Heard about this spot on TikTok yesterday and my wife and I happen to be in the area today so we stopped by... So glad we did. We had a 10 out of 10 experience. The young lady on the register gave us great customer service. She was friendly and welcoming, and super helpful. The owner was in the building. He was greeting customers coming out to the front checking on us great hospitality. But the food... They were busy and we still got our food with within 15 minutes. Everything was hot and fresh, but even more than that it was all delicious. We live about 40 minutes away and we plan to be back regularly. read more

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**Sorry no pics Items ordered: Turkey wings, Mac & cabbage Catfish (grilled), Mac & yams Grilled chicken sandwich and fries Fried chicken wings Honey butter cornbread Sweet potato pie Carrot cake Only items that I would not order again chicken wings were way too salty. Turkey wings had the perfect edible skin but that crisp sacrificed the tenderness of the meat. It ate like white meat. Cabbage was not what I expected after seeing reviews and IG videos. Everything else was not bad, not good but decent if you choose not to cook for a day. Service as described in previous is GREAT! And it is more of a to-go place but inviting. I've been wanting to try...we have! The catfish I would go back for. It was not overly breaded nor overly seasoned. And the grill still has a good crunch to it. Give them a try and let us know what you think! read more

First time trying this spot and I can Honestly say I expected More from the food it wasn't Bad but it also wasn't Great. The Atmosphere and Customer Service was on point though I Must say First time trying this spot and I can Honestly say I expected More from the food it wasn't Bad but it also wasn't Great. The Atmosphere and Customer Service was on point though read more

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I have been meaning to get to this spot for over a year now. I'm on the phone while the person on the other end was walking in to get a platter. So guess what? The next day...I pulled up!! LET'S GO!! . Where I am: @bbukitchen . Location Reviewed: 6131 Highbridge Rd, Bowie M.D. . Items Reviewed: STAMP!! Their Grilled Jerk Salmon Sub ($16.99 with grilled salmon, jerk sauce, peppers, onions, tomatoes, & lettuce on a bed of fries). I got this because a customer came in, & was adamant about ordering this!! Thick, meaty, & mildly spicy!! STAMP!! Their 3 Wings Entree ($14.99 with 3 whole wings drizzled with their signature Boss Sauce, mac n cheese, & greens). I'm siced that I got crispy, whole wings with a tangy sweet BOSS Sauce, with LIKE THAT well seasoned greens, & DELICIOUS mac!! STAMP!! Their Jumbo Shrimp Entree ($14.99 fried shrimp, with sweet potatoes, & cabbage). Plenty of shrimp, fried to perfection, LIKE THAT sweet-sweet potatoes, & the cabbage was DELICIOUS!! STAMP!! Their Fruit Punch ($2.99). Sweet Kool Aid Sweet, but tasty!! . Customer Service: On Point . Parking: Decent. . Recommendations: Get that sub, shrimp, & wings!! . Accessibility: It's is wheelchair friendly, & it's differently abled persons friendly. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews read more

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I ordered a couple of sandwiches for carry out. The jerked salmon sub was very good but too salty. However, the regular salmon was just right. Also, the fries very good but overly salted. Ordering online was very easy and the customer service at pick up was great. The inside seemed cool with a couple of seats but this would be a carry out only place for most because of limited space. The prices are a little higher than other carry outs, but the quality is higher, so no complaint. I need to order other items and update this review. I will be back and would not hesitate to recommend BBU, just ask them to go light on the salt. read more

Bowie had their first restaurant week recently, and I took that as an opportunity to try somewhere new. I'm trying to remember what used to be in this space... It's right next to Blvck Cow that used to be Mi Hacienda, a spot my friends and I frequented almost too much haha. There was a sign outside with all of the selections. When I stepped inside, the lady behind the counter treated me, and I happily sang along to the MJB that was playing. I saw that they had a few seats and a fridge full of jugs of juice. I knew I wanted the turkey leg, but I had to know what the best sides were. I decided on the collards and mac & cheese with my turkey leg. It took about 15 minutes and I was on my way. When I got home, I really enjoyed the food I got. Loved the seasoned turkey legs, and the flavor of the collards was nice. Many places make it too salty and that wasn't the case here, so that was a delight. Mac and cheese was good, but probably the lowest part of the meal... as I said, still good. There's plenty more on the menu to try, so I'll have to return. They've been on my radar, but I'm glad Restaurant Week motivated me to finally go. read more

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The oxtail smash burger was mouthwateringly delicious. The turkey wings were also delicious. The sides were also on point. Definitely need to go again and highly recommend. Very friendly service as well. read more

I really wanted to like this spot, but unfortunately, my experience was a huge letdown. I ordered through Uber Eats for myself and a friend, and basically everything I got was overcooked. * The hush puppies were dry and tough. * The wing flats with the boss sauce had good flavor, but they were dried out. * The fried whiting was dry as well. * The cabbage was completely inedible. * The French fries tasted stale. By the time I went through my order, I had to scrap the whole thing and order a completely different meal that evening. The only thing I didn't try were the collard greens--but given the rest, I didn't have high hopes. To be fair, the food did arrive quickly, but I can only assume it was already cooked earlier and left sitting under a heat lamp all day. There was no freshness at all, just tough, dried-out food that was hard to eat. Sadly, this was my first and last time ordering from here. Definitely won't be ordering again. read more

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This is some good southern cooking right here. Everything was amazing. The honey cornbread tastes like a dessert, like cinnamon cake. The greens were cooked to perfection. The grilled catfish was amazing. The hush puppies were so flavorful. And of course the DMV favorite fried chicken wings with the Mumbo sauce. Amazing. You can get your food yo go or grab a table. Stop by to enjoy this good old southern yumminess! read more

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My friend and I were looking for somewhere local to order since I can't get out. They hadn't tried this place before, and I couldn't remember why I told myself not to order from here again. Well...now I have another reason. I ended up with soggy fried pork chops. He liked the collard greens that came with my platter so I'll give it a few stars for that. Otherwise the whiting, the two sides he ordered (potato salad and dry cabbage), the tiny pieces of corn bread, and the pork chops were a NO! What a waste of money. I needed to post so I could remember and same my money. read more

BBU Kitchen - Soggy Fried Pork Chops - Soul Food Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

My husband a whiting dinner on Friday. And I must say it was not good at all. The whole dinner had no seasoning of any sort and the green beans were somewhat soggy. Usually, we buy dinners from them, and they are pretty good. read more

The fried fish taste old, dry and lack seasoning. No taste at all. The Mac n cheese and greens are good

I visited B.B.U Kitchen in Bowie, MD on a Friday night and had an absolutely terrible experience from start to finish. I ordered the 10-piece party wings, greens, and mac & cheese. When my food finally came out (after a long wait), I noticed immediately that my wings were all drums -- no flats at all. I went back to the counter because this is not standard and has never been an issue at any other restaurant. The cashier told me to wait and went to get a "superior." When he came out, he never introduced himself, never said hello, and never acknowledged me as a customer. He just stood there with his hands in his pockets staring at me. I explained calmly that I received all drums instead of the usual half-and-half that comes with a 10-piece order everywhere else. His response was, "What do you want me to do about it?" I told him I wanted the flats that were supposed to come with my order and that he could take the drums back. He then told me they "don't have any flats" and that "that's how the store sold it to him, so that's how I was going to have to take it." He flat-out refused a refund and instead offered me a discount to order something else. Why would I spend more money when I already paid for a meal I was unhappy with? He then pointed out that he was the owner and said he "was not about to lose money on this order." That statement alone says everything you need to know about how this business treats its customers. Between the extremely long wait time, the incorrect order, the rude and dismissive attitude, and the refusal to make things right, this was one of the worst customer service experiences I've had. Do not support this business. They clearly do not care about customer satisfaction at all. read more

BBU Kitchen - All DRUMS!!!!! No flats! - Soul Food Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

I've been hearing about this place, so I took a chance and ordered. I did order delivery, and I must say the food still arrived hot and fresh. I ordered smothered pork chops with yams and cabbage. The pork chops, although cooked and seasoned well, were absolutely not smothered. If you look at the pics, the gravy was very thin, and barely any on there. I am used to a thicker gravy and for them to be...SMOTHERED. So for that, i'd have to give the chops a 8/10. The yams were my favorite! 10/10 great texture, and sweet like i like. The cabbage wasn't too bad. A little on the blander side, but nothing some hot sauce didn't fix. 7/10. And lastly the mac&cheese....there are many different styles of mac and I wasn't mad at this one. If you're looking for creamy, with a cheese pull, this one isn't for you. But, it was still seasoned well and had a good taste to it. 7.5/10. B.B.U. is a welcomed addition to the area. I will def be back to try other menu items soon. read more

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We ordered smothered chicken that had been smothered with beef gravy because it was dark brown and Mac and cheese where the cheese was only on top and drier than a Sahara dessert. I had chicken wings with feathers all over it, meaning they were not thoroughly cleaned. The greens and cabbage were the only thing appetizing. Get a new cook or new recipe To top it off we ate inside and had to get our meal from the counter, whereas another non-black patron walked in and had their meals brought to them. WOW! read more

Second review- The fried chicken was wonderful. I also had the corn bread. I noticed it had cinnamon in it. Not sure if that is an authentic ingredient but it was good. The shrimp were a little salty. Everything else was good. read more

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Came to this unexpected but I'm glad that I came. I had the whole wings (w/mambo sauce) meal with Mac/Cheese and Candied Yams. The meal was so good and it was worth the price. The place was a welcoming environment. It's definitely a place that I'll be coming back to in the near future. read more

BBU Kitchen - Soul Food Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

I wasn't headed to BBU Kitchen, but because Texas Roadhouse doesn't open until 3, I quickly pivoted. My godson and I were meeting up for lunch and we decided to check it out. So, the ambiance isn't anything particularly special. It's a small establishment with about 4-5 tabletops of two seats per table, but I appreciated the backdrop where the menu was posted on the wall. Essentially, the menu was giving southern style cooking - a lot of it. There was a plethora of appetizers including salmon nuggets, multiple types of chicken, and shrimp, hushpuppies and fries. The menu was chicken, fish and I think I even saw pork chops. We landed on the fried chicken wings appetizers. The wings were fried to perfection! Crispy on the outside, seasoned well, and juicy on the inside. The boss sauce was just meh. I got the fried whiting dinner with cabbage and potato salad. Godson got the fried catfish with greens and mac and cheese. My fish and his were fried to perfection. I think BBU has the fried aspect on lock. My whiting had quite a few bones, and his had none. Still, I really enjoyed it and we each had one piece left to bring home. The sides were overall good. The mac and cheese, greens and potato salad were especially tasty. The cabbage paled in comparison. It was Godson's birthday, so I asked him to pick a dessert. He went for the apple pie, which he compared to an amped up version of a McDonald's apple pie. Then, the owner came over and gifted him a slice of the double chocolate cake. (Can't write about that because we were so full, he opted to save it for later.) My nitpicky self would recommend providing a larger napkin - eating fried food with cocktail napkins can really get messy. Still, I am going to stick with my 4-star rating because the woman at the register and the owner were really nice, checking in on us often. Service goes a long way... read more

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My issue is that if I am paying three additional dollars for all flats, I expect all flats, not three drums. So, that's my first issue. My issue is that I ordered online. And the online photo for mashed potatoes, the potatoes have gravy on them. So, after I noticed that my potatoes did not have gravy, I re-entered the store, explained that i based the decision to purchase the potatoes off of the picture, and just asked for a side. They gave me aside, but not before explaining that I didn't order the potatoes with gravy. Whatever. Not a big deal. Let's get into the food itself: MASHED POTATOES AND GRAVY: the star of the show actually ended up being the mashed potatoes and gravy. I'm not going to hold you, they are very good in a different kind of way. The combination really works, and I really think that they are the perfect combination of smooth and lumpy. Mac & Cheese: I try not to go too crazy when judging macaroni and cheese, because everybody makes it so differently. I don't think I would order this again, but it wasn't terrible. It just wasn't how I like it. It definitely tastes like it's made with Velveeta. For those who that matters to. Lol. Greens: I liked the greens, but I wish they had meat in them. They are definitely definitely on the more bitter side, but I like mine a little bit bitter. Honey cornbread: I think this cornbread made me like honey less. It just tasted like a piece of cornbread that had been heavily brushed with a honey glaze. It wasn't soggy, but it also wasn't memorable and wasn't very good. Wings: SIGHHHHHHHH. They were fine. I like the Mumbo sauce. Reminds me of this grocery store we used to get wings at in high school in Missouri. But they weren't well done or really crispy and again... not all flats. I'd come back just for the mashed potatoes and gravy, tho. read more

BBU Kitchen - 10 Party Wings w/ 2 Sides - Soul Food Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

I visited here and ordered the chicken, fish and shrimp platter with mac and cheese. The meats were good and well seasoned. 3 whole wings, 3 pieces of catfish and 4 jumbo shrimp, excellent. The sides mac and cheese and potato salad were too desired. Lack seasonings and mac and cheese was dry. The other meal; wings with macaroni, cheese and greens, and mashed potato with gravy. The chicken was good but sides were just ok. The person who took our order was friendly and sold the items to purchase but the reality, the sides can use some help. read more

Everything I ordered was so good. The owner and the hostess provided great service and advice on what to order. I'll definitely be back. (I asked for the mac just in case it was too heavy ) read more

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The prices are high. Out of 1-10, I give them 4. Cabbage had no taste. Prices are too high I would suggest making prices more affordable and use seasons that are not so bland. Give them at least one chance to support their business. read more

The oxtail Smashburger was amazing!! The bun is buttery and soft. The oxtail is freshly made and so melt in your mouth the burger with the cheese had nice pull. I will be back for the next special. read more

BBU Kitchen - The Oxtail Smash Burger was fire!! - Soul Food Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

It's cool, it's a "fast" casual restaurant where you can call in/pickup, takeout or order and sit at one of their 2 seater tables. The portion size is good the shrimp and mashed potatoes were seasoned well, the catfish and mac n cheese were just ok. read more

BBU Kitchen - Fried Fish and Shrimp Dinner w/ 2 Sides(catfish) - Soul Food Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

Very glad I found this place today. I wanted soul food for dinner but didn't feel like driving to my normal spot. I found this place in my neighborhood. The service was good and friendly. I ordered smothered fried chicken with dark gravy mac n cheese and yams. So the jury is out on if I will return. I was elated that a black owned restaurant is now in the neighborhood. However the Mac and cheese wasn't to my liking and that is ok. It was very close. Mashed potatoes too lumpy yams just ok gray way too salty chicken was burnt and chicken leg was still pink inside--not done. Every cook doesn't cook like my grandma and that's ok. I just don't know if this was a one time thing or the norm. read more

BBU Kitchen - Smothered fried chicken over mashed potatoes yams mac - Soul Food Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

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What a pleasant surprise! Close by and hungry on a Sunday night I see this new spot that I was unaware of popup on my Doordash. Familiar with their other location clear across town, I ordered on faith from this new one. Mmm mmm good! The Salmon Sub is my new favorite. With a simple combination o salmon and seasoned peppers on a fluffy, buttery bun this sammich was hearty and super satisfying to eat. The french fries were the bomb too. I can't wait to check out the rest of the menu! read more

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First time and last patronizing this establishment! Customer service and management awful! The food I was served is was unacceptable! Chicken was salty and fish was over cooked and fried in old grease! read more

BBU Kitchen - Old Bay wings & Whiting Chicken and Fish Platter - Soul Food Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

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Execution of fried foods need to be done while being mindful of NOT overcooking. Golden brown is ideal! The unrecognizable burned/overcooked meats/seafoods is undesirable, and so unpalatable. Today's Fried Shrimp (batter fried) were cooked to the point of the batter taking on an entity of its own, making it difficult to determine shrimp from hardened batter chunks. While the Fried Pork Chops were also dipped in a covering, they must have browned way before the chops were done, and this created a burned (charred) appearance, quite salty, and not a good taste at all. Six chops were trashed! It is quite possible that seated service is better than what goes over the curb. Delivery was timely but needs to match those foods advertised online. Attached is a photo of the delivered meals. Compare the advertised Fried Pork Chop Sandwich with the photo below. Surprise, surprise! read more

BBU Kitchen - Is this the new blackened pork chops? Advertised as Fried Pork Chop Sandwich - Soul Food Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

Similarly to South Pride Seafood, I was really looking forward to trying South Pride Seafood after hearing so many great things and being a fan of Soul Food, but unfortunately, the experience didn't quite live up to the hype for me. The wings were a bit tough and not as tender as I'd hoped--definitely not the melt-in-your-mouth experience I was expecting. As for the mac & cheese, it just didn't have the creamy, flavorful richness that I associate with a good soul food dish. It felt like the "soul" was missing from this soul food. That said, I can see why others enjoy it--perhaps it was just an off day. I'm open to trying it again and hoping for a better experience, but for now, it's a bit of a letdown compared to other spots I've tried. read more

Good food. Good sides. I went to another spot further down Annapolis Rd, but the condiments were prepackaged garbage and the sides were poop. This place gets it. Cornbread is hittin' hittin'. My daughter loved her po-boy. My wings were in point. Go. read more

The greens from here were delicious. I will definitely order from them again. If you don't plan to eat there, I would order the food before going there, it takes awhile for them to prepare the food. read more

Please take your time on Mac n cheese. Yesterday it tasted old and the cheese wast even finished baking, noodles wasn't cooked all the way

So glad we finally have a real soul food spot in bowie. The wings were fried perfectly, and the greens were seasoned to perfection. I took off one star because the candied yams weren't the best. I'll definitely return to see what other goodies they have on the menu read more

BBU Kitchen - 10 Party Wings w/ 2 Sides - Soul Food Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

I really wanted to like this place. I went based upon the review. Influences must be paid to provide positive feedback. This place is absolutely horrible. We ordered the chicken wing combo with macaroni and cheese, collard green and yams. We also ordered a whitening and chicken combo with green beans and cabbage. Every piece of chicken was covered in feathers. How lazy must the cook be leave the chicken fully covered in feathers. Not just one or two but covered in the long bristles. Secondly the chicken was soggy not from condensation but because it was cooked long enough. Lastly the seasoning left a lot to be desired. The cabbage had the strangest taste. I can't even guess what that was. It was absolutely disgusting. The macaroni and cheese was extra cheesy but had absolutely no flavor. The sweet potatoes were some of the worst I have ever tasted. The were semi hard and the only thing I could taste was cinnamon. This food is not prepared with care, love or by someone who really knows soulfood. The strings beans had the same odd taste as the green beans. They only thing that was just okay were the collard greens. They weren't good but just okay. We wasted $78.00 because we threw all of that garbage in the trash. This restaurant is all hype and no substance. I don't know who is preparing the food but fish has so many bones it was inedible. This restaurant is all hype and no substance. Do yourself a favor and skip it. read more

Been seeing a lot of hype about this spot so I decided to give it a try whale let's just say I was not impressed. The pictures on here are absolutely beautiful but once you actually get the food, it looks nothing like it and it taste even I'll just say not to my liking Fish was pretty dark pork chop didn't really look like a pork chop way too big gravy was really thin and the flavor just was not there. I get it. You can't make everyone happy, but I'd eat rubys over this. Not to mention the attitude they don't like constructive criticism here they always come back with something snappy blaming someone else. sorry, no Photo hubby was quick to put it in the trash. read more

The food was good. it could've been great if there was less salt... I will go again, but this truly tasted like Southern Cuisine right here in MD!!! Large portion of Smothered Pork Chops, Cabbage with yellow rice and gravy.. read more

BBU Kitchen - Smothered Pork Chops with Cabbage and Yellow rice - Soul Food Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

Online ordering was quick and intuitive. Our orders were ready in no time and the food was wonderfully southern!

The catfish is delicious. I would continue to support this business. The space is small, it would be nice to see them grow. The service was good - I called in my order and it was ready when I walked inside. read more

Let me first say that I've been a returning customer to BBU Kitchen almost every weekend since they have opened in Bowie. On May 17, 2025, I ordered 2 catfish sandwiches and 1 grilled catfish dinner. We get the catfish ALL THE TIME! This time, the catfish (fried & grilled) was awful. The texture was really off, and tasted spoiled. In addition, the coating was coming off the fish, and the fish had no taste. I called to the manager to let them know of my experience and was told "I've been cooking it for a 1/2 hr and I don't see any difference." I stated you may have been cooking it, but have you tried tasting it. Long story short, he told me that I could come either next week or the following week to get a replacement. I decided to take him up on this today. I called and again spoke with the manager. I reminded him of our conversation and asked could I get the replacement today; he said yes. When I went to tell him which replacement dinner I was choosing, he told me "Oh no, we can replace the protein, but not the sides." I told him when I dumped the meals, I also trashed the sides (mac & cheese & greens). He said that I didn't mention the sides. If I don't trust the meat, why would I eat the sides?! He again stated that I would have to pay for the sides; to which I replied "I'm not going to go back & forth with you about 2 sides. If that's the kind of customer service that you provide, I'd rather not eat here at all", and I hung up. How much could the business have lost with providing a weekly customer 2 sides to make up for the $40+ order that was bad?! He lost an every weekend customer for $9.98; I hope it was worth it, because I will not be returning to BBU Kitchen. read more

I finally made it !!! Well kinda I've been searching & craving and when this place showed up because the only place I knew of was Ruby's southern kitchen & I've had them before! & NOT all soul food tastes the same so I waited and waited lol. Today I was determined I found them on UberEats!! My Carrier was nice and the Food was FLAVORFUL !!! ... whatever batter & seasonings they use is perfect don't change NOTHING!!!.. I got the Fried Pork Chops (comes with 2 thick thick chops bone-in with the extra Meat on it !! Yummmz ), Cabbage & Mac & Cheese!!...back to the FLAVORFUL description lol, the pork chops were cooked perfect it was seasoned and the outside was crunchy and crispy STILL after a 35 minute ride and no reheating or sogginess!! I was crushing the chop it was soo good , the Mac and cheese was good and fresh!! It wasn't overpowering with cheese it had a great balance and the crispy edges were hidden at the bottom it tastes like grandma or auntie made it! And the cabbage had kick and wasn't light skinned so somebody cooked it in beef broth or something!! It was flavorful. EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS DOWN TO THE BONE. I'd DEFINITELY COME BACK!! My mama even said it's got some really good flavor !! So so so good They did this food riiight!!.. So we will return!! Thank you BBU for NOT skimping on Food Quality or Flavor you gotta customer here!! read more

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