This is as close to home cooking as there is. It's well-worth a try. Their menu is enormous and…read moremost of it is really good. Customers are spoiled for options. Their baked goods appear to be made from scratch by someone. The offerings are not consistent. The catfish is exceptional, for instance, but the short ribs and meatloaf were bland and likely purchased from a cafeteria purveyor which they merely reheat. The collards and cabbage are wonderful but once or twice, too heavily handed with salt. Given the cost of food lately, their prices have risen accordingly. What used to be a relatively reasonably priced, nutritious and satisfying meal may have become only an occasional, rather than regular treat.

The negative reviewers are not lying!…read more Even worse than the unreliable, inconsistent, way over-salted food is the hateful, racial-profiling ownership that made very clear they had no desire to serve us when they saw our ethnicity. "We don't want your business," was actually shouted at us before we exited. We were also defrauded after placing a phone order for two meals at the pricing listed online, having the price verified by the person taking our order ("Hassan"), and even calling back a second time to let "Hassan" know we were running a bit late due to traffic, but still coming. However, upon our arrival, our food order was missing or possibly never even prepared! Instead of offering to make the situation right, the woman identifying herself as the female owner proceeded to literally shout at and talk down to us, believing she had the right to treat customers with flagrant disrespect, as if they were dirt. An atmosphere like Paula's is simply not a safe space, underscoring the need for a higher quality, much more welcoming Southern/Soul Food restaurant in North Jersey.

This innovative delivery or pickup location in Belleville brings new and delicious food to the…read morearea. Using the pickup kiosk was able to choose from egg rolls with new flavor profiles, empanadas, roasted chicken platters, shrimp and rice and lots of other yummy options. My hungry eyes wanted the entire menu- selected the beef egg rolls and the Mac and cheese. Generous portions of both- my son immediately took the Mac and cheese- the egg roll was perfectly cooked- but oh man, the sauce?!!! Looking like melted cheese- it was the perfect dipping for the egg roll. I'm going to be thinking about those bites for a long time.

Food was so tasty and full of flavor, good portions for the price. Im definitely going to try out…read moreother items from their menu. Not many good southern soul food spots in the area so this place is a must try for all ! The owner is very nice and seemed very passionate about soul food.

OMG!! This place is awesome. Great seafood super fresh. The flavor is amazing. Great prices, this…read moreseafood boil was very good. Can't wait to come back and try other things. Family owned small businesses and super nice owners. Very small inside so not really anywhere to eat inside. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

This place is becoming my go to for home delivery. I tried fried tilapia with old bay seasoning and…read morefries and it was so good. Along with their seafood boil in cajun sauce.. totally live their food and spice levels

Stopped by for late Sunday lunch with wife and the place was POPPIN'!…read more I. ATMOSPHERE (5/5) This place had night club vibes on a broad daylight, and I'm not complaining. It had this loungey vibe with gold and dark blue tones and selective dimming that gave an upscale yet inviting and friendly vibe. Nice large bar with screens of sports and news for patrons and good music. I'm for it. II. FOOD (5/5) Yo this place ain't joking. Hard to find fresh veggies, but they had some. Peach and Strawberry Sweet Tea were great, though definitely sweet. Peach was slightly more refreshing for what was to come. Cornbread (APP, $9, 5/5) - Some of the best cornbread all around. Big but moist with decent crumbling, and so good with homemade strawberry jam. Cornerstone of the meal here. It's BIG so you can definitely share. Somehow it was even better the next day(?!) Sweet T's Fried Shrimp (APP, $19, 5/5) - Perfectly breaded and fried golden brown without being too heavy, this one was surprisingly delicious with the dips. Very good reco from our server. Fresh Baby Kale, Pear, and Goat Cheese Salad (APP, $14, 4/5) - Very much needed some sprinkling of greens. Pretty good though portion could be a bit larger. Catfish Nuggets (APP, $16, 3/5) - This one we didn't care too much for. Bit salty, one-dimensional. Stone Ground Cheddar Cheese Grits (APP, $10, 5/5) - ROCKET SHIP! This was literally the BEST GRITS I've ever eaten, and I've eaten enough to fill a bath tub! Wow! It had the perfect level of buttery, robust deep cheddar flavor with bits of crispy bites within, creamy smooth texture, right level of seasoning, and crazy level of addictiveness. I found myself rationing it with every other item on the table. WHAT?! I could write an essay on this one but it is ridiculously good I would come back again and again just to eat this. Grits done well, y'all. Grits done well living his best life, right here. Just writing about it makes me drool. III. SERVICE (5/5) I forgot about service because I was writing about 'em grits but our server lady was pleasant, made great recos, and took our money. So she was good! The place just oozes with neighborly homey charm, and there were repeat diners telling us this here is what's up, so a great sign. I really enjoyed Sweet T's a lot more than I thought I would. Its great southern food, special vibe and attentive service all combine to be a winning neighborly combination here in Teaneck. Show them some love and eat 'em grits. You won't regret it.

The few times I've been here, the food has been consistently good. This was first time having…read morecatfish and grits at this restaurant. I was a little skeptical because there's no gravy. After I tasted my meal I realized it definitely didn't need gravy. The grits were creamy and the fish was golden and crispy. My sister had the yams, mac and cheese and fish. Everything was delish. Service was amazing and the owner is always pleasant. The aesthetic is very chic and classy so it's a nice place to do date night. The cost is comparable to similar restaurants.

Great customer service with freshly made food. The flavors are spot on, also art on the walls are…read morecool. Will continue to go back. Only problem is the parking but food is too good not to go.

Welll .. it is pretty in the inside and it smells great when the food is being jerked in a smoker…read moreBUT it pains me to say I didn't have the best experience. 1 The cashier / server didn't have gloves on and I had to request the be put on. 2 the food I ordered was bland (rice n pease dry, cabbage bland, vegan patty was ok & the fritters had the most seasoning) 3 an item I ordered wasn't placed in my bag and I should've checked while I was there. I really wanted the cleanliness and flavor to match the prettiness of the establishment. Maybe in Nj it's common but I'm not from here

We went to Kanoon for my mom's birthday and we had a wonderful time. They did a little show in the…read morekitchen area which was really fun. The presentation of the food was excellent as well with a smoke show. The food was incredible too. I followed the reviews and got the smoked chicken which was a great choice. We also got the ribs and brisket. I definitely liked the brisket more than the ribs in case you are looking to make a choice. I got their special fries and I absolutely loved them. They were so lemony and garlicky. They have sauces that they serve with the food and some that are on the table as well. I think the sauces are definitely necessary. The meat is delicious but mildly seasoned. I live a bit far and I loved the food so much that I got brisket and smoked chicken to go as well. The brisket makes such an amazing sandwich with some sriracha aioli and cheese. The service was excellent throughout. We were seated immediately and everything was taken care of efficiently.

We have been dying to make it here and so glad we did finally! There is a small parking lot to the…read moreside of the restaurant otherwise it's street parking (all free parking). We arrived on a Saturday the place was absolutely packed but we were seated within about 5 minutes. We were seated right near the smokers and it was so cool to watch them prepare each dish. The presentation here is phenomenal as is the quality of all the meat here. A fresh salad with oil was brought complimentary to the table and it was delicious. We ordered the Buffalo smoked chicken wings and Baba-Ghanoj for appetizers. The chicken wings were so tender that as you picked them up the meat literally fell off the bone! The sauce was subtle but had a nice Buffalo kick at the end. The baba-ghanoj was served cold and was perfect with a little sprinkle of salt. The fresh pitas paired perfectly with it. I'm glad I did my research on this spot as everyone recommended the fresh mint lemonade. Wow amazing and refreshing I love that it came out as a slushy like consistency. I could easily drink them all day and they're probably amazing to eat outside in the warmer months and enjoy. We each ordered the meat platters in 1lb portions which are served with fresh smoked rice that is so good and filling. I wanted the beef shank but sadly they were out and ordered the smoked beef short rib. They served everything on a platter for us which the presentation I must say is outstanding . My boyfriend ordered the smoked brisket and it was so tender and flavorful he kept saying "it's terrible you won't like it because he didn't want to share it at all LOL". We had no room for dessert but I cannot wait to return for our next dinner date night! I would definitely give it 4/5 stars. Nothing was terrible the only complaints I had is once we were seated and our order was taken our server asked if we want appetizers first which we said yes and everything came out at once. Which is fine not terrible just our table was packed and hard to eat. Additionally once our food came out it was hard to get anyone's attention for more drinks but it was no too much of an issue that it ruined the night as they were definitely way too busy and seemed to be short staffed. I definitely want to return and check out the rest of their menu. I highly recommend making the trip to Kanoon!

First time trying Culcha. I called ahead for my order as there's only 2 seats inside so I knew we…read morecouldn't eat there. Ordered 2 oxtail meals, 2 fried chicken meals, a chicken pasta, order of plantains & 2 detox drinks. The chicken pasta was good; it was definitely the best tasting out of what we ordered. The chicken wasn't cut off of the bone as I had expected it to be but, once I pulled everything apart & mixed it all together, it was tasty. The oxtail was just ok, not the flavoring I'm used to but edible. Because the oxtail gravy was poured over the rice (on all dishes), the rice wasn't the best either; cabbage was fine. The fried chicken had no flavor surprisingly & wasn't crispy. I wasn't able to sub the rice for french fries which may have made the meal better. Plantains only included 5 pieces but they tasted fine. Detox drinks tasted as expected. I mentioned I called my order in - it took a total of 44 minutes from the time I placed the call to when the food was ready, just to give an idea of how long it takes to make your food so, don't show up early!

Culcha Caribbean Cuisine 183 Belmont Ave…read more Haledon, NJ 07508 Pina Colada Oxtail Beff Patty Oxtail with Mac and Cheese Jerk Chicken You may be present be in Haledon NJ, but as soon as you explore this Jamaican cuisine you will feel as if you are dining on the island of Jamaica. Owner Ralston, Manager Bianca and the cooks welcomed me into their take out restaurant where I indulged in a variety of homemade dishes. Pina Colada : The frozen, slushy drink with a splash of rum chilled me to the core. It was quite refreshing; and if you are under 21, you can always have a virgin pina colada. Oxtail Beff Patty: This patty was stuffed with both tender oxtail and beef while the flaky, outer crust had a light crunch. Oxtail with Mac and Cheese: Of course, I can never get enough oxtail, which is why I couldn't resist having it as a platter. The macaroni and cheese was loaded with cheddar and quite cheesy. Jerk Chicken: The juicy jerk chicken has the perfect combination of fire and heat. You can never get enough jerk sauce with one of my favorite Jamaican entrees. Feel free to lavishly pour the jerk sauce on the entire plate; and save room for the cabbage. As a bonus, this location also has a Jamaican market where you can purchase freshly made juices, frozen beef patties, and homemade ice cream with unique flavors ranging from coconut to grapenut. As another bonus, there is a fancy dining area with a bar and lounge. Feel free to show up for date night or the room can be rented out as an event space for parties, anniversaries or other memorable events. I had a truly great experience exploring this take out spot. When I next return, I'm spicing it up to explore the fancy dining hall. #Culcha #caribbeancuisine #jamaicanfood #pinacolada #patty #oxtailbeefpatty #jerkchicken #eats #foodreview #localspots #njfoodie #foodstagram

Tried their oxtail with the rice and peas and mac n cheese. Oxtail were super tender and delicious…read more Definitely one of the better ones I've had and the best in the area. Rice was tasty too. Mac n cheese was solid. Hope this place gets a full on restaurant at some point. We'll be coming back for more oxtail and to try the fried chicken.

This is a ghost kitchen and it's absolutely delicious. You can order pick up or have it delivered…read morethrough any of the major apps. The ox Hill was fall off the bone tender and the flavor was delicious. The portions are huge. You can't go wrong with anything here, it's southern food and it is amazing.