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    Beyond Soul

    3.9 (23 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Samah I.

    Beyond Soul was BEYOND PERFECT. All food is zabiha halal, flavorful to the max, soft, tender and juicyyyyyy and the owner is super sweet. The spot is inside a supermarket and there is one large table to enjoy your meal albeit a bit low but hey the more hole in the wall a place, the better the food and the food was indeed mindblowingly good. The BBQ ribs were cut up into pieces which made it so easy to consume and the meat was tender and soft. This was a chunky cow thank god because there was plenty of meat on the bone. I usually hate fat and always take it off but I ate it ALL because it was all just too delicious. It was melt in your mouth and I didn't mind its presence one bit. The BBQ sauce was actually perfect, not too barbecuey and not too sweet. Excellent. Excellent. This Mac and cheese was one of my favorites amongst the plethora of soul food spots I've visited in the past and the Rasta pasta was SPICYYYYY and I LOVED IT. Best Rasta pasta I've had! Got it with some jerk chicken and it was a flavor overload. Chicken was juicy and there was a generous helping over it overtop. The potato salad was a texture I had never seen before, almost puréed which was so intriguing. Even the parmesan fries were killer. Fantastic flavor on everything. I loved how thoughtfully everything was packaged. To prevent any spillage of my potato salad into my Mac or my ribs, there was a piece of parchment paper placed atop and every container was wrapped with plastic wrap to keep it closed. And as I mentioned before my ribs were cut off for easy eating so the extra little step was absolutely noted and appreciated. Open in NYC!!!! Until then I'll be dreaming about the day I can return.

    Fish with Mac and Cheese and Cabbage
    Josh B.

    Great place, saw their mobile offering at the JC July 4th event and will try to learn their whereabouts in the future. Sweet tea was great on this hot day. Yes, the fried fish and mac-and-cheese were great, as expected, but perhaps the cabbage was the best item. It definitely has a secret ingredients or two.

    Soup
    Heidi P.

    I came here for the first time and got a soup. (It was a surprise food item that was purchased ahead of time) The soup was very flavorful and really tasty. It was one of the most flavorful soups I've had in a long time. The soup doesn't look great in the photo, but it's definitely made with love. I'll definitely come back and try a plate!

    Lamb chops / Mac and cheese / yams/ potato salad
    Paul M.

    There are so many ways I wanted to approach writing this review. I decided to make it both short and to the point, but also lengthy and detailed--because why not have the best of both worlds? So, here's my short and to-the-point version: **THE FOOD IS SO GOOD YOU'RE GOING TO WANT TO KIDNAP THE OWNER!** Now, I'm in no way advocating for the abduction of anyone. But in case you do get inspired by the food and decide to go through with it, I have a kitchen you can use as part of your plan--just don't forget to bring me back a plate! Alright, this portion is for those who don't mind reading about my full experience. To everyone else, thank you for stopping by! Now that they've left, let's dive in! Upon entering, I was greeted by a wonderfully happy and polite woman who asked if I was there for a pickup order. I said, "Order!" You know, because I'm not one to turn down a delicious meal. The menu itself is vast, but the first item that caught my eye was lamb chops! The smells wafting from the kitchen had me looking over the menu as if it were a magical scroll. I thought, "I don't know what that is, but I need to have it!" So, I focused and ordered lamb chops with mac and cheese, yams, and a side of potato salad. As I waited, I watched person after person walk in, and the same polite woman greeted everyone with warmth. I thought to myself, "Dang, I really hope this food tastes as good as she is nice!" To my surprise, I later learned that this delightful woman, who was bagging food, taking orders, and greeting everyone, is none other than the owner! Talk about multitasking--she's like the superhero of soul food! Now, onto the food! I took a bite of the lamb first, and let me tell you, it was so well cooked that I could practically hear it whispering sweet nothings in my ear. Seriously, I had six--yes, six!--lamb chops to feast on. Next up were the yams. Man, let me tell you, I took a forkful of yams, and it transported me back to my grandma in her smock and wig, standing at the stove on Thanksgiving. I half expected her to pop out and ask if I wanted seconds! Then came the mac and cheese and potato salad. The taste of the food took me back to my childhood, reminding me of the meals my mom or grandma used to make. This right here was soul food--food that speaks to you when you eat it. It's made with the passion and love of nurturing whoever dares to indulge in it. If you want some good food that speaks to your soul, don't walk--RUN--to "Beyond Soul Food." This place truly explains the difference between soul food and Southern food with the love and care she puts into every dish. After all, good food is like a good friend: it lifts your spirits and leaves you wanting more!

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    The Mac & yams are pretty good but that last time I ordered fish it was fried extremely hard and inedible just a lot of crunch & no meat .

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    the people that answer the phone and at the counter when you arrive there is very rude and disrespectful

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    The food is Absolutely Divine! The quality, flavor and freshness are extraordinary! Kudos chef and thank you for feeding my soul...

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    Very tasty & their blue berry mint lemonade was so good as well ! It inspired me to make my own at home !!! 10/10 recommend

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    waited 40 min for a 6 pc wings order. haven't tasted the food but that in itself is a bad start

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    Woooow I love the oxtail Rasta pasta and the salmon Rasta pasta I love it thank you soooo much to the chef!!!!

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