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    Austin G.

    "Best fries in the city" is what one reviewer said of Bird's Kitchen. Served hot and with crunch, Miss Birdie's fries are darn good. So is her crab cake. Located in Ward 7's Civic Betterment neighborhood, Bird's Kitchen is worth the drive. Park along the street and walk into the no-frills, takeout-only restaurant. Likely, you'll meet Miss Birdie (the co-owner and chef). Her story is inspiring. (She wants to encourage more foot traffic in the neighborhood.) And her food homemade. She sells turkey burgers, hamburgers, crab cake with no filling, banana pudding, lemonade. It's all fresh and made to order. If you're craving home cooking, head to Bird's Kitchen.

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    Arielle H.

    Black owned carry out in DC that is truly a hidden gem. The flavors with the food & homemade teas are amazing. As soon as you walk in, you are greeted by Auntie Bird herself , with a smile and positive energy. You can tell the food is made with love & passion. The crabcake sandwhich has 0 filler !! & that SAUCY SAYCE is SPECIAL ...I'd put it on everything !!

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    Shonta' H.

    This establishment is small. It is an order and take to go spot. It's cute though. We served promptly. Service was outstanding! I even had a laugh with Sheena. LoL! The menu is limited to a few items. My husband said, "The crab cake is good. It's well seasoned." He compared it to a place we've been going to for over 20 years and he said, "Bird's Kitchen is a very close 2nd." All in all, this is a good food spot.

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    The Thanksgiving turkey burger was unique and really flavorful, with the onions and peppers cooked in the patty and the cranberry topping.

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    Spiced Black - Grilled chicken, mango salsa, kale, spinach, red bell peppers, bbq chick peas, plantains

    Spiced Black

    (231 reviews)

    $$

    Our community needed this establishment. The food is not only delicious but healthy. There are so…read moremany options. My favorite is the yellow rice, collard greens, sweet potatoes, and 1/2 shrimp and 1/2 barbecue chicken. I have also fell in love with the cucumber lemonade drink and tropical fruit punch. They give you a generous portion. My daughter and I make a trip once a week. I will be trying something new the next time I go. The service and ambience is excellent. The food is like a party in your mouth! I highly recommend Spiced Black.

    If Chipotle had a soulful, culturally rich cousin... it would be Spice Black. Period…read more I've been seeing this place all over social media, so when I found myself in the area, I had to see what the hype was about. First off, parking is easy. It's in a shopping center, so nothing stressful there, and the restaurant itself is easy to spot. Walking in, the first thing I noticed was how clean, polished, and classy everything looked. Even though it was busy, it didn't feel chaotic. The staff immediately greeted me and asked if it was my first time which I appreciated. They didn't just rush me through the line; they actually took time to explain the menu, how the bowls are built, and offered samples. That alone made the experience feel welcoming and intentional. Now let's get into the FOOD. Everything looked fresh. They have about four rice options (which is already a win), and I went with the pineapple coconut rice. For my protein, I chose grilled chicken, but they also offer shrimp, salmon, and even a mushroom option for vegetarians and honestly, the mushrooms looked so good I almost switched. For my added sides, I kept it simple because I really wanted to taste everything. Collard greens and sweet potatoes. But they also had plantains, and okra....real deal soul food options. Then you get into the fresh toppings. Slaws, carrots, pickled veggies. I kept it light. I finished my bowl with collard green pesto (which intrigued me, and I'm glad I tried it) and added an étouffée sauce over my rice... and listen!!!!! That combo? Chef's kiss. I grabbed a tropical punch juice, and just like everything else, it tasted fresh and well-made. Let me say this clearly: the food is a 10/10. If you're someone who will give Chipotle chance after chance, then you absolutely owe it to yourself to try Spice Black. 10/10. Worth your money. Worth the hype. Worth the experience.

    Kenny's KALE - Mixed drink and taco meal

    Kenny's KALE

    (100 reviews)

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    Just the Black-owned healthy food spot I've been looking for in the Temple Hills area…read more Food : 9/10 -- I had the the unCrabaKALE on top of the CranKALE salad and it was out of this world! Whatever seasoning they use is chef's kiss -- I selected garlic as a topping but I could tell there was more going on. The crab meat was warm and perfectly seasoned too. My only note: the 16oz eats more like a side salad than a main dish. For $13 it's competitive with a Sweetgreen or Cava, so next time I'm just sizing up to the 32oz. Service : 8/10 -- The young lady at the register was pleasant and made sure my order was complete. I did wait an extra 5-8 minutes past my 5:55 pickup time, but nothing major. Ambiance : 9/10 -- Not your average salad spot. The vibe is cozy -- think relaxed bar & lounge on a smaller scale. Love that the menu item names are fun and creative, though the menu itself feels a little busy and could be simplified. I'd love to see Kenny Kale franchised on a larger scale someday. Overall: 9/10 -- Kenny Kale is killing it and is def a keeper on my list I found this place and ordered the same day -- that's how excited I was. I'm genuinely thrilled to have a unique, healthy restaurant in the area that isn't another Chipotle, Tropical Smoothie, or..... fried chicken spot that keep getting placed in Black communities instead of diverse, health-forward choices. And did I mention it was black-owned?! lol nonetheless, it's a literal breath of fresh air. I'll definitely be back!

    Stopped into Kenny's Kale to try one of their salads and a drink. They were out of their lemonades…read morefor the day so I went with the CranKale and added shrimp, crab, eggs, cucumber and avacado. Although they were out of the avacado, the salad still tasted fresh.

    Sardi's Pollo A La Brasa

    Sardi's Pollo A La Brasa

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    Even though I have eaten here several times this is the first time I actually made a review of…read moretheir food. Now...I have been kind of lazy last year a little this year and have not actually went inside even though I live less than 10 minutes away from here. So being the hungry lazy woman I am I ordered twice through Grubhub. I always order had dark because besides the wings I don't like white meat just be too dry! The sides plantains which are cooked so well, green beans are so damn good with the garlic and onions!! I've tried usually white rice and black beans or this time I tried the fried chicken rice and beans and things where I messed up. The chicken fried rice was so dry..uggggh they must use the breast meat because it was not good at all. So that was a one and done for me as a side because it sounds so good...but next time try thigh meat or something so it won't be so dry. I also tried the chicken wings and blue cheese which were very good as well. Besides the green beans which will be forever my side I'll try the mashed potatoes next time. And a side of plantains as well! Maybe I'll venture out and try a few other items one day. But for now I'll stick with what I know! A solids 3.75 stars!

    I love Sardi's. It's the perfect spot whether you're grabbing something quick to go or sitting down…read morefor a simple, satisfying meal. Honestly, I'm not sure why the reviews are a little low, because my experience was excellent. I got my chicken straight off the char-broiled rotisserie, and you can literally see everything being cooked. The smell alone pulls you in. The chicken was piping hot, juicy, and perfectly cooked. They let you pick a sauce at the end, but I was so focused on eating the chicken that I completely forgot about the sauce until it was time to throw it away--that's how good it was on its own. I also ordered a side of rice and beans, and you really can't go wrong there. The beans were flavorful, and the rice was fully cooked and not dry or hard. I added Brussels sprouts and carrots, which were phenomenal flavor-wise. There was a little bit too much oil on the vegetables, but the seasoning and taste more than made up for it. This was my first time here, and I would absolutely come back. It's a great option if you're looking for something simple, fresh, and well-done. I thought about that chicken for a whole week afterward and have been wanting to reorder ever since--just not on Uber Eats. This is one of those places you want fresh, straight from the rotisserie. Definitely worth the visit.

    Naked Lunch - jackfruit tacos

    Naked Lunch

    (29 reviews)

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    Ivy City

    We were starving after the ill-fated attempt to Beat the Bomb (See review). Too tired to walk the…read moremile or more for full restaurant fare that didn't require reservations, all the places nearby were just bar food. And though i don't mind bar food...we wanted something else Honestly: didn't even know MoMs had eat-in-store options. I'd only been to the one in White Marsh, and it doesn't Cutting through the store headed to the elevator to the parking garage, we saw "this": the Naked Lunch And thought. Hmmm. Quick. Healthy. Non-bar. Why not? All vegetarian, vegan, lots of raw, veggies,and legumes, grains, and fruit and vegetable juices! Sooo glad we did! 2/4 of us frequent the establishment so we followed their lead I got the moolah bowl and a friend got a juice made of all kinds of fresh stuff. She said it was THE best fresh juices juice she'd ever had. Unfortunately they were out of both avocado and mushrooms, so I subbed brown rice and black beans. LOVED IT They roast the veggies, and just totally mix the greens and toppings n veggies altogether and dump it in a brown box! DELISH AND HUMONGOUS. I literally am on my 3rd meal of it, today! I'm gonna write to the moms in white marsh and ask why "we" don't have the ear in option? Staff: two VERY hard working folk going at it, being patient with us first timers and totally apologetic about the items they were out of (as though it were their fault). A short line started to form behind us and a lady appeared from the rear to help them out. Good to see an establishment recognize a need to come to the aid of other workers to ensure customer satisfaction

    Great healthy option if you're in the area and more affordable than your typical fast casual…read moresweetgreen or cava. Their menus are creative and vegetarian friendly.

    Silvestre Chicken – Suitland

    Silvestre Chicken – Suitland

    (167 reviews)

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    I love me some Silvestre's because it's always a hit. Always full of flavor and they don't skimp…read moreyou on the meat. The employees are patient and professional.I pretty much always order the same thing, mixed fajitas with rice and black beans. The place is clean however the parking lot still sucks but it's better than the old building they had across the street. The food here tastes better than a lot of sit down Mexican restaurants and it's more reasonable. They do have indoor seating if you want to done in. I would recommend calling in your order for faster service, as they do tend to be busy most of the day. I'm not sure if this is a female owned establishment but I only see all women working at this location. They do have an app now - which they didn't before. Remember to order through the app because you can't gain point or rewards using your receipt after a purchase. It seems as if you can only get rewarded for your purchases if you pls e your order through the app.

    After reading the reviews I understand why there are so many negatives about the service. My order…read morewas taken right away and I was told 10 minutes. After 30 minutes later I had to go up to the register and ask the gal that took my order if it was ready. I think she might've been new cause she really didn't know what she was doing. She looked around and read back to me a ticket which was what I ordered. Nobody was calling out order numbers or anything?! Now, if I had not approached the registers and asked about my meal how long would I have had to stand there before someone noticed? I might've been there all day cause no one even acknowledged me at any point in time if those 30 minutes I sat there. The food was very mediocre. Don't waste your money here. Take that drive to a different tex mex place.

    Yellow Bun & Chocolate Kitchen

    Yellow Bun & Chocolate Kitchen

    (38 reviews)

    $$

    Free spacious parking lot. The staff is very open and friendly…read more The food is mouth-watering. I had the shrimp po'boy with broccoli and cheese soup. You get a cupcake with your meal. It was delicious too. Cute inside decor. Black family-owned business. Stop in and give it a try!!! You will not be disappointed.

    I've been about 4 times or so and everything was cool until the last visit. The cashier (at the…read moretime of shift) needs training in greeting customers and speaking with them as they are ordering. We cut our order short because he lacked basic training/sense when speaking to grown women spending money. That was the first time I've brought my mother after I'd been raving about the food which she has had from one of my previous visits. She cut our order short and we left, having to get food and drinks elsewhere. All because of the little boy at the register. That day we ordered the salmon grilled cheese and that is something I actually won't recommend. (Bcuz of that days experience, I wld remove a half star from my rating) But the salmon Philly I've gotten twice and was even better the second time around. I've customized my own brioche breakfast sandwich and it was really good although the chef thought I was crazy for ordering it lmao she did her thing for me tho. Deserts and drank: I've had the strawberry lemonade cupcake (I'm good off that one) Strawberry short cake (yummy but too many little berries makes it mushy and takes away from the cake) Pineapple upside cake (I'm a strawberry girly but this one took the cake!!!! SIMPLY GOOD!!!!) Strawberry lemonade: tried to mix it up but it got better towards the bottom. Still good tho. I love that they bake and not deep fry their foods. I like that they have pescetarian and vegetarian/vegan options available in that area. Quick yummy and preserved fresh. I know the area cuz I'm from there but it's no excuse to lack basic conversational skills ie greeting customers next in line. U don't stare at me and say u was waiting for us to order after WE GREETED YOU. It can't be a Gen Z stare thing. I blame it on lack of common sense. Training in customer service is my main suggestion. The rest of the staff has been pretty great!

    Bird's Kitchen - salad - Updated May 2026

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