This was my first time trying Cultured Soul Kitchen and it did not disappoint! The food was flavorful, it was a BIG plate, and their drinks are perfectly sweet. All around 10/10, the customer service was superb even when they're very busy! The vibes were chill on a Wednesday, I'm definitely coming back for that catfish! read more

The food was seasoned perfectly like grandma's kitchen! Not a cliche but the truth! Service is expedited, whether dine-in or take-out, with no compromise in quality or quantity! To the owner, Jamie, thanks for treating all your customers as family. The staff is polite and genuinely humble! That Tamika Brooks is a gem, even when it's busy, and she's spread thin; her kindness remains. Thank you, Cherish. Keep being sweet! read more

This place gets packed on weekends so have opted to just takeout food instead and traveled really well! The chicken remained crispy, juicy and just perfectly seasoned. Dare I say one of the best chickens in town! Never leave without trying the oxtail, fall off the bone and a flavor bomb. The sides were also excellent and do yourself a favor and get an order (or two!) of their banana pudding to end a perfect meal. read more

The Cultured Soul Kitchen - Fried Chicken, Oxtail, Shrimp - Southern Near Me - Long Beach, California

The food was that's it that's all! I ordered the fried fish plate with greens which were fresh and delicious. Not over seasoned like a few other places. lol! The Mac n cheese is very creamy. Everything seasoned nicely. Can't wait to try the ribs and oxtails! Everyone seemed to be ordering them. The only problem I had was the wait. The kiosk was not working properly but the nice lady behind the counter and owner came out apologized and made it wonderful by offering a free desert for my troubles. But, BABY!!!! That cheesecake and brownie was too! Thank You ! Everyone was so nice and helpful when trying to figure out what happened. I highly recommend leaving with a dessert. They are Fantastic!! Seriously! I will be back! Best soul food in town! Oops! I forgot to tell you about the Kool Aid! The grape was !!!! I literally will come here just to get some cheesecake and the grape kool aid every day if I could. Smacking! Licking! Good! P.S he told me it would be worth the wait and this man did NOT lie! read more

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I have a question......With the expensive pricing,why are plastic to containers and plastic cutlery being use as opposed to real dishes and silverware? And is it an option to ask for it? I for one don't like eating out of plastic! I haven't yet had the dining experience there yet, but definitely planning on it,and at that time will share my experience! I had to include a star rating,before Yelp would leet me close this reveiw, I'm rating a #4 rating until I've actually had the dining experience, at that time I'll relate. read more

I've been a fan since they were slinging out of a food truck. I've tried every single item in the menu! My favorite in no particular order, the oxtail plate, fish & shrimp combo, southern fried chicken dinner and the cajun baked chicken dinner. Every single signature dish is worth the price. The containers are packed with food and you will have leftovers. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. Now they are making the food from scratch. And you can tell, it is definitely not reheated. So be prepared to wait. But once you get the food you will see it's totally worth it! 10/10 for sure. This is true southern home cooking. read more

The Cultured Soul Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Long Beach, California

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We arrived at 11:50 and waited until the opened at 12. By the time the opened at 12 five cars was already waiting. I love that they had kiosk to order or you could order at the counter. There was plenty of places to sit and it. They were playing a good mix of music. There was art displayed throughout the restaurant. The woman who assisted me was kind. We got the shrimp dinner and it came with two sides and cornbread. For our sides we got Mac and cheese, yams and baked beans. It took about 15 minutes to get our food. They load up the plates so you definitely get your moneys worth. The shrimp were fresh and had a nice crunch to them. The Mac and cheese was a hit and so was the yams. The baked beans was ok and so was the cornbread. Two plates was 60$. I would definitely go back. I will say get there early because by the time we got our food the hot was at least 15 cars deep. read more

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I'm always excited to try new Black-owned businesses in my hometown, especially in a part of town that's nostalgic for me. I saw reviews complaining about the size of the restaurant, but I didn't find that to be true at all. If you've been to many non-franchise, small business restaurants, it's actually a decent size. Now, if you show up on a Sunday after church, you might feel differently. I went on Father's Day. The restaurant opened at noon, I arrived around 12:15, and by 12:45 every table was taken. I liked the ordering options. You can sit down and scan the QR code, use one of the kiosks, or order at the register. The staff was extremely polite. I especially love seeing teenagers working. There was a young man working behind the counter and serving tables, and everyone--from the cashier to the woman greeting guests--checked on us throughout our visit. The wait was longer than the app estimated. It said 30 minutes; our food took closer to 45. Thankfully there was a live DJ, and since it was Father's Day, I gave them grace. I do wish they had brought our drinks out sooner because we sat most of that time without them. Now, the food. These plates are not cheap. For two adults and a few extras, I spent around $120. Fried Chicken Plate (with collard greens, mac & cheese, and cornbread) The chicken was cooked very well. It was juicy, crispy, and golden. The seasoning was there, but very mild. Not flavorless, just safe. Enough for Grandma to nod in approval, but not enough to make the holiday menu. The collard greens were a no for me. If you like a more tart greens, you'll probably enjoy them. I prefer savory greens. The cornbread was soft, nicely colored, slightly sweet, and leaned more cake-like than traditional cornbread. The absolute star of the show was the mac & cheese. My boyfriend doesn't even like Gouda in mac & cheese, and he gave it a 10/10. Perfectly cooked noodles, creamy cheese sauce, and that little bit of browned cheese on top. They have definitely perfected the mac & cheese. Driving from Santa Clarita just for that? I'd do it. Smothered Ribs Plate (rice & gravy, candied yams, mac & cheese, cornbread) The ribs were incredibly tender. Whoever smoked them knows what they're doing. However, there was a flavor or seasoning leaving an after taste I didn't enjoy. The gravy also wasn't for me. It tasted homemade, which I appreciate, but I personally would have preferred barbecue sauce. The candied yams were soft without being mushy, but they weren't very sweet. Again, the flavor profile felt very safe. Being greedy, we also ordered the fried shrimp because the reviews raved about them. The shrimp themselves were quality--large, clean shrimp, not those tiny bargain-bin ones. But like the chicken, the seasoning was very mild. The tartar sauce, lemon, and hot sauce didn't really elevate it for me. I also ordered the Cajun green beans and baked beans. The Cajun green beans were the least favorite thing I ordered. I'm not sure what made them Cajun because there wasn't any noticeable spice. There was a smoky flavor (or something) that I didn't enjoy, and overall they just weren't good. The baked beans tasted canned, with what appeared to be ground turkey added. I ordered three cups of Kool-Aid. No refills were offered, and the cups were tiny. By the time we got our food, we basically had warm Kool-Aid. Considering how inexpensive Kool-Aid is, I think free refills should be offered for dine-in customers, especially if they're waiting 30+ minutes for food. No water was offered either. It looked like bottled water was available for purchase, but I feel sit-down restaurants should offer filtered water. To finish, I tried the banana pudding. It was good, but the batch we received clearly needed more time to set because it was a little runny. The flavor was there, though I would've liked more cookies. Overall, I'd give it a 6.5-7 out of 10. The customer service was top-tier, and that mac & cheese is absolutely worth talking about. read more

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We felt like having comfort food so we visited "The Cultured Soul Kitchen" in Long Beach and boy they did not disappoint!! The food was delicious and very fresh. Be ready to wait a while. That's the only downside. Upon ordering we were advised it would take 40 minutes to get our food. It took a little over 40 minutes but the food was worth it. The Fried Chicken, Mac n Cheese, Collard Greens & Cabbage Mix, Cornbread and Waffles were AWESOME! Next time we will order online and pick it up. The customer service was great. The staff visited our table several times while we waited to see if we needed drinks or anything. There is an on-site DJ that played awesome old school music. There is an on-site parking lot as well. I highly recommend this restaurant. Special Note: The restaurant is closed on Mondays & Tuesdays. read more

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Service was good, ambiance was chill/laid back vibe and people were enjoying each other's company which made it feel very comfortable. The food was absolutely amazing and I'm a tough critic. I'm also not a huge fan of soul food but this was next level. My only room for improvement would be wait times, but I can't be mad at that because everything is made to order. They did run out of many of the sides, but were kind enough to try and offer alternatives. The machine died while ordering so if I just wanted to look for a complaint those would be it but I wasn't, so I had a great experience and would most definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for some down home southern cooking. read more

The Cultured Soul Kitchen - Fish dinner with Mac n cheese and greens - Southern Near Me - Long Beach, California

I'm late on this one. The Cultured Soul is my favorite Soul food restaurant. I ordered their fried chicken dinner plate. I had every intention of taking my plate home, but I needed to eat my dinner right there! The chicken was juicy and well-seasoned. The sides were perfect. Mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, and vegetables. I also ordered Kool-Aid! The service was amazing, and the restaurant has a lot of space. Thank you for the great food and experience! read more

The Cultured Soul Kitchen - Fried chicken, cornbread, mashed potatoes, and vegetables. - Southern Near Me - Long Beach, California

April 29, 2026 Had a craving for Fried Shrimp and found this place on Yelp. Located on Anaheim near Long Beach Blvd, this spot has a parking lot. I ordered the Fried Shrimp dinner, which included Collards, Rice & Gravy and a piece of Cornbread. I also purchased a piece of Pound Cake. Took the meal home to devour. The Shrimp was perfectly fried with a delicious coating. Collards were cooked in smoked Turkey and had a wonderful taste with a nice vinegar backdrop. Rice & Gravy spiced just right. The Pound Cake was buttery and sweet. The meal was a little pricey but for this quality, well worth it. I will try their Oxtails on my next visit, if something else doesn't catch my eye. read more

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My foodie friend told me about this restaurant (hey Dee) , I'm happy I tried it today 4/11/26. It's in Downtown Long Beach and lots of parking! The restaurant is nicely decorated. They have a DJ, that's a nice touch. The music was just a little loud to have lunch or dinner conversations or to order your food. But, it definitely didn't take away from the ambiance. I arrived at about 2:15 and was the 2nd in line. The cashier was courteous pleasant and very helpful as I wasn't sure what i wanted to order. I eventually ordered 2 plates, the oxtails plate with yams and green beans and the fried chicken plate with collard greens and the Gouda macaroni and cheese. I paid and provided my phone number for a text receipt. The cashier showed me how to know when my order was ready. There were 25 orders in front of me. My order was estimated to be ready in 40 minutes. I went to my car to wait and watch the countdown on my phone. I went back inside to wait when 5 orders were before mine. While waiting, a nice gentleman that was bringing out the orders asked me my name and said my order would be right up. All the food he was bringing to the front looked delicious! My order was now ready and as the timer hit zero at 3:30p, Jamie, the nice gentleman brought my food to the front! I was shown my food to confirm it was correct, the presentation was awesome!! My food was bagged by Jessica she was a sweetheart. I couldn't get everyone's name, but I promise the service was excellent especially considering how crowded it was. From what i could see the customers were pleasant and patient too. Let me add i usually drive to Los Angeles to get soul food at a well known soul food business. I won't have to drive as far now! My food was delicious..the greens were perfectly seasoned and I loved that turkey meat was used to season the greens. The Gouda Mac n cheese was perfectly cheesy! The oxtail plate I'm told was delicious too. However, he did say some of the oxtails were overcooked and hard. overall the oxtails were tender. I will add after my order came out, I heard that they were sold out of oxtails. So, it's getting to the end of the pot. I happily gave 5 stars because the food and service were worth it. I'm happy we have a place here in long Beach with good food!! For my next trip, I'm ordering online!! I will definitely be back. read more

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This is such an amazing restaurant with great food, great service, and great vibes. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the warmth and love in the atmosphere. The customer service is so welcoming, and the food tastes like it was made with real LOVE! One of my absolute favorites is the banana pudding it's so good! You can tell they put love into what they do, and everything feels authentic and full of flavor. I also love that the owner is from Alabama, my mom is from Alabama and we all know if you from Alabama you can cook cook, no games being played!!! When I heard that I knew I had to pull up! I'm so happy we have a restaurant like this in Long Beach that actually has amazing food, great people, and a beautiful atmosphere. I can't wait to go back and try more on the menu. This place is definitely worth supporting! read more

It was crowded so there was a little wait to order, if you're in a hurry, this is definitely not the place to go to. I love the decor, the whole vibe of the place. The food was excellent. I must say the only thing that I didn't like was the yams. The crispy jumbo shrimp, the beans, the greens and cabbage, the mac & cheese, the oxtail the cornbread and rice gravy. The peach cobbler was delicious and the banana pudding too, very creamy firm bananas . Very good a 10 out of 10. if you're ever in Long Beach, I highly recommend stopping here if you're in the mood for some good soul food they have other items on the menu. I heard the chicken is fire. I also like the fact that they had a mini revolving book case, a coloring book for the children if you're there waiting and other interesting book. I thought that was a very unique touch. read more

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Seriously everything was delicious. The only thing I didn't eat and gave away was the cornbread as I don't eat cornbread. Some of the best food period. I had the swai fish, greens, Mac & cheese, and side of yams. Bomb!! read more

The Cultured Soul Kitchen - Side of yams - Southern Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Finally a soul food restaurant that has not been gentrified with its seasonings. The decor has paintings that represent black celebrities that have influenced the culture. The service is prompt and on one occasion was quick to responding to a delivery mishap. read more

Now I do not leave the beach often but when I do it's better be worth the trouble....and the trouble better be worth it.GOOD TROUBLE.! I've had a little birdie come to my window several times and tell me that there is indeed a soul food so good that the line is at least a 30-45 min wait for the food alone. That being said I was as curious as George to see this wondrous site outside of my daily travel routine and I must say I was pleasantly surprised to hear some 70's soul rallying all patrons to the cause! Let's call that rally and purpose "GOOD FOOD" moreover for the specific purpose of enjoying "FANTASTIC SOUL FOOD." Now if I've got your attention I need you to close your eyes and imagine exiting your vehicle with the aroma of secret seasonings spices and the delicious smell of oxtails, red snapper, okra, collard greens that our ancestors curated for those delectable taste buds. When your feet hit the ground your eyes scan the corners at Anaheim and Elm Street then look back at the sign and you cannot wait to sink your teeth into a delicious well prepared surprise. You look up at the vast parking lot and see a few doors open and realize that the the venue itself is playing a dizzying rendition of Teddy Pendergrass's hit called "TKO" - and the feet of blue collar men and hard hats, young couples in the latest sneaker wear and old players begin moving with purpose through the front entrance where that scrumptious food smell is obviously escaping into the Long Beach sea breeze meandering past you but not without tapping you on your nose first ! You the patron are now mesmerized because what first seemed to be a harmless crowd has now grown to a busy, full, grown, frenzy and is now vivid and jumpin' full of a friendly, frolicking, fun, hungry bunch! Might I add the help was so nice I had a menu before I hit the door and it was a glorious dizzying 'slap ya mamma' meet and greet at that front entrance where- Franky Beverly tunes hypnotized the late lunch eating crowd into a a single line behind the cash register! Me being of the more tech savvy flavor opted for the very up to date "point of sale" units located to the cashiers left of the cash register to dodge the growing line of hungry humans who had now assembled directly in front of busy cash register! Before I knew it the old classic "Thrill me Baby" by the Myron and the Van- Dells was being belted over the loud speaker and a kind worker checked on me as my order was directly to my cell phone which told me my turn was behind the three people in front of me. Now that my dear hungry neighbor is as good and fair as any eating establishment gets! Minutes later as the Myron and the Vandell's hit was coming to and end my brief thirty minute wait had now come to an end! As I made off with the merchandise I felt as though I had gotten away with murder knowing the ticket for the meal was just shyt if $35.00 a dish! I scurried from the cash register when the smell of Fried Fish, baked beans. collard greens with a side of hot sauce had caught my attention because the potato salad and mac n cheese had already escaped the building unscathed !!!!! And without so much as a hiccup I might add ! Make sure that you get there early the food was fantastic, the family and friendly workers there made the patrons more eager as they came ever so close to that cash register and that prize of good ole' soul food ! Granny I miss you and the deliciousness in tasting as I dig into this plate of absolute delight which reminds me of you ! See you and Grand Daddy Bob on the other side! Love Ya Son Pete ! read more

Satisfyingly full happy and now sleepy Food is on point it'll give you the ittis so don't have it for a lunch break The catfish is very crispy and seasoned to perfection , the yams is fire, the collard greens is from down south , the potato salad spot on , the Gouda Mac and cheese is creamy and full of flavor , the fall off the bone oxtails are the bomb.com he started as a food truck on 3rd and the food has not disappointed just disappeared from my plate go check him out the owner is really sweet I he comes out to greet you if he's not cooking and his sister is just the same they give a family vibe the strawberry cheesecake is over the top . I just came home from deployment and had been waiting for him to open !! read more

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Words cant explain it. Prior to finding this place, I had to drive LA for Soul Food. I found this walking distance from my hone. I highly recoomend it read more

The Cultured Soul Kitchen - Catfish Plate - Southern Near Me - Long Beach, California

The Cultured Soul Kitchen in Long Beach was a really good experience overall. The food was really good, but I do want to mention the wait was long, probably over an hour. It was definitely busy. While we were waiting, they did comp us with champagne, which I appreciated and helped ease the wait. My mom got the fish and shrimp with mac and cheese and yams, and my brother had the ribs with mac and cheese and yams. They both really enjoyed their meals. The fish and shrimp were fried hard, which is exactly how we like it, and everything was well seasoned. I had the oxtail over rice with collard greens and yams. The oxtail was very tender and the portion size was nice. I do think it could have used a little more seasoning, but it was still decent overall. One thing I really appreciated was the customer service. Even with the long wait and how busy it was, the service was A1, which is honestly rare sometimes. The staff stayed attentive and handled everything well. Also, just a heads up, if you are ordering oxtail, there may be an additional wait, but honestly everything was taking time because of how busy it was. Ambience-wise, it is pretty basic and more of a grab-and-go vibe than a sit-down dining experience. That said, I went on a Sunday and they had a live DJ playing great jams, which definitely added to the atmosphere and made the wait more enjoyable. Parking is a plus. There is plenty of it, which makes things easier. Overall, good food and great service. Just be prepared to wait. I would definitely come back. Flavor Profile (for reference): Umami-forward (savory, salty depth) Acidic or bright (tangy + sour) Pungent and intense (spicy and bitter notes) Drink Preference (for reference): Bitter-forward cocktails Balanced acidity Light sweetness only, not overly sugary read more

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Went here today with my friend and got one of the chicken plates and the smothered ribs. With some cajun green beans. We got greens, baked beans, and mac n cheese for sides. Two drinks and everything came out to about $85. The portions are good for the price. Both plates were not finished and could take home left overs. The ribs were great definitely think the smoked ones are probably my preference. Our food took a while to come out and one of the employees came over and brought us out some deserts and drinks. The banana pudding is great and normally not my style. The peach cobbler was good just wish it had more peaches. The chicken was good according to my friend and all the sides were practically gone. So overall good place and attentive staff. Great music too. read more

The Cultured Soul Kitchen - Ribs Plate W/ Mac n Greens n Cornbread - Southern Near Me - Long Beach, California

This place is fantastic. When I came here at *3:30* the restaurant was absolutely packed, and it wasn't hard to understand why. I ordered the oxtail plate with yams and collard greens to share with my friend- it came out 30 minutes later, so order ahead. The hostess asked us if there was anything else we needed a bit after we ordered using the kiosk, which surprised us with how good the service was. Oh my lord, everything was immaculate. Oxtail was so tender and flavorful, the yams were perfectly sweet with a hint of real honey, collard greens were delicious. The amount of food we had could feed three people, but we ate it all still the same. It can be a bit pricey- the oxtail plate was $40- but the service and taste was top-notch. read more

I was just driving by and happened to come across this place, and I'm so glad I decided to stop! I ordered the catfish plate with greens, mac & cheese, and a side of cornbread. Everything was fresh, hot, and full of flavor. The catfish was cooked perfectly, the greens were well-seasoned, the mac & cheese was creamy and delicious, and the cornbread was the perfect finishing touch. They had great customer service. The lady realized she didn't fill my lemonade up to the brim and said oh no let me fill it up for you. I really appreciate that. It's always a great feeling to find a hidden gem by chance. I'll definitely be back! read more

The Cultured Soul Kitchen - Catfish plate - Southern Near Me - Long Beach, California

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WOW! Y'all, I just moved to the area and my friends and I were looking for a place to eat. Found this on the maps, went straight there, ordered and y'all.......I ordered the catfish, candied yams, with mac and cheese. The catfish batter is crispy complimenting the meaty, juicy fish. The candied yams are my favorite!!! They tasted like home! Perfect amount of sweetness and paired well with the cornbread! Mac and cheese is delicious; hearty noodles, creamy, cheese pulls! I'm salivating thinking about it now!! The place is clean, and maintained with plenty of space for these hearty plates! Service is so sweet! Everyone was hustling back there but made sure to check on each customer, bringing the food out with a lively presentation, and overall very warm and welcoming! Trust I'll be coming back here for that oxtail!!! Shoutout to everyone working yesterday and filling our bellies to our hearts content! Can't wait to eat the rest of my leftovers! read more

The Cultured Soul Kitchen - Fried Catfish, Candied Yams, Cornbread, with Mac and Cheese - Southern Near Me - Long Beach, California

This is our 2nd time coming and we love it here!! The food is fresh and full of flavor!! Some of Our favorites are oxtails, and banan pudding. Today we felt like exploring the menu and tried the smothered ribs as well as catfish! read more

The Cultured Soul Kitchen - We love the customer service here!! - Southern Near Me - Long Beach, California

Food made with love you can taste it! Definitely recommend this spot where the food and service is amazing. We met the owner and told him how much we enjoyed our meal & he said "That's all the love" It sure is! Everyone who worked there is so hospitable and welcoming. The restaurant is clean and the music was so good! I need that play list! read more

We've been on a mission to find some GOOD soul food and stumbled across this spot on Instagram and we had to try it. We got there right before opening, so luckily there wasn't a long line yet, but locals told us it usually gets packed... and they were right because the line grew fast after we ordered. They were trying out a new ordering system using kiosks and QR codes to help with customer flow. There was a small issue with the QR ordering, but Jamie (I believe the owner) stepped in immediately and personally helped take our order. He was so kind and welcoming, and he went around helping other customers too. The staff there were just as sweet checking on everyone, answering questions, and making the whole experience feel warm and inviting. Now the FOOD... whew. EVERYTHING was amazing. The oxtail was insanely tender, soft, rich, and literally melt-in-your-mouth good. The collard greens had the perfect smoky flavor without being overly spicy. The mac and cheese? Creamy, cheesy, rich, with that perfect toasted top. The garlic mashed potatoes tasted like heaven. And the baked beans??? Absolute perfection. The texture, the flavor, the balance ...not too watery or overly sweet/saucy. And the candied yams!!! SO good. They weren't overly sweet at all; perfectly balanced with just enough brown sugar caramelization and cinnamon. You could actually taste the seasoning instead of just straight sugar. And the ribs... ridiculously tender. Fall-off-the-bone good. My taste buds were having a full celebration. The portions are huge too !! Definitely enough to share or save leftovers for a second round of heaven later. This spot absolutely deserves the hype. Can't wait to come back and try more from the menu. read more

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Food is good here! I'm happy to see this place opend in long beach. There are not many good soul food place in town and now we finally got one. I came 3 times already and enjoyed most of the items here! First trip was the fish and shrimp with greens and mac and the plate was delicious, second meal was the smoked BBQ ribs which was amazing with mac, beans and corn bread muffin! Again amazing. Came back for the smoked ribs again and they told me they didn't have any smoked and some type of smothered style ribs with which i was not a fan of! I should have just got the fried chicken instead. It takes a while to get the food. They did offer the room free lemonade which was nice. They have 2 bathrooms in the back which is good! I ordered from the kiosk machine. They also have a huge parking lot they share with a check cashing place. You won't have an issue parking here. The crew that works here are very nice. They have great desserts from peach cobbler, banana pudding, biscoff cheesecake and other goodies. I saw they have a beer station. Not sure if they are serving beer at the moment. Yelp has the location as closed but they are back up and running as of 3/15/26 when i visited. Food rating: Smoked rib plate 9.0\10 Fried fish and shrimp 8.8\10 Peach cobbler 8.8\10 and strawberry crunch cake 8.3\10 Banana pudding. Very good 8.8\10 Fried Chicken Plate 8.7\10 Smothered Rib Plate 7.0\10 read more

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I was really disappointed with my experience. I placed my order at 4:36 PM, and it wasn't until 5:45 PM that I was finally able to take a picture of the food we received. After waiting over an hour, we still only received about half of our order. About 40 minutes into the wait, I was told they were out of chicken, which meant I never received the chicken and waffles I ordered. I also never received my baked beans. I understand that restaurants can run out of items, but I wish we had been told much sooner instead of waiting that long. What makes this even more disappointing is the amount of money we spent, and as you can see from our receipt, we tipped very well. We came in wanting to support the business and have a good experience. Unfortunately, between the long wait, missing food, and the quality of what we did receive, I honestly don't feel the experience was worth the money. We were also visiting from out of town and specifically chose this place, so it was disappointing to spend such a large part of our visit waiting for food we ultimately didn't receive. I really feel that some type of refund or compensation should have been offered, especially for the items we paid for but never received. I do want to be fair and mention that they gave us complimentary water and banana pudding, which we appreciated. However, it didn't make up for waiting over an hour and not receiving our complete order. Would I come back? Maybe, but only once things are more organized and structured. I really wanted to enjoy and support this place, but this experience was just too much. For the amount of time and money we spent including leaving a generous tip I expected much better. read more

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Ok Sunday afternoon with a photo booth and DJ playing R N B music, one line to order your food 1 line to pick up. Or order desserts. A cordial staff taking orders to table. A little of a wait for your order please remember every order is made FRESH. h Heller o THEN Champaign or Mimosa s for Adults. Alot of folks from different Cultures. And the food. Hold on to your teeth Grandma. Southern Flavor chk the picture Smothered Ribs,Rice n Gravy,c CORN bread, candied yams and Smoked greens with Smoked Turkey $29.00. Give grandma her teeth cause theTaste is Heaven Sent read more

The Cultured Soul Kitchen - SMOTHERD Ribs Rice n Gravy Yams Candied Smoked Greens with Turkey $29.00 out the door - Southern Near Me - Long Beach, California

We saw this place on yelp only a couple minutes from us and decided to check them out because of the 5 stars and trust me when I say, they did NOT lie about the food. Chef Jamie does not play about his food or the service and I highly recommend The Cultured Soul to anyone! This was my first time ever trying soul food and I can't wait to go back for their ribs on the weekend! We got there on Friday around 4 PM, right when they opened. No line and we ordered right at the ipad in front of the food truck. Even though we ordered there, we were still greeted by one of the workers in the truck and by Chef Jamie as well! The service here was absolutely amazing, everyone was kind and answered all our questions that we had. Ordering was quick and easy, however, we were bummed that some items weren't available like the ribs, potato salad and banana pudding but I won't discount them for that. Onto the food, it only took around 10-15 minutes for our food to be ready. Once it was, we took it straight home and didn't get to eat it until about 10-15 after. The crazy thing is, our fried items were STILL INSANELY CRUNCHY! HOW?! idk!!! The food was sooo damn good like 10/10 good. Like I was in a food coma and took a fat nap good. They're even opening up a storefront right where their food truck is parked and I can't wait to be there for their grand opening to support! They deserve all the success and recognition because the food is just that good. Don't believe me? Go try it for yourself. read more

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I spent 55 dollars on 2 plates took an hour just to receive my food !!! One was the rib plate and the other was the southern fried chicken!!! First red flag was no Mac n cheese !!!! So I tried 4 different sides!! greens had no flavor, baked beans no flavor ,yams were the ones out the can , and the mash seemed like they were out the packet !!!! On top of all that they burnt my ribs !!!! Corn bread was dry and burnt as well!! This is not soul food and definitely was not made with love !!! read more

The Cultured Soul Kitchen - Chicken was the only good thing !!! - Southern Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Gem in LBC. Oxtail plate was fantastic. Fried chicken was crispy. Mac and cheese was good. Greens were phenomenal. Baked beans were off the charts. The potato salad was okay. While I'm not usually a sweets person, I ate the entire slice of strawberry crunch cake. Chef and crew are extremely nice and welcoming. The space is playing all the best music. Steady stream of customers even on a random Wednesday at 2 PM. Spacious parking lot. Can order kiosk and pay with card or order at the cashier and pay with cash. Don't quote me but I think there is a cash discount. Support small Black owned businesses!! read more

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I ordered the catfish with yams and greens and it was one of the most delicious meals I've had in a long time. It was literally finger licking good and it felt like grandma cooking. I would definitely recommend to anyone that is looking for some good soul food. I would recommend ordering online and picking up so you don't have to wait especially because they sell out so quickly. The service was wonderful and the vibes are amazing. read more

This place is awesome! The food is seasoned perfectly and portion sizes are great. I had the catfish plate and it was delicious

The food was really good! I had the oxtail plate with mac n cheese and candied yams. Also ordered the green beans and mash and gravy on the side. I also ordered the purple kool aid but forgot it / didn't get it for my mobile order. Still recommend this place just remember about your drinks for mobile orders! read more

This place is fire!! The food is well seasoned. Good old fashioned soul food. The food portions are large. The dine-in ambience is great. There is a DJ who plays great music and the service is spectacular. I've had their catfish and it was scrumptious. The greens has a little kick and its taste is unique. Love it. read more

I arrived around 12:30 PM, just 30 minutes after opening, and the restaurant already had a solid crowd... a good sign. When you walk in, you can order at a kiosk (credit card only) or pay cash at the register. Note that only one of the two kiosks was operational on my visit. A DJ was set up inside, so expect loud music the moment you walk through the door. I placed a to-go order and entered my phone number to receive a pickup notification. The menu leans more toward soul food than brunch, so adjust your expectations accordingly. I ordered the catfish and shrimp meal with yams, mac and cheese, and collard greens, and added the peach cobbler for good measure. The wait was a full hour and twenty minutes, long enough that I drove to a fast food spot nearby just to grab fries while I waited. On the bright side, the staff was genuinely phenomenal. Every employee was patient, smiling, and warmly greeted each guest. That energy was a real highlight. As for the food, portions were decent but the flavor was inconsistent across the board: Catfish -- nicely crispy, but under-seasoned Shrimp -- had good seasoning, but were fried too hard Yams -- diced (almost perfectly to say they were fresh cut yams), but just okay in flavor Collard greens w/smoked turkey -- no turkey, nor flavor came through, and they were surprisingly too spicy Mac and cheese -- creamy texture, but completely unseasoned Peach cobbler -- tasted more like peach cake than cobbler I always try to support small, Black-owned restaurants, and I appreciate what they're building here. The food wasn't bad, but with the long wait and inconsistent seasoning, I'm not in a hurry to make the drive back to Long Beach to visit this place anytime soon. With some refinement in the kitchen, this place could really shine read more

First time visiting after seeing lots of good social media reviews & they did not disappoint. Service was great, staff were attentive & very helpful. Portions were great definitely enough to share, I'd like my fried chicken with just a bit more seasoning but other than it was delicious, great crunch! I'd dine in again! read more

The Cultured Soul Kitchen - Banana pudding - Southern Near Me - Long Beach, California

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