!!!!

My love and I had our first visit trying Roscoe's and after the active service and hospitality, we…read moreLOVED our recommended meals! :) We ordered #2 and the stymies choice! Our servers/attendants (Dwight and Jimmy), helped me pick out for a first time order and the chicken and eggs were SO GOOD HAHA I enjoyed getting to chat with them and appreciate how quick both food and all was served! We appreciate them so much and everyone involved and highly recommend stopping by one of the original locations! DEFINITELY COMING BACK!

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World famous Waffles

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Chicken and waffles

Granny's Kitchen Southern Style Soul Food

I technically didn't go pick up my food as I ordered online and my niece picked it up…read more But she did not complain That parking was annoying. So you order online and they send you an email and a text which is very convenient. As you can see from the pictures the hot food is ready to be served. Kind of like fast food Chinese food takeout I ordered fried catfish nuggets, the mixture of cabbage and greens, dressing aka stuffing & Black Eyed Peas. And my niece ordered a pineapple drink Which she loved. The complimentary cornbread could've used a lot more seasoning. But my food was yummy. The catfish was soft and I could taste the mealiness grit of the cornmeal. The Black Eyed Peas were flavorful as were the greens. The dressing aka stuffing was forgettable but I'm a Stovetop fan tbh. I am going to return to try their liver, but I think that's made only once a week. The price was average. I actually called over the phone maybe three times to ask questions and the staff was extremely professional and polite. Sidenote each call the phone was ringing a lot which tells me they were busy. will recommend for sure !

I was on a work trip and was looking for a place to eat for dinner. I found this place through…read moreYelp. When I entered the restaurant I was greeted by staff. The staff were friendly and very polite. I ordered the turkey chop dinner with cabbage/green combo, Mac and cheese and cornbread muffin. The turkey chop was very delicious and flavorful. The cabbage/greens combo was delicious but the Mac and cheese was lacking a little flavor. The muffin was soft, sweet and flavorful. The meal was reasonably priced. The restaurant ambiance is customer friendly and the meat is made to order. The menu has some great items on the menu. This is a great place to go for a delicious and filling meal.

When you walk in

Absolute heataaah!

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Fried catfish nuggets

Georgia's Restaurant

The staff greeted you the second you walked in and checked on your through out the meal which is…read morealways appreciated. I had a really enjoyable experience overall. The restaurant has a very casual, laid-back atmosphere that makes it easy to relax and enjoy your meal. One of my favorite parts was the outdoor patio. It had plenty of shade, which made it comfortable even during the warmer part of the day, and it added to the overall vibe. For the food, the mac and cheese was definitely a highlight. It was creamy, flavorful, and had a nice homemade taste that paired well with everything else on the plate. I also ordered the catfish, which was cooked well and had a nice texture. The only thing that kept it from being perfect was that it was seasoned a little heavier than I personally prefer. There was one particular seasoning that I couldn't quite identify, but it was a bit overpowering at first. Thankfully, adding a squeeze of lemon and using the tartar sauce really balanced the flavors and made it much more enjoyable. The mashed potatoes were good, although they reminded me of upgraded instant mashed potatoes. They were very garlicky, which isn't necessarily a bad thing if you're a garlic lover. I even wondered if that same bold garlic flavor was part of the seasoning on the catfish since the flavors seemed similar. Overall, I had a good meal and enjoyed the experience. The atmosphere was welcoming, the patio was a great place to sit, and the food was satisfying despite a couple of small flavor preferences. I'd definitely come back to try some of the other menu items and would recommend giving this place a try if you're looking for a casual spot with good comfort food.

We started off with fried green tomatoes. I love the batter . It was really flavorful. The tomatoes…read morewere crisp . I'm not a huge fan but my wife likes them. They were good. We also got chicken wings lemon pepper and spicy. The lemon pepper were not overly Tangy with lemon and had a nice pepper spice on them. The spicy were good as well. The wings were cooked nice and I preferably don't like them fried hard so they were on point. My wife got the Sea bass and garlic rice , cabbage and jambalaya. The sea bass and sauce was tasty. We thought the sauce could have been a little thicker and the garlic rice bolstered the flavor. The Cabbage had good flavor but we thought it was chopped a bit too fine. And the jambalaya had a lot of flavor but we like our jambalaya and dry. I'm not familiar with Saucy jambalaya like that. I got the pork chops. Delicious with one exception. I should have had them cook my medium rare or medium. The gravy was tasty. My greens had great flavor except I thought they could have been chopped down a bit more. And the beans and rice were good as well. Almost forgot about the cornbread muffins. Good to go. That is fine as some in texture but great flavor. We went on the 4th of July so parking was easy for us . I'm in a wheelchair so accessibility was easy as there was not that many patrons. The server was really nice to us as she was able to start us off with drinks without us having to go to the counter and pay initially. Great place to spend my dollars on the 4th!

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Alma's Place

Very, very good place to eat catfish I had was very crispy. Greens was good. Well seasoned. I get…read morethis place a five star.

Wow soo much goodness here from cakes, pies and tasty food. The place is nice. Located behind the…read morecompton court area in the same parking lot as popeyes chicken you will find this gem of a place. I came early around lunch time and got the fried pork chop dinner with mac and cheese, patoto salad and red beans and rice. Chops were cooked nice and crispy. You get two chops in the dinner plate and one for the lunch plate. Also added peach cobbler and a lemonade they make fresh at the location. Everything tasted good. Food was seasoned well whichis a plus. Happy with my meal and i will come back again for other iteam they sell! Food Rating: Mac and Cheese 9.0\10. Very good! Peach Clobber 8.8\10 Very tasty! Pork Chops 8.0\10 Potato salad 8.0\10 Red Beans and Rice 7.0\10

Peach cobbler

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Soul Food Shack

The food wasn't bad it took a while to get it. It seems…read morefresh except the fries . We also tried the oxtail fries not a fan of those either . I'm glad I tried it. Not sure I would return unless I was trying the breakfast . But if say give it a try. It's small inside and no restroom. Good customer service

Stopped by the Soul Food Shack after church. It was a good pick. Our group had fish, chicken and…read morepork chops. Food was ok soul food. Sides were really good. They had super sweet koolaid to drink. Took me back to my childhood. Worth a try if you are nearby. Location is small and you can tell they do a lot of to go orders.

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Stonefire Grill

Came here for my husbands birthday dinner. I have been here at one other time for a friend's party…read more We had about 16 people with us. It was extremely affordable, considering how many people we had. Including all of the food,.. two whole chickens as well as two pizzas along with salads and breadsticks and brisket as well as ribs and some other stuff and drinks we paid under $400 for everyone. When I tell you by the time we got to the outside patio to sit down the gentleman at the front was all ready bringing out the appetizers. He was so kind and friendly. I wish I could remember his name... Really nice guy. We had several kids there and no one complained about the noise or kids running around a little bit outside. The restaurant is clean and welcoming with a warm ambience from beautiful lights hanging everywhere. Definitely coming back!!

Me and my friend came here to have lunch and it was amazing, the customer service is awesome, but…read morethey could use a little help because it made us feel like they were shortstaffed because when we needed something we had to look for someone !!! The food was delicious the atmosphere is really nice and they have such a great menu We will definitely be back

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I Luv Sushi

Always good, I thought I had reviewed it already but apparently never did. Have been here many…read moretimes if you get seated before 6pm you are set for happy hour which gets you some deals. The service is always on point, quick with your orders and drinks. Friendly and fast so usually the wait for a table or seat at the sushi bar is quick even with a line up. They have interesting rolls that you don't see everywhere else some Thai mash ups in there. The vibe there is always fun and friendly. Smaller space and makes it cozy and inviting.

The name says it all: I Luv Sushi and I really, really do. Sushi spots nowadays can be difficult…read morebecause there's one on every block it feels like. And eating sushi spots through Yelp is even more difficult because imo what people think is good sushi is subjective lol. I am pretty darn picky, I want the fish fresh period, and the size of the bites correct. This experience was for my bday and I had 3 teenagers with me so we opted for rolls because this isn't AYCE and I didn't feel like dropping $500 on nigiri! Rolls are a bit more cost effective especially when my son and I are eating. The rolls we got: PS Roll, Candy Cane, Caterpillar, Tsunami, Lynn (didn't try this one: as tempura and cream cheese just isn't really my thing), Incredible Roll, Cali roll (this was for my daughter, who isn't into sushi. She got this and ramen-forgot to snap a pic). Everything was delicious! Wait staff is extremely friendly, helpful and very efficient! This place is usually poppin, and most of the times I did have to wait for a table (but this is a GOOD sign in a sushi spot!) Empty restaurants scare me a bit, but especially a sushi spot! On other occasions, I have had there nigiri, sashimi plates... and I have never been disappointed! Def a go to spot if you're in the area!

Lunch special: Spicy tuna handroll Spicy salmon roll: it was gooey, do not recommend 3 pc nigiri

Entrance to dinning area

Snow White

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Zoo Spicy Bistro

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

just left and it was soo good! my bf and i were looking for thai places close to home and seen this…read morerestaurant on yelp so we decided to stop by before our date and i'm so glad we did! food was great and so was the service. the amount of food for the price is so worth it i had to take both my plates to go, also not to mention the amount of food/dessert they offer, we were surprised to see how empty it was. pretty chill vibe inside too, we're definitely coming back and bringing friends. thank you zoo spicy bistro!!

My husband and I came here late on a Saturday afternoon, intrigued by the reportedly vast menu and…read morethe fact that spicy was in their name. But like no joke, they literally have a 39 page doublesided board book menu with hundreds of options. You could theoretically come here over and over again and never have to get the same thing twice. Which my husband and I agreed to do, the food was delicious and it was tricky to decide what to get. This first time, we decided to indulge in the Thai food. I ordered pad kee mao with beef (spicy) and my husband ordered the green curry fried rice (as spicy as they would make it -- our receipt called it "zoo spicy"). They weren't messing around, zoo spicy packs a punch. Absolutely delicious though if you're into that sort of thing. Both dishes came out steaming through at separate times (the noodles made their appearance 5 minutes before the rice). There was a generous amount of meat and veggies, and despite our big appetites we had leftovers. Service was attentive and the overall ambiance of this place was modern, well-lit, and clean. Definitely a treasure of a spot in a space you might not expect. If you love rice, noodles, sushi, and/or curries, come check this spot out (possibly again and again).

Poke Ball A unique 3-layer poke experience - signature bowl, chef's special, fresh salad, plus miso soup. Fun, fresh, and unforgettable!

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Shrimp Fried Rice Wok-fired perfection with juicy shrimp, fluffy rice, and bold savory flavor - simple but irresistible!

Thai House Street Eats

Well, this was a great find. My wife and I are down here helping with our daughter's wedding…read morepreparations. It has been a long day and we were all hungry. I was hesitant to go over the guy because it's such a popular dish restaurants not getting it right it's just very fresh very flavorful plenty of shrimp.. our future son-in-law ordered the drunken noodles with beef. It was very good and the beef was very tender. Our younger daughter ordered the pad see ew, she loved it. My wife got the garlic noodles for shrimp. Again this is a dish that most places do not get right entire house gets their daughter, right. My daughter he's getting married at the Tom yum soup and it was delicious. If you haven't figured out yet, yes, I try everybody's spoon. Call it a DAD tax. I pay for the meal and I get to try everything.

Made an order from Doordash and was able to order several items that were BOGO. Ordered everything…read more"spicy" and it had nice balance in flavor between spicy, sour, savory, and sweet. Ordered tom yum soup and I liked that they didn't shy from sour or spicy flavors. Ordered Grilled Pork Nam Tok salad and I liked that the portion of pork was generous. While prices of entrees are around $20, portion sizes are fairly reasonable. Wouldn't really recommend "Crispy spring rolls" as they're just vegetable egg rolls that you can get any pan-asian spot. I enjoyed my beef yellow curry as the beef was tender, the spice was balanced, and I liked the portion size. Chicken and pork were on the dry side in my soup and thai salad (nam tok); however, I did like the balanced flavor of the herbs, lime, and fish sauce in the nam tok. I would have liked to see them lean into Thai street food a little harder, but a lot of the street food options were pan-asian.